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    A lot of ppl will take a shower tent and set that up with a porta potti ,
    turning the waste into a bio degradeable liquid, which is safe to dispose of
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    Quote Originally Posted by Winnie View Post
    We bought a chemical toilet after last year's trip up to the Murray, haven't used it yet but they are a good thing.
    Only thing is they do take up a fair bit of space.
    x2 - Chemical toilet, not that I go camping much these days
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    I have a camp chair I cut the arse out of, dig a hole and sit the chair over it.
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    Option 1- a seat over a hole where possible, but obviously in well utilised camp spots holes full of crap everywhere are not on.

    Option 2 - seat over a container containing compostable (not just biodegradeable which can take 2 years to break down) bags - can be disposed of in long drops or buried. Wheel bags are useful for carrying used bags to disposal points, avoiding any smell inside the vehicle. Best if used for ’solids only’.

    Option 3 - a portapotti. We have used these extensively ...BUT... don’t use the chemicals which get sold for them. Not only do they destroy the working of any septic system the contents are tipped in, the chemicals smell as bad, if not worse than the ‘deposits’ for what the toilet was designed. The smell of the chemicals was pervasive through our vehicle when we used them, & emptying the potti was pretty rank too. Instead like many others, we now use generic napisan, look for the ones with the most Sodium Percarbonate. 34% or better will do the job, or alternatively go to your local home brew shop & buy 100% sodium percabonate (used for cleaning beer bottles). We’ve only ever used the nappy wash, a 1 KG container will last for ages & it’s cheaper than the chemicals as well as being septic safe.

    Method: When setting up the portapotti cover the floor of the lower container with water & add 2 to 4 heaped teaspoons of the powder. Add another teaspoon after each ‘deposit’ & flush. Sloshing around in the vehicle when driving helps breakdown, but if it is left at camp for a while & you get any smell, just add a bit more. Works really well, & although emptying is never going to be a job you look forward to, it is much improved.

    Do not buy nappy washes with added fragrances etc- just the cheaper ‘oxy action’ stuff will do. Only put plain water in the top tank. Once in a while lubricate the sliding seal with a little olive oil, spray on is easiest. An aerosol bought for the purpose will last for years.
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    Quote Originally Posted by the evil twin View Post
    This 'un solved all our Toilet traumas.

    Didn't pay anything like that amount of money for it tho

    Link is for illustrative purpose

    https://www.snowys.com.au/Portable-T...&sc=36&id=4148
    I made 3 of these before the meetup in the Middle. AB and Winnie both got one and I used mine. I now carry it on n the rear wheel bag and it's my preferred setup. In the outback then anywhere over a hole. When privacy is needed then a shower tent for the win.

    I gave set it up with and without a bag. I have also used it setup over a very deep hole for a week, works great.

    You can buy a copy of that link for $75 from Ironman. I made mine from 5ply and used Gaffa Tape for the hinges and it's been great.

    When mine dies or needs maintenance then I will probably but the $75 item. It's great.









    I have a custom box on the front of the camper trailer that fits a portaloo and use it when camping with my trailer but to be honest I would only use chemical if I was in a crowded camp site.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    A lot of ppl will take a shower tent and set that up with a porta potti ,
    turning the waste into a bio degradeable liquid, which is safe to dispose of
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    Yep, that's us.
    Before kids it was a hole in the ground. Trying to get the kids to do the same, but was easier to clean the toilet instead if the kids every time they had to go.

    Quote Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2 View Post
    x2 - Chemical toilet, not that I go camping much these days
    Sadly us too.
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    A porta potti takes up a bit of room if there is 3 guys going and no trailer or roof rack.?
    You'd be stuggling just taking gear for 3 adults imo
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    Family of 4 and the quad bike, so the back of the troll and a caged trailer pretty much full.
    Still reckon we take too much tho.
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