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[SunMan]

Sorry to beat a dead horse but I gotta say here that i would never have bought any type of porta potti, the concept never appealed to me and i have always been a dig a hole and burn the paper kind of guy. That said, my Hawk came with a Thetford 135 (the El Cheapo model) and it sat in the garage for the first year.

Many of the places I like to go to in Baja to surf, although remote, are not always unpopulated. Some of these places have serious issues with human waste. Anyway, a couple of years ago I decided lug it along for convenience and to do my part in not exacerbating the problem and I must say i was surprised. I'm not too keen on the thought of dragging my deuces around with me, especially where i sleep. That said I've only used it a half dozen times but so far it has never leaked and i have never detected an unpleasant odor. And the roads that lead to these places are some of the worst.

Anyway, i'm not advocating for or against porta potti's, just stating my experience. The WAG bag concept really appeals to me but for now i think i'll continue to use my Thetford out of convenience when i venture into these sensitive places. They seem to work and it appears they know what they are doing in this field. Hope it doesn't prove me wrong!

[craig333]

Yeah, never had a leakage problem with mine either.

[leadsled9]

I've never had my porta potti leak either. I also have a Pett toilet with the waag bags. I use the porta potti for long stays (a week or more)....and I use the Pett toilet for short trips (a couple of days). It's the best of both worlds.

[InspectorLance]

For the type of traveling I do, the the porta potti is the perfect solution for late nite or emergencys. I dont think many would appreciate a person with thier pants down squating on a pad. Thats for the outback and desert camping.

I want to know what make and model fits under the seat of a newer Grandby ? Yes, I want the short uncomfortable one that everyone hates. It fits nice, tucks away, and only pull out when really needed.

Thanks you

Lance

[HiCap]

For the type of traveling I do, the the porta potti is the perfect solution for late nite or emergencys. I dont think many would appreciate a person with thier pants down squating on a pad. Thats for the outback and desert camping.

I want to know what make and model fits under the seat of a newer Grandby ? Yes, I want the short uncomfortable one that everyone hates. It fits nice, tucks away, and only pull out when really needed.

Thanks you

Lance

I had old Thetford 135, just bought 2010 Hawk. I wanted new porta potti. Found Flamma BI-POT 34, just fits into space for porta potti in Hawk, had to cut off front boult holding couch at nut. Got it for $79 with free shiping special from JC Whitney. Holding tank on Flamma BI-PORT 34 is at 1/3 gallon more than Thetford 135. In real life practical use more than that.

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[InspectorLance]

Thank you. That is exactly the info I needed.

[camelracer]

I can attest to the fact that these things seal very well. If you're going from low altitude to high altitude be careful when you open the valve.
Don't ask how I found this out.

[dsrtrat]

I use this system (the small Boom Box) for self support river trips and carry it in the camper in areas that have waste carry out requirements. Works fine for occasional use,small and compact, lightweight.

http://www.eco-safe.net/

Dsrtrat

[Ted]

I can attest to the fact that these things seal very well. If you're going from low altitude to high altitude be careful when you open the valve.
Don't ask how I found this out.

We know how you know. Since most of our trips start at sea level and are into higher elevations, we now put a post-it note on the lid when we leave - "Open flush valve before lifting lid".

[craig333]

Speaking of things to avoid, don't let large groups use it even if you strenuously mention to be sure and let you know if the guage gets in the red.