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07-29-2008, 02:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 23' Safari
2005 30' Classic
1986 31' Sovereign
Lorain
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,645
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High Toilet?
So this may sound wierd, but the previous owner said he replaced the toilet in my safari. It works great, but we have discovered its too high!
When in use, our feet are off the ground! This is not very comfortable! Kinda brings back childhood memories
Anyone else have this problem? Short of replacement, any creative solutions?
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07-29-2008, 02:56 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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A low wooden box or stepstool would work. zz
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07-29-2008, 02:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,313
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How about a small collapsible bench?
I too have been in a Safari Bunkhouse, I think it was, and being vertically challenged, I too found it uncomfortable.
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2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab 8' Bed
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07-29-2008, 03:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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Similar problem with vintage wet bath
Even after replacing mine with a low-rise Sealand Traveler Lite, we still had issues. I had a portable shower deck from Camping World in the pan but it wasn't quite enough. Then I got a good quality teak mat, one of my favorite things I've bought for the Airstream. You can custom spec them from some online sellers. It stays in the pan in front of the toilet. I keep the portable deck on top of it covered by a bath rug unless showering. We have plenty of boost now.
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07-29-2008, 03:09 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,367
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We put in a Sealand traveller lite and it is high too in our 73 Safari.
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07-29-2008, 08:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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We had the same issue in our 19' Bambi SE...we built a platform from wood (it's not attached to the floor) and covered it with a neutral vinyl...works pretty well.
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08-02-2008, 09:16 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 23' Safari
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 120
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You could replace it with the standard 13" model but it is smaller in all dimensions. The one you have is probably very close to a standard toilet for the seat.
I vote for raising the floor with something to make it more comfortable.
We changed the short one out, which was essentially brand new, after my wife had knee surgery.
Tom Bray
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08-03-2008, 11:16 AM
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Tramp Streamer
Commercial Member
1995 28' Excella
Artist
, at Large
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 2,002
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Bringing down a high toilet
Quote:
Originally Posted by DanB
So this may sound wierd, but the previous owner said he replaced the toilet in my safari. It works great, but we have discovered its too high! Short of replacement, any creative solutions?
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Dan, High toilets are usually caused by flushing controlled substances down them.
Once you stop flushing these substances, it will take anywhere from a few hours to a few days for the toilet to come down.
Try pumping out the tank or adding some activated charcoal, that should speed up the process.
Hope this helps.
Michael
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08-03-2008, 02:02 PM
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LEV ZEPPELIN
2004 19' International CCD
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,047
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Yeah, the first time in our '04 19' CCD throne brought back really unpleasant toilet training memories. Even at 6 foot, I still feel like a ballerina with just the tips of my toes making contact with the squeeky floor.
One other odd effect: Somehow I feel like I'm actually putting more weight on the torlet, and that it might go crashing through the floor and that I might disappear into the void they call the black tank!
A few more years of therapy oughta straighten out that issue...
Jonathan
BTW- the above suggestions should help.
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