Yeah I know this is a strange topic.I have always bought "RV" toilet paper but I'm wondering if it is really necessary? It's so much more expensive than other TP.I'm thinking I could just use the regular stuff we bought at Costco.The package says "septic Safe" just like the rv stuff.Opinions?

That's all I do. Septic safe paper, and plenty of water so nothing dries out in the tank.

In all the years we have been RVing we have never ever used RV toilet paper. Anything off the shelf that she would use in your house is OK. Why pay more.

It's been discused several times. RV toilet paper is a waste of money, use the paper of your choice.Your black tank is a holding tank, not a septic tank. I think many, myself included, use septic safe paper.

We’ve used Costco TP forever! Like Dave says, use plenty of water so it can slosh around in the tank. This is for any TP!The only downside with Costco is if you run out while on the road, you’re going to have to use another brand or find a place to store that huge package!Norm

The "standard" test is to put your favorite brand in a container of water and shake it. If it breaks apart, you're good to go. Some multi-ply papers have glues that cause problems with black tank sensors. These will not break put in the jar test.Remember, the black tank is a holding tank, not a septic tank. Stuff shouldn't sit in there long enough for the bacterial breakdown to take over.

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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Jan 31, 2021
One of those threads that you think you got rid of, but it backed up to create problems......again!
drsteve
Explorer
Jan 30, 2021
Who dug up this crappy thread?
mobeewan
Explorer
Jan 29, 2021
IT'S ALIVE!! IT'S ALIVE!!
magicbus
Explorer II
Jan 29, 2021
A thread sorrowfully back from the dead. :b

Dave
Allworth
Explorer II
Jan 29, 2021
Not AGAIN!!
Guy_Roan
Explorer
Jan 29, 2021
RV toilet paper is a rip off !
Don't waste your money on it.
In 30 years of RV'ing and three different trailers we never had a plug up and never had a problem with our black water tank

Guy
Allworth
Explorer II
Jul 25, 2020
Maybe it depends on how much you use at one time??
opnspaces
Navigator II
Jul 25, 2020
Boon Docker wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
Ok everyone. Let me know how that quality 2 ply works in your tanks? And let me know if you’ve never had a plugged line.
The good quality 1ply and 2 ply will not break down fast of at all. When the time comes to dump that wad will plug the drain.
Cheap single ply would be the way to go if you don’t want to use RV paper. I’ve used RV paper since we started RVing and I’ve had no issues. I do have some cheap paper we bought when people were hoarding it and that’s all we could find. It dissolves/breaks up quickly so it should be OK in the holding tank.

I would never say use anything you would use at home. It’s just not all good for RV use!

I disagree. I have been using Charmin for years. I does not break down and I have never ever had a problem with it clogging anything.

15 years and never a problem with mine.
wopachop
Explorer
Jul 25, 2020
I dont understand how a competent human being could buy Costco toilet paper more than once.
Boon_Docker
Explorer III
Jul 17, 2020
I would say that toilet paper is never a problem. The problem is the lack of a good amount of water in the tank.

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