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
.
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
.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
x2 - Chemical toilet, not that I go camping much these daysOriginally Posted by Winnie
Time is never wasted when your wasted all the time
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
I have a camp chair I cut the arse out of, dig a hole and sit the chair over it.
2003 gu3 td42tdi sold 😞 bloody gvm towing crap. Bt50 3500kg gvm.
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.
Last edited by Cuppa; 17th January 2016 at 07:02 PM.
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Or wear Depends for the weekend lol
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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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Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk cause AB turned it back on!!
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
growler2058 (17th January 2016), micknor51 (30th April 2016)
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.
Sadly us too.x2 - Chemical toilet, not that I go camping much these days
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4.5lt Gas blower. Lots of mods to come.....all in good time.
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
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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.
12/97 GEE YOU
4.5lt Gas blower. Lots of mods to come.....all in good time.
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