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Have you always wondered if you can poop in an RV toilet? Despite the fact that it’s a profound question to ponder in the dead of night, it’s also very helpful to answer for your RV’s sake! In this article, we’ll dive into all the ins and outs of this provocative question!
All jokes aside, the answer is: Yes! You can poop in an RV toilet!
Enough said, right? Not exactly. There are a few things you should keep in mind when using your RV’s toilet, especially when solid waste is involved.
Before we begin, The Unique Method is the basis of much of the information in this article and following its easy step-by-step guidelines will help you ensure that pooping in your RV toilet never leads to any problems, so be sure that you read it as well. More than just helping you navigate number twos in your camper, it provides a comprehensive guide to waste management in its entirety while RVing.
RVs are designed to help you camp in comfort and denying yourself the basic comforts of using your bathroom is simply unnecessary. You may have been told that you shouldn't poop in your RV toilet because it will almost certainly lead to problems. Well, we're here to tell you that you've been sold a bill of... well, doodoo.
Thousands of people poop in their RV toilets everyday (We don't have stats that prove that number, but just trust us, it happens. A lot. Everyday.) and so should you!
After you’ve made the life-altering decision to poop in your RV toilet, it is important to use the proper amount of water. There are three main points here in terms of water usage:
When you start pooping in your camping toilet, there is always the possibility for clogs and backups. In particular, pyramid clogs (literally a pyramid of poop and RV toilet paper in your black tank!) can become an issue. But don’t worry, there are easy ways to prevent and/or fix this situation!
In order to prevent pyramid plugs, you should always keep your black tank valve closed. Unless you’re dumping your tank, you should never leave your black tank valve open. If you do, all the liquid in your tank will drain out, leaving the solid waste behind. With no liquid to help bacteria digest waste, the solid waste will build up until it is a pyramid of poop reaching all the way up to your toilet!
Okay, let’s say that you already have a pyramid clog in your black tank; how do you remove it? Again, we have an easy solution for you!
Unique Tank Cleaner will unclog your holding tank overnight! Simply follow these steps to unclog a plugged holding tank.
Again, The Unique Method dives into this topic in-depth, helping you prevent common problems waste water probems, so be sure to reference it as well.
In order to prevent clogs and backups, it is also crucial you allow only human waste and RV toilet paper into your black tank. You should avoid putting anything else into your tank (e.g., trash, disposable wipes, etc.), since these items will not break down and almost certainly lead to clogs and backups!
We mentioned before that you should use plenty of water in order to hydrate the bacteria in your tank and prevent odors, but we haven’t yet talked about the bacteria itself!
Your stomach contains a lot of bacteria, and when you use your RV’s toilet, these bacteria inevitably make their way into your holding tank. However, the bacteria in your stomach are anaerobic bacteria, which emit smelly hydrogen sulfide gas when they break down waste.
So, you need bacteria in your tank, but can you have the bacteria without the odors? The answer is yes! What you need to do is get rid of anaerobic bacteria and replace them with aerobic bacteria, which don’t emit smelly gases!
The best way to replace anaerobic bacteria with aerobic bacteria is to use a bacterial holding tank treatment like RV Digest-It, which uses an eight-strain blend of only the best aerobic bacteria. Using RV Digest-It will ensure that the waste inside your tank gets effectively broken down and completely eliminate odors. It’s really the best of both worlds!
For more information about eliminating tank odors, check out our article, Eliminating Holding Tank Odors in your RV.
So, there you have it! You can in fact poop in an RV toilet, and by following the right guidelines you'll ensure that your RV keeps functioning properly! We hope this article has been helpful to you! If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at support@uniquemm.com. We’re always available and more than happy to help you!
This is an excerpt from a training video that we offer store associates to help answer the commonly asked questions about RV holding tank problems. There is some good information here that may be valuable to you and fellow RVers who are struggling with common RV tank issues.
