The Toilet Paper Comparison

[Turtle]

Well then...............some might say I have too much time on my hands, but I think using the right toilet paper is a real issue, especially for the person that empty's it.
A couple of weekends back, I was emptying the cassette after an overnight stay and was surprised by the amount of paper that hadn't broken down ( came out on clumps) so I promised myself that I would find the best paper for the job !
My experiment was carried out under the strictest of controlled conditions ( on the kitchen bench) and is not sponsored by any of the manufacturers (yet).
So, here we go,
Photo 1, Fiamma paper (about $7 for a 6 pack)

Photo 2, Thetford paper (about $8 for a 4 pack)

Photo 3, Aldi 2 ply (about $4 for a 12 pack)

The paper was left to soak for 15 mins and then gently swished around.
The Aldi paper basically had broken down to nothing, the Thetford was the next best performer (and the one we had previously been using) and the Fiamma performed worst of all.
So, based on my findings, could the controller of the paper please consider the emptier of the cassette in their future paper selections?
P.S. The Aldi paper is good to use too. Not rough on the soft bits and strong (no break through)

 

[cruza driver]

You could of posted this after I had breakfast :hopelessness:

 

[halbster]

Great thanks for that. Is it done using the toilet solution or just water? Also can you let us know exactly which Aldi paper as they sell a few would be great.
As the official emptier for our household I appreciate your efforts.

 

[Bushman]

Ive always found 2 ply breaks down the best, so its 2ply for the van dunny
Dont be fooled into thinking you have to spend money on those brand caravan one like Thetford/

 

[Turtle]

Great thanks for that. Is it done using the toilet solution or just water? Also can you let us know exactly which Aldi paper as they sell a few would be great.
As the official emptier for our household I appreciate your efforts.

The name says it all

 

[expanda]

The name says it all
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Go Aldi!

 

[relgate]

Great work. Were you wearing safety glasses and a lab coat during the experiment?

 

[Meanderthals]

My wife was told by some well meaning (read as busybody) woman at one camp site to just remember that inside the van is the wive's work and outside is the mans area. If that is so then as the toilet is filled from the inside, isn't it therefore the wife's job to empty it?

Furthermore, if staying in one place for a while how do you 'swish" the contents around without removing the cassette and shaking it up? Alternatively, as certain individuals are not anatomically designed for a bit of variable aiming, is it the mans duty to carry this out when doing number 1's?

 

[DRW]

Well what a great experiment, however since taking up a desk job and having white soft poofy hands for the first time in 40+ years you have a different perspective on toilet paper, the Aldi one (we love Aldi) I find is too slippery as my finger have no grip now (nuff said) so we go for the sorbent in the van as it has more grip. Since having the van I have managed not to actually use toilet paper in the van YET I have always been lucky enough to pull up close to a long drop or similar or be in a park. However Mrs DRW uses it every few seconds (or at least it appears that way) and I must say I have not had the clumping tissue issue, I do tend to move around a bit also which would save placing my hand into the cassette and stiring it..

 

[Drover]

I can vouch for the ALDI paper it does break down well and thats with the 3 ply, as for being slippery not using the wrapper are you @DRW.......................................since mine is due for a shake and rattle tomorrow I could post some live colour picks from the Coffs Dump Point if needed...............................

 

[Capt. Gadget]

Oh Crap (Pardon the Pun) we don't have an Aldi here in the West

 

[yabbietol]

Great work. We're you wearing safety glasses and a lab coat during the experiment?

And disposable gloves!

 

[17triton]

However Mrs DRW uses it every few seconds (or at least it appears that way) and I must say I have not had the clumping tissue issue, I do tend to move around a bit also which would save placing my hand into the cassette and stiring it..

I have a image of you stirring up the shitter now and thats not good!!! Especially with white poofy hands!

 

[Wanda]

I can vouch for the ALDI paper it does break down well and thats with the 3 ply, as for being slippery not using the wrapper are you @DRW.......................................since mine is due for a shake and rattle tomorrow I could post some live colour picks from the Coffs Dump Point if needed...............................

:nono:

 

[Drover]

Since Mrs Drover won't be in cooee and I'd have to do the honours one handed while holding the camera it may sadden some but you'll have to use your imagination............................................happy wanda

 

[dagree]

@Turtle .... You have TOO MUCH time on your hands

Someone had to say it

 

[dagree]

Oh Crap (Pardon the Pun) we don't have an Aldi here in the West

We will in a year or two @Capt. Gadget That's if you can hold on that long ainkiller:

 

[MichaelB]

What a thread!! I like the non break through rating. Very important! Hope all tests were carried out in a contained and controlled environment. ainkiller:

 

[Drover]

Now we just need a paper to fingernail length test......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BigSkiddy]

Good test there @Turtle. Perhaps you should have included a jar of Nutella to better simulate conditions.

Problem I find is when it's low tide with a couple of sand bars exposed. Hard for the paper to break down then.