pigfarmer
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While we are on the subject, what about the bath and a 1/2 toilets? Our toilet in the rear (full) bath is different than the 1/2 bath in as it is like a boat toilet. It is flushed by pushing a botton and the contents are carried to the black tank via force. It would be a real problem if the dreaded pyramid were to ever form. What are your views on this subject? I hate "surprises" but by the same token afraid of the consequences of using the wrong TP.
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vern751
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I've heard that John Wayne TP is rough, tough and doesn't take cr*p from anyone.
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We buy whatever 'soft' tp is on sale. 
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I would not use these.
Any TP is fine with proper flushing.
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rdalcanto
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For my 4th grader's science fair experiment a couple years ago, we decided to test toilet paper. I have done a search before, and a lot of people seem to use in their RV what is in their house. We did two tests. The first was a blinded, "shake one sheet in the jar until it starts to disintegrate test." TST RV TP average about 1:15. Angle soft (2ply) average 25 sec. Scotts 50 sec. Pure Softness 1:20. Cottonelle 3:20. Charmins Ultra 7:00. Quilted Northern 7:30. This test was a little subjective.
We also did a much more practical test, and shook three squares for different times, and then tried to pour them through a funnel. This is a better test, because it either plugged, or it didn't (not subjective). Scott made it through 50% of the time at 30sec (but if we doubled the sheets to make up for the single ply, it took 1:30 to dissolve enough to pass). RV paper passed at 40sec, as did Angle Soft. Pure Softeness was like the Scott in single and 2 ply modes. Cottenelle, Quilted Northern, and Charmin's were terrible. Even after waiting 3 minutes, they would plug going through the funnel.
What was very interesting, is that if the TP plugged, then it wouldn't dissolve well after that. In other words, if Angel soft easily passed at 40sec, but pluged when trying at 30sec, waiting even an additional 30sec after plugging didn't help. Once TP wads up wet, you're in trouble.
Conclusions: We are going to use Angle Soft (nice plush two ply that feels good) in the RV and at home (hopefully no more plugged toilets at home like we frequently had with Quilted Northern).
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RandACampin
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All toilet paper is septic safe
All toilet paper is RV safe
Who cares how long it takes to dissolve. use whatever you rear is used to. The key is plenty of water. Oh yeah I never understood singly ply, seems you would have to use twice as much anyway...if they made 14 ply TP, I would use that.
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st687
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Scotts single ply
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mowermech
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I see references to "Angle Soft" and "Angel Soft", often in the same paragraph. Is there really a difference, or is it just a matter of fingers hitting the keys out of proper sequence?
Around here, we use Kirkland 2-ply in the house and the RV. It hasn't plugged up the RV tanks or the house septic system so far.
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mowermech wrote:I see references to "Angle Soft" and "Angel Soft", often in the same paragraph. Is there really a difference, or is it just a matter of fingers hitting the keys out of proper sequence?
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gss036
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About 25 years ago, I had water back up in my shower,which is within 1 ft above the height of the septic sludge level.( I have 3 daughters and a wife )It had been 20+ years and never pumped. I had the tank pumped and the pumper took one look at the intake pipe and saw all the toilet paper accumulated there. He said that my tail pipe was too long and I should take about 1/2 of it off. I had the tank pumped about 10 years later and no toilet paper. We are required to have our gravity systems inspected here every 5 years, so I went to school to learn how. So last year I did the test and passed w/flying colors. I say all this to say, if there is sufficient liquid, the paper will dissolve. There is also about 14-16 inch drop into the black tank in most coaches, so I don't think anyone should have a problem if using sufficient water. If in doubt, take you RV for a drive before dumping. Yeah, I know that is easier said than done if you are set for a long stay. That is why everyone is saying not to dump until the tank is almost full. ;-}
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