Cuddy is a UK-based company making compact composting toilets specifically for campervans and narrowboats. While Nature's Head dominates the US market, Cuddy has become the preferred choice for many UK van converters.
Verdict
Rating: 8.5/10 The Cuddy Standard is the best composting toilet for UK campervan builds. It is UK-made, well-designed, and priced competitively. The no-vent-pipe design is a real advantage for small vans.
The Product
Cuddy offers two main models:
| Model | Capacity | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuddy Standard | 20L solids, 7L liquids | 400x380x450mm | £299 |
| Cuddy Mini | 14L solids, 5L liquids | 350x350x400mm | £249 |
| Both models use the standard urine-diverting design: solids fall into a coconut coir bucket, liquids into a front container. |
Build Quality
Cuddy is injection-moulded from ABS plastic with a smooth finish. The seat is comfortable (wider than Nature's Head). The urine diverter is removable and easy to clean. The lid seals tightly to contain odours. Compared to Nature's Head: Cuddy is about 30% smaller and 40% lighter (5.5kg vs 9kg for Nature's Head). The Cuddy Mini is significantly smaller.
Installation
The Cuddy does not require a vent pipe to the outside (unlike Nature's Head which recommends it). This is a major advantage for small vans where routing a 50mm vent through the roof is difficult. However, Cuddy recommends emptying the solids more frequently (every 2-3 weeks for full-time use vs 4-6 weeks for Nature's Head).
Daily Use
Separating urine and solids. The solids bucket uses coconut coir bricks (£3 each from Cuddy, or you can buy generic coir from garden centres). Emptying: Solids go in the general waste bin. Liquids can go down a toilet, into a compost heap (diluted), or into a grey water tank. Odour: Minimal when properly maintained. Sprinkle coir after every solid use. Empty the liquids container every 2-3 days.
