Using the right toilet paper in you RV makes a big difference when it comes to dumping the tanks. During our first season we used the standard Costco Kirkland Signature Bath Tissue. It is not too terribly thick and I checked to make sure it was septic safe. Based on this, I decided to give it a try.
While the Kirkland toilet paper was not terrible, it does not dissolve very well in the black tank. While septic safe is an indicator that the toilet paper will eventually dissolve, there is a big difference between the time spent in a septic tank versus a RV black tank. A RV black tank is a temporary holding tank for a couple of days instead which doesn’t give much time for the toilet paper to dissolve.
After an extended dumping experience caused by solids blocking the drain valve I decided we needed to change what we are doing with the black tank. SoWeWentMom was not thrilled with switching to RV toilet paper. The conventional offering for boat and RV toilet paper is single ply, prone to tearing, generally scratchy, and pricey. So she took the challenge to find a better toilet paper. After research she found Scotts Rapid-Dissolving Bath Tissue for Boats and RVs.
We have been very pleased with the Scotts Rapid-Dissolving Bath Tissue for Boats and RVs. It has a similar thickness and softness to our regular household toilet paper. It is strong enough that it doesn’t tear during use. It is also decently priced when ordered in bulk from Amazon. With the exception of deposits made just before dumping there is hardly any solid toilet paper observed through clear sewer fitting of our Valterra Dominator Sewer Hose. This makes for a much quicker and more enjoyable, if there is such a thing, dumping experience.
Now that we have a toilet paper that works well during use and dissolves in the black tank we make sure that we have a supply on hand. We order a case of 48 rolls, 12 packages, and keep it in the basement. That makes it easy to restock the trailer as we load for each camping trip. Typically we try to keep 2-3 packages in the trailer, we don’t want to run out during a trip.
— SoWeWentDad
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