RV Toilet Paper

jcts43 · 02-23-2011, 10:06 AM

Please explain to me, what is the difference between RV Toilet Paper, and what you buy at the local store? Other than price.

frankm · 02-23-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jcts43

Please explain to me, what is the difference between RV Toilet Paper, and what you buy at the local store? Other than price.

The RV toilet paper is designed to leave your hand full of u know what. The TP at home isn't.

MtnGuy · 02-23-2011, 10:20 AM

Regular single sheet TP should work fine in an RV toilet. Don't use fluffy TP like Charmin or Cottenelle, or there could be trouble lurking in your tank.

Scotts makes a single sheet paper.

**KyDan** · 02-23-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by frankm

The RV toilet paper is designed to leave your hand full of u know what. The TP at home isn't.

EXACTLY

We buy what's on sale or simply bring our favorite from home.
Others here will swear it matters and you should only use
RV because it won't clog your holding tank.
I disagree.

There is an alternative--- we don't flush the TP in the RV.
We toss it in a waste basket in the john. We use a walmart
bag as a can liner and typically take out the trash each
evening with the kitchen scraps while we're doing our
evening walk-about.
We're old house-boaters and marine toilets absolutely don't
want TP of any kind so we've been potty trained that way.

Don't stress out over this!!

jcts43 · 02-23-2011, 11:14 AM

Not stressing out, just curious.
Thanks

hockeytownmom · 02-23-2011, 11:37 AM

Anyone use the Scott's RV TP? I found it at WalMart for under 3.00 for a 4pk.

edman87k5 · 02-23-2011, 11:50 AM

I believe the rv paper has a lot less wet strength, therefore it breaks down easier in water. Wwith a good rinse of the holding tank after every empty, you should be fine no matter what goes down it.
I make toilet paper for a living and have not bought any in over 10 years, I use the same stuff in the trailer as in the house. I can tell you that certain ones have a lot of wet strength and take a long time to break down whether at home or in the rv.

BigDTx · 02-23-2011, 11:57 AM

if you are unsure if your home TP is safe for septic/holding tanks, then take one square of it and put into a glass of water and shake up the glass. if the TP falls apart then you have nothing to worry about. We use Quilted northern, it is safe to use and cost's less/feels better.

scubieman · 02-23-2011, 12:27 PM

I agree with Danielflading. The reason people are so worred about TP is because it needs to break down. It will be stuck in places within your tank if it does not break down correctly. For example it may get stuck to your tank sensors giving you false readings. The best thing is put the tp in a glass of water for how ever long you thing you will go without dumping. If it falls apart then it will be easier to keep tank free of extra TP. If it is still together then prepare for it to be stuck through out the black water tank and POSSIBLE issues in the future.

Big Dawg · 02-23-2011, 12:34 PM

We have always bought RV TP when we had our hybrid. I have read lots of opinions on this. I believe it's how you clean out the black tank at the end of a trip that counts. Does anyone use the water softener trick to keep the tank "slick"?

scubieman · 02-23-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Dawg

We have always bought RV TP when we had our hybrid. I have read lots of opinions on this. I believe it's how you clean out the black tank at the end of a trip that counts. Does anyone use the water softener trick to keep the tank "slick"?

What is the trick and how do you get soft water?

MtnGuy · 02-23-2011, 12:46 PM

Using Calgon Water Softener in the black tank is supposed to keep the sides and probes slick so that solids will be easier to remove. I do that, and so far have not had a problem with my black tank.

jutojohn · 02-23-2011, 12:48 PM

we have used Charmain for 2 yeas fulltime everthing is fine

scubieman · 02-23-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnguy

Using Calgon Water Softener in the black tank is supposed to keep the sides and probes slick so that solids will be easier to remove. I do that, and so far have not had a problem with my black tank.

What about regular salt? Like for actual water softners? It may take awhile to break down but cheap.

MtnGuy · 02-23-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by scubieman

What about regular salt? Like for actual water softners? It may take awhile to break down but cheap.

NO. The salt used for water softeners is only a catalyst for the regeneration process.....it is not the same.

yvesm · 02-23-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jcts43

Please explain to me, what is the difference between RV Toilet Paper, and what you buy at the local store? Other than price.

Use Scotts RV toilet paper, works great and breaks down fast in your holding tank and not on your hands! Scott® Bath Tissue Products | Bathroom Tissue Rolls

you can find it at Walmart

BigDTx · 02-23-2011, 02:03 PM

I use RV DIGEST-IT and everything gets broken down, I do not use the Calgon.

RV DIGEST-IT, is worth every penny and I have been told it is the best product out there.

MtnGuy · 02-23-2011, 06:32 PM

This is an interesting read: RV Waste Water Treatment

The 2nd section is on the Geo method. Seems like the author of the website no longer uses the Geo method. I use the Calgon in my black tank, along with a deodorizer, but I do not use bleach in the tank. I would be a little leery of mixing bleach with other chemicals.

**Herk7769** · 02-23-2011, 08:13 PM

Scoob, google Calgon Water Softener and you will get the formula. It is a chemical with very specific qualities that keep dirt from sticking to stuff; like clothes and black tanks. It is not salt.

As to RV Digester; I bought a quart and man does this work like a champ.

I still use Calgon and laundry soap; but after a month of dry camping I find the RV Digester is needed. I do the 24 hour soak and dump when we get into hookups.

edman87k5 · 02-23-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Danielflading

if you are unsure if your home TP is safe for septic/holding tanks, then take one square of it and put into a glass of water and shake up the glass. if the TP falls apart then you have nothing to worry about. We use Quilted northern, it is safe to use and cost's less/feels better.

Thanks.
As for a easily broken down home paper, angel soft would probably be the best bet.
I personally have never put anything but quilted northern in my trailer toilet and have no problems, and quilted northern is a lot harder to break down than rv paper or value paper.

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