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Microphor to 320

After wrestling with my Microphor the last couple of days, it's time for a change.  My heart wants a Thetford Aria Deluxe II but my brain is telling me to go with the Dometic 320 and not worry about it again.  For those who have made the change, what else do I need for mounting besides the 320 and maybe that nice looking base plate?  Will I need a new flange?  I just want to order what I need all at once so I'm not having to chase parts (beyond the water supply) when I start the install.  Thanks!
Dan & Lauren - Pine Ridge, FL
2000 U320 42 CAI
Build #5766

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Reply #1 –
I was able to reuse the flange. This is one of the easiest upgrades you can do...super simple. Just make sure you have enough distance between the back of toilet and cabinet behind. I just needed a bit of extra pex to make the connection easier, otherwise it was pretty much a hot swap
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #2 –
Absolutely easy. Manual toilet operation has it in spades vs any electric headache

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Reply #3 –
Measure to verify it will fit! On the 2001 3610 it is a involved installation and beyond most skill sets. Once installed it has been completely forgotten about. Works perfect. It was always a concern prior to changing, 👍👍
2001 U320 3610 microphor toilet mod to Dometic 320

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Quote from: dsd –
Measure to verify it will fit! On the 2001 3610 it is a involved installation and beyond most skill sets. Once installed it has been completely forgotten about. Works perfect. It was always a concern prior to changing, 👍👍
2001 U320 3610 microphor toilet mod to Dometic 320
Absolutely.  My unit has a private toilet, so plenty of room.
Dan & Lauren - Pine Ridge, FL
2000 U320 42 CAI
Build #5766

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Reply #5 –
We went with the Thetford Aria Deluxe II a few years ago and we really like it. We prefer staying with the electric flush and have no regrets.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Dan, one thing to remember when doing the swap.  If the bolts in the flange don't match up, you can purchase the wood screw to nut thread, put on two nuts and tighten them together and screw the ends down in the wood to match your bowl holes.  Other than that, it is an easy swap.  The 320 is ADA height and the enlongated is the way to go for sure.  I also installed the nice base trim and well worth the money when done for a nice finish.  This will also be the time to install a quarter turn ball cock valve for your supply line.  Easy fix as well and one you will thank yourself for the extra finish off.  Any questions, please ask.  I have done a ton of plumbing and can help in that respect.  Best upgrade you will do!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

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Reply #7 –
Been happy with our conversion to the 320.  However the wash down pattern is lacking in that even after a lengthy flush, some areas of the bowl will be missed. 
Bill and Joyce, The House2 and Dashboard Pig III
2000 U320 4210 CAI (The House2)
Build # 5733
2019 F150 King Ranch FX4

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Reply #8 –
You may check out the Thetford Aqua Magic Plus, it was a straight swap, took less than an hour on mine. Just had to lengthen the supply line by about 8".
Mark & Bev
2001 U295 36' Slide
Cummins ISC 8.3 350HP
Build #5802
Jeep Wrangler Toad

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Reply #9 –
If you have removed your Microphor toilet and it is a model LF-220 and is bone in color I would like to purchase it.
Rick and Julie
Grand Villa
Build #4689
1995 4000 U280SE WTBI
8.3L 300HP Cummins

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Reply #10 –
Changed out toilet, Sealand 510 for Dometic 320
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

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Reply #11 –
Based on the expert wisdom from the forum we made the switch to a 320 this weekend.  We had to turn the flange a quarter turn to get the holes to line up, other than that it was a direct swap.  Really think we are going to like the upgrade.  Our Microphor was working fine, just wanted a higher seat and to reduce future failure. 
Lonny and Roxie
1999 U320 DGFE

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Reply #12 –
Thinking about selling parts??
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: bigfoot756 –
Based on the expert wisdom from the forum we made the switch to a 320 this weekend.  We had to turn the flange a quarter turn to get the holes to line up, other than that it was a direct swap.  Really think we are going to like the upgrade.  Our Microphor was working fine, just wanted a higher seat and to reduce future failure. 
Our was not nearly as easy, but it changed a continuous concern to a non issue. Has worked great for us. Pure analog  toilets makes sense to me. DW still thinks it's too tall for her.
Scott

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Reply #14 –
For you folks switching to the Sealand 320 toilet, purchase an extra spring cartridge for the foot operated valve.  This is the weak link for this toilet and is easy to replace in a few minutes.  They last for a long while but when they break the foot valve will not return.

BUT, the toilet is still operational, you just need to lift the foot valve back closed.  I have done that awaiting a new cartridge to arrive but sure like immediate replacement.

The reason I have the 320 is it never goes out of service when there is a failure and replacement is in only minutes.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

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Quote from: Peter –
Thinking about selling parts??

Peter, look up my past post regarding the list of parts I have from my change out.
We will be home around the first of June, so I could package up the parts for you, at that time.
I will sell all parts for one, fair price. Let  me know if you are interested. I wish I had saved the commode, but, alas.......
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

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Some pics:
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

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Reply #17 –
Here's what I have sitting in the garage....Who needs what? 

I also have a new cam and flapper seal from Mullaney

Lonny

Lonny and Roxie
1999 U320 DGFE
 

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Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320