Which Thetford cassette toilet do I have?
Using the data sticker to identify your Thetford toilet model. If you are not sure which model toilet you have, you will find a data sticker attached to the base of the toilet beneath the waste holding tank. The model number will be printed at the beginning above the barcode – as shown below.
Why Is My RV toilet leaking?
Most of the time, an RV toilet leaks at the base because a seal has worn out. If you keep your RV in storage a lot, the seals can wear out from lack of use. If you use your RV often, the seals simply wear out over time. A leak could also be from the water valve that controls the water flow to the toilet.
Why does my RV toilet smell like rotten eggs?
A common cause of why your RV smells like rotten eggs is that anaerobic bacteria in your RV water heater tank reacts with the sulfur and magnesium of the anode rod. This interaction produces hydrogen sulfide gas – your rotten egg odor.
How much blue is in a caravan toilet?
Aqua Kem® Blue Sachets Dose 1 sachet per 20L of waste-holding tank capacity. Add 2-3L of water to ensure optimal performance of the toilet.
Are cassette toilets worth it?
The portable holding tank is the main benefit of a cassette toilet. Instead of the traditional holding tank, the portable tank can be removed and dumped in public restrooms or at dump stations. This system is great when camping in places without a dump station.
Can you use toilet paper in a Thetford cassette toilet?
For chemical caravan toilets, it is best to use rapidly biodegradable toilet paper. Thetford Aqua Soft has been specially developed for this type of toilet, so it dissolves faster. We recommend that you use special toilet paper as there is a very high risk that normal toilet paper will clog the toilet.
How do I stop my RV toilet from leaking?
Table of Contents
- Step 1: Shut Off Water.
- Step 2: Drain and Disconnect Toilet Lines.
- Step 3: Remove the Toilet from the Floor.
- Step 4: Replace the Seals or Valve. Flange Seal. Water Valve. Ball Seal.
- Step 5: Put the RV Toilet Back in Place and Test for Leaks.
Does a RV toilet have a wax ring?
Some RV toilets use a wax ring to seal the toilet. Other RV toilets, however, use a rubber ring. The rubber ring won’t melt in a hot RV as the wax ring would. Check which ring your RV uses before buying a replacement ring.
Can you use Vaseline on a RV toilet seal?
I’ve found when this happens or as preventive maintenance, a coating of Vaseline on the seal works wonders at keeping the seal nice and supple and leak proof. Vaseline lip therapy works great and comes in a nice handy sized tube for easy storage in the RV bathroom.
How often do you clean a cassette toilet?
We recommend emptying your toilet cassette every 1 to 2 days. This must only be done at an authorized dump station which are found in most holiday parks.