RV Toilet Leaking Down

DriVer · 08-30-2005, 05:39 PM

I have heard of this happening to others but this is my first time. I am planning on having an RV Tech at Ocean Lakes replace the rubber in the ball valve.

Is this a shade tree mechanic type project? I don't mind paying but then again I don't mind learning.

Thanks.

DriVer · 08-30-2005, 05:39 PM

I have heard of this happening to others but this is my first time. I am planning on having an RV Tech at Ocean Lakes replace the rubber in the ball valve.

Is this a shade tree mechanic type project? I don't mind paying but then again I don't mind learning.

Thanks.

DonavonP · 08-30-2005, 06:01 PM

I had the same problem DriVer so I had it repaired under warranty. It now leaks again so I'll probably just replace the whole toilet.

In the meantime, this is available for emergencies. http://www.bumperdumper.com/

DriVer · 08-30-2005, 07:10 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DonavonP:
In the meantime, this is available for emergencies. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

jafortune · 08-31-2005, 02:24 AM

The first thing the techs will do is use one of the cleaning kits for the ring. Sometimes a small amount of crud on the bottom of the ring will allow slow drainage. If you have one of the models with the ball valve you may have the problem we had. We asked the manufacturer's design engineer to look at it while we were at the GNR 2 years ago. The engineer discovered that there was a quality control issue with our model. There was excess material on the bottom of the bowl where it meets the base and the alignment pin caused the bowl to be slightly off center. This allowed the water to slowly drain away. You should be able to see the same amount of ring (centered) around the ball valve.

Stan Birch · 08-31-2005, 03:46 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DriVer:Is this a shade tree mechanic type project? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
If it's a Sealand toilet, then it's just a matter of removing a couple of screws; and cleaning lime deposits from the teflon seals. Sometimes the deposits can be removed by merely pouring vinegar into the bowl and letting it leak down before working the valve.

Okie · 08-31-2005, 05:19 AM

We have a SeaLand toilet and it does this sometimes....In our instruction bag of things,,we had a tool for cleaning the seal...Have done this twice over 3 years and no more problem once its done...You just sorta move it around the ball and seal in the commode and it cleans any goop off it....

"007" · 08-31-2005, 11:00 AM

DriVer, is it just a problem with water leaking out for seal to tank or is it water leaking on to floor.

If its a Sealand you have a steel band around

the mid point of toilet that may have lossened up an needs to be tighten or four bolts to floor flange have come loose an need to be tighten up. If you look down the hole an see a half moon of toilet paper you have another problem your 3" pipe has dropped an water is passing thru an into your compartment below. This will require removing toilet, glueing pipe to floor flange after pulling up pipe from tank, new floor seal, and remounting toilet to flange.

During trip to Canada had this happen and when I bought the coach had to repair two toilets before camping trip in order to use it. Your handy should pose no problem for you just a little smelly.

"007"

ohiorvers · 08-31-2005, 01:15 PM

If it is a Sealand unit, just replace the seal. You can order one from the manufacturer or many RV dealers stock them. All the Sealand units use the same seal. The manufacturer has different distribution centers across the US so you can call the one for your area. The info is in the documentation that came with your RV. I would look it up for you but my suitcase is in the RV which is parked about 30 miles away.

The seal is not cheap - about $30 as I recall, but it is a 30 minute job to replace it. The seal comes with instructions.

Vet Man · 08-31-2005, 04:41 PM

Driver, I had the same problem with mine. An old timmer in Fla gave me a fix. After flushing if I lifted on the foot lever it would close tight and not leak. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and took a load of vaseline and lubed the slide it now closes smoothy and completely. Vet Man

rvten · 08-31-2005, 05:30 PM

I ordered the part last week for my crappy Sealand Traveler. Ball valve seal and floor seal. $48.50 shipping and handling incliuded. Will do repair next week when I get to a nice level site. Next time it leaks. Thetford is going in.

DriVer · 08-31-2005, 05:36 PM

Thank you one and all! You guys are the best.

Glnele · 08-31-2005, 06:00 PM

I just had the same problem on a SeaLand model 510. I removed the base cover, removed the steel band, lifted the bowl and throughly cleaned the seal of all crud. Then I put everything back, tightened it up and put water in the bowl. That was a week ago and the water level is still the same. It's a pretty simple job.

DriVer · 09-01-2005, 01:53 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Glnele:
That was a week ago and the water level is still the same. It's a pretty simple job. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I have a SeaLand as well. I'm going to give it a shot later this morning.

DriVer · 09-01-2005, 05:07 PM

I just bought SeaLand Flush Ball & Bowl Seal Kit at CW today. It consists of 2 - 40 dollar rubber disks. Give me a very large break PLEASE!

Kit # 385316140

The vacuum break, it that going to be a pain to R&R?

PS: Should I take pictures? In "Smell-Around"

skipsor · 10-21-2005, 07:42 PM

I know this is a little late,but... We had the same problem and according to the Sealand manual if you spray Pam on and around the ball valve seal this will solve the problem. And it works. You don't have to touch anything and as long as the wife doesn't know about it you won't get killed. It has been about 3-4 months and ours is as watertight as they come. It's cheap and easy so if it's not too late give it a try.