{"id":973,"date":"2020-01-14T11:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T11:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/?p=973"},"modified":"2021-01-10T14:02:36","modified_gmt":"2021-01-10T14:02:36","slug":"what-to-do-with-an-rv-toilet-that-keeps-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-with-an-rv-toilet-that-keeps-running\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do With An RV Toilet That Keeps Running"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A recreational vehicle or RV, also known to the Europeans as a Camper or Motorhome is a rather popular form of vehicle that's typically used by "snowbirds". Snowbirds get their title from taking their time off from everyday life and migrating to a different state or even continent, in search of warmth. These types of people prefer an RV over renting a holiday house simply because it's more flexible and exciting. Owning an RV isn't a piece of cake.  Asides from their big price tags, there are a few things you need to know in order to keep it running perfectly. One of the major problems that RV users face is the issue with the toilet. I know there are other major issues, but saving power is the sole purpose of an RV user because of their long-running times. So, what would you do if your RV toilet keeps running and overflowing with water?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What To Do With An RV Toilet That Keeps Running:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 3 main items that can cause the RV toilet to keep running: The Flapper can clog due to blockage as a result of minerals in the water. The Float Valve can loose its initial position due to constant usage and level drops, or the Fill Valve can get broken or clogged due to the shift in the position of the float valve.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fixing an always running RV toilet may be tricky but it comes with some great hacks. The most intriguing fact is, with the right set of knowledge, you can fix that up real good without using any special tools. While the process may vary slightly according to your RV model, the base principle stays the same for all of them. Below, I will enlist the most common method of fixing an RV toilet that keeps running, through a step-by-step guide. And, there's a special section at the end of this article where you'll learn some tricks to keep your RV road fit at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here's a short\nintroduction to the components you would be surfing through in the flush tank\nwhich might solve your problem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Components<\/b><\/strong> <\/div><\/td>
Basic Function<\/b><\/strong>\n<\/div><\/td>
Problem<\/b><\/strong><\/strong><\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Flapper<\/div><\/td>
Controls the flow of water from the tank to the toilet<\/div><\/td>
Clogging due to blockage as a result of mineral in water<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Float Valve<\/div><\/td>
Adjusts the level of water inside the tank through limiting the level at the desired position<\/div><\/td>
Loses its initial position due to constant usage and level drops<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Fill Valve<\/div><\/td>
Fills the tank with the water from the reservoir<\/div><\/td>
Gets broken or clogged due to the shift in the position of the float valve<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Method of Fixing An Always\nRunning Toilet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While fixing the\ntoilet has several options, I'll discuss the easiest one which can be done\nusing regular home repair tools. That way, you can get right at it whenever a\nproblem like this occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the\nbasic tools that you may need to fix a running\ntoilet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. A Wire Cutter<\/li>
  2. A Flathead\nScrewdriver<\/li>
  3. A Philips Head\nScrewdriver<\/li>
  4. Gloves<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Surprisingly,\nthat's all the things you need to get down to\nbusiness right away. The trick is in the procedure, not the tools. So you need\nto put extra care while following the steps as it can go the wrong way.\nRemember to use mild pressure on the sophisticated parts so they don't break. Let's\nstart with the basic steps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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