We also tried the chemical RV option for awhile and porta potty (which we soon. Access to a composting site and especially good for urban stealth camping. In Response to tent & porta potty rentals: QUOTEI am planning for a June 2010 wedding at my parent's beach house on the water. The reception will be on the grounds and am starting to look for tents- has anyone done this and looked around? Any reccomendations of places and lower prices??
Don't have time to watch the video right now?Not a problem! Here's what you need:Tug the handle off of the bucket on one side (and bend it with pliers to get it on and off easier). This is where you'll put your toilet paper - if you'd rather carry your toilet paper, you can skip this step.You'll need to use a drill to make new holes for the handle, as the toilet paper roll is thick and won't be able to fit with the pre-punctured holes.Next, you'll need to line the 5 gallon bucket with a trash bag. Then, grab your pool noodle, cut off a 3' piece, and carefully slice it on the side (to open the noodle).Place the sliced pool noodle on the makeshift portable toilet and you're good to go!As long as there isn't any waste in the bucket, you can use this as a storage unit while traveling, too! Bucket ToiletsIf you don't want to make your own, you're able to purchase pre-made bucket toilets.The good thing about these are they come, well, made for you! The downfall is they can be pricey.Though, when you think about it, you'll probably spend the same amount on a pre-made one as you would to make a DIY one.Here's an example of a pre-made portable toilet. Chemical (Cassette) Camping ToiletsCassette toilets are pretty much like the toilets you have in your home - you flush your waste down the drain!Well, they're almost like the toilets you have at home.
The only difference is you have to clean out your waste at the end of the day.But, they're able to fit inside a camper van andare perfect for camping, hiking, andLet's briefly talk about camping cassette toilets and how they work. How Does A Camping Cassette Toilet Work?To understand how a camping cassette toilet works, you need to know what comes with it:. Fresh water holding tank. Water pump. A detachable waste tankSo, how do you use it?Before anything, you have to fill the fresh water holding tank with water and fill the waste tank with some toilet disinfectant.After that, you can go about your business and flush your waste! Clean it when you're finished (or after a few uses) and you're done.One of the best things about these portable toilets are that there's little to no smell after using them (which is a plus if you forget to empty it before a long drive).
How To Empty A Cassette Toilet Waste ReservoirSimply detach the waste tank from the toilet and pour the waste into a proper waste area (you can also pour the waste into an actual porta potty).Wash with soap and water and latch it back onto the toilet when you're finished! Best Chemical ToiletsIf you want a chemical toilet, I recommend. Portable Composting ToiletsComposting toilets are the environmentally friendly way to use the bathroom while on the road.These portable toilets are made with no chemicals, they're lightweight, and they're known to smell better than a regular toilet (weird, right?). How Does A Portable Composting Toilet Work?One of the coolest things about composting toilets is there are two 'trap doors'. How To Dump A Composting ToiletBefore I explain anything, hear me out.With a composting toilet, you never need to worry about emptying your black tank again.Just let that sink in for a minute.Okay, let's continue.To dump your pee, pull out the liquid tank and find a place to empty it.You can dump it virtually anywhere, too!
Down the shower drain, inside of a porta potty, or down into a real toilet!Once you've emptied your liquid, rinse with a bit of water (you only need enough to cover the bottom), give it a swirl, and dump that too! Place the liquid tank into its rightful place and wash your hands.Dumping you poop is fairly simple to do, too!All you need to do is unlatch the top of the toilet (the seat) and slide it off of the bracket. Remove the liquid tank, place a garbage (or compost bag) over the waste tank, turn it upside down, and give it a good shake.Refill your waste tank and reattach the top of the toilet (don't forget to put the liquid tank back in, too).Gone With the Wynns has an incredibly informative video on this, too! Check it out.
The next one on the list is Camco 41541. This model has everything you need in a portable toilet. The model weight itself is 11 lbs when it contains no waste; however, it can support up to 330 lbs.The best part of this item is the flush system. It is powered by a hand-pump, which means you don’t ever have to worry about power when you are in the wild.Camco is a strong portable composting toilet with an outstanding performance. It is not as flashy as other toilets, but it certainly does the job. I would recommend this Camco model to anyone who is interested in finding a functional toilet. The Thetford Porta Potti is pretty much the portable composting toilet that looks like you’ve literally shrunk your home toilet and are able to take it anywhere you like.
I like the modern and sleek design. If you want a retro looking toilet when you are out in the woods or snow, then this will be a great choice.
The waste capacity is 5.5 gallons with fresh water storage that goes up to 4 gallons.I like the design and the modern look of Porta Possi. It doesn’t hurt that it is an eco-friendly model. Odor - While the composting toilet industry is working hard to seal the deal, it’s still an issue. The nasty smell is bound to sneak out of its rim when you are flushing or if you don’t seal the bag properly. Or maybe you just didn’t buy the right toilet.Stability - The great wild isn’t close to the urban city. No asphalt road. No traffic lights.
Hungry dinosaurs lurk in the darkness seeking chances to eat you alive. And the worst of all, uneven surface. The biggest enemy of all portable toilets.Luckily, there are many types of specially manufacture brackets to fix these kind of problems. Disposal composting toilets come in a range of sizes. I’m pretty sure you don’t want to install a small toilet on a yacht or a RV.
Not only is the volume of the waste container important, but also the dimensions should fit into the space you are using. Don’t forget to leave some extra room when emptying the waste!Hiking and camping are other popular activities where disposal composting toilet comes in handy. Like the yacht or RV situation, you don’t want to carry a big ass toilet around. On the other hand, you should be also be aware of the weight capacity every toilet can handle.