Replacing Toilet??

[ML]

Am posting here because replacement toilet priorities may be different between full time RV'ers and part time or vacationers.

We have an older rig that has had issues with the toilet since we bought it. Our current unit is a Sealand Traveler various parts have leaked. We have had them repaired but getting tired of it and looking to replace it with a good quality unit.

If you replaced yours what did you choose?

Any toilet recommendations?

Has anyone had any experience with this unit:

Thetford Toilet TECMA Silence Plus Electric High Bone 38456

[Gjac]

enblethen wrote:
My throne lasted about the same amount of time. I was going to fix the water valve again, but decided on new unit as the inside was showing some corrosion. Thought it was good time to do full replacement. The blade valve assembly issues could be more then replacing the whole unit.
before deciding on replacement, try it out first to see if it is comfortable and does not wobble.

I had the problem with the blade valve 2 years ago. When I removed the toilet and disassembled it I found the valve and surrounding encapsulation was caked with mineral deposits. I had to scrape it off with a putty knife. I was going to replace the seals while I had it apart but could not see how the blade seal came out so I reassembled it and put water in it and it held overnight in my garage. I realized even with a new seal it would never hold water with the buildup of the mineral deposits.

[enblethen]

My throne lasted about the same amount of time. I was going to fix the water valve again, but decided on new unit as the inside was showing some corrosion. Thought it was good time to do full replacement. The blade valve assembly issues could be more then replacing the whole unit.
before deciding on replacement, try it out first to see if it is comfortable and does not wobble.

[ML]

Good to hear Thetford lasted 18+ years. The cost of the valve sure makes sense vs a new toilet. Unfortunately not able to do the repairs our selves so will see what the repairman says. My only concern past potential water damage is the crack in the porcelain near the top of the bowl?? Could just be the surface glaze but if deeper may have no choice but to get new.

[Gjac]

turbojimmy wrote:

2oldman wrote:
This one is real nice.

I got that one and also had to get a kit to adapt my old bolt pattern to the new one. It only adds 1/4" of height on that Dometic. We love it. Well the women love it. I really don't care, except when the women are happy, so there you go.

I think I paid $50 for a new valve that was leaking in my 18 year old Thetford toilet. For $84 it makes more sense just to replace the whole toilet.

[Dutch_12078]

Our Thetford Aqua Magic Style Plus with a ceramic bowl and water sprayer has served us well since 2008. When we bought our current coach last year, the Plus was promptly moved from the old coach to the new one. The seat height and style are identical to the residential toilet in our cottage.

[BarbaraOK]

ML wrote:
Am posting here because replacement toilet priorities may be different between full time RV'ers and part time or vacationers.

We have an older rig that has had issues with the toilet since we bought it. Our current unit is a Sealand Traveler, various parts have leaked. We have had them repaired but getting tired of it and looking to replace it with a good quality unit.

We just spent yesterday replacing the ball, upper seals, spring cartridge, water valve, and flexible floor seal on ours, same model. Tedious job and took about 3 hours of our labor. If I had to do it over again, I'd buy the already assembled lower unit instead of the various pieces. Don't want an electrical one - just one more electrical thing to develop gremlins. :E

Barb

[horizon36]

We installed this Dometic 510H several years ago. Like it.
Dometic 510H

[turbojimmy]

2oldman wrote:
This one is real nice.

I got that one and also had to get a kit to adapt my old bolt pattern to the new one. It only adds 1/4" of height on that Dometic. We love it. Well the women love it. I really don't care, except when the women are happy, so there you go.

[ML]

Saw this model on the camping world website: Sealand Concerto

The big difference seems to be a handle vs a pedal to flush?

[arhayes]

I've found PEX tubing and pliers at both Home Depot and Lowes

[ML]

Great tips thanks for the help.

[Old-Biscuit]

rockhillmanor wrote:
Yes I have. Go to camping world they usually have an entire aisle dedicated to toilets and all of them set up to and you will be able to see actual models of them all to choose from.

That said. Bought one that was taller than that fall down to sit low one all RV's come with.

Took my toilet out while at a CG no problem real easy to do.
BUT
I did buy the taller toilet and forgot that the water hoses to the new one would be too short. It is almost impossible to find pex and RV water hose at local stores. So I had to take it off and put the old one back on. :S

So if you do change it out for a taller one or add the pedestal to make your existing one taller. Don't forget to buy extra line and the connection fittings for it.

I just added a Sharkbite shutoff valve.
Now I can secure water to toilet for cleaning seal/ball etc. w/o having to turn water off to RV

[enblethen]

I used a lavatory stainless steel supply line to extend my water line. 1/2 pipe on both ends.

[rockhillmanor]

Yes I have. Go to camping world they usually have an entire aisle dedicated to toilets and all of them set up to and you will be able to see actual models of them all to choose from.

That said. Bought one that was taller than that fall down to sit low one all RV's come with.

Took my toilet out while at a CG no problem real easy to do.
BUT
I did buy the taller toilet and forgot that the water hoses to the new one would be too short. It is almost impossible to find pex and RV water hose at local stores. So I had to take it off and put the old one back on. :S

So if you do change it out for a taller one or add the pedestal to make your existing one taller. Don't forget to buy extra line and the connection fittings for it.