-- [ From: John H. Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --

Life in the Alaska bush can be the mother of invention. In an emergency(not
life threatening - but one might feel that it is when the moment is upon
them) I discovered that a sheetrock mud bucket with a garbage can liner
(plastic bag) makes a fantastic "porta-potti". When business is done, seal
the bag, put the lid on the bucket, and transport to a convenient disposal
point. No muss, no fuss, no smell....sealed lid. And if it tips over, the
sealed lead prevents any leakage. Add a fresh bag and you are ready for
business again.!!

They are great!!

John Rodgers
'85 GL Driver from Alaska in Alabama, overhauling his wheels.
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Date: Wednesday, 01-Jul-98 07:43 AM

From: GMBulley                 \ America On-Line: (GMBulley)
To:   Vanagon                  \ Internet:    (vanagon@vanagon.com)

Subject: singing the praises of the Porta-potti, was: Misc. dumb questions

In a message dated 98-06-30 23:18:56 EDT, Goldenroad@AOL.COM writes:

<< 5. I know I'm not the only one who wants a toilet in my van. Suggestions?
 Smart-aleck remarks? >>

Words are not capable for reccomending HIGHLY ENOUGH the fitting of
"facilities" for your VW camper. One could debate for weeks, (like the
spring- compression droll) whether it is better to leave off the tires, but
have a comode while out on the highway/backwoods, or have tires, but no
potty... I'd ride on the bare steel rims.

We use a "Porta-Potti", and it is fantastic. In the area just inside the
sliding door, we drilled/bolted some small luggage anchors through the
bulkhead; we strap down the potti there with some 3/4" wide nylon web strap
with a quick-release buckle. I don't know much about other brands, butt (sic
) the porta-potti can take a tumble when "full" and not purge a drop. I'm
sold!

Whether you are driving down the winding backroads and hear the call of
nature, or you have "camped" in a truck-stop parking lot; whether there are
many racoons and other butt-biters where you are camping, or you are out
running errands in town and can't find a place to "go", there's nothing
better than having a potti with you in your camper. You may want to fit
curtains, if you don't have them already. We are thinking about fitting some
. :)

gmbulley
cary, nc

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