Fitting a Ventilator Kit to our Thetford C260 Cassette Toilet

Another upgrade we had planned was to fit a ventilator kit to put Thetford C260 Toilet Cassette Unit to our Kon-tiki 874 motorhome so was got hold of one and Phil popped around to fit it for us.
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[@creekyknee]

Well done folks. These kind of videos are very valuable and informative. Toilets is a topic most of us shy away from, but we all need them....

[@re33ce]

Nice Upgrade Well Done Phil 👏👏

[@davidmarek72]

Thanks for doing this, thinking about this system so great to see the install.

[@RoamingRadfords]

😊

[@retro423]

I had one of these fitted to my van, we had a big problem with it though, when the Mrs used it her backside got stuck to the seat with the suction , she was stuck for an hour once until I got back and was able to break the vacuum

[@stutracy2287]

The wife and I have been caravanning & motor homing over 10yrs. and not once have we had to use the toilet for No.2's. This time also includes holidays with the grandkids. We make use of public toilets eg; cafe's, pubs, campsites and the likes, I guess we've been lucky and not mucky, least it's there just incase, I've probably tempted fate now. All the best and happy and safe holidays.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

GOOD VID THANKSA LEE

[@agriben7591]

well done

[@gereshomeE]

Well done! (I hope you're NOT suggesting that any of your lovely family members "smell"😁) NB: I'm STILL waiting to see which haudrolic levelling system you chose! ☺

[@andrewgilbride7546]

£100k plus motor home and you have to do all these upgrades

[@davidmbell]

Never really had an issue with smells, but we’re “blade closed” caravanners, so it’s only open for that split second as “stuff” drops and it’s closed again.

[@andyG779]

I fitted a SOG (brand name) years ago! Absolutely brilliant!!! 👌Easier to fit, better reviews and cheaper than the Thetford if I recall! 🤔

[@RoamingRadfords]

The SOG brand is a little more expensive than the Thetford version, but I’m sure they’re both very good systems

[@andyG779]

Not If you’re paying someone an hourly rate to fit the kit! I cannot comment on how good a Thetford toilet ventilation kit is, only that the SOG I fitted is brilliant and generally the majority of reviews prefer the SOG! 👌

[@RoamingRadfords]

It seems the SOG systems might have gone up since you bought them Andy as a quick Google shows them at around £200 when the Thetford one is around £125. I guess the price of fitting either system would be the same in labour if your paying, but fortunately Phil didn’t charge us for his time 👍

[@denisecafferky2248]

👍

[@mikewykes6565]

Having to replace the filter every four weeks as Thetford recommends sounds like a very expensive upgrade to maintain.

[@RoamingRadfords]

They claim 4 weeks of constant use, but for most people that will be once a year. We use our motorhome for around 12 weeks a year and will still only likely change it once a year.

[@stutracy2287]

I agree, kinda stinks

[@alanwise7302]

Ring Camera on the motor home?

[@petefell2206]

Something else to fall off guys 😂

[@mariograndinetti]

By fitting the SOG system do you still use chemicals and would you say it’s more efficient in breaking down the waste material? Thanks.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yes we still use Sol Bio as a belts and braces to disperse the smell out and to ensure the toilet smells it’s best

[@mariograndinetti]

@@RoamingRadfords thanks

[@darrentaylor3768]

I can’t believe you pay all that money for a top end motorhome and that doesn’t come as standard 😮 nice little mod though

[@travelcampervansandmore]

Hi, SOG is a separate brand to what was fitted (Thetford). Did I miss something?

[@GeekyPhilip]

Steve did say SOG, as lots of people call them SOGs, it is a bit like Hoovers, Asprin, Sellotape, Trampoline or Hovercraft.

[@RoamingRadfords]

As Phil rightly said, it’s a generic name. The correct name would be a toilet ventilation kit, but just as vacuum cleaners are called Hoovers, these are usually referred to as SOG systems

[@andyG779]

🤔 👃 🐮 💩

[@travelcampervansandmore]

@@RoamingRadfords Thank you Phil and Steve, I only knew the original SOG system. I will look into this one when I get my new campervan.

[@RV-zk7zq]

Hi, how did you secure the Ring Door Bell to your van please? Cheers.

[@RoamingRadfords]

With double sided VHB tape

[@RV-zk7zq]

@@RoamingRadfords Thankyou👍🏻

[@neilesdale2433]

I am more interested in the ring door bell 😳😂😂😂😂

[@RoamingRadfords]

It’s a great addition for security Neil 😉

[@neilesdale2433]

@@RoamingRadfords definitely a good idea , I would like to fit the same system , I have fitted a “ a sog system “ to my old Moho , but like John / Mandy I am sure to hit a cross member under the floor ‘ 😱👍

[@swdman1234]

How come the toilet cassette doesn’t leak with a vent in the bottom?

[@RoamingRadfords]

It has a chamber that goes up to the top inside

[@anthonynagle]

What about the wiring ? Swapping out of the switch ?

[@RoamingRadfords]

It comes with the new flush panel and switch that replaces the old one that goes in exactly the same place

[@richyrich7122]

Thats is not a SOG it a Thetford version of it.

[@RoamingRadfords]

The correct name would be a toilet ventilation kit, but just as vacuum cleaners are called Hoovers, these are usually referred to as SOG systems

[@alanmullins5076]

Our Auto-Trail has this fitted as standard and it’s 9 years old

[@davef8345]

Have you ever checked that it is vented through the floor to outside. Ours wasn't and we were told by the dealer that Autotrail never bothered to drill the floor.

[@alanmullins5076]

@@davef8345 yes ours was never drilled either

[@campervanchris4171]

Have you adopted Daz he’s there again 😂

[@user-wk5oi5nw9u]

thats a standard fitting on a proper motorhome

[@stephenbolsher6352]

I would watch but I can't be doing with the constant hand waving.

[@RoamingRadfords]

👋

[@MikeSmith-si6ip]

I got put off fitting one of these after watching a guy retch at the elsan point. The smell of raw sewage has got to go somewhere and sat in front of your van your going to a whiff?

[@RoamingRadfords]

The charcoal filter probably needed changing, no whiffs from ours yet

[@MikeSmith-si6ip]

At £20 a pop and replace every 4 weeks its sounds expensive.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Its 4 weeks of constant use Mike, which is probably once a year for most people

[@MikeSmith-si6ip]

Sounds good in practice but charcoal will absorb moisture, im guessing you can remove and keep dry when not in use?