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rocky5928 · 01-07-2015, 03:50 PM

Has anybody run into this issue with the bounder toilet system (vacuflush)?
I have a brand new bounder with 2 bathrooms and toilets in both. The VacuFlush system has not worked since we have purchased it. The VacuFlush systen turns itself on automatically and will not shutoff so you can use the toilet.

brian-nicola · 01-07-2015, 03:57 PM

During the time we had our Bounder, never had an issue. Sounds like there is a vacuum leak in the lines somewhere. Definitely a warranty dealer item.

**JohnRR** · 01-07-2015, 04:12 PM

I wish I had some knowledge of what your looking for.

**CLIFFTALL** · 01-08-2015, 05:12 AM

Welcome to irv2. There have been some discussions here on Bounder Vacu Flush Sys. Here's a link to them.
http://www.google.com/search?q=Bound...earch=irv2.com

Cliff

coolburns98 · 01-08-2015, 09:38 AM

Hello there. We have a 2014 Fleetwood Terra. We recently went through a similar situation. It was driving us crazy. The solution that we found was from the flush handle on one of the toilets. The handle was not returning fully. It needs to be pulled up just a little more. We did that and the problem stopped. But the toilet handle spring needs adjustment or replacement.
Hope this helps you.

SarahW · 01-08-2015, 11:52 AM

When the vacuum pump is running, it is trying to reset the vacuum on the system. As Brian said, it sounds like you have a vacuum leak somewhere, which can be as simple as a dirty seal. Make sure the bowl seals are not obstructed by matter or toilet tissue by turning off the system, holding the foot pedal down, and running a brush or cloth around the seal to clear any obstruction.

Make sure you use plenty of water when flushing (hold UP on the pedal to add water), don't overdo the toilet paper and be sure to use a type that disintegrates rapidly. Then use the proper "technique" to flush as described in the manual... press the pedal for at least THREE seconds when flushing, then let the foot pedal "snap" back into place. Don't "ease up" on the pedal...it needs the snapping motion to help reset the seal.

Make sure the ONLY things that go into the toilet are bodily waste and soluble toilet tissue. No feminine products, wet wipes, etc. should ever be introduced into the system.

We have had three years with no major problems, though there is a learning curve. Last summer we learned that traveling to high elevations (over 8,000') will cause the pump to run significantly longer to reset the vacuum.

It takes a little getting used to, but the vacuflush is a tried and true system used extensively in marine applications. Hopefully your issue will be easily resolved, either by you or the dealer.

mojoracing · 01-10-2015, 07:12 AM

Like others have said, if the pump continues to run I would bet there is a bit of toilet paper sticking to the rim of the seal. I just had it happen to ours and I simply brushed it a bit and it's back to working fine. Make sure you always keep at least an inch or so of water in the bowl. If you notice that water being sucked in, then you have found your leaking seal. If the water stays put but the system continues to run then your problem is elsewhere