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Bounder_Lew
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Nov 30, 2013

Thetford pedal toilet

I am investigating a possible leak on my front pedal Thetford toilet. When I remove the plastic front flange to expose the base, I do not see anything that looks like hold down bolts.
What I am missing?

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  • Hola Amigo,

    We are heading in to Either Roosters or the El Patio for Brunch!

    Where are You this Season? 33 Oceanside????
  • Glad you found the problem, and fixed it. Thanks for the follow-up.
  • Thanks. I found the two bolts one forward and one aft and the aft was loose.
    The toilet is a Bravura.
  • OK I see a little tab on the upper lower seat but it is really hard to tell what I do with it , but I guess this releases the upper seat?
  • I am having trouble finding a good manual. but you say under the seat. so does that mean that the top of the toilet is removable. pull off the flip seat combination and then the upper part of plastic can be pried up and off?
  • I repaired mine at a campground in Fl 3 or 4 years ago. As Bounder Law said, Thetford has good repair manuals online. If it's like mine you'll need a socket on a long extension and probably a swivel adapter. Under the seat is plug that can be removed. That gives you access to the rear hold down nut. Front one, don't recall how I accessed that one but not from above like the rear one.

    The valve assembly on mine was gunked up with mineral deposits. I was able to clean it out, replace the o-ring, grease it up and it was good to go. Caution, the valve assembly is tricky to get the parts lined up while reassembling. Feels like something is missing or worn out. It's water pressure that seals up the rubber plunger/seal. If you're not comfortable doing that you may want to order a new valve. I lucked out and it worked but who knows.
  • Thetford has good repair manuals online. Google "thetford toilet repair manual". I have the Thetford Aqua Magic V and there is no plastic front flange so I am not much help. Probably would help to post the model.