$36.99 = Best Camper Toilet Ever (You will LOVE IT!)

This hybrid DIY composting toilet with urine diverter costs under $130 total and solves every major pain point of traditional RV toilets—no holes in the van, no 40lb poopy water tanks, no $200 pump replacements. After 6 months + 3-week Colorado road trip with family, it’s genuinely transformed van bathroom life. Watch the full build: Van Shower Update & Toilet Intro—complete parts list in video description.

The $36.99 Base Toilet (Works Out-of-Box)

Core unit: Ultra-sturdy plastic toilet (~$36) with:

Comfortable full-size bowl + handle
Adjustable TP holder (left/right)
Kids/adults tested: “Strong like bull”

No assembly needed—drop in disposable bags for instant use. Complete parts list + Amazon/Aliexpress links in video.

Urine Diverter + Odor-Blocking Upgrade (~$50 Total)

Separator kit adds:

Screen diverter (factory hygienic)
Blue check valve blocks odors/liquids backflow
Wide-base jug (spill-proof vs milk jugs) + Odor Nuke tablets (covers smells instantly)

Pro tip: Rain-X interior prevents sticking/binding. Full shopping list in video.

Solids: Pine Shavings + Poo Gel (~$7)

2-gallon Lowe’s bucket (trimmed lip with oscillating tool):

Line with biodegradable bag
Add poo powder/gel (solidifies instantly)
Sprinkle $6.99 Tractor Supply pine shavings (20-30 uses/bag)

6-month results: One $6 bag lasted multiple trips—emptied ~10-15 uses/bucket. No odors with fan running.

Genius 100lb Magnetic Mount

Two 100lb magnets glue to bucket bottom → snaps to floor washers. Aluminum tray (not wood) holds jug secure:

No movement on 3-week Colorado roads
Lift straight up to remove (side-pull resistant)
Friction screw on handle prevents sliding

Total weight: Under 5lbs empty vs 40lb chemical tanks.

6 Reasons This Beats $500-$1500 Toilets

No side hole = preserved van structure (mistakes = $$$ repairs)
Odors separated = vinegar destroys seals; chemicals expensive
No dump station hunts—pee in public restroom, solids in trash
No $200 rusting pumps every 2 showers (piston pumps = 3x price)
No base plate jerry-rigging—magnets = instant/removable
Lightweight—carry grocery bags vs 50lb waste tanks

Family verdict (3-week Colorado trip):

Zean: “Comfortable, strong… pee/poop separate = not yucky”
Dad: “Easiest maintenance ever—no gunk”

Why Competitors Fail (Side-by-Side)

Cassette – $800+Side hole disaster, heavy tanks, dump station lines

AirHead/Nature’s Head – $1000+Fan 24/7, wind-blown odors, expensive media

Thetford – $600+Pump rusts ($100/2 weeks), seal maintenance hell

Generic Walmart – $100 No base plate, glue fails, bungees ugly

Diaper Genie – $1500 $2-3/flush cartridges, plastic waste

This $130 hybrid: Bag → trash. Jug → restroom. Done.

Real-World Workflow (6 Months Tested)

#2: Poo powder → shavings → lid → fan low. 10-15 uses/bucket.
#1: Odor Nuke tablet → restroom dump (~7-8 uses/jug).
Clean: Weekly wipe-down (2 minutes). Dry overnight.

Colorado 3-weeks: Zero odors, one $6 shavings bag, no complaints. Summer/winter: 1-2 tablets/jug.