How to Fix a Camper Toilet
Camper toilets are typically constructed from plastic or metal. The toilets are prone to failure after several years of use, but fixing the toilet is a possibility. Toilets broken beyond repair are also common and replacements are widely distributed through RV dealers. The camper toilet uses a simple design and all of the parts are easy to access. The most common failures occur at the seals and cause water leaks. Fixing the toilet requires a basic wrench and the ability to pinpoint the issue.
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Instructions
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Flush the toilet and inspect the base and hose fitting for leaks. Tighten the hose fitting with a crescent wrench if a leak is present.
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Turn off the water and flush the toilet to drain water from the system. Disconnect the hose and check the O-ring for damage. White wear spots mean the ring requires replacement. Replacements are found through hardware and RV stores. Add a layer of plumbers tape to the threaded hose fitting on the toilet to prevent leaking and screw the hose back on with the new O-ring seated in place.
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Locate the bolts on the toilet base. Standard camper toilets have two or four bolts, depending on the model. Use a crescent wrench to remove the bolts and lift the toilet off the floor. Set the toilet on a plastic trash bag. Inspect the rubber O-ring seal on the floor. The ring is a common problem and causes water leakage from the toilet when bad. Replace the ring if the material is cracked and worn. Replace and test the toilet.
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Inspect the inner toilet bowl for cracks when the O-ring seals are functioning properly. Seal small cracks with five-minute epoxy and replace the toilet if large cracks and breaks are present in the bowl.
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Inspect the foot pedal if the toilet will not flush. Locate the screw on the hinge that operates the pedal. Tighten the screw to maintain a functioning pedal. Replace the screw if it is missing. The metal hinge sits at a right angle and the screw is placed on the corner of the right angle.
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Tips & Warnings
Always check the rubber seals when a leak is present. The seals are the most common problem with camper toilets but they are easy to find and replace.
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