Reasonably Priced Toilet/Shower Hut?

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LFD2037

LFD2037

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Looking for a 'pop up' type hut enclosure for a toilet and shower. Don't need the best and don't want junk. Wanting to be able to fit a portable toilet in it and can accommodate shower head/hose. Also wanting to be able to remove toilet and put down wood floor crate when showering so mud doesn't splash up when showering. Ideas on a decent unit that fits my needs?
 
These work well.

Outback_Porta_Privy_Privacy_Tent_Features.jpg
 
^ another vote for the Porta-Privy. Compact, sturdy, quick up/down and gets the job done. Tried others but prefer the speedy set-up/collapse and small storage footprint of this one.

Decker's Hot Camp showers has the latest version finally back in stock (website shows out of stock but they do have them available...).

http://hotcampshowers.com/inc/sdetail/379
 
Price isn't showing because its says their out of stock. Price?
 
$69.95...shows in my view per my link above. Add it to cart...
 
Is it me or is trying to collapse those things more difficult than it should be? Seems like sometimes it folds right back down perfectly, then the next time I have to battle with it for 20 minutes trying to get it to collapse.

As a result, I'm toying around with a PVC pipe "curtain rod" to hang from my roof rack along with a standard shower curtain. That way (in theory) I fold up the curtain, disconnect all the PVC and stow away. Shouldn't take any more storage space than the enclosure above and should be easier to put away. Granted privacy won't be perfect and I wouldn't be able to move the PVC "enclosure" away from the truck.
 
I have the one pictured above. And yes, if you don't use it all the time it is a brain scratcher to fold back up. By the end of summer it is a snap.
 
Maybe save a video on your phone?

x3 on porta-privy... Quality could be better though.

I recently had an opportunity to see the Oztent CR-1 and it is the same design (some differences in features) but appears to be of slightly better quality? However, just checked the website and it is discontinued. If you can find leftover stock, I'd suggest one of those. Let me know too, I'll pick one up!

http://www.oztent.com/oztent-accessories/oztent-change-rooms#.U4oDqBbAqtY
 
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I don't know the story on the original Porta-Privy but Andy @ Decker's, after seemingly a few years of PP being defunct, brought the current version to market recently. I haven't seen the new version and can't say if it is made of the same fabric or not. He did tell me he had the original interior stiff plastic soap/toiletries pockets remade from mesh material.

Too bad the Oztent versions have been discontinued. Maybe I'll just sew heavier duty bottom anchor corners on mine and call it a day...that's the only portion that ripped out (where it gets staked). Other than that it's the best privy I've owned of the 4 different units.
 
Ah, I didn't know there was an updated version. I'm reading they improved the zipper too. I have the older Porta-Privy with the clear plastic toiletry pocket and ripped sand bag pockets. I understand the clear plastic design was to keep toilet paper dry when the enclosure is used as a shower. My friends Porta-Privy arrived with the zipper inverted on the carrying case. Works fine as long as the case is inside out ;)

I did not get to compare the two privies side-by-side. But I recall the zipper on the Oztent CR-1 to be bigger. It had some nice zippered guy line pockets and mesh interior pockets. I guess those few features gave me the initial impression that it might be a better product. The fabric was no thinner than the Porta-Privy but maybe not any thicker. The PP does have more features like the sandbag pockets, the clothes line and removable floor. I like the zippered moonroof on the PP. The CR-1 appears to have a normally open top with an optional cap that is likely more rain-proof but also more time to set-up.

I believe the PP to use spring steel vs the Oztent's fiberglass rods. Not sure which one makes for a more taught enclosure.
 
FWIW: The storage bag that came with my original gave up the ghost after just a few trips. I had an awning shop make me a new cover from scrap but much heavier duty Sunbrella fabric reusing the zipper from the original storage bag. This was before I purchased a sewing machine.

The original crapanese zipper failed later on...and I, using a YKK zipper, R&R'd it...so all is well once again with the storage bag.

But even though it was 2/3 the cost of the entire Porta-Privy, at $40 spent to date on the new cover (more than fair BTW), it has proven to be a worthy and rip proof bag for all subsequent trips...
 
Does anyone have any experience with the Cleanwaste tent? Excellent reviews, very sturdy, fast setup. There is even a hole at the top to put in a showerhead. It's on the pricey side but looks good.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G3P5XGC/?tag=ihco-20
 
Friends had what appears to be the same unit...PETT privy. Good quality as I remember...not quite as as fast as the Outback for setting up/taking down...but splitting hairs there. And IIRC it took up a bit more room albeit in a different packed shape.

Not sure if it comes with a removable floor or not. The Outback comes with a velcro in/out nylon "floor"...
 
perrobravo said:
Is it me or is trying to collapse those things more difficult than it should be? Seems like sometimes it folds right back down perfectly, then the next time I have to battle with it for 20 minutes trying to get it to collapse.

As a result, I'm toying around with a PVC pipe "curtain rod" to hang from my roof rack along with a standard shower curtain. That way (in theory) I fold up the curtain, disconnect all the PVC and stow away. Shouldn't take any more storage space than the enclosure above and should be easier to put away. Granted privacy won't be perfect and I wouldn't be able to move the PVC "enclosure" away from the truck.
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I just slapped on of these together for our trip over Memorial day. Worked great (and WAAAYYY cheaper than these pre-maid things). No photos, but basically it was 4x 38" pieces of 1in pvc sprinkler pipe (needed 2 8ft sections at about $2.50 each, the 38" is sized for 71" cheapo shower curtain liners) 2 elbows ($0.50 each) and 2 elbows with side outlet (about $1.50 each). Also needed 2 sets of curtain rings ($1.20 each) and 2 "shower curtain liners" ($2.50 each). That's a total of about $15. Make square with the pvc and the elbows. I attached the back (side bounded by 2 regular elbows) to my roof rack with zipties. The front got held up with the adjustable tent poles I use for my redneck awning, but you could use more pvc, find a couple of sticks:hillbilly:. The shower curtains cover the three sides not covered by the truck. No wind, no problem. With wind, a couple of spring hair clips were employed to keep the opening closed. Flooring is optional and dependent on the natural conditions. This worked great with my homemade, solar heated, pressurized shower rig. Breaks down to two folded shower curtains and 4 pieces of pvc. Clearly there are potential upgrades, so go crazy.:flipoff2:
 
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