GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #42 | Page 58

RV FEATURE Wayne from Kool Kampers uses a bit of silicone lubricant on the cassette's main rubber seal. CASSETTE CARE Whether you’re a full-timer in your caravan or not, it’s important to keep an eye on the cleanliness of the toilet cassette. Some of our maintenance tips are as follows: • Remove all rubber seals and clean and lubricate with a silicone lubricant every few months (depending on usage); • Baby wipes and an old toothbrush/scourer are great to clean off calcium build-up on the top of the flap; • Be sure to check in the track where the slide valve moves in and out. A silicone lubricant can help it glide as it can get hard to open (particularly if little bits of loo paper get stuck in there); • Use a multipurpose spray or a homemade cleaner (ours is made of white vinegar, dishwashing liquid and eucalyptus oil, and kept in a spray bottle) to clean the outside of the cassette whenever needed; and • Give the holding tank a freshen up by filling with white vinegar and leaving overnight. FOLLOW KOOL KAMPERS KOOLKAMPERS.NET INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK YOUTUBE 58 \