Why French motorhomes don’t have the same toilets as in America: We answer Gerard

In Europe, RVs have cassette toilets. The principle is simple: you go to a service area and empty it before it fills up. But in America, another device makes it possible to do without cassettes. Gerard wants to know why we don’t follow the same pattern.

Recently, we published an article about the possibility of boarding Two toilet cassettes In a motor home. After reading it, Gerard sent us the following message.

Gerard’s question

“Hello, I heard motorhomes in America have another toilet emptying system without a cassette. Is this true ? Why not have the same system in France? » Gerard, from 44

Our Answer: Cassette or Big Tube?

Hello Gerard. That’s right. Our North American cousins ​​are not fans of toilet cassettes… and we can understand them! A large pipe from the vehicle is connected to the ground and a system is set up to discharge the gray and black water. Thus, motorhome owners must park in the parking lot. That too Very ecological, because the system does not need odors and other chemical liquids… but it is less practical in terms of autonomy.

Also read our article
Emptying the Motorhome Cassette: Instructions for Use

Complicated to set up

No equivalent system is provided in France. It is necessary to set up adapted infrastructures in a uniform manner in all regions (and all countries you wish to visit). Maybe one day. But for now, sawdust dry toilets seem to be the future!

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