Yes, COVID spurred us on to invest… in our own camping toilet!

Previously we thought this was a bit excessive but the experience of an unpleasant toilet this last summer, combined with the importance good hygiene with respect to the virus, made us change our minds.  The convenience of not having to trek a long way across a field to the toilet is also great.

After a bit of research we opted for Thetford excellence electric flush. Thetford has a good reputation, which gave us confidence to invest.  This model has a larger waste tank so less emptying (although tank gets heavier in between empties!).  What with a proper seat, an electric flush and an integrated toilet roll holder, it is almost as good as toilet at home!

An important consideration is that you need space in your car for transporting it.  The waste tank and flush tank can be separated or there are smaller models available, but get your tape measure out before you place your order.

You need to get special chemicals and toilet rolls. I dose up on waste tank chemicals and water before the trip so that is ready.  Also dose up on flush tank chemicals but Thetford advise not travelling with full flush tank so water gets added at camp site.

At the end of trip, after emptying waste tank, I add tank cleaner so that it is doing its thing as I’m driving.  The movement is very good for this apparently!

New for next season will be sachets of chemicals – making dosing at the campsite easier and reducing the space needed for transporting chemicals.

R