Black Tank & Toilet Paper

[Larryzv7]

So I’m just wondering what others think about this. A camp host told me today that she does not put toilet paper in the toilet because it causes faulty sensor readings, sticks to the walls of the black tank, and can clog the drain system.

She told me that she puts all of her soiled toilet paper in a plastic grocery store bag and throws it out with the trash. She claims she has never had a faulty sensor reading or clogged drain pipe since doing this.

I do not buy the commercial RV black tank products, mainly because they are so expensive, rather I pour some bleach in my toilet after dumping the black tank, and that usually dissolves human waste as well as toilet paper.

I have heard of people doing all sorts of things when it comes to cleaning their black tank or using toilet paper. Some will only buy the RV camping type toilet paper while others use the commercial brand black tank cleaning products.

What are your opinions, if any, on this? What do you use to clean your black tank and do you use regular or RV type toilet paper? Yeah, it does sound like a bunch of crap.

[Bumpyroad]

catmancando wrote:
didn't realize so many people were into tp and saving it if they used cloth they could wash it and reuse it just like diapers:R

bingo. you have hit upon the perfect solution. just put a diaper pail next to the potty, throw your cloth TP in that and wash, preferably at the camp ground's laundromat.
bumpy

[catmancando]

didn't realize so many people were into tp and saving it if they used cloth they could wash it and reuse it just like diapers:R

[WoodGlue]

TEST FOR RV SAFE TOILET PAPER

Testing RV Toilet Paper Video

Costco (Kirkland) brand is about the cheapest 2/3 ply paper that will definitely break up in a toilet, and not clog the sensors.

Put a couple of squares in a cup of water and stir it with a knife. You'll be convinced.

WoodGlue

[CarneyMama]

I've traveled full-time for 8 years in a carnival (my husband for about 11 years) and everyone I know, from tiny little bumper-pulls to $500k coaches, puts their toilet paper in their trash can.

We do it simply because that's what I've always been taught and seen in practice. It's what we're used to.

Whether someone else flushes or bags, it makes no difference to me in the least. It's not my trailer. I'll continue to bag.

I do like that one person's idea to use cheapy sandwich baggies to.contain the paper, smell and all.

[DianneOK]

Bumpy....maybe not......

[Bumpyroad]

HUMM, I assumed that sailordive's post was sarcasm. was I wrong?
bumpy

[Bill_Satellite]

1. Should I put paper in the tank?
Yes, you bet!

2. Like many mentioned should I put a cup of detergent a cup of Clagon and 5 gallons of water?
No, never. Just be sure there is enough liquid in there by the time you want to empty.

3. If I do 2 above won't my tank be full before I use it?
Yes, so don't.

4. I can look in the tank to see its full so do I care if I have no sensor?
No, there is no need for you to have a sensor when you have a visual option.

[popeyemth]

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[2oldman]

Larryzv7 wrote:
A camp host told me today that she does not put toilet paper in the toilet because it causes faulty sensor readings, sticks to the walls of the black tank, and can clog the drain system.

She told me that she puts all of her soiled toilet paper in a plastic grocery store bag and throws it out with the trash.

Yuck, not in my house.

I will live with faulty sensor readings (most everyone does) and my black tank has never been clogged, not once in 10 years of freely putting Scott tissue in the tank, along with plenty of water. It's the plenty of water part that most people forget.

If you feel that TP is the bane of your black tank, then do what you feel is best.

[EsoxLucius]

Sailordive wrote:
I have a new Sportsmobile with a 5 gallon black tank and no sensor.

1. Should I put paper in the tank?
2. Like many mentioned should I put a cup of detergent a cup of Clagon and 5 gallons of water?
3. If I do 2 above won't my tank be full before I use it?
4. I can look in the tank to see its full so do I care if I have no sensor?

Find your Porta Potti model and read the operating instructions:
http://www.thetford.com/HOME/CUSTOMERSUPPORT/ProductManuals/tabid/265/Default.aspx
Just use it, TP and all, and dump it.

[popeyemth]

You have a Porta-Potti not a large holding tank .

[Sailordive]

I have a new Sportsmobile with a 5 gallon black tank and no sensor.

1. Should I put paper in the tank?
2. Like many mentioned should I put a cup of detergent a cup of Clagon and 5 gallons of water?
3. If I do 2 above won't my tank be full before I use it?
4. I can look in the tank to see its full so do I care if I have no sensor?

[gma77]

We use common Cottonelle, and have for seven years. We are full-timers and find the key is keeping the tank clean. We have a separate sink in the toilet area that goes into the black tank and use this sink to wash our hands or do other bathroom cleaning tasks. This makes sure the fluids in the tank are quite liquid. Opening the toilet drain and flushing the tank with water could help. We NEVER let the fluids sit for any length of time before draining.

[USMC-0311-0321]

Yes, I added the bidet. Installed a pressure temperature mixing valve in the basement to get 100* water temp. I also installed a residential water softener,r/o drinking water system and a instant hot water dispenser for tea /coffee and all sorts of comforts. I wanted to have all comforts of home before making this lifestyle switch.