Toilet Bowl Seal Leaking Water

manyman297
manyman297 Member Posts: 1,439
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
On our 2021 400 BD I’ve noticed our toilet doesn’t hold water in the bowl very long. I filled it up with maybe 2 inches of water 4 days ago and today there’s maybe a 1/4” left. Should the seal on the sliding valve hold water indefinitely? Not sure I really noticed if it was or wasn’t holding water previously but I felt like it did. 
2021 400 BD
2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road 

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  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,779
    I could be wrong, but I think that like boat heads, they're not really meant to hold water. You want to put some water in there for messy business, but you certainly wouldn't want a couple of inches sloshing around as you're driving down the road. 

    San Francisco Bay Area | 2013 CS-S us@gi | 2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab

  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,171
    edited October 2021
    Ours has held water for as long as we've had it...8 years.
    Might need to get the rubber gloves on and feel the rubber seal to be sure it's clear of stuff.
    While you're at it, you might put a thin coat of silicone plumber's grease on the seal.

    Chan - near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx (ie: "320")
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!
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  • manyman297
    manyman297 Member Posts: 1,439
    @ChanW Great tips. Thanks!
    2021 400 BD
    2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road 
  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,430
    You can also get some RV Toilet seal conditioner and pour a small amount in toilet.  I add some every winter to our 2018 TaB400, and it keeps the seal in good working order.  Our toilet holds water in the bowel until it is flushed down.
    cheers
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
  • manyman297
    manyman297 Member Posts: 1,439
    Just found some on amazon. Going to make sure the seal is clear of any gunk and then add some conditioner 
    2021 400 BD
    2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road 

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