Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:04:13 -0600
Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
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From: John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject: Re: On the Indelicacies of Porta Potties
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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
> >
> >
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