Upgrade Your RV Bathroom with a Bidet
Whether or not they have one at home, more RVers than ever are discovering the benefits of having a bidet in their RV. One of the biggest benefits of an RV bidet is that is significantly reduces the amount of toilet paper flushed into the black tank. Less toilet paper in the blackwater system helps to eliminate clogs and blockages, including the dreaded “pyramid.” But aside from that, any RVer who uses a bidet in their RV will probably tell you about another big advantage of an RV bidet: It leaves you feeling fresh and clean. Bidets are really the ultimate in, er … toilet hygiene.
That’s because instead of using toilet paper, a bidet shoots a fountain of directed water at areas where you’d normally use toilet paper. The result is superior cleansing that requires little to no toilet paper. Not only that, but this bathroom upgrade is surprisingly easy to DIY, requiring just two tools: A wrench and maybe a flat screwdriver. Whether you’re a full-timer or a weekend camper, a bidet can make your RV bathroom experience cleaner and more comfortable.
Benefits of RV Bidets
- Better hygiene: A gentle water rinse offers more effective cleansing than toilet paper.
- Eco-friendly: Using a bidet greatly reduces the amount of toilet paper used, preserving trees, water and fossil fuels.
- Cost savings: Saves money because you won’t be buying as much toilet paper.
- Black tank-friendly: No more toilet paper clogs in the black tank!
Top Picks for RV Bidets
You might be thinking, But-all bidets are pretty much the same, aren’t they? However, the truth is that every bidet model is a little different when it comes to fit, function, manufacturer’s warranty, and price. With that in mind, we picked out three favorites for RV use. Of course, the bidet you choose will depend on your own personal preferences, the size and shape of your RV toilet, and how much you’re willing to spend.
Key Considerations for Choosing a Bidet
There are a few things you’ll want to consider before you buy a bidet for your RV:
- Toilet size and compatibility
- Budget: RV bidets are available at a wide range of prices
- Look for a bidet that is specifically compatible with RV toilets because bidets designed for residential use might not be compatible
Clean Camper RV Bidet
The popular Clean Camper RV bidet boasts nearly universal fitment and jets that will leave you feeling refreshed and maybe even delighted. It’s easy to install, requiring only a wrench a a screwdriver.
Key Features
- Fits nearly all RV toilets
- Simple installation
- No electricity required
- Reversible control mounts for tight spaces
- Front and rear self-cleaning nozzles
- Adjustable water pressure
- Self cleaning
- Tank-safe design
- Includes all hardware
- American owned company
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Price at Clean-Camper.com: $129.96
Kleen Keester RV Bidet
Kleen Keester bidet is ultra thin, so it can be installed on many (but not all) RV toilets. Its features front and rear jets, which helps to ensure a completely hygienic bidet experience. The Kleen Keester installs in minutes with only a wrench and perhaps a screwdriver.
Key Features
- Fits the following RV toilets:
- Dometic: 320, 311, 310, 510, 8740, 321, 4310, 5009, 511, 7640, Dometic 7640 macerator
- Thetford: Aqua-Magic Style II (the hump-back toilet), Aqua-Magic Residence
- Retractable nozzles
- Easy installation
- No electricity required
- Self cleaning
- Front wash and rear wash
- Includes all hardware
- Designed in the USA by an American company
- 24-month warranty
- Price at KleenKeester.com: $79.89
Premier Bidets Eco-NOVA Heated RV Bidet Seat
If you’re looking for a top of-the-line, luxury bidet for your RV, you’ll want to consider Premier Bidets’s Eco-NOVA Washlet RV bidet seat. Unlike the previous RV bidets on this list, the Eco-Nova replaces the existing toilet seat and lid, but it has more than enough luxurious features to make it a worthwhile trade. Among its many benefits and features are a heated seat, heated water with four temperature settings, and a drying function that completely eliminates the need for toilet paper. On top of all that, you can control all the functions on the Eco-NOVA bidet with a remote control.
Key Features
- Instant unlimited warm water
- Ergonomic sitting experience
- 400-pound sittable lid
- Two wash modes (front & rear)
- Spa-like pulse spray with warm/cold combo
- Nozzle oscillation allows more coverage
- Auto wash setting: 90-second rear wash followed by a 4-minute drying cycle
- Stainless-steel nozzle
- Completely adjustable settings
- Air bubble induction pump for a more gentle spray
- Generous wash stream
- Heated seat with four temperature levels
- Warm air dryer offers four temperature levels
- LED night light
- Nano antibacterial water filtration and UV sterilizer lamp
- Elongated size, ultra-thin body design
- Durable antibacterial polypropylene construction
- Quick-release feature for easy cleaning
- 4-foot power cable plugs into a 110-volt outlet
- 4-year full warranty
- Price at PremierBidets.com: $699
Further Thoughts on RV Bidets
Bidets have been around since the 1700s, and have been common in Europe for most of the past 50 years. While North Americans are only beginning to discover the benefits of bidets, most people find that once you add a bidet to your bathroom routine, there’s no going back to toilet paper. Installing a bidet eliminates black-water system clogs and pyramids. Not only that, but you’ll virtually eliminate the need to buy toilet paper and just as importantly, you won’t have to worry about running out of it. Upgrading your RV bathroom with a bidet is an easy (and impressive) job that nearly anyone can do.
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