John Laninga Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 For the 2nd time in 8 years, I've changed the ball and seal in my Thetford toilet. For the second time in 8 years, I will state that that is one of my least favorite jobs.... == John 2015 Entegra Aspire 44B diesel pusher with 2017 GMC Acadia Denali toad Web site, albums, blog and more here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Especially if you drop something down that gaping hole. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Hmm ... Our Thetford seems to have a disc . I guess there must be different models ? From what I can see it should be a 2 minute job ... Kinda smelly , but that's exactly why they invented nose plugs . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 It smells? Never noticed that since I got a tip from a neighbor before I started working on mine. -- Close up the rig, run a vent fan on hi pulling air into the rig. There will be a good breeze going down the pipe and no smell coming out. The other tip he gave me was to tie a piece of string to any tool I didn't want to have to fish out of the tank. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelinbob Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 On my Sealand I removed the base and worked on it outside to install the new ball. Much easier. 2006 Elite Suite 36TK32001 F-550 Starhaulerwww.mytripjournal.com/elitesuitestravelsIN GOD WE TRUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 It smells? Never noticed that since I got a tip from a neighbor before I started working on mine. -- Close up the rig, run a vent fan on hi pulling air into the rig. There will be a good breeze going down the pipe and no smell coming out. The other tip he gave me was to tie a piece of string to any tool I didn't want to have to fish out of the tank. I like that air flow idea , Stanley . I'd probably want the dump valve open , though . And , I not sure any tools are needed to change the bowl seal on our toilet , Short of disposable gloves . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 You don't need the dump valve open, the tank's vent to the roof flows plenty of air. Just don't use a fan real close to it to pull in the air! First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Interesting. We have done that job on our 5th wheel and our MH. Never noticed smell. Empty tank first Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMon Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 For me, there will never again be a Thetford toilet. Some of the retailers have told me that Thetford used to be their #1 seller; but the last few years that has changed and the Dometic is their most popular seller because of frequent and repetitive maintenance issues with Thetfords, primarily leaking water valves. The Dometic 310 and 510 are popular (depending on how much $ you want to spend). The 310 can be bought very reasonably at any number of sites for around $150 : Ebay, PPL, Tweety's, and Adventure, just to name a few. Me = no association with Dometic or any retailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewilso Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Just make sure your fan is sucking air into the RV, and not blowing out ! Many fans are not reversible....don't use it if that is what you have ! Dave W. KE5GOH Stuck in the 70's --- In E. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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