Some motorhomes and most campervans have one already installed, and some people like to use the campsites if they’re in a tent or don’t have one. But if you’re caught short and you’re in desperate need, a portable toilet can be a glorious sight and item to own.
At Parkers, we have sifted through the lot and, like Renton from Trainspotting, we’ve delved deep into porta-potty land. After our exploring, we’ve come up with some of the best there are out there to help you enjoy your outdoor activities to the maximum.
Here are the best portable camping toilets for caravans, campervans and tents.
Portable Camping Toilets
Thetford Porta Potti 565E
Price: £161.10 | VIEW OFFER
The 565E is the premium in the Porta Potti range, and it’s a touch pricey at £129.95. However, for the wedge of money, you get supreme storage and waste holding. The flushable toilet can carry 15 litres in the flushable tank and 21 litres in the waste tank.
With a level indicator to save from any spillages, there’s also an integrated toilet roll holder to keep packing down to a minimum. The waste tank also comes with a carry holder to make trips to emptying the tank a lot easier
Pros
• All in one toilet
• Toilet roll holder
• Easy to clean and empty
Cons
• Can be heavy when full
Campingaz Easygo Portable Toilet
Price: £62.42 | VIEW OFFER
With a maximum weight capacity of 130 kilos and an improved height of 41 centimetres, you’ll feel king of the castle as you sit on the throne.
Aimed at the market for sturdiness and not to be hidden away, the Campingaz is on the larger side of portable toilets the detachable waste tank has a carry handle and a waste disposal point on the tank, useful for avoiding any splashback when emptying.
As a nice finishing touch, Campingaz has applied a special antibacterial coating to all surfaces which you may come into contact with, this kills off any unwanted bacteria and, apparently, keeps the smell to a minimum.
Pros
• Large weight capacity
• Sturdy
• Detachable waste tank
Cons
• Be weary of splashback when emptying
Bivvy Loo
Price: £59.99 | VIEW OFFER
If you’re going camping in a tent for fishing, you might not want something quite so cumbersome and large, something which folds flat would do the trick just nicely. CarpLife has made the Bivvy, the perfect loo for you.
Once assembled, the corrugated cylinder section can support up to 146kg, which is impressive for something which packs down to only eight centimetres thick. The liner bags contain a special powder that, when combined with waste, produces a neutral gel that makes tidying up a doddle. These bags can then be disposed of safely.
Pros
• Collapsable
• Impressive weight bearing
Cons
• Make sure you have enough bags as you don’t want to be caught short
• If it goes wrong, it goes wrong…
Blue Diamond Eco-Friendly Composting Toilet
Price: £279.99 | VIEW OFFER
This Portaloo is good for the environment, it doesn’t use any chemicals which could damage waterways and other environments. It has two separate compartments, one for liquids and compartment number two for solids.
Once you have finished on the Eco-Friendly Composting toilet, you use sawdust or peat to start the composting process. Each compartment has capacity levels of around 8 litres and it’s made from very rugged and durable plastics which can take a weight of 200kg.
Pros
• Large weight bearing
• Separate compartments
Cons
• Very expensive
Camping accessories
There are some options that you may want to consider using when camping to make things just that little bit more comfortable.
Bivvy Loo Refill Pack
Price: £14.24 | VIEW OFFER
These liners are what will keep your Bivvy loo clean and reusable, without them then you might end up in a rather messy situation. Each pack has 40 biodegradable wipes, 12 biodegradable portable loo liners and 12 sachets of absorbent waste management powder.
Each sachet of powder can turn up to two litres of liquid waste into a gel. How much liquid waste can be converted depends on salt content, but this will vary between 750ml and 2 litres.
WolfWise Pop Up Privacy Tent
Price: £39.99 | VIEW OFFER
This privacy tent will keep you feeling a little more discreet while camping in the woods. Also, because standing up in a tent can be tricky, it can also act as somewhere for you to get changed or shower. There is a mesh cover at the top, which allows odours to ventilate and comes with a rain cover and is super easy to erect.
Cleenly Chemical Rinse Solution
Price: £17.95 | VIEW OFFER
If using a portable toilet, it’s best to keep it clean and break down any waste which is inside for everyday general hygiene. Chemical solutions like Cleeny will safely break down any waste and also helps to keep waste tanks clean.
The pink toilet rinse is to use in the flush water. Flush water is often the cause of odours in camping and motorhomes. This solution will keep it smelling clean and help protect the lining of the toilet bowl while keeping the flush system working effectively.
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