advantages/disadvantages shower/porta potty

[SherryandFamily]

We had three previous popups without a shower/pottie and now have the Niagara with the hard wall bathroom.

When the kids were little we had a porta pottie and managed fine with that.

Now that we have the shower/pottie combo I don't know how we lived without it.
It would have been so nice when the kids were little, especially when they were very little and used to a bath rather then  a shower.  You can fill the shower basin with 3 or 4 inches or water and that would have been a great option with a toddler.

In my opinion it is well worth the space we lost, and the added cost.  I love it.
DH said he would never use it either the toilet or the shower, but the first rain storm when he was ready for bed changed that real quick!  It didn't take much longer before he was using the shower as well.

Sherry

[btot6]

We bought our Jayco 14SO in 2003 used.  We weren't originally looking for one with a shower/toilet, but saw this one on a lot for the right price.  It's the best move we made.  I have 4 kids, the youngest of which is 4.  It's easy for them, easy for me, and I don't have to use those lovely campground facilities (except for #2).  Our shower's water is always hot, and the tub is always clean.  Emptying the casette toilet is a breeze, and it's usually good for a few days (remember, no #2).  I store my outdoor carpet, screenroom, blankets, and towels in the tub when we travel, so you really don't lose the storage.  If you have kids, GET THE BATHROOM !!

[MomboTN]

We have the toilet shower combo but don't use it most of the time.  My wife and daughter use it in the middle of the night and love not having to walk to the bath house.

[Campaholics]

When we started tent camping many years ago our kids were five and seven.  Our option was the bath house or the pit toilets.  The state parks where we camp keep the bath houses fairly clean.

When we bought our Sea Pine in 01 there was a cabinet for a porta potti.  The price back then was about $60-70.  We said "Let's skip it for now and see how it goes."  Never did get one.  
 
Bob

[daldricht]

KIDS??? and you wonder if you want a shower potty in the popup? I had 5 kids (now grown) and the convenience of having a large enough area to clean up the kids would have been a God-send. In todays world, having the kids closer to you and being able to keep an eye on them would be one less thing to get uptight about.
Middle of the night runs with daughters or wife . . . this is a no brainer - get a shower and potty and enjoy the freedom it will give you.
Maintaining one is no problem. When you go to the dump station just remember to do the black water first, then the grey water cleans out hoses - plus your deoderant cleaners later.

[PattieAM]

I pretty much gave up tent camping when health issues arose and I was unable to pack/unpack.  But, I didn't want to give up camping.  My requirements for a pop up camper included potty and AC.  In looking at various models, I bought the Fleetwood Niagara (06), and have been very pleased with my choice.  So nice to have the flush toilet in the middle of the night rather than stubbing my toe enroute to the bathhouse.  I've showered in the PUP and have found it refreshing.  The solid wall bathroom gives privacy for changing clothes too.

Rather have it and not use it, than find I need it and don't have it!

[daldricht]

We have a 2002 Niagara, which does have the shower/potty - but have never used it. Since we just called a particular camping area in DuBois PA for a long weekend in October and requested a full hookup next to the bathrooms and was informed that full hookups are 1.5 miles away from the public restrooms.
I guess we are going to have to figure out how to use the silly thing. Having 4 bathrooms to clean in the house - just did not want another one!
Oh well . . .
Dave