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Land Viking
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Thetford Toilet
We have the standard Thetford toilet in our Jayco. After years of problem free use it now smells (as if it is not sealing like it used to) Is there a seal that can be replaced or other maintenance required. We never got a book or any info with it when we bought the van new.
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Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:19 am |
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lance
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I have no experience with these, but have a look here. There may be a manual for your model. http://www.thetford.com/HOME/CUSTOMERSUPPORT/ProductManuals/tabid/265/Default.aspx
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Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:38 am |
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Hawkes Hideaway
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Joined: Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:01 pm Posts: 223 Location: Mackay
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Hi LV Ours got a bit smelly and I took it out and cleaned around the inside of the cavity then washed out the cassette thoroughly with water, vinigar and bi-carb. As we were not using it for a while I let it sit with that for a few days. I then used a product which I buy commercially called Springtime which is a commercial grade dissenfectant and cleaning agent and is bio-degradable. Any strong one will do. I then use the napisan concoction in the cassette along with a few drops of washing up deturgent for lubrication of the rubber seals. If this doesn't work you may need new seals and being rubber they are sure to deteriorate. Good luck
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Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:46 am |
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Jeffie
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Joined: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:47 pm Posts: 423 Location: South East Melbourne
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We had a similar problem with ours last year whilst in Darwin - toilet started to smell a bit and noticed that the seal wasn't sealing like it should. Bought a new seal from BCF (I think it was) and problem solved - cost about $25.00. Any camping store such as BCF or Carac will have them just take your model number with you.
Jeff.
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Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:16 am |
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Rick P
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Joined: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:24 am Posts: 35
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The Toot
You could also try a small flush after you have closed the seal, this would help with any smells, it would be like the "S" bend in your normal toilet at home. It's what we do anyway but then wev'e got a brand new Thetford in our van Cheers Rick P
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Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:12 am |
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B-T
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The seals are replaceable and available from most CV shaops or the manufacturers. Take the tank out - replacethe seals and then add two heaped tablespoons of the "el-cheapo" variety if Nappisan Soaker - available from Coles and Woolies under various names such as Oxy Bright. Mix in in with a a couple of litres of hot water and shake well to mix. Top up to the very top with cold water - another shake to mix well and let it stand for 24 hrs. An occassional shake works well. At the end flush well and it will be spotlessly clean and odour free and sanitised. Use 11/2 tables spoons of the 'el cheapo' Nappisan soaker, again mixed with about half a litre of hot water - instead of the commercially available loo treatments and your cassette will stay odour free. John
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Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:27 pm |
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hillbilly123
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The Thetford manual recommends the use of Olive oil only for seals
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Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:17 pm |
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Frank & Brenda
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After a trip we always clean out the loo as per the tips brom BT, then "lubricate" the seals with olive oil, DO NOT use vaseline, that is petrolium jelly and petrolium products will damage rubber seals.
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Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:01 pm |
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Land Viking
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Joined: Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:37 pm Posts: 63 Location: Anywhere I bloody want to !
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Thanks for all the tips guys !
Will start with replacing the seal, great tips thanks to all ! Chris & Myra.
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