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06-30-2004, 07:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Toilet for available space
Parts for my original Thetford Aquaflush Deluxe are no longer available which forces me to buy a new toilet. Reading through the many available posts on toilet replacement, I am starting to sweat finding a toilet which will fit my available space.
The picture below shows the space I have available. The shortest dimension, as measured from the new toilet flange, is 3-3/4 inches.
Has anyone replaced a toilet in a 1967 Airstream? If so, what did you buy that fit okay? I think the '66 - '69 models had the same amount of space available. Anyone with one of those year Airstreams have a toilet recommendation?
Thanks,
Tom
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06-30-2004, 10:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
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I'd look at some of the old style porcilin Sea Lands They are narrow at the base and should work.
http://www.marksrv.com/ on the right is the sealand stuff and there are some exploded veiws there.
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1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
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01-09-2006, 10:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Eagle Lake / Eastport
, Florida / Maine
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 62
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I have read somewhere that Sealand makes a Trav'ler LITE model that should fit the narrow space in the pic shown above. I still cannot figure out how one removes the toilet from the fiberglass seat area in the 1966 models, anyone know? My toilet is great except for the aluminum base that has literally decintergrated! Anyone found a replacement that fits without modifying the fiberglass seat area??? Thanks John
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01-09-2006, 11:43 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,936
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Sealand Traveler Lite - the model comes in 2 heights and several colors. If you use the search tool you will find numerous threads about this process and that toilet. We ordered ours from PPL - they have specs on line with measurements. It's a great porcelain potty and fits in tiny places.
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01-10-2006, 03:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Now for the rest of the story...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Janet
Sealand Traveler Lite - ...
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I could have sworn I posted a followup to this thread.
But I do remember giving karma to Janet somewhere for her recommendation - I went with the Traveler Lite, and it fit the space beautifully.
Tom
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01-10-2006, 07:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Foot Pedal Toilet Flush
Here's a question.... Why don't all toilets have a foot pedal flush? I've gotten used to mine, and it just makes more sense than to use a public restroom where you've either got an automatic flush that A) doesn't work or B) works several times while you are seated... or you use a hand triggered flush.
Sorry, I know where my hand has just been when I flush. I'm sure a public john is used 100 times a day. And we worry about using the seat?
Anyway about three seconds after using my first RV foot pedal flush facility, I just started wondering why this design isn't getting carried over to homes.
Tin Lizzie
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01-10-2006, 08:02 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,618
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulaFord
Here's a question.... Why don't all toilets have a foot pedal flush? I've gotten used to mine, and it just makes more sense than to use a public restroom where you've either got an automatic flush that A) doesn't work or B) works several times while you are seated... or you use a hand triggered flush.
Sorry, I know where my hand has just been when I flush. I'm sure a public john is used 100 times a day. And we worry about using the seat?
Anyway about three seconds after using my first RV foot pedal flush facility, I just started wondering why this design isn't getting carried over to homes.
Tin Lizzie
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The reason is co$t. Home toilets use gravity to force water into the bowl, because of this the tank must be above the bowl and the lever to operate it is located on the tank. Check out this web site: http://www.footflush.com
BTW, the rest rooms (where did that name come from?) at my work have motion sensor devices on all the devices. It's a nice feature.
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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01-10-2006, 01:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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I have a fairly tight fit for the base of my toilet and the Sealand fit very nicely. It was a tad more expensive than some of the others but well worth it, and the quality is great.
Barry
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01-26-2006, 10:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Eagle Lake / Eastport
, Florida / Maine
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 62
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Janet- I did buy the sealand lite, from PPL, great price, $142 for bone color, $180 for white,( both come with sprayers) go figure...I took the bone. It WILL fit under the fiberglass "shelf" in the bathroom by: making a small hole in the fiberglass for the vaccum breaker, shaving 1/2" off the base height with a dremel and extending the flush pedal length..... I will reuse the old longer flush petal. This unit seperates in 2 pieces making installation a little easier thru the trunk. Hope this helps others! John (johndigbydog)
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01-26-2006, 10:29 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,936
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wow - sounds like you should go into business making high end dental work.... but I'm gald it worked - we have used ours for 2 /3 seasons now and still like new.
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01-31-2006, 10:08 AM
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New Member
1966 22' Safari
jemez springs
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1
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I have the same toilet base problem in my 66 Safari. Let me know if you get an answer on a replacement.
Thanks
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01-31-2006, 05:25 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 164
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Where to Buy Traveler Lite
Hey, TomW!
Glad you've blazed the trail before me. As you may recall, I have the same exact Airstream as you, so I've watching every move (and repair) you make! (Your photos help so much!)
Love this FREE EDUCATION!
Where did you find your Traveler Lite toilet and how much did you pay for it? I just took the original out of mine to replace the bottom o-ring. Since it's out and one of the plastic lid hinges is broken, I thought I might explore the possibilities of replacing the whole John. Thanks for any info.
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01-31-2006, 06:26 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,030
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Boy, I wish the previous owner of our 67 had had the brains to buy the right toilet replacement back when! The ding-ding cut a nice hole into the left side, more or less like this:
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01-31-2006, 08:29 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,030
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Since we inherited a little digital camera, I figued I'd take a couple of shots to show the incorrect toilet "fit."
Lynn
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02-01-2006, 04:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Credit where credit is due
Quote:
Originally Posted by sierrajb
Hey, TomW! ... Where did you find your Traveler Lite toilet ...
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Janet did all the work on this one. Thanks again, Janet, for locating an excellent replacement toilet option, and a place (pplmotorhomes) to buy it from.
Of note, eubank's first picture (I still can't get over how similiar it is to my bathroom ) reminded me of two points worth mentioning. The original closet flange would not have worked with the new toilet without getting creative with the toilet seal. Moot point though as my original flange, a part metal part plastic hybrid, was too rusted to use.
Also, in the first post to this thread, I mentioned a "shortest dimension". Ideally, the flange would have been centered in the space available. Although my toilet fits fine, it is rather close to the wall pictured in eubank's post.
Tom
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02-04-2006, 07:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Eagle Lake / Eastport
, Florida / Maine
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 62
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nmsafari- please read my post above, it will solve your toilet replacement issue. Johndigbydog (search my posts as well, should help, we have the SAME trailer)
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07-08-2014, 11:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 20' Globetrotter
Pullman
, Washington
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 33
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1967 Globetrotter Toilet Replacement
Just wanted to resurrect this old thread on toilets for some 1967 Airstream Safaris and Globetrotters.
I just replaced the old Thetford that no longer had part available with a Dometic 311. The 311 is the low profile version of the 310. I went with the low profile because my Globetrotter has a really cool seat that flips down over the toilet, and I wanted to keep that feature. The 310 was too high for the flip down seat, but the 311 fit really nicely in the space.
I bought mine for about $150. Might be cheaper on sale.
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09-27-2014, 06:55 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1964 26' Overlander
Linden
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 6
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I have been looking at the Dometic 311 the replace the toilet in my '64 Overlander. I would like to keep the fiberglass bench with padded, hinged seat. Any photos to share of new toilet in Globetrottter?
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02-15-2015, 03:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 20' Globetrotter
Pullman
, Washington
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 33
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new toilet in 67 GT
Here is a photo. I didn't have the fold down cover/seat installed, but it fit well on the new toilet (311).
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