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Need Advice Replacing Commode in 1979 FC,SB 35 - erniecarpet@... - 12-06-2005 18:56 Henry, If you can get to an actual model of that commode and measure from where the bolts protrude to the rear and then measure yours, you might get a feel if it will fit. Good luck, Ernie Ekberg [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need Advice Replacing Commode in 1979 FC,SB 35 - Henry Claeys - 12-06-2005 22:53 (1) Has anyone replaced a Thetford Aquamagic commode with anything that was an easy replacement in a sidebath FC? If so, I'd like to hear what product you went with and what was involved. (2) I thought that replacing a Thetford with another Thetford would reduce the work involved. Thetford says that the replacement, the Bravura model, bolts right into the AquaMagic's flange bolts so this sounds simple. The problem I see is that the space behind the old commode is tight and I'm worried that the 2" longer Bravura might not fit in. (3) Any advice appreciated. Thanks. Henry Claeys, McAllen, Tx, 1979 FC, SB, 35, McAllen, Tx at Henry@... Need Advice Replacing Commode in 1979 FC,SB 35 - John Stiles - 12-06-2005 23:10 Henry, We replaced our about a year or so ago with a Thetford china model. I don't recall the model name. It was a very easy bolt in installation..... John Stiles 1980 33FC "My Navion" --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Claeys" wrote: > > > (1) Has anyone replaced a Thetford Aquamagic commode with anything that was an easy replacement in a sidebath FC? If so, I'd like to hear what product you went with and what was involved. (2) I thought that replacing a Thetford with another Thetford would reduce the work involved. Thetford says that the replacement, the Bravura model, bolts right into the AquaMagic's flange bolts so this sounds simple. The problem I see is that the space behind the old commode is tight and I'm worried that the 2" longer Bravura might not fit in. (3) Any advice appreciated. Thanks. Henry Claeys, McAllen, Tx, 1979 FC, SB, 35, McAllen, Tx at Henry@H... > Need Advice Replacing Commode in 1979 FC,SB 35 - Scott - 12-07-2005 02:34 Hey Henry, I just did some work on our commode in our RB. The pedal quit working properly. It was very rusty and well after 20 yrs I guess a little maintenance was in order. I can tell you that there is not much to "rebuild" if you want to keep the same one. But If you want to just replace it then I would stay with Thetford brand and it should bolt up. Check with Thetford about the footprint for the replacment. In my "bull in a china shop" approach I rung off the copper line and had to re-solder fittings, and I used flexible hose because there is very little room behind the unit and it is plumbed directly into the copper lines. Now I can "easily" remove the unit simply by unbolting it from the floor and set it aside without "unplumbing" should I "have to"...I did "have to" when replacing the hot water tank at RIV and was glad I had room to remove it. Scott B 86FC35 SC --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@a... wrote: > > Henry, If you can get to an actual model of that commode and measure from > where the bolts protrude to the rear and then measure yours, you might get a > feel if it will fit. Good luck, Ernie Ekberg > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Need Advice Replacing Commode in 1979 FC,SB 35 - Jeff Miller - 12-07-2005 03:56 I've installed the Bravura with no fit problem. Its larger seat makes it stick out a couple more inches at most, but worth it IMO. The thetford china version I don't recommend, one spray location instead of around the rim like the Bravura, doesn't flush as well and clear the bowl. If you go china in that coach, look at the SeaLand toilet, IMO a much better unit and still a direct fit to the floor (although the water line will need modification on any of the mentioned toilets). - Jeff Miller in Holland, MI --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Claeys" wrote: > > > (1) Has anyone replaced a Thetford Aquamagic commode with anything that was an easy replacement in a sidebath FC? If so, I'd like to hear what product you went with and what was involved. (2) I thought that replacing a Thetford with another Thetford would reduce the work involved. Thetford says that the replacement, the Bravura model, bolts right into the AquaMagic's flange bolts so this sounds simple. The problem I see is that the space behind the old commode is tight and I'm worried that the 2" longer Bravura might not fit in. (3) Any advice appreciated. Thanks. Henry Claeys, McAllen, Tx, 1979 FC, SB, 35, McAllen, Tx at Henry@H... > |