Fleetwood Motorhome Association, Inc. - Storm 36F vacuflush issue

07/18/2017 3:38 PM

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Message # 4983149

Deleted user

Hello all,

I have brandy new 2018 Storm 36F with the Dometic Vacuflush system. Two bathrooms.

On our maiden trip and the toilets have stopped functioning. Everything I have researched thus far is indicating a tripped breaker somewhere in the coach. Being a 2018, Fleetwood, Dometicc and my dealer cannot tell me where it is...

Hoping some folks here may have some clues as to where to look.

Done the battery connection area above around and under the LP tank

Every square inch of the storage comaprtments.

The battery box under entryway.

Behind every drawer, the closet all the cabinets and mirrors in the lava.

Removed rear panels aft back axle above storage areas drivers' side. I found the pump/cacuum motor but no breaker.

My dealer does state it is small and usually in a very obscure place by itself.

Needless to say it is very frustrating not having toilets functioning in a brand new unit.

Hoping someone can think of or knows where Fleetwood decided to place this little bugger.

Thanks in advance

07/21/2017 2:23 PM

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Anonymous

We have had consistent problems with the 2 toilets vaccu system in in our '13 Bounder. Just had the same problem you are describing. The pump would not function at all. After testing the pump and basically tearing up the system we found a clog on the toilet side of the pump. The thinking is that since the pump could not break the clog, it simply shut down. Once the clog was removed everything is fine. BTW the clog was due to a build up of what looked like sand and shale in the line. The line got so clogged the waste from the toilet would not pass. Hope this helps and good luck!

05/16/2021 5:58 PM

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Anonymous

Did you ever find it? I have a 2021 Bounder and having the same issue.

05/17/2021 7:38 AM

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Toni Benson

Only time w had issue w our 2014 Bounders vacuflush was a clog 1st yr we had it. Fortunately a rv repair guy was staying in the rvpark we stopped at,..definitely a God thing! He used a plumbers friend and lots of water, clean it out.. too much paper. He told us in order to keep it flowing ,use lots and lots of water and minimum paper. Have not had problem since...

05/19/2021 4:52 PM

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Anonymous

WE HAVE A 2081 SOUTHWIND 35G AND SO FAR NO PROBLEM BUT WE HAVE A GALLON JUG FILLED WITH WATER TO HELP FLUSH WHEN NEEDED. THERE IS A SWITCH ON THE SINK SIDE OF THE BACK BATHROOM THAT I SWITCH TO OFF WHEN CAMPING AT NIGHT TO PREVENT THE NEIGHBORS FROM ASKING WHAT THAT NOISE IS? LET US KNOW IF YOU FIND THE FUSE OR BREAKER FOR THE VACUFLUSH. I WOULD GUESS IT IS A FUSE IN THE TV BEDROOM PANEL . THERE ARE MANY FUSES IN OUR MODEL LOCATED THERE.

05/20/2021 8:39 AM

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Pete Baker (Administrator)

I’m a member of multiple forums and I seem to remember one of them saying the resettable circuit breaker for the vacuflush was in the compartment next to the BCC (battery control center).but not in it. They said it was a small rectangle shape that pops out when tripped, just punch it back down to reset.

wish I was near my coach so I could send you a photo.

05/23/2021 11:00 PM

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Anonymous

I too am having a vacuflush toilet issue. Mine has no power to the toilet and the flush button. I did find a fuse for the "Rear Toilet" on the side of the bed but that fuse tests good (I replaced it just in case). I'm guessing that there is another fuse or breaker somewhere and would be grateful to whomever can tell me where it is. 2007 40' Revolution LE, two bathroom floor plan.