Thetford Rv Toilet Valve Leaking

Don t know model number name as it is worn off.

Thetford rv toilet valve leaking.

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. Common problems with thetford toilets include leaking seals leaking valves and problems with the tank level indicator. Can t find a similar model when go to the thetford website. Rv toilets don t use standard plumbing parts.

This flange seal found at amazon is compatible with most thetford toilets a very common rv toilet manufacturer. If the seal breaks it will not hold water the right way and will cause a leak. Flush the unit once or twice and check to see where the leak is originating. I have a thetford toilet with the hand valve lever to rinse and flush.

You have to get parts specific for your rv toilet. 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. If this seal breaks it won t hold water causing a leak. The bowl of the toilet has a blade seal that retains water in the bowl after flushing.

It is leaking from the back of the toilet above where the water line enters the toilet. Let s say your rv toilet leak is coming from the upper part of the toilet usually during the flush cycle. To determine which you may need to wrap each part individually in paper towel. I will show you how to access it and the options for repairing or replacing it.

On some toilets you can buy a kit to replace the floating seal. There is a black type valve with holes around it that is very loose in there. Thetford parts by toilet model. Other toilets need to be taken apart and thoroughly cleaned.

Most recreational vehicle manufacturers install these toilets in their products.