Is RV type toilet paper really necessary?

[JColeman]

We tried the Walmart brand and I am convinced that it will not dissolve for hundreds of years. Pretty much anything single ply is good to go and if you use a lot of water then houselhold TP works well too. LOTS of water and tank flushes.

[Richter]

Keep in mind that toilet paper isn't necessarily a "static" product. Companies can and do change the makeup of their paper due to material availability, cost, and other factors. ...

We buy the generic Kirkland from Costco, 30 rolls at a shot. When I get it for the fifth-wheel, I open a package and give it the “sit on the counter, in a jar, then give it a shake” test. If a few squares pass the test, those 30 rolls are dedicated to the trailer, and I’m good to go.

[BeerBrewer]

Regular TP will work, but use plenty of water. I precharge my tank with 5 gallons of water an 1 cup Dawn dis soap. I have also added a Tied Pod now and then . The combo helps break things up and keep the pile from forming. Also helps keeps tank sensors clean. You don't need any of the other fancy chemicals.

Now having said that regular TP can cause clogging problems if you don't watch it. Whatever you do, don't put wipes in the tank. - even if they say flushable.

I totally agree! Use plenty of water! We were using regular Kirkland toilet paper and we had a major clog! Now I don't think the paper was the problem. Not using enough water and using too much paper was the cause of our issue. Having said that, after our little clog issue, my wife wanted to go back to RV toilet paper and we've not had anymore issues....yet.

[Skiddy]

We buy the generic Kirkland from Costco, 30 rolls at a shot. When I get it for the fifth-wheel, I open a package and give it the “sit on the counter, in a jar, then give it a shake” test. If a few squares pass the test, those 30 rolls are dedicated to the trailer, and I’m good to go.

I do this with whatever we have at home before loading it into the trailer. As we tend to be on the road for only a week to ten days, just the two of us, a dozen rolls is fine. Last year some Purex was even better than our usual Kirkland. Charming Ultra Soft is also good, but it is tough to find at a reasonable price. I’d like to see this test repeated with some standard tank chemical added to see its affect.

[BB&LAB]

We have had a compost toilet for the last two years, but our prior rigs had standard RV flush toilets and the only "RV Toilet Paper" we ever used was the 2-rolls supplied by the dealer. After that we only used regular household single ply without any issues. Also, I found Happy Camper tank treatment to work the best in breaking up all debris and solids including the toilet paper and it was economical.

[Neil...AKA...Neil]

There's a guy on YouTube who built a clear tank just to demonstrate toilet paper, wipes and flushers. Go check it out and see what you think. I'll never put anything in the tank except RV toilet paper! It just works.

[TravelingwithTucson]

We use Scott's 1000 sheet and don't flush down toilet. Keep a small, lined pedal trash can between toilet and linen closet for TP.

[rvhobo]

Just use Scott's single ply paper -no problems

[Petendoll]

Hi all, I'm sure this has been asked before but the search didnt really bring up anything.
Is the special RV toilet paper really necessary? Or just household toilet will suffice?
Thanks

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I never used RV paper. Bought a new 5th wheel a few months ago. I decided to give it a try. I use a clear attachment to connect to my dump valve. Previously I could always see clumps of TP coming out when I dumped the black tank. With the RV paper there is nothing but liquid. It does dissolve quicker. I’ve seen where people put regular TP in some water and RV TP in water and neither dissolved so the assumption was there is no difference. However, I think when you add all the nutrients of a black tank the action is quicker on the RV TP. In the end if you thoroughly flush your black tank each time you dump it won’t be a problem either way.

[Camper]

Hi all, I'm sure this has been asked before but the search didnt really bring up anything.
Is the special RV toilet paper really necessary? Or just household toilet will suffice?
Thanks

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I took 3 sheets of the RV toilet paper we usually buy and 3 sheets of Scott’s 1 ply and put water in each glass. The Scott dissolved much better than the RV paper. Have been using it for 6 years now and never a problem!