Ceramic toilet option - is it worth the upgrade?

[Tandy]

We are looking at replacing our van and one of the option upgrades available is to have a ceramic toilet.

We have been lucky enough to have always had a ceramic toilet in all 3 of the motorhomes we’ve had so I’ve no idea of the drawbacks of having a plastic loo.

Any help & advice much appreciated.

 

[Steve and Denise]

Ceramic all the way if you have the capacity

 

[DavidG58]

Did you leave the shit on it to prove it's yours and not a pic from the brochure

I did at least wait for Bev to finish

 

[DavidG58]

How about this alternative library photo

both this and the earlier taken from a thread of mine five years ago while replacing my macerator

I guess it confirms ceramic loos clean better

 

[Ian_H]

It confirms I wouldn't risk tasting your mashed potatoes!

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[POH]

Does it really matter as it's only sh**e going down the hole or is Thetford taking the pi$$ at £111 !!!

 

[Rick Axon]

Why would I spend £111 on a bowl liner ? ...

nope, can't think of a reason..

maybe I need to think 'out of the box'

Personally I'd rather spend the money on beer

 

[MartinH]

Have fitted a Twusch insert to a 2005 200 and wow what a difference!

 

[peterc10]

Personally I'd rather spend the money on beer

Which will end up going down the toilet. You only rent beer.

 

[wfdTamar]

I've had a Twusch in for 4 months and though it's a bit cleaner looking and to actually clean I don't know if it's worth it. Quieter to pee on too. The one I got was not a very good fit either which meant I had about a 10mm gap at the front (yes it was the right model for my loo). This meant I ahd to spend a lot of time smoothing the silicone and it started to set before I'd got it as smooth as I would have liked. That means there are little imperfections that collect muck in them. It does seem to clean off ok which was one thing people were wondering. There was £48 import duty into the UK. If you get the fitting kit it includesd a psray which is supposed to clean and seal with a slippery coating, but it's only a small bottle. I reckon it's a ceramic sealant spray so one for cars would work.

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[funflair]

We are looking at replacing our van and one of the option upgrades available is to have a ceramic toilet.

We have been lucky enough to have always had a ceramic toilet in all 3 of the motorhomes we’ve had so I’ve no idea of the drawbacks of having a plastic loo.

Any help & advice much appreciated.

Just to save me from getting confused are you asking about ceramic insert for plastic loos or are you debating whether to go for the porcelaine/ceramic that you have had previously ? I don't think we would rush back to plastic now we have had the full porcelaine/ceramicthat you are used to.

 

[Wombles]

More discussion about this & Twusch here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/ceramic-tiolet-insert.233479/
We have a Dometic ceramic bowl toilet & it is very easy to keep clean.

 

[Mleabon]

We have a Twusch and it's great.

 

[PP Bear]

Blimey, you’ve all got too much time and money me finks. I use a bowl liner to into and it all disappears down the ole wivout skiddies, no matter if it’s plastic or ceramic and is dead easy to clean, is 17 years old and still looks like new

 

[Speve]

We have a Twusch and it's great.

Just checked and they are £202 inc delivery and import tax

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[Mleabon]

Just checked and they are £202 inc delivery and import tax

I don't remember paying that much but it wasn't cheap but much cheaper than a Thetford conversion.

 

[wfdTamar]

£123 (but they paid the import tax) for just the insert.

 

[Speve]

Just checked and they are £202 inc delivery and import tax

£123 (but they paid the import tax) for just the insert.

That is for insert and fitting kit

 

[wfdTamar]

I paid £133 for one with the kit

 

[Gizmouk]

Spray the surfaces, whether it be plastic or ceramic, with teflon - those will leave the bomb bay doors like a missile

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[Nanniemate]

my question to most add-ons is does it make it go any better

in this case
dose it help YOU go any better

 

[funflair]

my question to most add-ons is does it make it go any better

in this case
dose it help YOU go any better

And the usual answer is NO so it would be better to ask "do I want it" and then if the answer is yes, crack on.

 

[Nanniemate]

And the usual answer is NO so it would be better to ask "do I want it" and then if the answer is yes, crack on.

I wish

 

[Tandy]

Thanks everyone for there answers and feedback.

I’ve taken the plunge and opted for the ceramic toilet upgrade - don’t ask how much!

 

[Nanniemate]

Thanks everyone for there answers and feedback.

I’ve taken the plunge and opted for the ceramic toilet upgrade - don’t ask how much!

Oh go on how much

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[scotjimland]

Just to clarify,

I wouldn't spend money on upgrading an existing plastic toilet with a ceramic liner.. no thanks.

but if it were an option to upgrade from a plastic to a ceramic toilet.. yes I would, we had a ceramic in the RV , with a black tank, it was just like a home loo

 

[PeterCarole29]

We are looking at replacing our van and one of the option upgrades available is to have a ceramic toilet.

We have been lucky enough to have always had a ceramic toilet in all 3 of the motorhomes we’ve had so I’ve no idea of the drawbacks of having a plastic loo.

Any help & advice much appreciated.

Just bought one for our next build cheap at £475 haven’t seen one under £700

 

[PeterCarole29]

Just bought one for our next build cheap at £475 haven’t seen one under £700

 

[Monty don]

Ceramic every time. But Im a big dumper and famous for it

 

[Wallaby Ted]

We had ours a couple of years before I realised what I thought was ceramic was plastic

In my defence it is shaped like a traditional loo

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Is that remnants of last night's vindaloo ?

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[MisterB]

i know this is an old post, but has anyone been really disappointed with their ceramic inserts or is everyone still happy, some time later? anything i should be aware of before spending?

PS i am not looking for suggestions on how to polish the pan etc, i am looking for feedback from those who have fitted one, on whether the ceramic inset has made a difference or is it just a gimmick ?

though at £183 inc delivery of £41 etc i am more inclined to try to buy one as we travel through Germany in May this year. i wonder if i can get the VAT removed aswell .....??