How To Install Cassette Toilet
How to Install a Cassette Toilet in Your Van Published: May 20, 2026 · Tutorial · 10 min read Not everyone has space for a full Thetford cassette toilet. This...
# How to Install a Cassette Toilet in Your Van
*Published: May 20, 2026 · Tutorial · 10 min read*

Not everyone has space for a full Thetford cassette toilet. This guide covers the best portable and campervan toilet solutions available on Amazon UK.
From simple bucket toilets to advanced incinerating models, there's a toilet for every van size and budget.
## What You'll Need
### Choosing a Toilet
**Type:** Portable bucket, cassette, composting, or incinerating.
**Capacity:** 7–11L for portable, 15–30L for cassette.
**Weight:** Important for portable units.
**Sealing:** Odour control is critical.
## Step by Step
### Installing a Cassette Toilet
1. **Choose location** near the floor.
2. **Cut the opening** in the floor.
3. **Seal the edges** with silicone.
4. **Connect the waste pipe** to the cassette.
5. **Test for leaks**.
## Final Thoughts
### Top Pick: Thetford Porta Potti 365
**Pros:**
- 15L capacity
- Built-in swivel jet
- Good sealing
- 5-year warranty
**Cons:**
- Heavy when full
- Bulky to carry