A portable, hygienic camping toilet makes RV trips much better. But buying one means more than just the initial price. You'll have hidden costs and ongoing expenses. Know these upfront and budget for them. This ensures a truly worry-free camping experience.
Consumable Costs: Ongoing Small Expenses
A camping toilet is not a one-time investment. Its daily use requires a variety of consumables. These may seem insignificant, but they will become your main expenses in long-term use.
Special waste bags/liner refill bags:
- Applicable types: Mainly for portable bucket or bag camping toilets.
- Consideration: These toilets usually require the use of special waste bags that are leak-proof and sometimes come with gel. They are necessary recurring purchases. Choosing inferior alternatives may cause leaks and odors, which is not worth the cost.
Coagulant/deodorant:
- Applicable types: Almost all types of camping toilets, especially toilet boxes and bag toilets.
- Consider: These products solidify liquid waste, break down solids, and control odors. They're vital for toilet hygiene and a good user experience. Don't forget, they're an ongoing, essential cost.
Instant toilet paper:
- Applicable types: Especially suitable for camping toilets with flushing functions and built-in collection boxes (such as RV toilets, cassette toilets, etc.).
- Consider: This toilet paper dissolves fast in water. It prevents clogs in the collection box and pipes. Regular toilet paper is cheaper, but this "instant" kind costs more. However, it saves you from maintenance headaches.
Modiwell Portable Toilet Consumables Cost: Reasonable and Environmentally Friendly
We are well aware that consumables are ongoing expenses, so we are committed to keeping them within a reasonable range. The cost of consumables for each use of the toilet is approximately between US$0.5 and US$1.2. The polymer coagulant included in our standard configuration is not only highly effective in deodorizing, but also very environmentally friendly. It can effectively solidify and seal liquid and solid waste to ensure that no odor overflows.
Disposal Costs: More Than Just "Dumping"
Waste disposal is an inevitable part of using a camping toilet, and its cost is often overlooked.
Waste dump station fees:
- Applicable types: Camping toilets with a collection box.
- Considerations: Many RV campsites offer free waste dumping. However, some private campsites or public dump stations charge a small fee. When planning your trip, remember to factor in the time and potential cost of finding and reaching a dump station
Waste disposal and transportation:
- Applicable types: Portable camping toilets using waste bags.
- Considerations: Sealed waste bags still need to be properly disposed of. In some remote areas or specific waste disposal points, there may be additional regulations or inconveniences for handling this type of special waste. You may also need to prepare additional sturdy garbage bags to ensure hygiene and safety during transportation.
Modiwell Portable Toilet Cleaning and Disposal: As Easy as Handling Baby Diapers
The sealed trash bag of the Modiwell portable toilet is as simple to use as a baby diaper. This simple design makes outdoor cleaning a breeze. You can keep your items clean and sanitary without having to worry about garbage disposal.
Maintenance and Accessories Costs: Investment to Extend Life
Like any camping equipment, camping toilets also require proper cleaning and maintenance, and may even need to replace accessories.
Cleaning and maintenance supplies: Regularly cleaning the toilet is key to maintaining hygiene. You need to prepare special cleaning agents to ensure that they will not damage the toilet material and consider their environmental friendliness.
Spare parts and repairs: Over time, your toilet's seals, pumps, or other parts might wear out or break. These may need replacing. While not common, budget for these potential repair costs. This ensures your camping toilet keeps working for you.
Auxiliary Facility Costs: Investment in Comfort
In order to use the camping toilet more comfortably, some auxiliary facilities are also common additional investments.
Privacy tent/shower tent: If your camping toilet is used outside the RV, a separate privacy tent can provide great convenience and privacy. This is usually purchased separately and will increase the overall budget.
Water resources (for flush toilets): If your camping toilet flushes, you'll need extra clean water. This uses more of your RV or campsite water supply. It's especially true where water is limited.
Summary: Plan Wisely and Enjoy the Outdoors
Buying a camping toilet isn't a one-time thing. Knowing these hidden and ongoing costs helps RV and camping fans. They can then plan budgets better and avoid surprises. This lets them truly enjoy their portable camping toilet. Good preparation makes every outdoor adventure easier and more fun.
Want to learn more about camping toilets? Check out our camping guide for more tips and information!
