"A stinky RV can ruin your adventures in a hurry. No matter where the odors are coming from, you’ll want to resolve it quickly. There’s not much worse than odors coming from your toilet. It surprises us how often people ask, “Why does my RV toilet stink?” in online groups. If you’re one of them, we want to help."
The Vent Pipe Is CloggedThere are a handful of items you should check if you regularly notice odors in your RV. If the problem persists, you may need to involve a professional to help address the issue. Let’s look at some reasons you might be experiencing a stinky RV bathroom.
An RV toilet has a seal at the base of the bowl called a ball seal. This seal helps keep some water in the bottom of the bowl and prevents the rubber parts from drying out. The seal also prevents the odors in your black tank from getting into your RV.
How Often Do You Need to Dump Your Black Water Tank?
The frequency you need to dump your black water tank depends on its size and how often you use the restroom. Manufacturers typically vary the capacity of a black water tank for an RV by its size and how many people it can sleep.
Use Proper RV Toilet ChemicalsThere are numerous RV toilet chemicals like Happy Campers and Camco’s TST Max that can help you fight off an unpleasant stink. These chemicals encourage the growth of good bacteria that will eat away at the bacteria creating scents.
You won’t get every piece of waste out of your black tank by only dumping your tanks at the dump station. There will likely be pieces of toilet paper and small waste particles stuck inside the tank. Flushing your black tank can help ensure you get the inside of the tank as clean as possible.
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