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Broken Microphor toilet - nslinkman - 03-25-2009 10:56

I need to replace my Microphor toilet. Has anyone else replaced one with a
different type? They wanted over $1400.00 from a distributor to purchase a new
one. There must be a better option somewhere.
Thanks
Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'

Broken Microphor toilet - Wallace Craig - 03-25-2009 11:37

If I were ever to replace my toilet I would see if one of the Manuel toilets would work; the kind that was in the 1980+ models. It idiot proof and requires no maintenance. I have never been able to see the advantage of the Microphor.


Wallace Craig
95 WLWB 42
Azle, Texas

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, nslinkman wrote:

From: nslinkman
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 4:56 PM


I need to replace my Microphor toilet. Has anyone else replaced one with a different type? They wanted over $1400.00 from a distributor to purchase a new one. There must be a better option somewhere.
Thanks
Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'




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Broken Microphor toilet - nelson slinkman - 03-25-2009 11:50

Thanks for the information. Do you know the brand name of the ones in the older buses.
Thanks
Nelson

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, Wallace Craig wrote:
From: Wallace Craig
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
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Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 6:37 PM


If I were ever to replace my toilet I would see if one of the Manuel toilets would work; the kind that was in the 1980+ models. It idiot proof and requires no maintenance. I have never been able to see the advantage of the Microphor.


Wallace Craig
95 WLWB 42
Azle, Texas

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, nslinkman wrote:

From: nslinkman
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 4:56 PM


I need to replace my Microphor toilet. Has anyone else replaced one with a different type? They wanted over $1400.00 from a distributor to purchase a new one. There must be a better option somewhere.
Thanks
Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'




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Broken Microphor toilet - Pete Masterson - 03-25-2009 12:59

The advantage of the Microphor is that it does not need to be _directly_ over the black water tank. Most RV toilets drop straight down into the tank. The Microphor, using air (or electric) assisted methods uses little water (about 2 quarts per flush) and may be positioned more conveniently with respect to the location of the black tank. This compares to the most common, newer home toilets that use nearly 7 quarts per flush.
As for replacing a Microphor, I understand it is possible to get a fairly complete "rebuild" kit that might be all that's needed to solve the problems Nelson is having.
In a replacement toilet, the manual toilet would have to be directly above the black tank. If your coach does allow this kind of installation, then one of the other brands would work just fine. But if the pipe has _any_ sloping segments, then you will have to stay with a Microphor or some other brand (but probably expensive) toilet that allows offset installation.
Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
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On Mar 25, 2009, at 3:37 PM, Wallace Craig wrote:

If I were ever to replace my toilet I would see if one of the Manuel toilets would work; the kind that was in the 1980+ models. It idiot proof and requires no maintenance. I have never been able to see the advantage of the Microphor.

Wallace Craig
95WLWB42
Azle, Texas

--- OnWed, 3/25/09, nslinkman<"nslinkman@yahoo.com">wrote:
From: nslinkman <"nslinkman@yahoo.com">
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
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Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 4:56 PM

I need to replace my Microphor toilet. Has anyone else replaced one with a different type? They wanted over $1400.00 from a distributor to purchase a new one. There must be a better option somewhere.
Thanks
Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'




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Broken Microphor toilet - Wallace Craig - 03-25-2009 13:28

The name is "Thetford". If you google thetford you will find that they have a web site.


Wallace Craig
95 WLWB 42
Azle, Texas

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, nelson slinkman wrote:

From: nelson slinkman
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 5:50 PM


Thanks for the information. Do you know the brand name of the ones in the older buses.
Thanks
Nelson

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, Wallace Craig wrote:
From: Wallace Craig
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 6:37 PM


If I were ever to replace my toilet I would see if one of the Manuel toilets would work; the kind that was in the 1980+ models. It idiot proof and requires no maintenance. I have never been able to see the advantage of the Microphor.


Wallace Craig
95 WLWB 42
Azle, Texas

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, nslinkman wrote:

From: nslinkman
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 4:56 PM


I need to replace my Microphor toilet. Has anyone else replaced one with a different type? They wanted over $1400.00 from a distributor to purchase a new one. There must be a better option somewhere.
Thanks
Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'




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Broken Microphor toilet - Jack and Liz Pearce - 03-25-2009 15:04


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "nslinkman" wrote:
>
> I need to replace my Microphor toilet. Has anyone else replaced one with a different type? They wanted over $1400.00 from a distributor to purchase a new one. There must be a better option somewhere.
> Thanks
> Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'

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We are considering a Thetford Aria Classic RV toilet as a future purchase. Ralph Fullenwider suggested this.

Regards,
Jack and Liz Pearce
Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40
D'Hanis, TX
Buena Vista, CO

Broken Microphor toilet - luckyron1 - 03-26-2009 02:58

We also considered replacement. A big plumbing hassle and not very efficient
when you compare the water usage with the other options. Too bad they didn't
mount it right over the black tank. For about 325.00, including shipping, we
got a re-build kit from Microphor. Foretravel of Texas will do the rebuild, a
little over an hours work.


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "nslinkman" wrote:
>
> I need to replace my Microphor toilet. Has anyone else replaced one with a
different type? They wanted over $1400.00 from a distributor to purchase a new
one. There must be a better option somewhere.
> Thanks
> Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'
>

Broken Microphor toilet - nelson slinkman - 03-26-2009 05:09

Thanks for the information.

--- On Thu, 3/26/09, luckyron1 wrote:

From: luckyron1
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009, 9:58 AM


We also considered replacement. A big plumbing hassle and not very efficient when you compare the water usage with the other options. Too bad they didn't mount it right over the black tank. For about 325.00, including shipping, we got a re-build kit from Microphor. Foretravel of Texas will do the rebuild, a little over an hours work.


--- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "nslinkman" wrote:
>
> I need to replace my Microphor toilet. Has anyone else replaced one with a different type? They wanted over $1400.00 from a distributor to purchase a new one. There must be a better option somewhere.
> Thanks
> Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'
>



Broken Microphor toilet - nelson slinkman - 03-26-2009 05:11

Thanks alot. Someone mentiones a Sealand but in the Camping World remarks is was not rated very good.
Thanks Again
Nelson

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From: Jack and Liz Pearce
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 10:04 PM



--- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "nslinkman" wrote:
>
> I need to replace my Microphor toilet. Has anyone else replaced one with a different type? They wanted over $1400.00 from a distributor to purchase a new one. There must be a better option somewhere.
> Thanks
> Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'

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We are considering a Thetford Aria Classic RV toilet as a future purchase. Ralph Fullenwider suggested this.

Regards,
Jack and Liz Pearce
Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40
D'Hanis, TX
Buena Vista, CO






Broken Microphor toilet - nelson slinkman - 03-26-2009 05:15

Thanks, That will take the place of the Microphor. I see some people mentiones some toilets need a plumbing change. I sure don't want go do that. I just want one that I can bolt to the floor and connect the water line.
Thanks
Nelson 1994 40'WB

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, Wallace Craig wrote:
From: Wallace Craig
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 8:28 PM


The name is "Thetford". If you google thetford you will find that they have a web site.


Wallace Craig
95 WLWB 42
Azle, Texas

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, nelson slinkman wrote:

From: nelson slinkman
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 5:50 PM


Thanks for the information. Do you know the brand name of the ones in the older buses.
Thanks
Nelson

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, Wallace Craig wrote:
From: Wallace Craig
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 6:37 PM


If I were ever to replace my toilet I would see if one of the Manuel toilets would work; the kind that was in the 1980+ models. It idiot proof and requires no maintenance. I have never been able to see the advantage of the Microphor.


Wallace Craig
95 WLWB 42
Azle, Texas

--- On Wed, 3/25/09, nslinkman wrote:

From: nslinkman
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Broken Microphor toilet
To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 4:56 PM


I need to replace my Microphor toilet. Has anyone else replaced one with a different type? They wanted over $1400.00 from a distributor to purchase a new one. There must be a better option somewhere.
Thanks
Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'




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