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12-01-2017, 03:08 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Highsprings
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #20892
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Running toilet
Last night my husband flushed our toilet and the water won’t stop running and filling up the toilet
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12-01-2017, 04:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Turn off water supply AND pump if it is on.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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12-01-2017, 08:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Bet you still have the aqua magic two that keystone installs. Dump it and replace with domestic 310 or 320 before that thing floods your rig.
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12-01-2017, 08:55 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Exactly right. You can call Tetford and get some fixes, but they will only be temporary. Replacing with a Dometic is the only real fix.
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12-01-2017, 09:34 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Fowler
Posts: 414
M.O.C. #12748
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Very common with the original toilet, after 3 minor mishaps with ours we installed a Dometic 320 and problem solved. Fortunately, none of the mishaps were severe and were contained in the bathroom. Feel very fortunate as we are aware of fellow rv'ers that left for the day and the total unit was flooded when they returned that evening. Don't wait too long!
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12-01-2017, 01:10 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Filer
Posts: 51
M.O.C. #12412
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they keep running when the water pressure gets low. Just happened this past trip the incoming water screen was clogged up, cleaned and no more problem.
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12-01-2017, 02:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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I'm sure it's a Tetford peace of junk they keep running or wont hold water had the same
problem in ares & in a SOB rig get rid of it go C\W or order it on line get a Dometic 320
or a 310 ya'll be glad you did way better toilet works more like a house one.
Bob & Carol
Washington St
2017 352RL 2008 Dodge 3500 DRW crew cab 4x4 LB 6.7L
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12-01-2017, 03:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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We took delivery of a 2018 3791RD a month ago and it was part of the deal that they install a Dometic 320 for us at their expense.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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12-01-2017, 04:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: 1000 oaks
Posts: 950
M.O.C. #19630
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We always turn the water off at the supply when we leave the rig.
Just a habit in case something goes amiss while we're away. 
BTW I don't think I have ever had a toilet other than an Aquamagic II in any of my campers. Never had a problem either.
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2011 2955RL Gen-Y Executive Kingpin
2022 GMC 2500HD Duramax/Alison
4X4 Crew Cab/Standard bed.
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12-01-2017, 07:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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You're very lucky. Tetford replaced one of ours under warranty when the flush mechanism litterally exploded and neither it nor the one that blew up would consistently hold water in the bowl. Got a Dometic and never a problem after that.
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12-01-2017, 09:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: 1000 oaks
Posts: 950
M.O.C. #19630
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Again, never had a problem with the aqua magic toilet.
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2011 2955RL Gen-Y Executive Kingpin
2022 GMC 2500HD Duramax/Alison
4X4 Crew Cab/Standard bed.
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12-02-2017, 07:20 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Fowler
Posts: 414
M.O.C. #12748
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Quote:
Originally Posted by prndl
We always turn the water off at the supply when we leave the rig.
Just a habit in case something goes amiss while we're away.
BTW I don't think I have ever had a toilet other than an Aquamagic II in any of my campers. Never had a problem either. |
Always a good idea to turn the water off if leaving for the day or more extended time although one of our minor mishaps occurred during the night. Not a pleasant experience stepping out of bed in the middle of the night onto a soggy carpet. Our unit was about 4 years old and is used 6 months a year before we started to have any problem. My thoughts are that if you haven't any trouble yet, you are very fortunate but don't become complacent as your unit ages. It is just a matter of time. BTW, our extended plan insurance replaced ours with a Dometic 320 and we really like it.
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12-02-2017, 08:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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No big problems with the OEM Johns on both our Montana's. The ball and rubber seals requires maintenance they need cleaned and lubed on a regular basis. We did have a improperly installed spring on our 06 Montana and they sent us a new john. We use baby oil on the seal. When we know we will be away for awhile we pour some baby oil in the water and let it sit.It keeps the seal soft.
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12-03-2017, 06:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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What went wrong with our Thetford was the foot lever wouldn't stay on. When flushing it would pop off. It just snaps on. Very hard to reinstall as there is a strong windup spring. It finally started popping off at least once a day. Dometic 320 fixed it.
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12-09-2017, 06:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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I installed a Dometic 320 in mine because of the comments just like this and because it looks just like my house toilet as it is longated .Easy install. Be sure to get the one with the spray. Bought mine at PPL in Houston. I believe i paid 199.00 earlier this year and it was cheaper with the spray than without.
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12-10-2017, 03:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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When I see the Dometic or 320 on sale I may purchase one.....Question
Which model 320 Dometic will fit directly in our 13 3402 without alteration.I see high profile, low profile, standard.We have the OEM Thetford. My guess is the Standard model.
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12-10-2017, 05:44 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Fowler
Posts: 414
M.O.C. #12748
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richfaa
When I see the Dometic or 320 on sale I may purchase one.....Question
Which model 320 Dometic will fit directly in our 13 3402 without alteration.I see high profile, low profile, standard.We have the OEM Thetford. My guess is the Standard model.
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Rich, we put a 302 high profile in our 3013 3100RL and it fits perfect, we really like the residential feell
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12-10-2017, 05:48 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,359
M.O.C. #4831
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Go big (high profile) or go at home.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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12-10-2017, 08:51 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We went big on our old rig and just had to take an inch off the bottom of a cabinet door.
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12-11-2017, 07:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Thanks for the replies but none of them answered my question.
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