Urine Diverting Toilets for Cabins, Tiny Homes & RVs
A urine-diverting toilet gives you a practical way to manage bathroom waste without a conventional flush toilet or sewer connection. By keeping liquids and solids separate, these toilets help reduce odors, conserve water, and make waste collection easier to manage in smaller or off-grid spaces.
At The Cabin Depot®, we carry Separett urine-diverting toilets, outhouse conversion kits, and replacement containers for cabins, RVs, tiny homes, and seasonal properties. Our collection includes complete waterless toilets and simpler options for upgrading an existing outhouse.
You can also browse our full selection of toilets to compare other sanitation solutions.
How Urine Diverting Toilets Separate Waste
A urine-diverting toilet separates liquid and solid waste inside the bowl before either reaches its collection container. Urine is directed toward the front, while solid waste enters a separate container at the rear.
Keeping the two apart helps prevent excess moisture from accumulating with solid waste, which can minimize odors and make waste handling more manageable.
Unlike a traditional flush toilet, a urine-diverting dry toilet doesn't need water to carry waste into a sewer or septic system. Instead, collected waste is emptied, drained, or processed according to the toilet's design and local requirements that need to be followed.
Our Separett Tiny toilets also have built-in ventilation fans that help remove moisture and odors through an exterior vent. The Privy 500 works differently, using a urine-separating seat and bowl assembly that can be fitted into an existing outhouse.
Inside Our Separett Urine Diverting Toilets, Kits & Accessories
Our collection includes two complete Separett Tiny toilets, an outhouse conversion kit, and a replacement urine container.
Although each of these products supports urine-diverting sanitation, they have different key specifications and practical uses we’ll cover below.
| Separett Product | Key Specifications | Best Use & Practical Benefits |
| Separett Tiny 1270 With Internal Urine Tank | 14.5 L solids container; 7.1 L removable urine tank; 12V, 1.6W fan; 50 mm vent outlet | A complete, compact toilet that collects both waste streams internally. Useful when you prefer removable containers instead of installing a permanent urine drain |
| Separett Tiny 1271 | 14.5 L solids container; external urine drain; 12V, 1.6W fan; includes 2 m urine hose | A complete toilet for cabins or tiny homes where urine can be routed to an approved external collection or disposal system |
| Separett Privy 500 Outhouse Kit | Urine-diverting bowl and insulated seat; hose-directed urine drainage | An affordable way to add urine separation to an existing outhouse without purchasing a complete self-contained toilet |
| Separett Tiny Urine Container | 7.1 L removable container; compatible with Tiny 1270 | A spare or replacement tank that allows you to swap containers when one needs emptying |
The Tiny 1270 and 1271 share the same compact cabinet dimensions of around 19.6 inches deep, 15.7 inches wide, and 18.5 inches high.
Both feature a concealed solids compartment, an integrated ventilation fan, and a maximum user weight of roughly 331 lb.
Getting Familiar With Our Urine Diverting Toilet Options for Off-Grid Living
Separett Tiny 1270: A Removable Tank for Flexible Installation
Our Separett Tiny 1270 is designed for spaces where installing an external urine drain may not be convenient.
Its built-in 7.1-liter urine tank can be removed for emptying, while the separate 14.5-liter container holds solid waste. That makes it particularly useful for tiny homes, cabins, boats, and RVs where you want a complete toilet in a compact footprint.
The 1270 also offers the option of converting to an external urine drain if your installation needs change.
Separett Tiny 1271: Continuous Urine Drainage
The Separett Tiny 1271 has the same compact design but routes urine through an external hose instead of collecting it in a built-in tank.
It includes a 2-meter urine hose for connecting to a suitable collection or drainage arrangement. This can reduce the need to regularly empty a small internal urine container, although the external system still requires maintenance as needed.
If you prefer internal collection later, the 1271 can be converted to a portable urine tank.
Separett Privy 500: An Upgrade for Existing Outhouses
Our Separett Privy 500 is a urine-diverting toilet seat and bowl kit that can be fitted into an existing outdoor toilet structure. It directs urine through a hose to a separate tank or suitable soakaway, while solids remain in the outhouse's existing waste collection area.
An insulated seat is included for greater comfort during colder weather. The packaging also provides a cutting template to help with installation.
Unlike the Tiny models, the Privy 500 isn't a complete toilet. It's designed to add urine separation to an existing outhouse rather than replace the entire setup.
Separett Tiny Urine Container: A Useful Spare
For owners of the Tiny 1270, our 7.1-liter replacement urine container provides an extra tank to keep on hand.
Having a second container can make routine emptying more convenient, particularly at seasonal properties or locations where the approved disposal point is some distance from the toilet.
Internal Tank or External Drain: Which Is More Convenient?
The biggest difference between our two Separett Tiny models is what happens to the urine after it's separated.
| Consideration | Internal Tank: Tiny 1270 | External Drain: Tiny 1271 |
| Urine collection | Removable 7.1 L container inside the toilet | Hose leading to a separate collection or disposal system |
| Installation | Doesn't require a permanent external urine drain in its standard setup | Requires a suitable route for the urine hose |
| Routine maintenance | Empty the internal tank as needed | Maintain the drain and external collection or disposal arrangement |
| Flexibility | Can be converted for external drainage | Can be converted for internal tank collection |
| Particularly useful for | Compact or seasonal spaces where removable collection is preferred | More permanent installations with an appropriate external drainage arrangement |
If you have a fixed cabin bathroom and a place to direct urine, the 1271 may be more convenient. If you prefer to remove and empty a container yourself, the 1270 keeps everything together.
Do Urine Diverting Toilets Need Electricity?
Separating urine from solid waste doesn't require electricity, but the Separett Tiny 1270 and 1271 have built-in fans that help eliminate moisture and odors through the ventilation system.
Both models use a low-power 12V, 1.6W fan that consumes approximately 0.04 kWh per day. They also come with a standard power adapter and a 12V cable with alligator clips, so you can connect them to a suitable electrical outlet or battery system.
If you're using solar power at your cabin or tiny home, the fan's low energy consumption makes it easier to account for in your setup.
For properties without electricity, Separett also offers the option of wind-driven ventilation, provided the installation follows the manufacturer's guidelines.
The Privy 500 doesn't have a built-in electric fan. It's designed for existing outhouses, so ventilation will depend on how your outhouse is set up.
What Is It Like to Use a Urine Diverting Toilet Every Day?
Switching from a traditional flush toilet to a urine-diverting model takes a little adjustment, but the process is pretty simple. The biggest difference is that waste is collected separately instead of being flushed away.
Using the Toilet
Separett Tiny toilets have a specially designed bowl that directs urine toward the front and solids into a rear container. Users should sit while using the toilet to help keep the waste streams separate.
Both Tiny models also feature a concealing view screen that keeps the solid container out of sight when the toilet isn't in use.
Keeping Odors Under Control
Urine separation helps prevent excess moisture from accumulating in the solids container. The Tiny 1270 and 1271 also use built-in ventilation fans to move moisture and odors outside through a vent pipe.
Keeping the ventilation system running as directed and maintaining the urine pathway are important parts of odor control.
Emptying and Cleaning
Unlike a flush toilet, a urine-diverting toilet requires you to handle collected waste periodically with the Tiny 1270, which includes emptying the removable urine tank. The 1271 directs urine to an external system, but its solid container still needs servicing.
Regular cleaning and following Separett's waste-handling instructions help keep the toilet working properly.
Managing Urine and Solid Waste Safely
Separating waste makes collection easier, but it doesn't make untreated human waste safe to handle or reuse. For the Separett Tiny models, solid waste collects in a removable 14.5-liter container. Urine is either stored in the 1270's internal tank or routed through the drain hose.
Emptying frequency depends on the number of users and how often the toilet is used. Some urine-diverting systems are designed to support further composting of collected solids or appropriate reuse of separately collected urine. However, waste collected in the toilet should not be assumed to be fully composted, sanitized, or ready for garden use.
The Rich Earth Institute provides additional information about urine diversion and the considerations involved in agricultural reuse.
Local health, plumbing, and environmental regulations determine which disposal or treatment methods are permitted. Those requirements should be checked before planning an outdoor drain, composting arrangement, or fertilizer application.
Why Urine Diverting Toilets Make Sense for Off-Grid Living
A conventional flush toilet isn't always practical when you're working with limited water access or a property that doesn't have a traditional plumbing system.
Urine-diverting toilets offer a different approach, with several advantages for cabins, tiny homes, and other off-grid spaces:
- No water needed for flushing. You can use the toilet without connecting it to a pressurized water supply, helping conserve water when every gallon counts.
- Less reliance on conventional plumbing. Separating waste at the source gives you options for collecting and managing it without installing a standard flush toilet system.
- More flexibility in remote locations. A compact toilet can make bathroom planning easier in spaces where connecting to sewer infrastructure isn't an option.
- Better moisture management. Keeping urine separate from solids helps reduce excess liquid in the waste container, making the waste easier to manage.
You can also explore our toilet seats and accessories if you're updating an existing bathroom or outhouse.
The Cabin Depot®: Your Trusted Partner for Off-Grid Bathroom Solutions
Planning a bathroom without conventional plumbing comes with questions you don't always encounter when buying an ordinary toilet. At The Cabin Depot®, we specialize in off-grid equipment and understand how important it is to get the practical details right before ordering.
When you shop with us, you can expect:
- Help comparing urine-diverting toilets and alternative sanitation products.
- Support by phone or email when you have questions about models or accessories
- Access to manufacturer specifications, installation manuals, and product information
- Practical guidance on choosing equipment for cabins, tiny homes, RVs, and remote properties
We're here to help you narrow down the options. Our team has used this equipment first-hand, so whether you're outfitting a new off-grid bathroom or improving an existing outhouse, we can provide the guidance and support you need.
Make Your Off-Grid Bathroom Work for You
A good urine-diverting toilet should suit your space, waste-handling plans, and how you use your property. From the self-contained Separett Tiny 1270 to the externally drained 1271 and the Privy 500 outhouse kit, our collection offers different ways to approach waterless sanitation.
Browse these products to find the right fit, or visit The Cabin Depot® to explore all of our equipment for comfortable off-grid living.