The Porta Potti 565E truly reflects the knowledge and experience of its manufacturer in great detail. A true designer toilet. Manually operated piston pump for flushing the toilet; it is light, easy to use and ensures powerful flushing Flush Water Tank - a mixture of water and flush-water fluid such as Aqua Rinse Plus is poured directly into the flush-water top tank. This mixture is designed to clean the bowl and helps prolong the life of the seals after each use. There are 3 types of flushing mechanism; piston and bellows, both a kind of manual pump that require minimum effort, and a push button electric flush. Electric flush of course offers the most convenience (sorry couldn't resist) but in truth it really offers most benefit where physical limitations make it necessary due to illness, injury or disability. Electric flush carries a higher cost which for the average user is difficult to justify, given the ease of use and effectiveness of piston and bellows pumps. The design offers an Pistone pump system, water filling unit, and level indicator for the flush-water tank. This indicator and the level indicator of the waste-holding tank tell you when to fill the flush-water tank and when to empty the waste-holding tank. Additionally the Porta Potti 565P is equipped as standard with an integrated toilet roll holder. Its sleek and stylish design reflects all the years of knowledge and experience Porta Potti has accumulated. Manufactured to the finest detail, the 565E has an electric flushing system and has a higher seat than other models in the Porta Potti range – so it’s easy on the knees. Made from lightweight, high-quality durable plastic with a nifty toilet paper roll holder integrated into the base, the waste-holding tank will house 21L of your business and has an indicator to clearly display where your level is to avoid any cringe-worthy situations.

When you push the pump button, it makes an electric pumping noise that is louder than the manual version. With the manual pump I had on my 365 model, I could pump harder or softer depending on what I needed. The softer you pump it the quieter it is. If you are up in the middle of the night and someone else is sleeping, you can pump it softly and barely even hear it. As an example, the Dometic toilet that I recently reviewed has a smaller opening, making it feel too small for an adult to use on a regular basis. Smooth Flushing SystemLike Thetford, Dometic is another well-known brand, and this portable toilet for a campervan is a convenient option for touring. It’s simple to operate, thanks to the push button, while the tank level indicator will let you keep an eye on when it’s time to empty it. Blue Diamond Eco-Friendly Composting Toilet – image: Winfields Outdoors Blue Diamond Eco-Friendly Composting Toilet

This toilet offers a few features that none of the other offerings do. While all of the Porta Potti series toilets are great products, this one is a step above the rest. If you are looking for something that doesn’t feel like a portable toilet and more closely resembles the one you use in your home, the 565e may be the one for you. Over the years the 'Porta Potti' name has become so widely used and accepted that it has become a generic term used to describe all Portable Toilets, rather than a specific range of Thetford products. As the name implies a Porta Potti is a portable toilet that provides convenience and complete independence from fixed toilet systems. Thetford Portable Toilets are commonly used by campers, whether it be tent camping or trailer tents but are also frequently found in van conversions and campervans owing to their compact dimensions. The truth is there is no end to the number of places one might need a Portable Loo.At Homestead Caravans you will find alternative Chemical Toilets on show but admittedly, the Porta Potti range is the rule by which all alternatives are measured. Sure there are cheaper toilets around and they are not without their merits however, if you enjoy reading novels and solving complex equations while on the lav, you're going to need a Thetford Porta Potti. Thetford Toilets have a modern design with smooth lines and subtle curves, which not only look good but provide optimum comfort and ease of use too.

There are two types of chemicals you can use in your portable camping toilet. The first is the blue toilet fluid that you put in the waste holding tank, as mentioned above. You can also buy pink bowl cleaner. You can put this in your flushing water to keep the bowl area clean, germ-free and smelling pleasant. Once you are in a location where you can dump the tank, you can remove the sealed waste tank and dump it into an approved dumping area. Dumping is made easy with the rotating pour spout. You can aim it where you need it to go and dump it out with no splashing or mess. Besides the seat itself being comfortable, Thetford has also been generous with the seat opening. The seat opening on this toilet measures in at approximately 7 3/4″ wide x 11″ deep. This is larger than what you will often find in portable toilet options. Like most of the Thetford toilets, they have created a nice modern look that goes well in a camper without creating an eyesore. With its neutral color, it’s easy to include this toilet into any decor so that it blends in well. Integrated Toilet Paper Holder is a Nice TouchYou’ll feel like royalty sitting on your throne with the fancy and functional Porta Potti 565E portable toilet from Thetford. In keeping with all the portable toilet models that Thetford offers, this one is made from high-quality plastic. You know you are getting a quality product with the feel of the product and parts on it. I have used and reviewed other toilets that aren’t at the same level of quality as Thetford Porta Potti’s are known for. The design offers an integrated control panel, water filling unit and level indicator for the flush-water tank. This indicator and the level indicator of the waste-holding tank tell you when to empty the waste-holding tank. Some toilets don’t have this type of swivel spout on them and only have an opening directly on the waste tank. These are messier to dump in my experience and you have to be a little more careful. Pros Large Comfortable Seat Distinctive in shape and seating height, similar to that which you are accustomed to from your toilet at home