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Hi all,

I have read the manual and noted that the only way to empty the flush water tank is to manually use the pump handle until no more water comes out. Last time I had to operate the pump about 50 times which does seem a bit "wearing" on the parts and I was wondering if there is another method for this type.

My previous Thetford cassette unit allowed you to remove the level indicator at side near door to drain the flush tank but this model doesn't have this.

Next time away I have decided not to fill the tank with so much water (7 litres) so although it will mean possibly topping up during a 4 night stay somewhere it would be preferable to having to operate the hand pump to drain the flush tank so many times - possibly wearing out the seals etc.

kevinbfg 

ps wish this damn wind would drop it is cutting down my "winter" touring - won't tow in gusty conditions when over 40mph or am I a wimp?  

look inside the toilet compartment to see if there is a rubber plug you can remove to drain it.there is on ours. if so place rags inside to catch any water you miss.

 http://www.thetford-europe.com/web/show/id=26111/langid=42

kanno

find a straight connector to fit the hole and fit a tube to it.works fine.you still lose a tiny bit,its a push fit.

Quote: Originally posted by kevinbfg on 24/11/2009

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ps wish this damn wind would drop it is cutting down my "winter" touring - won't tow in gusty conditions when over 40mph or am I a wimp?  

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We're in exactly the same boat. We cancelled our trip to Terversal 2 weeks ago because of the wind. Can't wait to get away but, like yourself, we are really not willing to tow in this wind. Mind you this morning looks quite calm, so hopefully we will be off to Cambridge this weekend and a trip to Duxford Museum ! I think the trick is to ignore the weather forecast too and just judge it on the day ! Fingers Crossed !

Hey hey - finally managed to do a 'quote' without messing it up completely !

Quote: Originally posted by johnks on 25/11/2009

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Surely you don't need to empty it completely? If it freezes then they will be enough room for the ice to expand. I have never bothered to completely drain ours. I get what I can out with the drain plug and have not had a problem.

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Thanks to all responders.....I have now found the rubber bung mentioned in the tank wall and will do what Michael suggested and make-up a tube fitting inserted into the hole in tank and come up with some form of plug for the end - it shouldn't be too difficult. 

At least that way I can make sure tank is fully drained as I agree about the potential for ice damage if not fully drained.

Kevinbfg

Michael suggested and make-up a tube fitting inserted into the hole in tank and come up with some form of plug for the end -

i remove it after draining and leave it at one side in the toilet compartment for use when leaving the site.a i said its just a push fit.and then refit the plug.

Quote: Originally posted by michael on 24/11/2009

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kanno

find a straight connector to fit the hole and fit a tube to it.works fine.you still lose a tiny bit,its a push fit.

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