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I Finally Bought A Boxio Composting ToiletPublished: August 12, 2023 I always wanted a composting toilet in the van but didn't want to pay the composting toilet prices. In the US, composting toilets cost nearly $1,000. You might find something cheaper, but you'll still pay a wad. 
Why did I want a composting toilet? Well, the answer is simple. I don't want to deal with black water. Nor do I like finagling with female urinals when I have to pee. There's always the fear of knocking it over and, even worse, getting up at night in a bladder-filled half-asleep stupor to hit the right target to relieve the bladder. I'm a mature woman and have grown accustomed to using toilets, not coffee cans, female urinals, or any other rigged receptacle. Building a Composting ToiletI tried creating a composting toilet using a bucket and a liquid diverter I bought on Etsy. While the instructions were clear, it took some cutting and adjusting, and I just couldn't get it right. Sadly, I had to revert to using my hassock potty for everything. If you know anything about non-traditional toilets, the last thing you want to do is combine liquids and solids. Solids, although they are not aromatic, once buried under a cover material, it's not so bad. But, if you add urine to the solids, boy oh boy, you're in for unpleasant scents. That's why composting is so good. It keeps the liquids from the solids. Enter the Boxio Composting ToiletNot only is the Boxio composting toilet the answer, but it's much cheaper than composting toilets found here in the US. The toilet itself costs $229 (as of this writing). However, I also bought the Boxio kit, which increased the price to just under $300 ($289). The kit includes: 
When stacked, the toilet is raised to a more comfortable position.  The outside of the toilet looks like a black plastic milk crate with a lid (Did I mention that it's made from recycled materials?). Inside has the diverter and necessary receptacles for liquid and solid deposits.  The urine receptacle holds 1.3 gallons and has two caps and a rubber plug. In addition to the two caps and plug, there's a red plug that goes into the diverter. It helps to keep smells at bay when using the open cap on the jug. The solids receptacle holds 1.5 gallons and has a lid.  Because it's a van toilet, I wouldn't expect it to hold much more waste than that. Who wants to travel with more than 2.8 gallons of human waste? Yes, I'm accustomed to a flushing toilet, but I am willing to make the switch to composting. It's more hands-on but is worth it. After all, before my kids were potty trained, I had to change diapers and empty the diaper pail frequently. This Boxio composting toilet is no worse than that. Actually, even better, I don't have to change any diapers. Old Hassock ToiletI've kept the hassock toilet in the van because I use it as a seat or a step stool for the grandkids to get on the bed. And, if necessary, Now that I have more than enough toilets… it's time for me to hit the road! Update 9/2/23: I liked the composting toilet so much that I bought the Boxio sink to go with it! About the Author: Felicia likes to traipse around and write about her traipsings. Last Modified: 2 September 2023 |
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I use it as the outdoor bathroom when camping, while the Boxio is the indoor bathroom (or visa versa). In my opinion, you can never have too many bathrooms.
In her mind, she lives in an RV and gets to travel to beautiful places far and near. However, in reality, she traipses around in her mobile cabin, Faith, a 2005 Chevy Express Conversion van. With Faith, she’s slowly (and I mean slowly) transitioning her mind to leave the ‘safe world’ of bricks and sticks in favor of the unpredictable world of van travel.