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PNW_Wood
Explorer
Nov 06, 2016

Long Hauls and Restroom Breaks

Hi,

When I hit the road in my car, it seems I spend a lot of time pulling over to use a gas station restroom

Seems in an RV this would really slow down progress if you are trying to make tracks, plus it's not as easy to get off and on with a bigger rig

I read a comment somewhere about a guy that swaps the driver seat with his wife while going down the road. Is this common? Seems dangerous to me.

How do you guys deal with having to take a leak and not having to stop every 50/75 miles?
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Nov 06, 2016
    Had your prostate checked lately? Maybe you're overdosing on coffee.

    I carry a pee cup. Pull off anywhere you're alone, pee, dump, go.
  • Gonzo42's avatar
    Gonzo42
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2016
    We get to go maybe 200 mi between stops, and we take the opportunity to walk around a bit, which makes getting back into the driver's seat easier.
  • DougE's avatar
    DougE
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2016
    At most it takes you 2 minutes to slow to a stop, switch drivers and get back up to speed. Does swapping drivers while maintaining speed really count as an acceptable risk?
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2016
    PNW Wood wrote:
    Hi,
    I read a comment somewhere about a guy that swaps the driver seat with his wife while going down the road. Is this common? Seems dangerous to me.
    That's just asking for trouble.
    I don't see any difficulty pulling off the road to use the toilet. All you need is a wide spot. I think it's quicker.
    And, you don't need to find a rest stop, gas station, etc..
  • Ed_Gee's avatar
    Ed_Gee
    Explorer II
    Nov 06, 2016
    PNW Wood wrote:
    Hi,


    I read a comment somewhere about a guy that swaps the driver seat with his wife while going down the road. Is this common? Seems dangerous to me.


    That practice is not just dangerous, it is insane .... extremely dangerous. It is NOT common, but apparently does have a few proponents on the forums who claim to have done this.
  • SoundGuy's avatar
    SoundGuy
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2016
    PNW Wood wrote:
    I read a comment somewhere about a guy that swaps the driver seat with his wife while going down the road. Is this common? Seems dangerous to me.


    Shouldn't take anyone here to reinforce the obvious. :R
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2016
    Ed_Gee wrote:
    PNW Wood wrote:
    Hi,


    I read a comment somewhere about a guy that swaps the driver seat with his wife while going down the road. Is this common? Seems dangerous to me.


    That practice is not just dangerous, it is insane .... extremely dangerous. It is NOT common, but apparently does have a few proponents on the forums who claim to have done this.

    Yep, it's like some who brag that they tow their RV at 85+ MPH. I guess RVing is a race to some..
    That's why I like to travel the side roads, I can slow down and see America. :)
  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2016
    I'd rather use my porta potty on wheels than a gas station or rest area, but really enjoy car trips with no trailer.
    Everything is a trade off in one way or another.
  • MWJones's avatar
    MWJones
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2016
    PNW,
    Don't this topic belong in the "RVing with Disabilites and General Health Issues" Forum??

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