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Toilet Upgrade

Hello everyone so the flooring upgrade went well in my 93 GV U300.  Of course I waited until the day before to attempt to remove the toilet as I wanted to replace it. Thought how hard could it be its only 4 bolts.  Well was I wrong. So the toilet stayed and the flooring was installed.  Can someone educate me on how I get to the nuts on the underside of the floor?  Dismantle the wet bay?  Also if someone could suggest a replacement toilet model that will so this can be a DIY project I would appreciate it. 

Thanks,
Woodie

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Reply #1 –
Can't help with removing the toilet.  The guys who installed our floor tile had no problem removing ours, but I didn't actually see them do it.

It sounds like the mounting bolts might be turning as you try to remove the retaining nuts.  If this is the case, those bolts don't go through the floor.  They are supposed to be held in position by the floor bracket, which is screwed to the floor.  See diagram in manual linked below.

Just curious - why do you want to replace the toilet?  Our OEM Sealand potty works great, and is dead simple.  Nothing much to go wrong.

http://www.rvrepairmanual.com/manuals/Sealand.pdf

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Reply #2 –
Only issue is it doesn't hold water (flapper gasket I guess) now that I disconnected the water supply the 24 year old rubber gasket broke so it leaks (needs to replaced too).  Figured If I replace it I could get a higher toilet too.  Can I get parts for this toilet?

Woodie

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Reply #3 –
Sure, you can get any parts you need to fix the leaks.  Find a ID model number somewhere on the toilet so you get the correct kit part numbers.  Then check around online for the best prices on the kits.  Here are a couple possible sources:

Shop for Traveler Toilet Parts | Ardemco Inc.

DOMETIC/SEALAND - Gravity Traveler Toilet Parts - 510+, 2010 Traveler Parts...

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Reply #4 –
Looks like Seal and Traveler model 511

Get new seals, vacuum break and a new ball valve  I will be good as new, for whole lot less

If bolts will only turn and not loosen, pry up while turning to try and get nut to stop turning

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Reply #5 –
A new toilet that is higher will loose the door above.
Those are good toilets and easy to fix.
JohnH
 

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Reply #6 –
IF you intend to replace the commode and are not concerned about messing it up, you can cut the bolt with a oscillating saw/multitool with a metal cutting blade.  The flange on most of the commodes that holds the bolts is PVC and it will strip out if the bolts get rusty or hard to turn. you can buy a stainless steel cover that screws down over the PVC flange and it will hold the bolts much better
Chris