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.

[Dog_Folks]

Bumpyroad wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:
Let's get going folks. The last thread on TP, whether to fold or bunch it went 7 pages!

how about a link? I missed that one.
bumpy

Here you go, enjoy: Toilet Paper- Fold or Bunch

[Bumpyroad]

Dog Folks wrote:
Let's get going folks. The last thread on TP, whether to fold or bunch it went 7 pages!

how about a link? I missed that one.
bumpy

[Dog_Folks]

Let's get going folks. The last thread on TP, whether to fold or bunch it went 7 pages!

[Old-Biscuit]

These TP threads always cracks me up.......

No one gives a second thought to pooping and using TP in their homes but when it comes to an RV all kinds of 'ideas/methods' pop up.

When you flush a toilet at home the stuff goes down into drain line with 1 1/2-2 gallons of water which does not push all that stuff from one end of house down and out drain line to the sewer line or septic tank. The stuff sits there and waits for the next flow of water to help move it along and then waits again...

Rv toilet dumps directly into a holding tank thru a 3" line then floats around in liquid until dump time and then gets carried out in a big gush of liquid flow for a short distance down & out a 3" line......done.

Sheesh......it ain't rocket science nor does it have to be 'special'
Go to the bathroom, flush the toilet, dump when tank is almost full, rinse, add a couple gallons.
As for TP....I use 2 ply soft fluffy WAD and it gets flushed.

[JC2]

raygreg wrote:

U N B E L I E V A B L E........

If I ever got to this point of freakishness over my waste tanks, I would quickly realize the fun had gone out of camping and sell my coach the next day.

I agree, must be a full moon.

I also agree. There will always be people who are well, "different". Can't imagine having a black tank that is so clean that it sparkles like a diamond in a goats bottom. :R

[Dog_Folks]

missourijan wrote:
Go to www.gypsyjournal.net and read nick's blog today. Good common sense advice.

On Nick's blog Number 1 through 4 is good solid advice.

Going the pharmacy was written tongue in cheek. Please do not try that method.

[doxiemom11]

We put TP in our tank - use plenty of water when flushing the toilet ( 2 bowls when TP and solids present) and have lived full-time in our RV for almost 3 years. Never a problem. We do not use any additives other than lots of water.
You don't need the sensor to tell when black needs to be dumped - it will start making a gurgling/burping noise when you flush. You will know that it need to be dumped in a short time. We use any TP that says "septic safe".

I'm sure that the tanks were designed and meant to have solids and TP in it. I would use public facilities before I would put my TP anywhere other than the toilet.

[popeyemth]

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[mayo30]

Being on the silly side why don't people just by pass the whole paper,tank sensor, thing and use the grocery bag directly.You know groceries in garbage out,kinda catchy don't you think.Oh well.

[missourijan]

Go to www.gypsyjournal.net and read nick's blog today. Good common sense advice.

[Dog_Folks]

Bumpyroad wrote:
Not only do I save my used TP in a container,to avoid putting my hands anywhere near it I hire a valet who will wipe and dispose.
bumpy

Sure would see what interview questions you used hiring this person. LOL

[EsoxLucius]

My practice:
1. To maintain my blackwater holding tank I use two tablespoons of Happy Camper Odorless Holding Tank Treatment (53 cents) dissolved into two gallons of water dumped into an emptied blackwater tank.
2. Happy Camper is biodegradable, works in all temperatures, eliminates odor, dissolves toilet paper, liquifies waste, and keeps sensors working properly. I use any two-ply toilet paper that is safe for septic tanks.
3. Proliferation of anaerobic bacteria causes odor. Happy Camper promotes aerobic bacteria which crowds out or kills anaerobic bacteria and accelerates decomposition.
4. With Happy Camper there is no need to use excessive amounts of water. Just two gallons to start and normal use of the toilet and bathroom sink. Filling an empty black tank one-third full with water is wasteful.
5. Happy Camper is the one blackwater tank treatment I've found that does work. No colored chemicals, no detergent, no water softener, no bleach, no chemical tablets, and no excessive amounts of water.
6. If possible, I wait until my blackwater tank is at least half full before dumping.
7. It is easy and cheap to try Happy Camper to see if it does indeed work for you.

[popeyemth]

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[MinnCamper]

Use single ply A--wipe and a bunch of water! Geez

[Bumpyroad]

Not only do I save my used TP in a container,to avoid putting my hands anywhere near it I hire a valet who will wipe and dispose.
bumpy