oldjohnt Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 For a change NOT an electrical question lol Having been an RVer over 50 years Ive probably tried many many different brands of Toilet chemical, so just looking for opinions on which yall think is best, especially regarding its ability to break down tissue and waste ??????? Sure we all know LOTS OF WATER is an answer and of course letting the tank be full before dumping, just looking for opinions on the best break down chemical ?????? Plenty of opinions out there on You Tube for sure lol John T Overnight dry camped at Cracker Barrell in Lake City FL, headed to become an exhibitor at the Stephen Foster Antique Tractor Show in White Springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 (edited) 4 hours ago, oldjohnt said: Sure we all know LOTS OF WATER is an answer and of course letting the tank be full before dumping, just looking for opinions on the best break down chemical ? I guess it just depends on what you want to do. Water is the key to making the process work but it it won't lighten your wallet so if that is what you want, just look for the most expensive chemical and dump a lot of it into the toilet. We stopped using chemicals in our waste tanks, more than 20 years ago. We lived 10+ years in the RV fulltime with only water used. We now part-time and we do that same thing. Edited March 28 by Kirk W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 What we have found that works well for us, aside from lots of water, is a combo. We use 1/4 cup Dawn (the cheapest), 1/4 cup Borax and 1 pod of a product called Green Gobbler. The pods are the most expensive at about $1.30 per pod and adding the cost of the rest I am going to guess about $1.60 per flush or about every 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 We tried chemicals when we got started rving. Quit that fairly quick. Chemicals stink. We just use lot of water and no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 We never used chemicals .... just water .... and when we dumped it was all broken down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Just let nature do its thing with lots of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 8 hours ago, oldjohnt said: For a change NOT an electrical question lol Having been an RVer over 50 years Ive probably tried many many different brands of Toilet chemical, so just looking for opinions on which yall think is best, especially regarding its ability to break down tissue and waste ??????? Sure we all know LOTS OF WATER is an answer and of course letting the tank be full before dumping, just looking for opinions on the best break down chemical ?????? Plenty of opinions out there on You Tube for sure lol John T Overnight dry camped at Cracker Barrell in Lake City FL, headed to become an exhibitor at the Stephen Foster Antique Tractor Show in White Springs Composting toilet, no chemicals. Don't mix the liquid with solids and the only odor is the Strong Ammonia odor if you let the liquid sit for too long. Vinegar will eliminate most of that except when you empty the liquid container. Both can easily be disposed of without adding a "Lot of Water". I'm getting close to a year of doing this and 9 months with the brand of "Composting Toilet" I was able to see in person before the purchase. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 We like Happy Camper. It works well and has no discernable odor. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 14 minutes ago, lappir said: Composting toilet, no chemicals. Don't mix the liquid with solids and the only odor is the Strong Ammonia odor if you let the liquid sit for too long. Vinegar will eliminate most of that except when you empty the liquid container. Both can easily be disposed of without adding a "Lot of Water". I'm getting close to a year of doing this and 9 months with the brand of "Composting Toilet" I was able to see in person before the purchase. Rod Could not talk DW into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Fermentation and anaerobic bacteria are the keys to no odor. When you dump your tank, leave a little poo mix in the tank so some anaerobic bacteria remain. Add water - about 5 gallons and poo away to your heart's content until it is time to dump again. If you are traveling rather than stationary, do not completely dump the black tank leaving it about 1/4 full until you arrive at your next stop allowing the gook in the tank to slosh around and completely liquify the paper and poo - then dump all but about a gallon. No fancy chemicals are needed - you want a good colony of anaerobic bacteria to avoid odors. Most chemicals kill the needed bacteria and mask odor - not a good combination. Some DAWN or other dishwashing liquid won't hurt as it helps to keep the inside of the tank somewhat clean - especially the sensors for the levels. You did not ask, but if your tank level sensors stop working, put about 10 gallons of water in your tank and add about a cup of Cascade automatic dishwasher detergent and drive, drive, drive. It has always worked for me, and I've been doing it since 1973. To restart the no-odor process, just put a lot of water in your tank and add your poo. Then repeat the dump process leaving about a gallon of stuff in the tank. A happy wife makes for a happy camper - potty odor can make a wife very unhappy.😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 (edited) The best chemical to use is a universal solvent = WATER, and enough to always keep all solids covered. Years ago I bought RV toilet stuff, but after joining this forum and becoming educated on the subject, i've saved a lot of money in the past 20 years. Edited March 29 by Ray,IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 (edited) Thanks everyone, looks like ALL of us (me included) agree PLENTY OF WATER is best. I doubt if there's any good answer or accurate tests as to what IF ANY brand of chemical is best for breaking down tissue and waste, I was just asking in case someone knew of such..... With sooooooooo many brands and claims and adds, all of which claim are best who's to say lol.. Thanks again yall best wishes take care John T Exhibiting at Stephen Foster Antique Tractor Show in White Springs FL Edited March 29 by oldjohnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsteadc Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 The only time I've found use for chemicals is for odors in hot weather. As mentioned, it's water that does the breaking down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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