Thetford Rv Toilet Valve Leaking

Rv toilets don t use standard plumbing parts.

Thetford rv toilet valve leaking.

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. This could mean that your float seal in the vacuum breaker is not working right. There is a black type valve with holes around it that is very loose in there. Can t find a similar model when go to the thetford website.

On some toilets you can buy a kit to replace the floating seal. You have to get parts specific for your rv toilet. I have a thetford toilet with the hand valve lever to rinse and flush. Repair kits and seals are sold at rv dealers or online.

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. The bowl of the toilet has a blade seal that retains water in the bowl after flushing. To determine which you may need to wrap each part individually in paper towel.

Thetford parts by toilet model. Don t know model number name as it is worn off. If this seal breaks it won t hold water causing a leak. I will show you how to access it and the options for repairing or replacing it.

Common problems with thetford toilets include leaking seals leaking valves and problems with the tank level indicator. Other toilets need to be taken apart and thoroughly cleaned. 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.

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.