Porta Potti - Qube 335 - Query - Carrying Cleaning Liquids in provided space

[WelshGas]

We decided that cupboard space was much more important than using it for the toilet. My wife made a cover that slips over it nicely and we use it as a foot rest at night and put it outside during the day when we are camping. Everyone has a different view... Some are completely against owning one and use the nearest field or hedgerow so other campers can walk it into their van..I say its your waste so its your problem..

That is a bit extreme. No way would I ever countenance having a toilet in my kitchen cupboard, living room or bedroom. I don’t at home and certainly would not in a California. Nor do I wish to carry a load of toxic chemicals, even if they are bio friendly.
Instead we have a toilet tent, a Bog in a Bag and the biodegradable bags sold by the company that are disposed of in the general waste along with the dog owners poo bags, or do they take them home in the California to spread on their own lawns etc:.
I certainly do not use the nearest field or hedgerow as you suggest, unlike many dog owners pets.

 

[BeeBee]

We decided that cupboard space was much more important than using it for the toilet. My wife made a cover that slips over it nicely and we use it as a foot rest at night and put it outside during the day when we are camping. Everyone has a different view... Some are completely against owning one and use the nearest field or hedgerow so other campers can walk it into their van..I say its your waste so its your problem..

We decided that cupboard space was much more important than using it for the toilet. My wife made a cover that slips over it nicely and we use it as a foot rest at night and put it outside during the day when we are camping. Everyone has a different view... Some are completely against owning one and use the nearest field or hedgerow so other campers can walk it into their van..I say its your waste so its your problem..

 

[BeeBee]

We have a drive away awning so it might live in there when we are stationary and the boot is taken up with all the other paraphernalia that each of us carry so it has to live somewhere on board as we travel. Hygiene, as another commentator is concerned with ,isn’t only a matter of where things are situated but ‘cleanliness’... and it seems some of us are concerned about toxins and chemicals ... well we are driving diesel vans !

 

[WelshGas]

We have a drive away awning so it might live in there when we are stationary and the boot is taken up with all the other paraphernalia that each of us carry so it has to live somewhere on board as we travel. Hygiene, as another commentator is concerned with ,isn’t only a matter of where things are situated but ‘cleanliness’... and it seems some of us are concerned about toxins and chemicals ... well we are driving diesel vans !

Not in my kitchen or bedroom I’m not.

 

[Monty-Wilf bus]

The bottom half of the Porta Potti has a very convenient provided space for carrying the cleaning liquids. Has anyone found two bottles that fit into that space, which can hold both the cleaning liquids?

Thanks in advance.

Elsan organic, 400ml fits perfectly. It is suitable for the waste tank and rinse so you only need one bottle £6.36 on amazon.

 

[Elly Swanson]

Elsan organic, 400ml fits perfectly. It is suitable for the waste tank and rinse so you only need one bottle £6.36 on amazon.

Handy to know, thanks.
When we first got ours last year I contacted Thetford to say I was disappointed not the get the little bottles. They found a couple of empty ones in the back of the store room and sent them to me. They don’t hold much though so this 400ml bottle looks a whole lot better.

 

[Pete Roberts]

That is a bit extreme. No way would I ever countenance having a toilet in my kitchen cupboard, living room or bedroom. I don’t at home and certainly would not in a California. Nor do I wish to carry a load of toxic chemicals, even if they are bio friendly.
Instead we have a toilet tent, a Bog in a Bag and the biodegradable bags sold by the company that are disposed of in the general waste along with the dog owners poo bags, or do they take them home in the California to spread on their own lawns etc:.
I certainly do not use the nearest field or hedgerow as you suggest, unlike many dog owners pets.

But you drive a VW Diesel that kicks out more toxic chemicals than any porta loo.
And I take it you never stop on a lay-by in France or Spain..You can’t move for all the toilet paper ....You chose what you want to go to the toilet in and let others do the same.

 

[GSX1300R]

But you drive a VW Diesel that kicks out more toxic chemicals than any porta loo.
And I take it you never stop on a lay-by in France or Spain..You can’t move for all the toilet paper ....You chose what you want to go to the toilet in and let others do the same.

As long as it’s not in the nearest lay-by...

 

[WelshGas]

But you drive a VW Diesel that kicks out more toxic chemicals than any porta loo.
And I take it you never stop on a lay-by in France or Spain..You can’t move for all the toilet paper ....You chose what you want to go to the toilet in and let others do the same.

Wouldn’t know . Never used a lay-by for toilet purposes. You also drive a diesel as well, so that cancels out me driving a diesel.
So toxic chemicals vs biodegradation.

 

[Kedaw]

I've just took delivery of my thetford 335 and noticed you can store chemicals in the loo itself. Does anyone make use of this? If so, any suggestions on make and size of chemical bottles that will fit into the small space?

 

[Pete Roberts]

I've just took delivery of my thetford 335 and noticed you can store chemicals in the loo itself. Does anyone make use of this? If so, any suggestions on make and size of chemical bottles that will fit into the small space?

When we bought our porta potti it already contained the bottles with the chemicals in..We just fill those up ..It must have been a promotion at the time..

 

[Monty-Wilf bus]

I've just took delivery of my thetford 335 and noticed you can store chemicals in the loo itself. Does anyone make use of this? If so, any suggestions on make and size of chemical bottles that will fit into the small space?

the following fits in the space, it’s organic and one bottle does both tank and flush.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00492IPBG/?tag=unique09f-21

 

[kurienp]

I've just took delivery of my thetford 335 and noticed you can store chemicals in the loo itself. Does anyone make use of this? If so, any suggestions on make and size of chemical bottles that will fit into the small space?

@Kedaw , did you read the posts above? (or was this a case where you started a new post and it was merged on here by the admins?). REad the thread and you should get your answer.

 

[Kedaw]

When we bought our porta potti it already contained the bottles with the chemicals in..We just fill those up ..It must have been a promotion at the time..

Thanks for the response, the chemicals don't come with the 335 any more but this thread is exactly what I needed.

 

[Kedaw]

the following fits in the space, it’s organic and one bottle does both tank and flush.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00492IPBG/?tag=unique09f-21

Thanks for the response, I should have looked a big harder and may have found this thread.

 

[Kedaw]

@Kedaw , did you read the posts above? (or was this a case where you started a new post and it was merged on here by the admins?). REad the thread and you should get your answer.

Thanks for the response, yes you're right admin put me on the right track and as you say the answers are all there....wish I'd looked a bit harder now.

 

[Elly Swanson]

When we bought our porta potti it already contained the bottles with the chemicals in..We just fill those up ..It must have been a promotion at the time..

Used to be standard. I wish they’d change the design, to a flat bottom, now they don’t do those bottles anymore. It’d be easier to clean.

 

[Agnes]

The bottom half of the Porta Potti has a very convenient provided space for carrying the cleaning liquids. Has anyone found two bottles that fit into that space, which can hold both the cleaning liquids?

Thanks in advance.

Elsan organic comes in small bottle which fits the space. Can be used for both waste and flush tanks. Supposedly more eco friendly.

 

[Elly Swanson]

Elsan organic comes in small bottle which fits the space. Can be used for both waste and flush tanks. Supposedly more eco friendly.

Be careful that the lids are on tight and don’t leak.

 

[clairedavenpo]

Thank you everyone for your inputs/feedback.

Documenting my final decision, in case anyone comes across this thread in the future.

Thetford replied that they have stopped manufacturing the bottles so no more available. They mentioned that the slot exists in the based due to the tooling that they have already created

Have not checked with the club shop yet, but suspect they may have run out as well.

I would personally like to keep some liquid in the slot to ensure that I always have some emergency/backup liquid if needed. The drawback of this is - it makes the PP at least another 400 gms heavier. Moving it from the rear of the van into the sleeping area at night - is fairly easy, but now will need to lug 400gms extra This is our regular use-case.

OBI Camping and Leisure (google for them) have small 200 ML bottles of both liquids that they sell and advertise as specifically made for the slot in the base of the PP 335. I have ordered both liquids and will store them in the slot. Will share a pic when the bottles arrive and are slotted into the recess in the base of the 335.

As mentioned, for regular use, keep the larger bottles in the rear cupboard.

My 345 came without these mini bottles and research has revealed Thetford are no longer making them so I was interested in your advice they might be obtained in OBI. I googled and they are in deed available. At a whopping £100.....