Composting Toilet
A waterless toilet system that separates liquids from solids and uses aerobic decomposition to break down waste. Composting toilets have become extremely popular in truck campers because they eliminate the need for a black water holding tank, use no water, produce no sewer odors (when functioning properly), and can go weeks between emptying. The main brands used in truck campers are Nature's Head and Airhead. They require 12V power for a small vent fan.
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A flush toilet with a small, removable waste holding tank (cassette) that slides out from an exterior access door for dumping.
Camping without any hookups — no shore power, no water, no sewer connections.
The DC electrical system that powers most of a truck camper's essentials: lights, water pump, furnace fan, vent fans, USB charging, and the refrigerator (if 12V-capable).