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Title: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: Sven and Kristi on November 10, 2017, 01:37:55 pm
Has anyone found a suitable replacement for the Microphor toilet?  I prefer the simplicity and reliability of a manual ball valve ceramic toilet.  Preliminary check at Camping World was discouraging, since the toilets exceeded 7 1/2" from lug to back wall.  I would prefer not cutting into the cabinet.  Height does not seem to be an issue since I have about 22" clearance.
I have the corner toilet with back to cabinet. 
Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: jor on November 10, 2017, 01:49:04 pm
Sven,
  I replaced the one in our 300 with a Sealand Traveler. Unfortunately, I don't have the measurements (or the rig for that matter!) but here are a couple of photos.
jor

Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: Sven and Kristi on November 10, 2017, 02:01:33 pm
Sven,
  I replaced the one in our 300 with a Sealand Traveler. Unfortunately, I don't have the measurements (or the rig for that matter!) but here are a couple of photos.
jor
There are many nice toilets out there, but my problem is 7 1/2" rough-in from mounting bolts to back.  The only Dometic product that will fit is the 300 series plastic toilet.  I appreciate your taking the time to post photos.
Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: RvTrvlr on November 10, 2017, 02:03:17 pm
I replaced mine with a Dometic 320 ceramic crapper. It works great!
Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: Sven and Kristi on November 10, 2017, 02:26:53 pm
I replaced mine with a Dometic 320 ceramic crapper. It works great!
My problem is 7 1/2" rough-in from mounting bolts to back.  The only Dometic product that will fit is the 300 series plastic toilet.
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Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: Old phart phred on November 10, 2017, 08:40:54 pm
Plumbers use offset toilet flanges to adjust the rough-in quite often. Don't know if it will work for you.
Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: evantwheeler on November 30, 2017, 09:00:47 am
Has anyone found a suitable replacement for the Microphor toilet?  I prefer the simplicity and reliability of a manual ball valve ceramic toilet.  Preliminary check at Camping World was discouraging, since the toilets exceeded 7 1/2" from lug to back wall.  I would prefer not cutting into the cabinet.  Height does not seem to be an issue since I have about 22" clearance.
I have the corner toilet with back to cabinet. 

I replaced my Microphor toilet with a Thetford Aria Classic Tall unit.  Had to drill new holes, but it was not a big deal for me because I replaced the plywood floor under the toilet at the same time as the toilet swap due to a fresh water supply leak that had rotted the floor.  I am very happy with it. 

http://www.thetford.com/product/aria-classic/
Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: GleamB on November 30, 2017, 10:45:22 am
Sven, did you have "issues " with the Micophor? I have a 2001 U320 with the toilet at an angle between the shower and sink, but my beef is that I want to raise the seat to 17", and my petite wife is giving me a hard time. 17 " is a pretty standard chair height. If you change out, will you go to 17" ??  Are there any mechanical problems I should be aware of with the unit we have ( electric flap )??
Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: evantwheeler on November 30, 2017, 07:01:41 pm
Sven, did you have "issues " with the Micophor? I have a 2001 U320 with the toilet at an angle between the shower and sink, but my beef is that I want to raise the seat to 17", and my petite wife is giving me a hard time. 17 " is a pretty standard chair height. If you change out, will you go to 17" ??  Are there any mechanical problems I should be aware of with the unit we have ( electric flap )??

I had issues with my Microphor.  It stopped flushing.  I tried to troubleshoot it, became frustrated, then threw it in the garbage.  It was headed there eventually so may as well have been sooner rather than later.  Went with a taller replacement, manual flush ceramic unit and am happy that I did.  An electric toilet is just another gadget that I don't need in my life. 
Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: Sven and Kristi on November 30, 2017, 09:37:46 pm
I replaced my Microphor toilet with a Thetford Aria Classic Tall unit.  Had to drill new holes, but it was not a big deal for me because I replaced the plywood floor under the toilet at the same time as the toilet swap due to a fresh water supply leak that had rotted the floor.  I am very happy with it. 

http://www.thetford.com/product/aria-classic/
You must have the "water closet" toilet set up.  Mine is at an angle in front of a cabinet which doesn't allow enough distance to accommodate this toilet.
Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: Sven and Kristi on November 30, 2017, 09:39:09 pm
Sven, did you have "issues " with the Micophor? I have a 2001 U320 with the toilet at an angle between the shower and sink, but my beef is that I want to raise the seat to 17", and my petite wife is giving me a hard time. 17 " is a pretty standard chair height. If you change out, will you go to 17" ??  Are there any mechanical problems I should be aware of with the unit we have ( electric flap )??
It didn't hold water, the refill would not stop (had to turn off water at the bloc) and now the flap is stuck open about 1".
Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: Sven and Kristi on November 30, 2017, 09:41:47 pm
I had issues with my Microphor.  It stopped flushing.  I tried to troubleshoot it, became frustrated, then threw it in the garbage.  It was headed there eventually so may as well have been sooner rather than later.  Went with a taller replacement, manual flush ceramic unit and am happy that I did.  An electric toilet is just another gadget that I don't need in my life.


What brand and model toilet did you buy?
Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
Post by: stump on November 30, 2017, 09:57:09 pm
Sven, did you have "issues " with the Micophor? I have a 2001 U320 with the toilet at an angle between the shower and sink, but my beef is that I want to raise the seat to 17", and my petite wife is giving me a hard time. 17 " is a pretty standard chair height. If you change out, will you go to 17" ??  Are there any mechanical problems I should be aware of with the unit we have ( electric flap )??
I want to raise the seat to 17", and my petite wife is giving me a hard time.
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Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
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Title: Re: Replacement for Microphor toilet?
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