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What's the most creative solution for a porta potty on a slope?

Luis A.asked 1 viewGeneral DiscussionGeneral discussionDelivery and servicingConstruction sitesPlacementLevel ground

We've got a cattle pasture on our ranch that's more hill than flat, and the seasonal crews need a toilet up there for a month at a time. The service truck can get to the base of the hill, but the best spot for the crew is another 100 yards up a 15-degree slope. I've seen people build a small platform out of scrap lumber to level a standard unit. Another guy I know dug a shallow trench for the downhill side of a unit to sit in. Both methods work, but the lumber platform needs to be sturdy or the thing can wobble. What's the most creative solution you've seen or used for a placement on a slope? Any tricks to make sure the unit stays put and doesn't tip?

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Priya N.Tampa, FL

The most creative solution I've seen for a standard unit on a slope is a custom-built wooden platform with integrated leveling jacks. A rancher welded four adjustable screw jacks to the corners of a pressure-treated timber frame, allowing precise leveling on uneven ground. The unit was then secured to the platform with ratchet straps anchored to ground screws driven into the hillside.

For your 15-degree slope, consider a trench method but with a gravel base for drainage. Dig a shallow trench to accommodate the downhill side, then fill it with compacted gravel to create a stable, level foundation. Always use staking and tie-downs, screw anchors work better than stakes in soft soil. Your service truck access at the base means the unit must be portable for servicing; plan a path to move it downslope when needed. Weekly service visits are standard, but tell your provider about the slope, they may adjust equipment or recommend a more frequent schedule if access is challenging.

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