How many times have you all been in the car and suddenly a little voice rang? “I have pee!”? Or worse yet “I have poop!”.
The next service area was 30km away and with every minute The situation was becoming more and more urgent..
The tension in the atmosphere grew every moment and anxiety began to spread to all the travelers... in the end you had to stop at the first picnic area to avoid major disasters...
If you are one of those who travels with the whole family, this is the article for you.
We explain what they are, how they work and how to use them correctly. portable camping toilets. A wonderful invention not only for children, but suitable for all ages, even in case of reduced mobility.
What are portable camping toilets like?
They are that handsome!
It is a closed healthcare system compact and light.
You can place it practically anywhere. Our campers use it often in tents, motorhomes, with trailers and even boats.
But it is not only useful during the trip. If you are one of those who take advantage of the holidays to make renovations in your house, you will do great.
And since you don't need to connect it to a drain or hydraulic network, it you can place in any room, in the garden or at the campsite where there is no electricity or sewers.
The portable toilet is made up of two removable sections:
- the water cistern
- the waste tank.
Before using the toilet, it is essential that:
- add additives to both tanks,
- Check that the lid opens and closes normally,
- that the valve also works correctly.
Important: To prevent water leaks, do not travel with a waste tank that is more than 3/4 full.
How do portable camping toilets work?
As you already know, the toilet contains two parts:
- The upper part is composed of the water cistern and the toilet bowl, with removable seat and lid;
- and at the bottom is the waste tank
Here you have the video that in a very simple way explains the operation of this toilet:
STEP 1 – PREPARATION FOR USE
- Disassemble the assembly using a handle located on the back of the toilet
- prepare the water tank by pouring the liquid Aqua Rinse directly from the top of the cistern
- prepare the waste tank by pouring the appropriate amount of products Thetford through the drain pipe (the lower part incorporates a practical container to store the two free samples of toilet care products)
STEP 2 – USE
STEP 3 – EMPTYING THE WASTE TANK
- When the level indicator turns red, you must empty the waste tank (it may differ for each model).
- Take the deposit to an authorized point
- keep the tank facing downwards while pressing the ventilation button
- rinse the tank and empty it again
Always look at the label of cleaning products to know the proper dosage.
Cleaning and maintenance
- Portable toilets are able to cope with the following temperatures:
- +1ºC to 60ºC (operation)
- -40ºC to +60ºC (storage)
- They support the maximum load in kilos up to 400 kg each time. Under normal use conditions it is approx. 120 kg, about 6000 downloads.
- It is only convenient empty the water tank completely if you plan not to use the toilet for a long period of time. In this case it completely cleans and dries the entire toilet. Open the valve and loosen the drain plug to vent the waste tank. Loosen the water filler cap to vent the water tank.
- For extend the life of the toilet Check its status regularly. Use Cassette Tank Cleaner in the waste tank 2-3 times a year (safely removes stubborn lime build-up) and apply lubricant to the seals if they dry out.
- In winter you can use it as long as it is in a place that has heating. If this is not the case and there is a danger of frost, it is better not to use it.
As you can see, you can be prepared for any emergency that may arise during your vacation. You will remember your trips for the calm, tranquility and comfort both yours and your family's. You will all enjoy them, without scares or surprises.
Consultation here our portable camping toilets. With them you will only gain time, peace of mind and the medal for the best travel organizer in the family.
