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 rates 3.7 among RV gravity-flush boat or RV toilets; the Jabsco Twist n Lock 29090 Compact rates 3.1 among manual marine ones. The Dometic 400 Essential costs $17.80 less ($195.69 vs $213.49).
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Jabsco Twist n Lock 29090 Compact
#3 in Manual marineFull review
A compact hand-pumped head that fits small sailboat and powerboat compartments. Choose it when you want no wiring and no battery draw.
Amazon $213.49$213.49
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (RV gravity-flush and manual marine), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Dometic 400 Essential | Jabsco Twist n Lock 29090 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 65 $195.69, against other toilets in its group | 60 $213.49, 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 | 20 freshwater flush |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Dometic 400 Essential | Jabsco Twist n Lock 29090 Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Flushing | ||
| Type | Gravity | Manual |
| Freshwater flush | Yes | Yes |
| Water-saver flush | Yes | - |
| Macerator | No | No |
| Control | Foot pedal | - |
| Power | ||
| Draw at 12 V | None | None |
| Bowl and fit | ||
| Bowl size | Round, standard | Compact |
| Bowl material | Plastic | - |
| Household size | Yes | - |
| Soft-close seat | Yes | - |
| Seat height | 18 in | - |
| Rough-in | 7.6 in | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |