Bailey Olympus Loo Flush

Unless we are putting the van into storage I never completely drain it down. I always travel with a few litres in the tank and the toilet ready for use. Never had any problems. This has the advantage that you can use it during stops, if no other facilities are available.

edit Should have said ours is a Bailey U2 , flush sounds similar.

Unless we are putting the van into storage I never completely drain it down. I always travel with a few litres in the tank and the toilet ready for use. Never had any problems. This has the advantage that you can use it during stops, if no other facilities are available.

edit Should have said ours is a Bailey U2 , flush sounds similar.

Agree.

I believe that the toilet manufacturers always suggest that header tanks are drained for travelling.

I've never done that in 50 years and I don't know antbody else that has either!!

Reading the original post I formed the image that only pink fluid was being put into the tank. I know most systems use water for the flushing with a little additive to keep the water fresh. Is this a feature on new toilets with a tank for only additive and the water being drawn from the main supply?

DanR - I think I might have an idea why you are advised to drain down the flushing tank when travelling.  When our Barcelona went in for service, I queried why, on occasions, had I noticed a small amount of pink fluid on top of the cassette as I was concerned that there was a leak.  I was told that if there is too much flushing water/fluid in the tank when travelling, it can slosh out.  Now, I can't remember where the technician said the fluid was getting out from - but apparrently it's a common problem - I think it was something to do with the drain hose but can't be certain.  I must admit I don't bother draining the tank and there's always heat on in the van when stored at home, so no chance of freezing.

My 2015 van went in for servicing recently. On collection I was advised that there was 40% damp on the infill section of the toilet cassette door. I had noticed that it was covered with mould on the inside of the flap when the van was cleaned before Christmas. It was suggested that this was probably caused by me travelling with the toilet flush tank full(ish) and water splashing out onto the door of the compartment. I was advised to travel with it empty and monitor the situation.

ggregu - Is yours a Bailey?  If so, the Service Manager at our dealership told me why this was happening on the few occasions he had seen it on new Baileys.

Perhaps Baileys are different?????

We've got a 646 Pegasus (twin axle version)and always top it right up before we set off and have never had any bother with it

I beleive the received wisdom is NOT to have it full up. I generally travel with just a couple of litres.