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

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

[@arnold4696]

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]

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

[@shuggythebear]

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

[@Vagare]

Thanks Simon, glad the vid was helpful

[@ellie9791]

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]

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

[@theresahobbs2696]

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

[@Vagare]

Thankyou Theresa, im glad you found it helpful

[@paul_h]

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]

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

[@Vagare]

Thanks MDT, glad it helped 👍

[@robynmaihi8289]

Very informative, best video an explanation so far.

[@paulrichardson2229]

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

[@johanfransson2953]

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

[@Vagare]

Im glad you got some benefit from the vid 👍

[@jemlec]

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

[@Vagare]

Thankyou Jemma

[@peterdebrie]

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

[@Vagare]

Awesome, i wasnt expecting that. 👍

[@darylwhite9022]

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

[@Vagare]

Thanks Daryl, appreciate the feedback

[@fencott]

Great video has answered a few questions. Thanks

[@Vagare]

Thanks Jamie, glad you found it of value 👍

[@nataliesmith8503]

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

[@Vagare]

So glad you got some value from the video

[@coraspapa]

So much I didn’t know.great vid cheers

[@tricky8172]

Outstanding m8 !

[@Vagare]

Thanks Tricky 👌

[@MrPowertech1]

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

[@Vagare]

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]

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

[@sonminorimitsuu2838]

Great video

[@psaunder1975]

Brilliant video thank you. 🫡

[@YallAintRight]

Thank you so much!

[@maxenekroebel]

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]

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.

[@TheWid]

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

[@Vagare]

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]

@@Vagare Thanks!

[@davereid1417]

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

[@Vagare]

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

[@vsbt1508]

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]

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

[@vsbt1508]

@@Vagare Thanks a lot.

[@Keturah53]

Thank you for your wonderful explanations. I am still quite new to all this and have sooo much to learn ☺
I do have a question.
That area under the cassette where you lifted that white lid thing, I have noticed that when I lifted mine, there was liquid in there...could you explain why this would happen please? And how could I fix/avoid it from happening?

[@Keturah53]

Ohhh, and where did you purchase your commercial toilet biscuit plz?

[@Vagare]

Hey Kate, you shouldnt get water under cassette unless the cassette is overflowing, cracked (unlikely) or leaking from somewhere. Youll need to establish if its water or "otherwise" to track where its comming from. I got my biscuit from a friendly business but any commercial cleaner or supplier will have them

[@Keturah53]

Thanks so much for your reply.
Its has traces if the chemical in it, so it could be from when I pull the cassette out maybe??

[@Vagare]

@@Keturah53 fill the cassette 70% with water and a little food dye, close it all up and let it sit in the sun on concrete. See if and where any leaks are

[@Keturah53]

Thank you so much, I will do that tomorrow , hopefully the sun will be back out.

[@victorwho744]

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]

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]

@@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👊

[@SubBass100]

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

[@Vagare]

Im my case, that someone is always me 😁

[@pjcd7016]

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

[@Vagare]

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

[@1fisho]

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]

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

[@michaelkimmer362]

How the indicator know the casett are full?

[@Vagare]

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

[@AA-kf7uf]

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]

Is it a Thetford toilet

[@JayDee-xj9lu]

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]

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]

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

[@joemarino3833]

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

[@Vagare]

I love your work