Trip to the loo my darling!

[ChrisB]

This is a genuine question for users of porta pottis or similar loos.

What sort of loo roll do you use. Thetford recommend using their own brand of special paper, which is expensive. I use this and it works fine.

I was just wondering if anyone else uses normal 'bog standard' loo roll and if so, do they have any problems at the disposal point etc.


Regards

ChrisB

 

[Digger]

The special paper breaks down fully so is recommended for a reason I think

 

[Rich20]

Standard loo paper. Never had a problem. Just make sure the container is fully emptied to prevent any clogging.

 

[flying banana]

I use a dock leaf in the bushes

 

[ChrisB]

I use a dock leaf in the bushes

Remember the old saying, wherever you find dock leaves you also find nettles ouch!

 

[GrannyJen]

I used to use ordinary loo paper, never a problem.

 

[andyinluton]

The cheaper "basic" breaks down a lot better than the 3 ply expensive quilted stuff.

 

[JohnGuppy]

Its thinner so you use more

 

[GrannyJen]

i get mine from who gives a crap

http://www.whogivesacrap.org

 

[JohnGuppy]

when I was a lad we used old newspaper cut in sections bound with old string gave you something to read while waiting for the world to go by

 

[Erbster]

We use normal paper but always bag the paper rather than putting in porta potti


Charles

 

[jts46]

We use normal paper but always bag the paper rather than putting in porta potti


Charles

Hello Charles, remember me from Hanover?
What sort of bag do you use, i hope it is green and friendly

 

[ArunAlec]

I use no

We use normal paper but always bag the paper rather than putting in porta potti


Charles

I'm thinking of going down this route. It's the flushing of paper that my Biopot finds a challenge. As has been discussed on other threads it's quite acceptable to put the bagged paper in with general waste .... Or so I understand!

 

[WelshGas]

I use no

I'm thinking of going down this route. It's the flushing of paper that my Biopot finds a challenge. As has been discussed on other threads it's quite acceptable to put the bagged paper in with general waste .... Or so I understand!

That's where the Disposable nappies go.
Mind you, if you are going to all that trouble then you might as well use the " Bog in a Bag ".

 

[Erbster]

Hello Charles, remember me from Hanover?
What sort of bag do you use, i hope it is green and friendly

Yes John, I remember.
Great trip. We've put 7000mi on ours since then... 8))


Charles

 

[Tomatoman65]

I used to use ordinary loo paper, never a problem.

And nowadays?

 

[GrannyJen]

And nowadays?

Still do, but no longer use a Portapotti

 

[BikerGran]

Ordinary loo paper but the cheaper sort. Yes you might use more than the quilted ones, but it breaks down easier. Haven't had a problem yet.

 

[DOUG MILNE]

I use a dock leaf in the bushes

I think that is very sad. We here in NZ try to discourage people from crapping in other peoples property or bush. Imagine some one pulling up in front of your house & dumping on your lawn. Surely you are NOT A RESPONSIBLE CALI OWNER. May u grab a hand full of nettles next time as the other reader mentioned.

 

[Eileen]

This is also frowned upon in the UK and possibly illegal,

I think that is very sad. We here in NZ try to discourage people from crapping in other peoples property or bush. Imagine some one pulling up in front of your house & dumping on your lawn. Surely you are NOT A RESPONSIBLE CALI OWNER. May u grab a hand full of nettles next time as the other reader mentioned.

This is also frowned upon in the UK and possibly illegal, I would hope the poster is in the minority of California owners.

 

[Flood51]

Clearly flying banana was joking and you don't generally find dock leaves in front gardens so switching it to a dump on someone's lawn seems a bit of a leap. If he's caught short on a hike goes somewhere off footpath and does actually use a dock leaf I see no problem at all. It is far better than putting it in a plastic bag and hanging it from a bush or tree like some dog owners.

 

[BikerGran]

This is also frowned upon in the UK and possibly illegal,


This is also frowned upon in the UK and possibly illegal, I would hope the poster is in the minority of California owners.

I think that Flying Banana was probably joking? That's how I read it anyway. .....

 

[flying banana]

it was a joke. well spotted....now calm down...of course dumping on people's property is frowned upon in the UK. same as new Zealand . do you think I go round crimping off a length of dirty spine on people's front lawn? as mentioned at least we don't hang it in trees like dog owners. now relax........

 

[aileron346]

Ordinary cheaper loo paper works just fine.

 

[motacyclist]

when I was a lad we used old newspaper cut in sections bound with old string gave you something to read while waiting for the world to go by

Luxury. Absolute bloody luxury. When I were a lad we couldn’t even afford newspaper, we had to use old postage stamps. But even that was luxury compared to my dad, he didn’t even have toilet and had to hold it in until he was 14 when he went to work in the salt mines, and even then he had to queue up for 2 hours after his shift.