“Dry loo means fewer moving parts—less to break, right?”
That’s the theory, but I’ve seen a few composting setups get pretty gnarly if folks skip regular cleaning or don’t use the right liners. Bag swaps can be a pain, especially in hot weather... ever had one split on you? Not fun. Still, I hear you on the black tank sensors—those things are basically wishful thinking after a year or two. Guess it’s all about picking your battles.
Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. Dry loos definitely cut down on the “mystery plumbing” factor, but they’re not totally hands-off either. I’ve had my share of bag disasters—nothing like a split liner in July to make you question your life choices. If you keep up with the cleaning and don’t cheap out on the bags, though, it gets manageable.
Honestly, those black tank sensors are a joke after a while. I used to swear by them until I realized guessing was just as accurate. With the dry loo, at least you can see what’s going on and fix things before they get gross. It’s not perfect, but you’re right—it’s about deciding which headaches you’d rather have.
Stick with it. Once the routine settles in, it’s way less stressful than dealing with clogs and mystery leaks every season... at least in my experience.
Honestly, those black tank sensors are a joke after a while. I used to swear by them until I realized guessing was just as accurate.
Totally agree on the sensor thing—they’re basically a random number generator after one season. I tried cleaning mine with every “miracle” solution out there and still ended up playing the guessing game. Dry loo’s gross sometimes, but at least you know what you’re dealing with. I’d take bag mishaps over surprise leaks under the floor any day... though ask me again after a week of 90-degree heat.
I hear you on the sensors—after a couple years of RV maintenance, I’ve seen more “full” readings on empty tanks than I care to admit. One time, I even tried the ice cube trick (supposedly scrubs the sensors as you drive). All it did was make a racket and confuse my dog. Dry loos aren’t perfect, but at least you don’t need a degree in plumbing to figure out what’s going on. That said, those hot days... yeah, not my favorite either.
One time, I even tried the ice cube trick (supposedly scrubs the sensors as you drive). All it did was make a racket and confuse my dog.
- Been there, done that. The ice cube “hack” is more urban legend than solution—mostly just turns your tank into a maraca.
- Sensors are notorious for false readings. I’ve seen folks replace them and still get “full” on an empty tank.
- Dry loos definitely simplify things, but yeah, on those 90-degree days... let’s just say you find out real quick if your venting is up to snuff.
- Only upside: no more mystery clogs or wrestling with hose connections in the rain. That’s a win in my book.