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[splott]

Just got the van out of storage and I have aquired two faults that I could do without.
1. The central heating will not fire up, changed the battery in the piezo and it still won't ignite.
Anyone know how to repair the gas valve because thats all thats left to check?
2.
The electric flush on the loo does not work, it just clicks. Obviously it was not drained properly before the winter. ( my fault).
I need to get at the motor but I do not want to strip the loo out of the van. Is there an easy way to get at the motor.
The heater is a Carver 3000 and the loo is a Thetford.
Any ideas?

[Seth]

Mine's having it's annual service tomorrow - oooerrr!

Are you sure that you've not got an empty gas bottle? Personally, I'd get an approved repairer to take a look here - don't ever mess with gas mate.

Regarding the toilet flush, can you not try manually flushing it? See if this kicks it back into life?
Sorry that I can't help further mate.
 :-/

[henryd]

I don't know anything about the toilet issue as I have never been inside one (figuratively speaking ) but with the carver heater over a lay up crap from the flue can drop down on the burner and short the igniter out,if you strip it down and blowgun the crud away it should work

[Entwood]

Thetford loo you can usually take the top off, oval panel on the top .. carefully so you don't break the tabs/destroy the sealant. you can then get you hand in to the pump itself and GENTLY lift it out ... not unknown for the things to stick after a prlonged period of non-use .. good shake used to free mine !!!

Gas .. I take it you've bled through the system by lighting a burner and letting it run for 5 minutes ?? Next thing .. do you see a spark when you press the igniter ??

[splott]

Mine's having it's annual service tomorrow - oooerrr!

Are you sure that you've not got an empty gas bottle? Personally, I'd get an approved repairer to take a look here - don't ever mess with gas mate.

Regarding the toilet flush, can you not try manually flushing it? See if this kicks it back into life?
Sorry that I can't help further mate.
 :-/

Plenty of gas, checked that first

You can't manually flush this one, hence the priority in fixing it. Least ways I can't see away of manually flushing it :-/

[rob in gib]

when i had my caravan and had a problem i searched the web and came across a site for thetford where there were diagrams and how to manuals cant remember the site but you should be able to find it HTH

[sexydaz]

Just got the van out of storage and I have aquired two faults that I could do without.
1. The central heating will not fire up, changed the battery in the piezo and it still won't ignite.
Anyone know how to repair the gas valve because thats all thats left to check?
2.
The electric flush on the loo does not work, it just clicks. Obviously it was not drained properly before the winter. ( my fault).
I need to get at the motor but I do not want to strip the loo out of the van. Is there an easy way to get at the motor.
The heater is a Carver 3000 and the loo is a Thetford.
Any ideas?

which toilet is it(swivel bowl c200 or the bench type with the toilet roll holder)if swivel the blue button and the cover all come off as one piece held on with like bluetack type stuff and you prise it upwards,underneath 4 screws and a white plastic part comes out giving you access to the flush tank and pump..if its bench type pull the toilet roll holder out and look down you can see top of pump,1 screw and its in yer hands..in both cases by pushing button with lights on you should get a dim of the lights which would tell you your getting power to the pump if not check fuse..with a small driver spin the impeller you can sometimes free them up..failing these there is microswitches depressed when you slide cassette in and ive known these fail

your fire has been laid up which can be crud on yer burner bar which a blowgun can often clear or all it takes is a spider to climb inside the assembly after the jets and that can stop them working so give it a blow out from underneath and if that fails it needs taking out and proper cleaning but check your spark the sheath on the ignition lead can go and the spark arcs across before getting to where it should be going and the good ole dimwit answer but i have had it happen to customers is check the gas tap to fire is open

[splott]

Just got the van out of storage and I have aquired two faults that I could do without.
1. The central heating will not fire up, changed the battery in the piezo and it still won't ignite.
Anyone know how to repair the gas valve because thats all thats left to check?
2.
The electric flush on the loo does not work, it just clicks. Obviously it was not drained properly before the winter. ( my fault).
I need to get at the motor but I do not want to strip the loo out of the van. Is there an easy way to get at the motor.
The heater is a Carver 3000 and the loo is a Thetford.
Any ideas?

which toilet is it(swivel bowl c200 or the bench type with the toilet roll holder)if swivel the blue button and the cover all come off as one piece held on with like bluetack type stuff and you prise it upwards,underneath 4 screws and a white plastic part comes out giving you access to the flush tank and pump..if its bench type pull the toilet roll holder out and look down you can see top of pump,1 screw and its in yer hands..in both cases by pushing button with lights on you should get a dim of the lights which would tell you your getting power to the pump if not check fuse..with a small driver spin the impeller you can sometimes free them up..failing these there is microswitches depressed when you slide cassette in and ive known these fail

your fire has been laid up which can be crud on yer burner bar which a blowgun can often clear or all it takes is a spider to climb inside the assembly after the jets and that can stop them working so give it a blow out from underneath and if that fails it needs taking out and proper cleaning but check your spark the sheath on the ignition lead can go and the spark arcs across before getting to where it should be going and the good ole dimwit answer but i have had it happen to customers is check the gas tap to fire is open

OOOOPPPSSS where is that then?
Mind you the heating was working when we layed it up. Unless I have closed the valve accidently whilst faffing round in the van

Thanks for the info re the loo , I will look tomorrow

[Steve Brookman]

The electric flush on my toilet runs off the water pump in the aquaroll. Theres no pump in the toilet only an electric solenoid valve. Perhaps the solenoid is sticking?

Mines off in for a brake service and new tyres on Tuesday.

[sexydaz]

The electric flush on my toilet runs off the water pump in the aquaroll. Theres no pump in the toilet only an electric solenoid valve. Perhaps the solenoid is sticking?

Mines off in for a brake service and new tyres on Tuesday.

yer dont see them right often but yes thats another possibility

[rob in gib]

just found the web site again great repair pdf`s
http://www.thetford.nl/web/show/id=43543/langid=42

[Andy B]

Just got the van out of storage and I have aquired two faults that I could do without.
1. The central heating will not fire up, changed the battery in the piezo and it still won't ignite.
Anyone know how to repair the gas valve because thats all thats left to check?
2.
The electric flush on the loo does not work, it just clicks. Obviously it was not drained properly before the winter. ( my fault).
I need to get at the motor but I do not want to strip the loo out of the van. Is there an easy way to get at the motor.
The heater is a Carver 3000 and the loo is a Thetford.
Any ideas?

I know a mobile caravan repairer from Wiga who I'm sure would travel as far as you. pm if you'd like his mobile number.   

[splott]

Just got the van out of storage and I have aquired two faults that I could do without.
1. The central heating will not fire up, changed the battery in the piezo and it still won't ignite.
Anyone know how to repair the gas valve because thats all thats left to check?
2.
The electric flush on the loo does not work, it just clicks. Obviously it was not drained properly before the winter. ( my fault).
I need to get at the motor but I do not want to strip the loo out of the van. Is there an easy way to get at the motor.
The heater is a Carver 3000 and the loo is a Thetford.
Any ideas?

I know a mobile caravan repairer from Wiga who I'm sure would travel as far as you. pm if you'd like his mobile number.   

Andy could you pm me with details

[Andy B]

Just got the van out of storage and I have aquired two faults that I could do without.
1. The central heating will not fire up, changed the battery in the piezo and it still won't ignite.
Anyone know how to repair the gas valve because thats all thats left to check?
2.
The electric flush on the loo does not work, it just clicks. Obviously it was not drained properly before the winter. ( my fault).
I need to get at the motor but I do not want to strip the loo out of the van. Is there an easy way to get at the motor.
The heater is a Carver 3000 and the loo is a Thetford.
Any ideas?

I know a mobile caravan repairer from Wiga who I'm sure would travel as far as you. pm if you'd like his mobile number.   

Andy could you pm me with details

  Done 

[splott]

Just got the van out of storage and I have aquired two faults that I could do without.
1. The central heating will not fire up, changed the battery in the piezo and it still won't ignite.
Anyone know how to repair the gas valve because thats all thats left to check?
2.
The electric flush on the loo does not work, it just clicks. Obviously it was not drained properly before the winter. ( my fault).
I need to get at the motor but I do not want to strip the loo out of the van. Is there an easy way to get at the motor.
The heater is a Carver 3000 and the loo is a Thetford.
Any ideas?

I know a mobile caravan repairer from Wiga who I'm sure would travel as far as you. pm if you'd like his mobile number.   

Andy could you pm me with details

  Done 

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