What kind of ceramic toilet.

Travel · 05-16-2021, 12:16 PM

Went out for a couple days last week and my wife has been saying she is not a big fan of the toilet in our 2021 30z model. I know there has been some discussion on here about ceramic toilets but can’t seem to locate it. I was looking at the Dometic 320 Ceramic Toilet on Amazon. After reading the reviews and comments I’m not sure this is the one I want or not. From what I am reading there’s no parts available for this model. If the pedal or some other parts breaks you have to buy a new toilet. This doesn't sound to good to me. What do you folks recommend for a ceramic toilet?
Thanks, Barry

**norty1** · 05-16-2021, 02:41 PM

I have not heard of a parts shortage. We swapped out our Thetford for a Dometic 310 years ago and I have never yet had to order a part for it. My wife wanted that model. One day I'll get the elongated bowl 320.

Mikec557 · 05-16-2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Travel

Went out for a couple days last week and my wife has been saying she is not a big fan of the toilet in our 2021 30z model. I know there has been some discussion on here about ceramic toilets but can’t seem to locate it. I was looking at the Dometic 320 Ceramic Toilet on Amazon. After reading the reviews and comments I’m not sure this is the one I want or not. From what I am reading there’s no parts available for this model. If the pedal or some other parts breaks you have to buy a new toilet. This doesn't sound to good to me. What do you folks recommend for a ceramic toilet?
Thanks, Barry

We had a ceramic Thetford in our Grand Design 5th wheel. It worked fine. We had to replace the vacuum breaker on the back of it. The entire kit of parts, everything, including a new floor gasket because it's easier to remove the toilet, repair it, and put it back cost $26 at camping world. Now we have a Dometic 310 in our Cougar. It's ceramic also, but has a round bowl. Not real conducive to male plumbing. I'll be replacing it this fall with a Dometic 320. Same toilet but has elongated bowl. I just bought a spare flushing valve that's located behind the pedal, Amazon has it for about $35.

I think both brands worked well, and parts are available. Make sure you measure for the proper set back.

Bubblehead · 05-16-2021, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Travel

Went out for a couple days last week and my wife has been saying she is not a big fan of the toilet in our 2021 30z model. I know there has been some discussion on here about ceramic toilets but can’t seem to locate it. I was looking at the Dometic 320 Ceramic Toilet on Amazon. After reading the reviews and comments I’m not sure this is the one I want or not. From what I am reading there’s no parts available for this model. If the pedal or some other parts breaks you have to buy a new toilet. This doesn't sound to good to me. What do you folks recommend for a ceramic toilet?
Thanks, Barry

Here is a video that may be helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTdXswyMrXE

Marcm157 · 05-16-2021, 03:30 PM

I swapped out my OEM Plastic toilet for the Dometic 320. It's been several years now and I haven't needed any parts. Easy swap a nd the new fixture is much more "Home like"

Funengineer · 05-17-2021, 08:44 AM

The Dometic 320 is longer in back so make sure you have the room. We love our 310.

Bubblehead · 05-17-2021, 09:41 AM

The Dometic 320 is longer in back so make sure you have the room.

The video I posted shows how to measure to ensure it will fit.

Trapper2020 · 05-18-2021, 07:36 AM

st change I made before using stock toilet was to put in the Dometic 320. No regrets. Works fine. Flapper seal needed to be replaced after winter storage and it took about 2 minutes to complete job. Like the added height and elongated bowl. Safe travels

Enjoy the journey

gjkids · 05-26-2021, 09:05 PM

Try the Thetford Aqua Magic II.

It works well with many replacement parts available on Amazon.

edatlanta · 05-27-2021, 05:10 AM

My fifth wheel had the Thetford Aqua Magic Style II in it from the factory. That original one failed just prior to the 2 year warranty expiring so I got #2 (no pun intended). The second one failed when the almost complete flush mechanism literally fell apart after approx 4 years in service. Putting that flush pedal back on after removal was such an experience the first time I had to do it, I just replaced the entire toilet. I'm now on #3 (I can't think of a pun here) and was not convinced of it's longevity. I looked at other models, but the back clearance is a problem in my installation. About that time Camping World had a great sale on the Style II, tall, bone just like the one I had and half price. So I bought it and put in on a shelf in my garage. About 3 years ago now the same failure as the previous 2 units happened so I put my half price one in service. so that means I'm now on 4 units in 11 years full time use.

I don't have a spare on the shelf at the moment, but I'm looking for a good sale. I just don't believe the Style II is durable enough for full time use.

gjkids · 05-27-2021, 09:34 AM

I did see on Amazon that you purchase the complete lower unit base which just excludes the bowl. That's my path if I have issues.

TCNashville · 05-27-2021, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gjkids

I did see on Amazon that you purchase the complete lower unit base which just excludes the bowl. That's my path if I have issues.

This is exactly what I did with my Style 2. Instead of purchasing separate parts for it, I just purchased the whole bottom of the unit and set the bowl on the top. 3 years now on the new bottom so far and good to go. Fyi, my original Style 2 bottom lasted 6 years and the reason I replaced the bottom was because the foot flush spring had worn out.

Travel · 05-30-2021, 06:38 PM

Purchased a Dometic 320 on Amazon a couple weeks ago. It took a while to get here. Upon opening the box I found the whole upper part of the ceramic was broken off. The box wasn’t damaged so it must have been one that someone returned after dropping it. I returned that one for a refund and got one at my local Camper World. It was a little more expensive but not broken.

I installed it today. Fairly easy to do. Just had to add a elbow in the water line to make everything line up properly. Seems to work great. We’ll find out as we’re taking a trip to San Francisco in a few weeks..

Marcm157 · 06-01-2021, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcm157

I swapped out my OEM Plastic toilet for the Dometic 320. It's been several years now and I haven't needed any parts. Easy swap a nd the new fixture is much more "Home like"

I think I jinxed myself here... During a trip this weekend the bowl stopped holding water. I understand that is a very easy fix with the ball seal BUT, I developed a leak at the base where it meets the floor. I pulled the toilet when I got home and apparently there is a leak between the bottom of the bowl and the base where they meet. Didn't have time to dig in to it but will let you know what I find when I get a closer look at it.

He82much · 06-05-2021, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by norty1

I have not heard of a parts shortage. We swapped out our Thetford for a Dometic 310 years ago and I have never yet had to order a part for it. My wife wanted that model. One day I'll get the elongated bowl 320.

Just replace aqua magic V with Dometic 320 elongated porcelain toilet, in my 2021 Jayco Melbourne 24L. So far so good

MQuick · 06-05-2021, 02:03 PM

I have a 320 for just shy of 2 years. It has the hand sprayer. The plastic ball part the seals/ flush valve is starting to delaminate. Kind of like pealing skin from a sun burn. It is still under warranty and Dominic says I need to replace the whole toilet. I would have been happy with parts. Now I have to take the toilet to a listed service center/ RV dealer for the warranty exchange. I got it from Amazon and they are hands off on this

Travel · 06-05-2021, 02:57 PM

My understanding is that Dometic does not sell parts for the toilets for some reason. We bought a 320 and installed it last week. Fit right in where it was supposed to go. I did have to add an elbow to the water line to make things line up a little. I like the elongated bowl. We have had the elongated bowl in our house ever since we had to rebuild after hurricane Ike. That hurricane really took a tool on our house!

RickandBecky · 06-05-2021, 08:02 PM

Our 2020 fifth wheel came with the Dometic 320, which has been fine. One “upgrade” I did a few months ago was to replace the cheap plastic toilet seat with a much nicer wooden one that has the “slow close” lid and seat. Crazy as it sounds, made a big difference in throne comfort!

Frisbee · 06-05-2021, 09:11 PM

I have had the Dometic 320 Series Standard Height Toilet, Bone on two motorhomes and never had a problem. More importantly, my wife loved them!

cekkk · 06-05-2021, 10:43 PM

Our 2011 Eagle came with a ceramic toilet, and it was as good as new 10 years later. And we wintered in that so it was our home for a total of nearly three years. It was the round Bowl, I don't know if they have an elongated one available but if you have the room that's the way I would go

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