We have a brand new Dometic like yours in our horse trailer that's been leaking since day one. Took it back to the dealership and they calmed to have fixed it, they didn't, and it still leaked. Just picked up the exact same parts for the repair, thank you for showing all of us how to preform the repair.
You're welcome Rick, the toilets are pretty basic and easy to work on. Just make sure all the surfaces are clean and make sure you lubricate the seal with Silicone Grease (Do not use Vaseline, it is a petroleum product and will deteriorate the seal pretty quickly). Thank you for watching and commenting - www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Your welcome Phil, I'm happy the video was helpful for you. Tip: if you see your seal leaking in the future or before it starts leaking I suggest you remove the seal, clean the area and seal then reapply the silicone grease. Thanks so much for the feedback and watching. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
@@thetraveltrailerguy yes, I tried to clean everything including the old seal, didn’t help. I just put a new one on this morning and alls good. I just noticed my other toilet is leaking very slowly. That toilet is only about six months old. I’m going to try to clean that one. Hope that works. Thanks again for your video!
We JUST replaced our toilet with the domestic 310 & it has been leaking ever since. You’d think after spending so much on a toilet you wouldn’t have to replace a seal/gasket. DOMETIC get it together!! 😡 THANK you for showing this video. It helped solve the problem in 5 min
Thank you for this. Mine did not come with instructions and I was trying to install it with the flap/cover open and not having any luck. You're 100% right the cheap generic ones do not work. I cleaned up my ordinal one (it is now sealing again) and will order a Dometic replacement.
You're welcome John I'm happy it helped you out and thanks for watching and your feedback. This is exactly why I make these videos so people can do repairs and maintenance on their own rather than paying a shop lots of money to do them. I'm having a lot of people say the cheap ones don't last but then again some people say they do. The trick is to use plumbers silicone lubricant. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
That's a bummer it fell into your tank. I hope you are able to get it out of your tank. Thanks for watching, commenting and most of for your service for our country, I appreciate it very much. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Really good explanation and demo. Thanks to your instruction, I was able to fix the gasket leak in about 5 minutes. I cleaned the existing gasket, lubed it with silicone grease, and then popped it back in place. Thank you!
That's great news Rudy, So many people think its a big project to clean, replace, and lubricate the seal and have found this video helpful. Thanks so much for watching and sharing what you did. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
I did it the hard way (open flusher) and.....then....watched your video....I'll go back now and do it with the silicone maybe that'll stop the drip. Thanks for making our life's easier.
Nice video, Michael! I've replaced the gasket in our 320 when it stopped holding water after about a year. Used the inexpensive generic gaskets, and it took two attempts to get it to hold water, but it finally did. Think I'll go with the Dometic next time - and follow your example of regularly maintaining the silicone grease. Thanks for the video - it really is an easy job.
That's a bummer the generic seal gave you trouble. I think I'm going to reapply the silicone grease to the ball side of the seal every 6 months or so so I maintain a good seal. Thanks so much for your compliments and for watching
Thank you very much. This was incredibly helpful. I tried removing, cleaning, greasing, and reinstalling my seal...and it slowed but did not stop the leak. I'll have to replace the seal. At least it's very simple to do on these toilets. Again, thanks.
You're very welcome Duane, I happy this video was helpful to you. I made it to show everyone how easy it is to take out, inspect, lubricate, and replace. Make sure all the surfaces the seal rubs against are clean also :) Thanks for watching and commenting www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
We replaced our toilet several years ago with this great unit. It flushes SO much better than the stock one that came with our trailer. But, due to the hard water situation we have here in NV, and the really bad water we get when down in Quartzsite AZ, coupled with the crappy water we had down in Houston, TX where we were stuck for eight months (for medical treatment), the toilet started leaking. It would NOT hold water. I bought this seal and planned on a simple replacement project. Well, following the instructions that came with it (the official Dometic seal), I just could not get it in place. The directions say to add the silicone/Vasaline AFTER you have the seal in place. Naturally I came to the college of TH-cam for advice. You showed applying the 'grease' before installing the seal, which makes perfect sense. C'mon Dometic, step up your instructions! Anyway, the seal practically slid into place with very little effort. Thank you so much, Michael. You da man . . . ! Oh, and the Dometic seals are really spendy but I figured they would fit better, and I bought locally. I'd rather support a local business than mega-giant Amazon even though they are cheaper. Incidentally, while on our stay in Houston we bought a portable water softener (like many of the other residents of the RV park we stayed in) and fell in love with it. I'm hoping with the elimination of the calcium deposits this softener promises, we won't have to replace this seal for eons now. I also expect to see no more white calcium deposits on all our water fixtures. We liked our soft water experience down there SO MUCH, we just had a water softener installed in our house two days ago.
Thanks for the feedback, I sure apricate it and you schooling me on the hardwater and what you did to resolve it. I hope all the medical issues were taken care of.
thanks for your video I watched another one and it did not say close the ball - was having difficulty getting it to seat but you instructions saved the day - thanks
If that's a rubber seal, I wouldn't use Vaseline. Petroleum products cause rubber to swell, which could perpetuate a leak. Stick with the silicone and save the headaches. You can also get silicone grease at a home improvement or hardware store. You might compare prices to make sure Dometic isn't jacking the price as an "RV specific" product.
This is great news. I make these videos help people out in making repairs and to encourage them to do things rather than pay others to do it for them. Thanks for commenting. th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
You are very welcome Zac. I appreciate you letting me know how easy it was to fix the problem. Helping others is exactly why I make these videos. Take care :) th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
Hello Noeleen. Thank you so much for watching, your feedback and compliments :) I'm happy you enjoyed the video. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Thank you for watching, commenting, and your feedback. I've read a lot of people have bought the cheaper seal and have had the same problem you had with it. I'm happy you were able to clean yours and make it work :) www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
That's great news Patrick. Thanks so much for watching and sharing that it worked for you. I sure appreciate it. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Your video is quick and to the point. Most videos have a story before and during, I dislike those. Sometimes couples chattering back and forth. Not your video, short, and dire try to the point.
@@pusufu Thanks Gary. I know what you are talking about regarding watching a video that does not get to the point, I do my best to just talk about what I am doing so others can learn. Take care and thank you for your comments and watching.
Excellent and informative. Looks easy enough task. We new to RVing and was wondering about the funky odour in our '84 Glendale motorhome,,,toilet bowl not holding water.
Thank you, I'm happy you found this educational. Here's some more of my videos if you haven't seen them. Take a look at the roof, awning and siding cleaning and protecting videos - th-cam.com/channels/adr-Oi9dyjK41DOefVL27w.htmlvideos
Hi Mike- I just learned that the “ball “ pivots at 2 points: “3” & “9” o’clock. Occasionally one pivot connection will get knocked out... resulting in water loss like you experienced. With the ball in the closed position, check to see if it is centered. Yours appeared to show more black seal on the left. Typically this indicates the ball has become “unhooked” on the side with the greatest amount of black rubber seal showing: in your case the “9” o’clock position. The ball can be snapped/clicked back into place easily while holding the ball fully open. Reach thru opening and pop it back. (Most common reason it comes loose is bumping it with a tank rinse tool that was passed thru the toilet to “rinse” the black tank or similar tool/accessory). Hi Always use NON-PETROLIUM lubricant on rubber seals. Great video... liked your technique on “new” seal install.
Thank you @William Ruddell What a great observation, our RV is new, and has less than 1 season on it, and it just doesn't make sense the seal would be bad already! My seal looks off center just like in the video, and ours leaks pretty fast. I will certainly investigate the ball valve placement before buying a new seal. Thanks again, Happy Camping!!
Sorry it took me so long to reply, I wasn't notified of your comment and just saw it now. Thank you for watching and your tips. Since replacing the seal and keeping it lubed it seems to be doing fine and the toilet is continuing to hold water :) www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Thanks for the feedback and comments Michael, I appreciate it very much. Cleaning the ball is very important, you might be able to get by with removing the seal, inspecting and cleaning it, clean the ball, lube the seal, and reinstall it if it is in good shape and if not replace the seal with a new one. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
I struggled to fix this for awhile, got a new (very expensive) Dometic seal, this didn't work. Problem was, when I was using a snake to clear a clog (this didn't work either, I was a novice and didn't understand the need for lots of water in the tank) and dislodged the ball valve arm from its left hand socket. This wasn't obvious until I actually reached down in there and felt around. It was easy, just popped into a round hole.
Thanks for sharing Michael, I'm happy you were finally able to get the problem resolved. I learned something today thanks to you. We learn something new everyday
Thanks for watching and commenting Evan. I was thinking about installing one but decided not to since around 90% of our camping trips are without hookups. So if I installed one our black tank would fill up really fast and that's not a good thing. th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
Your very welcome John. Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep and eye on it. So far I've had no seal leaks for the last 2 years. Thanks for watching John, good eye :) th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
@@thetraveltrailerguy i just change mine today. Bought two made in China gaskets. Its holding water ! New gaskets are much more soft and flexable. My trailer is about 3 years old.
Thank you so much Owen I sure appreciate your response to my video. The reason I make my videos is to help others open up their creative minds and to help them to take on making repairs to their RVs rather than paying someone lots of money to do it for them. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
That's great, I was happy to help. That's why I make these videos, so I can help others make repairs and do maintenance on their own and save money. Thank so much for letting me know
Thanks for this video. I replaced mine with a genuine Dometic seal too (cost me CDN$50 to ship it up here to Canada) but i don’t recall the paper instructions. Mine still leaks. I didn’t use the silicone “plumber’s grease” like you did so I’ll have to try that and see if it helps.
Your're welcome and thanks for watching. You might want to pull the seal out again and make sure everything is cleaned up again and then use the silicone grease like I did. I think I'm going to reapply the silicone to the ball side of the seal every 6 months or so so I maintain a good seal. Take care and I hope you let me know if the silicone grease helps
Great video.. I just had to clean my gasket and plunger top. Then I found the bottom side plunger arm was out of its bracket.. thanks for saving me some cash 😎
I'm happy it all worked out for you, they key to it all is to make sure you keep the seal lubricated and the surface the seal rubs on clean. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
Great question. I changed it out around 2 years ago and since then I have had water leak by slightly so I removed the gasket, cleaned and inspected, and reapplied silicone grease and it has been working fine ever since. I hope this helps, are you having problems with yours leaking? (What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) - amzn.to/3vqUSJ3 What I used when I reapplied silicone grease - (Another Option) Silicone Grease (8oz) I just bought this and its much thinner than the one I used in the video but you get more for the dollar, it seems to be working - amzn.to/2YP6gmr
I was struggling to get the new seal installed I thought I bought the wrong seal from Amazon and when I used his method leaving leaving it shut so seal wouldn’t fall in and the new seal went right in. Thanks!
Hello Natalie, I'm so happy this video was helpful I appreciate you giving me the feedback. I make these videos to help everyone learn how to perform the work themselves rather than paying a shop to do them. Take care and happy camping www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Thanks for watching and sharing information. I found the seal lasts much longer if I keep it lubricated with the plumbers silicone grease. th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
I'm happy it was helpful and thank you for watching and commenting. This is something that is so easy to do, anyone can do it and save lots of money not having to pay a shop to do it. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
@@GimpyCamper Be careful - USE SILICONE GREASE ONLY - Vaseline or other petroleum products should never be used on rubber or neoprene objects. It can deteriorate the rubber or neoprene very rapidly. The correct lube to use is a silicone based lubricant, which comes with or without Teflon
(What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) - amzn.to/3vqUSJ3 (Another Option) Silicone Grease (8oz) I just bought this and its much thinner than the one I used in the video but you get more for the dollar, it seems to be working - amzn.to/2YP6gmr
Using Silicone Grease is the best choice! You should not use Vaseline on any rubber product. Vaseline is a Petroleum Based Product and will eventually cause your rubber seal to deteriorate!
Yes you are correct 100% - IMPORTANT - USE SILICONE GREASE ONLY - Vaseline or other petroleum products should never be used on rubber or neoprene objects. It can deteriorate the rubber or neoprene very rapidly. The correct lube to use is a silicone based lubricant, which comes with or without Teflon www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Thanks for watching and your question Brooke. Yes it is important to apply silicone grease on the seal as I did in the video. What it does is keep the seal lubricated so it does not dry out, this helps the rubber stay pliable to maintain a good seal so water will stay in the toilet bowl. If the seal is not maintained with silicone grease it will dry out and its possible sewer gasses may sneak by it in smell up your RV. Also its important to remove the seal from time to time to clean the area the seal comes in contact with, inspect the seal for damage, and reapply more silicone grease. Here's a link to the silicone grease - (What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) amazon affiliate link - amzn.to/3vqUSJ3
@@pamelajoy47 Great, make sure you clean everything really good including the plastic piece that the seal rubs against. Make sure you remove the seal before doing this so you can get a good cleaning of the surface. And make sure you apply the Silicone grease to the seal just like it did to the surfaces. Have fun and thanks for your comments
Thanks for watching and commenting. I think the seal will last much longer if you keep it lubricated with the plumbers silicone grease and always keep a small amount of water in the bowl so the seal does not dry out.
@@thetraveltrailerguy i ended up replacing both the seal and fill valve. i think there was some water in the fill valve from that freeze in texas earlier this year. Had to run to Lowes at 9pm to get a replacement intake female fitting as mine broke upon tightening. Was a fun time.
Interesting I think you have a Thetford Aqua Magic (maybe) th-cam.com/video/IxmZJFW3ZjA/w-d-xo.html WEHOPE 34120 RV Waste Ball Seal Kit Compatible with Thetford Aqua-Magic Style Plus/Style Lite/Style II/Residence Permanent Toilet amzn.to/42VfiJI www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Check out this other video I made, it may help you and a link to the floor gasket - th-cam.com/video/1hjcnGO_xp8/w-d-xo.html DOMETIC (385311652 Mounting Hardware Kit , White amazon affiliate link - amzn.to/3vDwZzb
I really like ours to, thanks for commenting and watching :) Below are links to what I purchased for this repair - Dometic (385311658 Flush Ball Seal Kit - amzn.to/3cwDmux (What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) - amzn.to/3vqUSJ3 (Another Option) Silicone Grease (8oz) - amzn.to/2YP6gmr
Dometic (385311658 Flush Ball Seal Kit - amzn.to/3cwDmux (What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) - amzn.to/3vqUSJ3 Here's another flush ball seal option for less money, I did not use this one so I don't know how well it works. Dometic -Compatible Flush Ball Seal for 300/310 / 320 RV Toilets - Comparable to Parts Number 385311658 Kit - Ideal Replacement Gasket - amzn.to/3LBR7bl
Thanks for watching and your question Lee. I think this is what you are looking for? Hope this helps you out - FLOOR GASKET - DOMETIC (385311652 Mounting Hardware Kit - amzn.to/3vDwZzb
Yep thats my toilet you have such good pressure got a valve on the hose going into caravan and the pressure is not like yours but need to do the gasket first trying to find this in New Zealand thanks for any suggestions should find on on trademe
Thanks Noeleen, New Zealand is a beautiful country. Dometic (385311658 Flush Ball Seal Kit - amzn.to/3cwDmux (What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) - amzn.to/3vqUSJ3 Here's another flush ball seal option for less money, I did not use this one so I don't know how well it works. Dometic -Compatible Flush Ball Seal for 300/310 / 320 RV Toilets - Comparable to Parts Number 385311658 Kit - Ideal Replacement Gasket - amzn.to/3LBR7bl Durable Plastic RV Water Valve Assembly Camper Trailer Toilet Repair for 300 310 320series - for Sealand Pedal-flush Toilets RV - amzn.to/3RqGknO
@@thetraveltrailerguy Thanks haven't done mine yet and yes started to smell. I cleaned the gasket really well and it began to fill up; but now not holding water; the one i bought here in NZ is around $100! Best video seen ever as some open the plunger valve scary but you did this with a close valve so will actually do this when i turn off the water and do all three plumbing jobs the water regulator replacement, the filter, and the toilet many thanks
Hey. LOL My toilet is doing the same thing. But? a new gasket isn't doing the trick. I hear there is a joint where the ball locks into a socket. Gotta stick my hand in there and see if that does the trick. I posted the issue on a video of course... but need to do more work. :)
Oh boy have fun :) Make sure you clean everything up really good before putting the gasket back in place and use lots of lubricant on the gasket. Good luck buddy
@@thetraveltrailerguy That's my next move. Lube the Ball and make sure it hasn't slipped out of the socket. :) There was a post on FB about lubes to use. I saved it. Will have to check it again before going to the store. :) It is a Dometic 300 series. No issues with really. Doesn't even smell now actually. So no problems there either. Poop is no issue with me, I'm an OLD Lab Technician that dealt with far worse stuff. LOL
@@garlandstyle5797 Here's the lubricant I used that is sold at most hardware stores. Home Depot Has it - www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-0-5-oz-Silicone-Faucet-Grease-88693/203193536
@@thetraveltrailerguy Yep. I fixed the ball alignment issue. It had come out of it's socket. Reached in while holding down the pedal and pulled the ball towards me. It snapped back into place. LOL
@@thetraveltrailerguy I watched two videos one showed taking the whole potty off and lifting the bowl to replace the seal, and then the one you showed here with this reach-in replacement. I can't find a model number anywhere on the potty to look it up. It's a 2004 Monaco holiday rambler.
@@poetfederico I'm not sure about how to work on this toilet I'm so sorry I haven't seen this type before. I did search the web and found this site that may be helpful to you to, you may be able to contact them and send pictures of what you have and they should know what you need to do. I hope this helps you, please let me know how it goes. getrvparts.com/sealand-toilet-repair-parts/ getrvparts.com/contact-us/
I"m on my third seal ( trailer is a 2023) why is the seal leaking after only a few months. I think it"s time for a diffrent brand toilet. Also my seal is not going in that easy.
What brand of seal are you replacing the failed one with? Some people have said they have used the less expensive one and it will leak, but switching to this one like I used in the video works. Dometic (385311658 Flush Ball Seal Kit - amzn.to/3cwDmux Here's some things you can do if you haven't done so already: 1) Remove the seal and examine very closely in the toilet where the seal seats in place and where it can rub against and make sure the surfaces are completely clean, if not water will leak by. Tip: push the pedal down while inspecting for debris, there could be stuff hiding in crevices that need to be cleaned. Then examine the gasket very closely to make sure it is smooth (If not wipe it down with a cloth and silicone grease to clean the area and hopefully smooth out the rubber). Also check for any damage on the seal 2) Check the Toilet Flush Ball amzn.to/3SVOzLc to make sure its clean and is aligned so it will seal against the rubber seal. 3) Make sure you using plenty of the silicone grease on the seal and reapplying it if you feel the seal is drying out? I hope you keep me posted on what you find after doing a close inspection. Thanks www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
I bought a dometic toilet, within a few months the flush system failed, shortly after that the spout on the cassette fell off and went down the sewage dump point. The slide on the toilet is always very stiff and I'm worried it's going to snap, ill be in trouble if that happens, Always trying to lubricate the mechanism but it doesn't help, won't be able to use it, having enough trouble repairing the issues now. Contacted dometic and they didn't seem to give a dam about the problems. Looks like i may have to throw this $700 one out and buy a decent toilet.
That would make me upset also having all the problems you have had. I've never heard of anyone else that has as many problems as you have had. Either you can buy a different kind of toilet or buy the Dometic 310 like I have from Camping World right now for $194.97 - www.campingworld.com/dometic-310-series-gravity-discharge-toilet-630049.html They are easy to install as you can see in this video th-cam.com/video/1hjcnGO_xp8/w-d-xo.html
My brand new 320 was the same way. Take it to an authorized service center 30 miles away. I'm like why? I put it in, send me a. Ew toilet and I'll take this one to the dump. Nope. $350 up in smoke
@@thetraveltrailerguy thanks. I was almost going to buy a new toilet until I saw this. I was under the impression the seal couldn't be replaced from up top. Mine leaks intermittently, and especially if I forget to keep it wet when in storage and it's hot and the water evaporates.
@@3oldman Before buying a new gasket remove your old one like I did in the video and clean all the surfaces really good including the gasket, then apply the silicone grease amzn.to/3vqUSJ3 to the old gasket if you see no damage to it, reinstall it and see how long it holds water. If it starts leaking again I would buy a new gasket. amzn.to/3cwDmux
@@thetraveltrailerguy I dumped more water in the bowl and after a few gallons it's finally holding. I've ordered new seals for when it gives up. I got a tip about using white vinegar to help the seal work, but I'm not sure that does anything at all.
@@3oldman Good, I still would put silicone grease on the seal to help keep it moist and increase the sealing between the two surfaces. I've never heard about using white vinegar for rubber seals but jut found this searching the internet - Does white vinegar damage rubber seals? "Vinegar is sometimes used as a fabric softener or for getting rid of stains and odors in laundry. But as with dishwashers, it can damage the rubber seals and hoses in some washing machines to the point of causing leaks."
Did you pay $49 for someone to install a new seal or just for the price of the seal? Dometic (385311658 Flush Ball Seal Kit - amzn.to/3cwDmux (What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) - amzn.to/3vqUSJ3
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Man! Before I watched this I thought I had to remove the entire toilet to fix it. Thank you sooooo much!
Thank you Warren, I'm happy it helped you :) Its so easy to do. th-cam.com/video/DBSMIWXKgHY/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video The only video I found where it showed to leave the ball in place when applying the seal.
Thank so much for the feedback and taking the time to comment. I'm so happy the video helped you out. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
This is the second one for the basement bat. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great
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We have a brand new Dometic like yours in our horse trailer that's been leaking since day one. Took it back to the dealership and they calmed to have fixed it, they didn't, and it still leaked.
Just picked up the exact same parts for the repair, thank you for showing all of us how to preform the repair.
You're welcome Rick, the toilets are pretty basic and easy to work on. Just make sure all the surfaces are clean and make sure you lubricate the seal with Silicone Grease (Do not use Vaseline, it is a petroleum product and will deteriorate the seal pretty quickly). Thank you for watching and commenting - www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Thank you for this video. The silicone grease made it slip in very easy.
Your welcome Phil, I'm happy the video was helpful for you. Tip: if you see your seal leaking in the future or before it starts leaking I suggest you remove the seal, clean the area and seal then reapply the silicone grease. Thanks so much for the feedback and watching. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
@@thetraveltrailerguy yes, I tried to clean everything including the old seal, didn’t help. I just put a new one on this morning and alls good. I just noticed my other toilet is leaking very slowly. That toilet is only about six months old. I’m going to try to clean that one. Hope that works. Thanks again for your video!
We JUST replaced our toilet with the domestic 310 & it has been leaking ever since. You’d think after spending so much on a toilet you wouldn’t have to replace a seal/gasket. DOMETIC get it together!! 😡
THANK you for showing this video. It helped solve the problem in 5 min
Thanks for sharing and commenting Kim. I agree with you
We have a brand new one as well that's leaked since day one as well.
Well, that vid flushed away my anxiety over replacing that seal!
I'm happy I helped you flush :) Thanks for the comment and watching
Thank you for this. Mine did not come with instructions and I was trying to install it with the flap/cover open and not having any luck. You're 100% right the cheap generic ones do not work. I cleaned up my ordinal one (it is now sealing again) and will order a Dometic replacement.
You're welcome John I'm happy it helped you out and thanks for watching and your feedback. This is exactly why I make these videos so people can do repairs and maintenance on their own rather than paying a shop lots of money to do them. I'm having a lot of people say the cheap ones don't last but then again some people say they do. The trick is to use plumbers silicone lubricant. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Dometic is made in CHINA ALSO
My seal went into the tank. I never had an issue from purchasing my RV new. This video makes so much sense. Thanks.
That's a bummer it fell into your tank. I hope you are able to get it out of your tank. Thanks for watching, commenting and most of for your service for our country, I appreciate it very much. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
just bought same poopoo pot and it leaked within two weeks. i was scared to replace the seal but you saved me. im going for it. thankyou so much
You're every welcome Shane, I'm happy this video was helpful :) www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Really good explanation and demo. Thanks to your instruction, I was able to fix the gasket leak in about 5 minutes. I cleaned the existing gasket, lubed it with silicone grease, and then popped it back in place. Thank you!
Thank you so much Gary :) I'm so happy this video has been able to help so many people solve this problem. Happy Camping :)
I don’t know why you don’t have more followers you do the best mods and maintenance videos
Thanks Mike, I have a lot of people watching the videos but for some reason some people just don't like to subscribe :(
Thank you for the video I just cleaned the ball and seal and it fixed the leak.
That's great news Rudy, So many people think its a big project to clean, replace, and lubricate the seal and have found this video helpful. Thanks so much for watching and sharing what you did. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
I did it the hard way (open flusher) and.....then....watched your video....I'll go back now and do it with the silicone maybe that'll stop the drip. Thanks for making our life's easier.
Happy to help Richardo, hope the drip stops for you
Nice video, Michael! I've replaced the gasket in our 320 when it stopped holding water after about a year. Used the inexpensive generic gaskets, and it took two attempts to get it to hold water, but it finally did. Think I'll go with the Dometic next time - and follow your example of regularly maintaining the silicone grease. Thanks for the video - it really is an easy job.
That's a bummer the generic seal gave you trouble. I think I'm going to reapply the silicone grease to the ball side of the seal every 6 months or so so I maintain a good seal. Thanks so much for your compliments and for watching
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How to remove a stuck seal cant get it out
Thank you very much. This was incredibly helpful. I tried removing, cleaning, greasing, and reinstalling my seal...and it slowed but did not stop the leak. I'll have to replace the seal. At least it's very simple to do on these toilets. Again, thanks.
You're very welcome Duane, I happy this video was helpful to you. I made it to show everyone how easy it is to take out, inspect, lubricate, and replace. Make sure all the surfaces the seal rubs against are clean also :) Thanks for watching and commenting www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
I have a similar problem in my Monaco Cayman. Thanks for taking the time to video the replacing of toilet bowl ball gasket. Excellent narration. 👍👍
Thanks Eddie, I'm happy it was helpful for you. This is why I make these videos :) Two thumbs up made my day :)
Thanks for your help! Little tutorial makes things way more manageable.
Thank you so much for watching and your comments. This is project is so much easier to do after you see someone do it :)
We replaced our toilet several years ago with this great unit. It flushes SO much better than the stock one that came with our trailer. But, due to the hard water situation we have here in NV, and the really bad water we get when down in Quartzsite AZ, coupled with the crappy water we had down in Houston, TX where we were stuck for eight months (for medical treatment), the toilet started leaking. It would NOT hold water. I bought this seal and planned on a simple replacement project. Well, following the instructions that came with it (the official Dometic seal), I just could not get it in place. The directions say to add the silicone/Vasaline AFTER you have the seal in place. Naturally I came to the college of TH-cam for advice. You showed applying the 'grease' before installing the seal, which makes perfect sense. C'mon Dometic, step up your instructions! Anyway, the seal practically slid into place with very little effort. Thank you so much, Michael. You da man . . . ! Oh, and the Dometic seals are really spendy but I figured they would fit better, and I bought locally. I'd rather support a local business than mega-giant Amazon even though they are cheaper.
Incidentally, while on our stay in Houston we bought a portable water softener (like many of the other residents of the RV park we stayed in) and fell in love with it. I'm hoping with the elimination of the calcium deposits this softener promises, we won't have to replace this seal for eons now. I also expect to see no more white calcium deposits on all our water fixtures. We liked our soft water experience down there SO MUCH, we just had a water softener installed in our house two days ago.
Thanks for the feedback, I sure apricate it and you schooling me on the hardwater and what you did to resolve it. I hope all the medical issues were taken care of.
thanks for your video I watched another one and it did not say close the ball - was having difficulty getting it to seat but you instructions saved the day - thanks
You are so welcome Marcy, this is why I make these videos so we can all learn from them and save some money
Thank you Michael... we are doing this in a week! HOPING the old one just needs cleaned. But we have our backup!
You're welcome, make sure you clean everything up well and put the silicone grease on and you will be fine :)
If that's a rubber seal, I wouldn't use Vaseline. Petroleum products cause rubber to swell, which could perpetuate a leak. Stick with the silicone and save the headaches. You can also get silicone grease at a home improvement or hardware store. You might compare prices to make sure Dometic isn't jacking the price as an "RV specific" product.
Yep never use Vaseline its a rubber killer for sure that's why I always use silicone. Thanks for commenting Mike
Great job on describing how to replace seal. Thanks
Thank you Keith, I hope it helps you out today or in the future :) th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
Sure saved me lots of time
Thought had to take apart and install from bottom.
This is great news. I make these videos help people out in making repairs and to encourage them to do things rather than pay others to do it for them. Thanks for commenting. th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
Thank you so very much for this video. I fixed our problem in 2 minutes!
You are very welcome Zac. I appreciate you letting me know how easy it was to fix the problem. Helping others is exactly why I make these videos. Take care :) th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
I was able to clean my ball and back in business. Thanks
Thanks great news, thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Camping th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH BEST VIDEO EVER GOT IT ON AND WATER IN THE TOILET BOWL THANK YOU
Hello Noeleen. Thank you so much for watching, your feedback and compliments :) I'm happy you enjoyed the video. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Good video. Thanks. I was able to clean the one I had (Dometic) and it worked. Bargain brand didn't work (you were correct there, too).
Thank you for watching, commenting, and your feedback. I've read a lot of people have bought the cheaper seal and have had the same problem you had with it. I'm happy you were able to clean yours and make it work :) www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Nice Video. Replacing my thetford to the dometic 310 this week.
Thank you for watching and your comment. Have you seen my Dometic 310 install video? - th-cam.com/video/1hjcnGO_xp8/w-d-xo.html
Thank you man this really worked on my toilet.
That's great news Patrick. Thanks so much for watching and sharing that it worked for you. I sure appreciate it. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Thank you was just as easy as you said. Just my thinking I was coated my seal top and bottom just to help it from drying out.
Thanks for watching and your comments. Yep, I feel its best to keep it well lubricated in order for it to last and make a good seal
very informative thanks not leaking but will be prepared when it happens going to alaska next yr will have kit before i go
Thanks Richard, I'm happy the video was helpful. Its a easy repair to do. Have fun in Alaska
Great how to fix it. I'm going to fix mine tomorrow. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching. I hope this video helps you a lot, replacing it is so easy to do. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Excellant description on how to!
Thank you Gary, I appreciate your comment and you watching.
Your video is quick and to the point. Most videos have a story before and during, I dislike those. Sometimes couples chattering back and forth. Not your video, short, and dire try to the point.
@@pusufu Thanks Gary. I know what you are talking about regarding watching a video that does not get to the point, I do my best to just talk about what I am doing so others can learn. Take care and thank you for your comments and watching.
Excellent and informative. Looks easy enough task. We new to RVing and was wondering about the funky odour in our '84 Glendale motorhome,,,toilet bowl not holding water.
Thank you, I'm happy you found this educational. Here's some more of my videos if you haven't seen them. Take a look at the roof, awning and siding cleaning and protecting videos - th-cam.com/channels/adr-Oi9dyjK41DOefVL27w.htmlvideos
Hi Mike-
I just learned that the “ball “ pivots at 2 points: “3” & “9” o’clock.
Occasionally one pivot connection will get knocked out... resulting in water loss like you experienced.
With the ball in the closed position, check to see if it is centered. Yours appeared to show more black seal on the left. Typically this indicates the ball has become “unhooked” on the side with the greatest amount of black rubber seal showing: in your case the “9” o’clock position.
The ball can be snapped/clicked back into place easily while holding the ball fully open. Reach thru opening and pop it back. (Most common reason it comes loose is bumping it with a tank rinse tool that was passed thru the toilet to “rinse” the black tank or similar tool/accessory). Hi
Always use NON-PETROLIUM lubricant on rubber seals.
Great video... liked your technique on “new” seal install.
Thank you @William Ruddell What a great observation, our RV is new, and has less than 1 season on it, and it just doesn't make sense the seal would be bad already! My seal looks off center just like in the video, and ours leaks pretty fast. I will certainly investigate the ball valve placement before buying a new seal. Thanks again, Happy Camping!!
Sorry it took me so long to reply, I wasn't notified of your comment and just saw it now. Thank you for watching and your tips. Since replacing the seal and keeping it lubed it seems to be doing fine and the toilet is continuing to hold water :) www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Great Video. Having the same problem. Will replace and also clean ball. Thank You
Thanks for the feedback and comments Michael, I appreciate it very much. Cleaning the ball is very important, you might be able to get by with removing the seal, inspecting and cleaning it, clean the ball, lube the seal, and reinstall it if it is in good shape and if not replace the seal with a new one. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
I struggled to fix this for awhile, got a new (very expensive) Dometic seal, this didn't work. Problem was, when I was using a snake to clear a clog (this didn't work either, I was a novice and didn't understand the need for lots of water in the tank) and dislodged the ball valve arm from its left hand socket. This wasn't obvious until I actually reached down in there and felt around. It was easy, just popped into a round hole.
Thanks for sharing Michael, I'm happy you were finally able to get the problem resolved. I learned something today thanks to you. We learn something new everyday
This toilet looks like a great candidate to install a bidet on.
Thanks for watching and commenting Evan. I was thinking about installing one but decided not to since around 90% of our camping trips are without hookups. So if I installed one our black tank would fill up really fast and that's not a good thing. th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
Thanks very helpful
Your welcome Tom. Thanks for watching and the feedback. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Thats for the video. I notices that your ball is off center. That may be a thing to check also.
Your very welcome John. Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep and eye on it. So far I've had no seal leaks for the last 2 years. Thanks for watching John, good eye :) th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
@@thetraveltrailerguy i just change mine today. Bought two made in China gaskets. Its holding water ! New gaskets are much more soft and flexable. My trailer is about 3 years old.
Great video slow and steady
Thank you
Thank you so much for your comment and watching :)
Excellent video! Thanks!
Thank you so much Owen I sure appreciate your response to my video. The reason I make my videos is to help others open up their creative minds and to help them to take on making repairs to their RVs rather than paying someone lots of money to do it for them. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Learned another trick. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome :)
Thank you Sir, it worked for me, i got it fix
That's great, I was happy to help. That's why I make these videos, so I can help others make repairs and do maintenance on their own and save money. Thank so much for letting me know
Thanks for this video. I replaced mine with a genuine Dometic seal too (cost me CDN$50 to ship it up here to Canada) but i don’t recall the paper instructions. Mine still leaks. I didn’t use the silicone “plumber’s grease” like you did so I’ll have to try that and see if it helps.
Your're welcome and thanks for watching. You might want to pull the seal out again and make sure everything is cleaned up again and then use the silicone grease like I did. I think I'm going to reapply the silicone to the ball side of the seal every 6 months or so so I maintain a good seal. Take care and I hope you let me know if the silicone grease helps
Many thanks for the video!
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and the feedback. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
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Thanks for the gentle suggestion! I subscribed.
After install rub marine grease on the complete underside of the seal.
This is the only lube that will make the seal last longer
www.thelubricantstore.com/rubber-seal-compatibility-chart
Great video.. I just had to clean my gasket and plunger top. Then I found the bottom side plunger arm was out of its bracket.. thanks for saving me some cash 😎
Your welcome and thank you for watching, commenting, and sharing what you found. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Excellent video!
Thank you and thanks for watching
I used an $8 knockoff and it took several attempts to get it to seal. I wasn't hearing the snap in place sound at 5:26 when I did it sealed.
I'm happy it all worked out for you, they key to it all is to make sure you keep the seal lubricated and the surface the seal rubs on clean. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
Did you have any issues with the seal after ??
Great question. I changed it out around 2 years ago and since then I have had water leak by slightly so I removed the gasket, cleaned and inspected, and reapplied silicone grease and it has been working fine ever since. I hope this helps, are you having problems with yours leaking?
(What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) -
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What I used when I reapplied silicone grease - (Another Option) Silicone Grease (8oz) I just bought this and its much thinner than the one I used in the video but you get more for the dollar, it seems to be working -
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Thank you for this video. It was very helpful.
You're welcome Joe, thank you for your comment and for watching
I was struggling to get the new seal installed I thought I bought the wrong seal from Amazon and when I used his method leaving leaving it shut so seal wouldn’t fall in and the new seal went right in. Thanks!
Hello Natalie, I'm so happy this video was helpful I appreciate you giving me the feedback. I make these videos to help everyone learn how to perform the work themselves rather than paying a shop to do them. Take care and happy camping www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
A great video. Worked perfectly.
Thank you for the feedback and for watching. I'm happy this helped you. th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
The seal can also wear from opening the toilet, over time that rubbing wears of the rubber
Thanks for watching and sharing information. I found the seal lasts much longer if I keep it lubricated with the plumbers silicone grease. th-cam.com/users/MichaelBracewellTheTravelTrailerGuyvideos
very helpful
I'm happy it was helpful and thank you for watching and commenting. This is something that is so easy to do, anyone can do it and save lots of money not having to pay a shop to do it. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Good to know. Thanks Michael. :)
Bracewell Style :)
Thanks!
You're welcome, I'm happy its was helpful. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
Good useful project video!
Thanks. The trick is to keep your seal lubed with plumbers silicone grease
@@thetraveltrailerguy I probably need to add some, I’ve done vasoline intermittently up to this point
@@GimpyCamper Be careful - USE SILICONE GREASE ONLY - Vaseline or other petroleum products should never be used on rubber or neoprene objects. It can deteriorate the rubber or neoprene very rapidly. The correct lube to use is a silicone based lubricant, which comes with or without Teflon
(What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) -
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(Another Option) Silicone Grease (8oz) I just bought this and its much thinner than the one I used in the video but you get more for the dollar, it seems to be working -
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Thank you - very helpful!
You're welcome and thank you for watching
Great instructional video !
Thank you Michael and thanks for watching :)
Thanks for the info!
Your welcome Dan and thanks for watching. I appreciate it :)
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Using Silicone Grease is the best choice! You should not use Vaseline on any rubber product. Vaseline is a Petroleum Based Product and will eventually cause your rubber seal to deteriorate!
Yes you are correct 100% -
IMPORTANT - USE SILICONE GREASE ONLY - Vaseline or other petroleum products should never be used on rubber or neoprene objects. It can deteriorate the rubber or neoprene very rapidly. The correct lube to use is a silicone based lubricant, which comes with or without Teflon
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Is the silicone grease absolutely necessary? I got the new seals in but didn't know I needed silicone grease.
Thanks for watching and your question Brooke. Yes it is important to apply silicone grease on the seal as I did in the video. What it does is keep the seal lubricated so it does not dry out, this helps the rubber stay pliable to maintain a good seal so water will stay in the toilet bowl. If the seal is not maintained with silicone grease it will dry out and its possible sewer gasses may sneak by it in smell up your RV.
Also its important to remove the seal from time to time to clean the area the seal comes in contact with, inspect the seal for damage, and reapply more silicone grease.
Here's a link to the silicone grease - (What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) amazon affiliate link - amzn.to/3vqUSJ3
Thank you!!
You're welcome, I hope it helps you. Thanks for watching :)
@@thetraveltrailerguy it definitely did. I’m about to try to clean mine and see i can salvage it. ☺️👍🏼
@@pamelajoy47 Great, make sure you clean everything really good including the plastic piece that the seal rubs against. Make sure you remove the seal before doing this so you can get a good cleaning of the surface. And make sure you apply the Silicone grease to the seal just like it did to the surfaces. Have fun and thanks for your comments
The gaskets deteriorate quickly and only lasts a couple years, the seals are cheap, I'm sure you did your self a favor by replacing it
Thanks for watching and commenting. I think the seal will last much longer if you keep it lubricated with the plumbers silicone grease and always keep a small amount of water in the bowl so the seal does not dry out.
Good video
Thank you and thanks for watching
@@thetraveltrailerguy i ended up replacing both the seal and fill valve. i think there was some water in the fill valve from that freeze in texas earlier this year. Had to run to Lowes at 9pm to get a replacement intake female fitting as mine broke upon tightening. Was a fun time.
@@GoldenLegionHoney Oh wow fun fun fun, thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video. Helped a lot!
You're welcome :)
My gasket is attached to the rotating ball valve! What have I got?
Interesting I think you have a Thetford Aqua Magic (maybe) th-cam.com/video/IxmZJFW3ZjA/w-d-xo.html
WEHOPE 34120 RV Waste Ball Seal Kit Compatible with Thetford Aqua-Magic Style Plus/Style Lite/Style II/Residence Permanent Toilet
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Do you show how to replace the floor gasket? My Dometic 310 is leaking around the floor.
Check out this other video I made, it may help you and a link to the floor gasket - th-cam.com/video/1hjcnGO_xp8/w-d-xo.html DOMETIC (385311652 Mounting Hardware Kit , White amazon affiliate link - amzn.to/3vDwZzb
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I have a ceramic bowl and a cheap plastic seat... I need to change that thing out, I'm sure it would be easy....
:)
I got one of these 310 I think i tis, the gasket has never held water in the bowl it leaks out since it was brand new other then that not a bad toilet
I really like ours to, thanks for commenting and watching :)
Below are links to what I purchased for this repair -
Dometic (385311658 Flush Ball Seal Kit -
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(What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) -
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(Another Option) Silicone Grease (8oz) -
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Good demo ! Is the model 300 done the same way ?
Thank you and thank you for watching. Yes the 300 seal is the same and installed the same way
Thank You for this video
Your welcome, I hope its helpful to you
Does this help with the smell?
Yes by keeping water in the bowl because you have a good sealing gasket will keep the smell in the tank
Dometic (385311658 Flush Ball Seal Kit -
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(What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) -
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Here's another flush ball seal option for less money, I did not use this one so I don't know how well it works.
Dometic -Compatible Flush Ball Seal for 300/310 / 320 RV Toilets - Comparable to Parts Number 385311658 Kit - Ideal Replacement Gasket -
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Thank you so much.
I am looking for the seal between the Rollie and the floor
Thanks for watching and your question Lee. I think this is what you are looking for? Hope this helps you out - FLOOR GASKET - DOMETIC (385311652 Mounting Hardware Kit - amzn.to/3vDwZzb
Yep thats my toilet you have such good pressure got a valve on the hose going into caravan and the pressure is not like yours but need to do the gasket first trying to find this in New Zealand thanks for any suggestions should find on on trademe
Thanks Noeleen, New Zealand is a beautiful country.
Dometic (385311658 Flush Ball Seal Kit -
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(What I Used in Video) Silicone Grease (0.5oz) -
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Here's another flush ball seal option for less money, I did not use this one so I don't know how well it works.
Dometic -Compatible Flush Ball Seal for 300/310 / 320 RV Toilets - Comparable to Parts Number 385311658 Kit - Ideal Replacement Gasket -
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Durable Plastic RV Water Valve Assembly Camper Trailer Toilet Repair for 300 310 320series - for Sealand Pedal-flush Toilets RV -
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@@thetraveltrailerguy Thanks haven't done mine yet and yes started to smell. I cleaned the gasket really well and it began to fill up; but now not holding water; the one i bought here in NZ is around $100! Best video seen ever as some open the plunger valve scary but you did this with a close valve so will actually do this when i turn off the water and do all three plumbing jobs the water regulator replacement, the filter, and the toilet many thanks
Hey. LOL My toilet is doing the same thing. But? a new gasket isn't doing the trick. I hear there is a joint where the ball locks into a socket. Gotta stick my hand in there and see if that does the trick. I posted the issue on a video of course... but need to do more work. :)
Oh boy have fun :) Make sure you clean everything up really good before putting the gasket back in place and use lots of lubricant on the gasket. Good luck buddy
@@thetraveltrailerguy That's my next move. Lube the Ball and make sure it hasn't slipped out of the socket. :) There was a post on FB about lubes to use. I saved it. Will have to check it again before going to the store. :) It is a Dometic 300 series. No issues with really. Doesn't even smell now actually. So no problems there either. Poop is no issue with me, I'm an OLD Lab Technician that dealt with far worse stuff. LOL
@@garlandstyle5797 Here's the lubricant I used that is sold at most hardware stores. Home Depot Has it - www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-0-5-oz-Silicone-Faucet-Grease-88693/203193536
@@thetraveltrailerguy Yep. I fixed the ball alignment issue. It had come out of it's socket. Reached in while holding down the pedal and pulled the ball towards me. It snapped back into place. LOL
I have a dometic sealand porcelain potty. Is it one seal fits all? Or do I need a specific seal for the sealand potty?
I'm not sure what model number Sealand toilet you have? Does the seal look like this? amzn.to/3Hp0k6Q
@@thetraveltrailerguy I watched two videos one showed taking the whole potty off and lifting the bowl to replace the seal, and then the one you showed here with this reach-in replacement. I can't find a model number anywhere on the potty to look it up. It's a 2004 Monaco holiday rambler.
@@poetfederico I'm not sure about how to work on this toilet I'm so sorry I haven't seen this type before. I did search the web and found this site that may be helpful to you to, you may be able to contact them and send pictures of what you have and they should know what you need to do. I hope this helps you, please let me know how it goes. getrvparts.com/sealand-toilet-repair-parts/ getrvparts.com/contact-us/
I"m on my third seal ( trailer is a 2023) why is the seal leaking after only a few months. I think it"s time for a diffrent brand toilet. Also my seal is not going in that easy.
What brand of seal are you replacing the failed one with? Some people have said they have used the less expensive one and it will leak, but switching to this one like I used in the video works. Dometic (385311658 Flush Ball Seal Kit - amzn.to/3cwDmux
Here's some things you can do if you haven't done so already:
1) Remove the seal and examine very closely in the toilet where the seal seats in place and where it can rub against and make sure the surfaces are completely clean, if not water will leak by. Tip: push the pedal down while inspecting for debris, there could be stuff hiding in crevices that need to be cleaned.
Then examine the gasket very closely to make sure it is smooth (If not wipe it down with a cloth and silicone grease to clean the area and hopefully smooth out the rubber). Also check for any damage on the seal
2) Check the Toilet Flush Ball amzn.to/3SVOzLc to make sure its clean and is aligned so it will seal against the rubber seal.
3) Make sure you using plenty of the silicone grease on the seal and reapplying it if you feel the seal is drying out?
I hope you keep me posted on what you find after doing a close inspection. Thanks
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I bought a dometic toilet, within a few months the flush system failed, shortly after that the spout on the cassette fell off and went down the sewage dump point. The slide on the toilet is always very stiff and I'm worried it's going to snap, ill be in trouble if that happens, Always trying to lubricate the mechanism but it doesn't help, won't be able to use it, having enough trouble repairing the issues now. Contacted dometic and they didn't seem to give a dam about the problems. Looks like i may have to throw this $700 one out and buy a decent toilet.
That would make me upset also having all the problems you have had. I've never heard of anyone else that has as many problems as you have had. Either you can buy a different kind of toilet or buy the Dometic 310 like I have from Camping World right now for $194.97 - www.campingworld.com/dometic-310-series-gravity-discharge-toilet-630049.html They are easy to install as you can see in this video th-cam.com/video/1hjcnGO_xp8/w-d-xo.html
my toilet is not leaking but started smelling after I flushed out tank. I use a wand to clear out remaining waste.
Hello Pete, what brand and model toilet do you have?
My brand new 320 was the same way. Take it to an authorized service center 30 miles away. I'm like why? I put it in, send me a. Ew toilet and I'll take this one to the dump. Nope. $350 up in smoke
Wow!!! thanks for watching and sharing your story. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
I think toilet bowl cleaner ruins them
I think your right Romona. Thanks for watching and commenting :) www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos
you said 'or vaseline' but the comment above says not to
Go catch Chris, I made the mistake of saying Vaseline and unfortunately You Tube will not let me change my video. Do not use Vaseline
@@thetraveltrailerguy thanks. I was almost going to buy a new toilet until I saw this. I was under the impression the seal couldn't be replaced from up top. Mine leaks intermittently, and especially if I forget to keep it wet when in storage and it's hot and the water evaporates.
@@3oldman Before buying a new gasket remove your old one like I did in the video and clean all the surfaces really good including the gasket, then apply the silicone grease amzn.to/3vqUSJ3 to the old gasket if you see no damage to it, reinstall it and see how long it holds water. If it starts leaking again I would buy a new gasket. amzn.to/3cwDmux
@@thetraveltrailerguy I dumped more water in the bowl and after a few gallons it's finally holding. I've ordered new seals for when it gives up. I got a tip about using white vinegar to help the seal work, but I'm not sure that does anything at all.
@@3oldman Good, I still would put silicone grease on the seal to help keep it moist and increase the sealing between the two surfaces. I've never heard about using white vinegar for rubber seals but jut found this searching the internet - Does white vinegar damage rubber seals?
"Vinegar is sometimes used as a fabric softener or for getting rid of stains and odors in laundry. But as with dishwashers, it can damage the rubber seals and hoses in some washing machines to the point of causing leaks."
On 6-1-23 I just paid $49 plus tax in Arizona
Did you pay $49 for someone to install a new seal or just for the price of the seal?
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Over 50.00 at trotter rv in Kingman
WOW, to much money
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Very helpful! Thank you!
You're very welcome. Thank you for commenting and watching
Very helpful. Thank you.
You are very welcome. Thank you for commenting and watching