Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Siobhra** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:55 am

I love DEE BEE's idea. I build camp furniture for our medieval club. I make all the furniture to take apart for travel. I already make throne's so why not make a Throne. :thinking:

Same style but with a secret in the seat.

by **firemaniac** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:28 pm

I saw this the other day in a catalog and thought "holy crap that would be perfect"

www.theoffroadcommode.com

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by **Miriam C.** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:43 pm

firemaniac wrote:I saw this the other day in a catalog and thought "holy crap that would be perfect"

www.theoffroadcommode.com
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Nothing like needing a step stool to go.......Notice it says "not for moving vehicle" wonder who caused that warning.

by **firemaniac** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:21 pm

I saw that warning and I started thinking (dangerous enough in itself), thinking of a certain show that was on MTV for a few years, that somehow they made not 1 butt 2 movies out of, and what those boys would do with it
:DOH2:

Sorry for that mental image

by **firemaniac** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:34 pm

When the tear isn't hitched up, put that commode on a hinge with a pin holding it upright, on a cover or pull tag "FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY"

by **Donutboy** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:01 am

I have a Thetford and love it. If you get the marine models they come with a mounting kit. You can choose the capacity you think you will need. One of the larger Thetfords even has a battery operated flusher.

And yep, on a camping trip it was almost full and my three-year-old produced a "log" that would put mine to shame. I took toilet paper and shoved it down there. Lets just say that was a bad (and messy) idea.

But they really are odorless. If I were to pick an "essential" for camping that would be on the list.

by **kirkman** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:33 am

I think I am going to build a humanure toilet for my shop! :thinking:

I don't think I can get the wife to use one when camping! She would just look at me and say you want me to use WHAT :shock:

!!! I will stick to the Thetford for her! :lol:

by **SmokeyBob** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:33 pm

Our Thetford battery operated flusher. Wouldn't leave home with out it. I made this raised platform to sit it on. Makes getting up a lot eaiser when you have weak legs and protects the bottom from rocks. The top reservoir holds three gallons of water. I only put in one gallon. Last us about two days before it needs emptying. Not as heavy to carry.

That strange device leaning on the potty is a fold up dolly. Makes carrying that 5 gal water jug real easy.

by **John Boeckstiegel** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:55 pm

This what works for us. There are 2 straps of metal under the lid. Just put a small counter garbage bag on and do your business. Tie wraps in the pouch .... tie it, put in trash.

I drilled out the rivets that hold it together and put in bolts with wing nuts. All fits in a 3" thick bag about 20" x 20" Bought it at garage sale for 5.00 bucks. Can use it for a seat when showering too. Wont have the shower in the camper though :cry:

by **wlooper89** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:07 am

Great discussion about a very practical issue. So far we have been trying to camp not too far from the campground restrooms/showers. But for nighttime it is less inviting to get dressed and walk to the facility. So we have been using a product called Travel John to pee during the night. It actually works very well for men and women and disposal is easy. A chemical solidifies the waste so there is no spill and very little odor. The 20 oz capacity of one sometimes does not get me through the night if I drink a lot of wine in the evening, but two of them will for sure. :thumbsup:

Works for the two of us but might be more expensive for a family than another option.

http://www.botachtactical.com/travjhonperu.html

Patricia would rather use these, but I am still thinking about something like the previous post or maybe a Thetford potty. :thinking:

Bill

by **wlooper89** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:37 am

SmokeyBob wrote:Our Thetford battery operated flusher. Wouldn't leave home with out it. I made this raised platform to sit it on. Makes getting up a lot eaiser when you have weak legs and protects the bottom from rocks. The top reservoir holds three gallons of water. I only put in one gallon. Last us about two days before it needs emptying. Not as heavy to carry.

Your platform under the Thetford is a great idea. I was wondering about the toilet being tall enough. We do not have room for it in the trailer but maybe in a Cabela privacy tent that would fit inside or outside our screen room tent.

Bill

by **beverlyt** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:48 am

Flushable.... and a bag toilet:

Reliance Products Flushable Portable Loo

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... d=10098753

http://www.rei.com/product/771482

by **Tripmaker** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:10 am

I found a seat that snaps on a standard 5 gallon plastic bucket for $10 at Dick's.

by **jackdaw** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:39 pm

We carry a Fiamma BI-POT 30 like this. Its like the Thetford, but may be a little cheeper.
It has it's own cupboard in the back of the trailer, and sits in the side tent when we set up.
We use the camp site facilities , and just have the Bi-Pot for the odd night time emergency call. It hardly see's any use, but its there just in case. I like the fact its odorless. :thumbsup:

by **dmb90260** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:22 pm

wlooper89 wrote:Your platform under the Thetford is a great idea. I was wondering about the toilet being tall enough. We do not have room for it in the trailer but maybe in a Cabela privacy tent that would fit inside or outside our screen room tent.

Bill

For someone with worn out knees, the booster is a big help. It also makes a storage case for my PETT. It is almost surprising how much difference a couple inches make.

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