Agentwomack - please let me know how the awning install goes. I’d like to consider this option if we proceed with the Tofino. Thanks for sharing all your direct experiences. This info is very helpful.
Tom
Current Tofino models are outfitted with a standard Dometic single stage furnace (actually an old Atwood design, which was then acquired by Dometic). They're single stage, not very efficient, and relatively noisy with a simple bang-bang controller.Could you give me an idea of how noisy the heater fan is? Our pop-top’s heater was so loud it would wake you every time if fired up.
As mentioned the mounts needed to be directly mounted to the chassis and the ones Thule makes for Promasters don’t quite fit the Tofino aftermarket top. But a local shop added some small rubber blocks and was able to get everything fitting tight and lining up. After that, attaching the awning was really easy!
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Cheers!
I copied my design from Safari Condo but built on 80/20 Al frame. https://photos.app.goo.gl/JVZNxKpmAm3H5t6X7
Hi, What type of toilet is this? Cassette? Portapotty? Something else?
Thetford 402C Cassette toilet. With my spare cassette I have a total of 10 gal. capacity. Most of the time 5 gal is OK. One of the advantages of this model is venting, the vent valve opens automatically upon cassette insertion.
https://www.thetford.com/product/c402c-cassette/
Thank you. So, can a set up like this be added to any van? Did you build the addition yourself? I don't have those skills and don't really live in a place where there are people who do this kind of work. I want a van with a toilet but am OK not having a shower. I wonder if there are non-custom RVs (factory made) that have cassette toilet but no shower. I don't mind using campground showers, but not as keen to use public toilets.
Factory made vans with cassette toilets can be counted on one hand... with fingers left over. It is not a popular option as yet. (Europe is organized for cassettes... our facilities are organized for black tanks) Those also have showers, but one needn't use them.I wonder if there are non-custom RVs (factory made) that have cassette toilet but no shower. I don't mind using campground showers, but not as keen to use public toilets.
@Agentwomack can you provide any specifics on how the shop you used attached the awning brackets? Did they use rivnuts and, if so, what size? Also, if they mentioned the sizing of the void beneath the sheet metal it would be helpful. Wondering how
Much room there is under there so I don’t accidentally drill into the headliner. Was thinking of a fiamma, but the Thule looks great.
My Tofino is a 2019, I removed all decals as well (I did the dodge decals too). Only other significant changes I’ve made is to add 3-point seatbelts to the back, a clearbra, and plastidip to the wheels and grill. I second all your comments on the Tofino - we love ours.