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05-04-2011, 11:57 AM
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one of those
2011 27 FB International
'03 F250 PSD
, Airstream summers, Catalac winters
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,091
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Anyone install a taller toilet yet?
We are flying up to Texas next week to take delivery of our first travel trailer, a 2011 International 27FB. I saw the thread about people using toilets on another forum, and had a question.
When we built our house here in the BWI, I specified toilets that are a couple inches taller than the "standard". I first saw them in hospitals and hotel rooms for handicapped people. We are tall people, and the standad toilets are basically an attempt to please everybody. We don't need short people to be able to use ours, so we pleased ourselves ha ha. So much better on knees and back when you don't have to assume a position that reminds you of a bad month in Pakistan.
Are travel trailer toilets the same types of toilets as you use in homes, etc? Can I buy a tall toilet and put it in without changing any other fixtures?
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05-04-2011, 12:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,944
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Toilets for trailers are entirely different than those used in a house, because they use less water than even the low flow types used in houses. They have a valve that is opened to drop the waste into the tank. They do not use the siphon action of gush of water coming into the bowl to carry the waste away. I have not seen a high throne RV toilet model but you could install a riser under the john to make the seat higher, if you wanted.
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05-04-2011, 01:40 PM
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one of those
2011 27 FB International
'03 F250 PSD
, Airstream summers, Catalac winters
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,091
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actually, our toilets don't use much water here. They use water pressure to compress air, that then gets used to 'blast' out the bowl. Quite effective. And startling til you get used to it. but now that you mention it I do remember the toilet in my last RV operated like you describe. It's been 12 years since I had a motor home. I remember, now, that I could look down through it into the tank.
Your riser idea is a good one. I can make a solid spacer out of something plastic and inert. The white plastic they make cutting boards out of, for example. Just gonna be a pain to stack it several inches high.
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05-04-2011, 01:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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Thetford makes toilets in two heights: Tecma Silence Plus (RV)
Bill
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05-04-2011, 02:16 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1972 21' Globetrotter
nc
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gringo
We are flying up to Texas next week to take delivery of our first travel trailer, a 2011 International 27FB. I saw the thread about people using toilets on another forum, and had a question.
When we built our house here in the BWI, I specified toilets that are a couple inches taller than the "standard". I first saw them in hospitals and hotel rooms for handicapped people. We are tall people, and the standad toilets are basically an attempt to please everybody. We don't need short people to be able to use ours, so we pleased ourselves ha ha. So much better on knees and back when you don't have to assume a position that reminds you of a bad month in Pakistan.
Are travel trailer toilets the same types of toilets as you use in homes, etc? Can I buy a tall toilet and put it in without changing any other fixtures?
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i owned a avion one time that had a 3in spacer under it, like a wooden box, was nice. i'm sure you can find one on the net.
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05-04-2011, 02:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,489
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There is also a box like part that can raise the toilet 3 inches, PO did it for a hundred bucks at the dealer. I just took it out and installed a regular porcelain toilet. If anyone is interested in the box or even the whole take out email me, I'm sure we can come to an acceptable price as it is taking up room in the garage.
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05-04-2011, 02:23 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 25' FB Flying Cloud
Columbus
, Indiana
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 45
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05-04-2011, 03:22 PM
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Rivet Master
Las Vegas
, Nevada
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 626
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gringo
Can I buy a tall toilet and put it in without changing any other fixtures?
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I just recently did in the MH, though I think the extra height we ended up with was from the new taller base not the toilet itself.
The old toilet had 4 studs coming up through flange at 2, 4, 8, & 10 o'clock position to mount it.
The new toilet (which has a base easily 5" taller) has 2 studs, one at 3 & 9 o'clock that come up from flange then two more at the rear of base where I had to make two new holes in the floor.
The old toilet was a Traveler (original, I think) and the new one is a Dometic, part # 32951003.
The only problem I realized after finishing was that we have a towel rack low on wall behind toilet and now if a thick bath towel is on rack the toilet seat doesn't want to stay open by itself because of towel. Easy fix...
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05-04-2011, 03:37 PM
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30' 1999 Excella
Kingwood
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 295
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We replaced the old toilet in our 30' Excella with a much taller Thetford model. Don't recall the model number, but they're carried in stock at Camping World.
I'm 6'3" and this one is fine. After we bought it and unpacked it in the trailer, I realized that the cabinet door right next to it might not clear the toilet when opening... it does, by about 1/4"!
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05-04-2011, 05:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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I'm 6'3" and do not have a problem with the height of the original toilet in my Safari.
I sure would like to have a toilet with an elongated bowl instead of the small round one. For me, it's pretty tight getting everything over and into where it needs to be!
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05-04-2011, 06:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,101
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trailer toilets seem to come in 2 heights. in addition you can buy a base for the Tetford toilets that raise it more. check out camping world. should be able to get the toilet pretty high without changing anything else. but you do need to be sure what you want to use will fit. I installed a riser and toilet in my 25' and it all fit fine. real easy job on a new trailer. awful job on my old one to get the rusted bolts out
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05-04-2011, 06:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
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riser
Larry just finished installing a riser on our 89 Excella. We gained about 2.5 in. They are available at Camping World, Airstream and most camping/RV service places.
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05-04-2011, 06:30 PM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A W Warn
I sure would like to have a toilet with an elongated bowl instead of the small round one.
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Get yourself a Sealand 511+(low profile) or 510H (standard height). Definitely worth the money. You're right, height is important but so is length.
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05-04-2011, 07:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,146
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I had a TALL Thetford toilet PLUS the Thetford raiser installed. Works great. Wife is 5'5" and requested it. We had this set-up in a previous trailer.
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05-04-2011, 08:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Land Yacht 30 SL
Oakland County
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2007
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The toilet in our bathroom in our LYG MH already sits up high on about a 7 or 8 inch "step". Our feet don't hit the floor anyways. No riser for us, thank you.
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2009 Wrangler Toad
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05-04-2011, 11:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Classic
N/A
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,809
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markdoane
Get yourself a Sealand 511+(low profile) or 510H (standard height). Definitely worth the money. You're right, height is important but so is length.
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I have been thinking of switching out the thrown in my trailer and have looked at the Sealand models you mentioned thru online pictures.
What year and model of trailer did you install the Sealand? Is it and easy swap?
I will be taking out a Thetford brand Aqua magic Bravera standard low profile and fitting one of these in the same space.
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05-05-2011, 05:44 AM
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one of those
2011 27 FB International
'03 F250 PSD
, Airstream summers, Catalac winters
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,091
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I thnk it's actually more about knees and hips than it is about a persons' overall height. One knee replacement done, another one coming.
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05-05-2011, 06:05 AM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluto
I have been thinking of switching out the thrown in my trailer and have looked at the Sealand models you mentioned thru online pictures.
What year and model of trailer did you install the Sealand? Is it and easy swap?
I will be taking out a Thetford brand Aqua magic Bravera standard low profile and fitting one of these in the same space.
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I installed it in a '59 Tradewind wetbath. The swap was part of a restoration. It was easy, but I can't tell you whether it will fit in every trailer.
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05-05-2011, 08:06 AM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic Slideout
2021 33FB Classic
Colleyville
, TX
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,540
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Forger
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We had this riser installed on our 2004 Classic SO. What a wonderful difference! You no longer feel like you're sitting on the floor. Go for it.
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05-05-2011, 11:18 AM
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one of those
2011 27 FB International
'03 F250 PSD
, Airstream summers, Catalac winters
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,091
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i saw another thread on the forum where someone wants to remove a tall toilet and install a shorter one.
So I refrained from posting this one there.
But I should be able to post it here, right?
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