chuckstovall

Thanks - great info. Some follow-up questions, if you don't mind. Is it the F45s model? Do you recall the length? Where did you buy it?

Thanks for the input. Does it have struts/legs for stabilization?

On my 2017 LEII, I've had problems with my Carefree manual awning. Specifically the plastic parts involved with the struts. I'm done trying to keep it functional and am ready to replace it. I'd read that at some point Oliver had gone to Fiamma (not sure if that is correct) and that they now supply Girard. I'm happy with manual operation but would like something that is simple, dependable and easy to use. I'm confident with doing the install myself so just need to find the right one. If you like yours, what do you have? If you've replaced yours, what did you get? Did anyone DIY on the replacement? Along that line, I measure my current awning at 14'4" outside to outside of mechanism, with the actual fabric closer to 14'. Jason tells me the current LEII's come with 16'. Lastly, has anyone swapped their as-built manual for a powered awning? If so, can you fill me in please? Thanks in advance!

Thanks Derek. Very easy swap.

Thanks rideaduece. Same boat here and ordered the same replacement. I do notice that the Atwood had 2 red wires and 1 black and the RV brand one only requires 1 red and 1 black. I'm assuming you just twisted the 2 reds together to attach to the red on the RV detector?

I'm still researching GJ. I'll either do another Dometic (311 if I do stay Dometic) or Thetford Aqua-Magic Style Plus low profile. Both about the same cost. Thetford appears to have much more in the way of replacement parts while Dometic offers next to none.

Thanks so much. You got me looking at the Thetford Aqua-Magic Style II low profile. Have you already done the swap? You mentioned good experience with Thetford. Can you elaborate? From what I can see, it should be plug and play? For us, it could be a great swap, very minimally lower than the current (older model 310 at 15" high) which would be good for my wife. Cheaper (at least from Amazon) but without Free Return and I'm guessing it wouldn't be cheap to send back.

Geronimo John -- Well said! I wish there were another alternative, but to be fair, Dometic customer service has been responded to my emails the last couple of days and I remain hopeful that they'll at least get me some useful info. I'll share what I learn. Meantime, I'm starting a search for some Sears and Roebucks and/or Montgomery Ward's catalogues. bhncb -- thank you. Was the 311 in your Ollie? When I compare the pics from Dometic's website, it really looks to me that the porcelain bowl on the 310 is fluted but the bowl on the 311 is more rounded. I'll be interested to know if the Thetford is any more robust than the Dometic. The guts of the pedal to flush ball connection are horrendously under-engineered and I do believe that your assertion that the Oliver base torques the pedal when fully depressed exacerbates the issue. I'm currently waiting on a response from Dometic customer service as to what exact model I need to order. I just sent them a pic of the label from my toilet so they have the S/N, etc. I'm wondering if Oliver didn't spec a 310 with a 311 base? I'm sure I can't get that particular combo. I might go with the 311 as it's only 1.5" lower than the actual measured 310 I have and it might be more comfortable for my wife. Of course, the 311 is significantly more expensive than the 310!! Just got a reply on my Oliver ticket: We use the Dometic 311 low-profile on our campers today. The Dometic 310 may have changed specs since the install on your camper in 2017. That may answer my follow-up question to bhncb. Thanks all for your input. I'll update as this saga continues. (We are headed to AZ mid-February, so hopefully I get some movement. I couldn't resist -- sorry again!)

Ain't nuthin' easy! 🙂 I've exhausted every avenue I can think of and am resigned to just ordering another toilet and throw out the perfectly good (except for the broken underengineered connection from pedal shaft to flusher ball) one the came with the Ollie. I'm ready to order a new 310 which is what the sticker on the OEM toilet says. Went out to measure and verify and found that my toilet is 15 inches from bottom of base to top of the lid (when closed) or 15.5 inches from base to top of porcelain at the back of the hinged lid area. Dometic's specs for the 310 (standard height) say 18 inches and for the 311 (low-profile) say 13.5 inches. Looking at my pictures of mine (first pic), mine is just between heights. What?? I'll reopen my ticket with Oliver and see what they have to say. (I also note the fluted shape of the bowl on mine is similar to the 310, but very dissimilar to the rounded shape of the 311, but the stand on which the porcelain bowl rests appears much shorter on mine than the 310 and more similar in height to the 311). So confusing. Anyone have any thots? .

Update: The Dometic 310 Gravity Toilet, White, Standard Height but upgraded to wood, slow close seat was initially priced at $220 on Amazon. Then went up to $295. Late last week it dropped to $150 so I just bit the bulllit and ordered it. If for some reason it's not correct, it's free returns. I'll add the Beech Lane upgraded valve (see Brian's recommendation above) just because it'll be easier prior to installing the toilet. When I'm done, I should have some toilet parts to sell here!

Thanks Bryan. I'll call them in the morning. Chuck

Agree Geronimo John. I'm sure they have their reasons ($$$) but what a waste!

I just noticed on Amazon that I can get the all plastic version for less $. Since the ceramic bowl on mine is good and the base (including the pedal assembly) appear to be the same on both, I may order it and scavenge what I need.

Thanks Geronimo John, Bill and Brian. I've winterized the camper and put it in storage now. Will finish the job in the spring when we head to AZ. Will definitely use the upgraded valve Brian. Thanks. Chuck

Thanks Bill. I will call Dometic today. Not sure if I can muster up enough tears, but I'll try. 🥲