Thetford Rv Toilet Valve Leaking

If this seal breaks it won t hold water causing a leak.

Thetford rv toilet valve leaking.

I have a dometic sealand traveler rv toilet with a leaking water valve. Don t know model number name as it is worn off. Can t find a similar model when go to the thetford website. This flange seal found at amazon is compatible with most thetford toilets a very common rv toilet manufacturer.

On some toilets you can buy a kit to replace the floating seal. This could mean that your float seal in the vacuum breaker is not working right. Rv toilets don t use standard plumbing parts. Repair kits and seals are sold at rv dealers or online.

Common problems with thetford toilets include leaking seals leaking valves and problems with the tank level indicator. Most recreational vehicle manufacturers install these toilets in their products. Thetford parts by toilet model. I have a thetford toilet with the hand valve lever to rinse and flush.

Other toilets need to be taken apart and thoroughly cleaned. I will show you how to access it and the options for repairing or replacing it. If the water that appears behind your rv toilet is clean then you probably have a faulty water solenoid valve or a failed vacuum breaker. Flush the unit once or twice and check to see where the leak is originating.

If the seal breaks it will not hold water the right way and will cause a leak. There is a black type valve with holes around it that is very loose in there. The bowl of the toilet has a blade seal that retains water in the bowl after flushing. You have to get parts specific for your rv toilet.

It is leaking from the back of the toilet above where the water line enters the toilet.