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Caravan Toilets, Cassette Toilet Parts & Model Help

Find the right caravan toilet, cassette, tank, seal, pump or model-specific part for your van, with help for Thetford, Dometic, Saneo, portable and separation toilets.

Shop Cassette Toilets
  • Choose cassette, separation or portable toilet options
  • Match Thetford and Dometic model-specific spare parts
  • Find seals, pumps, blades, tanks, chemicals and paper
  • Use diagrams and manuals before ordering toilet parts

Quick Guide To Choosing Caravan Toilets And Parts

Replacing a complete caravan toilet is mostly about fit: the cabinet opening, service door, cassette removal side, water connection and 12V feed all need to line up. Replacing a seal, pump, tank or blade is different. For those parts, find the toilet model label first, then match the cassette or tank family before ordering.

Replacing the whole toilet?

For a new install or full replacement, start with cassette toilets and compare the old toilet against the new one before buying. Check rear entry, left/right access, bowl type, floor space, service-door position, water supply and 12V power. A Thetford C403 left-entry toilet and a right-entry toilet can look similar online, but only one will let the cassette slide out on the correct side of the van.

Caravan cassette toilet range

Fixing a Thetford or Dometic toilet?

For repairs, do not buy from the seat shape or colour alone. Pull out the cassette and look for the model label under the waste tank area, or compare the cassette with the Thetford model identification guide. Thetford C200, C220, C250/C260/C263 and C400/C402 parts are not all interchangeable. Dometic CTS3110/CTS4110, CTW and Saneo parts also need to stay in their own model paths. Once the model is clear, use toilet spare parts to narrow the repair.

Thetford cassette toilet model label location

Tanks, seals, pumps and blades

A leak around the blade seal, a pump that will not flush, a worn cassette mechanism and a cracked holding tank are different repairs. Match the toilet or tank family first, then choose the part: lip seal, cassette blade, flush pump, holding tank, float, membrane, control panel or fresh-up set.

Useful starting points are Thetford C200 parts, Thetford C250/C253/C263 parts, Thetford C400/C402 parts and Dometic CTS3110/CTS4110 parts.

Thetford cassette toilet lip seal example

Portable and separation toilets

Portable toilets are useful when the toilet is not built into the cabinetry. Separation toilets can suit low-water touring, but check how you will handle the urine bottle, solids container, cleaning routine and ventilation before changing over. The Thetford separation toilet guide is worth reading before swapping from a cassette system.

Thetford separation toilet installed in a caravan

Chemicals, paper and waste care

Toilet chemicals and paper will not change what toilet part fits, but they can change how well the cassette works day to day. Choose additives to suit where you empty the tank, and use toilet paper that breaks down easily so it does not foul the cassette mechanism. For more detail, use the toilet chemicals guide.

Caravan toilet chemicals and paper

Complete Toilet, Portable Or Parts?

Cassette, portable and separation toilets solve different jobs. If you are repairing an existing toilet, the model and tank family matter more than appearance.

Toilet choice Best for Check carefully Best next step
Cassette toilet Installed caravan or motorhome toilets with an external cassette access door. Rear entry, access-door position, bowl material, cut-out size, service door and plumbing/power setup. Shop cassette toilets.
Portable toilet Camper trailers, temporary setups and simple toilets that are not built into cabinetry. Tank capacity, flush type, height, toilet chemicals and storage space. Shop portable toilets.
Separation toilet Low-water or waterless touring where odour control and waste handling are planned upfront. Install space, venting, urine bottle handling, solids container access and cleaning routine. Read the separation guide.
Spare parts Fixing an existing toilet with seals, pumps, blades, floats, tanks, panels or mechanisms. Exact toilet model, cassette/tank family, access direction and whether the small part is sold separately. Use diagrams before buying.

Check The Toilet Model Before Ordering

Most wrong toilet-part orders come from a model mismatch. The label, cassette family, access direction and tank mechanism matter more than a visual match.

Common toilet checks

  • Model labelFind the Thetford, Dometic, Saneo or Freucamp model code before choosing parts. The model family controls most spares.
  • Access directionRear-entry, left/right access and external door position can change whether a toilet or cassette path will fit.
  • Bowl and tank familyCeramic/plastic bowl and C200, C220, C250/C260, C400/C402 or CTS tank families affect seals, blades and mechanisms.
  • Cut-out and service doorFor complete toilets, check the cabinet opening, service-door size and cassette removal path.
  • Service part typeSeals, pumps, floats, blades, membranes and mechanisms may be sold as separate parts or full assemblies only.

Risk checks before ordering

  • Use the toilet model label or original manual instead of relying on the seat or cassette shape.
  • Do not assume Thetford C200, C220, C250/C260 and C400/C402 parts are interchangeable.
  • For Dometic, separate CTS3110/CTS4110, CTW and Saneo paths before choosing tanks, floats, seals or panels.
  • Match rear-entry, left/right access and external service-door details before buying a complete toilet.
  • Match ceramic or plastic bowl type when comparing replacement models.
  • For leaks and odour, identify whether the issue is the lip seal, blade, cassette mechanism, vent or tank cap before replacing larger parts.
  • For flush faults, check pump, power, control membrane and water supply symptoms before choosing parts.

Match The Toilet Brand And Model

Caravan toilet parts are model-specific. Similar tanks, seals, pumps, blades and panels can suit different Thetford, Dometic or Saneo families.

Brand or model Use for Check carefully Best next step
Thetford C200 / C220 Cassette tanks, pumps, seals, blades, seats, fresh-up sets and older model repairs. C200 and C220 parts overlap in some areas but not all. Check the exact model and cassette family. Start with the Thetford model guide.
Thetford C250 / C260 / C263 Common cassette toilets, holding tank mechanisms, lip seals, blades, pumps and replacement tanks. C250/C260/C263 terms are often mixed in searches. Match the tank and mechanism before ordering. Use the C250/C260 diagram.
Thetford C400 / C402 Older cassette toilet parts and service diagrams. Some complete toilet models are discontinued, but many service parts and diagrams remain useful. Use the C400/C402 category.
Dometic CTS / Saneo CTS3110/CTS4110 tanks, floats, seals, membranes, panels and model diagrams. CTS, CTW and Saneo parts can look related but are not always interchangeable. Start with the CTS parts path.
Chemicals, paper and care Odour control, cassette cleaning, waste breakdown and toilet paper that suits caravan tanks. Match the chemical style to cassette or separation toilet use and local dump-point requirements. Read the toilet chemical guide.

Caravan Toilet FAQs

How do I identify which Thetford cassette toilet model I have?

Look for the model label, original manual or part number, then compare it with the Thetford model guide. The C200, C220, C250/C260, C263 and C400/C402 families use different parts even when they look similar.

Are Thetford C200, C220, C250/C260 and C400 parts interchangeable?

Not reliably. Some seals and service parts cover several models, but tanks, mechanisms, pumps, seats, panels and fresh-up sets can be model-specific. Use the exact model or diagram before ordering.

How do I find the right Dometic CTS4110 or CTS3110 toilet part?

Start with the Dometic CTS model category or parts diagram, then match the part by model and function. CTS, CTW and Saneo toilets can use different tanks, floats, panels and seals.

Should I replace the whole cassette toilet or just the tank, seal or pump?

If the toilet body and install are sound, a tank, lip seal, blade, pump, membrane or mechanism may solve the problem. Replace the complete toilet when the bowl, frame, access path or discontinued major parts make repair uneconomic.

What is the difference between cassette, portable and separation toilets?

Cassette toilets are built into the van and remove waste through an external cassette. Portable toilets are self-contained and movable. Separation toilets reduce water use by separating liquids and solids, but need a planned handling and venting setup.

Why do left/right entry and rear-entry details matter on caravan toilets?

The cassette removal path, service door, water entry, power path and cabinet cut-out can change between toilet versions. A toilet with the wrong access direction may not physically fit the van.