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| toilet flush valve leak [message #74203] |
Wed, 17 February 2010 20:28  |
jayrabe
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Location: Portland, OR
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I have a 26','76 Palm Beach, side wet-bath, and the toilet leaks. The toilet is a Traveler by SeaLand Technology, and is not the same as listed in the original manauals that I have, so I have no documentation on repairing it. I've posted some pictures showing the leak.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5404
Basically it leaks constantly from the side flush valve whenever the water pump is on. I couldn't figure out how to get access to anything. There's one small screw visible/accessible, that seems like it might allow release of the shroud around the base, but I pulled the screw and still couldn't get the shroud off, and didn't want to torque on things enough to break the plastic. I could probably get a wrench on the large hex head where the drip is coming from, but without manuals I was concerned about releasing spring tension from the flush valve and having parts go flying...
Any help greatly appreciated...
J
Portland, OR
76 Palm Beach - now 3 months old 
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| Re: [GMCnet] toilet flush valve leak [message #74211 is a reply to message #74203] |
Wed, 17 February 2010 21:40  |
dngmissett
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Jay
There are a couple of screws on the side of the flush pedal that allow you
to remove that (two piece) pedal cover and you will have access to the flush valve. (You do not take the shroud off of the base of the toilet)
Once you gain access there are two screws that hold the valve in place. I have changed the valve on my Sealand Traveler 510 and it is a very simple setup. The valve is available at any RV store and you might be able to get a copy of the manual on line. HTH
Dick Missett
Wyoming, PA
--- On Wed, 2/17/10, Jay Rabe <jayrabe@hotmail.com> wrote:
> From: Jay Rabe <jayrabe@hotmail.com>
> Subject: [GMCnet] toilet flush valve leak
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 9:28 PM
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>
> I have a 26','76 Palm Beach, side wet-bath, and the toilet
> leaks. The toilet is a Traveler by SeaLand Technology, and
> is not the same as listed in the original manauals that I
> have, so I have no documentation on repairing it. I've
> posted some pictures showing the leak.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5404
>
> Basically it leaks constantly from the side flush valve
> whenever the water pump is on. I couldn't figure out how to
> get access to anything. There's one small screw
> visible/accessible, that seems like it might allow release
> of the shroud around the base, but I pulled the screw and
> still couldn't get the shroud off, and didn't want to torque
> on things enough to break the plastic. I could probably get
> a wrench on the large hex head where the drip is coming
> from, but without manuals I was concerned about releasing
> spring tension from the flush valve and having parts go
> flying...
>
> Any help greatly appreciated...
>
> J
> Portland, OR
> 76 Palm Beach - now 3 months old :)
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| Re: [GMCnet] toilet flush valve leak [message #74214 is a reply to message #74203] |
Wed, 17 February 2010 21:54 |
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USAussie
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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Jay,
It looks like SeaLand was purchased by Dometic.
Here's a link to the manuals. It takes awhile to load but once it does
Click on Toilets and a whole list pops and there's a couple of Traveler
models listed.
http://tinyurl.com/ydrltdt
http://www.dometic.com/enus/Americas/USA/Customer-Support/Operation--Install
ation-Manuals/
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jay Rabe
Sent: Thursday, 18 February 2010 1:29 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] toilet flush valve leak
I have a 26','76 Palm Beach, side wet-bath, and the toilet leaks. The toilet
is a Traveler by SeaLand Technology, and is not the same as listed in the
original manauals that I have, so I have no documentation on repairing it.
I've posted some pictures showing the leak.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5404
Basically it leaks constantly from the side flush valve whenever the water
pump is on. I couldn't figure out how to get access to anything. There's one
small screw visible/accessible, that seems like it might allow release of
the shroud around the base, but I pulled the screw and still couldn't get
the shroud off, and didn't want to torque on things enough to break the
plastic. I could probably get a wrench on the large hex head where the drip
is coming from, but without manuals I was concerned about releasing spring
tension from the flush valve and having parts go flying...
Any help greatly appreciated...
J
Portland, OR
76 Palm Beach - now 3 months old :)
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: toilet flush valve leak [message #74340 is a reply to message #74203] |
Fri, 19 February 2010 07:03 |
lance
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I have a 76 Palm Beach right across the river from you in Vancouver. Here's my two cents worth. You have to remove the old toilet to repair it. You'll spend $50 to $100 to repair it and a new toilet is less than $200 if you shop around. email me if you need some local sources or have further questions. This remove and replace will be also much easier and quicker.
Since you are local, I'd be glad to share my knowledge and experience with you if interested. I've owned a 75 and now a 76 Paln Beach and just love it.
P.S. These coaches tend to leak after 34 years. Especially in our environment, this is important. Most leaks go undetected for a long time because the leak between the inner and outer panels. I can give you some things to look for and tips on re-sealing. Goood luck.
1974 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] toilet flush valve leak [message #74370 is a reply to message #74367] |
Fri, 19 February 2010 15:28 |
Kingsley Coach
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Location: Nova Scotia Canada
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Jay
Truer words have seldom been spoken, " one of the best things I get from
this list is courage to
dig into things I didn't think I could figure out."
Mike in NS
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Jay Rabe <jayrabe@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Got it done. Thanks to Dick and Lance and Bob and Rob for advice and links
> to manuals. Turned out to be a lot easier than I'd anticipated.
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> Got a replacement valve body from a local RV supply and it really was easy,
> not counting the awkward position you had to get into to do the job. Best
> guess is the valve cracked from the short period of sub-freezing weather we
> had here a month or so ago, and winterizing hadn't included blowing air
> through the lines after the water was shut off.
>
> I'm finding one of the best things I get from this list is courage to
> dig into things I didn't think I could figure out. Thanks immensely for
> that.
>
> J "with a dry floor in my wet bath" Rabe
> 76 Palm Beach
> Portland, OR
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> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > From: lance@vonprum.com
> > Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:03:51 -0600
> > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] toilet flush valve leak
> >
> >
> >
> > I have a 76 Palm Beach right across the river from you in Vancouver.
> Here's my two cents worth. You have to remove the old toilet to repair it.
> You'll spend $50 to $100 to repair it and a new toilet is less than $200 if
> you shop around. email me if you need some local sources or have further
> questions. This remove and replace will be also much easier and quicker.
> >
> > Since you are local, I'd be glad to share my knowledge and experience
> with you if interested. I've owned a 75 and now a 76 Paln Beach and just
> love it.
> >
> > P.S. These coaches tend to leak after 34 years. Especially in our
> environment, this is important. Most leaks go undetected for a long time
> because the leak between the inner and outer panels. I can give you some
> things to look for and tips on re-sealing. Goood luck.
> > --
> > 1976 Palm Beach
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
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