Dometic 400 Essential
A light, drop-in replacement for most RV toilets at a modest price.
Amazon $195.69$195.69
The Dometic 400 Essential is the better boat or RV toilet overall, rated 3.7 to 3.6. The Dometic 400 Essential leads on value. The Camco Premium Ceramic RV Toilet wins on features. The Dometic 400 Essential costs $58.79 less ($195.69 vs $254.48).
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Camco Premium Ceramic RV Toilet
A ceramic RV toilet with everything in the box for a straightforward swap.
Amazon $254.48$254.48
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Dometic 400 Essential for value ($195.69, against other toilets in its group vs $254.48, against other toilets in its group).
- Choose the Camco Premium Ceramic RV Toilet for features (ceramic or porcelain bowl, soft-close seat, freshwater flush, water-saver flush, household-size bowl vs soft-close seat, freshwater flush, water-saver flush, household-size bowl).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every RV gravity-flush boat or RV toilet; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Dometic 400 Essential | Camco Premium Ceramic RV Toilet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 65 $195.69, against other toilets in its group | 43 $254.48, against other toilets in its group |
| Flush water 20% | 50 flush volume not published (neutral score used) | 50 flush volume not published (neutral score used) |
| Power draw 15% | 100 no electrical draw | 100 no electrical draw |
| Features 25% | 75 soft-close seat, freshwater flush, water-saver flush, household-size bowl | 100 ceramic or porcelain bowl, soft-close seat, freshwater flush, water-saver flush, household-size bowl |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Dometic 400 Essential | Camco Premium Ceramic RV Toilet | |
|---|---|---|
| Flushing | ||
| Type | Gravity | Gravity |
| Freshwater flush | Yes | Yes |
| Water-saver flush | Yes | Yes |
| Macerator | No | No |
| Control | Foot pedal | Two-step foot pedal |
| Power | ||
| Draw at 12 V | None | None |
| Bowl and fit | ||
| Bowl size | Round, standard | Standard |
| Bowl material | Plastic | Ceramic |
| Household size | Yes | Yes |
| Soft-close seat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat height | 18 in | 18 in |
| Rough-in | 7.6 in | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |