Help. Turned on pump toilet leaking in back

Herg
Herg Member Posts: 38
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
The first time I used my tab this year I turned on the pump and I could see water coming out from behind the toilet.  It was clear it was leaking.  Only when pressure was applied when the pump was on.  I can’t see behind it to see if it is coming from the line or somewhere else.  I took the hose off and could not see anything     Any ideas?  Dave
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Sounds suspiciously like a cracked toilet valve due to trapped water that froze.  I think you need to remove the toilet.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    edited August 2021
    @Herg, I agree with @Sharon_is_SAM.

    Pulling the toilet is quite easy, just two hold-down nuts. The seal underneath the toilet is simply a flexible rubber flange, no wax to mess with.

    I found the replacement kit for that valve on Amazon.

    Use Google to search for your toilet model.
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • Herg
    Herg Member Posts: 38
    Thank you. Are the bolts under the camper?
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  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    edited August 2021
    @Herg, the 2 hold down nuts are on either side of the toilet base. They are at the toilet bottom level and are visible in the bathroom, probably under plastic caps. And only a small amount of t@b toilet yoga is necessary for removal. Technical difficulty and flexibility level is: beginner, but it does help if you have arms as long as an orangutan! Good luck. -Denise
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
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  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    edited August 2021
    Well, ok. I confess. It's true. I've often been compared to an orangutan, but usually only when dancing - not plumbing...  :s
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • Herg
    Herg Member Posts: 38
    He he. Thanks. I just went out there. And I found the bolts.  Not sure what size but all I do is pull it straight up correct?   All I do is pull the seal straight up with it? 
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  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,674
    Yep, though the seal may stay stuck to the hole. On mine at least, the installers were not at all stingy with the caulking when they attached the toilet flange to the floor.

    The seal is rubber (or similar) and can be reused if undamaged. However, chances are if you buy a replacement valve it will come with a new seal as well.
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
  • Herg
    Herg Member Posts: 38
    Hello!  I have it off but I can’t see anything wrong. 
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  • Herg
    Herg Member Posts: 38

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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    @Herg - this thread will help.  https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/92224#Comment_92224

    The crack may not be obvious.  The toilet valve is a weak link.  Just change it out.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Herg
    Herg Member Posts: 38
    You guys are awesome.  Thank you!
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  • BrianZ
    BrianZ Member Posts: 1,770
    Yep, there's the crack..

    After seeing some of these in this forum, I now pump some antifreeze through our toilet as part of our winterizing routine.
    -Brian in Chester, Virginia
    TV: 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L V6)
    RV: 2018 T@B 320S, >100 mods 

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