Why Is My RV toilet leaking from the back?

RV toilets generally leak onto the floor for 1 of 4 reasons – a bad flange seal, a cracked water valve, bad internal seals, or a cracked bowl. Second, once you know why your RV toilet is leaking, the solution can involve a simple DIY fix, a new RV toilet, or professional help.

When did my Dometic toilet water valve start to leak?

Replacing a Dometic Model 300 water valve. This is the Dometic toilet that came in my 2017 Springdale Summerland Mini RD1750 or SM1750 camper. The water valve started to leak at the seam of the valve while we were on vacation in Michigan. The water valve only had 1 screw in it so I only put 1 screw back in it. Loading…

Is there a problem with the Dometic toilet?

Editor’s note: Several RVers have commented about this problem; all have reported that Dometic was quick to respond by sending out a new 310 model toilet. Previous article Missing or damaged roof vent?

What to do if your vacuflush toilet is leaking?

If your Dometic VacuFlush™ toilet is leaking from the base, the floor flange seal most likely needs replacement. If the leak is coming from behind the toilet unit, check the ½” sealing grommet or vacuum breaker. If the leak starts from under the foot pedal, check the ½” water line connection or water valve.

What are the parts for an RV toilet?

Halotronics RV Replacement Water Valve Kit for Sealand Dometic – Part 385311641 for Toilets 300, 301, 310, 311, 320, 321 – Tight Seal to Prevent Leaks – Formulated to Withstand Freezing Conditions. . . . . .

Why is water leaking from the bottom of my toilet tank?

The water drains to the bottom of the tank – This happens when the gasket that seals the flush valve into the tank is deteriorated and worn. Recommended Solution: Change flush valve. If a leak occurs at a flush valve gasket in new installation, the lock nut securing the flush valve to the underside maybe leaking.

When do you need to replace the toilet in an RV?

All goes well unless the seal breaks, and the rear of the commode becomes a storage container for bodily waste. When this happens the entire commode must be replaced. The Series 300 has been replaced by Series 310 at your service center. If you choose to replace it yourself, shut off the water to your RV.

What to do if you have a leak in your toilet bowl?

Testing the toilet tank water for a leak into the toilet bowl. Leak Detector Tablets or food coloring can be used in a tank to confirm a leak but these tablets do not verify where the leak is occurring. The best troubleshooting procedure for determining the leak point is using this water test. WATER TEST.