What do do when you need to "go" in the car?

[Roandro]

Hi, are there any products out there that can help with this awkward situation - other than diapers/pads or a coffee can?
We used to love to take road trips but after one horrendous experience driving from Chicago to Galena, Il (no restrooms after you leave Rockford) when I think I actually damaged my bladder I had to "go" so bad.
I always dreamed about getting one of those VW Westfalia's - the old hippy camper with the plaid curtains - as they could be equipped with tiny toilets, stoves, etc - I love the idea of having your house on wheels and traveling all around the country. (My brother even took his Westfalia to Europe and never had to stay in a hotel.)
Anyway, I digress - are there any products that would make this emergency "going" process any easier in a....station wagon?
I want to get those dark sun filters you can get for the windows but, in addition, I know I would feel a lot better if I had something to use - if I really couldn't hold it any longer.

[SharonA]

Take a look at these things. They are available in the ICN Shop. I carry Travel Johns in my glove box. Just click on this link: http://www.icnsales.com/Travel-Aids-p-1-c-50.html

[systitis]

Yessss! TravelJohn...I don't leave home without it...lives right in the car at ALL times. Best invention EVER.

[Roandro]

Thanks. I went to the "store" but I guess I didn't hit on the right topic.

I don't think I could ever use the pads but the "pop up" room is intriguing. I just wonder how you would use it? Not on this side of a highway that's for sure. I guess you could exit and look for a vacant lot with no one around.

Has anyone ever used one?

[leelee88]

I can not give you the link but you can google "Shewee" This is a neat device that will let you pee while you are traveling in a car, you can use a bottle in an emergency.

[Kara29]

I have an abdominal stoma for my continent Indiana Pouch so I use a male urinal for anyone who has this or something like it. I also bring a towel to wrap around myself for privacy. I'd like the tinted windows too, awesome thought!

Kara

[SharonA]

Roandro... I don't think I could ever use the pads

Are you speaking about the Travel Johns? They are not pads. They are like urinals that are disposable.

I like the idea of the pop-up tent, also. I have not used one, but I think they would be great for time at the beach, lake, picnic area, camping...things like that.

[amaranthe]

Try looking up East Whiz too. It is pretty cool and allows you to pee anywhere a man can. :)

[petrie86]

Last weekend I had to go to my cousins baby shower down the jersey shore, It took an hr there. comin home we sat in 3 1/2 hrs of traffic!!! and about 1/2 into the drive home a UTI hit me full force.... I sat in the back seat of my car with a plastic bag and a sweater covering me the entire way home while my sister drove us home. OMG IT WAS HORRIBLE!!!!

[SharonA]

Rachel...Egads!!! How awful!!!! Traffic jams are pure misery, but add the symptoms of a UTI and it is off the charts. I am so sorry. I hope you are feeling better, today.

[Roandro]

I'll never forget the agony on that road with no restrooms from Rockford to Galena. I was crawling all over the seat in misery. By the time we got to the old train station in Galena (restroom) I was ready to pass out.

When I finally "went" it went on for like 10 minutes. Sweet relief afterwards but I really think I damaged my bladder as it was all downhill (bladder-wise) after that (spring 2006.)

[ICNDonna]

We used to have a mini-van and we carried a porta-pot, like the ones you use on boats, etc. It's easier if you wear a dress. You don't need to find a secluded place even.

Now we have a little car so I carry a Travel John in my purse on any trips.

Donna

[petrie86]

ya i'm much better now! but that was pure agony!!!! im going on vacation saturday to long beach island,nj for a week with what's left of my family... lol but im taking all my meds with me just in case. ya never know right?

[Roandro]

Thanks for the great information. I'm going to order some Travel John's tonight! I think knowing they are "there" will help my anxiety about traveling altho I would rather have a camper that had a tiny toilet!
Maybe someday....

[dyno]

I have used travel johns and they work good but one of the others mentioned looks intesting to me also. I work with men and sometimes there are no bathrooms available so I find myself squatting over a bucket with my pants down in our utility trailer or wherever else I can find for a little privacy. Not having to "bare my behind" is rather appealing and I may have to try one of those. Thanks!:)