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Portable Restrooms - tokmik - 01-25-2010
Almost all campgrounds have a bathroom of some sort, even government campgrounds. Granted, most of these are not the best facilities, but they will do. When you're really out in the wilderness, you will have to come up with something yourself. The whole portable potty industry is booming. There are several options available to people. You can also develop your own system very cheaply.
First off, there is a portable toilet that is basically a plastic square box. It is divided into two sections that are clamped together. The top has a hinged door and tiny toilet bowl. Between the inner bowl and the outer surface, there is an area for rinse water. A pumping mechanism brings out some of the water when you flush. To flush, you pull a handle that opens the bottom of the bowl. This allows the waste to fall into the bottom section. When the tank is full you disconnect it and take it to the "dump station." These toilets do need a treatment and there are several treatments that are available as a powder, tablet or liquid. These treatments can be purchased at most camping supply stores.
Children may be reluctant to use this new toilet system, especially because there is no reassuring flush. On the flip side, some children will want to use it way too much. If they are leery, then you can try it out at home first.
Enjoy your camping trip and restroom trailers.