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04-26-2020, 05:03 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Bloomington
Posts: 57
M.O.C. #22743
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Toilet Seats
I have read the other threads on this topic, but I don’t think my experience is lining up with what others have posted. I have a Thetford Aqua Magic Style II toilet for which I’d like to find a wooden seat. I have bought and returned 3 different seats from big box stores. The elongated shape is too long. The round shape is not wide enough towards the back, and also leaves a gap between the back of the seat and the back rim of the bowl. Others have mentioned being able to use a “standard” toilet seat from the big box stores. If you have, has it been for a Thetford toilet?
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04-26-2020, 08:48 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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The best way to get a good seat is to buy a Dometic and throw the Tetford out. If you check past posts on Tetfords you'll find overflowing toilets, not holding water in the bowl, exploding flush mechanisms just to name a few of the issues you don't want to experience.
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Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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04-27-2020, 12:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,700
M.O.C. #12947
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When we got rid of the failed Thetford toilet in our rig and went with the Dometic 310, I figured the plastic seat wouldn’t last very long and would get their wood seat as a replacement. That was close to seven years ago and the plastic seat is still working very well. At least, Dometic has a wood seat for those that prefer that.
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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04-27-2020, 04:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Full Timer In Naples, Florida
Posts: 1,049
M.O.C. #15731
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The Aqua Flood WILL fail. Change it out. ASAP.
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04-27-2020, 07:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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We have an early 2018, not sure what toilet it has, but after the first long trip I replaced the cheap plastic seat with a soft close seat and got it a Lowes. And you are right it doesn't fit perfectly, but it is pretty close. Odd shape/size bowel.
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04-27-2020, 08:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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We have a conventional, non elongated wood seat from Lowe's on our Thetford (which is a 2014 warranty replacement). The only thing we had to do is add some more rubber bumpers (Lowe's/Home Depot) since the existing ones on the seat were set too far inboard and slipped inside the toilet bowl top. Oh, and the Thetfords all don't leak either(yet)
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2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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04-27-2020, 09:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtheo
We have an early 2018, not sure what toilet it has, but after the first long trip I replaced the cheap plastic seat with a soft close seat and got it a Lowes. And you are right it doesn't fit perfectly, but it is pretty close. Odd shape/size bowel.
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As opposed to normal shaped bowel? Sorry, couldn't resist!
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05-19-2020, 04:25 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Detroit
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #25719
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I think you may choose something interesting as a seat. There are lots of models with heating settings and automatically open. You always may order not standard seas for your toilet.
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05-21-2020, 01:23 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Detroit
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #25719
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ruffuslike
I think you may choose something interesting as a seat. There are lots of models with heating settings and automatically open. You always may order not standard seat for your toilet.
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Did I mention seats with LED toilet nightlight? I think it's also a good option, which you may bare in mind.
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