Thetford Rv Toilet Valve Leaking

Can t find a similar model when go to the thetford website.

Thetford rv toilet valve leaking.

Let s say your rv toilet leak is coming from the upper part of the toilet usually during the flush cycle. Don t know model number name as it is worn off. Flush the unit once or twice and check to see where the leak is originating. It is leaking from the back of the toilet above where the water line enters the toilet.

I will show you how to access it and the options for repairing or replacing it. This flange seal found at amazon is compatible with most thetford toilets a very common rv toilet manufacturer. Repair kits and seals are sold at rv dealers or online. The bowl of the toilet has a blade seal that retains water in the bowl after flushing.

If your rv toilet is leaking from the upper part of the toilet when you flush could mean that something is wrong with the floating seal in the vacuum breaker. I have a dometic sealand traveler rv toilet with a leaking water valve. There is a black type valve with holes around it that is very loose in there. Thetford parts by toilet model.

You have to get parts specific for your rv toilet. This could mean that your float seal in the vacuum breaker is not working right. If this seal breaks it won t hold water causing a leak. Other toilets need to be taken apart and thoroughly cleaned.

Rv toilets don t use standard plumbing parts. If the water that appears behind your rv toilet is clean then you probably have a faulty water solenoid valve or a failed vacuum breaker. To determine which you may need to wrap each part individually in paper towel. I have a thetford toilet with the hand valve lever to rinse and flush.

On some toilets you can buy a kit to replace the floating seal.