Is there an alternative product that can be used to clean a Thetford toilet bowl. That won't damage the seal. Thetford Toilet Bowl Cleaner is between $30 & $22 for a750ml bottle.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:57 AM Jan 16, 2017
We use bi carb . And soapy water .
ants_oz said
12:08 PM Jan 16, 2017
Is it a plastic or a ceramic bowl?
Meredith said
01:25 PM Jan 16, 2017
We simply use a spray and wipe type spray, and occasionally use a bit of olive oil on the seal. Our van is 7 years old and the seal is still fine. I would say any normal cleaner is fine, though I wouldn't use a strong bleach product. The Thetford product is in my opinion a rip off, about as needed as the ''special'" rv toilet paper.
ants_oz said
01:30 PM Jan 16, 2017
Quick note on lubricating the seals....although there are 'non-Thetford' sources that recommend olive oil, Thetford state in their manuals:
"Note! Never use Vaseline or any vegetable oil. These may cause leakage."
Just hoping to help others avoid any potential issues in the future.
jules47 said
02:23 PM Jan 16, 2017
I use one of the "orange" type cleaners, works well. Keep it away from the seal, and always wipe over later with a piece of loo paper with some eaucalyptus oil on, then throw that in the cassette - nice smell.
Cupie said
02:24 PM Jan 16, 2017
ants_oz wrote:
Quick note on lubricating the seals....although there are 'non-Thetford' sources that recommend olive oil, Thetford state in their manuals:
"Note! Never use Vaseline or any vegetable oil. These may cause leakage."
Just hoping to help others avoid any potential issues in the future.
Funny you should say that.
I discussed this with the Thetford rep at a caravan show some time ago & he recommended using olive oil spray, something that I have done for 17 years with no leaks & the original seal.
I have always used the normal Harpic bowl cleaner without problems.
-- Edited by Cupie on Monday 16th of January 2017 02:25:52 PM
ants_oz said
02:33 PM Jan 16, 2017
Cupie wrote:
Funny you should say that.
I discussed this with the Thetford rep at a caravan show some time ago & he recommended using olive oil spray, something that I have done for 17 years with no leaks & the original seal.
I have always used the normal Harpic bowl cleaner without problems.
-- Edited by Cupie on Monday 16th of January 2017 02:25:52 PM
Fair enough :) Just parroting what is in the owners manual.
(Personally - I use silicone spray lubricant)
the rocket said
04:08 PM Jan 16, 2017
Just a bit of olive oil. Eucalyptus smells nice too.
Grubbygypsy said
11:01 PM Jan 16, 2017
Those happy bowl liners are good.
I only ever had a drama with my seal once....when I used to wheel it on its own wheels. If you don't do that....seal will be fine.
sandsmere said
09:59 AM Jan 17, 2017
Grubbygypsy wrote:
Those happy bowl liners are good. I only ever had a drama with my seal once....when I used to wheel it on its own wheels. If you don't do that....seal will be fine.
X2.
Great those Happy Bowl liners .
A bit of eucalyptus oil now and then too.
5+1/2 years full time living in the van so far and no seal problems.
Cupie said
08:35 PM Jan 17, 2017
Grubbygypsy wrote:
Those happy bowl liners are good. I only ever had a drama with my seal once....when I used to wheel it on its own wheels. If you don't do that....seal will be fine.
First I've heard of them, so I did a WEB search.
From the video at HBL site it seems that each time you use the loo you first drop in a liner.
I assume that it catches the business & deposits it in the tank when you flush.
Is that correct? How many liners in the $7.95 pack?
Grubbygypsy said
08:45 PM Jan 17, 2017
Yeah....just saves skid marks really. Especially handy when you're short on water.
50 in the packs I've got. But I bought a heap of boxes years ago....so I don't know if they come in the same configuration now.
Cupie said
08:36 AM Jan 18, 2017
Thanks for that.
Probably good for when I have grandkids staying over.
I use olive oil or silicon spray to make the bowl slippery & reduce skid marks but these would be better.
ants_oz said
08:58 AM Jan 18, 2017
How about a toilet brush? You know - the traditional method for removing said "evidence" :)
Is there an alternative product that can be used to clean a Thetford toilet bowl. That won't damage the seal. Thetford Toilet Bowl Cleaner is between $30 & $22 for a750ml bottle.
"Note! Never use Vaseline or any vegetable oil. These may cause leakage."
Just hoping to help others avoid any potential issues in the future.
Funny you should say that.
I discussed this with the Thetford rep at a caravan show some time ago & he recommended using olive oil spray, something that I have done for 17 years with no leaks & the original seal.
I have always used the normal Harpic bowl cleaner without problems.
-- Edited by Cupie on Monday 16th of January 2017 02:25:52 PM
Fair enough :) Just parroting what is in the owners manual.
(Personally - I use silicone spray lubricant)
Just a bit of olive oil. Eucalyptus smells nice too.
I only ever had a drama with my seal once....when I used to wheel it on its own wheels. If you don't do that....seal will be fine.
X2.
Great those Happy Bowl liners .
A bit of eucalyptus oil now and then too.
5+1/2 years full time living in the van so far and no seal problems.
First I've heard of them, so I did a WEB search.
From the video at HBL site it seems that each time you use the loo you first drop in a liner.
I assume that it catches the business & deposits it in the tank when you flush.
Is that correct? How many liners in the $7.95 pack?
50 in the packs I've got. But I bought a heap of boxes years ago....so I don't know if they come in the same configuration now.
Thanks for that.
Probably good for when I have grandkids staying over.
I use olive oil or silicon spray to make the bowl slippery & reduce skid marks but these would be better.