Tearing Down My Van Bathroom for a Composting Toilet: The Ultimate Upgrade

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  • @shelleywalker6225
    @shelleywalker6225 2 роки тому +23

    Kathy is amazing!! It's great to see a video of a woman taking charge and helping to fix a problem. Thanks for sharing.

  • @suesanchez5831
    @suesanchez5831 2 роки тому +3

    It's not called breaking things. It's called DEMOLITION!!!👍💪😁. Kathy know her stuff. Awesome job you two!

  • @marcelloramos362
    @marcelloramos362 2 роки тому +24

    I give you props on the installation. I wouldn't even try to attempt it. Great job Amber. I am glad you had Kathy to help.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +5

      Marcello Ramos 😊 I was nervous about it myself just because I wasn't sure what I'd find so having Kathy there with all of her knowledge gave me the courage to do it!

    • @roguegypsy7827
      @roguegypsy7827 2 роки тому +2

      That Cathy gal is bad ass 👍🏽

  • @christinecarvalho436
    @christinecarvalho436 2 роки тому +1

    Amber iI’m 56 years old and love to do projects but for some reason I have thought once I get older I would be limited, but Kathy showed me there is no time limit on what you can do yourself. Thanks for having Kathy on there.

  • @Teresa.McDermott
    @Teresa.McDermott 2 роки тому +9

    Everyone needs a friend like Kathy! What a blessing having her to help you!

  • @dani_mack
    @dani_mack 2 роки тому +16

    OMG, the breaking of the toilet was so great! Cathy has mad skills! 😄 It's looking so good!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +2

      Lol. Yeah she had fun with that.

  • @lazyassian
    @lazyassian 2 роки тому +14

    Wow what a blessing Kathy is to your life. We would all love to have a friend that wants to take the lead on a construction project!

  • @Twelvestonestacking
    @Twelvestonestacking 2 роки тому +1

    Go Kathy, Go! Goodonyas!

  • @marylinsadventures1677
    @marylinsadventures1677 2 роки тому +4

    I had so much fun watching this video. It fills my heart to see women doing it all.

  • @bevn362
    @bevn362 2 роки тому +5

    Kathy did excellent craftsmanship 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. And Wow! She saved you a lot of money not having to hire an RV repair person. Dumpster dive=Funny🤣 Women helping women-great team work.

  • @33Jenesis
    @33Jenesis 2 роки тому +4

    Kathy is a true friend indeed! I would have to think twice if I had to change someone else’s toilet ;)

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap3047 2 роки тому +5

    Check out Jonnie’s Journey. Her composting toilet had microorganisms crawling all over it. She didn’t realize it until she was filming & zoomed in. Her reaction was real & hilarious. Not sure what caused them but worth checking out to prevent them. Great job Cathy! Great job supervising Amber! 😊

  • @rvboondocker2559
    @rvboondocker2559 2 роки тому +1

    Just remember the next time you cycle through depression, and feel like everything is hopeless… You have amazing friends, and I can’t tell you how lucky you are!😊🤗

  • @debmann5168
    @debmann5168 2 роки тому +4

    Wow, what a great friend and I love that "women helping women". I also love the oh-so-simple quote " We can do hard things!". I have that in my sewing room :). So happy for you.

  • @karjurassic8364
    @karjurassic8364 2 роки тому +3

    I LOVE this! Girl power to the “nth” degree. Kathy is a treasure and an awesome friend to help you with such a task. I bet you learned a lot from this. I’m a little jealous of her skills and power tools!
    Great job, ladies! 👏👏👏👏👏
    ✌🏻💕

  • @annieoakley5075
    @annieoakley5075 2 роки тому +2

    Atta girl Kathy 💪🏼and to Amber too for asking for help when she needed it.

  • @OutdoorsybyNature
    @OutdoorsybyNature 2 роки тому +5

    Kathy is a boss! I love women who can get the job done. Glad that she was available and willing to help you, Amber!

  • @Pam-R290
    @Pam-R290 2 роки тому +6

    Wow! Kathy is freaking amazing. She has mad skills.

  • @carolyncoulter4116
    @carolyncoulter4116 2 роки тому +1

    Wow Kathy is good. How great, women helping women. Taking charge and no one being mean or hateful.

  • @LovingAtlanta
    @LovingAtlanta 2 роки тому +2

    👍🙏🤩💝OMG all I can say is KATHY IS AWESOME & AMAZING! She is magic! Bless her all of her days!🙏💝
    👍NOTE TO SELF: Don’t throw anything away until the job is complete…relax, enjoy the finished project….AND wait a few more days before throwing stuff away…lastly relax and enjoy the finished project. 🤩🙏💝

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      LovingAtlanta LOL .... yeah clearly should have followed that advice. haha

    • @LovingAtlanta
      @LovingAtlanta 2 роки тому +1

      @@storychasing -👍💝I appreciate your videos. Wishing you safe travels out there. 🙏💝

  • @charlagarth926
    @charlagarth926 2 роки тому +3

    And….does Kathy have a business card?…..😂😂
    What a gem!!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      She’s in retirement but she used to this all for a living.

  • @shawneeb3771
    @shawneeb3771 2 роки тому +7

    What an amazing friend and she is really good at construction, you both did a great job.

  • @skyluv420
    @skyluv420 2 роки тому +1

    And I thought KLsthy was a bad ass from her RV video She's a QUEEN!

  • @cynthiapatrick2723
    @cynthiapatrick2723 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, Amber you were so blessed to have Cathy to have great skills to help you. Looking forward to seeing your next video. You are an amazing young lady. May God bless you.

  • @bypinkerton892
    @bypinkerton892 2 роки тому +1

    Wow.... Kathy is the Greatest help you could ever have..... So glad you got rid of that Troublesome Cassette Toilet.... You did a good job of keeping it clean so it didn't look so gross.... Great Job....

  • @sadielaurentiwhitley3762
    @sadielaurentiwhitley3762 2 роки тому +4

    Such a fun vlog to see women figuring out how to improve a bathroom. Great teamwork. Your friend, Kathy, is such a great helper. True friends look out for each other and help each other. Congratulations.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      1000% agree. She’s pretty incredible and such a great friend.

  • @5252Link
    @5252Link 11 місяців тому

    You are handy, so relocate the red light switch. Tape the wires to the wall so they don’t get in the way. Also, you can cut off the handle on the right and put a little handle off to the side. Good job! I think I am going to get one.
    Lenny

  • @LetsPlayBojangles
    @LetsPlayBojangles 2 роки тому +1

    She does better work than most contractors!

    • @kathyyaeger1874
      @kathyyaeger1874 2 роки тому +1

      Lol. Ken is my son. I did not pay him to say this.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      I would agree Ken. Haha. Plus she’s an amazing woman and friend. I just love her.

  • @pattyk8594
    @pattyk8594 2 роки тому +3

    You friend Kathy is a true friend and I'm amazed at how talented she is with her tools. I wish I could do that! :o)

  • @roadtriplover.
    @roadtriplover. 2 роки тому +3

    I also LOVE projects like that. I totally agree with Cathy. And it goes without saying that projects like this are much more fun when done with a friend. So far, it really looks awesome!! I can’t wait to hear more about what you think of the new toilet, as I have a travel trailer that has a small black tank and I’m seriously thinking about subbing out the existing toilet for the same one you’ve installed.

  • @Doglover1709
    @Doglover1709 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! I’m impressed!

  • @kengroves49
    @kengroves49 2 роки тому +1

    So nice of your friend for helping out

  • @GrandmaBugsPlace
    @GrandmaBugsPlace 2 роки тому +1

    Pretend this is a loud applause ....yaaaaaaay! Great job and wonderful to have a helper. That lady does have skills! Happy for you. In time I plan to remove the toilet in my Roadtrek and put in a composting potty. Gone black tank.... I can manage the Grey water tank with no problem.

  • @carylfontaine3640
    @carylfontaine3640 2 роки тому +2

    INCREDIBLE girls!!!!!!!! The floor is gorgeous ♡ We ladies need to learn this stuff..I have in my 14 yrs of being single and it's so satisfying..go girls!! ♡♡

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      Caryl Fontaine 😊 I agree. I was super glad to learn more about wiring up DC power!!!!

  • @justmechai8667
    @justmechai8667 2 роки тому +1

    Wow Kathy is a superwoman 🤩

  • @KatieL
    @KatieL 2 роки тому

    WooHoo! Everyone needs a demo friends like Kathy! You are now ready to take the lead on the next demo project (yours or a friends).
    From personal experience.... just have Kathy on speed dial if she's not around. LOL

  • @cwstyle3
    @cwstyle3 2 роки тому +1

    Great job ladies 🎉👍😊

  • @Banagal
    @Banagal 2 роки тому +1

    Well done Cathy and Amber! Save water and black tank space going forward.

  • @nooksandcrannies9871
    @nooksandcrannies9871 2 роки тому +1

    Kathy is amazing. You found a great friend when you found her. Well done ladies! 🎉. Now if only you were on the east coast…..I want that Born Free!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому

      Nooksandcrannies 😊 hahaha....She's in Florida.

  • @sandygannon8552
    @sandygannon8552 2 роки тому +1

    Our first composting toilet was a c-head and we loved it and used it for three years we sold it with our RV. So if everi get a nother composting toilet it will be an ogo it looks easy to dump like the c-head . You are making a wise decision can't wait to see how you like it. We used cocoacore and cedar shavings mixed together worked great

  • @marylublankenship6398
    @marylublankenship6398 2 роки тому +1

    Glad you had a great friend to help you!

  • @tinaprice6180
    @tinaprice6180 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome job Kathy and Amber!!

  • @DianneRawGirl
    @DianneRawGirl 2 роки тому +1

    Great job. She really was great help. At first I wasn’t sure it was your van Amber.

  • @karencruz1401
    @karencruz1401 2 роки тому

    Damn!!!! Impressive Kathy!!! Amber you were a great helper. Lol. We’ll done!!

  • @veeemit9719
    @veeemit9719 2 роки тому +1

    Amber you two absolutely rock!

  • @sandrarandall6574
    @sandrarandall6574 2 роки тому +2

    Kathy is a powerhouse, I'm impressed! Amber thanks for sharing!

  • @louisguthrie7286
    @louisguthrie7286 2 роки тому +1

    Amber you are very brave to attempt this modification. My travel trailer black tank is always a point of concern. My 24 gallon Camo tank has made black tank clean and dump much easier. I feel your pain, had to be done. Stay Beautiful, industrious, and smart.

  • @jeangraceNpeace6767
    @jeangraceNpeace6767 2 роки тому +2

    Go Kathy!

  • @Jules73572
    @Jules73572 2 роки тому +7

    Great jobs girls !!!! We can do anything if we just set our minds to do it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻❤️

  • @sadiejosiemom
    @sadiejosiemom 2 роки тому +1

    Everyone needs a Kathy! Your sneak peek really was just that since your outtro photos covered most of the closing shots.

  • @craftytraveler9238
    @craftytraveler9238 2 роки тому +2

    WOW! Cathy is a superwoman, and so are you Amber. Great job. Once you get your new toilet in you will be so much happier. But no more shower?

  • @wandaizard359
    @wandaizard359 2 роки тому +1

    Great job ladies Kathy u are something else great friend

  • @shirlymullis1699
    @shirlymullis1699 2 роки тому +2

    Can't wait to see how you keep it tied down so it doesn't go flying around corners😊

  • @donm4649
    @donm4649 2 роки тому +5

    Really enjoyed Kathy and your "bathroom remodel" project. Hoping to have the oportunity to own her BF! 🌴

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому

      Don M 😊 oh oh oh!!! So very cool! Good luck to you!

  • @GrandmaBugsPlace
    @GrandmaBugsPlace 2 роки тому +1

    Oh and I did see that video you did of her van...loved it.

  • @bostonterriermomakasandy9722
    @bostonterriermomakasandy9722 2 роки тому +1

    WOW Kathy is quite the construction wizard!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      Boston Terrier Mom aka Sandy 😊 I'd say! She's amazing!

  • @sheliajones8238
    @sheliajones8238 2 роки тому +1

    You did a fantastic job at taking that out I would have tore half the van up the walls up you done a great job congratulations to the both of you bless you love your videos

  • @Lisa-16
    @Lisa-16 2 роки тому +1

    Good for you ladies! 👍 😊

  • @watchout694
    @watchout694 2 роки тому +1

    Kathy is amazing!

  • @FireFighter1512
    @FireFighter1512 2 роки тому +1

    Good to have friends with tools!

  • @user-dr2js7bv2i
    @user-dr2js7bv2i 2 роки тому +1

    Kathy is an angel!!!❤️

  • @philiptarnaski1667
    @philiptarnaski1667 2 роки тому +2

    Great job looking good 👍 very interesting seeing what is hidden underneath Thanks for sharing.

  • @dougberg8253
    @dougberg8253 2 роки тому +1

    You ladies do good work! I don’t know if I would have the nerves to tear apart my rv lol. Nice work!

  • @lauragriffith4857
    @lauragriffith4857 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent how to video! Thanks!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому

      Laura Griffith Thank you very much! 😊🙏

  • @jenniferdeleon8954
    @jenniferdeleon8954 2 роки тому +1

    Great Job! Kathy is an awesome friend to help you.

  • @Reneellinedance
    @Reneellinedance 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome job Kathy and thanks for helping Amber 😊

  • @sb-uf8nx
    @sb-uf8nx 2 роки тому

    I need you girls to come help me on a couple of cabin projects I have! Well done!

  • @pamelasanders5657
    @pamelasanders5657 2 роки тому +1

    You ladies rock!

  • @onedaycloser2872
    @onedaycloser2872 2 роки тому +1

    Great job👏👏👏

  • @jackelpubs2728
    @jackelpubs2728 2 роки тому +1

    That was great 🎉

  • @pam2719
    @pam2719 2 роки тому +1

    I love this…

  • @truthBtold99
    @truthBtold99 2 роки тому +1

    Fab ladies! Good on ya!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому

      listenwell99 Thank you very much! 😊🙏

  • @tammyniemeyer2267
    @tammyniemeyer2267 2 роки тому +1

    Good job!

  • @a62sherman
    @a62sherman 2 роки тому

    Kathy is freaking awesome 🎉

  • @carol242
    @carol242 2 роки тому +1

    Way to go Kathy!

  • @nancycain4434
    @nancycain4434 2 роки тому +1

    You ladies are amazing. Great job!

  • @nickandmattsdad
    @nickandmattsdad 2 роки тому +2

    Great job ladies!😊👍

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому

      RaiderDad559 Thank you. That's very kind of you to say so. 💕 Have a wonderful week!

  • @olafpamela
    @olafpamela 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks Kathy for helping Amber 👍 Did you have to rent the tools or did Kathy have them? I was just getting into the whole process and it was over 🙁 Cannot wait to see the finish bathroom 🚽 Thanks for sharing 🤗 God Bless🙏

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +3

      Pamela A. Cobb 😊 She had them already. It's amazing.

  • @susanf9862
    @susanf9862 2 роки тому +1

    Great job!!!

  • @tanagrigg7366
    @tanagrigg7366 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent🎉🎉🎉

  • @pupcamper58
    @pupcamper58 2 роки тому +1

    Wow Kathy is dynamite ❤

  • @deeplansandbudgets
    @deeplansandbudgets 2 роки тому +1

    Good job you two. Doing work on any RV is difficult and you did well.

  • @Erical65
    @Erical65 2 роки тому

    Nice work! That was fun to watch!

  • @richardeckert6130
    @richardeckert6130 2 роки тому +1

    You go ladies great job

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому

      Richard Eckert Thank you very much! 😊🙏

  • @pctwhereschris5318
    @pctwhereschris5318 2 роки тому

    Congrats!!

  • @carolwest6095
    @carolwest6095 2 роки тому +1

    Sweet😎

  • @HUSTLERS1
    @HUSTLERS1 2 роки тому +1

    She definitely got skills

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      HUSTLERS 😊 Indeed! Love that woman!

    • @HUSTLERS1
      @HUSTLERS1 2 роки тому

      @@storychasing gotta check out her channel

  • @lorihendricks8617
    @lorihendricks8617 2 роки тому

    Did you cover up the shower drain....I don't see it.

  • @sharimctiver8952
    @sharimctiver8952 2 роки тому +2

    Do you think that keeping your shower drain open/vented (versus removing it & plugging) will cause future problems?

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      Shari McTiver 😊 It's capped with the drain plug super tight. It's never in all these 5 years that I've had, come loose or cause issues so I don't see why it would now. I suppose if it does, I'll find out quickly and have to deal with it. :)

    • @carolwhitten5235
      @carolwhitten5235 2 роки тому

      I wondered the same thing about keeping the drain in without plugging it off.

  • @mysticalsouls
    @mysticalsouls 2 роки тому +1

    great job! Does this mean that you won't ever be able to use the shower as a shower anymore? No wet protection in the floor now?

    • @sharmanbutler5429
      @sharmanbutler5429 2 роки тому

      I was thinking the same thing. The shower is gone. The shower is gone.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому

      The shower never worked.

  • @DennisMathias
    @DennisMathias 2 роки тому

    Just a special note..whenever you buy a board and want it cut down..they're always going to say the saw is broke. Always!

  • @morganmaddison8633
    @morganmaddison8633 2 роки тому +1

    WOW, Kathy is amazing at construction! smart and thinks ahead using carboard as her template, etc., I'd hire her in an instant! who needs a man....(kidding guys) but she has skills! nice reno ladies

  • @rachelmisc
    @rachelmisc 2 роки тому

    No shower? I thought that space had a drain for that. Looks nice. Good job 👍 😎🎄

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      Rachel 😊 I've never used the shower because it's never worked. There are other ways to stay clean :)

    • @rachelmisc
      @rachelmisc 2 роки тому

      @@storychasing That’s too bad re shower not working. I mean, wasn’t the van new? Anyways, enjoy seeing all your adventures. Be safe out there. 👋

    • @mrslcom
      @mrslcom 2 роки тому

      I would have thought having an occasional shower inside the van would be a huge benefit.

  • @stephenpolos1689
    @stephenpolos1689 2 роки тому

    Good video 😀 just saying I watched you destroy the inside of shower and caset toilet because you wanted compost toilet you devalued your rig 😆

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому

      Thank you. Shower never worked because a Hymer messed it up. I actually added value by permanently fixing it and giving it a proper subfloor.

  • @LynneCarey
    @LynneCarey 2 роки тому

    That was great to see. Good job ladies, especially Kathy. One question? What are you going to do about grey water exiting? It looked like you didn’t install that? Are you just not going to use your shower? It will be great having the composting toilet. 🤗💖

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      Shower never worked.

    • @LynneCarey
      @LynneCarey 2 роки тому

      @@storychasing that’s terrible. 😕

  • @daledervin3672
    @daledervin3672 2 роки тому

    Hi Amber! Was it impossible to find a new floor pan to resurrect your shower?

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  2 роки тому +1

      Dale Dervin 😊 Way too much effort for something I don't use. Showers are so overrated! lol I was up in the sink or go to public showers. It's easy and doesn't consume all my water on the van.

  • @kburkes4245
    @kburkes4245 2 роки тому +2

    A woman's the man for the job 😉

  • @chadfaulkner3600
    @chadfaulkner3600 2 роки тому +1

    After seeing so many campers and motor homes with horrible engineering. I think I'm better off building my own with parts from my local hardware stores. Cuz even if I had to fix something on the road I could get what I need at any hardware store.

  • @MELODYMUNRO
    @MELODYMUNRO 2 роки тому

    I would have just gone with a bucket pooper ... im keeping my build as simple as possible, less moving parts the better.

  • @pammcfarland1727
    @pammcfarland1727 2 роки тому

    Why didn’t you fix the shower too?