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Washable Reusable Toilet Systems

RV dump-station compatible toilets range in price from about $90 (Scat Packer Junior) to over $400. Sizes and construction materials vary. Welded aluminum is expensive. Customized rocket boxes (20mm ammo can) are relatively cheap. Plastic modes are cheapest and lightest, but may not last as long.

This list of vendors is provided for your information, and is not intended to imply any endorsement by the National Park Service or Big Bend National Park.

“Moderately Priced”:

Clavey River Equipment, 1-800-832-4226. Eco-Safe Toilet - polyethylene tank, to be used in a rocket box.

Four Corners River Sports, 1-800-426-7637. Coyote Toilet System - poly box.

Wilson Enterprises, 503-631-3844. Scat Packer Toilet. Manufactured plastic containerized system w/toilet fixtures.

X-Stream Whitewater boats, 505-881-2458. Sandblast, epoxy powder coat for ammo cans.

“A Bit More”:

APC Incorporated, 520-884-1843. Out and About Toilet - Aluminum tank, several sizes including small (11” x 11” x 7”).

Canyon R.E.O., 602-774-3377, 1-800-637-4604. Aluminum box with RV receptacle; 30mm ammo box w/welded steel insert and interior rino lining.

Dick McCallum, 625 N. Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Custom design for 20mm “rocket” boxes.

Down River Equipment, 303-467-9489. Plastic roto-mold storage box.

Jack’s Plastic Welding/Four Corners Marine, 303-259-5380. Custom welded plastic storage boxes, toilet seats, etc.

Magic Groover, 303-657-1779. Stainless steel liners for 20mm ammo boxes with RV dump station fittings.

Northwest Dories, 208-743-4201. Custom made fiberglass holding tanks.

Northwest Voyageurs, 1-800-727-9977. Fire Pans and Portable Toilets and river related equipment.

Partner Steel, 208-233-2371. Custom welded aluminum or steel holding tanks and toilet fixtures.

Professional River Outfitters, Inc., 602-779-1512. Toilet system uses ammo can with transfer system into larger container.

River Bank Design, (208) 658-6870. www.riverbankdesign.com  Portable toilets for rafters.

Waterman Welding, 801-644-5729. Custom welded aluminum holding tank.

Men of Hill's expedition  

Did You Know?
Robert Hill, working for the U.S. Geological Survey, led the first expedition to successfully float the canyons of the Rio Grande in the area of Big Bend National Park. His trip, from Presidio to Langtry took over a month in the fall of 1899.
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Last Updated: July 28, 2006 at 17:24 EST