Key Points: You CAN poop in an RV toilet, contrary to many opinions out there. Lots of water is very important when adding solid waste to your holding tanks.
How do you empty poop from a camper?
Hook up one end of your sewage drain hose to the black tank valve on your RV. Secure the other end of the hose to the valve at the sewer line or dumping station. Pull the valve to empty the black tank, allowing it to drain completely. Flush the black tank with water to clean it.
Where do you poop when camping?
Always poop at least 200ft (60m) from water sources, trails, roads, and established campsites. Use outhouses, pit toilets, and other designated facilities whenever possible. Always bury your poop in a cathole (more on that later) thats at least 6-8″ (15.2-20.3 cm) deep, but dont bury or burn your toilet paper.
What do you do with human waste when camping?
Disposing of Human Waste: Cathole method. If no facilities are available and packing out your waste is impractical, deposit human fecal material in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep at least 200 feet from running water, camp, trails, and drainages.
How do you dispose of human waste after camping?
Cat Holes. Cat holes are the most widely accepted method of waste disposal. Locate cat holes at least 200 feet (about 70 adult paces) from water, trails and camp. Select an inconspicuous site where other people will be unlikely to walk or camp.
Is one ply toilet paper OK for RV?
Some RVers say theyve been on the road for years and have never had an issue with any TP. As long as you keep plenty of liquids in the tank and regularly clean your tanks, you should not have any issues no matter what type of toilet paper youre using. “RV toilet paper is nothing but cheap one ply at marked up prices.
Why does my RV bathroom smell so bad?
Occasionally an RV toilet stinks because of buildup in the black tank. This might be a large buildup of solids on the bottom of the tank, or just buildup along the walls of the tank from regular use. As with clogs, solid buildups tend to be caused by too many solids and not enough liquid in the tank.