Thetford Cassette

Brian,
Our micro switch pooped itself also. I found there is two in the unit, the other is more of a safety switch-stops you flushing the loo with the cassette out from memory. I pinched this one as it is identical to the flush switch. Figure this would be fine as we aren't silly enough to flush the toilet with the cassette out (you've got bigger problems to clean up if you've got this far).

This would be a good fix for those who have a failed flush switch. It is a fiddly job getting the switching unit out though.

Problem----this only lasted afew months, the switch I replaced it with was visibly corroded when I installed it but I had no other option at the time so thought bugger it. That was afew months ago now and I'm getting some serious nagging to fix it as the boss lady is sick of using the shower head as a flush ( I think it's great-"super flush"). I had intended on doing the same as you've done as I'm aware of thetfords part pricing policy ie. if you need more than one part, buy a whole new toilet probably cheaper (only about $600 including a new cassette) Also this is bound to keep happening.

Finally my point and question--where did you find a suitable push button switch? Does it have a screw on type rubber cap to protect it from moisture??

Thanks for any info.

Matt

Matt,

We bought ours at one of the Auto stores, Supa Cheap or Auto Pro. When it failed we were in Sheparton so we got one there.

It is designed as a push button starter switch that is spring loaded so that it stops when pressure is released. Our one has a rubber boot over it to water proof the switch.

Like you, I removed the other safety switch as well.

Brian

Brian,

Sounds perfect, will go shopping tommorrow.

Cheers

Matt

If you pull the sight tube out of the clip at the base, the tube will then be able to be pulled off the plug at the top.

Just hang this out over the side of the van. Also unscrew the cap at the base of the filler and this will allow the gunk in there to escape.

I have found that the easiest way to fill the flush tank, is to remove the toilet roll, then the holder that it goes into, as it is only held in there by a O Ring washer and then using the hose from the shower fill it to the required level.

When you remove the toilet roll holder you will be able to see that the pump located directly below.

If there is a build up of algie in the tank then a flush out with a garden hose without any connector on the end works well as you can push it around to the back of the bowl.

Brian

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me which model Thetford cassette toilet is standard in the ensuite, is it a C2 ?

I had not given this any thought thinking that there was only either the cassette or vacuflush, it seems there are a few different models, some manual flush some electric flush.

Try pulling the pump out of it's location bracket.
From memory only one phillips screw.
You will have enough slack in the cable to be able to see the impellor.
Do this before cutting wires, you may save yourself some work.

And I have to say that Bushtracker do no about this issue.
I mentioned to them how I resolved the problem and the answer was along the lines of "Yeh, we find that a lot, sometimes just giving the pump a sharp tap with a screwdriver handle will fix it, sometime we have to pull the pump out "

I forgot about the "sharp tap" bit, better try that first.

Regards
Bob

Tis ok, i found the info i was after on the Bti site.

"Bushtracker offers the option of a full ensuite. The ensuite contains a Thetford cassette or a Vacu-flush toilet, telephone shower and a watertight locker. It is all in a sealed fibreglass enclosure hand built by a boat hull maker.

The Thetford cassette toilet is a sealed electric flush toilet. Fully imported from Europe, it is the best available on the market today. It has a self sealing, self closing, 20 litre cassette which breaks down all the solids to a liquid with a mixture of chemical and water. The unit is self opening and self closing. Or you can order the Vacu-flush unit that has a remote cassette"

Hi Mick, have a look at the Thetford Tootshere.

Bob