Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 21:22:31 -1000
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From: Mick Kalber <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
Subject: Re: On the Indelicacies of Porta Potties
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Ok... I gotta jump in. We just returned from a three day camping trip to a
beach called Kiholo in south Kohala on the west side of the Big Island.
Since the area receives very little rain, bodily functions can create a very
serious problem. So I splurged and bought a Coleman Portable Toilet.
Expensive... about $75 here is Hawaii... you guys on the REALLY Big Island
can probably find them a lot cheaper than we can. And, yes it needs the
chemicals to boot... plus, they recommend the fast dissolve toilet paper.
Two more expenses.
However, having said all that... we had as many as eight adults and six
teenage boys camping with us over the three day period... and that toilet
was absolutely wonderful. No smell, easy to use, easy to clean up. Best
outdoor bathroom trip I've ever experienced. Last time we tried the bucket
with the trash bag liner and lime. We even got a toilet seat for it.
Worked, but smelled pretty bad and was messy cleaning up.
Bit the bullet on the $$$, but it was worth every penny.
Mick Kalber
89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo"
Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
62 Halaulani Place Hilo, Hawaii 96720
ph. 808-935-5557 fax 808-935-0066
hotlava@interpac.net
www.volcanoscapes.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of John Rodgers
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 5:04 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: On the Indelicacies of Porta Potties
I suppose there are all kinds of contraptions used to take care of the
necessary bodily functions. I even saw one that fits into a receiver type
trailer hitch . Had a bag hanging underneath to catch the business.
But most convenient for me to avoid having to go out into the night is a
sheerock mud bucket, a plastic bag liner and a circle of 3/4" ply wit a
round
hold in the middle and a groove cut to match the rim of the bucket, plus a
lid of some sort. Cheap, sits at a convenient height, can be emptied by
removing the bag with the contents. I leave it to your own innovation as to
how to dispose of the bag.
If a night visit is necessary, and only one required, when done, the wood
rim
can be removed and the bucket's snap-on lid put into place. Stops odors
completely. However a bit of tank cleaner is always a plus. Otherwise, leave
it set up 'til morning.
Just one more way of dealing with life's little realities.
John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
PSavage wrote:
> In answer to Jenny & others I fwd my earlier post to another listee--
> Indelicate, but has utility.
> Phaedra
>
> > I ordered one from www.campmore.com
> > But later saw them in some camping/sporting goods
> > chain store, can't remember which. They were a few buck cheaper in the
> > chain store, & the catalog one had shipping charges to boot; but I am
> > telling you they are great for the$.
> > I found that using just about a tablespoon of the toilet chemical
> > along with a small (2 cups) am't of water was adequate for "liquids."
> >
> > When you need to use it for "solids" just add about the same
> > amount of chemical plus about 6" deep of water & have at it!
> > (When used for "solids" it's best to empty & rinse soon.)
> > After 6 months of using my this way on a daily basis, it is still
> > fresh-smelling & ready to use for this winter's trip.
> > The chem I found so useful came from Wallmart in a white
> > plastic bottle, can't remember the brand. It's a blue, thick
> > liquid & really does the job! Cheap, too, & goes a long way.
> > I had more than enough for 6 months with just two bottles--
> > probably pints...
> >
> > Traveling alone, I appreciate not having to get up & go out into
> > the dark night when camped. So even in campgrounds they come in mighty
> > handy.
> > Phaedra
> >
> >
