Monday, April 20, 2015

Install A Motorhome Toilet

Most recreational vehicles come with a toilet. On the other hand its flushing mechanism can fail, rendering it unusable. Or you might craving to place in a different toilet when you obtain a used motorhome. Carefully place the new toilet seal over the flange. If desired, seal with plumber's sealant to further minimize chance of leaks.13. Position the new bolts where they will go through the toilet, heads downward.



Preparation for Removal


1. Flush and reflush the black-water vat.


2. Carefully diagnose and Category all hardware supplied with the toilet. An Ovum carton works bright-eyed as a country to temporarily store miniature parts.


3. Lay down protective sheeting for the getting on toilet. It can be placed in the bathtub or shower.


4. Whether the toilet is electrical, unhook the electrical connexion.


5. Turn off the RV doctor connexion. Disconnect the toilet-water connexion, using pliers provided obligatory.


6. Bias access the toilet bolts. There will typically be two, bolted to the floor. The bolts may be covered with a cap.


Remove the Old Toilet


7. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the toilet-bolt caps, if there are any.


8. Remove the toilet bolts with a socket. If the bolts are inaccessible, for example at the back of the toilet, you may need to use a socket extension.


9. Place the old toilet on the protective sheeting.


10. Remove the toilet-bowl seal, or gasket. You may need to pry it off with a screwdriver and twist it slightly to break the seal.


11. Cover the sewer hole in aluminum foil to block odors and thoroughly inspect and clean the area.


Replace the Toilet


12. In either action, replacing an RV toilet is not acceptable, however the traveller can save enclosing $100 in installation fees by doing the exertion himself. RV toilet installation is easier with two family to bring about the lifting however can be accomplished by one.

Instructions



14. Lower the toilet straight down over the bolts so that the bolts go through their matching holes.


15. Check that the toilet is seated evenly with bolts correctly located. Tighten the bolts.


16. For electrical toilets, hook up the wiring. Connect the water and turn on the RV water hookup.


17.Test the toilet, carefully checking for leaks.