Hi all, our toilet in our Landmark Newport won't shut off properly on its own. When flushing, the half "ball" (don't know what to call it) that opens in the bottom of the toilet won't close all the way when releasing the flush pedal, which causes the water to continually run until you pull up on the flush pedal with your foot. The problem seems to be that the half "ball" in the toilet bowl doesn't seem to be gliding smoothly on the rubber seal. I've diligently wiped down the rubber seal and ball to try to clean the area, but this hasn't helped. I thought about putting some sort of lubricant on the rubber seal, but didn't know if that was the best idea or not. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions?
Toilet not closing/shutting off
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rxbristol
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Some have had success, with various methods, to get the Thetford to seal, but I never did. Others, like myself, have gone ahead and replaced the OEM Thetford with a Dometic 310 or 320. Nice thing about the Dometic is its seal can be replaced without taking the toilet apart.
danemayer
Well-known member
If you have a Thetford, it might be the mechanism the pedal attaches to. Unfortunately, if it is that, the bottom half of the toilet has to be replaced. If in warranty, Thetford may send you a new toilet. Price of the lower half will probably be about what it costs for a new Dometic 310.
Jim, that's very generous of you! I have to work today, but I might possibly be able to do that Saturday morning. I'll have to check with the wife and see if we have anything going on. I'll let you know.
Cool - I emailed you my address and cell phone number. Call or text me if you plan to take a ride out tomorrow morning. We're in the central time zone, so that may be in your favor. We head to Nashville after lunch and will be out of town for a week - hence the timing.
travelin2
Pennsylvania Chapter Leaders-retired
I ensure there is enough RV antifreeze to cover the toilet flapper and protect the seal while in winter storage.
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campr-pete
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I had a similar issue and we discovered that my wife was using bleach to clean the toilet had to dump some cooking oil in it and works like new. Bleach and pine-sol, harmful to rubber.
