Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Airstream Restoration, Repair & Parts Forums > Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures > Sinks, Showers & Toilets
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 05-02-2007, 12:55 PM   #1
2 Rivet Member
 
Radman's Avatar
 
1972 27' Overlander
Monterey Bay , California
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 47
Images: 129
Slip Fitting On Top Of Black Tank To Toilet

I recently purchased a new black tank for the 72 overlander. I however ordered it with a 3" slip fitting that has a verticle lip of about 4.5" that sticks up from the top of the tank. No threaded (female) receiver for a threaded flange to secure the toilet to the tank. Live and learn. I guess if this is the worst thing that happens in my rennovation/ restoration than I am in good shape. BTW the tank is made of plastic and currently the floor is out as is the new tank. So access is not a problem. The new toilet that will replace the old one will also have a threaded flange set up like the old tank had.
Do I grind this thing flush with the top of the tank and epoxy or glue a new inlet adapter in it's place of what? Anyone dealt with this one before? What are my options at this point. I hope I have given everyone enough info. to get a wee bit of help. No pun intended.
What to do? What to do? I just want to do it right the first time. Thanking everyone in advance.
Radman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-02-2007, 01:06 PM   #2
Rivet Master

 
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
Images: 59
If it's a 3" slip fitting, you should be able to slip a 3" ID ABS tube inside of it. Glue a closet flange on top of the 3" ABS and you should be able to make it work just fine.

You can shorten the 4 1/2" extension to about 2", enough that you can get two big hose clamps on it. I usually heat the slip fitting with a hot air gun to soften it up a little before I tighten down the clamps.
markdoane is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-02-2007, 02:26 PM   #3
2 Rivet Member
 
Radman's Avatar
 
1972 27' Overlander
Monterey Bay , California
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 47
Images: 129
Now that is a great idea! Why didn't I think of that? Thank you for your help.
Radman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-02-2007, 03:11 PM   #4
Rivet Master
 
Wabbiteer's Avatar
 
1973 27' Overlander
Currently Looking...
Jupiter , Florida
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,062
Images: 2
Blog Entries: 2
Looking at cracking pattern around the threaded flange of my old BW tank, I will be tempted to add weight to tank interior before any final toilet mount & pipe fitting occurs - allow everything that can crush down to get it over with, tank wall flex, hangers & box and insulation.... if there is rebound better to have empty tank weight pressing up then full tank hanging and bouncing; BW tank capacity is 17 gallons so 140 pounds of clean HOT water in tank and a few hours to settle before final fitting for this camper!!

Attachment failed; it was clean-ish BW tank flange...
__________________
The days are short and the night is long and the stars go tumbling by.. . ~Airstream~
Wabbiteer is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Leak somewhere in top section- B190 Van Luckydog Sprinter and B-van Forum 5 04-09-2010 05:09 PM
Clear coat finish on top James Schmidt Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 7 06-14-2006 09:26 PM
Question re new floor fitting on our 1958 Traveller williamhenshall Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 9 06-30-2004 03:08 PM
cleaning up toilet tank release handle CindyH Sinks, Showers & Toilets 0 10-19-2002 11:44 AM
63' tradewinds black water tank Pberrini Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 1 09-22-2002 12:57 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:56 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.