Trelino Evo M Composting Toilet
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
2026 lineup note: Current — the Evo M is the mid-size model of Trelino's Evo line (S / M / L), the German brand's urine-diverting dry toilet for vans and campers. Do NOT confuse with the Origin line (wooden lids, heavier PE bodies) or the smaller/larger Evo S and Evo L.
Version lineage (2023–2026)
- Pre-2023: Trelino (Düsseldorf, Germany) establishes the urine-diverting dry toilet in the EU vanlife market; wins German Design Award Special 2023 for the Evo.
- 2023–2024: Evo S/M/L lineup standardizes; vanlife YouTube and VW California Club coverage (testing Evo M at €399) cement it as the EU benchmark.
- 2025: Trelino expands to the US market (mytrelino.com) with USD pricing.
- 2026: Evo M at $475 USD (mytrelino.com, Sept 2026); Evo S $299, Evo L $599, Origin S $545.
Overview
The Trelino Evo M is a urine-diverting ("composting") dry toilet: a separating insert sends liquid to a 5 L (1.3 gal) canister in front and solids to an 8 L (2.1 gal) container behind, so nothing ferments and — with a scoop of sawdust/coconut coir — it stays near-odorless without water or chemicals. The ABS body is water-resistant (shower-safe), the lid soft-closes at 110°, and the urine canister lid has a silicone membrane odor/spill stopper. At 4.3 kg / 9.5 lb and 330 × 390 × 360 mm it's genuinely portable, and the separator insert lifts out on its own stand so nothing drips during emptying. Positioning: vanlifers, overlanders, boat owners, and off-grid campers who want a real toilet without a black-water tank or chemical cassette. The honest catch: $475 is steep, the M sits low (35 cm seat height), and two people will empty the 5 L urine tank every ~2 days.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Urine capacity | 5 L / 1.3 gal (9–11 uses) |
| Solids capacity | 8 L / 2.1 gal (6–12 uses) |
| Emptying cycle | 1–2 days (per person-pair) |
| Weight | 4.3 kg / 9.5 lb (152 oz) |
| Dimensions | 330 × 390 × 360 mm / 13 × 15.4 × 14.2 in (W×D×H) |
| Seat height | ~35 cm |
| Load capacity | 150 kg / 330 lb |
| Material | ABS body, PE containers (recyclable) |
| Lid | Soft-close, 110° opening |
| Odor control | Urine/solids separation + silicone membrane lid on urine canister + dry litter |
| Water resistance | Water-resistant body (shower-safe) |
| Colors | White, Anthracite (dark gray) |
Pricing (Sept 2026, USD)
- Evo M: $475.00 — mytrelino.com.
- Lineup: Evo S $299.00; Evo L $599.00; Origin S $545.00.
- EU reference: €399 tested (VW California Club, 2023–24); Evo L €559.90 (Greece, Sept 2026).
In the Box
Evo M body, soft-close lid, toilet seat with separation insert, 5 L urine canister with lid + membrane-closure lid, 8 L solids container, 10 recycled fecal bags, user manual. (Fan is a separate accessory on some listings — delivery without fan noted at one EU retailer.)
Warranty
1-year limited warranty — stated by authorized US dealer FactoryPure (manufacturer direct shipping). Exact manufacturer terms UNVERIFIED — confirm at trelino.com/mytrelino.com before purchase.
Support & Parts
Trelino (Düsseldorf) sells direct in EU/UK/US/CA/AU with regional storefronts; accessories include fans, spare canisters, membrane lids (recommended replacement every 2–3 months), bags, and litter. Membrane lids are the main consumable — budget replacements.
Community Verdict (qualitative)
The Evo is the EU vanlife community's reference dry toilet: French vanlife VLOG testing praises the odor-free operation, ergonomic seat, and indestructible plastic, while honestly flagging the low seat height, ~2-day urine emptying for couples, the need to store litter, and the sit-down-only rule for proper separation (men can't stand). VW California Club's detailed test liked the soft-close lid, integrated carry handles, and water resistance. US adoption is growing via mytrelino.com. No quantitative scores cited; Threads/Facebook-group extraction was thin — limited signal.
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Research date: 2026-09-21. Specs cross-verified across mytrelino.com, trelino.com, ecooffgrid.com.au, factorypure.com, camping-megastore.gr, vwcaliforniaclub.com, and vanlife YouTube coverage (Sept 2026).
Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality (enrichment — Sept 2026)
ABS body is the durability story — owners describe it as near-indestructible and shower-proof. Wear items: the silicone membrane lid on the urine canister (replace every 2–3 months per manufacturer), the soft-close hinge, and fecal bags as consumables. No systemic failure pattern found in Sept 2026 research. Warranty-claim reality UNVERIFIED — no documented claim stories found.
Version history — year by year (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- Pre-2023: Trelino builds the EU vanlife dry-toilet market from Düsseldorf.
- 2023: Evo line formalized; German Design Award Special 2023.
- 2024: VW California Club deep test (€399); vanlife YouTube adoption.
- 2025: US storefront (mytrelino.com) launches with USD pricing.
- 2026: Evo M $475 / S $299 / L $599; Origin line continues alongside.
Head-to-head vs closest rivals (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- vs Cleanwaste GO Anywhere Toilet Kit (
/library/gear/hygiene-sanitation/cleanwaste-go-anywhere-toilet-kit/): Cleanwaste is a bag-based portable toilet (~$30–60, disposable); the Trelino is a $475 permanent fixture. Trelino wins for full-time van living; Cleanwaste wins for occasional/emergency use and WAG-bag compliance. - vs PACT Lite Bathroom Kit (
/library/gear/hygiene-sanitation/pact-lite-bathroom-kit/): the PACT is a backcountry poop kit (trowel + bags + tabs); the Trelino is an installed toilet. Different worlds — PACT for backpacking, Trelino for vehicle-based living. - vs TravelJohn Disposable Urinal (
/library/gear/hygiene-sanitation/traveljohn-disposable-urinal/): TravelJohn handles #1 for $2.33/use; the Trelino handles everything for a $475 buy-in. Many van owners carry both — TravelJohn for quick roadside stops, Trelino as the real toilet.
Care & maintenance (enrichment — Sept 2026)
Empty urine every 1–2 days (dilute 1:10 and pour on soil, or into a toilet). Line the solids bin with a bag + scoop of coconut coir/sawdust after each use; tie off and bin it (or compost where legal). Rinse the separator insert and canisters with water + vinegar; the ABS body wipes clean. Replace the membrane lid every 2–3 months. Store dry with lids off between trips.
Buying traps (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- Evo vs Origin: the wooden-lid Origin is a different (heavier, pricier-feeling) line — don't mix listings.
- S/M/L sizing: the M's 35 cm seat height is LOW — tall users or bad knees should consider the L (43 cm) or a riser.
- Membrane lids are consumables — factor ongoing cost.
- Men must sit for separation to work; the product fundamentally assumes seated use.
- Fan sold separately on some listings — check the box contents.
Community Verdict — additional voices (enrichment — Sept 2026)
Additional sourced voices (Sept 2026): French vanlife VLOG (Evo M) — "Complete Independence... Odor-Free... Chemical-Free... Seating Comfort," with caveats on height, emptying frequency, and litter storage; VW California Club test — praised low weight, ergonomic seat, soft-close lid, water protection, carry handles; ecooffgrid.com.au — 150 kg load, leak-resistant body for wet areas. Threads/Facebook-group extraction was thin — limited signal. No fabricated scores.
Key Specs gap-fill (enrichment — Sept 2026)
Weights both units: 4.3 kg = 9.5 lb = 152 oz. Dims 330 × 390 × 360 mm = 13.0 × 15.4 × 14.2 in. Urine 5 L = 1.3 gal; solids 8 L = 2.1 gal. Load 150 kg = 330 lb. Seat height ~35 cm = 13.8 in.