Caravan Toilet Cassette Cleaning

[@CaravanChitChat]

Great job Phil, it’s good to look after the little things. Will be following these tips on the moho 👍🏻

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Guys. It is a shame that we can't do winter Caravanning but the jobs need to be done. Thanks again. Phil👍🙂

[@caravantuggers1608]

Phil . Regarding the cleaning the inside maybe take a look at carefree caravanning , I worry that trying to clean the inside by swilling the fluid on the inside you are prone to causing damage to the float or even losing a magnet doing so. You can see how simple it can be to remove the top inlet and get inside to see where your going. Keep up the good work and tips

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hello. Re swilling it around if you are careful it will be fine. I have done this over 2 seasons and not had any issues. I think we all have different ways to clean to cassette. I have also picked up a new tip this week by using silicone or olive oil on the seal. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@caravantuggers1608]

@@lostweekendscaravan yes I use the olive oil on the rubber seals. Going to see if the hot air gun will assist in getting the tape they put around the window openings as I have a couple that have lifted and seen someone use the heat gun method to get it back where it should be in the radius corners. Keep up the videos loving seeing the vast amount of tips. I'm more involved in manufacturing things for the caravan like my own jacking points which I hope I will never have to use although I did when changing a 6 year old tyre and it did exactly as was intended. Only wish I knew how to put a video onto my channel 🤔

[@Venomator.]

Cheers Phil, another job well done mate... 👍🏻 I do this regularly throughout the season, as we do not want to ‘lay up’ over Winter any longer than moving house has forced us to! But I do use silicon based grease for the seal bits (good for caravan type of course!) as that is what our manufacturer recommends. Thanks for keeping us clean, cheers, Rog... ✅ 👍🏻 🐍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Rog. Yes a Silicone based grease would be better. I think I may buy some for the new season. Hope you are settled in your new home. Phil🙂👍

[@Venomator.]

lost weekends caravan Cheers Phil, settled? It’s just a word, but we have it all to do again when, if, we ever find a decent place to call home, instead of a rental... 🤷🏼‍♂️ 🤔 😂

[@TheCaravanNut]

Top job Phil, will bring mine round later 😂 Cheers Martin 🙂

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks martin there is a small fee😂Thanks again Phil👍

[@colinrimmer789]

Another little job done Phil, roll on Spring.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Colin. I could not agree more. Winter is not my favourite season. Thanks For Watching. Phil🙂

[@colinrimmer789]

It’s only 17 weeks until the Clocks go forward, not that I’m counting 🤣😂

[@lostweekendscaravan]

I don't know whether knowing that makes me feel better or not😂😂

[@colinbarber1184]

Another job added to my to do list, nice tutorial Phil.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Colin. Its worth doing saves a smelly loo in the Spring. Thanks for watching. Phil🙂

[@sonjaianhattiescaravanadve4847]

Thanks Phil. This is a job I’ve not done but we will probably be down to check our caravan next week so will probably get it done ✅. Thanks Ian

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Ian. I am now going with everyones choice and using silicone to keep the rubber moist. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@kevandrews4699]

Nice one Phil I do the same accept I spray Thetford toilet rubber seal lubricant spray and leave the flap open a jar over the winter cheers as always .kev

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Kev. Sorry for delay in replying been tad busy. Yes I 2 good tips. I will be changing to silicone for vaseline. Thanks again Phil👍🙂

[@kevandrews4699]

No problem hope u get well soon all the best .kev

[@lensmanonline]

Great demo Phil, we very much do the same, I was told by caravaning friend when we first started out not to use vasoline as over time it can rot the rubber seals, but to use Olive oil instead not sure how true this is but I've always wiped the seals with a little olive oil. Best wishes Jon and Karen

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Jon. I have heard since Vaseline is probably not best solution. I will have to try olive oil or silicone based products Thanks Phil🙂

[@gavinstreetie1473]

Sounds like the whole world is watching you do this , even from the sky ! Like the rubber gloves very fetching , I would join you in the cleaning but it’s to far ( the toilet) that is , hopefully next year I’ll get to do these jobs Cheers G&Z

[@lostweekendscaravan]

HI G&Z. You will have plenty of time to sort it out soon. I have to get industrial sized gloves as my hands are so big. 😂 Thanks for watching Phil🙂

[@lindagriffiths5739]

Great job Phil, thanks for that useful information 👍👍👍👍

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Linda. Glad you found it of use. Many Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@DesmondsDonders]

Some folk get all the good jobs LOL. Grand job :-)

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi David. Yes you are right and it always seems to be me😂👍Thanks Phil🙂

[@ianf6512]

Hi Phil, very informative video as always, can I ask why you use vaseline instead of a silicon wipe on the seal ?

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Ian. I use Vaseline because it doesn't dry out as much as silicone. But everyone else uses Silicone. I have not ad an issue with it and i only use it over the winter period. During usage I use armoural silicone wipes. Hope this helps. Phil👍

[@davekendrick7231]

Did I hear them playing your tune during the video Phil.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Dave It certainly was my old tune playing away. Thanks Phil👍🙂

[@greglewis8843]

Not a nice job but we all have to do it thanks Phil

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Greg. Yes we all have to do it. But I found out we all have our own ways. Thanks Phil🙂

[@retro423]

Leave the flap in the open position during a long lay off or it will stick to the seal

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks for your suggestion Retro. I did not mention this in the film as I am concerned about putting tension on the mechanism. Also I feel that if you smother the seal in vaseline and keep the flap shut it will not dry out as the air cannot get to it to dry it out. Thanks Phil🙂

[@oldsalty49]

@@lostweekendscaravan Leaving the flap open also helps prevent theft of the cassette. Someone may force the locker door open, but they won't be able to extract the cassette.

[@davidnewton3240]

Don’t use vaseline on seals it can cause them to break down. I would also use puriclean in the toilet as it will get rid of biofilm and milton will not. I would also open the cassette up to get inside which is very easy to do.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi David I only se it in winter storage.I use armourall wipes during the spring and summer months. I understand your point as it is the main opinion of most of my viewers. Thanks Phil🙂

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Do you have to clean them ? 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Just joking 👍🏻 Trev

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Trev I am afraid so and it always seems to be me who has to do it.😂😂 Thanks Phil🙂

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Yes, I know the feeling. We are just starting to prepare for our 11 night winter trip. A list of jobs to do and extras to pack. 😊 Trev

[@chriscitrine]

Double dipping in the vaseline could cause cold sores 🤭

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Chris. This was for Toilet purposes only😂😂Cheers Phil