Both dual pane windows and solar panels are tax deductible/tax credit efficiency improvements for your motorhome. So if you have thought about it, you can save some additional money on it... > > > Seal it Up: Replacing an RV Toilet Bill and Jenn GehrMarch 15, 2012 Filed under RV enthusiasts get great satisfaction in having all the creature comforts of home — until something pops up, like a toilet that’s no longer holding water and is creating unpleasant odors inside the trailer. Replacing the waste ball or blade seal will usually put that smile back on their faces. Some toilet models have a blade and a seal while most later-model toilets have a ball and a seal. Over time, constant use, grit, friction, toilet paper and hard water deposits take their toll on the seal and the ball (or blade) in the toilet. If your toilet has a blade and seal, it’s common to struggle with toilet paper that becomes lodged in the groove where the blade closes. A simple solution that works most of the time is to use a flat-bladed screwdriver bent at a 90-degree angle 1 inch from the tip.

While holding the foot pedal down (water off), insert the tip of the screwdriver into the groove and dislodge the toilet paper. If this trick doesn’t solve the issue, the blade and/or seal will need to be replaced. sharp objects, like a screwdriver, can damage the seal. Experienced techs have no problem with this, but if it’s your first attempt, you might want to opt for a similar tool that’s made of plastic or nylon. During the last several years, toilet manufacturers have been using the ball and seal to alleviate toilet paper buildup in the mechanism. And that’s the type of seal we replaced in a Thetford Style II toilet that was no longer holding water between flushes. The process takes about 45 minutes and you will need a half-inch wrench and a tool to remove the water line from the back of the toilet. We also recommend having several old towels on hand … just in case! Getting DirtyAfter turning off the pump or closing the hookup faucet, release water pressure by holding down the foot pedal.

Remove the decorative cover and disconnect the water line before using the half-inch wrench to remove the two nuts from the flange bolts that hold the toilet to the bathroom floor. Now would be a good time to place those old towels around the toilet to absorb the water that will inevitably escape from the water line once it’s removed. Lift the toilet from the floor and place it on a solid work surface that has been covered with a protective towel to guard against damage to the exterior of the toilet. Remove the old closet flange seal. Then remove the four half-inch nuts that hold the porcelain bowl to the plastic base. Discard the four plastic washers under each nut. Separate the bowl from the base and you will see the seal lying directly on top of the ball. Remove and discard the seal and inspect the ball for any obvious scratches or gouges. Replace the ball if it’s damaged to keep it from compromising the new seal. Install the new Thetford waste ball seal with the flat side down.

Add supplied grease to the underside of the bowl where it meets the seal. Replace the bowl onto the base; loosely install the new plastic washers and half-inch nuts. Burmese Cat For Sale SingaporeLift the toilet seat up and center the bowl onto the new seal. Havapoo Puppies For Sale In NjFinish by carefully tightening the nuts until they are snug, making sure the seal does not move. Teardrop Camper Rental TexasDo not over tighten or you will be buying a new toilet! Reinstall the toilet in the RV with the new flange seal in place, reattach the water line, check for leaks, replace the decorative cover and you’re done. The bowl seal should now hold water and help ward off any nasty fumes. The Thetford Style II Waste Ball Seal Replacement Kit (part no. 34120) retails for $39.95 and includes everything you’ll need.

Sun Mar Centrex 1000 AC DC Composting Toilet $1945.00Same as CENTREX 1000 with dual vent stacks for use with or w/o 110 v., inc. 12v fanCapacity (people) Weekend/Vacation 4-7; Full time Use not recommended. Supplied with complete vent kit. Three independent chambers with Bio-drum 27' high waste inlet, front vented,Must be installed with a separate Sealand low flush toilet ordered separately. Sun Mar Centrex 1000 Composting Toilet $1795.00Regular Capacity Central unit designed for light/medium seasonal use with low flush toilets only. Capacity (people) Weekend/Vacation 4-7; Three independent chambers with Bio-drum 27' high waste inlet, front vented, 110 volt Must be installed with a separate Sealand low flush toilet ordered separately. Sun Mar Centrex 1000 NE Composting Toilet $1595.00Regular Capacity Central unit designed for light/medium seasonal use with low flush toilets only. Three independent chambers with Bio-drum 27' high waste inlet, front vented, No Electricity Needed Must be installed with a separate Sealand low flush toilet ordered separately.

Sun Mar Centrex 2000 AC DC Composting Toilet $2145.00High Capacity unit for medium/heavy seasonal or light residential use. Central System with dual vent stacks for use with or w/o 110 v., includes 12v fan. Install with either low flush or dry toilets. Capacity (people) Weekend/Vacation 6-9 Residential/Continuous 3-6 Must be installed with a separate Sealand low flush toilet ordered separately. Sun Mar Centrex 2000 Electric Composting Toilet $1995.00High Capacity Central System unit for medium/heavy seasonal or light residential use. Install with either low flush toilet. Sun Mar Centrex 2000 NE non electric Composting Toilet $1795.00High Capacity Central System unit for medium/heavy seasonal or light residential use, and specifically designed for those that had no continuous 110 Volt power supply. Capacity (people) Weekend/Vacation 6-8 Residential/Continuous 3-5 Must be installed with a separate Sealand low flush toilet ordered separately. Sun Mar CENTREX 3000 Electric Composting Toilet $2195.00The Sun-Mar CENTREX 3000 electric is our EXTRA HIGH Capacity Central composting unit.

The three chambers are twice the size of the standard Centrex and Excel models. The CENTREX 3000 units features a double composting drum, with waste traveling through primary and secondary chambers and then automatically out into the collection chamber as the drum rotates. Capacity is 5/7 Residential Use and 8/10 Vacation Use Must be installed with a separate Sealand low flush toilet ordered separately. Sun Mar CENTREX 3000 NE Non Electric Composting Toilet $1995.00The Sun-Mar CENTREX 3000 NE Non-Electric is our EXTRA HIGH Capacity Central composting unit. The CENTREX 3000NE units features a double composting drum, with waste traveling through primary and secondary chambers and then automatically out into the collection chamber as the drum rotates. Sun Mar Compact Composting Toilet $1725.00Low Capacity, Electric unit, No foot rest Available in either Bone or White Sun Mar Mobile Composting Toilets The Sun-Mar Mobile Family of Composting Toilets have three independent chambers with Bio-drum.

Capacity is 1/2 Residential or 3/4 Vacation use. The MOBILE RV $1725.00 has a flat back with a 19x21 footprint 12v fan & 110v heater, Fan installs below deck/roof w/filter box Color: Bone Only The MOBILE 12 Volt $1815.00 has a flat back with a 19x21 footprint 12v fan & 12v heater, Fan installs below deck/roof w/filter box Color: Bone Only Sun Mar EXCEL Electric Composting Toilet $1795.00High Capacity 110 V. unit with Large BioDrum Sun Mar EXCEL N.E. Composting Toilet $1595.00The success of the EXCEL as a high capacity three chamber unit meant that for the first time a self contained composting toilet could be specifically designed for those that had no continuous 110 Volt power supply. The EXCEL N.E. was first introduced in 1981, and has proven itself capable of handling 5-7 people in weekend and vacation use, or 2-3 in residential use. Indeed the EXCEL N.E. long ago established itself as the standard toilet for those living 'off the grid'. The Sealand 510 Plus Low Flush Toilet $335.00Using about one pint per flush, these ultra low flush toilets provide all the advantages of a flush toilet while minimizing water usage.

They are ideal for use with Sun-Mar Central Composting Systems, but can also be used with holding tanks, overloaded septic systems, and in Rvs. For Sun-Mar installations, we recommend the 510 Plus as the unit of choice as it has the size and appearance of a 'regular' toilet. The 510 Plus has a regular sized toilet seat and is the same toilet you will find in expensive boats and RV's Sealand toilets are supplied complete except for a 4 bolt floor flange (or a 2 bolt flange with 2 extra holes drilled out). All ceramic toilets are available in white or bone, and offer superior hygiene and elegance, as well as being easy to clean. The Sealand 511 Plus Low Flush Toilet for Platform Installations $335.00Low profile ceramic toilets, the Sealand 511 Plus, are available for platform mounted applications. Using about one pint per flush, these ultra low flush toilets are ideal for use with Sun-Mar Central Composting Systems but can also be used with holding tanks, overloaded septic systems, and in Rv's.

We recommend the 511 Plus for Sun-Mar installations in existing homes where through floor installation is not possible. The 511 Plus has the appearance of a 'regular' toilet. The 511 Plus has a Regular sized toilet seat and is 4 1/8' shorter and 2' wider than the 510 Plus. Sealand toilets are supplied complete except for a 4 bolt floor flange (or a 2 bolt flange with 2 extra holes drilled out). The SunMar Air Flow Dry Toilet $295.00This elegant Sun-Mar Dry Toilet is designed for use with the waterless Centrex A/F and Centrex A/F NE Central Composting Units. The vent systems on these A/F (air flow) composting units eliminate odors from the bathroom by drawing air down through the Dry Toilet. The Dry Toilet is supplied complete with a regular sized seat, has a standard seat height of 15', and is available in white or bone. The base of the toilet mounts on the bathroom floor directly over the A/F composting unit. A bowl liner fits beneath the seat, and may be removed for cleaning as required.

If the Dry Toilet is too high above the composter for air to be drawn down, the Dry Toilet can be vented directly. Xtra Cost for AC DC Option on Available Units $150.00AC/DC version of some units are available. These units have dual vent stacks 2' & 4'. The 4' vent includes a 12 Volt DC fan for use where no 110 v AC power is available. The standard model that are convertible are: EXCEL, CENTREX 1000,CENTREX 2000, CENTREX 2000 AF, CENTREX 3000, CENTREX 3000 AFNot available on N.E. units Xtra Cost for AF Option for CENTREX 2000 WATERLESS AIR FLOW COMPOSTERS $135.00AF Add-on to the CENTREX 2000 Central Composter of your required Capacity for the WATERLESS AIR FLOW Toilet. This option requires the purchase of the Sun-Mar Dry Toilet ordered separately for $ 295.00This option is available on the Centrex 2000 Composters only. Xtra Cost for AF Option for CENTREX 3000 WATERLESS AIR FLOW COMPOSTERS $135.00AF Add-on to the CENTREX 3000 Central Composter of your required Capacity for the WATERLESS AIR FLOW Toilet.