We have all been there while camping, waking up in the middle of the night, entering the toilet area of your trailer or RV, and taking a seat. The icy chill that meets your tush causes an exhale of sound that wakes up everyone in earshot.
There’s got to be a better way to help keep the seat warm to avoid a teeth chatter cold toilet seat. And you would be correct. Keeping your trailer toilet seat warm is not easy. Your body heat will definitely help with the task but that is only after sitting there for a few minutes. Heated toilet seats or cozy seat covers are the way to go.
There are plenty of other things you can do to ensure that it’s toasty enough to stay on your throne. If this sounds like a problem you have, continue reading. You may also want to read the article, “5 Ways To Stay Warm In A Tent Trailer“, to help with keeping the overall trailer warm during colder camping.
Why Are Toilets Seats So Cold?
A lot of people don’t realize that the reason their bathroom toilet seat feels so cold is because of how the toilet itself is constructed.
Toilet seats are typically made out of porcelain or ceramic. Both of these materials can become extremely cold when it’s time to sit on them. However, if you have a wood toilet seat, it can feel slightly warmer than the other material.
It’s important to remember that when you are using the portable toilet in your trailer or RV, chances are that your bathroom will always be cooler than other rooms in your camper or trailer. This is due to the waste tank underneath it which is ofter exposed to the elements.
How Do I Make My Toilet Seat Warmer?
Luckily there are a few ways to make the toilet seat of your RV or trailer warmer. Here is a list of quick and easy ways to warm it up:
- A heated toilet seat cover
- A warm towel placed over the toilet seat
- A heat pack on it
- A heater near the seat
- Install to a wooden seat
Are Heated Toilet Seats Worth It?
If you have the money and really need your toilet seat heated all the time, then go for it. If not then you may just need to consider using a product like a toilet seat warmer.
These toilet seat warmers are made of heat pads that are attached to your toilet seat. These provide comfortable and heated seating to keep your tush from getting a chill. Just know that you will need to have a power outlet close by in order to plug it in.
A great advantage to these types of warming units is that they do not cost a lot of money. Unlike a heated seat which can cost several hundred dollars and come with a built-in bidet, a toilet seat warmer can cost under $100.
They can simply be placed on the seat before you use the bathroom or you can leave it on between uses.
The Toastie Tush Toilet Seat Warmer is the perfect product for you to have a heated toilet seat. This seat warmer is a heating pad that easily attaches to the underside of any existing round toilet seat lid and warms to the comfort of the owner when the lid is down.
If you choose to get a heated toilet seat, we suggest that you get the one with an auto shut-off switch and built-in night light which comes in handy for aiming purposes.
The BEMIS Heated Night Light Toilet Seat is a good choice for your RV toilet. Not only can you set it to one of three temperatures but the built-in light helps illuminate the surrounding area. It comes in two colors: White and Biscuit/linen. You can also get it to fit on a round or elongated toilet bowl.
Is There A Toilet Seat Warmer?
If you have a tent or pop-up trailer with a bathroom, you probably won’t have an electrical outlet in it. These types of bathrooms are known as wet-dry. A wet-dry is where the toilet and shower are in the same location.
And if you remember anything from science class, water and electricity don’t mix well. So what do you do? Add a standard seat warmer. Think of it as a seat cozy.
ZeeDix
ZeeDix offers such a product. This is a stretchable fabric that covers the seat. There is no need to have an electrical hookup. Just stretch the cover over the bowl. The great thing about this product is that it can be used on either type of toilet bowls.
You can even get them with a bit more cushion.
Of course, you are probably feeling a bit queasy about having a piece of fabric on your toilet. Do they get wet? Yes, they do. But having a supply of them makes it easy to switch it out for a clean dry one.
A Standard Towel
Another effective way to keep a trailer or RV toilet seat warm is to place a towel across the seat. The lid will keep it in place. It may not take the complete chill away depending on how cold it is outside. Think of it as a blanket for the seat.
Use Heat Packs
Hand warmers can work great to keep the seat warm. You can place one on either side and allow the warmth to radiate across the toilet seat. More can be added if needed for the next go.
Portable Heater
Maybe you don’t have electricity in the bathroom, like a tent or pop-up trailer, but you can plug in a portable heater and set it inside the small room.
When the heater is set to a low temp it will keep the room warm which in turn warms the toilet seat.
Are Wooden Toilet Seats Warmer Than Plastic?
Yes, they are. If your concern is to not have a cold-inducing chill when you sit down to go, changing out the standard plastic toilet seat to a wooden one is the way to go.
Wrapping It Up
When that middle of the night urge comes on, the last thing you want to do is get chilled while you are sitting taking care of business. Plus that chill can wake you up making it harder to fall back asleep.
Whether you have a connected heated seat or just a cover, knowing your tush won’t be sitting on an ice cube is a welcomed relief.
May your buns be warm.
