Nice one Phil all the basics that us experienced caravaners take for granted beautifully explained. For the Newbies when emptying the cassette at the disposal point don’t shake it to death when rinsing out, a gentle swirling motion will do, this ensures you won’t dislocate the float mechanism. This is what switches on the red light when full as Phil explained.

Another good , well presented video Phil. All good info - it’s easy to forget that what we as seasoned caravanners do without thinking about can be something a newcomer may have concerns about. When I returned to caravanning 3 years ago , it was channels like yours that not only helped me learn the basics , but gave me confidence to carry on. Thanks for all your tips and look after yourselves Regards Howard

Thank you Phil. We've just changed from a campervan to a caravan and need all the help we can get. First adventure out next week, so, fingers crossed all goes well. I'm looking forward to following your channel for confidence and inspiration. Thank you.

This is brilliant. We were going to buy our first ever caravan this year but we are going to wait now until next year so this video really help people like me who doesn’t have a clue. Thank you 😊

This normally Brian’s job but as I have watched how you do it, I’m going to have a go when next on site. Instructions were very clear Phil. Thanks for sharing.👍🐶🐾😀

Hi Phil, informative instructional video. One thing we also use is Happy Bowls. These are paper liners that you place in the bowl before commencing number 2 activity. The liner keeps the bowl clean and disintegrates in the same manner as toilet roll. They do add expense, but we prefer the method, it’s what persuaded us to move from the only number 1 brigade over to being fully self sufficient in the van. We’ve used this method for 2 years and have never had an issue with the liners causing blockages in the cassette when emptying. Cheers from John & Al.

Thanks Phil. Really clear information and probably the best How To videos out there. We're about to return to caravanning next week after ten years away. I cannot remember draining 'the pink' before we travel. Will be doing now 😉

Thank you very much. This video has been really helpful to us as new motorhome owners.

Great idea that Phil, good to have some useful videos for beginners and experienced alike! Every day is a school day as they say. Hope you are all well 👍

Some good tips there Phil especially about the green. We've been on some sites that insist on green / organic additive as they say the blue chemical kills the bacteria in the eco system. Cheers Rob

Hi Phil, Oh yes looking forward to a series of vlogs. Nice one pal. 👍👍

Very very good video that for new caravanners. Very well presented. Ian...

Helpful vlog.i usually empty the flush tank into the cassette.then empty that at the elsan point before leaving site.also usually add a small amount of water into cassette before adding the green chemical.

Boy did I laugh at the start of this video seeing you sat on the loo 😂😂 I wasn’t expecting that! What a great video. Thank you 😊

Binged watch your channel last few hours - not taken the van out yet but absolutely fantastic advice Thankyou ❤

The handle. No one told me about the handle. I won't bless you with the detail but the sliding handle not being known about made a weekend abit awkward with me having to poke the leavings down the hole with a stick. Thanks so much. Phew, thank you for these videos.

Nice one Phil, well explained pal 😊 Thanks for sharing. Mart & Jo.

Another informative vlog for beginners 🐚🌟⭐️🌟🌟⭐️

Nice informative video. This will be very helpful for new caravanners.🙂Mark

thanks for video just starting out using a caravan for the first time, I hope continue making videos

Good one Phil and an excellent idea for a series too, all in one place for Beginners has to be a good thing... 👍🏻 Just one observation; we have a Coachman as you know and it is fitted, for some inexplicable reason, a Dometic loo system. They have informed us that there is not a flush system drain, but it should suffice just to drain it into the cassette until empty, when needed. Not ideal and a bit of a waste if you ask me, but they didn’t, so heyho, we are lumped with it, for now... 🤷🏼‍♂️ 🤪 🧐

Thanks Phil great video XX hope you're all well

Nice one Phil, Looking forward to this series of vlogs. Cheers Martin

OMG I died when you put that blue thing into the water hole! 😱😱😱I have such a small mind! Great vlog though! Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️

Nice one, I'm looking to see which one to buy, initially wanted all manual for less parts to fail but seeing the advancements of them has changed my mind.

Nice one Phil good demo there for beginners just starting up .kev

Thank you so much, am learning a LOT.

Nice review Phil all the best Rob 👍

Thank you for this! It’s been my biggest concern..! 😅

Hi Phil. Good idea this video. Shame you didn’t cover the full process emptying the the cassette. I could have then showed it to the wife 🤔 thanks for sharing

this is so helpful thank you

This os a god send Thanks for the work pal

Really helpful thank you

We used the Thetford aqua kem blue the first time we went away, then decided to give the aqua kem green sachets a go, much easier and less mess, open the blade and throw it in the toilet. There is usually a decent deal on eBay where you get 15 aqua kem green tablets and four toilet rolls for £18

Very well explained Phil one thing we do different is instead of opening the cassette sliding plate I just pour the chemicals down the orange pipe. I've always used the blue chemicals but I think we'll give the "green" one a try. Looking forward to this series even old caravanners like us can still learning a thing or 2. Stay safe best wishes Jon and Karen

Thank you! I’ve just bought a caravan, and I’ve no idea how the toilet works 😂

Something I never said the other day , this film is quiet handy .......................for beginners and hmmm people who bought a van and never used the loo 😂😂 ok you can stop laughing now Thankyou

Excellent thank you,

We don't carry the watering can, we use a short dedicated hose that fits onto the washroom tap and goes out of the window and into the tank inlet so you can fill from the aquaroll. Saves space and more convenient, especially on a wet day!

do you always have to fully fill the system. so if your only away for the weekend can you half fill ?

So tempted to make some "comments" LOL. If folk search the Practical Caravan YT site they will discover a video on Chemicals where the GURU discusses the chemicals in more depth. On the comments below you should be adding a small amount of water in with the chemicals.

Hi is there any way of turning down the flush, when we flush it seems to go over top of bowl Regards

Loving your bucket. What kind is it? Tia

We stopped using the the pink for the flush and gone with using zoflora (or other brands) it's cheap and get alot of mixes out of it and never looked back and never had issues with black bits it smell

Hi mate, was thinking of finding pitch to permenantly park a caravan, to stay there like a month, and then maybe rent out too Thought the septic tank emptying is not ideal and a tedious task What about renting a contruction site portable toilet cubicle? They rent them out for like £25 a week, includes a weekly service and clean in the price too. Their septic tanks are about 220L vs caravan 20l cassets This would make the caravan experience much more easy going. They also have a mini sink and water tap in the cubicles, most likely stored in a clean water tank. What do you think of this?

Do you need to use 'specia'l toilet paper?

So you can’t drive with either system full? What happens if you have used it somewhere where there is no dump site?

Do the chemicals break down solids?!

Hi maye dont u put bit of water in cassette

Bench type thetford loo too please 🎉

I was always taught never to put the chemical in the top of the cassette as it ruins the rubber seal. You should always put the chemicals in the tube where you empty the cassette

Is it just the chemicals you put in cassette?

I still missing how do you remove the 💩...?

Can anyone help me I am new to caravan now I got it online and they no bathroom with it so I have to replace it can you someone tell me how I would go about replace it

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR TOURING FROM DAY TO DAY - I DONT PLAN ON DROPPIN LOGS IN MY CAN

I can’t get my tiolet to work on a Bailey debtor caravan 2003

Any comments on smells when dumping? Just watched this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZOKa6eV19rZhqM.html

watched this to see how and where cassette got emptied...disappointed

5:04 Is this the part you fill to make the toilet flush? You said it was 15 litres, does that mean you fill it completely? I’m new to this lol, any answer would be massively appreciated!