Caravanning & motorhome

Good hygiene around your camping toilet is not just about comfort — it directly affects the health of everyone on the trip. A few simple habits, practised consistently, keep your portable toilet fresh, your hands clean and your campsite pleasant....

Motorhome and campervan owners face a specific set of constraints when choosing a portable toilet: limited floor space, the need for stable positioning during travel, and a desire for something that feels closer to home than a basic bucket. The...

The chemical fluid you use in your portable camping toilet affects everything — odour control, waste breakdown, seal longevity and environmental impact. With dozens of products on the shelf and summer 2026 approaching, it pays to understand what each type...

Emptying a portable camping toilet is the task every camper wishes they could skip, yet it takes less than five minutes and modern toilet designs have made the process remarkably clean. Whether you own a Thetford Porta Potti, a Dometic...

Two technologies dominate the portable camping toilet market in 2026: chemical and composting. Both solve the same fundamental problem, but they do so in very different ways, and each suits a distinct type of camper. If you have been weighing...

Thetford has been manufacturing portable sanitation products since the 1960s, and the Porta Potti name is virtually synonymous with camping toilets in the UK. Yet the current range includes several models at different price points, and understanding the differences can...

Practical guide to caravan accessibility modifications, with advice and recommendations for UK campers and outdoor enthusiasts.

A chemical camping toilet is one of the simplest pieces of kit to operate, yet first-time users often feel uncertain about setup, chemical dosing and the emptying process. This practical guide walks you through every step so you can use...

Practical guide to caravan ferry crossing tips, with advice and recommendations for UK campers and outdoor enthusiasts.