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09-06-2007, 01:23 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
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Baltimore
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toilet wobble
My toilet wabbles when I sit on it. I know there is at least 20 jokes to be had in that statement. The toilet seems fixed to the tank... it is like the top of the fiberglass tank has some bounce or spring in it. Should I be worried? Do I need to re-enforce the top somehow? I really like the old style of the toilet and would hate to have to change it.
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09-06-2007, 01:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
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19 jokes left
Weebles wobble but they don't fall down.
I could not view the photo album link in your signature to answer my question, so ...
Does your toilet sit on the floor or on something above the floor?
Tom
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09-06-2007, 01:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
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Also, are you a big guy?
Tom
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09-06-2007, 02:32 PM
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USN/LAPD Retired
2005 25' Safari
North Las Vegas
, United States
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 850
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I just went to picture website. It sits on a makeshift tile platform. (1/2inch)?
I'll assume that he's tighted the two bolts that hold the toilet down?
R
S-Rick
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09-06-2007, 03:59 PM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
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Slip & Slide
Should I be worried?
Skid marks?
Yeah...I cannot think of anything good with that setup.
Maybe a seatbelt?
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09-06-2007, 04:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
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When your sitting on the throne doing your bit...
Don't move to much or you'll be in deep @#$&
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09-06-2007, 06:04 PM
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
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Gosh, you thought there were 20 jokes in that statement, but we're only up to 5. I'm really dissapointed in you guys...
In an effort to be helpful I'll add that my toilet wobbled a bit until I had a friend install a new one for me. I think he said there was a broken bolt he replaced, but I don't remember for sure. Either way, it's much more solid now, though it's still got a little bit of flex to it. It's only supported by the fiberglass bathroom insert and the tank itself, so there's bound to be a little flex.
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09-06-2007, 06:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomW
Weebles wobble but they don't fall down.
I could not view the photo album link in your signature to answer my question, so ...
Does your toilet sit on the floor or on something above the floor?
Tom
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Tom,
In this application I believe it should be..
Weebles wooble but they don't fall in.
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09-06-2007, 06:12 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
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I am smiling from ear to ear... I weight 185, so yes I guess I am a big fella. Not a huge fella though. The PO had a good 45 on me...
The tile is an illusion, it is viynal. I have not ripped it up yet to see if there is a subfloor on top of the tank. I just worry about flexing the fiberglass tank itself and cracking it. I have not officially begun work on Anna yet (long story... promised the wife I would finish something else first, an addition to the house). I sat down on the throne will day dreaming yesterday and that is when I found the situation.
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09-06-2007, 06:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Not so funny!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
I am smiling from ear to ear... I weight 185, so yes I guess I am a big fella. Not a huge fella though. The PO had a good 45 on me...
The tile is an illusion, it is viynal. I have not ripped it up yet to see if there is a subfloor on top of the tank. I just worry about flexing the fiberglass tank itself and cracking it. I have not officially begun work on Anna yet (long story... promised the wife I would finish something else first, an addition to the house). I sat down on the throne will day dreaming yesterday and that is when I found the situation.
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This is the not so fun part of the trailer restoration. Get some protective gloves, remove the toilet and get in there to see what you can see. If you replace the old plywood go with 3/4" marine plywood. This made the throne in the 60 18 footer very sound. I have the same type of setup you have I think.
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
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09-06-2007, 06:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Columbus
, Indiana
Join Date: May 2007
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The first six months of our marriage we lived in an apartment complex on the second floor. Our toilet did the same thing AND the floor had a bit of lean to it. I often had visions of myself and the potty falling through a rotten floor on top of the little old lady that lived below us while she sat on her potty, both of us in a less than flattering situation.
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09-06-2007, 08:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
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Fix it
The wobble translates thru the fiberglass floor directly to the top of the holding tank. When that cracks, then leaks, it will not be fun.
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09-07-2007, 05:18 AM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
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I will tear in there as soon as I finish the things I promised my wife. Hopefully we don't fall through onto our neighbors head....
I was able to find out (totally by chance...doing the "search" everyone is always saying to do first) that the PO was a forum member. She posted some threads about the black tank valve,I know that they messed in that area. Hopefully I won't find too many surprises when I go in. The repairs that they did are not the best... like silcone to hold in replaced windows... so I worry about what other improper repairs were made. Thank you for the input, time to go work on that addition so I can get to work on Anna asap.
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09-07-2007, 05:42 AM
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Cyclist
2007 28' International CCD
Windermere
, Florida
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Mine wobbled as well. I took it to the dealer and rather than fix the cause they put a wedge under the base. Tighten the two side bolts and the two screws in the back at the base. Then reach around back about half way up and tighten the screw clamp. This latter proved to be our issue.
Tom
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09-07-2007, 07:51 AM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
Gosh, you thought there were 20 jokes in that statement, but we're only up to 5. I'm really dissapointed in you guys...
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OK, Stef, here's #6:
Balance the running gear. The toilet wobbles because the running gear isn't balanced, and eventually over time, this out of balance situation has probably cracked the toilet frame.
Sorry... and appologies to Andy... I just couldn't help m'self!
Roger
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09-07-2007, 08:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
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Quote:
Balance the running gear.
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OK - that's a good one..! I bow to your sense of humor......
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09-07-2007, 05:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Lol!
Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
black tank ,I know that they messed in that area. Hopefully I won't find too many surprises when I go in.
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I know it takes a sick mind......
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
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09-07-2007, 06:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
Hopefully I won't find too many surprises when I go in. .
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Treasure hunt.
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