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Bathroom, RV & Plumbing Fixes We Actually Use (And Some Bidet Upgrades)
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items Just a realistic list of what we used to fix our running toilets, upgrade the camper van, and finally try out the bidet trend. Finding the right replacement valves or a compost toilet that actually works for a cabin took some trial and error, so I pu...
Replaced our standard toilet with this during the remodel. The ADA height is definitely easier on the knees, and having the lid open automatically is surprisingly nice when your hands are full. The bidet works as advertised.
Casta Diva Smart Toilet w/ Bidet, Auto Open, ADA Height
We put this in the main bathroom to save space since it's tankless. The bidet pressure is decent, and the flush is pretty quiet. It took our plumber a normal amount of time to install it. No complaints so far.
EPLO Smart Bidet Toilet Combo G20
Using this in our off-grid cabin. I was honestly worried about the smell, but the built-in fan and separation system actually do the job well. You just have to be diligent about emptying it regularly.
Separett Villa Urine-Separating Compost Toilet
Didn't want to buy a whole new toilet, so we just swapped the seat for this one. The heated water is a nice touch in the winter. Took my husband about 30 minutes to hook it up to the water line.
American Standard 8018A60GRC-020 SpaLet Bidet Seat
Cheap, simple, and gets the job done without needing an electrical outlet near the toilet. You just hook it straight to the water line. The water is cold, but you get used to it pretty fast.
Manual Unplugged Toilet Body Cleaner (D)
Used this to fix a guest toilet that wouldn't stop running. It comes with all the standard parts, so I didn't have to guess what size flapper I needed. Fixed the leak and saved me a plumber call.
Lasnten 16-Piece Toilet Fill Valve Replacement Kit
Exactly the replacement part needed for our wall-hung Toto. The old valve was slowly leaking water into the bowl. Popped this in, and it stopped the running water immediately.
Toto THU322-A FLUSH VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR IWT
Upgraded the standard plastic seat in our RV. The slow-close feature is great because it means the lid doesn't slam around while we're driving or if someone drops it at night.
Dometic 385312076 Kit Slow Closing Toilet Seat
Our old camper toilet seat cracked on our last camping trip. This was a direct replacement for our Dometic 210 model. Screwed right on and fits perfectly.
Dometic 385312114 Seat Assembly for 110/210
Needed a flush plate for our in-wall Kohler setup. It’s a simple white plastic cover, but it looks clean on the wall and the buttons push smoothly. Does exactly what it's supposed to.
Kohler K-75890-0 Lynk Flush Actuator Plate White
The auto-flush feature is what made me choose this one for the guest bath. It just flushes when you stand up. The bidet pressure is adjustable and the seat warmer works fine.
KERDE P30A Electric Bidet Seat w/ Auto Flush
Used this to add a half-bath in the basement where we didn't have traditional plumbing lines. It's a bit noisy when the pump kicks on, but it completely beats having to tear up the concrete floor.
Liberty Pumps ASCENTII-MUW Macerating Unit
The original flush valve broke, so I swapped it with this Geberit. The dual-flush actually helps save some water on the utility bill, and the chrome button feels pretty solid when you press it.
Geberit SV Typ 290 Dual Toilet Tank Chrome
If you have a toddler, just get this. The little training seat is built-in and magnetically snaps up into the lid when adults need to use it. Way better than having a plastic potty ring sitting on the bathroom floor.
Mayfair NextStep2 Toilet Seat w/ Potty, 2-Pack
Put this on our boat to replace an old manual pump. It's definitely quieter than the last macerator we had, and it hasn't clogged on us yet. Draws a reasonable amount of power.
SEAFLO 12V Quiet Flush Marine Toilet, Macerator
Replaced an old, wobbly seat with this one. The chrome hinges give it a slightly classic look that fits our older bathroom, and it stays firmly in place without shifting around.
KOHLER K-4615 Revival Elongated Toilet Seat Chrome