Doing battle with the RV Toilet Beast
I concede, the clock has run out, I have been beaten, the RV toilet wins…for now. Here’s the short of it. After having tried everything, ruined at least two parts, I’ve capped off the water line and will have to use the toilet with a cup of water. We can still use it…but we’ll have to fill up a cup from the sink and dump it in the stool. Sound glamerous? It is. But at least it will work.
I’ll stop in a RV store along the way or wiat ’till we get home to fix it right.
Did you hear that BEAST? I will be back, and I will WIN!!!!!
Here are a few photos of the monster:
Turn wide and keep you eye on your…toilet,
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Appreciate your comments about your trust in God. If God is in control, why do we have fits when a pot from hell, or a tractor from the pit comes and tries (and sometimes succeeds) in changing our trust in Him.
Thanks for the note.
That’s why He educated plumbers.
Ah! once again you hit me where it hurts. not ten minutes ago I lost it, I have been battling a printer that would not clear a cartridge fault. After four days of having the printer lock up the computer after each try at fixing it (about 30 minutes per attempt) and spending more on ink cartidges than I would have spent on a new printer. I yanked it off the shelf and carried it to the garage where I slammed it against the concrete floor.
After picking up the pieces and putting a bandaid on my bleeding knuckle (one last act of desperation from a doomed printer?)I acually feel a bit better, but did I set a good example for my son? absolutely not. Did I show trust in the Lord? Not in the least.
I too can trust the Lord when it comes to the big things, but often have a problem with the day to day problems. After all I’m a MAN! I can handle this my self, right? Wrong! Thanks for helping him to remind me.
Thanks for the encouragement. Right now it seems that my beast is my wife and I’m afraid I don’t have the answers to fix this. I will believe like I say I do and keep trying. Never say die right? I look foward to your e-mails. Godspeed!!
I LIVE LIKE THIS EVERYDAY. I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!!!
IMAGAINE DEALING WITH EVERYBODY’S RV’S
Hi Todd, you may remember meeting me a few years ago at a curriculem fair…. I am the guy who played the Phantom of the Opera…anyway, I had my own “BEAST” to battle these last few weeks. My kitchen faucet. After ordering parts from the mfct a few different times, waiting for said parts to be delivered, trying and failing to fix the problem. Finally this morning, I got it to a place I can deal with…not perfect, but it will probably get us thru another couple of years. I literally finished the work, and then came in my office and read about your struggles with your RV toilet! HA! God has a sense of humor! gary
Todd,
Get a toilet with fewer parts that require maintenance. A “vacuum breaker”? Is that electronic? By the way, you probably knew this already, but Sir Thomas Crapper is the man who invented the flush commode. I think it’s where we get most of our relevant slang. A guy named Kent from my eighth grade class in Chillicothe, Ohio (1980) did a history project on Mr. Crapper and his toilet that eventually won a top prize in the Nationals. True story.
Their is much to be said for a good old fasioned outhouse. The only concern being the spider that may be attracted to the moon.
Todd,
Couldn’t you just cut a hole in the floor of the RV where the toilet is located and let the waste fall from the vehicle in transit?
I do this kind of work for a living and I know exactly how it feels to get that not quite right part and how a simple job turns into an all day affair. God Bless you Todd! You are an inspiration!
I’m fixing an old, old pasture fence and building a chicken coop and run. I completely relate, thank you for reminding me of my priorities.
Todd, I can relate somewhat..
I HATE PLUMBING!!!
I MEAN WITH A PASSION!!!!
This week I changed the cold water “O” ring in our kitchen sink. First, the shut-off valve was frozen, so I had to shut-off the water at the main , in the basement. Got the “O” ring replaced in about 5 minutes, turned the water back on and came upstairs to a small fountain in the kitchen—-but it was the hot water side…shut-off water and found (after about an hour) that the threads were just to stripped and needed to buy a new faucet.(did I mention I hate plumbing) So, off to the hardware store, got and replaced faucet and then found a leak on the cold water inlet “pipe” (flex line). Removed “pipe” found the pressure washer had a split in it…off to the harware store. When I went to install the new “pipe”. I found that they had changed the nut from 7/8” to 15/16”. I had also noticed that the “goose neck” had a split in it, sure enough it leaked..so back to the hardware store, got “goose neck” and wrench. Upon removing “goose neck” found I had the wrong “goose neck” it had no threads. I also noticed that I had broken the seal on the drain line from the other sink, while getting the “goose neck” off. Once again, to the hardware store, returned the “goose neck” and bought ALL new drainage for the sinks. DID I MENTION I HATE PLUMBING.
Now the flush valve in the toilet needs replaced…I think I will call a plumber. I HATE PLUMBING!!!!!!!!!!
It takes skill to fix plumbing problems. You must first dress for the job. Baggy pants with the top inch of buttcrack exposed. Voila!
The Creator has equipped me with enough fat and crack to do these jobs and at the same time, I always manage to hear at least one “ewww” from my wife or the kids.
Good luck! And don’t forget to wash your hands AFTER the repair and BEFORE making that next sandwich!
Have you considered the Nature’s Head instead of a traditional low flush toilet? Here’s a link if you would like to take a look at it…. https://www.offgridandgreen.com/collections/composting-toilets/products/natures-head-dry-composting-toilet