| [GMCnet] Toilet broken [message #176787] |
Sun, 15 July 2012 09:08  |
Richard Brown
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Has anyone here taken apart the original Thetford Aqua magic toilet? Ours will not open the blade valve when the pedal is depressed. Is this easily fixable? Any tips on doing it? We're living in ours full-time, so putting it off is not an option.
Richard & Carol Brown
1974 Eleganza SE
"DILLIGAF"
1174 Hickory Hills Dr.
Murchison, Tx. 75778
903-469-3197
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1974 Eleganza SE
1174 Hickory Hills Dr.
Murchison, TX. 75778
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| Re: [GMCnet] Toilet broken [message #176792 is a reply to message #176787] |
Sun, 15 July 2012 09:40  |
powerjon
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Richard,
If it the original thetford toilet it is time to update and make your
wife happy with a new China bowl toilet that is much easier to clean.
Parts hard to get and expensive and really not worth repairing. This
is a very popular unit that many are installing and this is a good
price with $6 shipping. You want the high profile unit as it is 17.5"
tall and just the right height for more senior people. I have
installed this unit in two of my coaches and it is a great fit. You
have 2 choices in color.
<http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/aqua-magic-style-plus-toilets/4789
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or
http://tinyurl.com/czj5kz5
JR Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMC Eastern States
GMCMHI
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
On Jul 15, 2012, at 10:08 AM, Richard Brown wrote:
> Has anyone here taken apart the original Thetford Aqua magic toilet?
> Ours will not open the blade valve when the pedal is depressed. Is
> this easily fixable? Any tips on doing it? We're living in ours full-
> time, so putting it off is not an option.
>
> Richard & Carol Brown
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> 1974 Eleganza SE
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> "DILLIGAF"
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> 1174 Hickory Hills Dr.
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> Murchison, Tx. 75778
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> 903-469-3197
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| Re: [GMCnet] Toilet broken [message #176805 is a reply to message #176804] |
Sun, 15 July 2012 12:09 |
powerjon
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I had a Sealand toilet in the Stretch but the wife did not like the
location and height of the pedal as compared to the Thedford toilet.
Wife wins, the Sealand got moved to the Avion which will be sold when
finished.
JR Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMC Eastern States
GMCMHI
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
On Jul 15, 2012, at 1:02 PM, Hal Kading wrote:
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> We found a SeaLand 310 china bowl toilet with a spray wand for
> around $150 on EBay. Much better than the old plastic original.
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> Hal Kading 77 Kingsley Las Cruces NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] Toilet broken [message #176822 is a reply to message #176787] |
Sun, 15 July 2012 16:03 |
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Matt Colie
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| Richard Brown wrote on Sun, 15 July 2012 10:08 |
Has anyone here taken apart the original Thetford Aqua magic toilet? Ours will not open the blade valve when the pedal is depressed. Is this easily fixable?
Any tips on doing it?
We're living in ours full-time, so putting it off is not an option.
Richard & Carol Brown
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Richard,
It is not difficult to repair, but nobody stocks the parts.
You can probably order the kit from Thetford, but they hold all orders for two days before they ship.
I your case, get was CW can deliver today. Replace the pot and never look back. It may be the price of a full tank, so don't travel ONE day.....
I don't find plastic hard to clean, but I find Thetford's attitude hard to take.
Matt (I'll put my ranter down now)
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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| Re: [GMCnet] Toilet broken [message #176841 is a reply to message #176787] |
Sun, 15 July 2012 19:16 |
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USAussie
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Richard,
I bought two of these:
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-toilets-tanks/aqua-magic-style.htm
P/N 83-1598
As you see they'll ship it for free. Bottom line: $229.00 plus $18.89 tax equals $247.89.
Unfortunately it tossed the old Thetford.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Brown
Has anyone here taken apart the original Thetford Aqua magic toilet? Ours will not open the blade valve when the pedal is depressed.
Is this easily fixable? Any tips on doing it? We're living in ours full-time, so putting it off is not an option.
Richard & Carol Brown
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Regards,
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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