In every motorhome, the care and maintenance of the toilet systems is a top priority. Comfort and hygiene are crucial on journeys, and there are numerous systems with individual requirements - from cassette toilets to innovative bag sweat toilets. Here you will find a comprehensive overview of how to ensure that your toilet system works efficiently and hygienically.
Cassette toilet
- Recognisable features: The cassette toilet has a service hatch on the outside of the motorhome, behind which the removable faeces tank is located. The level indicator shows the waste level in the tank.
- Care treatment: Use special toilet care products and additives that suppress odours and promote decomposition; keep an eye on the level indicator to empty the tank in good time; clean the tank every 2-4 weeks with special cleaners such as Tank Cleaner; maintain the seals with silicone grease or rubber care products.
- Interval plan: Drain the tank every 2-4 days; Thorough cleaning every 2-4 weeks; Check the seals quarterly; Comprehensive cleaning every 3-6 months.
Chopper toilet (Indus toilet, Thetford)
- Recognisable features: The Indus toilet is characterised by its cartridge system, which uses filtered grey water for flushing. It makes noise when flushing and has a flexible hose system for disposal. Control is automated via a control panel or, depending on model, via an app.
- Care treatment: The intelligent cartridge dosing system systematically warrants odour neutralisation, decomposition and cleaning; The grey water filter should be used regularly to ensure flushing quality; Hygienic emptying is made possible by an automated module with backflow prevention; A visual inspection of the seals and hoses is recommended with every emptying to detect potential leaks at an early stage.
- Interval plan: Emptying the black water tank approximately every 7 days, depending on usage; changing the cartridge depending on consumption and dosage, on average every 2 to 4 weeks; flushing the system to clean the pipes and pumps quarterly; replacing the grey water filter annually or when visibly soiled; annual maintenance of the pump and sensors by specialist personnel is advisable to ensure proper functioning.
Portable toilet (Porta Potti)
- Recognisable features: Portable design with integrated fresh water and faeces tank.
- Care treatment: Use sanitary fluids for odour control and decomposition; regular inspections of seals and valves.
- Interval plan: Emptying every 2-3 days; cleaning after each emptying; seal inspection every six months; complete cleaning every month.
Bag sweat toilet (Clesana X1)
- Recognisable features: Waterless sealing and use of film rolls.
- Care treatment: Hygienic sealing and regular mechanical cleaning.
- Interval plan: Film roll every 30-50 applications; system check every six months.
Dry separation toilet (Trelino)
- Recognisable features: Waterless system with separation of urine and solids directly when going to the toilet; hardly any odour due to separation; disposal via two separate containers; particularly suitable for self-sufficient journeys; no chemicals or connections required.
- Care treatment: Regular emptying and cleaning of the containers with a mild cleaning agent; use of litter (e.g. B. Coconut fibres or wood shavings) in the solids container to aid drying; clean the urine bottle with vinegar solution to prevent deposits.
- Interval plan: Emptying the urine container: every 2-3 days; emptying the solids container: depending on use, approx. every 5-7 days; cleaning the containers: after each emptying; visual inspection of the seals: monthly; complete cleaning: every 4-6 weeks.
⚠️ Safety instructions
When caring for and maintaining the toilet systems, it is important to always wear suitable protective gloves and ensure that the motorhome is ventilated. Also make sure that no aggressive chemicals are used that could damage the seals or mechanics. When working on the mechanical or electrical system, always ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the power supply to avoid accidents or injuries.
💡 Our tip
If you are travelling and want to make the most of your toilet systems, we recommend always carrying spare products such as seals, cleaning agents or an extra roll of foil. This means you are flexible on your journey and can react quickly at any time if problems arise or an unexpected replacement proves necessary.
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