JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
Love it! Going to copy it and send it to the guy at our FD than buys TP from Victoria Secrets.
Toilet paper
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Love it! Going to copy it and send it to the guy at our FD than buys TP from Victoria Secrets.
Gary521
Well-known member
I think you will have more than a wet hand once the Extra Strong gets wedged in the shut off valve. I think that there is a reason for quick dissolving TP.
danemayer
Well-known member
I just put 2 sheets in a bowl with 2 cups of water. Waited 3 minutes and stirred the water gently. The Charmin Ultra Strong TP falls apart pretty easily.
BIGRIGFORUS
Member
We have a rule to never put TP down the tank! Many full timers have had problems with clogs, daily use is a different ball game. flushing the tank may not solve all accumulation problems,,,,
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
Have not had a clog in the years we've had the rig. Not full-time, but several weeks at a time during the summer. Unless you're running off the water tank, using enough water in the toilet and not wiping with half a roll will prevent most problems. Having the accessories to back flush the sewer system will knock any blockage out of the way when it does occur.
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
Now, I have experience with owning a house on a lake with a septic system, so maybe I have a little more knowledge with this issue!
No matter what anyone has to say, you should use TP that is rated for RV use ONLY as you never know what the RV park or campground has as a sewage dump situation!
We only use RV-rated TP as we have experienced first hand what happens when you don't!
And let me tell you this . . . cost WAY MORE than $5000 to fix said situation!
MotoLynx27x
Active Member
I think TP type is just as important as the location of the toilet is over the tank itself. I noticed the other day when I filled the tank up so I could dump it that when the tank was empty I could see straight through the pipe to the bottom of the tank which seemed to be only a few inches from the bottom of the pipe. Underneath the trailer, I can confirm that the toilet is positioned almost as far to the shallow end of the tank as possible, meaning it will be very easy for a pyramid to form if we are not careful. I told my wife to make sure and use a ton of water with each flush.
As I think about the situation more, it seems like it would be a good idea to have a push botton valve on the wall that would add an extra amount of water to the tank whenever needed. It could shoot it directly into the pipe above the tank or into the vent line without having to fill the toilet three times or holding the flapper open while fumes fill the bathroom.
We use RV approved tissue. I'd like to use Charmin or something softer but the risk of a clog is too great.
As I think about the situation more, it seems like it would be a good idea to have a push botton valve on the wall that would add an extra amount of water to the tank whenever needed. It could shoot it directly into the pipe above the tank or into the vent line without having to fill the toilet three times or holding the flapper open while fumes fill the bathroom.
We use RV approved tissue. I'd like to use Charmin or something softer but the risk of a clog is too great.
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
The Thetford toilet in our Trail Runner will allow you to run water into the bowl . . . just press the foot pedal not even halfway and water will run into the bowl without opening the flap to the tank.
Not sure if it meant to work that way . . . but it does!
On mine you lift the foot pedal up to fill the bowl and push it down to empty it. Never had clogging problems with any of my campers.
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MotoLynx27x
Active Member
Yea, I use the half press feature to fill the bowl ever time I use it. However I'm talking about adding water directly to the tank without involving the toilet and thereby I avoid having to flush the toilet just to add water to the tank.
jmgratz
Original Owners Club Member
Just curious. What exactly is the difference between RV toilet paper and Septic Safe toilet paper? I one thing is the price.
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
I'm not an engineer of toilet paper making . . .
Although I think someone mentioned in an above post about certain ingredients used in the two different types of TP.
But I do know that most remote campgrounds and RV parks are on their own septic systems.
So it is not just our own trailer tanks we need to worry about.
And I do know from our years of living on a lake in southern Michigan that you do have to be careful what you put down there, unless you like frequent (and expensive) visits from the pump truck.
I think marketing.
But just because the lable tells you something it doesn't always make it practical in real world use.
On a similar note, on the market are personal wipes advertised as "flushable".
The city of New York has been spending a boat load of money on maintenance and breakdowns due to the "flushable" wipes as they do not break down and plug up the system.
So choose your TP wisely grasshopper.
Peace
Dave
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