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obie311
Explorer II
Sep 27, 2021

Touchy subject - proper toilet paper for black tank

I hope this is the appropriate spot to post this. If not, mods please move or delete if it's too touchy.

I'm wondering if there's a consensus on the best toilet paper to use for our black tanks? I'm planning to stock up for a long trip.

I've heard anecdotally that the Kirkland house brand is good, but I don't know if that's accurate. At home, I'm a believer in Charmin heavy-duty.

The parameters are:
  • efficacy
  • dependability and dissolveability
  • comfort level
  • cost per application
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Though TP is TP not all TP is the same.. Scotts Single Ply is rated Good. Charmin multi-ply quilted is not..
    The rating is based on how fast it 'Falls apart' in water.. Even the longer lasting ones by the time I finish up Stand up. Pull up. Zip up. Belt up, exit the RV, walk around to ye old dump valve... No problem.

    What did I use for several years without issue *Full timing*
    Company called Boxed.com also their url Store brand is Prince and Spring.

    NOTE this is a "Big box" store like Sam's or Costco. But it's good quality product and did not cause an issue.. I'm no longer in the RV but I still have nearly a full "Case" of P&S TP in ye old smallest room of my apartment not counting closets.
  • Single ply Scotts works in my home septic and TT holding tank.

    Experiment put a couple of sheets in a glass of water overnight and check the next morning. See for yourself if you'll have issues with TP that doesn't break down.
  • I buy septic safe Scotts. Not sure why its a touchy subject, the TP you buy in your camper only affects you and your camper. I don't care if you use wet wipes or cardboard... its your potential mess to clean up, not mine.
  • While I have a brand I look for, I buy whatever is on sale for the cheapest price.
    I grab some from home and stock the RV without giving it another thought.
    And I don't use any treatment of my black tank, just water.
    As above, TP is TP.
    Never had a problem, ever.
  • We have been on septic systems for over 20 years and have never used specific TP at home or in our TTs.
  • Tyler0215 wrote:
    TP is TP.


    X2
    Use what ever you use at home.
    I use Charmin, it does not disintegrate like the over hyped RV toilet paper. And it never causes any problem with the black tank.
  • It's a holding tank, not a septic tank.
    That said, I do use septic safe TP.
    I have used non-septic safe TP with no problems.

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