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91 of 92 found the following review helpful:
 Really great portable toilet!! Jan 06, 2008
By J. Keller
I bought this porta-pot for a camping trip out in the desert in an area where there are no facilities. I was skeptical, but I really didn't relish the idea of squatting out in the open where there are literally hundreds of off-roaders zooming by throughout the day. I kept this unit in my tent and never have I camped with such luxury. No more freezing late-night runs to potty outside or piddling in a bucket to be dumped later. It was great!! No odor leakage problems between uses and it was very easy to dump out. I was worried it would get too heavy to lift since I was travelling sans hubbie, but it wasn't a problem. When I got home, I cleaned it up with a bit of water-bleach solution and a good rinse - clean up was very easy.
It comes with a 4oz sample of Liquid Gold concentrated toilet deodorizer that you add to the holding tank (enough for one load); if you plan to dump it more than once on your trip, I recommend you stock up on more of this handy item. Also, dealing with solids took a bit of ingenuity...I found that a very thin layer of TP at the bottom of the bowl took care of any sticky issues. I'm just saying. Another tip - collecting your "yellow" paper in a small plastic trash bag and/or adding it to the campfire pit saves space inside the holding tank.
68 of 68 found the following review helpful:
Camping and at Home Jul 25, 2007
By R. Miller
"R. Miller"
I had an older model of this type of portable toilet, but the years had taken their toll and it was time to replace it. The Visa 268 has been a good choice. The flushing mechanism is much improved over my old model and it seems much less likely to break. I also decided to spend a little more for the 268 since its holding tank is larger and that means more time between emptying. Of course, the seat could always be bigger for someone like me with a bigger sitter, but at least it holds up under my more than 250 pounds of weight. The construction keeps odors contained and I have never had a problem with leaking.
In a house with only one bathroom, and more than one person, this portable toilet is kept within easy reach in the basement. In case of emergencies, particularly if two people become ill at the same time, it comes in awfully handy. When camping, there is little better than not having to run to the public restroom, or out into the woods, in the middle of the night. Keeping this toilet right in the tent makes camping a whole lot more tolerable.
64 of 66 found the following review helpful:
Great Product Aug 20, 2006
By firemn74
We are big Nascar fans and attend at least 3 race weekends per year and we have thought about getting one of these for a long time (sick of using public port-o-pots). This unit is the answer to our prayers. If you have used a toilet in a camper, this is very similar. Before I actually used the unit, I filled it with CLEAN WATER to test the seals and they held with NO Leaking. It is also easy to use and dispose of the waste. Good Product, Very Happy.
32 of 32 found the following review helpful:
 Good potty, but a couple of issues... Jul 29, 2008
By Diane Putnam
I bought this for a cabin that has no septic system. Comfortable, works perfectly - order extra Liquid Gold deodorizer, a 4 oz. sample comes with it. All-in-all a luxury camp potty! My only problems are:
The 5 1/2 gallon holding tank is way too heavy for me to deal with by myself. Bummer. OK, so I should have found out how much that would weigh, but it didn't occur to me. I don't recall that any of the brands talking about this, but they should. (Hey, not every porta-potty empty-er is a man! Some women have to do things for themselves, to paraphrase Annie Lennox!)
And, I read somewhere (maybe here) when researching this brand/model that two people can use it for a week before emptying. No, no, no...ONE person can use it for a week... So much for my every-two-week plan!
29 of 29 found the following review helpful:
a nice product Jun 26, 2009
By Ed Parigian
"book lover"
I did a bunch of research and actually tried a couple of my friends' toilets before I bought this one, and bought and returned another one (unused). This one has the largest seat, which was brought to my attention when a (larger) friend tried to sit on the unit I ultimately returned...it was a tight fit. I'm only 5'9" and 160 lbs., but the larger seat really makes a difference in comfort and ease of use. It seems about the same as the others as far as quality...they're all plastic, and the finish on this is as good as any of them. This product has about the same footprint and height as the others in the $100-150 range, give or take a couple of inches, and the mechanisms are about the same. The square design and sturdy flat cover are nice because it maximizes the use of it's footprint and you can stack things securely on top of it. None of the units I tried really has a great flushing system, the nature of the beast with these small units, but this one was somewhat better than average. I think the key points for me are the larger seat, efficient design, nice finish and the fact that my friend (the aforementioned larger guy) has had one for a few years and he's happy with it. I'm real picky about everything I buy (which may or may not be a good thing), and I think this is a nice product at a fair price.
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