kcowyo
Senior Member
I thought it might be interesting to see and discuss good options for showering and a camp toilet. Knowing some FWC models have the shower option or cassette toilet, but what about those that don't. What are you using, liking, disliking, shopping for, making at home, etc.
I'm one whose camper set-up offers no showering or toilet options so I've gone with the following (including links) -
The Zodi Extreme Shower
Basically it is a 2.5 gallon stainless steel can with a pressure pump and small hose. These are a little pricey, $140-ish, but that includes the stove stand, a thermometer displaying water temps and a carrying bag. I lucked out and picked up a "used only once" kit for $60. All bagged up it is similar in size to a rolled up camp chair. I know of people who have made their own can and hose with parts from Home Depot for around $60. These can be heated either using the stove stand or right on the stove top in your camper.
To insure some privacy while showering, I purchased the Outback Porta Privy tent from Cabela's for $50, but I hear Sportsman's Warehouse has them for $40.
Other than being a big PITA to learn to fold back up, these are a great shelter. It comes with a PVC floor with drain, zip open moon roof, shower head holder, soap & shampoo pockets, glow in the dark zippers, and towel hanger. It's lightweight and folds up to the size of a garbage can lid. For easy set up, available features, a good price-point and compact size to store, I give the Porta Privy very high marks.
For those times when a tree just won't do, I found a great solution for a camp toilet. I picked up a Collapsable Toilet Chair from Cabela's, for $20. It works great with the Porta Privy tent for absolute privacy when needed.
I liked this chair better than a cassette toilet that I don't really have room for and I liked it better than the popular 3 legged toilet chairs because it is much more sturdy. It folds up just like a camp chair, in its own carry-bag and takes up the same amount of room. It also has a solid flap/lid so it can be used as additional chair in camp. It came with 10 plastic bags for disposing of what you've disposed of.
So far I'm very happy with these 3 products. They're relatively inexpensive, compact & lightweight, stow easily, work as advertised, keeps the kids & lady happy and provide a little bit of luxury and comfort when off the beaten path.
So what about everyone else? What are your store bought or homemade solutions?
I'm one whose camper set-up offers no showering or toilet options so I've gone with the following (including links) -
The Zodi Extreme Shower
Basically it is a 2.5 gallon stainless steel can with a pressure pump and small hose. These are a little pricey, $140-ish, but that includes the stove stand, a thermometer displaying water temps and a carrying bag. I lucked out and picked up a "used only once" kit for $60. All bagged up it is similar in size to a rolled up camp chair. I know of people who have made their own can and hose with parts from Home Depot for around $60. These can be heated either using the stove stand or right on the stove top in your camper.
To insure some privacy while showering, I purchased the Outback Porta Privy tent from Cabela's for $50, but I hear Sportsman's Warehouse has them for $40.
Other than being a big PITA to learn to fold back up, these are a great shelter. It comes with a PVC floor with drain, zip open moon roof, shower head holder, soap & shampoo pockets, glow in the dark zippers, and towel hanger. It's lightweight and folds up to the size of a garbage can lid. For easy set up, available features, a good price-point and compact size to store, I give the Porta Privy very high marks.
For those times when a tree just won't do, I found a great solution for a camp toilet. I picked up a Collapsable Toilet Chair from Cabela's, for $20. It works great with the Porta Privy tent for absolute privacy when needed.
I liked this chair better than a cassette toilet that I don't really have room for and I liked it better than the popular 3 legged toilet chairs because it is much more sturdy. It folds up just like a camp chair, in its own carry-bag and takes up the same amount of room. It also has a solid flap/lid so it can be used as additional chair in camp. It came with 10 plastic bags for disposing of what you've disposed of.
So far I'm very happy with these 3 products. They're relatively inexpensive, compact & lightweight, stow easily, work as advertised, keeps the kids & lady happy and provide a little bit of luxury and comfort when off the beaten path.
So what about everyone else? What are your store bought or homemade solutions?
. I think I got two extra heads for 2.50 each at REI. I took a closed cell camping pad and some ducktape and made a carrier/insulator sleeve for the shower. This prevents cracked shower heads when I toss it up in the Thule and it lets you heat the water up after dinner and shower after dark. I have also got the water into the hot range, put a down jacket over the top of the closed tank pump head and it will still be quite warm in the morning as long as the evening temps don't drop too low.
