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Self-made Mobile Toilet Graphic Tutorial

Admin September 21, 2026

Self-made mobile toilets can be customized according to different needs and budgets. Here is a compilation of graphic tutorials for three common self-made mobile toilet solutions:

Making a Portable Toilet Using a Water Storage Barrel

  • Materials and Tools: Water storage barrel, angle grinder, wooden board, universal wheels, wooden strips, self-tapping screws, sponge strips, plastic soft board, foam strips, honeycomb wooden board, hole-opening tool, drain pipe, plastic bucket, straight connector, water pipe, bathroom heater, tee joint, showerhead, toilet, water tank, glass glue, sewage bucket, etc.
  • Construction Steps:
    • Basic Frame Construction: Use an angle grinder to split the water storage barrel in half. Fix universal wheels at the four corners of the wooden board for easy mobility. Secure wooden strips to the upper side of the barrel with self-tapping screws to increase height. Then, use the angle grinder to cut an opening on the side of the barrel for the door.
    • Wall and Roof Construction: Install sponge strips on both sides of the door opening to form a door frame. Embed the plastic soft board between the wooden strips to create an elevated wall. Place the upper half of the barrel on top of the wooden strips to form the roof. Apply white waterproof paint to the wooden strips for aesthetic enhancement. Use foam strips to拼接 (assemble) discarded honeycomb wooden boards to make a simple door and secure it in place.
    • Drainage and Water Storage System Installation: Use a hole-opening tool to create a hole at the bottom of the barrel and install a drain pipe to form a floor drain. Cut holes on the side and bottom of the plastic bucket and install straight connectors. Place the plastic bucket on the roof to serve as a small water storage device.
    • Bathroom Equipment Installation: Connect the bathroom heater made from water pipes. Install a tee joint below the water inlet pipe and connect the showerhead. Place the toilet over the drain pipe opening, install the water tank, and secure it with glass glue. Connect the drain pipe to the sewage bucket. Horizontally connect a water pipe to the tee joint of the outlet pipe and extend it to the door opening as the water inlet pipe for the sink. Cut a hole in the door and install a connector.

12-Yuan DIY Rabbit Toilet

  • Materials and Tools: Storage box, grid sheet (available in sizes 43×27 or 40×25), feet from a steamer rack or two steamer racks, "bedsheet fastener", and plastic film.
  • Construction Steps:
    • Ensure the storage box and grid sheet are of matching sizes.
    • Use the feet from the steamer rack as supports, or use two steamer racks directly for added sturdiness.
    • After placing the plastic film, use the "bedsheet fastener" to secure the edges and prevent urine leakage.
    • It is not recommended to use a bottom design that easily accumulates urine.

Handmade Tutorial for a Mini Bathroom

The main steps include cutting, painting, and cutting an opening for the door. The door can be opened by turning a handle, and it features a squat-style toilet and toilet paper elements. However, the materials and detailed construction steps are not specified.