Given their popularity for motorhomes and campervans, we thought it only right that we cover in more detail the Porta Potti range by Thetford. We even have one installed ourselves in Bertha. They are particularly popular for obvious reasons in self conversions due to their overall ease of installation – given that they don’t really need any at all.
If anything was a case of unpack and go it is these!
Thetford’s Porta Potti range is known for being self-contained, easy to empty and hygienic, with no need for sewer connections — just add water and toilet chemicals to the tanks.
🚻 Compact & Everyday Models (Best for Camping & Small Vans)
- Thetford Porta Potti 145 Toilet — Basic, lightweight model with a manually operated bellow flush; great for weekend camping, short trips and small spaces.
- Thetford Porta Potti Qube 165 Portable Toilet / OLPRO Thetford Porta Potti 165 Portable Toilet — Slightly larger with better waste and flush capacity; still very portable.
- Thetford Porta Potti 335 Toilet — Mid size option with a more substantial piston pump flush to make flushing and emptying easier for you.
🚿 Mid-Size & Higher-Comfort Models
- Thetford Porta Potti 345 Toilet & Porta Potti Qube 365 Portable Toilet — Larger tanks and easier emptying; ideal if you’re using it more often or with more people.
⚡ Premium & Electrically Assisted Flush Option
- Thetford Porta Potti 565E Curve Portable Toilet — Another high end version with electric powered flushing and a larger capacity.
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🧰 What makes them so popular?
Tank design: Thetford Porta Potti units typically consist of two snap-together parts —
- Top tank holds fresh water for flushing
- Bottom tank stores waste
Separate tanks make them light to handle and easy to empty
Flushing systems:
Care products: Thetford recommends using their Aqua Kem Blue (waste tank chemical) and Aqua Rinse (flush tank additive) to reduce odour and keep parts clean.
- Manual bellow pump — cheap, simple and reliable
- Piston pump — gives a stronger flush if needed
- Electric flush — most comfortable but heavier and pricier
Other Features
- Carry handle on waste tank
- Integrated pour out spout
- Improved seating comfort (you’d be surprised)
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