Black tank and toilet paper and chemicals
I have kind of a gross question. What kind of toilet paper do you use in your camper? We have been using Costco brand toilet paper and the chemical that comes in individual plastic packets. We have...
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MUST get tank clean after each camping trip. :D
Getting black tank clean takes WORK.... :(
I've tried the Valterra back flush elbow with limited success. Just filling the tank to near full or full gives limited success. Chemicals don't do a lot to break down the solids in the short time it's in the tank. Tried the bag of ice trick once without success. The GEO method might work but I've never tried it.
I can now get the tank spotless. We have a built-in flusher (rinser). I use it around 3-6 times for 5 or so minutes while breaking camp and then I fill the tank until it is nearly full and let it rip... I know it's clean when I can see little droplets of yellow ABS glue on the tank bottom. It's really nice having a really clean tank - no clogging, no false readings, full use of the tank's capacity and no chemical cleaners required. If you can see white on the bottom of the tank, it's not clean.
It also really helps to put 3-5 gallons of water in the tanks each time before using it after dumping and using plenty of water when you flush the p**p down.
A Tornado Rotary tank rinser is definitely a worthwhile upgrade but you'll need access to your black tank. You can see the upgrade on ModMyRV.com
There are at least two types of Costco TP. One breaks down and the other does not. Just because TP is labelled for RV use does not mean it breaks down. I did the TP test once and found that one of the major RV brands did not break down. I think it was Thetford but I'd have to dig up my notes. We use either the Costco TP or one of the other household brands. RV TP is mafia-priced and not worth it. If you find something that does break down, it might help if you cut the label off the package and stick it say on an inside cabinet door of your bathroom.
I think that TP that does not break down can end up fouling the tank sensors easier.
Getting black tank clean takes WORK.... :(
I've tried the Valterra back flush elbow with limited success. Just filling the tank to near full or full gives limited success. Chemicals don't do a lot to break down the solids in the short time it's in the tank. Tried the bag of ice trick once without success. The GEO method might work but I've never tried it.
I can now get the tank spotless. We have a built-in flusher (rinser). I use it around 3-6 times for 5 or so minutes while breaking camp and then I fill the tank until it is nearly full and let it rip... I know it's clean when I can see little droplets of yellow ABS glue on the tank bottom. It's really nice having a really clean tank - no clogging, no false readings, full use of the tank's capacity and no chemical cleaners required. If you can see white on the bottom of the tank, it's not clean.
It also really helps to put 3-5 gallons of water in the tanks each time before using it after dumping and using plenty of water when you flush the p**p down.
A Tornado Rotary tank rinser is definitely a worthwhile upgrade but you'll need access to your black tank. You can see the upgrade on ModMyRV.com
There are at least two types of Costco TP. One breaks down and the other does not. Just because TP is labelled for RV use does not mean it breaks down. I did the TP test once and found that one of the major RV brands did not break down. I think it was Thetford but I'd have to dig up my notes. We use either the Costco TP or one of the other household brands. RV TP is mafia-priced and not worth it. If you find something that does break down, it might help if you cut the label off the package and stick it say on an inside cabinet door of your bathroom.
I think that TP that does not break down can end up fouling the tank sensors easier.
