RV toilet paper now that Walmart is gone?

It is my opinion based upon experience that weather one is snowbirding or doing week trips or even weekend trips that the type of toilet paper is less important than the amount of paper one uses . The other factor that contributes greatly to "plugs" or leaky valves is the amount of water one uses per flush on the "job". We use plenty of water to flush and have not had a problem . One more important , very important thing I do when draining my tanks.After draining the black water tank first, I leave the black water tank valve open when I drain the gray water . I also have a valve on the outward pipe where I connect the drain hose that I close a few times while draining the gray water . This forces a back up which allows the gray water to back flush through and into the black water tank. To complete my operation I once again close the blackwater valve and refill the black water tank, about 1/2 full, with clean water by letting water run through the toilet . I have a piece of wood to hold the foot valve open . This is only done while at a full hook up site .I once again drain the black water tank. I then, close the black water valve and add at least 3 gals of water to the empty black water tank to have a watery base for the next tank cycle . Go ahead , shoot holes in my procedure , but I have yet to have a plugged tank or valve while doing it this way, even while traveling for 5 months.We also use very good toilet paper which means we use less and have no poke throughs! Life is Good.

MTPockets1 wrote:
Sooooo, if I understand it, I should stop using the Sears Robuck Catalog pages?

Who is Robuck? Is that some special Sears store?

There's nothing magical about RV toilet paper. We've used Angel Soft for years because we used it in the house. Lately we've been using Costco Kirkland brand because we use it in the house. Use what you use in your house.

sowego wrote:
The last time I read an RV toidy paper question I ran the test on our normal Angel Soft (1 sheet in a jar of water, shaking after a few minutes). It worked like a dream and a few minutes later the paper had indeed broken down completely.

So, as I read this newer post I ran the test again with our newest package of Angel Soft...after over 15 minutes it indeed broke down like before...so mystery solved. OP, maybe someone was spinning a fish tale! Rumors are just that until proven otherwise.

The problem is the shaking. I currently have the same test going without shaking. Been almost 12 hours without any breakdown at all. Remember not all of us are weekend warriors (BTW aren't you a snowbird?), but sit in a spot for a month at a time (which I'm currently doing.) There is no shaking of the tanks. Even your test is showing a change in the product. It went from a few minutes to 15 (wish I had some of the old stuff to compare against). Now without the shaking it takes hours if not maybe days.

My Angel Soft test is currently holding it's form and can still even be picked up without tearing. Not a good thing in my books for those that sit in one spot for a month or more at a time.

I've gotten a few plugs while dumping this winter. I've been always able to free them with back flushing. When I did that a big chuck of paper would shoot thru the clear fitting. I thought it was the prior owner of the rig using the wrong TP, starting now to think it's the Angel Soft.

The last time I read an RV toidy paper question I ran the test on our normal Angel Soft (1 sheet in a jar of water, shaking after a few minutes). It worked like a dream and a few minutes later the paper had indeed broken down completely.

So, as I read this newer post I ran the test again with our newest package of Angel Soft...after over 15 minutes it indeed broke down like before...so mystery solved. OP, maybe someone was spinning a fish tale! Rumors are just that until proven otherwise.

Oh boy. Must be winter because we've made it to three pages of contentious discourse on what to use to wipe our cornholio with after firing of the morning mud musket.

For the love of god, just wipe with whatever brings you a sense of anal nirvana.

I'm not sure what Wal Mart has to do with Angel Soft. It's found in other stores.

I love toilet paper and black tank threads. Everyone has an opinion and is willing to share their likes and dislikes, some of which are downright hilarious. Keep 'em coming!

Okie1 wrote:
Could you please explain your statement, I have been in the wastewater industry for many years and I have NEVER heard or seen such a problem.

camperpaul wrote:
Septic safe is advertising hype.

There are many products on the market that are advertized as "Septic Safe" or "Safe for Septic Tanks" that will not damage the concrete tank but will kill the anaerobic bacterial culture that is necessary to the operation of the septic system.

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TP can damage concrete :h TP which is applied to sentive areas can also destroy bacteria like a 10% bleach solution :h

All this time I thought Septic Safe meant it won't clog a drain field. Of course I didn't read that on the Internet and I'm not a French model either.

Could you please explain your statement, I have been in the wastewater industry for many years and I have NEVER heard or seen such a problem.

camperpaul wrote:
Septic safe is advertising hype.

There are many products on the market that are advertized as "Septic Safe" or "Safe for Septic Tanks" that will not damage the concrete tank but will kill the anaerobic bacterial culture that is necessary to the operation of the septic system.