Thetford Porta Potti 365 Portable Toilet (for RV, Marine, Camping, Vans, Trucks, Healthcare) 92820, White

Iv been using them for 5 years. The first was in a boat I got. I liked it so when my daughter got a camper I got her one. And a extra one that we use now, and I let people barrow the old one when they come camp in the summer.Tips, use a cheap paper towel just one placed in the bottom of the bowl, or 6 sheets of tp to lessen clean up, just use it dump/pump in a bit of water, just enough to wet everything, then open the trapdoor. Everything slides out of site without skid marks 👍🏼.Tip 2, no wipes or feminine hygiene products. They will clog up spout and make it difficult to empty.Tip 3, this one is for the guys, it needs to have plenty of water in it when you dump it. So if you don't have girls using it to make sure you use extra water. 🤔 For myself the only time I pee in it is when I'm already there. So I will add water before dumping it . But that's only when there's no girls using it too.Tip 4, the top/lid comes off easily. Remove it and get a regular toiletseat , and remove the tabs on the bottom front, a little double sided tape, an set it into place. Making it way more comfortable for everyone. 🍰 But only when it is inside somewhere, the factory top is somewhat bug proof when outside.

A must have thrown potty chair that is portable and very sanitary. Your better half little lady will be glad you purchased this model. The cartridge removal is a cinch. Stable enough for 6’03” 225 lbs or 5’6” 135 lbs.

We purchased the Porta Potti 365 to put in our van conversion, which we use for short, 3-5 day camping trips. Our primary reasons for purchasing it were the price (didn't want to spend ~$1K on a composting toilet); because it is "low-tech" and seemed bomb-proof; and because we didn't want a toilet that was permanently installed in our van.We've used it for many trips over the past 3 years and been totally pleased with it. It is still holding up well and doing a great job. We bought the 365 so we could go multiple days between emptying; it usually takes about 3 days for us (2 people) to fill it up. We also like that the 365 is about normal toilet height, which is good when you have old knees that don't like squatting too low. Lastly, we liked that you don't need a dump-station to empty it; you can empty in any regular bathroom or park pit-toilet.The only reason I give it 4 stars for ease of cleaning is because, when it's full, it is HEAVY and being a relatively wimpy gal, it can be hard for me to carry (but I have managed when needed). If you're a strong, or have a strong partner to help you it's no problem. I really like that the lid and seat are detachable, so you can thoroughly clean the seat assembly. While on a trip, we just empty the bottom chamber and add a new RV toilet tab; we don't deep clean. Deep cleaning happens when we get back home -- we empty the bottom chamber in our house toilet, then do 2-3 rinse-outs of the bottom chamber with PineSol and water. We also wipe down all the external surfaces with a Lysol bathroom cleaner. This routine has kept our potty clean and new looking.We just use dissolving RV toilet tabs in the bottom chamber, and this takes care of the ambient smell, and breaks up the solids and the cheap 1-ply Walmart TP we use. We don't put any chemicals in the top chamber, just fresh water. We use it to do both #1 and #2; and yes, when you've loaded it up with a bunch of #2 it is stinky when you empty it. But I've been in a lot of putrid pit-toilets and changed lots of sloppy diapers in my lifetime, and it's not any worse than that. We don't experience any smell in our van while we're on a trip. There is a little "point-of-use" smell, but no more so than you'd experience for a regular toilet.A few tips for new users: 1) Empty it before the indicator is totally red; it's just a little less unpleasant that way. 2) If you've taken the potty from a low elevation to a high elevation, open and close the "hatch" with the toilet lid closed, before you use it (because the bottom chamber will be pressurized and may "burp" up at you). 3) To prevent "skid marks" in the bowl, open up the hatch right before you "launch the torpedo," if you know what I mean. 4) When you're done with your business and have flushed everything down and closed the hatch, pump one or two squirts of water into the bowl; this will help prevent smells from escaping the bottom chamber.

We only use this for #1, and do not put toilet paper in it. (for ease of emptying) We bought this for our converted cargo trailer and I much prefer the ease and convenience of emptying this to our prior RV systems with hoses and valves. It's sufficient for two adults to use over a long weekend and is so much better than running to the campground toilet every time I have to go. It means we can get the better sites that are more tucked away and farther to the noisy restrooms. We supplement using this with using the campground facilities. I like how easy it is to empty and clean. My only minor complaint is that condensation does collect on the inside of the lid. But I can live with that for the convenience.