Port a Potty

[BAMA & Pachyderm Posse]

Ok who makes the best one ? It needs to look good and function flawless , as per my Commander & Chief ! So which do I buy ?

[Gina D.]

Never trust your buns on anything but a Thetford. There are many models and sizes to choose from and they last forever.

[mary and bob]

We were going to order the luggable loo that looks like a hassock. Put garbage bag & kitty litter in it. Cost about $20. Then decided to buy a Casita that has the bathroom built in, only a $7000 difference so what the heck !!!

[Ian G.]

Our preference is the Pett Toilet, this is a dry toilet system so there is no liquid to drain no messy liquid chemicals, it is light and compact ... plus it is what the US military uses so it is durable tested to support over 500 lbs.

Folded for storage


Open for use


It uses either disposable Wag Bags or you can buy the dry chemical in bulk
http://www.amazon.ca/Cleanwaste-Go-A.../dp/B001TKGAKO

[Carl Pa]

The porta-potty`s are great know smell at all. Just dump, light and easy. Used one for years while cabin was being built, before well and septic system were in. Still have it, will use if we winter camp somewhere. Carl

[Ron Merritt]

Here's something else you might want to consider. I did this video on it earlier this year:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia4-U9lZChk

http://www.dry-flush.com

[TomK]

Originally Posted by Gina D.

Never trust your buns on anything but a Thetford. There are many models and sizes to choose from and they last forever.

I agree. We had a Thetford on our sail boat for years. Now we have a Thetford 260B for the Scamp. If anything, it's even better than the older one. It is on the small side, but theres plenty of room in the porta potty cabinet below the couch for extra paper, etc. Thetford seems to have figured out how to design them so you don't get any splash back when emptying. No smells escape either.

http://www.amazon.com/THETFORD-PORTA...=thetford+260b

Tom

[Terry R.]

The have some that are 17 inches tall, now. With my knees, that is a good thing. Thinking of passing on our older ones for a taller one.

[Raz]

Measure the toilet in your home. Then measure where you want to store the porta pot in your trailer. Find one that measures as close to your home throne as you can, but fits in the location in the trailer. I've had a Thetford 555 for 11 years. No leaks, smells, or other issues. Raz

[Timber Wolf]

Originally Posted by Terry R.

The have some that are 17 inches tall, now. With my knees, that is a good thing. Thinking of passing on our older ones for a taller one.

I don't know how the bottom of these are made but could you put it up on a couple of 2X4s or 4X4s to a more comfortable height?

[TomK]

I was thinking about building a small wooden box that would have three functions. First it would act as a step for the entry door. Next it would hold the jack and stabilizer pads and chocks. Finally it would elevate the porta potty at night. It would be the last box loaded and the first box out when moving to a new site. It wouldn't have to be very tall. Has anyone else done that?

Tom

[Lynn Musgrave]

We have built one that covered the first 2 functions and it worked out great. I don't think it would want to bring my step in at night to use as a "porta potty" base at night.If we did that we would lose our entry door step and I can see that as being a problem IF we had to get out of the camper at night.

I don't remember who did it,but one ( or maybe more) of our members built their PP on a slide out,kind of like a drawer if i remember it right,that way it was only out if you needed it out. I also seem to remember it sat on a box that held the TP and other things you need for the potty upkeep. Donna D is great at remembering this kind of stuff,so she might point you to that post.Someone else just might pop in with some of their ideas

good luck and Happy camping

[Roger C H]

I made a 1/2" plywood platform the size of the Porta Potty and then screwed two 2X4's to the bottom and we use that. We only use the porta potty for #1 at night and empty it every morning. I think ours is the Thetford 155.

Once I left the contents for the next night and it did develop a strong odor.

One can dump into a public toilet or down the sewer connection at a campsite.

One thing we learned from FGRV is to use an old dish soap dispenser for flushing. One can spray the entire bowl, and not worry about water in the upper part freezing.

We still have a Commodore model from tenting days...

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Lynn Musgrave

.... Donna D is great at remembering this kind of stuff,so she might point you to that post.Someone else just might pop in with some of their ideas

There are probably several folks doing this, but Joy A.'s is the one I remember. There's no picture in this direct link, just an explanation... ignore the title!: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ent-29787.html

[Carl Pa]

I just measured my 565 thetford PP, it is about 15 1/2" H, also measured the toilet in the house, same height. If you want it to be higher just 3 lengths of 2x4 16" long would do the trick, no need to bang them together. Just throw them where you put your junk stuff.
I never smelled anything but chemicals in PP. I did not empty everyday, you should let the chemicals do the work. Nothing but liquid blue came out, even the paper was dissolved. Of course we are only two, it may be another story for more people. Carl

[Raz]

About a tablespoon is all you need. I buy it from an RV dealer. When I bought it from Walmart it was not the same stuff. One bottle lasts the season. Raz

[TomK]

Thanks all. There are some good ideas here. I'm re-thinking my 3-in-1 box idea. Lynn you made a good point about bringing your step in every night. We don't really need a step, since the 13 is so low anyway, but we have a 15 year old dachshund that would appreciate it.

Donna, I don't know how you found that link to Joy A's solution since it was in an unrelated link? I do like her slide out tray and brace solution. We leave our bed made all the time too, but found some under-bed type stackable plastic bins that are working out well for us. Maybe a combination of these methods might work? Now I'm thinking about a slide out tray to use in it's under-couch storage compartment. Since our Thetford is on the short side; it could provide a raised platform and ease of access.

Ray (RDickens) also had a good idea. He built a 3-sided open box that houses his porta-potty in it's cabinet. At night, he pulls it out and flips the box upside down to become a platform.

Roger, we use the same deodorizer that Raz uses with good results. We use a small glug, not the amount they recommend, but it eliminates odors for 4-5 days. Our use is limited to #1 at night only. According to Amazon reviewers, there is a big difference in the different brands, but most agreed Thetford chemicals work very well. Like Carl, there's only 2 of us.

Tom

[CampyTime]

I use the Dometic supplied with the Scamp. Because it is new and still serviceable I will not buy a new one yet. But I can tell you that every time I've gone to unscrew the large cap where the "pee" contents come out, I've scraped the skin off my thumb with generous bleeding. The cap is too close to the carrying handle and I think this is why this happens to me.

I did a drawer slide out mod this summer using leftover cedar ply I had from closet shelves, furniture glides on bottom and a cabinet drawer handle. I love it and did post here on site. Not fancy but works like a charm.

Since in 5'2" the height isn't a problem for me, but I bet it would be for taller folks. Have never noticed any odor and use for about 2 nights and half of a new day before emptying, but only #1.

I will buy a thetford when this one crumps.


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[Carl Pa]

Originally Posted by CampyTime

I use the Dometic supplied with the Scamp. Because it is new and still serviceable I will not buy a new one yet. But I can tell you that every time I've gone to unscrew the large cap where the "pee" contents come out, I've scraped the skin off my thumb with generous bleeding. The cap is too close to the carrying handle and I think this is why this happens to me.

I did a drawer slide out mod this summer using leftover cedar ply I had from closet shelves, furniture glides on bottom and a cabinet drawer handle. I love it and did post here on site. Not fancy but works like a charm.

Since in 5'2" the height isn't a problem for me, but I bet it would be for taller folks. Have never noticed any odor and use for about 2 nights and half of a new day before emptying, but only #1.

I will buy a thetford when this one crumps.


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Could you glue a block of wood/plastic to the cap, so it would clear the edge when you turn it, may help, maybe. Carl

[Bob Miller]

I use and recommend the Dometic Sea-Land portapotty. It costs a bit more but it is very easy to service, fits the body exceptionally well, can be connected to a pump out if desired, and us very quiet when used at night. I have installed three, including two in my personal rigs. A real sweet design.