toilet holding water in bowl

[fxdave]

How long does water stay in your toilet ? mine seems to be seeping out so we get a sewer smell just curios thanks

[RWeigant]

You need a new gasket. Buy a 6 pack.

[SarahW]

Sounds like you might need to clean or replace the gasket. Is this while you are camping or while the RV is stored? We lose a bit of water to evaporation when our RV is stored during the summer...so when we go to exercise the genny, we run water in the p-traps and check the toilet water level.

[BCooke]

New gasket x2
.... clean is a possibility also..

[fxdave]

as to gasket your talking about the black one correct ? how do u get to them ? also where is the best place to get them ? thanks

[fxdave]

Originally Posted by SarahW

Sounds like you might need to clean or replace the gasket. Is this while you are camping or while the RV is stored? We lose a bit of water to evaporation when our RV is stored during the summer...so when we go to exercise the genny, we run water in the p-traps and check the toilet water level.

while its parked

[fxdave]

Originally Posted by RWeigant

You need a new gasket. Buy a 6 pack.

where do u get them ?

[UFO Pilot]

Try putting in some water and then drop a packet of holding tank chemical. Let it set and see if the leak stops. I cleaned and greased the seal and nothing worked until I did the above. It apparently rejuvenates the rubber seal.

[RWeigant]

Originally Posted by fxdave

as to gasket your talking about the black one correct ? how do u get to them ? also where is the best place to get them ? thanks

Yes, the black one. You get to it from the bottom. You need to take the toilet out. Simple job.
I had a bad gasket for ever. I replaced it a few times. I called the maker and they sent me one for free. It went out. They sent another on. It went out. So, I called again and they sent me a new toilet, free. Call them.

[bruceisla]

Originally Posted by fxdave

where do u get them ?

Probably here ... if I remember correctly there is an "old" and "new" style. If yours is an original toilet in your 97 it is the "old" style. Mine typically drains down/evaporates in about one week in storage. I ignore it for now because I'm usually there every week.

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[jzick]

We have this problem with the seal once in a while. Most of the time cleaning the seal, then lubrication with silicone spray will fix the leakage for several months. We sometimes have the unit in storage for three or four months and, as long as the lid is closed to retard evaporation, the seal holds and water is still in the toilet when we leave storage. I did have to replace the seal once. I honestly think I got too aggressive while cleaning and nicked the old one. Replacement was easy even for a DYI klutz like me - took about 2 hours. I was told several times to use Vaseline as a seal lube. The toilet manufacturer told me absolutely never use any petroleum product.

[fxdave]

got it here today Amazon.com: Sealand 385316140 Teflon to Rubber Seal Kit: Sports & Outdoors thanks

[fxdave]

Originally Posted by bruceisla

Probably here ... if I remember correctly there is an "old" and "new" style. If yours is an original toilet in your 97 it is the "old" style. Mine typically drains down/evaporates in about one week in storage. I ignore it for now because I'm usually there every week.

Sealand Concerto Magnum Opus Sanipottie Traveler Traveler Lite Model 310 Marine 970 Series Camper Trailer RV American RV Company

yes we have the older one i posted the link that is the correct one for us buddy ! they say we got a great toilet

[DAN L]

Originally Posted by fxdave

How long does water stay in your toilet ? mine seems to be seeping out so we get a sewer smell just curios thanks

i must lift up on the foot operated flush handle to make sure that the ball valve is fully closed.