I’m a thinking man…

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Cherokee65, Jan 9, 2025.

  1. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Light Load Member

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    Sometimes being a thinking man has its disadvantages. So, here’s my question- those big tour buses have restrooms in them so why don’t they make sleepers a little bit bigger and add a restroom in there? It’d be a huge advantage for everyone involved. It wouldn’t be a big deal to do the same thing that campers have to do emptying out the tanks for it either or take on 25 or so gallons of water for it. Just seems it would make a truckers job a lot easier than squeezing cheeks to the next exit hoping and praying that they could make it to the truck stop restroom before the train wreck occurs. Thoughts, comments and suggestions??
     
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  3. FullMetalJacket

    FullMetalJacket Road Train Member

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  4. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Well, more truck to accommodate that also means a higher tare weight which means less payload.
     
  5. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    Five gallon bucket with a lid. Better than shatting your pants.
     
  6. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Light Load Member

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    True That!!
     
  7. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Light Load Member

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    True… but the trade-off of shower/clothes change and time taken to get that done might be worth it.
     
  8. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Light Load Member

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    Sweet! But it wouldn’t have to be that nice! I’m rethinking my retirement plan now! Like I had one to begin with-:cool:
     
  9. OkieDokie405

    OkieDokie405 Bobtail Member

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    My uncle who was a trucker back in the 80's said he used to use a small composter, which he said was way better than a 5 gallon buck with a poop ring taped to it. Said his fit under the rack and he only used it in real poop emergencies:
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    I was thinking that one looks like a good idea?
     
  10. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Light Load Member

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    Looks like a winner!
     
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  11. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    When you gotta go, you gotta go, I’ve pulled over on a wide spot area, spread those cheeks between the tandems and let it rip. It’s called “Emergency Dump”…..
     
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