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Cassette toilet emptying in a camper van is much easier than a traditional blank tank. I'm going to go through the pros & cons of a cassette toilet, how I use the toilet, how it's different than a black tank, and how NOT to empty the cassette cartridge - because there is definitely a way NOT to empty it!
My Hymer Aktiv camper van came with a Thetford cassette toilet instead of the black tank to aid in keeping the weight of the camper van down and also reducing storage needed to hold the container.
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@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

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@mikhail4024 5 лет назад

Very very nice 😍

@lmcburney 6 лет назад

I wasn't going to view your video about cassette toilets because I had viewed some others and thought I had a good idea of how it works. But I decided to view it this morning, don't know what changed my mind but I am very glad that I did. Your video was by FAR the most informative that I have seen. Your shared mistake was a very good teaching moment and I appreciate you sharing it. Thanks for being well thought out and keeping it real with good information in a short, concise video. I appreciate it.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

LMcBurney well you are so welcome! Thanks for watching and really appreciate the kind feedback. 😁

@blessedormessy6336 6 лет назад

I do like how she's explains things, clear, concise and organized.

@wwrite 4 года назад

Your tip was AWESOME!!!

@1152jerry 6 лет назад

Gloves are a must even for a demo.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Unless you don't need them. 😁

@ind.p 4 года назад

and mask🤭😷

@alwaysseekadventure31 3 года назад

Well she probably has a much stronger immune system than you lol

@stevehalling816 5 лет назад

You can get hold of a spare cassette and fit a special carrier under your hymer the carrier box is made by a company called fiamma in europe and fits right under your van, very convenient

@rfleming7883 6 лет назад

Thank you for a complete, thorough and quite detailed look at the cassette toilet system. This is a thoughtful analysis, and is of real benefit to those of us considering RV's utilizing the cassette toilet. Much of what I have seen online has been overly dramatic and negative. But then, why is the cassette system so successful in Europe? The detailed explanation you have provided answers those questions in a positive and natural way.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Ronald L Fleming - I agree. It's a very popular method in Europe and it's just not something we're all accustomed to in the states. There's ways to prevent odor and keep it nice and clean. It's just different. Thanks for the great feedback.

@annamarieh333 3 года назад

Wow! This has been the most comprehensive explanations of how to use your type of toilet. I really think you do an outstanding job explaining van life. Every video I’ve seen skips so many important details that you have answered here and shown us all the steps. Thank you. I mean really thank you!

@lovingatlanta 6 лет назад

👍Thorough demo & very helpful info. I appreciate that you’re showing how it is an easy & clean process to empty the cassette. You really do a terrific job demonstrating / showing that there really isn’t any waste matter on the outside of the cassette so a person can confidently touch / handle it without using gloves. Thank you for all of the effort that went into making, editing & sharing this video with us. 💞

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

You're welcome! 😌

@shawnsmith3335 3 года назад

Just watched this. GREAT video. Unlike anything I had seen, and completely changed my mind about the cassette toilet.

@John-iv2oz 3 года назад

YOU are right that there is not much info available out there. I am looking at retiring to a narrow canal boat in England and they mostly use the cassette systems so your info was greatly appreciated.

@pamt6829 6 лет назад

Good info. I don’t know why dealers don’t provide more information when you purchase an RV. Sometimes the learning curve isn’t very fun.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

swamp dawg I love my Hymer, but the lack of instruction for this RV is pretty dismal and disappointing.

@carolesea 5 лет назад

Thanks for a realistic review! Other reviews I've seen seemed over the top in a negative way. I wondered why they were so unsuccessful using a cassette toilet when thousands of others managed it.

@consciouscreator2526 Год назад

Thank you for sharing. This will make my job easier. Am so afraid for my first trip, I have to see the waste of others. It’s just a small hole to empty. Phew

@scottyjackson6665 3 года назад

last tip was extremely beneficial to know, gonna try very hard to commit that to my long-term memory. lol. thank you.

@Joy-zi2fo 2 года назад

I’m so glad I found your channel! I had so many questions about cassette toilets and I loved the physical display on how to empty.

@AmberJBaldwin 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@robiny1823 5 лет назад

This is the best and most informative video I have seen on cassette toilets. Very well done. Thanks!

@Hemdog1 4 года назад

Hi Amber. You keep pulling out these great video's. I have read all the comments from your followers (as I normally do) & some of them do add information that are handy. But the coverage that you did is so very true. When I move back to New Zealand to live, I will buy me a Van or a small RV to live in. I do appreciate all the tips that you keep giving out to us all. Thank you very much ....

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

You are so welcome!

@cathystewart2268 5 лет назад

I have a cassette toilet in my a-frame and my favorite thing is no long lines at the dump station. I was camping at a state park over the Labor Day holiday. The lines at the dump station went on for hours. I packed up, drove home and dumped the cassette in my home toilet. I follow the no toilet paper, too.

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Cathy Stewart - That's a huge benefit for sure on no long lines and being able to dump in so many more places.

@thestyngray 6 лет назад

That was a great review, best video I have seen on the Cassette toilet, thanks for the detail honesty, you ROCK!

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

thestyngray thank you!! Very kind of you! 😁

@maryzaletel4928 4 года назад

Thank you SO much for this video! Much needed as I haven't been able to anyone who shows and explains the cassette/emptying yet. 👍👍👍

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

You're very welcome!

@suezettefruge3234 2 года назад

Thanks for the information. I was wondering how that worked. We all learn by our mistakes and at least we can laugh at ourselves at the end of the day. After the 🤬 🤬 🤬. 😆 🤣 😂

@yc3613 6 лет назад

Geese, just when I was thinking you could go and not flush when full. The warning is invaluable.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

+Y C 😂❤️

@99muddy99 2 года назад

Candid, brave, and useful! Thank you.

@sunnyaldrich5471 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this! Hymer has gone out of business so there’s no support and I’ve never had an RV with this type of toilet before so we had NO IDEA what to do with the cartridge on the used Hymer we bought. It was left full by the previous owners… ewwww! 🤢🤮

@Photo-Voyager 6 лет назад

I read somewhere else that when the "full" light turns on there is actually room in the cassette for one or two more uses.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

+John Pontier I didn’t see that in my manual but all the literature I received was very light on quality information. Someone else commented as well that there is more room when full. I’ve also opened the blade and flashed a light inside to see how full it was but it’s hard to tell and also I wouldn’t want to drive too much with it being full to the top in case I’m leaked through the blade or pressure button. Yuck. 😞

@Bear-cm1vl 4 года назад

Story Chasing, check the Thetford specifications or manual for your model, but all the Thetford and Dometic cassette designs I have reviewed in laying out a possible cube truck build have some headroom beyond the "tank full" indicator.

@cenedraleaheldra5275 5 лет назад

Thanks for this vlog. So glad you used a dump site. Seems lots of people are using public toilets. Seem that is becoming a huge issue. Signs springing up saying not to do it.

@dv9239 2 года назад

Doing it in the public toilet is kinda responsible in my opinion I've seen mfs dump their shit in the bushes by the road

@realphoto 5 лет назад

Just looked at Hymers...with this video much more interested in them..thank you.

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Carla Simmons well you are so welcome! Thanks for watching and of course post any questions you have about it.

@bradlongmusic 5 лет назад

Excellent video! Thanks for going so in-depth!

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

@sandydavis6195 6 лет назад

So glad you shared your experience with the cassette toilet. Hopefully I'll remember what happened to you. Very helpful video!

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Sandy Davis -If you don't, you'll remember when you do it! lol Hopefully that doesn't happen to you ! 😁

@user-ym6lc7pk1e 6 лет назад

Thank you, Finally an honest review of cassette toilet. What do you do with gray water? You still need a hose and gray can get pretty stinky too if it marinates for more then a week.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Dima Habenko well you are so welcome! Thanks for watching! Gray water has a permanent hose attached to it that fits nicely into a small compartment under the cassette cartridge area. It takes a while for that to get full. I'm pretty frugal with water, so I just find a place when it's time to dump like normal. The other thing you can do is empty the gray into the cassette cartridge, about 3 times, and dump the cassette and it keeps it clean. 😁

@charleswhite8439 5 лет назад

Your Fearlessly and Intentionally Doing All The Right Informational Projectives! An Your Following Is Very Loyal For This Rare Fact. Blessings n' Peace Always To You Miss Amber🌈

@charleswhite8439 5 лет назад

Most Thank You!🌈

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

@shirleycantelo2396 3 года назад

Great tips, especially the last one!!

@downtroddenbob148 6 лет назад

Hi Amber, I see you followed through and did make a video about emptying your cassette toilet. I do wish you would have demonstrate the toilet pour. LOL Good video as usual.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Downtrodden Bob LMAO well I wasn't quite sure people would like to see "brown" stuff, so I cut that quick part out, but the rest of the video showed me rinsing and pouring. 😁

@diywarren1776 4 года назад

Great info. I just ordered a portable cassette toilet so the rules are more or less the same. Rather than a button it has a rotating dial type of pressure release that potentially could be opened too early and forgotten so you saved me from making a mess I’m sure

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

warren cbsc 😀How did it go?

@katcankan7129 6 лет назад

I live in Europe we only have cassette toilets in Rv's. Germany offers so automated cassette emptying facilities.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

How does that work with the "automation"?

@katcankan7129 6 лет назад

Story Chasing - l have only see it on RU-vid. One puts the cassette into a thing. It empties and cleans it. Very quick and easy.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Well that's amazing!!! Hmm....maybe that's a business to start here in the states as the cassette toilets get more popular.

@katcankan7129 6 лет назад

A good idea 👍

@katcankan7129 6 лет назад

Story Chasing ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jziUXcVqmow.html A RU-vid link to the automatic cassette empty.

@kathys1645 Год назад

I'm looking to purchase a camper van within the next few months. I will be driving solo and don't want a big van but big enough to live in year round. I came across your video and you seem to be knowledgeable... Can you please give me some pointers on my first camper van purchase? Thank you!

@Shaun1959 5 лет назад

Good honest video about an important issue

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Shaun Doyle Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed my videos. 😌🙏

@paulinebambalos4863 5 лет назад

Thankyou for uploading this informative video, love your tip about the release button. I have just received my Thetford electric toilet for my RV. Picking tips and tricks up, thanks again ✌🏻

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

You're welcome

@blessedormessy6336 6 лет назад

When I hit the road, I’m going to do my best not to use the toilet in my vehicle. Especially not for #2. Which, that’s going to drive me batty since I don’t like public toilets. However, I'd rather use a public toilet if it appears clean than lug and dump a toilet. I’m still figuring it all out, and your video helps. Thanks.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

It's really not as bad as you might think. The convenience is worth it - at least to me, but you'll figure it out as you get on the road and begin to know what you're comfortable with.

@memeimhere 5 лет назад

Two thumbs up. I have subscribed and clicked the notification bell. Great video thanks

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Aktivly on the road thank you! Glad you liked my vids.

@Rocki5pr 5 лет назад

Have watched several other channels' reviews/tips about cassette toilets; and you seem to be the first that is using it for both #1 & #2 consistently (instead of #2 only in emergencies) so was informative. Also interesting that you thought the smell was apparently minimal while two other yt channels thought the smell was horrendous when they tried a cassette toilet (they also seemed to utilize for both) compared to a black tank or a compost toilet. Have you ever had problems/issues finding somewhere to empty the cassette when needed?

@joesmiley8407 5 лет назад

Have you looked into the SOG ventilation system? Gets rid of the need for chemicals (money saving). Cuts down on the smells and might help with the condensation problem you are having.

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Joe Smiley I haven't and briefly looked at with your suggestion. Thanks for the recommendation. It would be nice to not use the chemicals!

@francineshea4723 6 лет назад

We have decided to buy a composting toilet for our 5th wheel and merge our grey and black tanks together

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Francine Shea Nice! It's a great idea! 😁

@henryc1000 5 лет назад

I’m not living the van life yet but... I think the pros of the cassette far outweigh the cons and I would definitely want a cassette vs. a black tank. And growing up in the country and being on a well and septic isn’t that far removed from a cassette set-up. An FYI about the orange button that you depress when dumping the cassette. It is to break the vacuum on the cassette, not to relieve the pressure. Great content, tnx 4posting 👌

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Henri C I've had both and definitely like the cassette more.

@mimiescape2023 5 лет назад

Thank you for your candor. Very informative!!

@gypsydreamer2622 5 лет назад

The moisture on the lid is condensation. Normal human temperature is 97-100.8 degrees, depending on the person. If the ambient air is cooler, there will be condensation. I try to leave the lid open (with trap closed) when I am by myself. If I can’t, I lay a paper towel across seat and close the lid. The paper towel will absorb the condensation, and can be disposed of.

@bryanbaker5942 3 года назад

If you’re camping mainly at state parks or camp grounds with restrooms, NOBODY shits in the camper! Only #1 is allowed. #2s go to the grounds facilities, in the woods, or in the lake! Just the way it is.

@snooks73 5 лет назад

Good for you for sharing. Think of how many tragedies you've prevented.

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

😂

@midnite22767 5 лет назад

Great video, thanks. You are right, there isn't a lot of info on cassette toilets online. The US has a long way to go before it catches up to Europe where these style toilets are more common. I have seen on European cassette toilets a device that might help with the condensation or at least some unintended smells. I think its called a S.O.G. not sure what it stands for but its basically a fan system that pulls the air out of the cassette when you open the blade. Not quite sure why its not sold here? Perhaps one of your viewers have a better idea?

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Nitram Midnite hmmmm...that's interesting on the SOG. I'll have to look that up. Thanks for the tip. Yeah I despise that condensation. :) LOL...Yes us American have a long ways to go before we catch up on the cassette toilets. I really like it. I hear in Europe there are machines that dump your cassette for you. lol nice.

@dianehall5345 3 года назад

Thanks so much for this informative video. I don't see a whole lot of difference between these units and the old style Porta Potty units we took camping in the 70s. You had to be mindful when disconnecting the bottom! Obviously these camper unit toilets are a bit more sophisticated and convenient. I'm thinking it has more Pros than Cons. So two years later... how is that working for you? Are you glad you switched over from the original black water hoses?

@2lmdi 5 лет назад

Emergency with a full tank.... put a trash bag in the bowl... go and tie off.

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

@Lracnolip 4 года назад

Thank you for the heads up on not using a full toilet as l think l would of tried the same thing as you. 👍

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

Lracnolip You're welcome and thanks so much for watching!

@raymondchoon 5 лет назад

Have you considered to purchase a second cassette for the cassette toilet to eliminate the emergency?

@easymoney5395 6 лет назад

Good information. Thumbs up and Thanks for sharing.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

😁

@grandmaris 6 лет назад

I would rather have a composting toilet. Thanks for the great information.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

+Grandmarais those are nice too. ☺️

@paulajackson4638 6 лет назад

Oh no!!! What a lesson .🤭 the chemical you used. Is it specific to that toliet.. where do you purchase it? Safe travels..😎

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Paula Jackson Thetford has their own brand Aqua Kem that I use; however, the one in the video was a different brand just to test it out. Not super impressed so not worth mentioning. I typically purchase from Camping World, Walmart, or Amazon.

@ps8540 5 лет назад

The double garbage system works so well, you can bypass the dumping! Just it plastic garbage bag in toilet and then put in garbage when finished with bag. May cost a few pennies but well worth it.

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

P S thanks for the tip. I actually started doing that when I'm boondocking more and need the tank to last longer, like right now. lol. I have a Pstyle so I can go outside and still stand up to urinate or just use a cup/bottle and then drain onto the ground.

@barbgeyer1779 5 лет назад

P S...how does this work? I assume the bags are for a 1-time deposit only, right? You wouldn't leave your deposit to slosh around in the bags while you drive or move about the RV, right? Step 1, line the toilet with the bags. Step 2, do your business, Step 3, securely tie the bag. Step 4, immediately walk it over to the dump. Is that how it works?

@ps8540 5 лет назад

barb geyer : Have a container the hides orders like a diaper garbage container or a cooler with a tight lid. No I wouldn’t leave a soiled plastic bags but I would leave a second clean bag in the toilet .

@artinlife8130 5 лет назад

@@barbgeyer1779 I have worked for the elderly and often times they have a portable bedside commode. It is just a bucket with a toilet seat and hand rails and the family or caregiver empties the waste into a toilet and cleans it out. WELL you get a whole lot of smells that way. Turns out a lot of families you cat litter or wood chips. Just put a plastic bag in the bucket, add cat liter or wood chips. After you do your business, tie up the bag and place in regular trash. No difference than emptying a cat litter box or baby diapers. Smells better also than a wet system.

@jedturner9173 5 лет назад

used one for 3 years ,you can use bio wash tablet to break up matter and make it smell good, sometimes stuff gets stuck, bio tab sorts that

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

@candyalexander2196 4 года назад

I.ve ment to tell u I think u r cool thanks for all your informitive videos very helpful

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

Candy Alexander 😊 You're so welcome!!! Also, I just released my new video. If you have time, go check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-t-O5pZ1yvmI.html

@Letozan 2 года назад

I wonder, if the Cassette toilet says it's full, can it still be used at least a few more times before it actually overflows? Or is there a locking mechanism that stops it from storing more?

@sduvickify 5 лет назад

Informative and also funny!

@swing4it 6 лет назад

I will make sure we mention "make sure to flush before you remove the cassette" on the walk throughs going forward. Thanks Amber

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Stacey Smith thank you! Hopefully, that saves somebody from making the mistake I did.

@umabell3964 3 года назад

A little dehumidifier in the bathroom takes care of the excess water.

@davidgabrie1302 6 лет назад

Nice video Amber, is it plausible to have 2 canisters for one toilet? Like an emergency one ... So, you would pull out the full one and replace it with the empty one and just store the full one until it’s convenient to dump it. Would that work, if so you would have eight days versus four.

@amystevlingson4409 6 лет назад

David Gabrie I have the same question. A lot of people who live on narrowboats in the UK carry a spare cassette. I’m not sure where you’d store the full one in an RV though 🤢

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

David - You could and I've heard of people doing that, but then you have to store it somewhere AND make sure it doesn't roll around. Every inch of the Hymer is valuable space and for me, I just wouldn't want to use the space for it. I seem to get by pretty well with the emptying every 4-5 days as I'm moving around enough to not have to worry about it.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Amy Stevlingson - Yes exactly. I wouldn't want to either. 😁

@John101B 5 лет назад

May be someone can build a tiny one that is only good for couple of usage. That way, you don't need a huge storage space but still fulfills the emergency situations.

@davidgabrie1302 5 лет назад

Yeo-Hoon Bae now they made a big plastic walk in bag... just do your business and step out of the bag. Tie it up and dispose of it. Amazon, Step In/Out Plastic Disposables Bags, 20 for $4.95.

@athomas2803 5 лет назад

Great information

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Asia T well you are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

@rawritjon 2 года назад

Do you have a link to the cartridge chemicals?

@nullhypothesis276 5 лет назад

Have you considered removing the water based toilet and installing in it's place a composting toilet? Would that be an option when purchasing new? Composting toilets require less attention than a water-based system.

@MICHELLE-gu2qc 2 года назад

Very informative Amber. I have a cassette toilet aswell. I also bought a female urinal funnel. This is going to be a silly question. Do you need a grey water hose to empty the grey tanks?

@AsTheWheelsTurn 5 лет назад

I have a cassette toilet in my van, not nearly as fancy as yours,it is just a two piece type that is fully portable and basic I really like it. A lot of people seem to think it is gross to empty them or they smell bad or whatever but I disagree.there IS a little bit of a learning curve though, you covered those issues well but i'll add a couple 1) if you are traveling from high altitudes to low or vice versa, or extreme cold to hot, it is a good idea to open the flush valve a bit so pressure cant build up inside, not fun to open and get sprayed in the face SWISH!!!! ….MMM YUCK. 2) when you use the toilet it is best to open the valve and just poop directly down thru the hole into the holding tank, mine does not fill the bowl with water, so if you crap in there it makes a mess but if you just open the flush valve its a straight shot down to poopyland,very rarely any streaking in the bowl to clean.mine is the type that you pull open and it will stay open until you close it, I know not all are that way. 3) when you empty into a residential toilet, go all or nothing, just pour it quickly, if you go too slow it fills the toilet way too much and you have to manually flush , if you just dump it it causes the toilet to flush from the force of the water (poop) pouring in. #4) the longer you wait to empty it the LESS it will smell. I am a weekend warrior , not a full timer, so whenever I use my toilet ill wait until the next weekend or even longer before I dump it, letting the chemicals have time to do there work, you will have a nice greenish LIDUID that has a mild smell of chemical at that point. if you dump too soon you will smell dookie AND it will be unpleasantly cloppy. so if possible dont empty sooner than about 5 days after the first....deposit. I have the same issue with condensation, I do find that irritating and gross even though the condensation is not actually PEE its just water vapor and doesnt smell or anything it is still bothersome. I wonder if taping a few packets of silica gel to the underside of the lid would stop that.....I 'll try it and let you know.

@michellestratford9753 3 года назад

Does anyone have any experience in converting a ' typical' North American black and grey tank into a cassette toilet? I've just purchased an older campervan and I'd really like to switch it thats possible. Thank you!

@lvtaylortaylor9904 4 года назад

Good tips

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

lv taylor Taylor You're welcome and thanks so much for watching! Also, I just released my new video. If you have time, go check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ugWvVJnUPgU.html

@stephenstringer3689 6 лет назад

Since you're being honest to tell that you use the cassette for all your business...just wondering if there are odor issues when you wait 3 or 4 days between emptying? Or even if just for #1 for a couple days? Had to laugh about the full sensor...hadn't thought about that. Someone commented about putting paper in a trash can...in Spain and several other countries this is normal due to small and old sewer lines...not that big a deal. Good video!

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Stephen Stringer I have smelled some odors from there when it gets really hot outside. I've been trying out several different brands and types of chemicals to see which one is better. Mostly they seem to all be the same. lol oh that moment was awful Stephen! Just awful! Yes and people with septic tanks use the TP trash method too. I don't want to buy special toilet paper and it just fills up the cassette more so you have to empty more frequently.

@gypsydreamer2622 5 лет назад

Stephen Stringer I use the camco orange pods, double the recommended quantity, and have never had odor issues.

@keesh4735 6 лет назад

I have this exact model and can assure you that the light goes on when there is still some 3 liter space available in the cassette. So enough early warning before the cassete is really full.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Kees H - What model is yours? I actually flash a light down in the toilet now, when it reaches full like that, but it makes me nervous to drive with that full light is on (and still using the toilet) in case anything decides to slosh from being too full.

@keesh4735 6 лет назад

Story Chasing I have a Thetford C260 model. According to the manual, when the light goes on there is 2 liter capacity left. That should suffice to get you through the night, certainly if you don’t flush.

@marypinho-robinson5184 2 года назад

Great video thanks! What is the cleaner you use?

@AmberJBaldwin 2 года назад

Mary Pinho-Robinson Thank you very much! 😊🙏 uhhhh...not sure which part?

@zennseven 3 года назад

Been searching all nite as to where you can buy this in n America nada. Anyone know something ????

@black300c69 6 лет назад

I'm trying to find out if you can use the cassette toilet in the winter time because everything in the winter it will freeze that section of the cassette is heated or not

@peggyprose 6 лет назад

Javier Martinez Good question!

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

Javier Martinez - great question and I wish I had an answer for you. I haven't stayed in cold weather yet since purchasing, but I'm sure when I'm down south in the desert again for winter I'll have a better answer. It gets cold at night and sometimes freezing temps. I don't like to stay in those types of temps though.

@cocobunjee6676 5 лет назад

Hymer is German and it gets pretty cold in Germany. Surely they would have an answer for you?

@cs-mh2dh 5 лет назад

I am trying to find out if it freezes. Many use compost tilets for that reason. I would prefer the cassette, but only if it can withstand the freezing. I know there is a type of RV antifreeze you can use, but I would prefer not using any chemicals. Distilled vinegar is the best cleaner to use.

@insaneindabrainbabiesTM Год назад

No ma’am we have to pay for water. I WATCH IT ALL 😂😂😂😂😂 Got a shower timer and laundry is done by hand and bucket lol. CONSERVE .

@lashturner 6 лет назад

I have a cassette toilet in my Prolite Travel trailer Didn't know it had one until when I got to dealer but I had already paid for it before I saw it in person.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

+lashturner how do you like it now?

@lashturner 6 лет назад

I have learned to conserve water. The question is do you use those tablets they sell to put in RV toilets?

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

When you say "tablets" do you mean those pod packets that are chemicals to keep the inside cleaned, unclogged and break down material? If so I use the liquid chemicals in the video that do the same thing. The pods are more convenient and I used those a lot in my traditional black tank in my other RV.

@iqbalmahmud24 4 года назад

want to buy one cassette toilet but where can I get that?

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

Iqbal Mahmud 😀 This is a Thetford toilet so you can buy from them I believe or any dealer that carries these. It's huge in European countries.

@iqbalmahmud24 4 года назад

@@AmberJBaldwin thanks cute! I'm from Bangladesh, south-east part of Asia. this is why I need address, so I shall ask for fob price in dhaka(capital of Bangladesh). thanks again for your response.

@joeframer9642 5 лет назад

Good video

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

@standraiveyjones3670 6 лет назад

That last part😭😂

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

+Standra Ivey Jones lol 😂

@crazyforcandles1 5 лет назад

can you tell me what you used at the end in the tank? Also does this type of toilet come with this van?

@glennmay6750 5 лет назад

Listening to your 1st con, u need to get an external vented door. Also your 2nd con, u can get a 2nd/spare cassette. If u get caught short (pun intended) U can change the cassette out 🙈 great video either way 👍🏻

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Glenn May Thank you so much.

@kk70x7 4 года назад

I know it sounds crazy but keep a few diapers with you. Can open them up, take a pee and toss easily for those Full Tank emergencies. Yes, it will hold enough for most adults if you get a toddler size! 😉

@mysticalmisfit1332 4 года назад

kk70x7 🤯 mind blown. Great idea 👍🏽

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

kk70x7 Thanks so much! ☺️

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

Mystical Misfit 😀

@charlesclement383 5 лет назад

I love the HYMERCAR ON THE FIAT RAM CHASSIS. Where can I order one to my specifications? Was thinking about going to France or England to order it.Can they be ordered in the USA or Canada?.

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

@EtreTocsin 3 года назад

so if you HAD to, could you dump it in a public toilette?

@coralieofjumpwithnofear 3 года назад

Silly question coming from someone who doesn't live in a very cold environment: why is it more likely to cost you money in the winter to dump your toilet?

@ariajaydesalt 5 лет назад

Good info :)

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

AJ Quinn Thank you!

@saltygreek3870 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info ! What van is that ur driving ? Did u buy it stock or did you do the van build urself ??

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

George Georgiadis You're so welcome. It's a Hymer Aktiv and I did a whole van tour that you might like: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U3Td4GGlHtw.html and then the follow-up Q&A ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U3Td4GGlHtw.html

@saltygreek3870 5 лет назад

@@AmberJBaldwin thank u

@penguinchick6563 6 лет назад

I'm in Washington and i have had condensation on the seat in the a.m., so i leave it open at night. ✌🐧

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

+penguin chick so I’m not the only one ☝️😂

@AllenFreeman 5 лет назад

How long can you go before you have to empty the cassette? Can you boondock for 2 weeks between dumps?

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Allen Freeman I usually have to empty about every 5 days. The only way I can extend that is to go to the bathroom outside and bag the #2. So I do that sometimes too to boondock longer. If any women are looking at this comment, PStyle offers a solution so we can stand up and urinate outside and it works really really well.

@radbcc 5 лет назад

I just want to be clear. Some people only use the cassette for #1 only; some use for #1 and #2, and some use for #1, #2, and the toilet paper. You use (recommend) using the cassette for #1 and #2 only and NO TP. Is that right? thanks...

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

radbcc Correct, I do #1, #2 and no toilet paper. I have a trash can with a lid and use that for TP. Saves space in the cassette container.

@radbcc 5 лет назад

@@AmberJBaldwin thanks Amber

@scottsimpson7766 5 лет назад

Is it really ok and legal to pull a toilet cassette into a rest stop? I was just wondering

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Scott Simpson I'm not familiar with the term "ready stop" and am assuming that's a rest area?? If so, I haven't seen any signs as of yet that say you can't dump there.

@scottsimpson7766 5 лет назад

Story Chasing yes, sorry it was a auto correct error. Rest Area / stop . Thanks for the reply. Most people probably think it’s your luggage 😀

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Scott Simpson lol...probably!

@RWWRENTAL 4 года назад

seems cassette is for me since I boondock. Make sure I dig a foot or so to dump than bury

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

RideWithWill 😀

@peggyprose 6 лет назад

Gloves!!??

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

+Peggy Lynn don’t need it. I used to wear it in the beginning but everything is contained so no need.

@jennypots 6 лет назад

Story Chasing I agree. It’s much cleaner and easier than people think.

@nancytemelko8937 2 года назад

The condensation is probably ammonia fumes from the urine.

@kathythomas7371 6 лет назад

Do you leave a little water in the toilet to keep the seal pliable? Also I have some bags ,that fit into a bedside commode, with a powder that solidifies liquids that can then be just dropped into the trash.

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

I do. Hmm...never heard of that powder. Thanks for letting me know.

@kathythomas7371 6 лет назад

you just need to hang out with us old people, kid :D

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

lmao - OLD??? I love old people and so full of great information. Maybe we'll see each other on the road!

@artinlife8130 5 лет назад

@@kathythomas7371 I have taken care of elderly who use kitty litter or wood-chips in their bedside commode.

@rubyokosi8377 4 года назад

So does this toilet use any water for flushes?

@AmberJBaldwin 4 года назад

Ruby O'kosi 😀You can but I don't. Wastes water and it fills up the cassette too quickly.

@guppie595 5 лет назад

where are your gloves

@myozbubble 6 лет назад

When boondocking, can you dig a hole and dump the cassette poo in that?

@AmberJBaldwin 6 лет назад

+myozbubble not if you’re urinating as well. The mix of the 2 create toxic sewage. It has to do with ammonia in the urine. At least that’s what I’ve read. ☺️

@myozbubble 6 лет назад

Thanks for the info!

@tominftlthomasp3559 5 лет назад

seems like they should have a light when it gets 3/4 full and a blinking light when full. Then you won’t get stuck with a full tank in an awkward place

@AmberJBaldwin 5 лет назад

Tominftl ThomasP I agree! I've gotten used to it now and about how often I need to empty the tanks so it's not that big of a deal now, but still wish it had that warning light. :)