Because of the unique situation that an RV toilet encounters, it often requires special toilet paper to meet the conditions that a camper or vacationer would encounter.
RV toilet paper can tear and rip apart into small pieces and dissolve much quicker whereas regular tissue paper cannot do this.
In This article we will look at all the different aspects of RV Toilet Paper ,How It Works ,What is RV toilet paper and FAQ
What is RV Toilet Paper?
RV toilet paper is designed to dissolve quickly in order to avoid clogging your sewage system or tank. The paper has been specially designed for RV use.
RV toilet paper is typically soft and plyable that can come apart very easily when wet, rips or breaks during flushing, and dissolve well during flushing.
Types of RV Toilet Paper
There are two types of RV toilet paper: standard RV toilet paper and biodegradable RV toilet paper. The standard stuff degrades a little slower, but it should still be present in your tank.
It may also contain added scents or dyes, which may make it smell better but can be irritating to people with sensitive skin.
The cost of biodegradable camping toilet paper is higher, but it is better for the environment. The good brands are still as comfortable to use, but they degrade faster and are less dense, preventing clogs.
What is the best toilet paper to use in a RV?
When it comes to purchasing the best RV toilet paper, there are a few things to keep in mind. You can’t just go out and buy any regular toilet paper for your RV unless you want a massive clog on your hands.
The best RV toilet paper, in our opinion, must be dissolvable for your holding tank while also being soft on your skin.
Scott Rapid Dissolving Toilet Paper Tissue
Scott is one of the best brands of RV toilet paper available. It’s cheap, it holds up well in use, and it degrades quickly in your holding tank – up to four times faster than regular TP!
Thetford Aqua-Soft Toilet Tissue
Thetford, a leading RV and camping sanitation company, designed this toilet paper specifically for RVs. This is a soft, two-ply toilet tissue that is extremely absorbent.
Aqua-Soft tissue is completely biodegradable and dissolves quickly, preventing clogging in your holding tank. This option is available online and in some RV supply stores.
Firebelly Outfitters RV Toilet Paper
To prevent clogs, this toilet paper is 2-ply, biodegradable, and quick-dissolving. Firebelly tissue is also extremely soft. And if you want to buy eco-friendly toilet paper with a purpose, Firebelly is the brand to go with – they’re a family and veteran-owned company on a mission to improve RVing and camping products.
Where To Buy RV Toilet Paper?
RV toilet paper is available online in a variety of stores, including Amazon. Walmart also sells RV and motorhome toilet paper. It’s also available at most camping supply stores, such as Camping World.
RV toilet paper is almost always available in stores that specialize in selling RV and motorhome accessories.
Can you use regular toilet paper in an RV?
The usual “regular toilet paper” that we use in every day life on the other hand, tends to tear instead of being able to separate with no residue left behind during flushing, is not very plyable and doesn’t dissolve as well as RV toilet paper does.
Can You Use RV Toilet Paper In a Regular Toilet?
Yes, RV toilet paper can be used in a regular toilet.
However, it may not work as well as the average roll of toilet paper. If you are looking to use RV toilet paper in a regular toilet, you should ensure that it is meant for such use.
Sometimes there will be a notation printed on the package stating which type or brand of toilets it can be used with. If no indication is available, a test can be performed the next time you have to change your RV’s toilet paper .
In these cases the best option is often to carry a portable toilet when camping in remote areas rather than risk penalties.
How Do RV Toilets Work
1) The sewage tank has a GPM (gallons per minute) pump that pumps the waste out of the tank through a sewer hose to a holding tank (that can be emptied at an RV dump station) or to a sewer pipe that dumps into the city’s sewers via manholes.
2) When you go inside your RV toilet, this action activates another on-board pump (maybe 12V or 24V), which draws water from the Fresh Water Tank until there is enough weight to tip the balance arm to open up an inlet valve for raw city water to fill up the bowl and flush the toilet.
3) When you are done with your RV toilet, an on-board pump (maybe 12V or 24V) activates again to send water from the sink spigot, through a hose into the bowl and flushes away the remnants of “deposits” in the bowl to be flushed out into city sewers via manholes (and eventually end up at wastewater treatment plants).
4) If you have a motor home instead of an RV, then there probably is no holding tank for sewage so it gets dump directly into city sewer pipes via manholes.
Where Do You Empty RV Toilets?
In some cases, the black-water holding tank may be emptied at a sewage treatment plant instead of an approved dumping station, although this is discouraged by most manufacturers who will void the vehicle’s warranty if it is done.
In these instances where there are no dumping stations there may possibly be alternative disposal methods available to dispose of the waste water in a responsible manner.
Is It Legal To Dispose Of RV Toilet Waist In The Ground?
Many recreational users prefer to dispose of their waste in wild camping spots by burying it – this is illegal in most countries and may be extremely dangerous if animals dig up the buried waste and scatter it over a wide area while foraging.
In some places, such as Australia, defecating in the open air (in other words leaving toilet paper present) is an offence that carries heavy penalties including fines and even jail time.
Conclusion
Unless you intend to throw away your used toilet paper, RV-specific toilet paper is a must-have while RVing.
All of the options listed above are excellent places to start when looking for RV toilet paper that is both safe for your tanks and pleasant to the eye.
Nobody wants to deal with a clogged black tank while they’re out enjoying RVing! Try different brands until you find your favorite, and then stock up!
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