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Van Toilet and Shower Options Compared

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Small vans rarely fit residential bathrooms. Pick a toilet strategy that matches how often you stay in cities vs boondocking.

Options compared

  • Portable cassette toilet: cheap, empty at dump stations, stores in garage
  • Composting toilet: no black tank, needs vent fan, learning curve
  • Fixed black tank: rare in DIY small vans due to space and plumbing complexity

Showers

Outdoor shower bags, rear-door shower tents, or indoor wet bath in large builds. Most weekend vans skip indoor showers and use campground facilities.

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