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Lowering Toilet

My toilet is too tall. 21 inches from floor to seat I want to lower it down so my feet will touch the floor when I sit there. I have a new low base Thetford toilet and it sits about the same height as the original. I would like to shorten the pedestal box 6 inches to get me down to ground level.  Has anyone done this? My bathroom flooring and toilet pedestal is stripped down to plywood now. How is the black tank pipe fixed in the tank I guess in my main concern. I can take the flange loose I would think and cut off the top of the box leaving the pipe there and then rebuild the box cut the pipe and install a new mount flange. Any thoughts appreciated?
I guess that Texan that installed mine was 6'6'' and set this thing so he could sit comfortably.
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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Reply #1 –
Hmmm, we had the opposite situation. Our original toilet was installed on the floor, not raised up, and it was pretty short, even for me. When it needed a new seal last fall we decided to just replace it with one that was a bit taller.

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Reply #2 –
I haven't worked on my FT but all other motorhomes I have worked on have a grommet that the abs slides into at the tank
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Reply #3 –
I also agree that once you have the ply top loose the box can be shortened then top replaced. The  Pipe and flange can (should) be able to be pulled up and out of rubber seal flange that is fastened to top of tank.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
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jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
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Reply #4 –
Is it possible and or desirable to raise the floor??  Have a great day  ----  Fritz
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'

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Reply #6 –
Roland Roland, Roland, smh lmao!!!
My wife already has something similar.I want it right. Even with the rise for your feet I'm so high up in the the air I might get a nosebleed!!!lol
The issue isnt so much at the start as it us at tge finish line!!
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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Reply #7 –
You didn't mention the squatty potty ad.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYWhdLO43Q  Eating ice cream will never be the same after watching this. 
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

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Reply #8 –
Guess I am just too logical! Why not get a pair of very thick soled shoes and slippers--at the necessary height for each "user" of the throne? >:D  >:D
Too much time on the throne can get you a permanent ring.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #10 –
Actually I really gave a good look under the riser box this morning. It is not feasable to lower the box because the plumbing offsets and there just is no room to lower. It hit me that a wooden coca cola crate would do exactly what I need it to do.I looked up the measurements and it should work perfect.And it will add a bit of nostalgia to the lavatory!
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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Reply #11 –
I suppose it's to late to hopefor a growth spurt? :D

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

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Quote from: stump –
Roland Roland, Roland, smh lmao!!!
My wife already has something similar.I want it right. Even with the rise for your feet I'm so high up in the the air I might get a nosebleed!!!lol
The issue isnt so much at the start as it us at tge finish line!!


 You guys get serious :)
 
  Laughed so hard, I was crying.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #14 –

Maybe this...
Amazon.com : Cozy Greens® Child Step Stool | Stepping Stool for Children |...

This all brings a smile to me.  So if your feet don't reach the floor then a step seems like a good idea.  Easier than lowering the toilet.👍

Stump.  OK now I get it.  I have a great RV friend in Washington named Stubby.  Tough as nails sort of guy but missed his turn at the height gene bucket.  Maybe 5'-5" in those Pee Wee Herman shoes.  His life goal is to climb to the highest point in every one of the lower 48. Finished them last summer.


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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN