Toilets and urinals

This section includes everything you need for your camper’s toilet: portable toilets such as Porta Potties, cassette-style fixed toilets, chemical toilets for a flush-and-drain tank, flushable toilet paper, and accessories such as toilet brushes and organizers. To choose, start with the type of installation planned for the vehicle and the available waste disposal system. Leggi la guida

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Thetford Di-Tec Fiamma Trelino Cinderella Dometic Brunner Cbe Votronic THULE Keepcamp

How to choose the right toilet and chemicals for your camper

The choice depends mainly on three factors: the type of toilet already installed or to be installed, the compatibility between the chemicals and the waste disposal system, and usage habits during trips.

Portable toilet or cassette toilet

The portable toilet is the simplest and most flexible solution: it does not require a fixed plumbing system and can be used wherever needed. The most sought-after models belong to the Thetford Porta Potti family (335, 345, 365 and Qube 145 series) and the Fiamma Bi-Pot (in 30, 34 and 39-litre sizes), which stand out for the capacity of the lower tank. The cassette toilet, such as the Dometic CTS/CTW 4110 models or the Thetford models with removable cassette, integrates into the camper's interior and requires connection to the water system; it offers greater comfort but a more demanding installation.

Incinerating toilet: when you need it

For those who do not have a water connection or want to completely eliminate the use of chemicals, the Cinderella Travel is an incinerating toilet that requires neither water nor a collection tank. It uses dedicated toilet paper sheets and reduces organic waste to ash. It is a niche solution, suitable for prolonged off-grid use.

Chemicals: liquids, concentrates and tablets

Camper toilet chemicals are divided into products for the lower tank (which reduce odors and speed up the breakdown of waste) and for the upper flush tank. Thetford Aqua Kem Blue is the classic reference for the waste tank; the Green concentrate version and the Aqua Kem Bio PowerPods tablets are lower-environmental-impact alternatives. Aqua Rinse, on the other hand, is the product for the clean water tank. Always check the compatibility between the chosen chemical and the type of disposal available at campsites.

Flushable toilet paper

In cassette toilets, it is essential to use flushable toilet paper, which does not clog the tanks. The most sought-after are Thetford Aqua Soft and Fiamma Soft: they dissolve quickly when in contact with chemicals and do not damage the valves.

Spare parts and accessories

For fixed toilets, the most frequently replaced components are the seat and lid, the waste tank replacement kit and the macerator (present on models that include one, such as some versions of the C200 cassette). Before ordering a spare part, note down the exact model of the installed toilet: the kits are not universal. Among the accessories, free-standing ABS toilet brushes and toiletry organizers complete the bathroom setup.

Domande frequenti

Qual è la differenza tra Aqua Kem Blue e Aqua Kem Green?

Aqua Kem Blue è il chimico tradizionale per serbatoio di scarico, a base di formaldeide o biocidi sintetici. Aqua Kem Green è la variante a formula biologica, più rispettosa degli impianti di smaltimento che vietano i chimici aggressivi; alcune aree di sosta ne richiedono obbligatoriamente l'uso.

Come si misura la capienza giusta per un WC portatile?

La capienza del serbatoio inferiore si esprime in litri e indica quanti utilizzi si possono fare prima dello svuotamento. Per soggiorni brevi o uso saltuario bastano i modelli più compatti; per viaggi lunghi o più persone a bordo è preferibile un serbatoio superiore ai 15-20 litri. Valuta anche il peso da trasportare al momento dello svuotamento.

La carta igienica normale può essere usata nei WC camper?

No: la carta igienica comune non si dissolve nei chimici e può ostruire valvole e tubi del serbatoio. Nei WC a cassetta va usata esclusivamente carta igienica solubile certificata per uso camper, come le linee Thetford Aqua Soft o Fiamma Soft.

Come trovo il ricambio corretto per il mio WC a cassetta?

Ogni produttore identifica i ricambi per numero di modello del WC: cercalo sull'etichetta o nel libretto del veicolo. Seduta, serbatoio e maceratore non sono intercambiabili tra serie diverse, anche dello stesso marchio, quindi è fondamentale partire dal modello esatto prima di ordinare.

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