Raised seat for Thetford Cassette

Pippah45
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edited January 2022 in Parts & Accessories #1

Do any members know of a raised seat that would fit my Thetford Cassette toilet.  I am just about to get a new hip and would like to recoup in the caravan but I think I would struggle with the low seat.  There are many available for regular toilets and I just wondered if anyone has fitted one to a Thetford?  I have tried a foam one but that slips everywhere despite being fixed - and 4" of foam as a mind of it's own when sat upon!  TIA.  

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited January 2022 #2

    Pippah, I don’t know of anything specific. However, if you know of anyone with a 3D printer, they might be able to sort something out for you after discussing and measuring. Just a thought, amazing what they can produce using 3D. 

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2022 #3

     See what.  your adult services at your county council say,  you could be supplied with one for home which you could then take with you ,

  • Pippah45
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    edited January 2022 #4

    Great replies thank you both very much - I will work on them!  I am not intending going anywhere for a while but I think recouping in the caravan might be easier than the house!  

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited January 2022 #5

    Hope things go well for you. We have a neighbour with a 3D printer, so Know what stuff they are capable of producing.

  • Navigateur
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    edited January 2022 #6

    Thetford make an add on section to provide a raised seat.  On e-Bay under Thetford Toilet Seat Raiser.

  • Pippah45
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    edited January 2022 #7

    Brilliant Navigateur - I looked on the Thetford website!  Got one!   Thank you.  

  • Bakers2
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    edited January 2022 #8

    The power of collective knowledge and CT. That's great news.

    Good luck and for a speedy recovery when the time comes.

    Out of jnterest I wonder how chasandcath are getting on. They started a thread after chasing had a fall and an emergency hip replacement. If we can find the thread again there naybe more useful info for you. If I remember correctly there were several posts.

    Edit thanks to Google I found it HERE

  • heddlo
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    edited January 2022 #9

    I have a ‘Homecraft Savanah Raised Toilet Seat with Lid’. Check Amazon.  It fits fairly well in the toilet and stays in place.  My hip replacement is due in 3/4 weeks so maybe we’ll go through it together!! 🥴😀

  • ABM
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    edited January 2022 #10

    hmmm,  undecided,  Very uplifting  wink

  • Navigateur
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    edited January 2022 #11

    So some caravans will soon have a Throne Room!

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited January 2022 #12

    When I had my hip replaced the Hospital provided me, on loan, a raised seat and frame that fitted around the toilet so you could raise yourself up using your hands. Now I am not sure how either would fit on or around a Thetford Toilet. I wonder if you might have a bigger problem getting in and out of the van?

    David

  • Pippah45
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    edited January 2022 #13

    Good luck with your op heddlo I am in Leicester for the op on 9th Feb.  The surgeon has a facebook group and it's very encouraging!  

    Thank you everyone for the answers - there certainly is power on CT - I have experienced it before :)   

  • Navigateur
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    edited January 2022 #14

    If it is difficult to get something into a caravan, remember it is very easy to remove a complete window to provide access. And while mentioning windows, they should be part of everyone's fire escape plan for should the door be unusable.

  • ADP1963
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    edited January 2022 #15

    Pippah 45....I will be surprised if you don't find that you won't need them within a fortnight. I had both Hip's done.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited January 2022 #16

    What's a joint like that doing in a nice girl like you?

  • Pippah45
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    edited January 2022 #17

    David I hope I can get in and out although there is a plan B.  I understand they make sure you can do stairs before you leave hospital so two steps into the caravan should be ok - at least I hope so!  Narrow door not withstanding.  Self-catering (once daughter has gone) would be so much easier without having to walk round the house!  But it's a learning curve - I shall know what to do if the second hip gives up the ghost :) 

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