Johnson Pump AquaT Manual Compact vs Thetford Aqua-Magic VI Low Profile

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Thetford Aqua-Magic VI Low Profile rates 3.6 among RV gravity-flush boat or RV toilets; the Johnson Pump AquaT Manual Compact rates 3.1 among manual marine ones. The Thetford Aqua-Magic VI Low Profile costs $11.31 less ($147.69 vs $159).

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Johnson Pump AquaT Manual Compact vs Thetford Aqua-Magic VI Low Profile

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 weightThetford Aqua-Magic VI Low ProfileJohnson Pump AquaT Manual Compact
Overall rating3.6/53.1/5
Value 25%89 $147.69, against other toilets in its group80 $159, against other toilets in its group
Flush water 20%50 flush volume not published (neutral score used)26 0.7 gal (2.5 L) per flush
Power draw 15%100 no electrical draw100 no electrical draw
Features 25%55 soft-close seat, freshwater flush, water-saver flush25 ceramic or porcelain bowl
Warranty 15%0 1-year warranty0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

Thetford Aqua-Magic VI Low ProfileJohnson Pump AquaT Manual Compact
Flushing
TypeGravityManual
Flush water-Raw or fresh
Water per flush-0.7 gal
Freshwater flushYes-
Water-saver flushYes-
MaceratorNoNo
ControlFoot pedalHand pump
Power
Draw at 12 VNoneNone
Bowl and fit
Bowl sizeLow profileCompact
Bowl material-Porcelain
Soft-close seatYesNo
Inlet hose-3/4 in
Discharge hose-1-1/2 in
Build
Weight-21.2 lb
Warranty1 year-

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