Biodegradable toilet paper

I think you will find most toilet paper is biodegradable these days.

BCF sells fast breakdown toilet paper for the use in chemical toilets.
I have never used it.
The standard stuff doesn’t breakdown completely in our standard chemical toilet (it doesn’t have time) – but it’s bio-degradable as is newspaper etc.

Hi there, we use Cottonelle in ours, never a problem. At empty time there is only a slurry, no sign of toilet paper.

We don't use the nasty chemicals, we use generic nappysan type stuff which does the job perfectly and MUCH more cheaply.

Cheers Neil

Hi Kiwibound,
I believe that "special" toilet paper for caravan loos is a bit of a con. We always use the regular household variety without any problems. Yes, there are occasions when the paper only breaks down to a papier-mache look a like.
The suggestion of using cottonelle sounds good, I'll try it.
Regarding the use of Napisan; it doesn't work well if anyone is on some kinds of prescription medication (don't know what kinds). However, if you check a Napisan label for the active ingredient you will see that it is somewhere about 23%.Check around for a generic brand because the same active ingredient is at least 10% more. This works much better because more oxygen is present to assist in the breakdown process.
Cheers,
David1

Hi Kiwibound eventually,

We use a 2 ply toilet paper...Woolworths or Coles brands are ok. They break down well and don't take up valuable space in the holding tank. Works for me...much better than the thicker varieties which we used to use.

We have a Jayco sterling outback and this is our fourth winter travelling in it so have plenty of experience, and we travel for more than half of every year.

I know others use Napisan or other nappy products instead of chemicals but we have tried them without too much success. The toilet had to be emptied every few days and began to smell.
We now use the blue Thetford chemical and it is fantastic. Also in the top tank we add a small amount of Milton steriliser which cleans the bowl with every flush. Have just emptied our holding tank after 8 days and it had no odour. (not even to the hubby who doesnt usually use it and has to empty it!)

Regards,

Heather

I'll third the generic nappysan. Way to go. Never had a problem.
I mt the cassette around the three day mark or before it gets completely full and there is usually just the brown sludge to mt.
If you are on the move then the action of the van agitates the slurry very quickly.
We use ordinsry good quality 2 ply paper.

Thank you very much for all your replies. This is extremely helpful to us and certainly shows the benefit of being able to ask a question and receive the opinion of many knowledgeable people. We will try your ideas. Thank you so much.

Hi Kiwibound - so long as it says septic safe (doesn't it all?) it will do the job. With a bit of liquid in the cassette and the movement of the road, it dissolves in next to no time.

Motherhen

The only "concession" we make is that the toilet paper we use is unbleached.
We also use "Home Brand" Nappysan as the only means of breaking down the solids and it works extremely well.

From formal testing Kleenex Cottonelle toilet paper breaks down quicker than any other toilet paper including the so called special toilet paper sold by toilet manufacturers. When you empty your cassette with Kleenex Cottonelle there will be no visible paper at all. Most mobile toilets you see at events use Cottonelle to prevent the pipes plugging up.

Another user of Thetford blue, very effective with both #1's&2's but bloody expensive.