Maintain your RV toilet and how you should deal with it

The toilet of a mobile RV is not particularly difficult to keep running - but it is one of the most important parts of the RV and should be maintained on a regular basis. Most RVs behave like ordinary toilets in the home, except that the toilet's recovery tank is kept in the RV rather than in an external sewage tank that is taken care of by the city or town. In other words: you are responsible for the sewage you create.

Regular maintenance of your RV toilet will keep it running smoothly, prevent accumulation of odors, prevent blockages, and prevent spillage. Regular maintenance of the RV toilet includes some simple and important steps.

Step 1: Use RV toilet chemicals to prevent odor

Due to the simple fact that the sewage tank is located in the RV itself, the smell of sewage is one of the most common problems in RV toilets. To prevent odor problems, you need to purchase RV-specific toilet chemicals. Don't buy chemicals designed for ordinary toilets, because these chemicals are often too harsh and can actually damage your pipes!

RV special toilet chemicals are mainly used to control odor. Some brands are also used to help dissolve toilet paper and toilet waste, which can make your recovery tank easier [and less disgusting]. The most popular brands are Enviro-Chem and Aqua-Kem. Odour control can be in powder, liquid or package form.

Step 2: Prevent blockages and spills

Home toilets [and conventional cesspools] usually have more blows than RV toilets. You should avoid placing any substances that cannot dissolve or decompose RV toilet chemicals into your toilet. This includes napkins, paper towels, q-tips, wipes, pads and other female products. Even one of these items can cause potential blockages that may allow you to handle a backup or clogged toilet in the effluent.

By purchasing toilet paper designed for RV toilets, you can further prevent spills and blockages. This paper towel is easier to dissolve than normal toilet paper, faster and will help you in the long run.

Step 3: Empty your tank regularly

Regular emptying of the recovery tank is critical to reducing odours and preventing potential backup problems. You may empty the tank as much as possible - but don't. You should only empty your tank at least 3/4 of it, for two reasons: a] A fuller tank will actually pass your sewer hose faster and b] It will make your RV toilet chemical There is more time to break down your trash and toilet paper. But you need to be careful not to avoid emptying your tank for a long time, as this will cause a more intense odor problem.

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