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Subject Topic: Newbie, help re loos & windows! Post Reply Post New Topic
12/3/2014 at 7:30pm
 Location: Cotswolds
 Outfit: Bessacar Cameo 470 GL
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Hi all,

Got my first van, a 1990 Bessacar Cameo 470GL.
Fortunately the previous owners removed their loo, so now I need another.
That's where your advice would be most gratefully received.
There is no possibility of an external opening for a cassette, there's a wheel arch in the way, so a stand alone one it is. Questions is, which one?
There are several, but my knowledge is somewhat limited.
The other issue is with the windows. Where can I get replacement ones. These are all misted up and faded.
On the up side, I'm really looking forward to Easter!!

Cheers,

Bob


12/3/2014 at 7:38pm
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Personally I would go for a Thetford one

Thetford

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12/3/2014 at 9:15pm
 Location: North Yorkshire
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I have a Thetford 165 and a Fiamma Bi-Pot 39 and I definitely prefer the Fiamma as I find it easier to fill, empty and clean.

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12/3/2014 at 9:25pm
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Greetings,

Before you ditch the windows, have a go at renovating them.
You say they are misted up. It may be that, over time moisture has got in. Providing that the windows haven't blown ( become rounded and no longer having parallel surfaces) take out the gromet (small plastic plug) and play a hairdrier carefully in the area of the hole. Don't get the heat too close to the surface. I've used a small funnel and plastic tubinging before now to get the warm DRY air into the windows. If and when the 'mist' goes, put the plug back in.
Good Luck.

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12/3/2014 at 9:27pm
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Yep, definitely a Porta Potti (Thetford).  Spares always available, tried and tested over the years.

Choose a size to suit. You can have a small one which you may find too low to sit on or go for the one I like, the 165. Very comfortable.



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12/3/2014 at 11:07pm
 Location: Staffordshire
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If you do attempt to demist, take the little plastic plugs out carefully as they can just fall into the gap between the two sides of the window itself.   A pair of tweezers might be handy! 

If it turns out the windows are beyond repair, a breakers yard is usually your best bet for finding replacements (or you could fall lucky on ebay).

You might find that the fading you describe is caused by a combination of misting up between the double panels of the windows or by scratching of the surface of the plastic.   You can buy a paste to remove surface scratches that really does work.

Good luck.  




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