All About CompoCloset | Portable Composting Toilets
CompoCloset started with a simple idea: to create a portable composting toilet that's good for both people and the planet. Founded by outdoor enthusiasts who wanted to make a positive impact on the environment, the company set out to design a solution that combines convenience with sustainability.
CompoCloset was founded by Richard Peter, after realizing that composting toilets were the sh*t but that current models left him unsatisfied.
Deciding to do something about it, he created Cuddy to help bring composting toilets to more people.
CompoCloset’s Goals:
• To make the best portable composting toilets
• To provide excellent customer service
• To educate
• To build community within the vanlife and tinyspace sectors
So why composting toilets?
Richard had never heard of composting toilets before he put one in his van. He quickly saw the practical benefits over a chemical toilet. Portable chemical toilets need to be emptied every few days and literally flush drinking water down the toilet. Drinking water is too valuable just to be wasted and it is especially scarce in a camper van.
He also learned of other environmental benefits as well - not using chemicals and not needing to treat the wastewater.
Chemical toilets need to be emptied every few days. They literally flush precious drinking water down the toilet. They frequently use chemicals that are bad for the environment, and the wastewater needs then to be “treated” continuing the unnecessary use of energy.
Cuddy™ is 16.3 high by 15.1 inches wide by 16.8 inches deep—and if you believe in the power of the metric system (which we do 😎), it’s 414 x 384 x 427 mm.
It’s about the same size as standard portable chemical toilets so you can easily change it out if you have one.
It’s also at a comfortable height for most people. Your toilet at home is probably between 15-17 inches tall.Answer richtext
External venting is unnecessary for the Cuddy since there's an integrated carbon filter to reduce odors. If you still prefer to vent externally, you can—check out our video on how to vent Cuddy externally for more help with that.
Cuddy is assembled in the USA using both U.S. and imported parts.
The liquids bottle is 1.7 gallons / 6.5 liters.
The removable solids bin is 3.9 gal / 14.7 liters.
You’ve heard the phrase “Leave no trace,” right? That’s part of the reason. Listen… seriously, if you prefer a hole or a bucket, we want you to use a hole or a bucket. We encourage DIY for those who have the gumption and skills. Cuddy is for those who want an alternative to holes, buckets, standard RV toilets, and more cumbersome composting toilets.
It depends on how often the Cuddy is used and how many people use it.
The simple answer is when either bin is full, it should be emptied.
For two people, this can be 2-3 days for the liquids bin and 2-3 weeks for the solids bin.
The solids bin is usually 20-25 uses.
Turning the contents of the solids bin with the agitator boosts the composting process.
Mixing the solids bin helps waste break down quicker, exposing it to oxygen and mixing around the aerobic bacteria and carbon-rich material.
Because of the Cuddy's agitator, adding a liner bag isn't possible.
If you'd prefer to use bags you can order a Cuddy Lite composting toilet
or if you'd like the best of both worlds - sometime agitating sometimes not you can order a spare bin without an agitator.
Smart LED (pee level signal) - 9v battery (not included)
Internal fan - 12v hard-wired
The fan connector is a standard 5.5 x 2.1mm male DC power cord.
This will be attached to a 4ft length of cable that can be wired into your van's power supply with a 1A fuse.
Watch this video on: Wiring Cuddy into your van, RV, etc.
Watch this video for other power cable option.
For example you it is also possible to get a cigarette lighter connector, or wall plug as well.
Power: 12v hardwired
Amperage: 1-1.5w
Cuddy's fan runs all the time, unless you unplug it. Depending on your situation you will not need to run the fan constantly.
The fan connection is at the rear, in the center, under the rear handle to avoid direct water contact.
The connector is a standard 5.5 x 2.1 mm male DC power cord.
As standard this will be attached to a 4ft cable that can be wired into your van's power supply with a 1A fuse.
Cuddy is made from polypropylene, ABS plastic, stainless steel, and anodized aluminum. The liquids bottle is made from ABS plastic. All other plastic parts are polypropylene.
The agitator is made from lightweight aluminum finished by anodizing to prevent discoloring and corrosion. The agitator handle is marine-grade stainless steel and lightweight aluminum finished by anodizing to prevent discoloring and corrosion.
Another interesting FAQ. One of Cuddy's unique features is its internal carbon filter for additional odor control.
The filter is a reusable polypropylene design for less plastic waste and more money saved, filled with the same carbon pellets found at any pet store or online store like Amazon.
The pellets should be changed every 6 months to a year, depending on how often you use your Cuddy.
The main difference between the Cuddy and the Cuddy Lite is the lack of an agitator system for the solids bin in the Cuddy Lite. The Cuddy has a handle on the front that is pulled out and turned to turn the prongs in the Cuddy solids bin to stir things up. The Cuddy Lite has an open solids bin.
From an aesthetic point of view, they are both just as beautiful as the other and at first glance may seem exactly the same. The seat and lid and drop zone and urine bottle and sensor and fan and all of that are the same, as are the physical proportions.
