Toilet top tank or not

[Mick&Vanessa]

Hi All,

Looking for some clarification.
We are waiting on delivery of a 17.56-2 (2014). We have been given differing information, some have said that the toilets in the new Expandas 'do not' have a (toilet) top tank anymore and others have said that they still do. Can somebody please confirm if the current Expandas have a top tank or draw the water from the water tanks?

Many thanks
Michael

 

[blacky]

Our 2013 van has a top tank?

 

[Mick&Vanessa]

Thanks, feeling some relief as I have already purchased 5 litres of pink top tank chemical and thought I might have to exchange it.
Cheers
Michael

 

[relgate]

Thanks, feeling some relief

Was the pun intended?

 

[Mick&Vanessa]

I could claim it but no, no pun. Just happy if I don't have to worry about taking the pink chemical back.
Cheers
Michael

 

[Bushman]

Generally the combo shower/toilet which your model will have does have the top tank other models with the seperate toilet dont have the top tank.

 

[Mick&Vanessa]

Thanks

Generally the combo shower/toilet which your model will have does have the top tank other models with the seperate toilet dont have the top tank.

Thanks for that Bushman
Michael

 

[DaveS]

be careful which chemical you use in the top tank, one of them leaves black sludge in the tank which gums up the pump, (great job that one!) i'll find out from work which one it is unless someone on here already knows

 

[relgate]

I have found that the thetford pink Which I used from day 1 has left algae/black sludge in the pipes. I plan to move across to the 'thetford pink PLUS' when I run out. It is designed (I am told) to avoid this problem. Apparently need to rinse the tank twice with bleach beforehand. Be very careful though and follow manufacturers instructions.

 

[DaveS]

i hear dissolved napisan is good to clean them as well

 

[dagree]

I was told that if using Napisan to use Coles or Woolworths home brand Napisan and not the brand name. Apparently the % os Sodium Percarnate (I think it's called) is different and works better with the home brands... and cheaper

 

[Mick&Vanessa]

What ratio Napisan (Coles or Woolies) should I use?

 

[dagree]

Haven't tried it personally as yet but was recommended 1 heaped capful and mix with 1 litre of warm water to dissolve it and pour into cassette. Some people put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in the flush tank to help with odour as the napisan isn't as good at eliminating them as some chemicals.

Hopefully someone with some experience with napisan can confirm/deny? (Interested in trying it as it's cheaper than toilet chemicals)

 

[Dean81]

Eucalyptus oil will aid all processes to keeping the toilet tank clean.

 

[dakky68]

Haven't tried it personally as yet but was recommended 1 heaped capful and mix with 1 litre of warm water to dissolve it and pour into cassette. Some people put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in the flush tank to help with odour as the napisan isn't as good at eliminating them as some chemicals.

Hopefully someone with some experience with napisan can confirm/deny? (Interested in trying it as it's cheaper than toilet chemicals)

We've used this method for two trips now. Just dissolved a lidful in a couple of cups of water and put it in the bottom tank, then add another one in when the tank is about half full. We also use a squirt of Morning Fresh dishwashing liquid in the top tank. My husband said it does seem to work better (i.e. breaks everything up better) than the chemicals, which we always used in the porta-potty before we got the Expanda.

I used the pink Vanish because that's what I already had. I also heard the cheaper ones are supposedly better, and when I run out of the good stuff, I'll buy the Coles version.

 

[coled1970]

Have been running the Coles version for a while now and find it works a treat.

 

[Bushman]

What ratio Napisan (Coles or Woolies) should I use?

I usually use 2 cap fulls also recommend only using 2 ply dunny paper, 3 ply doesn't seen to break down as well.

 

[Mick&Vanessa]

Thanks, I will give the Napisan a go. I'm really impressed with what the chemicals do for the price they cost. Thanks also for the tips on eucalyptus and 2-ply paper.