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Toilet Paper?

esox07
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Explorer
Is it really necessary to use RV toilet paper or can I just use some good old Scotts septic safe stuff. I hate paying three times as much for crappy toilet paper and it is a hassle when you run out.
Minnesota Viking fan trapped in Wisconsin
2011 KZ Sportsmen Classic 19BH
2013 Chevy Silverado 1500, Ext Cab, 5.3L Z71, 4x4
Boliy 3600si
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Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Explorer II
:h Now I "have herd" that if you take those rolls of stickies and put them in the camp fire one at a time they make kinda cute distinctive colors at night. :E

nomad_2971
Explorer
Explorer
old guy wrote:
mikensallyt wrote:
I know that this may sound gross but ..... Place a small trash can in the bathroom. Just roll up the paper and toss it in the can. You can also use those plastic grocery bags to roll it up in. Just remember to empty the trash can.
yes that is gross, it's a holding tank not a septic tank. how do you put up with the smell. I'll use the toilet thank you very much.


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jfkmk
Explorer
Explorer
mlts22 wrote:
I don't worry about it. Get a beater from a defunct mixer, weld or duct tape it onto a rod, put the rod in the jaws of a drill, shove the end of the road into the black tank, and hit the switch on the drill... any solid tissue will be liquid in no time.


Ahh! Stirred, not shaken!:)

Fizz
Explorer
Explorer
It's a holding tank!

the_vfox
Explorer
Explorer
The only RV toilet paper we have used was when we bought our Cub in 1999 and go it free.

Ever since then we have used normal household paper and clogs have never been an issue.
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old_guy
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Explorer
mikensallyt wrote:
I know that this may sound gross but ..... Place a small trash can in the bathroom. Just roll up the paper and toss it in the can. You can also use those plastic grocery bags to roll it up in. Just remember to empty the trash can.
yes that is gross, it's a holding tank not a septic tank. how do you put up with the smell. I'll use the toilet thank you very much.

mikensallyt
Explorer
Explorer
I know that this may sound gross but ..... Place a small trash can in the bathroom. Just roll up the paper and toss it in the can. You can also use those plastic grocery bags to roll it up in. Just remember to empty the trash can.
Retired USN 1996, RMCS(SW/AW)
Traveling solo in my 2015 Thor Challenger since my wife of 25 years went solo to the Lord
Seems like every trip out there's a warranty repair on it afterwards
F/T in two years from now. Last child to graduate first.

mlts22
Explorer
Explorer
I don't worry about it. Get a beater from a defunct mixer, weld or duct tape it onto a rod, put the rod in the jaws of a drill, shove the end of the road into the black tank, and hit the switch on the drill... any solid tissue will be liquid in no time.

imgoin4it
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Explorer
What toed toes says !!!
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toedtoes
Explorer III
Explorer III
AngelSoft broke down better than the RV stuff also. Those tests are all over the internet and show that a septic safe toilet paper is just as safe to use in an RV as RV toilet paper.

The reason why people have to ask is because there are many who tell them "if you want to clog up your valves and sensors, then go ahead and use household brands" when the evidence shows that's not true.
1975 American Clipper RV with Dodge 360 (photo in profile)
1998 American Clipper Fold n Roll Folding Trailer
Both born in Morgan Hill, CA to Irv Perch (Daddy of the Aristocrat trailers)

jfkmk
Explorer
Explorer
Ed_Gee wrote:
Why does anyone have to ask? It's so easy to test. Take an RV paper and a regular roll from your house, put them in jars of water and shake them up. The results are quite distinctive. If you don't care above t clogging up your black tank sensor or valves, feel free to use those house brands.


I used rv paper so far but tried the test you're referring to. Surprisingly, the stuff I use in the house (Scott's) the house brand broke down much better than the rv stuff. So, next trip it's Scott's!

Ed_Gee
Explorer II
Explorer II
Why does anyone have to ask? It's so easy to test. Take an RV paper and a regular roll from your house, put them in jars of water and shake them up. The results are quite distinctive. If you don't care above t clogging up your black tank sensor or valves, feel free to use those house brands.
Ed - on the Central Oregon coast
2018 Winnebago Fuse 23A
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esox07
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Explorer
OK, I will just grab a couple rolls from the house next time instead of making a special trip to throw my money at what looks and feels like dollar store toilet paper.
Minnesota Viking fan trapped in Wisconsin
2011 KZ Sportsmen Classic 19BH
2013 Chevy Silverado 1500, Ext Cab, 5.3L Z71, 4x4
Boliy 3600si
AAA Plus RV

toedtoes
Explorer III
Explorer III
Charmen, Costco, AngelSoft, etc. all disintegrate just as easily as RV stuff. Northern is the worst - it does not disintegrate easily and will clog up regular house pipes.
1975 American Clipper RV with Dodge 360 (photo in profile)
1998 American Clipper Fold n Roll Folding Trailer
Both born in Morgan Hill, CA to Irv Perch (Daddy of the Aristocrat trailers)