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  • Please WAIT! Then SCROLL DOWN to EXPLORE Portable Toilets at Fourpeaks!   [ Are you in this picture? ]
    Portable toilets are provided on an 'as available' basis for guests who prefer the convenience of a flush toilet. Portable Flush Toilets Are available for guests who prefer the convenience of a flush toilet. Portable toilets are supplied fully charged and ready for use. Terms of rental: Visitors must return portable toilet rinsed and clean before departure. Additional rental fees apply. CLICK & GO!  (On this page.)    General Description.    Before each use.    To flush toilet after use.    Emptying waste holding tank.    The holding tank deodorant.    To recharge the unit for additional use.    Terms of rental, rental fee.    Guest Notes:  "We may be getting too old for frosty toilet seats so far from home."   (On the next page.)  A graphic guide to amenities at each camp.   

    Portable flush toilet.General Description. Portable flush toilet are simple and easy to use. The top section (See illustration, "A") includes the seat, cover, bowl, flushing bellows or pump ("C") and a fresh water storage tank. The lower section ("B") is an odor-tight, gas-tight detachable waste holding tank with valve. Push in or pull out valve handle ("D") to operate valve which seals the waste holding tank.
    Before each use, it is recommended that you open and close the holding tank valve with the seat cover closed. This will vent any pressure that may have built up as a result of heat.

    To flush toilet after use. (1) Close cover. (2) Pull out holding tank valve handle (See illustration, "D"). (3) Push down on bellows (pump, "C") to rinse the bowl. A fast, efficient, fresh water flush is achieved by pressing the (pump) bellows quickly several times. This action results in the best available bowl rinse and efficient use of water. (4) Push valve handle ("D") all the way in to insure an odor-tight seal.

    Emptying waste holding tank. Emptying waste holding tank. (1) Do not allow the waste holding tank to become overfilled. The waste level can be checked visually by opening the holding tank valve with handle ("D"). (2) Make sure the waste valve handle is in the closed position. (3) Remove fresh water tank from waste holding tank. (Most models just lift off. Thetford 155 has release latch.) (4) Carry the waste holding tank to the privy (outhouse). With the the waste holding tank cap in an "up" position, remove cap and pour waste contents into privy (For Thetford 155 depress air relief valve while pouring out contents.) (5) Rinse waste holding tank, reassemble toilet and return to Camp Barn office.

    The holding tank deodorant in use at Fourpeaks is formaldehyde-free, non-toxic and biodegradable. It provides effective odor control, but is not designed to break down waste. Use supplied special toilet paper only and DO NOT DISPOSE of other paper or non-papaer products in the portable toilet.

    To recharge the unit for additional use, place 4 oz. of holding tank deodorant into the waste holding tank ("B") and close cap. Fill the fresh water storage tank ("A") and close cap. Reassemble unit. Operate bellows pump ("C") briefly to place small amount of water in the waste holding tank.
    Additional note for Winter Use. For cold weather use, to prevent the water from freezing, a non-toxic (propylene glycol) anti-freeze is added to the fresh water supply tank. Do not refill with plain fresh water. To recharge water tank please ask for water with anti-freeze added.

    Terms of rental. (1) Portable toilets must be requested at time of booking. (2) Portable toilets are supplied fully charged and ready for use. (3) Visitors must empty holding tank and return portable toilet rinsed and clean before departure. Rental fee: $16 (for a stay of any length) plus $3 per additional 4 oz. holding tank deodorant if usage requires.


    #0552 "We may be getting too old for frosty toilet seats so far from home."
    Subject: RE: Your Fourpeaks visit 12/28/04 to New Camp
    Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:04:45 -0500
    From: "Rita M. Ar****"
    To: VisitUs@4peaks.com
    Dear Martin,
    Sid and I had a wonderful time. New Camp and your property were exactly
    as you described them and met all our expectations beautifully. We may
    be getting too old for frosty toilet seats so far from home
    so its good
    to know there is another option. Other than that, everything was
    wonderful. The trails were exceptionally well marked and the views were
    terrific. Sid thanks you for the ax. He had fun splitting wood--and I
    had fun burning it.
    Lasko made his first find just a few days after we came back. We run a
    school for troubled teens and one of them ran away in the middle of a
    cold night. She has medical problems that require supervision and
    medication. Lasko is a young dog, still in training. Nevertheless I
    took him out to look for her on the grounds that it couldn't hurt. He
    found her about 1/2 a mile from the school. She was hiding in a wood
    lot under some dense brush, in the dark. The hikes and walks we took in
    your secluded paradise set the stage for that success. We had just
    spent a lot of quality time together; I was really tuned into his body
    language and he was focused on me.
    We will definitely be back and I have recommended you to all my
    outdoors, low-maintenance friends and family.
    Sincerely,
    Rita

    Subject: Re: Your Fourpeaks visit 12/28/04 to New Camp
    Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 11:27:35 -0500 (EST)
    From: "Martin (Your Adirondack Guide)"
    To: "Rita M. Arg***

    Rita-- Thank you for the most welcome letter about your visit. I'm glad you found the place ok.
    Yes. You can reserve a portable toilet any time you like. Look at http://4peaks.com/fpotty.htm for more.
    Your Lasko dog story is very interesting. George has talents too but they're not the same.
    Please come back. Look at http://4peaks.com/fgift.htm for discount offers for returning guests.
    Best wishes,
    Martin

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