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When we had a campervan, then camplet trailer tent, then folding camper. We had for almost 20 years in all a porta potti, covered in a cover I sewed which had a cushion so served as a seat as well.

This porta potti was used up to when we got the Caravan we now have and used for the first time in September this year. The pp is inside my sisters old shed just in case it is ever needed, especially as she had it before we did for about 10 years as we had an elsan loo till she gave us this one. So its been around and lasted well.

I think you have already come to a good conclusion, why pay our for what is not needed whne you have a perfectly good servicable loo already.

 By the way my big sis, turned her toilet compartment into a big larder cum pantry, as she needed that kind of space more than the loo compartment taking up to much room. I prefer the loo, but have no use for the shower bit, use the on site ones, so it also becomes a little storage room as well.

It is the very old, more harder plastic Thetford, well made back then.

Quote: Originally posted by JOANNE444 on 24/11/2012

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Hi Chrissie,thankyou . your right...If it aint broke why fix it!..On reflection ive got quite a few things stacked up in that toilet!..and where on earth would i put these things if i went ahead and installed a [wee wee only] loo?!..Like my other reply said..Nothing much to gain..Yes i am going to keep hold of my hard earned cash...maybe buy a few wind breakers [excuse the pun] and a decent ground sheet! Your Porta Poti has stood the test of time.Just goes to show...they made things to last back then! And the Larder idea is Fab!...dont get me started [LOL] could even install Hubby in there,when the snoring goes into overdrive! [chears]

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Nah! don't put hubby in there you may need to use it at night. Better to get yourself a box of Quies ear plugs. These used to be made  years ago by Martindale. They are little round wax balls covered with cotton wool. Tou peel the c.wool off. Hold in your hand to warm up, shape into a cone/paramid shape then put into your ears. It does not stop everything but it dulls it down enabling sleep, yet still allows the bell, door, yells, telephone to be heard. Had them for about 20 years now as my Bob was like listening to Concord v Jumbo Jet.

Its be kind to hubby week who else is going to make brekkers and cuppa.