| Re: [GMCnet] Olive Oil Toilet Seal Saver [message #94862] |
Fri, 06 August 2010 14:20  |
James Moore
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Wayne,
If you plan to purchase a new toilet, get a SeaLand china unit. I installed one 9 yrs ago and consider it one of the best things I have done to my GMC. During that time I have installed one seal kit. During the first 5 yrs I lived in the GMC 50 to 75% of the time. They aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for.
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-toilets-tanks/sealand-toilet.htm
I had a Thetford toilet and dump valves in the class C motorhome I owned before the GMC. The average life of toilet seals and valves was less than 6 months. In addition to short life, Thetford parts are expensive. Seems like the last dump valve I purchased was over $30. I have Valterra dump valves in the GMC and they cost less than $20 and I haven't had one fail in the 9 yrs I have owned the GMC. I paid about $5 for a Valterra repair kit that I have hauled around for at least 5 yrs now.
Jim Moore
75 PB with SeaLand Traveler
Parked in Pinehurst, GA
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>From: Wayne E LaMothe <superglider@juno.com>
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>Gene and others,
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>Lisa has called around and surfed the net. Parts for the Aurora are not readily available (even though some places list them) so, aghast, Lisa has been let loose to purchase whatever she wants for a new head. Hopefully, it will be here when the coach arrives. I think she is anxious to use the coach and wants everything to work, especially the plumbing :p since she is hooked to her IV all night and can not stray too far when nature calls.
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>Wayne and Lisa,
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| Re: [GMCnet] Olive Oil Toilet Seal Saver [message #94866 is a reply to message #94863] |
Fri, 06 August 2010 14:42  |
Carl S.
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Location: Tucson, AZ.
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Wayne,
I replaced a smelly old Thetford recirculating toilet with a Sea-Land 510;
<http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/sealand-traveler-500-plus-8482-toilet-white/26791>
We like it a LOT better. The 'bone' color matches the wet bath perfectly. Easy installation too.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Olive Oil Toilet Seal Saver [message #94910 is a reply to message #94863] |
Fri, 06 August 2010 23:57 |
gbarrow2
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Lake Almanor, Ca./ Red Bl...
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Wayne,
You might want to wait to measure the toilet space before ordering a new toiet. While the dry bath/ shower is a great feature it takes up a lot of room in the bath module. Leaving minimal space for the toilet.
If I can find a tape or something, I can give you the toilet space measurments.
The existing toilet is nice and it is a china bowl; it just won't hold water. There has to be a cheap simple solution to replacing the seal or some product that will swell the rubber and make it seal.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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