regarding emptying of portapot toilets

cocoalover · Member

regarding emptying of portapot toilets

Happywanderer · The Master

They have to be emptied at a dump point most of the time, not all camps where you stay will have one so may not be possible to empty it before moving on but at the next town if they have a dump point.
I have a 10 litre as its easier for me to carry, got it from BigW, doesn't need to be a namebrand. They all do the same job, so to speak.

There are quite a few posts on this forum about portaloos and also what chemicals are best used. I use napisan and do a lot of others. I can empty it in to a normal toilet then.

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Always into a dump point... if the toilet you want to empty it into is on a septic tank it can make it stinky for weeks.
Please, please dont empty them into creeks, lakes etc.

Vic · Guru

Never had one, but like gerty said, don't empty them into a septic tank if using chemicals or roadside loos etc, the chemicals will kill the bacteria that break down the solids. I believe like HW said this is not a problem if using napisan or napisan generic (Coles, Woolies brands etc) but still could be frowned upon if you are seen doing it other than at a proper dump point.

Here is a dump point state by state listing that may help;

http://www.cmca.net.au/pages/motorhoming_information/public_dp_listing/index.php

On the carrying etc side of things, I have seen some people use those little fold up two wheel trolleys (much like those two wheel shopping bags you can buy) to take their tank over to the dump point in caravan parks etc.

JRH · Guru

cocoalover wrote:
Just thinking of buying a portable toilet for when we at free camps. Any suggestions re the brands? And are they heavy to lift etc when liquid is in the base?I imagine they can be emptied before moving on after perhaps 24 or 48 hours at the camp? Just an unknown subject ... lol :)

Regarding the weight of the bottom cassette. It depends of course on the capacity of the cassette for example a 20 litre cassette when full would weigh at least 20 kg's, water weighs 1 kg per liter.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

JRH wrote:
cocoalover wrote:
Just thinking of buying a portable toilet for when we at free camps. Any suggestions re the brands? And are they heavy to lift etc when liquid is in the base?I imagine they can be emptied before moving on after perhaps 24 or 48 hours at the camp? Just an unknown subject ... lol :)
Regarding the weight of the bottom cassette. It depends of course on the capacity of the cassette for example a 20 litre cassette when full would weigh at least 20 kg's, water weighs 1 kg per liter.

what do the solids weigh? biggrin

JRH · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
JRH wrote:
cocoalover wrote:
Just thinking of buying a portable toilet for when we at free camps. Any suggestions re the brands? And are they heavy to lift etc when liquid is in the base?I imagine they can be emptied before moving on after perhaps 24 or 48 hours at the camp? Just an unknown subject ... lol :)
Regarding the weight of the bottom cassette. It depends of course on the capacity of the cassette for example a 20 litre cassette when full would weigh at least 20 kg's, water weighs 1 kg per liter.
what do the solids weigh?

You tell me Womby. biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

03_troopy · Guru

They weigh heavily on your mind when you're in dire need to alleviate yourself of them.

JRH · Guru

03_troopy wrote:
They weigh heavily on your mind when you're in dire need to alleviate yourself of them.

That is so true pal.

Cruising Granny · Guru

I've noticed recently a lot of roadhouses have dump points clearly displayed in the vicinity of the driveway or parking area.
Look for the blue "dump point" sign.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

03_troopy wrote:
They weigh heavily on your mind when you're in dire need to alleviate yourself of them.

I don't have them anywhere near my mind biggrin

Vic & JRH well I can't answer for them biggrin

Smokeydk · Guru

I agree with what GD and Vic said...........DO NOT EMPTY INTO A NORMAL TOILET.........apart from messing up a septic system....whose going to clean up the loo after you ...........I've seen what they look like and am discusted with some ppl

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Smokeydk wrote:
I agree with what GD and Vic said...........DO NOT EMPTY INTO A NORMAL TOILET.........apart from messing up a septic system....whose going to clean up the loo after you ...........I've seen what they look like and am discusted with some ppl

I agree, but not all people leave a mess, I take a can of refresh spray with me whenever I empty a cassette even if it's a dump point outside, nice to get rid of the smell for the next person that use's the dump point.

Having said that mine does not smell biggrin

Blue Orchid · Senior Member

Even with the proliferation of dump points, we have had occassions when it is just not possible to locate one. This usually happens when we are a hundred kilometres or so deep into the bush and have been sitting on a serene, secluded spot enjoying nature and the scenery.

In these cases I use the rules embedded in my head from my days out bivouacing with the RAAF and have used those same rules when bushwalking.

1. Always dig a hole at least four times larger than the volume of contents you wish to dispose of.

2. Always move a minimum of 50 metres from any track or trail and further from any watercourse.

3. If there is a watercourse near the track, always dump on the opposite of the track to the watercourse.

4. If possible, dump in a depression between rising ground, checking first that the position does not lead to a watercourse.

5. Always carry some toilet paper, you never know when nature will call.

JRH · Guru

Blue Orchid wrote:
Even with the proliferation of dump points, we have had occassions when it is just not possible to locate one. This usually happens when we are a hundred kilometres or so deep into the bush and have been sitting on a serene, secluded spot enjoying nature and the scenery.

In these cases I use the rules embedded in my head from my days out bivouacing with the RAAF and have used those same rules when bushwalking.

1. Always dig a hole at least four times larger than the volume of contents you wish to dispose of.

2. Always move a minimum of 50 metres from any track or trail and further from any watercourse.

3. If there is a watercourse near the track, always dump on the opposite of the track to the watercourse.

4. If possible, dump in a depression between rising ground, checking first that the position does not lead to a watercourse.

5. Always carry some toilet paper, you never know when nature will call.

Also watch out for the spinifex, it is damned sharp, I know. smile smile smile

Travel Bug · Guru

Wombat wrote:
I agree, but not all people leave a mess, I take a can of refresh spray with me whenever I empty a cassette even if it's a dump point outside, nice to get rid of the smell for the next person that use's the dump point.
Having said that mine does not smell

Do you drink perfume Womby?? biggrin biggrin

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Travel Bug wrote:
Wombat wrote:
I agree, but not all people leave a mess, I take a can of refresh spray with me whenever I empty a cassette even if it's a dump point outside, nice to get rid of the smell for the next person that use's the dump point.
Having said that mine does not smell
Do you drink perfume Womby??

NO, but I like your thinking biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

Hylda&Jon · Guru

03_troopy wrote:
They weigh heavily on your mind when you're in dire need to alleviate yourself of them.