What is a wet bath in a popup camper?

A wet bath is a small enclosed space where the entire room functions as both toilet and shower. The showerhead sprays over the toilet area — everything gets wet, hence the name. In popup campers, wet baths are typically 24x30 inches. Small but functional. They add 150-300 lbs and $2,000-$4,000 to the cost. The Aliner Expedition and some Rockwood Premier models include them.

Can you add a toilet to a popup camper?

Yes. Portable toilets (Thetford Porta Potti, Dometic 970 series) cost $80-$150 and fit in most popup campers without modification. They hold 2-4 gallons of waste and work for 20-30 flushes. No plumbing needed — just set it in a corner or privacy tent. Many popup owners use a portable toilet as a cheaper alternative to buying a popup with a built-in bathroom.

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Popup Campers That Have Built-In Bathrooms

Q: Do popup campers have bathrooms?

Some do. Higher-end soft-side popups like the Forest River Rockwood Premier and Coachmen Clipper Classic offer cassette toilets or wet bath options. Hard-side popups like the Aliner Expedition include a built-in wet bath (combined toilet and shower). Budget and mid-range popups typically do not include bathrooms. Expect to pay $16,000-$26,000 for a popup with a bathroom — entry-level models under $12,000 rarely have this feature.

The bathroom question kills more popup camper deals than anything else. Most popups don't have one. But some do — and portable toilets fill the gap for the rest. Here's every option.

Popup Campers With Built-In Bathrooms

These models include a toilet and/or shower from the factory. All are in the mid-to-high price range — bathroom popups start around $16,000.

Aliner Expedition

Hard-Side

The best bathroom option in a popup. Built-in wet bath in a separate enclosed compartment. Toilet and shower in one small room. No canvas — hard aluminum walls. About 1,800-2,000 lbs dry. $23,000-$26,000 new.

→ Bathroom type: Enclosed wet bath (toilet + shower)
→ Weight: ~1,800-2,000 lbs dry
→ Price: $23,000-$26,000 new
→ Sleeps: 2-3

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Forest River Rockwood Premier (select models)

Soft-Side

The Premier series offers cassette toilet and optional wet bath on some floor plans. The bathroom area is small but functional — fits in the corner with a privacy curtain or hard partition. Adds weight and cost vs standard Rockwood models.

→ Bathroom type: Cassette toilet, optional wet bath on select plans
→ Weight: 2,800-3,400 lbs dry (with bathroom)
→ Price: $18,000-$22,000 new
→ Sleeps: 6-8

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Coachmen Clipper Classic (select models)

Soft-Side

The Classic series offers a cassette toilet option on larger floor plans. Similar setup to the Rockwood Premier — small compartment with a privacy curtain. Not a full bathroom, but it gets the job done for middle-of-the-night situations.

→ Bathroom type: Cassette toilet on select plans
→ Weight: 2,500-3,200 lbs dry
→ Price: $14,000-$20,000 new
→ Sleeps: 6-8

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The Portable Toilet Alternative

Here's the truth: most popup owners who need a bathroom just buy a portable toilet. It costs $80-$150, fits in any popup and requires zero modification.

How Portable Toilets Work in a Popup

→ Cost: $80-$150 (Thetford Porta Potti or Dometic 970 series)
→ Capacity: 2-4 gallon waste tank, good for 20-30 flushes
→ Where it goes: Corner of the popup behind a privacy curtain, inside a pop-up toilet tent outside, or in the tow vehicle at night
→ Dumping: Empty at any campground dump station or RV-friendly toilet. Takes 2 minutes.
→ Smell: Chemical treatment keeps odor minimal. Not as good as a real flush toilet, but perfectly fine for a few days.

For $100 and a privacy curtain, you solve the bathroom problem in any popup. That's $15,000-$20,000 cheaper than buying a popup with a built-in bathroom. Many experienced popup campers swear by this approach.

Shower Options

Showers are harder to retrofit than toilets. Your options:

→ Built-in wet bath. Only on the Aliner Expedition and select premium soft-side models. Small but works. $23,000+ for the popup.
→ Portable outdoor shower. Solar shower bags ($15-$30) or propane-heated portable showers ($80-$200). Hang from the popup awning or use a privacy tent. Works surprisingly well.
→ Campground showers. Most developed campgrounds have shower facilities. Free with your site fee. The simplest solution.

Which Option Is Right for You?

→ Must-have bathroom, couples: Aliner Expedition ($23K-$26K). Best built-in bathroom in a popup.
→ Must-have bathroom, families: Rockwood Premier ($18K-$22K) with cassette toilet option. Sleeps 6-8.
→ Nice-to-have, budget matters: Any popup + $100 portable toilet. Saves $10,000+ vs bathroom models.
→ Bathroom is a dealbreaker: Consider a travel trailer instead. Full bathroom is standard on nearly every travel trailer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do popup campers have bathrooms?

Some higher-end models do. The Aliner Expedition has a built-in wet bath. Rockwood Premier and Clipper Classic offer cassette toilets on select floor plans. Budget popups under $15,000 typically do not include bathrooms.

What is a wet bath?

A small room where the toilet and shower share the same space. The showerhead sprays over the toilet area. About 24x30 inches in popup campers. Functional but tight. Adds 150-300 lbs and $2,000-$4,000 to the cost.

Can I add a toilet to any popup?

Yes — a portable toilet ($80-$150) fits in any popup without modification. Thetford Porta Potti and Dometic 970 series are the most popular. Set it in a corner with a privacy curtain. Holds 20-30 flushes.