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Author Topic: Do you like your porta potti and why (or why not)?  (Read 1257 times)
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« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2009, 04:44:10 pm »

Cleaning isn't an issue for me. I've done far worse. Ever climb into a septic tank after it's been pumped? Not pretty.

Dang!  I just had to wash my mind out with bleach after that thought!  Angry
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« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2009, 04:44:56 pm »

Thinking of getting a porta potti for my DW and DD so they don't have to make a run in the middle of the night to wherever the bathrooms are. Looking for opinions on what might be the best one(s).

We have one but haven't used it ...yet!
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« Reply #17 on: November 04, 2009, 05:07:39 pm »

Thetford seems to be the best, but I found this coleman for $40.



 The only difference from the same sized Thetford($85) is that it does not have a rotating spout. It is not all that big but it works for the late night/early morning gotta go moments

We don't use it in the pup, instead we bought one of these from cabellas

It is similer to the outback in that it folds up easy.

And yes, we love having it and do not mind cleaning it one bit.
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« Reply #18 on: November 04, 2009, 05:12:59 pm »



We don't use it in the pup, instead we bought one of these from cabellas

It is similer to the outback in that it folds up easy.

And yes, we love having it and do not mind cleaning it one bit.

We have a two room outdoor privy 3.5' x 7' ...  We need privacy LOL...
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« Reply #19 on: November 04, 2009, 05:21:18 pm »

We have a Thetford, which seems to be better quality.  It locks together solidly and doesn't fall apart.  Its easy to carry.

DW and kids usually use it but I (DH) also use it occaisionally if I wake up in the AM early and don't want to see if I can hold it until I find shoes and a jacket.

DW would not leave home without it.  DH is the official cleaner.  Everybody has their job and that is mine.  I am teaching 17 yr old son how to clean it.  So far he agrees to watch the process.
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« Reply #20 on: November 04, 2009, 06:42:32 pm »

We have a Thetford too, I'm the one in charge of it, including cleaning it, but I never use it... My wife is the main user, mostly at or in the middle of the night, I can always go behind the trailer:)
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« Reply #21 on: November 05, 2009, 04:14:25 pm »

Thetford 155 with our popup. I liked it beacuse it fit neatly under the dinette seat, was easy to service, and meant no more late night runs to the CG restroom.
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« Reply #22 on: November 05, 2009, 05:24:03 pm »

The cleaning issue was really unappealing for me, so we got an outdoor privy tent and a potty seat to which we attach a nice clean plastic bag. Padded seat, nothing to clean. Biodegradable bags are available that can even be buried if necessary.

Love it  -- I don't like the long walks to the outhouse in the campground, and the privy tent doubles as a shower tent.
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« Reply #23 on: November 05, 2009, 06:18:25 pm »

Seems like alot of work and expense just to have a place to take a leak.  And the cassette is a pain to deal with.  IMHO better to use a dry system.  Seat and frame with a bucket under and 2 trash bags lining it.  A bit of kitty litter to help soak up the liquids.  tie it up in the morning and dispose it.  Solids aren't a factor as I figure that's what the camp toilets are for.  Grin
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« Reply #24 on: November 05, 2009, 07:35:28 pm »

Seems like alot of work and expense just to have a place to take a leak.  And the cassette is a pain to deal with.  IMHO better to use a dry system.  Seat and frame with a bucket under and 2 trash bags lining it.  A bit of kitty litter to help soak up the liquids.  tie it up in the morning and dispose it.  Solids aren't a factor as I figure that's what the camp toilets are for.  Grin

I hadn't really given much consideration to a basic system like this, but it may have its merits. I like the kitty litter idea. Makes sense. Any odor problem and do you need to handle disposal daily?
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« Reply #25 on: November 06, 2009, 01:59:00 am »

We have the Thetford electric flush model.  It is the right height etc.  Our rule is to only use it at night for #1.  It will last longer before I have to empty it. 

Having said that our dear Grandson will use it for anything anytime. 

It also has a tank meter to let me know when it is getting full
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« Reply #26 on: November 06, 2009, 06:56:38 am »

I hadn't really given much consideration to a basic system like this, but it may have its merits. I like the kitty litter idea. Makes sense. Any odor problem and do you need to handle disposal daily?

That is why we love our Lugable Loo - perfect height, comes with seat and lid.  You can either by the loo bags (they have some catchy name and are biodegradable and can be buried) or use small garbage bags (if disposing in dumpster) or use no bag at all and just dump the contents in the GC toilet.

It came with a sample of what looked like kitty litter.  You could always buy a small bag or kitty fresh (or whatever it is called) and put a scoope on the bottom of the bags to absorb the #1 and keep any odor down.

Since we empty ours each morning, there hasn't been an odor issue.  If I was keeping the contents longer, I would definetly use the kitty litter and probably even use it in an outside privy.  We have a motto for the Loo - "The Loo is never for #2".
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« Reply #27 on: November 06, 2009, 07:07:19 am »

I'm not sure throwing potti waste in a dumpster will pass the sniff test relating to proper disposal of human waste.

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« Reply #28 on: November 06, 2009, 07:44:53 am »

We have a Thetford, but it is low and takes up space.  We use a Luggable Loo.  We store the hoses in it while travelling.  It sits outside the camper during the day and is the right size and height to sit in the doorway at night.  We don't use a bad - just dump it in the campground toliet and wash out.  Someone on this site suggested using Pine Sol to cut down the smell.  Don't use too much Pine Sol either.  A little goes a long way.
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« Reply #29 on: November 06, 2009, 08:50:11 am »

I'm not sure throwing potti waste in a dumpster will pass the sniff test relating to proper disposal of human waste.

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Personally, I wouldn't want to use systems involving plastic bags, for various reasons.

But I don't see why disposing of it in such a manner is a problem, as long as it remains sealed while in the dumpster.

After leaving the dumpster, it will be returned to the earth (sometimes unfairly referred to as "clogging up landfills") where it will break down, just like all of the other organic matter there.  Or else it will get incinerated.  In my county, the incineration process would be used to generate electricity.

Again, my personal preference is pouring it into a long pipe, and letting someone else deal with it when it comes out the other end.  But I don't see anything inherently wrong with tossing it into a dumpster.
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