Can the service hose reach a unit 100 feet from the truck?
We're setting up a construction site with a long, narrow gravel driveway. The only good spot for the portable toilet is about 100 feet from where the…
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Questions tagged “Deluxe unit”
68 questions across all categories.
68 questions
Our well is dry. Can a porta potty serve a family of five for a month?
Our well pump burned out last week and the drilling company says it will be a month before the new well is ready. We're a family of five, two adults…
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Luis A. replied
What's inside a flushing portable toilet's fresh water tank?
A flushing portable toilet's fresh water tank contains potable water that is pumped to the flush mechanism. Fresh water versus waste water A flushing…
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What drives the cost difference between a standard unit and a deluxe unit?
I'm getting quotes for a 3-month rental on a residential construction site with a gravel driveway and clear truck access. The standard portable…
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Marcus B. replied
What's the difference between a deluxe and a flushing portable toilet?
I'm organizing a corporate picnic for about 150 people in a city park, running from noon to 5 PM. We'll have catered food and a beer garden. The…
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Ray M. replied
Flushing portable toilet vs. deluxe non-flushing: What's the real difference?
I'm looking at two portable toilet options for a weekend wedding with 120 guests. The rental company offers a deluxe non-flushing unit and a flushing…
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What's the difference between a flushing porta potty and a restroom trailer stall?
We're planning our wedding for 140 guests on my parents' property next spring. The event will be about six hours with a full dinner and an open bar,…
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Ray M. replied
What's the weight of an empty deluxe portable toilet?
An empty deluxe portable toilet weighs around 300 to 400 pounds. That is more than a standard unit, which typically weighs about 200 pounds empty.…
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What's the difference between a flushing portable toilet and a deluxe unit?
We're getting married next spring in my parents' backyard with 140 guests. The party will run about six hours with a catered dinner and an open bar.…
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Ray M. replied
Flushing portable toilet vs. deluxe unit: which is better for a wedding?
I'm planning my wedding for 140 guests on my parents' lawn in Charleston. The event will run about six hours with dinner and an open bar. We're…
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Deluxe unit vs standard for a 4-day family reunion?
Our family reunion is coming up in a few weeks, and I'm trying to decide between a standard unit and a deluxe unit. It's a four-day event on a flat,…
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Ray M. replied
What's the weirdest thing you've found in a porta potty on a service run?
Ten years driving a vacuum truck, and I've pumped everything from the expected to the truly bizarre. Last week on a construction site, I opened a…
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Priya N. replied
What's the most creative placement you've seen for a porta potty?
Sixteen years of hauling portable toilets, and I'm still surprised by where people need them. I've delivered a standard unit to the roof of a…
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Sam O. replied
What's inside a flushing portable toilet mechanism?
We rented a deluxe portable toilet for our home reno instead of a basic standard unit, hoping for a more comfortable experience. It has a proper…
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Jake W. replied
What's the difference between a deluxe and a flushing unit?
Planning a backyard wedding for 140 guests next spring, tent reception with a band and dinner service. We're renting portable toilets because my…
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Can a long-term porta potty handle a family of 5 for a year?
We're building a cabin in rural Oregon and plan to live on-site with our family of five for the next year. Our only bathroom is gutted, so we need a…
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Marcus B. replied
Flushing unit vs. a deluxe unit for a 3-day corporate retreat.
We're organizing a three-day corporate retreat for 40 people on a grassy field with good truck access. We want an upgrade from a standard unit, but…
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Ray M. replied
Standard porta potty vs. deluxe for a 3-day backyard wedding?
I'm planning my backyard wedding for spring 2026 with 100 guests over a three-day weekend. We'll have a tent, catered food and an open bar. The…
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Ray M. replied
What is a deluxe porta potty, and is it worth the cost?
A deluxe portable toilet is a flushing unit with a sink, a mirror and a larger interior. It costs more than a standard unit because it has more…
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Ray M. replied
Porta potty for a 6-month garage build in rainy Seattle.
We're starting a six-month project to convert our detached garage into an ADU, and I need to rent a portable toilet for the crew. There will be a…
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Ray M. replied
Backyard wedding with 80 guests: Standard or deluxe units?
I'm planning a backyard wedding for 80 guests at my parents' house this spring. The event will run for about five hours in the evening, starting with…
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Jules T. replied
Flushing porta potty vs deluxe unit for a backyard wedding.
We're planning a backyard wedding for about 60 people, with a catered dinner and drinks. The ceremony and reception will run from afternoon into the…
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Dave P. replied
What's the real benefit of a flushing unit over a deluxe?
I'm planning a corporate gathering for about 150 people, lasting five hours outdoors on a grassy field with catering. The rental company is giving me…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
Deluxe porta potty vs. standard unit for a 3-day family reunion.
We're hosting a three-day family reunion at a local park with about 80 people, including kids and older relatives. There will be food and some…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
What's the real difference between a standard and a deluxe unit?
I'm planning a backyard wedding for 140 guests, with a tent, a band, and no indoor bathrooms. The rental website shows both a standard portable…
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Lisa G. replied