CAMPER VANS WITH TOILETS
Find your van with a built-in toilet
Dry flush, cassette, and separating toilets, built into custom Sprinter and Transit camper vans.
Find your van with a built-in toilet
Dry flush, cassette, and separating toilets, built into custom Sprinter and Transit camper vans.
Every model, your choice of toilet
Every Vansmith is built to order, so the toilet is yours to choose. Our Bivy, Duo, and Family builds are all toilet-ready, and several ship with a toilet already installed. Pick a Laveo or Modiwell dry flush, a Dometic cassette, or a Joolca separating toilet, none of them tied to a sewer connection. Choose a model above, then choose the toilet that fits how you travel below.
Camper van toilet options at a glance
Every Vansmith bathroom is built around a real toilet you choose during the design phase. Here is how the options compare.
| Toilet | How it works | Emptying & upkeep | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laveo dry flush | Seals each use inside a liquid-proof film cartridge. No water, no plumbing, no odor. | Swap the cartridge. No dumping required. | Boondockers who want zero hookups. Our most-installed toilet. |
| Modiwell dry flush | Same hands-off dry-flush concept with an alternate cartridge system. | Swap the cartridge. No dumping required. | Dry-flush fans who want a second supply option. |
| Dometic cassette | Flushes into a removable holding tank you slide out from an access hatch. | Empty at a dump station, typically every 3 to 7 days. | Travelers who want lower running cost and do not mind a quick dump. |
| Joolca separating | Separates liquids from solids for compact, low-odor storage. | Empty liquids often, solids far less often. | Long-term, fully off-grid living. |
A real toilet, built for off-grid travel
Most of our builds ship with the Laveo dry flush toilet, which seals every use with no water and no plumbing. Prefer something else? Choose a Modiwell dry flush, a Dometic cassette, or a Joolca separating toilet during the design phase. Most need no hookups at all, and all are designed for life off the grid, so your van stays ready to park almost anywhere. See how the options compare in the table above.
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Camper vans with toilets, built for true independence
At The Vansmith, a toilet is not an afterthought. It is what lets you stay out longer, park farther from the crowds, and travel on your own terms, never planning your day around the nearest gas station restroom. We build real, private toilets into custom Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit vans.
Based in Boulder, Colorado, we have been hand-building custom van conversions since 2016. As skiers, bikers, hikers, and climbers ourselves, we know a clean, private toilet is what turns a weekend trip into full-time freedom.
Choosing your camper van toilet
The right toilet comes down to how far off grid you go and how hands-off you want upkeep to be:
- Laveo dry flush: seals each use in a liquid-proof cartridge. No water, no plumbing, no odor, and no dump station. Our most popular choice.
- Modiwell dry flush: the same water-free, hands-off experience with an alternate cartridge supply.
- Dometic cassette: a flush toilet with a removable tank you slide out and empty at a dump station every few days. Lowest running cost.
- Joolca separating: keeps liquids and solids apart for compact, low-odor storage on long, fully off-grid trips.
None of these connect to a sewer line, so your van stays self-sufficient wherever you park. We help you match the toilet to your travel style during the design phase.
No hookups, no dump-station headaches
No sewer connection: none of our toilets plumb into a black tank or sewer line. A dry-flush toilet seals each use in a cartridge you drop in the trash, so there is nothing to dump at all.
Simple upkeep: swap a sealed cartridge on a dry flush, empty a cassette tank at any RV dump station every few days, or service a separating toilet less often on long trips. You choose the trade-off that fits your travel style.
Built to last: every toilet is installed and secured for life on the road, with proper ventilation and a custom toilet bench or compartment designed to fit your layout.
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Frequently asked questions
Do camper vans have toilets?
Yes. A camper van can have a real, built-in toilet. At Vansmith we install toilets in custom Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit vans every day. Some builds ship with a toilet already installed, and the rest are toilet-ready so you can add one. Because every van is built to order, you choose the toilet that fits how you travel.
What kind of toilet goes in a camper van?
We install the Laveo dry flush (our most popular), the Modiwell dry flush, the Dometic cassette, and the Joolca separating toilet. Dry-flush models seal each use with no water and no plumbing. A cassette is a flush toilet with a removable tank, and a separating toilet keeps liquids and solids apart for long off-grid trips.
Do camper van toilets need hookups?
Most do not. A dry-flush toilet like the Laveo needs no water, no plumbing, and no sewer connection, you just swap a sealed cartridge. A cassette toilet has a removable tank you empty at a dump station. None of our toilets connect to a sewer line, so your van stays self-sufficient off the grid.
How does a dry flush toilet work?
Each use is sealed inside a liquid-proof film cartridge at the press of a button, locking in waste and odor with no water or chemicals. When the cartridge is full you swap it out and drop the sealed bag in the trash. It is the simplest, most hands-off toilet for life off the grid.
How often do you have to empty a camper van toilet?
It depends on the type. A Laveo dry flush is emptied by swapping its sealed cartridge whenever it fills, with no dumping. A cassette toilet typically needs emptying at a dump station every three to seven days for two people. A separating toilet stretches even longer between empties.
Where does the waste go?
With a dry-flush toilet, each use is sealed in a cartridge that you drop in a normal trash bin, no dump station needed. A cassette tank is emptied at any RV dump station or approved facility. A separating toilet stores liquids and solids separately for low-odor disposal. There is no black tank or sewer hookup involved.
Which toilet is best for full-time off-grid travel?
For long stretches off the grid, a dry-flush or separating toilet is usually best because neither needs a dump station and both control odor well. A cassette is a great middle ground if you do not mind a quick dump every few days and want the lowest running cost. We help you choose during the design phase.
Do any Vansmith vans come with a toilet included?
Yes. Our Bivy Plus and Bivy Deluxe builds (standard and XL) ship with a toilet installed. Every other Bivy, Duo, and Family build is toilet-ready, so a toilet can be added as part of your build. Use the Toilet filter above to see which vans include one.
How much does it cost to add a toilet to a camper van?
It depends on the toilet. A dry-flush toilet is an affordable, no-plumbing add-on, while a cassette or separating setup costs a bit more. We walk you through every option and price during the design phase so there are no surprises.
Is a toilet worth it in a camper van?
For most travelers, yes. An onboard toilet means you are never tied to finding a public restroom, which is a game-changer for boondocking and early mornings. If you mostly stay where facilities are available, a compact dry-flush toilet still adds peace of mind without taking much space.
