Campervan Shower and Toilet Planner
Decide if your van needs a shower and which toilet fits your travel style. Clear picks with pros/cons and space/budget trade-offs.
Do I really need an indoor shower?
If you do few off-grid nights or stay on campsites, probably not. Showers eat space, money and water. A pull-out or quick-rinse setup often covers bad-weather days.
Porta potti, cassette or composting — which is least hassle?
For light use, a **porta potti** wins on cost and simplicity. **Cassette** feels most “house-like” but needs space and dump points. **Composting** stretches off-grid time but adds venting and a liquids/solids routine.
Will a full bathroom hurt layout and payload?
Yes. A shower room and cassette setup take permanent space, weight and budget. If your van is **micro/medium** or payload is tight, start compact.
Can I start without and add later?
Yes. Many start with **no shower + porta potti**, then add a compact shower or different toilet once real usage is clear.
Does region matter?
Colder regions and fewer public facilities push the tool toward **more self-contained** options. Southern Europe with plentiful sites often tilts simpler.