We have had our trailer for three winters now and we noticed this past weekend when we had it out that....when we leave a bit of water in the toilet bowl, it now goes away (seeps down the drain). Didn't do that even this summer. There are no other issues (no fumes right now) but if this is something we should fix, we need to do it before we head south.
So, you experts...any fixing needed before we are on the road. My manual didn't address this issue.
Thankssss.
Donna
Lots of possibilities. First thing to try IMO is to put a cup of Olive oil in the toilet and let it set as long as possible. Sure fixed ours.
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You could have some debris stuck in the groove. Try cleaning with a toilet brush. If that doesn't resolve the problem, you can don a rubber glove and apply some silicone grease around the rubber seal to cause it to swell.
Eycom wrote: You could have some debris stuck in the groove. Try cleaning with a toilet brush. If that doesn't resolve the problem, you can don a rubber glove and apply some silicone grease around the rubber seal to cause it to swell.
X2- works for me. I find I need to do this 2-3 times a year.
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Another thing that can cause water to seep out of the bowl is that the rubber floor seal compresses over time. Tighten the two floor/closet bolts gently, that hold the toilet down aginst the seal. Do not oertighten as you can crack the toilet base.
I would agree with others that it is either debris in the groove or a dried out seal. Prevent seals drying out by NEVER allowing the bowl to sit empty. Antifreeze in the bowl in the winter time and water the rest of the time. Since water evaporates, if the RV isn't used regularly you would need to replenish the water as often as necessary to be sure it is always there.
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Thanks everyone. I knew you could give us some answers. I didn't know it should not sit empty of water...I will get to work on it and give hubby the gloves!
Thanks much
Donna
After several seasons of use my toilet seal started leaking. Nothing worked so I took the toilet out and removed the seal. Found mineral deposits had formed on the seal. Cleaned the deposits off by scraping and reassembled the toilet. Has been good for 2 seasons since. Its a fairly easy job but pretty messy. While I had the toilet out I hosed it out, put it back nice and clean inside.
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We have been full timing for 7 years. Once in a while ours also stops holding water very well. I have found that it can be cleaned by using vinegar or by using a baking soda water mix first and then vinegar. I let them sit in the bowl for as long as we don't need to use it, then flush. It usually takes 2 - 3 applications to loosen and clean the hard waterr deposits off. I think taking it apart to clean it is very thorough but I'd prefer to do it this way.
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