Thetford Portable Toilet for Camping, RV & Travel - Lightweight, Easy Clean 5-Gallon Flush Tank (38.3 x 41.3 x 42.7 cm) - Perfect for Road Trips, Boating & Outdoor Adventures

We are in the middle of gutting our northern Minnesota cabin and haven't had running water for months. This toilet has been a lifesaver!! I upgraded to the manual flush which was $50 more and took a week longer to arrive, but we intend to use it as a winter toilet when our water is shut off and I didn't want to worry about batteries exploding. Plus, I read several reviews where people were having issues with the battery flush system. We added some RV antifreeze to the water and didn't have any issues when it was dropping below freezing. We are using the Walex Porta-Pak Black Tank Deoderizer Drop-ins that I saw recommended and RV toilet paper and we have been amazed at how there is no smell and how easy it is to empty. The Walex Drop-ins help break everything down quickly. When it's full I empty it into our in-ground holding tank. I was nervous the first time because I read some horror stories, but if you use the correct products and press the button at the top to release air pressure then everything should come out with no mess. If you are emptying it into a toilet you would want to hold it as close to the water as you could or there could be some splashing, which would be true even if you were pouring plain water into the toilet. This toilet is very sturdy and comfortable and even my 70+ year old mother-in-law used it and was impressed. That's really saying something!! The bottom line is, use the right products and read the directions and you will be glad you invested in this toilet!