Carrying Porta Potti in Car - Do I fill with water before I leave

[Beachman]

Howdee,

I have a Thethford 365 and wondering before you leave on trips, do you fill the reservoir section with water before you leave?? Or do I need to carry water to fill it once we arrive at our destination.

Thanks

Brett 

[micko]

hi brett we just got a porta potti youself the way i am thinking is that the top tank cap is not a air tight fit to allow air to get in when flushing so water would prob slash out just my thoughts

[tinkera]

HI Brett You can do everything before you leave home the water tank can be filled then put a plastic bag under the lid it won,t leak.I found a plastic bin at Bunnings a dark grey one which fits the base perfectly  except the hight so when transporting used or unused no spills can leak into the CT. TINKERA

[BJ76]

Hi all,

We have always filled ours before leaving and have never had a leak (touch wood).

BJ

[gu tourer]

same as BJ, I've taken our portapotti from brisbane up to fraser island a couple of times with the top tank full, stored in the camper, with no water splashing out.  the filler cap isn't really a water tight seal but unless you getting into rough tracks i don't think you'll have any problems...
adrian

[Old Croc + plus one]

We have always  filled our prior to departing also in the past 13 years not a drop has leaked and thats with using it on run with overnight stops maybe we have been lucky !

[Robbo]

Yep, same here. We have a Thetford 365 also and always have filled it up before heading away and have never had any problems with spillage. So i'd say just go for it.

Cheers

Robbo 

[rellbell]

We carted out Thetford 365 to the cape and back in the CT in all situations without a leak, but i usually put a wheely bin liner bag in the box just as extra insurance.

[Beachman]

Thanks for the replies. It's filled with water and packed in a plactic bag (within the box) So off we go tomorrow and see how it handles the bumps on the beach.

[Black Diamond]

You could always add the chemicals before you leave, and carry a two litre bottle of water.

[gronk]

Only the missus uses ours, but she never puts any water in it at all....just a dash of chemical to make it smell pretty...............but its only used for no.1's.......all else its a shovel !!

[jeeps]

I fill my top tank up with chemicals and put chemicals with a small bit of water in the bottom tank before leaving. Mine does leak a little bit but it usually only goes into the bowl. It's more worthwhile carrying water in the porta pottie than finding somewhere to carry the water.

cheers