Camco 41541 Portable Toilet
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
Brand: Camco · Model: 41541 Portable Toilet · Category: Portable flush toilet Lineup note: Camco's budget entry in the 5-gallon portable-toilet class, undercutting the Thetford 365 and Dometic 976 on price while matching them on waste-tank capacity.
Version Lineage (2023–2026)
- The 41541 has been in Camco's lineup throughout 2023–2026 with no announced generational change.
- Observed US street prices in 2026: $135.99–$164.99, making it consistently the cheapest of the three 5-gal-class toilets in this round.
- Weight listings conflict across generations of retail copy: 13.1 lb in current listings vs 10.8 lb in older listings — treat 13.1 lb as current.
Overview
A 5.3 gal waste / 2.5 gal fresh two-piece portable toilet with a bellows (pump) flush and a slide valve. Ships with one packet of Camco TST biodegradable holding-tank chemical, so it is usable out of the box. The value pick for car campers who want a real flush toilet at the lowest price in its class.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Waste tank | 5.3 gal |
| Fresh-water tank | 2.5 gal |
| Dimensions | 16.38 H × 13.75 W × 16.13 D in |
| Weight | 13.1 lb / ~5,940 g (current listings); older listings show 10.8 lb |
| Flush | Bellows (pump) flush with slide valve |
| Included | One TST biodegradable chemical packet |
Pricing (dated 2026-09-20)
- Street: Observed $135.99–$164.99 across US retailers in 2026.
- Official MSRP is UNVERIFIED.
In the Box
Toilet unit plus one TST biodegradable chemical packet. Further contents UNVERIFIED.
Warranty
Exact manufacturer warranty terms are UNVERIFIED — confirm with Camco or the retailer before purchase.
Support & Parts
Support is through Camco. Bellows pumps and slide-valve seals are the wear items.
Community Verdict (qualitative)
The 41541's reputation is "does the job for the money" — it is the toilet most often recommended when someone asks for the cheapest real flush toilet. The bellows flush is less refined than the piston (Thetford) or push-button (Dometic) mechanisms, which is the accepted trade-off at this price. No sampled consensus or scores in this pass.
Care
- Use RV/portable-toilet chemicals only; never household bleach.
- Empty at an approved dump station; rinse both tanks after each trip.
- Store dry with the slide valve open.
Buying Traps
- Weight listings: Current 13.1 lb vs older 10.8 lb — plan on 13.1 lb.
- Bellows vs piston: The bellows flush requires more pumping effort than the Thetford 365's piston flush; this is the cost of the lower price.
- Single chemical packet: The included TST packet is one fill's worth; buy chemicals separately for ongoing use.
Additional Voices
- No direct owner quotes were retrievable in this pass.
Spec Gap-Fill
- UNVERIFIED: official MSRP; warranty terms; flushes-per-fill figure; seat height; exact box contents beyond the chemical packet.
Comparisons
thetford-porta-potti-365(this round): Thetford gives you piston flush + level indicator and a stronger brand parts network for ~$40+ more street; Camco wins on price alone.dometic-976-portable-toilet(this round): Dometic's battery-free push-button flush is more refined than Camco's bellows; Camco is ~$30–50 cheaper street.thetford-porta-potti-345(existing): The 345 is the smaller, lighter Thetford; the 41541 matches the 365's waste capacity at a budget price.
Images
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All six images visually verified 2026-09-20 as the Camco 41541 5.3-gallon portable toilet.
Researched 2026-09-20. Weight conflict flagged; MSRP and warranty left UNVERIFIED.