New toilet suggestions for Argosy 26?

[Dan S]

I'm looking for the best plug/play replacement toilet. Best = ease of replacement. If there is one that is slightly taller/deeper even better.

Has anyone replaced theirs and if so which did you go with?

Thanks

Dan

[n2916s]

Sealand Traveler for us. Taller, actual porcelain, simple and rugged.

Mike

[TG Twinkie]

I installed an Aqua V in our Argosy 26'. I used the low profile unit because it sits on a platform.

[Dan S]

Did the aqua v require any modifications ? How difficult of a job is it?

Thx
Dan

[idroba]

I put a new Thetford Bravura in mine, but it did require removal of the little plastic compartment over the rear top of the toilet, so the lid can be lifted.

[TG Twinkie]

I installed a new platform (because the old one was rotted) along with a new toilet flange/tank adaptor. Also removed the cover for the "secret" compartment behind the toilet. Never got around to making a new cover.
I also chose the hand flush instead of the foot flush model. Because the pedal on the foot flush would have been 8"+ above the floor.
Four years and 20K miles. It still works great.

[TG Twinkie]

Here are a couple of pics. Before and after.

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q613/dougbowman88/PC190166.jpg


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/...8/IMG_0293.jpg


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q613/dougbowman88/Twinkie%20Ugrades/IMG_0355.jpg

[TG Twinkie]

Lets try this again.
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/...g/IMG_0293.jpg


http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/...g/PC190166.jpg

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/.../IMG_0355R.jpg

[Janet H]

Originally Posted by Dan S

I'm looking for the best plug/play replacement toilet. Best = ease of replacement. If there is one that is slightly taller/deeper even better.

Has anyone replaced theirs and if so which did you go with?

Thanks

Dan

Sealand Traveler here as well - no need to cut up the storage compartment behind toilet.

[mprokop87]

I put a new aqua magic v into my Argosy motorhome. It sits up on a small stand but it was a perfect plug and play. Make sure you get the low profile version. The handle flush or foot flush is your preference, I got the foot flush. Hope this helped

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[Dan S]

How do the toilets attach to the base? I don't see any bolts etc. this is a pic of my existing toilet.

Thanks
Dan

[mprokop87]

There should be two bolts, one on either side and they are covered with a plastic cap. If you don't see any, try twisting the toilet to the left or to the right.

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[TG Twinkie]

If it is the original toilet. As I recall there is one bolt accessible behind the flush pedal, the other is accessed thru the removable plug inside the toilet bowl.
It's been 4 years do I could be wrong.

[Dan S]

Under the pedal and a hidden one would make sense since I can't see them, I'll check tomorrow.

If the bolts are where you described, I assume a Aqua magic V will not be an easy swap out?

[TG Twinkie]

Once you get the old toilet out. You will find a flange mounted to the top of the tank. If it is in good shape and in the right position, the new unit will bolt right up.
The slots for the flange bolts should be a 9 and 3 o'clock for the new unit.
In thinking back. The hidden bolt on the left side, the plug I spoke of in my last post may be on the outside. It's just been too many years since I did the job.

[Dan S]

I bought the adapter kit assuming I'd need it. It requires you to screw in 8 long screws to secure it it to the base. Isn't the holding tank right below the toilet?

I assume is I had to install the adapter the screws would penetrate through the platform and into the tank. I'm hoping someone will tell me that the platform my toilet sits on is elevated off of the tank? Anyone?

Thanks
Dan

[Dan S]

Here's what I have after the toilet is removed.

I must have to remove the old orange flange (screws and all) and install the one I have that will enable me to mount the toilet bolts at the 9 and 3 position.

Again, won't the new screws I install puncture my holding tank or would it be going through plywood?

[ventport]

Don't use screws any longer then the plywood is thick. Don't risk putting a hole in your black water tank.