Title: porta potties
Post by: james2000 on May 25, 2010, 09:02 AM
Post by: james2000 on May 25, 2010, 09:02 AM
Does anyone have any information on porta potties and what type and brand. also do you have an outside one or inside?
How big should I buy? for around four people.
thanks james
How big should I buy? for around four people.
thanks james
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Post by: waterdoctor on May 25, 2010, 09:53 AM
Post by: waterdoctor on May 25, 2010, 09:53 AM
I'm going to go out on a limb, here, and make some assumptions. :confused: Assuming you're dry camping in a semi-developed CG (designated sites, but no bath house) and all personal business will be done with your porta-pot at your campsite, you'll probably want one of those small shower tents you can use as a 'privy', to begin with. As for the pot, I would suggest one of those that has a bag hung under the seat. This way, each person takes care of "cleaning up after themselves" and you don't get stuck having to take a tank full of nastiness and have to dump it everyday. With 4 people, the flushable pots will get pretty full quickly .:yikes:
Just my 0.02.
Just my 0.02.
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Post by: Recumbentman on May 25, 2010, 11:01 AM
Post by: Recumbentman on May 25, 2010, 11:01 AM
The Thetford (//%22http://www.thetford.com/HOME/PRODUCTS/PortableToilets/tabid/83/Default.aspx%22) brand is considered to be one of the best. I have had one for years and they work great. With its no splash pour-out spout and easy cleaning surface you can not go wrong and they are available just about everywhere. Had the 135 model for years, but just upgraded to the 365 model for the bigger tank and higher seat height.
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Post by: wavery on May 25, 2010, 11:32 AM
Post by: wavery on May 25, 2010, 11:32 AM
Quote from: Recumbentman;217270The Thetford brand is considered to be one of the best. I have had one for years and they work great. With its no splash pour-out spout and easy cleaning surface you can not go wrong and they are available just about everywhere. Had the 135 model for years, but just upgraded to the 365 model for the bigger tank and higher seat height.
I agree with Brad. the Thetford 365 will give you 2-3 days with 4 people, easily.
The privacy issue is strictly a "Family thing". Every family has different privacy issues when it comes to this.
Here is the set-up that we used with our PU. It even worked well for an outside shower.
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Post by: dkutz on May 25, 2010, 01:03 PM
Post by: dkutz on May 25, 2010, 01:03 PM
Quote from: wavery;217273I agree with Brad. the Thetford 365 will give you 2-3 days with 4 people, easily.
The privacy issue is strictly a "Family thing". Every family has different privacy issues when it comes to this.
Here is the set-up that we used with our PU. It even worked well for an outside shower.
Wayne can you use both at the same time?? ha ha
Hey I like the towel rack that hanging on the popout, where did you get it??
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Post by: Hoagie on May 25, 2010, 01:14 PM
Post by: Hoagie on May 25, 2010, 01:14 PM
Quote from: dkutz;217276Wayne can you use both at the same time?? ha ha
Maybe he leaves the shower head in there when in "potty-mode" and calls it the bidet??
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Post by: wavery on May 25, 2010, 07:09 PM
Post by: wavery on May 25, 2010, 07:09 PM
Quote from: Hoagie;217277Maybe he leaves the shower head in there when in "potty-mode" and calls it the bidet??
Actually, the nozzle that flushes fresh water into the bowl can be swiveled upward.........it can also double for face washing..............:sombraro:
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Post by: oreo57 on May 25, 2010, 11:53 PM
Post by: oreo57 on May 25, 2010, 11:53 PM
Quote from: wavery;217279Actually, the nozzle that flushes fresh water into the bowl can be swiveled upward.........it can also double for face washing..............:sombraro:
OH.............that sounds fresh and clean.!!!! 2 things at once.
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Post by: tlhdoc on May 27, 2010, 03:21 AM
Post by: tlhdoc on May 27, 2010, 03:21 AM
Just a word of warning for those that use a "potty tent" SHADOWS. If you use the tent at night and have a light source in the tent with you, other people will see what you are doing.:o
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Post by: wavery on May 27, 2010, 11:22 AM
Post by: wavery on May 27, 2010, 11:22 AM
Quote from: tlhdoc;217330Just a word of warning for those that use a "potty tent" SHADOWS. If you use the tent at night and have a light source in the tent with you, other people will see what you are doing.:o
[COLOR="Red"][SIZE="6"]HEY!!!!![/SIZE][/COLOR] quit giving away our secrets.............:sombraro:
Geez...........you take the fun out of everything.......:mad: