I couldn’t find any here in Australia when I got mine, so I got the UK one.
I also had a good experience with my D2 heater from the UK.
Electrical Thetford Toilet Ventilator Installation
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I also had a good experience with my D2 heater from the UK.
I finally got around to installing on my 20.64 Expanda.
Wasn’t too difficult in the end but took me a good three hours.
Biggest issue to be honest was reinstalling and getting to to look like factory as it was all siliconed in and needed to be re done after removal.
Works great!!!
Wasn’t too difficult in the end but took me a good three hours.
Biggest issue to be honest was reinstalling and getting to to look like factory as it was all siliconed in and needed to be re done after removal.
Works great!!!
Great to see another one in.
Yes I found re doing the silicone the hardest part, especially down beside the washing machine as there is bugger all space
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Hey @Bellbirdweb, I struggle with the toilet "acid eyes" and the rest; we use Nappysan so no chemical smells. Whats the underfloor vent look like; can you grab a pic at some point. Im interested in the unit, it seems to draw bugger all power which is a major factor for me. Im concerned about the vent being exposed to continuous clouds of fine dust for hours on end; your thoughts?? You mentioned the outlet can be routed elsewhere??
@Crusty181 as you can se from the pic, it would be fairly simple to attach a hose to the outlet and route it somewhere.
After getting pounded with dust and finding if it can get in in will, I think a 90deg bend and a short of pipe would be prudent. Do we have the C260?, and are you aware what the difference is with the much maligned C250
Yep we have the C260. Ive not bothered to compare between the 250 and 260, so not sure what the difference, but I’d have to say I’ve been pretty happy with ours.
I cant fault ours either. I wasnt sure which model it was, searching Google the C250 gets a bum wrap. I see the C260 now comes in a ceramic bowl option, but where my plastic bowled unit is quite solid the ceramic one was noticably very top heavy. I would be concerned about it on extended rough roads
Any one that has the Thedford setup care to update this post, I'm at the purchase stage and trying to decide between this and the SOG.
Still think the thetford solution is the better option after 9 months of using it.
I don’t bother changing the charcol cartridge though..
I don’t bother changing the charcol cartridge though..
Thanks, I'm starting to think the Thetford is the way I will go, where did you get yours from.
I’m happy with the Thetford System after 12 months of use. Keeps the majority smells completely out of the van, which was the reason I purchased it.
Ebay..
Here is one link I randomly found
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/272820272824
Here is one link I randomly found
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/272820272824
You do have to alter the way you use the toilet a little. Best to press the flush button briefly before you open the flap and use it as pressing the button starts the fan automatically. If you don’t and just press it after you are finished using the toilet then the smell can escape up from the toilet.
Just ordered the kit thanks @Bellbirdweb
@Crusty181 finding the procelin bowl and hand basin a great improvement over the plastic tbh .
@Crusty181 finding the procelin bowl and hand basin a great improvement over the plastic tbh .
They certainly feel more like the home throne for sure. Id be worried about how they would deal with the corrugations we experienced (keep finding more screws in odd places, found some more yesterday. Ive think Ive found about 2 vans worth so far). I would expect not too many vans would come with the plastic version any more ???
We had to option porcelain in ours, the dealer was a bit perplexed but we insisted, he said if it’s not much he will do it for free!!!
Tempting. The van is 4 years old, i cant keep spending money on it. Im winding down in 4 years and although vanning will be a big part of what we do im guessing what we do it in may change.Go airbags @Crusty181 the difference in ride quality is very noticeable
Hi all,
Installed the kit on the weekend following the instructions and @Bellbirdweb photos.
Only differences where:
I needed to cut the cable ties so that the toilet would come out. A mirror was very handy to do this as there are a number of cables that you do not want to cut.
This is the bracket with the toilet removed. To re-install you lift the toilet up over the bracket push it against the wall and down onto the bracket. I then installed the cable ties which hold the toilet down on the bracket.
Installed the kit on the weekend following the instructions and @Bellbirdweb photos.
Only differences where:
- I disconnected the water under the van and not within the toilet (Hole was not sealed well so re-sealed at the same time).
- Interesting to see the different electrical connectors used. Mine where household joiners. May change that later.
- It stumped me for a while as to how to remove the back of the toilet against the wall. Finally found that the back section was cable tied to the bracket. This stops the back from lifting and coming away from the wall. (see photos)
I needed to cut the cable ties so that the toilet would come out. A mirror was very handy to do this as there are a number of cables that you do not want to cut.
This is the bracket with the toilet removed. To re-install you lift the toilet up over the bracket push it against the wall and down onto the bracket. I then installed the cable ties which hold the toilet down on the bracket.