http://www.airforums.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:10:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.airforums.com/ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.airforums.com/forums/ http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/bad-smell-coming-from-toilet-no-not-the-obvious-58378.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:42:26 GMT Hello all, Just when I thought that we would finally make it through a road trip with no issues to deal with regarding the Airstream, the toilet let me down. Long story short, bad smells from the black tank are making their way into the Airstream. I will spare you the details of my... Hello all,

Just when I thought that we would finally make it through a road trip with no issues to deal with regarding the Airstream, the toilet let me down.

Long story short, bad smells from the black tank are making their way into the Airstream. I will spare you the details of my investigation, but suffice it to say that the smells are coming out through the rear of the toilet housing.

Thankfully, the smell is only noticeable if I turn on one of the Fan-Tastic vents on the roof. It basically suctions the fumes out of the black tank, and into the Airstream. Even more thankfully, we are currently relying on our air conditioner for the next ten days anyway. So long as I don't run any of the venting fans, there is no issue.

I have a couple of questions. I am assuming that the seal between the toilet and the floor isn't tight enough and this is allowing odors back up. The actual flushing mechanism in the bowl is tight though.

My first question. Even at the best of times, will there always be some sort of airflow between the toilet and the black tank? We switched to a new septic treatment chemical, and maybe it's simply not up to the task.

My second question, how easy is the toilet to remove (Thetford toilet, 2008 Safari Special Edition AS0, and how potentially easy might the problem be for me to fix on my own assuming that there is something wrong with the seal between the toilet and the tank?

I have used the exterior water inlet to the black tank to flush it twice now. However, once we go back to using the black tank as usual, the problem returns. This is our second season in the Airstream, and we have never noticed this problem before... and we've used the toilet for "solids" right from the start.

We are presently at Fort Wilderness at Disney. There is a mobile repair guy that will come out to the AS, but that would require one of us to stay behind to wait for him. If this is something that I can take care of myself, I'd like to do so in the evening while the family is asleep (and after the black tank has been emptied and flushed!).

Any advice would be appreciated. ]]> Toronto_Guy http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/bad-smell-coming-from-toilet-no-not-the-obvious-58378.html http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/this-discussion-is-going-right-down-the-crapper-58300.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:42:00 GMT My DH is complaining that his porcelin toilet in the Signature has an underpowered flush. What toilet do you have and how's the flush power from 1-10?

Is a new toilet the answer or should we be looking at other possible solutions? It is pretty bad and with the small holding tank of the 23', running the water excessively to flush is a real inconvenience in terms of filling the small holding tank even quicker.

Any thoughts from or for the thinker's throne?;) ]]> wheel interested http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/this-discussion-is-going-right-down-the-crapper-58300.html http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/aqua-magic-galaxy-40-toilet-removal-58295.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:44:15 GMT I have a 71 Excella 31' and have a leak somwhere in the toilet area. Trying to get toilet out. The closet bolt turns when I try to take the nut off. Also can not see the second bolt. Does the toilet separate in half so you can work on it easier? ]]> rickrotor44 http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/aqua-magic-galaxy-40-toilet-removal-58295.html http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/low-pressure-with-shower-faucet-58257.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:46:09 GMT I can get great pressure using the cold water but when I start to turn it to get hotter water the pressure goes down.I thought I had a leak but I ripped the shower wall apart to check everything out and I have no leaks at all.I am wondering if after five years of having this Airstream could the... I can get great pressure using the cold water but when I start to turn it to get hotter water the pressure goes down.I thought I had a leak but I ripped the shower wall apart to check everything out and I have no leaks at all.I am wondering if after five years of having this Airstream could the faucet knob have finally givin up.Can I go to home depot and replace it or do I need to go to an RV shop for a new faucet?
Everything in the camper works perfect.I believe it is the mixer behind the knob that is messed up.
Could I use a standard houshold shower faucet knob or would that be to much since the water line opening is bigger than the standard RV type.
Thanks Everyone. ]]> Devoman http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/low-pressure-with-shower-faucet-58257.html http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/thetford-aqua-magic-aurora-toilet-58216.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:52:14 GMT I have a Thetford Aqua Magic Aurora toilet that I installed about 9 years ago. I just noticed that the water will not stay in the bowl between flushes. It will all leak out around the seal in just a few minutes. This has just started. I have looked at the seal the best I can but cannot see anything... I have a Thetford Aqua Magic Aurora toilet that I installed about 9 years ago. I just noticed that the water will not stay in the bowl between flushes. It will all leak out around the seal in just a few minutes. This has just started. I have looked at the seal the best I can but cannot see anything that would stop it from closing completely and the rubber seal seams fine. Any suggestions on what to look for.

Thanks

Don ]]> adonh http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/thetford-aqua-magic-aurora-toilet-58216.html http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/tub-replacement-58188.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:04:18 GMT I have a '74 Argosy with a rear bath. Does anyone make a replacement tub? It is curved on the back side and one end. I am in the process of reworking the plumbing and it might be an appropriate time to up grade the tub and valves.:cool: ]]> TG Twinkie http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/tub-replacement-58188.html http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/bathrooom-sink-faucet-access-1964-a-58162.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:51:47 GMT How do you access the lavatory sink faucet and shower/tub faucet water lines on a 1964 Safari? It looks like the surround piece that the shower/tub faucet is attached to may have to come off to get to the lavatory sink faucet. Can I remove the 12 screws under the sink rim and remove the panel... How do you access the lavatory sink faucet and shower/tub faucet water lines on a 1964 Safari?

It looks like the surround piece that the shower/tub faucet is attached to may have to come off to get to the lavatory sink faucet.

Can I remove the 12 screws under the sink rim and remove the panel with the tub faucet attached? Is it that simple? Are the original tub faucet water lines flexible?

There’s no access from the rear service access panel.

Thanks
Safari64 ]]> Safari64 http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/bathrooom-sink-faucet-access-1964-a-58162.html http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/swirl-o-matic-toilet-info-needed-58102.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:34:50 GMT We just bought a 1959 Mallard 17' trailer and were wondering if the same toilet was used in the Airstreams. It has a Swirl O Matic toilet, but we are missing the water valve that goes to the bowl. Does anyone know where to get parts or have any info on this? Thanks Brian ]]> ventport http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/swirl-o-matic-toilet-info-needed-58102.html http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/flexible-shower-curtain-for-79-sovereign-58038.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:34:45 GMT Hi. I need a shower "curtain?" replacement for my '79 Sovereign. the original is made of a flexible plastic that actually folds up, sorta, as you open and close the shower. It works like any folding door, but is made of plastic. Does anyone know where I could find a replacement? The one I have has gotten old and brittle and is badly split. I could just replace it with an ordinary shower curtain, but would prefer something like the original if it is available and affordable.:blush: ]]> Sovereign42 http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/flexible-shower-curtain-for-79-sovereign-58038.html http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/77-overlander-toilet-replacement-57940.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:10:25 GMT All,

Been asking a lot of questions here the last two days about stuff that's probably been answered a million times but the search engine leaves much to be desired and I've gone from having months to get stuff working to having about 3 days - go figure. :mad:

That being said - have been using original toilet about 4 days now. Bowl doesn't hold water - not surprising as rig has set for 8+ years. However, now floor is wet around toilet so I know it has to come out. :sad:

Looking for replacement recommendations - wife likes the Aqua-Magic V high profile we have in the 5th wheel but I don't want to go that route if it's going to be a major pain to install much less to get the parts - am 1 1/2 hours from nearest RV parts store. Funky folding toilet cover is going to be history so that's not an issue. TIA

Mike ]]> 77Overlander http://www.airforums.com/forums/f446/77-overlander-toilet-replacement-57940.html