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Best Way to Prevent Bad Sewer Smell in RV Camper

Don’t let bad odors coming from your RV Toilet kill the fun on your next camping trip.  Active Lifestyle Info has done the research and will show you which RV Toilet Holding Tank Treatments are the best.  We will present the benefits of these great products and how they can prevent the bad smells from building up in your RV sewer tank and stinking up you home away from home!

CAMCO TST Max – Best All Around Choice for RV Toilet Holding Tank Treatment

This tank treatment for you RV sewer holding tank by CAMCO has taken ALI’s top spot for Best All Around Holding Tank Treatment.  Not only does TXT MAX control odors for up to 7 days, but it also breaks down waste and tissue.  Due to it’s ability to break everything down in your camper’s holding tank, emptying at the dump station is easier.  These simple to use drop-in toilet treatment packets contain no harmful formaldehyde.  One of our favorite things about these is the available size packages and variety of scents available.  CLICK HERE to see all of the available scents.  Orange is definitely the most popular and citrus always feels like a clean smell.  With nearly 30K ratings with an average of 4.6, customers agree this is a must have for your RV or camper to keep things smelling nice!  

Walex Bio-Pak – Best Choice for All Natural RV Toilet Holding Tank Treatment

If you are in the market for an All Natural RV waste tank treatment, you gotta check out the Bio-Pak “Drop-In” packets from Walex.  Don’t think that just because these holding tank treatment packets are all natural that they cannot do the job…  they utilize an enzyme to breakdown waste and paper, neutralize odors, and keep your RV holding tank clean.  With the scent of Alpine Fresh keep everything fresh and clean.  Safe for septic systems in case you want to dump your RV at your own home and due to the enzyme action there is no need to use specialized RV toilet paper, although ALI still recommends the use of RV / Marine toilet paper.  Many of them are very nice products.

Thetford AquaBio 96604 RV Toilet Holding Tank Treatment – Best Liquid

We love that this Thetford liquid RV Toilet Holding Tank Treatment comes in pre-measured bottle so you do not need to measure each time you add toilet chemical.    One bottle treats up to 40 gallons which is generally the largest sewer holding tank that you will find in an RV or camper.  This formula is free of formaldehyde and bronopol and has a fresh citrus scent.  Thetford has been in the business of RV toilets and holding tank treatments for years and this product is an excellent example of their ability to create amazing products.  Thetford AquaBio is superb at controlling odors and waste digestion making it a solid choice for the treatment of your RV waste tank if you prefer a liquid product.

Keeping your RV tank clean and free of build-up is very important to the enjoyment of your camper.  Always follow manufacturer’s recommendation for the treatment and maintenance of your toilet tank.  Adding the appropriate amount of water prior to using your camper’s toilet is very important.  Waste will quickly stick to the bottom of an empty tank an will not properly evacuate when you drain it at the dump station.  You should also, according to most manufacturers, keep the gate valve for your black water tank closed except for when the tank is nearing full or you are finished with you trip.  At that time you will dump the tank, rinse out the tank, and then add new toilet chemical and the recommended amount of fresh water (typically 3 to 5 toilet bowls full).  We typically do this even if the camper will not be used for a while.  Keeping the tank stored with a little water and toilet chemical is a great way to keep it cleaner and fresher.

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