New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84703] |
Sat, 15 May 2010 11:53 |
ernie
Messages: 64 Registered: June 2005 Location: ellensburg, wa
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We're in Lincoln City, Or on the way to Western States at Auburn, Ca.
Just today our toilet won't bring water in to flush.It will empty mechanically. I do have water in all the right places--
kitchen sink, bathroom sink and shower. but not to the toilet.
Is this a warranty issue with Thetford? It's only about a year old, and was installed by an RV dealer in Ellensburg, Canopy Country.
Is there something I can do temporarily until we get back to Ellensburg? Right now we're pouring water in to flush it.
ernie
ernie garcia
1975 eleganza II
ellensburg, wa
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Re: New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84754 is a reply to message #84723] |
Sat, 15 May 2010 19:46 |
ernie
Messages: 64 Registered: June 2005 Location: ellensburg, wa
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[quote title=Harry wrote on Sat, 15 May 2010 13:38
>>Did it ever work?
Yes, it worked two days ago.
>>Is the water supply shut off?. No, but this is the first use since winter storage.
>>Is the float level high enough?
There's no water in the owl at all.
They do need lots of water in the bowl to flush properly.
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ernie
ernie garcia
1975 eleganza II
ellensburg, wa
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Re: [GMCnet] New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84781 is a reply to message #84743] |
Sat, 15 May 2010 23:25 |
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USAussie
Messages: 15912 Registered: July 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Dan,
I think he'll have to take a water PITCHER in with him as I don't think a
water PICTURE will work! ;-)
Sorry I just couldn't resist! ;-)
Hope you're smiling!
Actually the shower hose is the best idea!
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New thetford toilet won't flush
Ernie, take a water picture in with you and pour it in the bowl until you
get it fixed. Better yet, just use the shower hose.
Dan
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Re: [GMCnet] New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84784 is a reply to message #84781] |
Sun, 16 May 2010 00:09 |
Chr$
Messages: 2690 Registered: January 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Check to see that the foot lever is actually pushing the water valve in when lifting.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: New thetford toilet won't flush [message #84811 is a reply to message #84703] |
Sun, 16 May 2010 09:04 |
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Matt Colie
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ernie wrote on Sat, 15 May 2010 12:53 | We're in Lincoln City, Or on the way to Western States at Auburn, Ca.
Just today our toilet won't bring water in to flush.It will empty mechanically. I do have water in all the right places--
kitchen sink, bathroom sink and shower. but not to the toilet.
Is this a warranty issue with Thetford? It's only about a year old, and was installed by an RV dealer in Ellensburg, Canopy Country.
Is there something I can do temporarily until we get back to Ellensburg? Right now we're pouring water in to flush it.
ernie
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Ernie,
You do not say what model of toilet.
They come is several types. With most, water can be added to the bowl with a separate control. If that is not working, either the water to the toilet is shut off, or the linkage to the ball valve has disengaged. The manuals are available online and the fixes are not that tough.
Good Luck
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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