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Ever been on the road and your RV toilet get clogged? Did it seem like no matter what you did you just couldn't get the clog to clear?
In this article we're going to share some quick tips and ways to unclog your RV toilet and how to prevent it from happening in the future - because nothing stinks more than a clogged toilet.
Learn more by clicking each topic below.
Common Mistakes
RV Toilet/Sewage System Mistakes
Things to Avoid:
- Never flush personal hygiene wipes
- Don't flush residential toilet paper
- Don't leave the sewer valve open (even if at a park with an on-site sewer)
Do This Instead:
- Purchase the correct toilet paper
- Use the holding tanks as intended
- Use lots of water to help keep the waste moving smoothly (lack of water will create a wall of waste in your system)
Unclogging
Unclogging a Black Tank
Already suffering with a clogged tank? Do this:
- Get some gloves. This is a messy job and you're not going to want to be touching anything!
- We recommend getting a toilet blaster wand. This wand can connect to a garden hose and helps spray the water into a tank to loosen up the waste. A word of caution: Don't overflow your toilet. This can cause black water to spill into your RV!
- Use tank chemicals. These can help break down any waste that has built up in your plumbing system. While they do have some mixed reviews, it's worth a shot!
- You can use an external hose wand to push water into your tank from the outside. While this can work, you need to very careful not to flood your RV with too much water in the process.
Tips and Recommendations
Final Tips and Thoughts
If you manage to get the waste moving out of your tank again stop pumping water in.
Be mindful of the water you're putting in. You do not want to overflow your tank.
You can learn more about your RV's tank by watching Ross from RV Tips and Travels.
