Optional Storage/Porta Potty Box Construction

Sam Bateman

Been looking at buying or building a box to house my Porta Potty similar to the optional ones sold in Europe.
These appear to have been made of the same material as the cabinets.
Any suggestions on what type material to use?
Any others who have already duplicated one of these?
I'd very much like this box to match the rest of my '86 Westy's interior.
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GMByers · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:00 pm Post subject:

Sam,

Here's one thread.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=431901&highlight=porta+potty

At the top of the page search for ports potty or toilet, there are several threads of ideas.

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Timwhy · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:16 pm Post subject:

Don't know if you look at other forums? This one has some really nice ideas about
the boxes for the porta pottys. I think in the UK they call it a bog box?
http://forum.club8090.co.uk/index.php?sid=8756f7cb3d5fae2f56efd1bc1fc3d3e6
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GBA 88West LA · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:20 pm Post subject:

my esteemed colleague from maine timwhy is all over it... check the 80-90 forum theres a guy on there that sells very nice repos in the classified sections same color scheme as late model westy...real pricey though to get across the pond
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Timwhy · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:33 pm Post subject:

Found it. It's on this page.
http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Camping_Interior_self_build_The_Devon_Box
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MsTaboo · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:52 pm Post subject:

I don't know about where you live, but here we have a home repair/building supply store called Home Hardware that has Formica in a shade that matches the Westy interior.
Here is a photo of my propex/porta-john hiding place with selves laminated with this stuff. You could build your box with this, then top with cushion, or hide in the old fridge loction like I did.

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DAIZEE · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:52 pm Post subject:

Mine's in a built box (removable lid), covered in matching fabric, big cushion on top = extra seat and/or hassock.
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ipclark · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:08 pm Post subject:

I bought one of the original Westfalia Porta potty boxes off ebay from a delightful couple from Florida. Great Box, well built and it makes a great seat in the van. Plus it is an exact match for my interior. There is room in there for not only a Porta Potty (Domentic), but TP and cleaning supplies.
If you want one of the originals, there is a source in Canada.
http://rvwestfalia.com/en/pieces_accessoires.php
It's a bit spendy and the shipping charges will kill you.
If you camp (and drink beer), I highly recommend having a porta potty.
3 am and the sound of the Westie side door opening and closing does not go over well with your fellow campers.

DAIZEE · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:15 pm Post subject:

Interesting site BUT water closet REALLY expensive. I too have room for TP and cleaning and solution supplies. Anyone looking for hot Vanagons might like to mark that site. Just north of Mtl?
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DAIZEE · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:36 pm Post subject:

My original built box just turned out to be too heavy and too bulky as I have a smaller salon floor area due to the Riviera design of a double depth fridge and a furnace. I then bought a collapsable ottoman which I used last year but now I am considering just making a pull on topper and to use bungee cords to temporarily fix it to the rear of the passenger front seat. If the fridge doesn't work this year then i would think of ripping it out and making it into storage (cleaning supplies, etc...) and my Luggable Loo. The only thing I am sure of is that I need this feature Wink

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84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

vanagonjr · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:00 pm Post subject:

Sam Bateman · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:03 pm Post subject:

I see that Go Westy is now selling the water closet boxes.
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23278&category_id=&category_parent_id=

If you thought the other ones was expensive....


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