Caravan cassette toilets. The how, the why and everything else (minus any poo)

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
  • A description of the various parts and their purpose. How all those parts work together to operate the toilet, along with how to use and empty the caravan toilet cassette without casualties. whether its a Thetford or otherwise

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  • @neilcooper2306
    @neilcooper2306 Месяц назад +1

    Brilliant video answered a lot of questions many thanks
    Neil and Ginnette

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Месяц назад

      Thanks guys, im glad you got some value from the vid

  • @arnold4696
    @arnold4696 3 года назад +7

    Best rv toilet instruction on utube.I was getting a little leakage emptying cassette and thought it was a seal. Now I know it is residual water after closing mechanism. 1st viideo that actually explained why. Thanks

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  3 года назад

      Thanks for the kind words Arnold, im so glad the vid was of benefit.

  • @ellie9791
    @ellie9791 2 года назад +2

    Outstanding demonstration and teaching! I can’t thank you enough, as I have a new cassette toilet that I am not certain how to use. Now I feel more confident going in.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  2 года назад

      Thanks Ellie, Im glad you found value in the video. Enjoy your travels 👍

  • @darylwhite9022
    @darylwhite9022 3 года назад +8

    Finally a simple instruction video for the Thetford cassette toilet. Many thanks.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Daryl, appreciate the feedback

  • @paulrichardson2229
    @paulrichardson2229 Год назад

    Thank you very good explanation on how to look after the cassette and how it all works especially for a newbie

  • @paul_h
    @paul_h Год назад

    Great video, thanks for making this. Was extremely useful as my little white plastic thing on the opening/closing mechanism had come adrift and wasn’t sure how it went back. Thanks again!

  • @mdt7941
    @mdt7941 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the detailed demonstration. Really helped us as beginners.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  2 года назад

      Thanks MDT, glad it helped 👍

  • @theresahobbs2696
    @theresahobbs2696 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant explanation!! Clear and easy to follow. Thank you.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  2 года назад

      Thankyou Theresa, im glad you found it helpful

  • @shuggythebear
    @shuggythebear 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the brilliant video. Simple to follow and understand. Really appreciated

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  3 года назад

      Thanks Simon, glad the vid was helpful

  • @johanfransson2953
    @johanfransson2953 Год назад

    Thank you from the old world, will do this for sure when going camping in our new motorhome.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Год назад

      Im glad you got some benefit from the vid 👍

  • @jemlec
    @jemlec 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video, most informative one I have found on the web and is awesome for some beginners

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  2 года назад

      Thankyou Jemma

  • @peterdebrie
    @peterdebrie 2 года назад

    I fixed my toilet thanks to your video. Great job. Greetings Netherlands

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  2 года назад

      Awesome, i wasnt expecting that. 👍

  • @robynmaihi8289
    @robynmaihi8289 6 месяцев назад

    Very informative, best video an explanation so far.

  • @nataliesmith8503
    @nataliesmith8503 Год назад

    Thank you so much for your extremely informative video - appreciated.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Год назад

      So glad you got some value from the video

  • @coraspapa
    @coraspapa Год назад

    So much I didn’t know.great vid cheers

  • @MrPowertech1
    @MrPowertech1 3 года назад +2

    Good instructional video made it plain and simply. I am still looking for the best product to lube the seals (rubber grease maybe)

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  3 года назад

      Thanks Gary. We've been using mostly olive oil for many years and the current seals are 7 years old and still good. I have used rubber grease a couple of times, but the olive oil is alsways more handy when I remember

    • @mccartney2
      @mccartney2 3 года назад +1

      any silicon spray can be used...loads of them on Amazon

  • @fencott
    @fencott 2 года назад

    Great video has answered a few questions. Thanks

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  2 года назад

      Thanks Jamie, glad you found it of value 👍

  • @psaunder1975
    @psaunder1975 8 месяцев назад

    Brilliant video thank you. 🫡

  • @davereid1417
    @davereid1417 Год назад

    Exceptional explanation. I would be surprised if you are not a professional communicator

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Год назад

      Ha, not quite the response i get from my wise wife

  • @YallAintRight
    @YallAintRight Год назад

    Thank you so much!

  • @SubBass100
    @SubBass100 2 года назад

    Thanks man, it's a crappy job but somebodys got to do it.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Год назад +1

      Im my case, that someone is always me 😁

  • @sonminorimitsuu2838
    @sonminorimitsuu2838 Год назад

    Great video

  • @1fisho
    @1fisho Год назад

    If you turn the sliding cover around the other way you can use it as a lever to undo it instead of trying to use your hand to turn it

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Год назад

      Hey Kevin. My advise would be to avoid that. Youre very likely to split the flimsy guides on the top of the mechanism, and for what looks like $3.50 worth of plastic is pretty expensive to replace

  • @MelissaBentley-zi2dz
    @MelissaBentley-zi2dz Месяц назад

    Hi great video. When filling with 1 litre of water, can that be done from inside the van? By just opening the latch and pouring water in?

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Месяц назад

      Yes, absolutely

    • @raduiacob1498
      @raduiacob1498 Месяц назад

      Does it have to be 1 liter of water? What happens if I put only 300ml let’s say? Because I feel that I shrinken the capacity of the toilet by already putting 1 liter of water. Thank you 🙏🏼

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Месяц назад +1

      ​@@raduiacob1498 no, its only what i find suitable for me

  • @tricky8172
    @tricky8172 Год назад

    Outstanding m8 !

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Год назад

      Thanks Tricky 👌

  • @vsbt1508
    @vsbt1508 Год назад

    Thank you very much for your outstanding and very nice explanations.
    I have broken the internal part of the lid, closing plate, and half-moon part under the cap. I wonder if the reserve part is available to buy or if I must change the complete cassette? Thanks in advance.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Год назад +1

      Howdy, they dont sell individual parts but you can buy just the closing mechanism as a complete replacement for around $80

    • @vsbt1508
      @vsbt1508 Год назад

      @@Vagare Thanks a lot.

  • @pjcd7016
    @pjcd7016 3 года назад +1

    About how many flushes do you get before the cassette is full?

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  3 года назад +3

      Caravan toilet cassettes generally have a 17 to 20ltr capacity. With a few variables at play youll have to do your own math with how many visits. What more important to us is regardless of volume trying not to go past two days before emptying

  • @victorwho744
    @victorwho744 Год назад

    I just bought my first camper. That orange handle that you lift up before you pull it out, does it go all the way out like a handle to use along with the wheels when you wanna go and empty the toilett.? Do i press like a button or something to get it fully out? Cause mine is stuck and i can't see any other handle to pull out all the way..!! I have the car at a friends house at the moment so o just wanted to know the next time I use it i pull the right handle so i don't break anything..

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Год назад +1

      Hey Victor, yes the handle pulls out to enable you to roll it around like the Devil's suitcase. Holding tbe button down during the emptying process allows air to enter the cassette. This stops "chugging", encourages a smooth flow and reduces the potential for splash back

    • @victorwho744
      @victorwho744 Год назад +1

      @@Vagare Thank you! Ok, i guess i must try to pull it out a little harder, cause it was stuck.. I'll try again, thanx man👊

  • @JayDee-xj9lu
    @JayDee-xj9lu 2 года назад

    Why can't you just leave the sliding cover on after removing the cassette and turn the lever to release the residual water. Therefore not exposing you to the nasties inside.? Thanks for a great video.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  2 года назад +1

      Hey Jay, you absolutely can. I remove the sliding cover only because it slides in the direction of the pour, theyre expensive and i don't want loose it into the sewer. As far as being exposed to the nasties, you can only avoid that until they all come out the pour spout 😄

    • @JayDee-xj9lu
      @JayDee-xj9lu 2 года назад

      @@Vagare Great tip. Thanks. I'm new to this getting my shit together and pouring it down the drain.

  • @TheWid
    @TheWid 3 года назад +1

    Thanks! How often do you do the internal cassette lube you describe? Annually or every emptying?

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  3 года назад

      Hey Tony. I give the cassette a thorough clean once a year, including lubing all the seals. I also lube the seals maybe every 4 to 8 weeks when we're using the van

    • @TheWid
      @TheWid 3 года назад +1

      @@Vagare Thanks!

  • @maxenekroebel
    @maxenekroebel 3 года назад

    Where do you get those biscuits from sounds a good idea or what else could you use
    Do you put anything into the toilet for the smell

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  3 года назад

      Hey Maxine, any commercial cleaning supplies, Amazon or Ebay ... or if you have a friendly hotel, restaurant or commercial business owners on your friend list, they'll usually have them (new), they arent worth much. We just use Sodium Percarbonate (laundry soaker/nappy wash) in the tank with a few drops of eucalyptus or tee tree oil. The Soduim Percarbonate is environ friendly not that we're Greenies by any stretch but it cant hurt to do what we can, and means the tank can be emptied into septics and long drops.

  • @AA-kf7uf
    @AA-kf7uf Год назад

    The newer model in my 2022 Revel has more button ahd you cannot unlock that main area; it is screwed in. I just took it apart because it was stinky even after cleaning. There is a filter that i cannot figure out its purpose other than collecting bacteria and that is what needed cleaned. There was another knob on the top and apparently not to be removed because now it is broken. Not happy with this never version. now i have to buy another one.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  Год назад

      Is it a Thetford toilet

  • @michaelkimmer362
    @michaelkimmer362 2 года назад

    How the indicator know the casett are full?

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  2 года назад +3

      Hey Michael, theres i small magnet float inside the cassette tbat lines up with a sensor located inside the caravan hatch. The float rises, the sensor detects the magnet and activates the light

  • @joemarino3833
    @joemarino3833 3 года назад +1

    I prefer a blackwater tank with a remote control, this way I could dump it in my neighbors yard.

    • @Vagare
      @Vagare  3 года назад

      I love your work