Thetford Porta Potti 365 Portable Toilet - White | Lightweight & Sanitary RV, Boat, Camping, Van, Truck & Medical Toilet | Perfect for Road Trips, Outdoor Adventures & Emergency Use

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.Bought this with a little trepidation but it worked very well! I decided against the e flush option and the bellows pump worked perfectly.I did a week’s long experiment where I set this up next to the commode in my home to test smell, usage, emptying and it passed with flying colors. The deodorizer smell was a bit overpowering at first but it’s better than smelling waste.I used the two products shown in the picture to dissolve and deodorize the waste. I added 10 quarts to the top half and 3 quarts in the bottom where waste accumulates per instructions.One concern I had was the ability to flush toilet paper and clear out any “shrapnel” from the bowl but two or three pumps of the bellows evacuated everything.Emptying it was no fun but the odor was not too bad (last bm was 6 hours previous but it was mostly broken down). I rinsed the lower half twice, once with a little bleach and it cleaned it out well. There are grips to be used while pouring out the waste and I recommend pouring slowly to avoid splashing.There was still a ton of water in the top half which is a testament to how little water was needed for flushing.This will come in very handy for camping trips!6’ 195 lbs, works as described. Stays clean, make sure you leave water on the seal to prevent the stink, after you flush. Get a nose plug for emptying, lol. Sturdy build, heavy when loaded up, may be an issue for some older people to carry. Height is almost normal toilet height.I researched several of these, and this had best ratings and reviews.Worth it, as I use it at a site without a toilet, and it quickly solved that problem. If you are looking for a stand alone toilet this will do you nicely.Don't wait until it's full. I suggest emptying before that. It is really heavy and awkward. Side note, I really did a number on the campsite toilet/plumbing when I emptied it. That's a lot of volume for one visit. Oof! Get a box of gloves. :)Sturdy, and just what is needed for a campout in the Oregon outback, if you are camping with a vehicle.The seat on this one is round and smaller than the toilet itself and it hurts the legs bad to sit on it and we are not overweight either. So buyer beware it's painful to sit on but a nice potty... they probably designed it that way to save money...A must have for traveling.This is a quality product. It fits in my small semi truck sleeper very well. Now I don’t have to worry about finding parking near a restroom, every truck driver knows that the truck stops are usually full when they get there, and having to park somewhere with no restroom for 10 hours could be a problem! This portable toilet has been a great addition to the truck. It tipped over on its side once the bottom tank did not leak! The top tank with the fresh flush water leaked a little, after one month of use this only happened once. I empty it out once a week when I get home and it’s not even close to full. Make sure you use RV toilet paper so you don’t have problems when emptying it out. Also you need to get the chemical stuff to put in the tank to keep the odor in check. Before using the toilet keep the lid closed and open the flush valve to release pressure in the bottom tank if you don’t do this before using the toilet you will get sprayed with your crap! This pressure builds up with changes in elevation or temperature changes.Mi experiencia a sido mala ya que en el primer uso que le di se me rompió el tirador de abrir el deposito y cayeron todas las piezas en el deposito ( imagínate luego para recuperarlas) , me pongo en contacto con el vendedor y me dice que no se puede devolver por " higiene" seguramente se pensara que su producto es de calidad y que he sido yo que no se tirar de una palanca, 100 euros tirados por el retrete nunca mejor dichoVery easy to use.Pour mon bateau!! Belle hauteur, bonne dimension, et semble faite plus robuste que d’autres modèles que j’ai eu auparavant!!Cuando lo pedi , costaba 3385 y ahora que llego me cobran 4058 , probocan que se pierda la confianzaEs excelente para lo que ha sido diseñado