{"product_id":"camco-41541-portable-toilet-5-3-gallon-marine-rv","title":"Camco 41541 Portable Toilet, 5.3 Gallon Waste \/ 2.5 Gallon Fresh","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 41541 is a self-contained portable toilet with a 5.3-gallon waste tank and a 2.5-gallon fresh water tank. It flushes off a manual bellows pump and a sealing slide valve, so there's no plumbing to hook up. Compact enough for a V-berth, a small RV head, or a campsite, and the waste tank detaches for easy emptying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco 41541 is a self-contained portable toilet built for boats, RVs, campers, and anywhere a permanent head just isn't in the cards. It's a two-piece design. The upper section holds 2.5 gallons of fresh water and carries the seat, and the lower section is a 5.3-gallon waste holding tank that detaches for emptying. No plumbing, no black-water hookup, no through-hull. You fill the fresh tank, you flush, and when the waste tank is full you carry it to a dump station or a proper toilet and pour it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat 5.3-gallon waste capacity is the number that matters most. For a weekend aboard a small cruiser or a couple of nights in a truck camper, it's plenty for two people before you need to empty. Run four or more people through it and you'll be emptying more often, so plan around your crew size. The 2.5-gallon fresh tank feeds the flush, and you'll get a good stretch of flushes out of a single fill before you top it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlushing works off a bellows pump. You press it a few times to draw water from the fresh tank and rinse the bowl, and a pull slide valve opens and seals the passage between the bowl and the waste tank. Slide it open to flush, close it after, and the seal keeps odors and contents down in the tank where they belong. It's simple, manual, and there's nothing electric to fail on you out on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize-wise it measures 16.13 inches long, 13.75 inches wide, and 16.38 inches tall. That's a compact footprint that tucks into a V-berth on a 25 to 30 foot sailboat, a small RV bathroom, or a corner of a tent or ice shanty. Measure your space first, especially in tight cockpits or narrow head compartments, because the 13.75-inch width is usually the dimension that decides whether it fits. The seat sits high enough for an adult to actually use, not just perch on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmptying is the part people ask about. The waste tank separates from the top section, and there's a pour spout so you can aim the flow and cut down on splashback. Take it slow on a full 5.3-gallon tank and angle it right. A few tips from folks who live with these: lubricate the slide valve with silicone spray about once a month so it keeps sealing and doesn't stick, and stick to marine or RV dissolving toilet paper. Regular household paper and heavy TP use is the fastest way to clog a bellows-pump toilet. A holding-tank treatment drops odor way down, and if you're in a small closed cabin, a little 12V vent fan makes a real difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is beige plastic, easy to wipe down and light enough to move around one-handed when the tanks are empty. It's an honest, no-frills unit. It won't give you the pressurized flush of a household toilet, and it's not meant to be plumbed into a marine sanitation system. What it does give you is a clean, self-contained head you can set down anywhere, use for a weekend, and empty without any hoses. For a lot of small boats, campers, and backup-bathroom situations, that's exactly the right tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage and off-season care are easy too. Empty both tanks fully, rinse the waste tank, and let it air out before you stow it so nothing sits and stains the beige plastic. If you're winterizing a boat or camper, don't leave water in the fresh tank where it can freeze and crack a fitting. A quick shot of silicone on the slide valve before it goes into storage keeps the seal supple for spring. Do that every season and one of these will last you years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5.3-gallon waste holding tank gives a couple a full weekend before it needs emptying\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2.5-gallon fresh water tank feeds the flush and stretches across many uses per fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBellows pump flush is fully manual, so there's nothing electric to fail on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePull slide valve opens to flush and seals tight to keep odors down in the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo-piece design detaches so you carry only the waste tank to the dump station\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 16.13 x 13.75 x 16.38 inch footprint fits V-berths, small RV heads, and campsites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeige plastic body wipes clean and is light enough to move one-handed when empty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-contained operation needs no plumbing, black-water hookup, or through-hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the Camco 41541 need to hook up to plumbing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It's fully self-contained. You fill the 2.5-gallon fresh tank, flush with the bellows pump, and empty the 5.3-gallon waste tank at a dump station or toilet. There's no black-water hookup or through-hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many flushes do you get before emptying?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt depends on your crew. The 5.3-gallon waste tank is plenty for two people over a weekend. Run four or more through it and you'll empty more often, so plan around how many are aboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do you empty it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe waste tank detaches from the top section. Carry it to a dump station or toilet and use the pour spout to aim the flow. Take it slow on a full tank and angle it right to avoid splashback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt measures 16.13 inches long, 13.75 inches wide, and 16.38 inches tall. Measure your spot first, especially the 13.75-inch width, since that's usually the dimension that decides whether it fits a tight head or cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat toilet paper should you use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStick to marine or RV dissolving toilet paper. Heavy household TP is the fastest way to clog a bellows-pump toilet, so go easy and use paper made to break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do you keep the slide valve from leaking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLubricate it with silicone spray about once a month. That keeps the seal supple so it doesn't stick or start to seep after a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan you use it on a boat and an RV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It works on small boats, in RV and camper bathrooms, and out camping in tents or ice shanties. Anywhere you need a self-contained head without plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBeige plastic. It wipes down easily, though like any light-colored plastic it shows stains if you let waste sit, so rinse and air it out between trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco 41541 Portable Toilet, 5.3 Gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41541\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e014717415415\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortable Toilet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaste Holding Tank Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 Gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFresh Water Tank Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 Gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlush Control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBellows Pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlush Valve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePull Slide Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeige\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.13 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.38 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Does the Camco 41541 need to hook up to plumbing?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"No. It's fully self-contained. 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