5 Reasons Why Composting Toilets are the Best.
- No Water Required: Composting toilets are dry toilets meaning they don't need water to operate.
- Environmentally Friendly: They don't use nasty chemicals, and did we mention they save water.
- Portability: Composting toilets like Cuddy are compact and lightweight, making them suitable for small living spaces like vans and caravans.
- Odor Control: Composting toilets do not smell. They manage odor through the natural composting process, ensuring a pleasant living environment.
- Low Maintenance: With simple maintenance requirements, composting toilets are easy to manage in mobile living situations.
Meet Cuddy the best portable toilet for your lifestyle.
Easy to use, small, smell-free composting toilet, that fits wherever you need it, for whenever you need to Go.
For eco-friendly adventures with vans, RVs, campers, cabins or boats.
Listen to why they Love Cuddy
Engineers Who Vanlife
We love that it is simple, space efficient, and can be removed from the van easily.
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How-To Install
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Step-by-Step Guide
On installing the Cuddy Composting Toilet or Cuddy Lite in your van!
This guide is taken from Tim and Katie's installation video on their YouTube channel, Tim and Katie. Their innovative design demonstrates how to build a retractable toilet drawer into a wetbath/shower.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are several toilet options suitable for vanlife, including portable camping toilets, composting toilets, cassette toilets, and DIY bucket toilets.
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Waste management in a van or campervan depends on the type of toilet.
Composting toilets require periodic emptying of solid waste and management of liquid waste.
Cassette toilets need the waste tank to be emptied at designated facilities.
DIY bucket toilets require manual disposal of waste.
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A composting toilet separates solid waste from liquids. The urine is separated with a urine diverter built into the seat of the toilet.
The separation of 1s & 2s means no sewage is formed. This stops bad smells before they start.
Many van lifers opt for composting toilets because they are eco-friendly and don't require water or plumbing.
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Yes, composting toilets are suitable for vans & campervans as they are odorless and environmentally friendly. They require minimal maintenance and are ideal for off-grid living
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Properly maintained composting toilets should not smell.
The composting process relies on aerobic bacteria that break down waste without producing foul smells.
Additionally, regular ventilation and proper use of absorbent materials help to minimize odors.
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Composting toilets are beneficial for vanlife because they are environmentally friendly, conserve water, and are self-contained, eliminating the need for plumbing or sewage hookups.
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Composting toilets are legal in many areas, but regulations may vary depending on location. Check local regulations or consult with relevant authorities to ensure compliance.
Composting Toilet Resources
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