The toilet that you have in your camper is of great importance in the cost of repairs, even if you are not aware of this. Some tourists believe that repairing a toilet is cheaper than replacing it. If you are a do-it-yourself camper who may be true, however this article will help train the rest of us to make an informed decision.
Thetford and Sealand toilets have parts that are easy to get, at least for most of the models I have to say. Most likely, you have a Thetford rv toilet in your camper, since Thetford Aqua Magic Four was installed in the largest number of RVs. I found that if you do not do this, then, in most cases, it is cheaper to replace the toilet rather than repair it. There are a few simple repairs that allow you to repair it less than to replace it, but you should think that if it is an older toilet, then the future repair is likely. With this in mind, you may want to consider replacing rather than repair.
If you really want to replace it, there is a good chance that you have an Aqua Magic IV that is no longer produced and replaced with a new Aqua Magic V. If you are replacing your Aqua Magic IV toilet, there are other options, such as Thetford Aqua Magic Style Plus or Thetford Bravura Toilet, as well as a selection from the Sealand toilets line. You will need to choose whether you want a flash for arms or legs, and whether you want to stay with plastic or upgrade to porcelain. You will also have the option of adding water saving. No matter what choice you make, you will most likely be satisfied with the quality and reliability of any existing product.
I saw them replacing the toilet themselves, not replacing the floor. This is silly. While you have removed the toilet, it makes sense to replace only the floor flange, and in most cases when you buy a new toilet, it will be equipped with a new floor flange. Be careful when reconnecting your water line so as not to cut the threads. This is a common mistake and will lead to much more work that is not needed. Thetford also makes an excellent RV Porta Potties line.
Make sure you take the time to check your options and find the toilet RV that suits you. For some people, it may just be a toilet. However, if you plan on doing some serious RVing, this will be an important decision. I suggest you check with your local RV dealer or shop online with one of the many RV Parts dealer stores. Do your homework anyway. Your local dealer will almost always be your best source of information and help. However, if you shop online, if this online store is good, they will be available either by phone or by email during normal business hours.
