How to Unblock An RV Toilet

[@rickrichardson2298]

Looked for a week to solve this problem..but nothing worked...and then you overseas..wow..just happened to have an 8' piece of pex...thanks loads from Colorado, USA

[@CCRVUK]

Great to hear Rick, thanks for dropping us a line. Good to know our UK 5th wheel experience is helping those stateside! If you checkout our video on black tanks you can see what it is you're probably dealing with as far as blockages go. All the best, from the UK.

[@CCRVUK]

Thanks for that do remember to use to tank Flash now and again

[@CCRVUK]

@@rickrichardson2298 really glad it helped all the other ways for unblocking the toilet seem to be very complicated. Lots more tips on our channel. Why consider subscribing really helps us out. All the best from Cambridge in the UK.

[@cyclewisecaitlin]

Single lady with zero plumbing experience here, I got out an old piece of hose and unclogged my toilet in about four minutes following these instructions.

[@hughesmanhour]

I watched about 12 videos on KZbin and this simple process seemed to be the easiest one so I tried it first and it took about 2 minutes and we were back in business. Now my wife is talking to me again. She’s even taken something from the fridge to cook, I can’t thank you enough! 💩👋🏼

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Ken thanks for that have a look at the other video on the black tank and that will show you exactly what you’ve got And the size of the tank I must watch video thanks again regards Paul

[@bigtime4698]

lol 😂

[@LencaTecumseh]

if wifey stops talking to you because her crap clogged the toilet, then is time to dump that beeech...

[@Sofia-pb4ys]

This is the best video on the whole internet about this problem!

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Sofia, you know what? That's the best comment on the whole internet about this video about that problem! 👍 *Please click the share!!* If you want to get a better idea on what goes on with your black tank do checkout our Black Tank video - it helps make sense of how blockages occur.

[@vondakayshaeffer]

OMG! I spent $40 on two gadgets, drove 80 miles to get the gadgets, spent another two hours trying to get the toilet unblocked with the gadgets. Nothing worked. Found this video, then found a 6' section of 1" black pipe in our shed. In less than two minutes my toilet went clear just like the one in this video. THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this super simple fix. I'm telling the people at my camper dealership about this! Blessings to you and yours from South Dakota.

[@CCRVUK]

Vonda Kay Shaeffer thanks for that Please share the video it will help your fellow campers

[@blake3888]

Watched 4 different videos to no avail, even several which said, "works every time!!!!" as well as a guy saying these toilets are "impossible to clog". This worked. Thankfully, I had 6 feet of pex from a hot water heater rebuild stuffed up under doretta's skirt. Thanks a million!

[@CCRVUK]

Glad it works for you. All the best, Paul

[@lynngeiser6472]

Omg!!!! I am so glad I found your video I have struggled with a clog in my fifth wheel paid $40 for cleaner two different snakes and all it took was a $2 pipe from Home Depot to get it 100% unblocked thank you

[@CCRVUK]

Sorry you got to the store before the video, but glad the problem is solved. Poo mound be gone!

[@michellewashington6264]

​@@CCRVUK😂😂😂

[@bills8874]

Just unblocked and cleaned my black tank this way. Bought 10' x 1/2" pex and a 1/2" female garden hose end to connect to water hose as seen in another video. Worked like a charm!!

[@CCRVUK]

Glad it was of help. Many more ideas on our channel why not subscribe really helps us out and if you have a great big thanks from the UK. All the best Paul

[@kimberlybeninati9064]

Worked perfectly! Spent $3 and found the blue plastic pipe at home depot! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!!!!

[@lexycerano625]

Do you know what the blue pipe is called does it have a specific name?

[@CCRVUK]

In the UK it is referred to as 'Alkathene', it doesn't have to be this specifically. Stateside I think you're looking for 'PEX'? What is essential is that the pipe is rigid with a degree of flex. Too rigid and it won't go around the bends, too soft and the pipe will bend when you push. Take a look at our Black Tank video to see what I mean about the bends. Oh, please share - we're trying to get about KZbin a bit!

[@authenticsocietyfilms6122]

Thank you kind Sir! This video came through! As a new Fulltime RVer our toilet was not flushing down. I watched 3 other videos but was to much. Saw this simple video, went to Walmart bought a $6 fishing pole lol! & unblocked it! Thank you!!!! Much love from Florida!

[@CCRVUK]

Hi glad the video was helpful whereabouts in Florida are you we’ve been visiting there for over 18 years I love it that’s how we bought and sold 5th Wheels in the UK with my alarm at Lakeland which is on the i4 Regards Paul

[@timinatornone]

North Arizona middle of nowhere no experience grandma lives in the trailer dumping dog food and god knows what else. thanx so much for this video. we watched a couple dozen buit this is the one that got er done. cheers from up top to down under. the video that saved christmas

[@CCRVUK]

Thanks for the comment. Glad it worked out for you. Regards Paul

[@StevoCDJE]

Absolutely awesome. I've been working on a clog for over a week, and put this to use, and it worked PERFECTLY. Huge props and thanks for sharing this!

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Stephen thanks for that please subscribe to the channel loads of information on there not sure if in the UK or the US thanks again Paul

[@michellewashington6264]

I'm going to Home Depot this morning when I get off work... I pray that I have the same success.

[@CCRVUK]

@@michellewashington6264 it definitely works a hula hoop children’s one will do just the same job. Let me know how you get on all the best Paul.

[@jessicaortiz3482]

Works! The sturdiness of the pipe makes it foolproof. 5 bucks.

[@CCRVUK]

@@jessicaortiz3482 glad it works for you those more helpful chips on the channel that do work why not consider subscribing all the best

[@FrozenLonesome]

We’ve only had our RV for about a year and never owned one before. It’s an old one but been good so far. We have it parked at friend’s and don’t plan to move it. This worked perfectly today and thanks so much for sharing!

[@CCRVUK]

@@FrozenLonesome put an extra gallon of water down the tank and it won’t block up

[@FrozenLonesome]

@@CCRVUK thanks, we already did that. 😀

[@auzz21z]

Spent like 300$ replacing a black tank valve buying fancy flushes ect. Went to lowes grabbed a 4$ pipe and by the time it reached the bottom of the tank the water went down. I feel regarded

[@CCRVUK]

Pleased it worked for you, simple methods always are the best use a bit more water when flushing the toilet and it won’t happen again. Why not subscribe to the channel really help us out. All the best from the UK Paul

[@kristencrithfield5265]

My husband tried everything I showed him this and it worked!! Appreciate you!

[@CCRVUK]

Thanks for watching the video lots of other ones please subscribe to the channel really helps us out regards Paul

[@brucebixby3496]

Thank you so much!! Did the trick. All I had in hand was a clear plastic hose but your instructions to push and twist as I went in for me into the tank and past the clog. Next will be to get another hose to keep on hand and clear a possible mound in the tank. Thanks again.

[@taushasimmons6161]

Thank you so much for making this video!! We’ve been trying to clear a clog for days using a toilet auger with no luck. I found your video and lucky for us we had a similar pipe on hand. It worked!!! You are a life saver.

[@CCRVUK]

Thanks very much for that. Really glad it worked for you. Please subscribe to the channel really helps out. Enjoy RV regards Paul from the UK

[@jcrip42]

Best video on the net for this problem . The "poo mound " comment made it

[@cherylxavier1123]

I purchased an rv from you about 2 years ago and now have this problem. Thank you for uploading the video .. my job now tomorrow after an unsuccessful attempt today with a plunger , and a radiator brush. Lol 😆

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Cheryl have a look at the other video on how the black tank works as well plenty of water there is toilet paper and it will be fine keep in touch Paul

[@cherylxavier1123]

Thank you knowing the components and how they worked really helped

[@goforbroke2]

This video delivered! Nothing like having a clogged toilet at midnight and everyone in your RV sleeping. Meanwhile you’re trying to clear a clogged toilet silently. 😬

[@CCRVUK]

That sounds like no fun! Glad it worked :)

[@lassiejr2115]

Thank's alot guys , I sure enough had me a Pyramid , and it was storing alot energy just like in Egypt >

[@hgmma23]

This video just helped me out tremendously. Thank you so much man! I live in an RV full time and I really needed this. It's Saturday and nobody could get to it until Monday. That no longer matters thanks to you and this video. Life saver.

[@AustinandBuddy]

What a fantastic video thank you so much. Got the pipe same dimensions you put in your description and it worked in 3 minutes. I had spent 3 hours beforehand buying a garden hose and shoving it up the black tank drain trying to get rid of clog. Tons of shit water coming out for a very long time but clog at toilet never went away. Water in toilet wasn't dropping down. Figured clog HAD to be at toilet somewhere. Your description of a shit pyramid made total sense and got the $5.99 pex pipe and just like that it was unclogged. Thank you so much for this video.

[@CCRVUK]

Glad it worked for you thanks so much for your comment please subscribe to The channel loads of helpful tips if you already have big thanks regards Paul

[@yupitsmickalee7024]

Thank You!! Your tip: using a PVC pipe, worked wonderfully and saved my family $$$! Thanks!

[@StairwayToVideo]

Just wanted to let you guys know that your idea worked GREAT!! Thanks for the idea! We were on a trip and the toilet plugged up. Your video was nice and clear and worked perfect! I didn’t have any PVC pipe like you used, so I used one of those J shaped toilet snakes. Did it exactly like you showed in the video. Thanks!

[@CCRVUK]

Thanks for that comment we’ve got some more handy videos coming up so subscribe and you’ll be 1st to know thanks Paul

[@bigbri4090]

I'm just back from the Loo!!!! This is brilliant my man! It worked.

[@CCRVUK]

Nice one, cheers Music Charts Now!

[@derekprejean2463]

I love your channel, had to subscribe! Thank you for posting the exact issue I was having. Quick and simple after watching video !!!

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Derick, thank you so much. For subscribing, we’re trying to build a channel in the UK for 5th Wheel owners. Have a look at some of the other videos. We tow them on. Ford Ranger is here. Thanks again Paul

[@kaylamcevoy1832]

Thank you!! Didn’t think it would actually work 🤯

[@vaasmontenegro8303]

THANK YOU. You blokes saved my bum with this one

[@JewellAmber]

I thought this was our answer but it isn't. Ive worked for probably 30 minutes to no avail. The pipe won't bend enough to turn it keeps hitting the sides no matter how much I work it or try to give it a bend. In at a lots and very flustered.

[@CCRVUK]

Try cutting an angle at the bottom of the pipe you know like an arrow point it will go round. Eventually other people have put it in a kettle of water then put it down quick so it’s soft and pliable. Let me know how you get on.

[@noeleenfalkner4557]

My toilet has been blocked for two weeks now. The plumbers here in New Zealand want 3 to 500 to come and unblock it no that is why I am in this cottage RV. I have a heap of this blue Alkatriene pipe but could not get the handle whether i was in the black tank or not watched this several times willing to try again, so anything this elderly lady is doing wrong would welcome the advice many thanks

[@CCRVUK]

Hi you need strong hands to turn the pipe and push at the same time. It will eventually bend into the tank then you can feed some and it will unblock. Once you clear the tank, you must use plenty of water to clean it out. There is another video on our channel on how the toilet works. Have a look at that all the best Paul I’ve come and do it for you if you are a bit closer

[@noeleenfalkner4557]

@@CCRVUK thanks will try again strong enough just dont want to damage the black tank

[@evelynproud8792]

What do you do with the stick afterwards? Do you throw it away?

[@CCRVUK]

@@evelynproud8792 no definitely not just wash it off and put it in the belly locker of your RV. A good tip is to use more water and less toilet paper then it won’t get blocked up and the basic rule is if it doesn’t go through you it won’t go through the toilet all the best from Paul in the UK happy New Year to you too.

[@GregWilcox-be8jg]

Hi from NNY. Went out bought plex pie 10' cut down to 6' to fix in my rv. Watch this video a few times. Fished pipe, though the elbows down to black tank worked back and forth a few times and still no luck. Is there anything else I can do?

[@CCRVUK]

@@GregWilcox-be8jg sounds like the outlet pipe is blocked. Sometimes people put wet wipes and stuff in the RV toilets and it will block up at the exit point. you’ll have to drill a hole and poke a coat hanger with a little hook to put any debris down. Hope this helps.

[@bigbri4090]

Thanks from Texas. Going to try right now.

[@CCRVUK]

We've got a good feeling this is gonna work MCN!

[@ramonpedraza7044]

This work perfectly thank you very much 👌

[@michaeldiesel3688]

Worked great although I had to twist it around for about five minutes before cliff broke free. Diagnosis: not flushing with enough water. Perhaps dumping black water tank too often.

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Michael, glad it worked for you. Think your diagnosis is right, the only other cause we come across is putting things down the loo that shouldn't go... we've pulled out the usual culprits plus plastic cutlery and even an Action Man! Pouring a half bucket of water down the loo every now and then will help. If you're on the road leaving a little water in to slosh about can help too.

[@justsayin6795]

Thats freakin brilliant can't wait to try it thanks for an excellent video.

[@CCRVUK]

Thanks for the comment we try best to solve all of the problems please subscribe to the channel if you haven’t if you have thanks regards Paul

[@georgea1802]

I tried it and it worked! Thanks!

[@CCRVUK]

Thanks for the comment George don’t forget to smash the like button and why not subscribe to the channel lots of interesting things if you have an RV thanks again Paul

[@mayelajohnson6893]

you SAVED ME! Thank you 🙏

[@cherylxavier1123]

Could you do more maintenance videos please such as sanitising the water system etc?

[@CCRVUK]

Will do just give me some ideas on subjects please

[@cherylxavier1123]

@@CCRVUK sanitising a jayco water system, its a 2007 model.measuring Tyre pressures, changing a gas bottle etc basic stuff that new rv owners won't necessarily know.thank you

[@geospeedy9303]

Thank you guys

[@CCRVUK]

PLEASURE! Hoping that anyone out there who's had their lives made easier by our pro-tip will SUBSCRIBE 👍 to help us out in return? Looking to build a useful channel for all RV'ers on both sides of the channel!

[@peggysiouxb]

I feel like I'm going to break thru the black tank. Are you sure. There's a pipe before the tank? I cannot figure out which direction I should be going. Am I supposed to push really hard, to bend the rod? It's a 6ft piece of 1/2 I'm Cpvc pipe? Will this work? Someone help fast please!!!! I said 🥺 please.

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Peggy, the pipe we use here in the UK is water pipe half inch in diameter it sounds as if you’ve got the right piece of pipe. You do have to put a lot of pressure on the pipe when you’re pushing it down and turn it at the same time and it will be and there is another video on our channel that will show you the inside of the black tank. Have a look for that one and it will definitely work. Good luck Let me know how you get on. Regards Paul

[@jamesbateman521]

Can you empty the black waste in the grey water disposal point at a fully serviced porch? Coming from owning a motor home, we are used to emptying chemical toilets and have not seen a site with a specific man hole for black waste

[@CCRVUK]

Hi James thanks for the question who sold these for 18 years most people never have a problem generally use a tote which is a four-wheel container to empty black or grey waste please remember these units hold nearly 40 gallons of black waste manholes are available on most campsites maybe not on the pitch have a look at some of our other videos I think there is one on empty in the black waste with the video really what is the help RV Owners that American motorhomes 5th Wheels or caravans empty the black waste or unblock the toilet which does commonly happen if you use it as a household toilet remember if it doesn’t go through you it won’t go to the toilet thanks for the question regards Paul

[@jamesbateman521]

@@CCRVUK thank you Paul, really appreciate the quick response

[@bobpenfold1407]

SUBSCRIBED! Hey Paul, how about a video on dropping/using the legs for us beginners?

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Bob thanks for that I’m working on the video front and rear legs maintenance and operation as we speak keep tune to the channel

[@leisahadley2936]

Tha5s all dandy but can't open the tank without water continuing to come in. Also m8ne is hooked to city. No black tank.

[@CCRVUK]

@@leisahadley2936 have you fixed it yet? Let me know what the problem is. I might be able to help.

[@mmacphail1815]

Tickety boo! I thank you!

[@justinharrison2036]

How long is the pipe

[@CCRVUK]

5 feet

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

This video helped alot!

[@donaldlandry]

We used chemicals, hot water, toilet snake,back flushing nothing worked. Tried the pex, it worked immediately. I now carry another section of five foot pex in the camper

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Donald, glad it worked please subscribe to the channel loads more tips and if you already have big thanks regards, Paul

[@tomraney2711]

Thanks, that worked great.

[@CCRVUK]

Great to hear Tom!

[@mismo5906]

It worked! Thanks 😊

[@CCRVUK]

Thanks for supporting the channel. Don’t forget to subscribe it, helps us out and if you have already big thanks

[@ginalandis5542]

Thank you so much!

[@CCRVUK]

👍

[@jcrip42]

The people I bought this camper from left the valve open whilst using for months now I believe I have a full tank of solids toilet paper and not to be rash but tampons as well . Do you have any suggestions

[@CCRVUK]

The only way to do it is to fill the tank with water and open the valve you have to do this five or six times over a manhole or septic tank or dump station then once you’ve got most of the rubbish out fill the tank halfway with water and take the camper for a drive then put it straight over a dump station and empty it 2 3 times this will cure the problem it’s the only way Just keep filling it to the brim with water and him to have a look at some of the other videos one explains how the black thing works

[@jcrip42]

Thanks a lot

[@jcrip42]

Are there any safe chemicals to use ? Rid x for instance?

[@CCRVUK]

jcrip42 Hi some people use a biological washing liquid this eats most things away and turns it into liquid the trick with a black tank is to keep plenty of fluid in the tank otherwise if you use a tote the fluids will go and the solid will stay then you will end up with a blocked toilet Just empty a 1 gallon bucket of water every now and again down the toilet

[@nevereverforever0010-uf9su]

3:20 that was almost... very bad

[@CCRVUK]

Hopefully the idea worked for you. There are some other videos on the toilets and how they work not subscribe to the channel help us build help other people in the RV community. All the best from UK.

[@sepulvedaoutdoors]

Heading to Home Depot hopefully this works I’ve tried everything

[@CCRVUK]

Hi it will work plenty of water and don’t forget to twist a pipe and keep pushing have a look at the other video that explains how deep the tank is and you see how it works thanks for watching please subscribe to the channel regards Paul

[@Chagosaquarium]

Can’t get mind down past the bend 😫

[@CCRVUK]

You have to push it and twist it very hard

[@SultanofSilverton]

My goodness, thank you so much

[@CCRVUK]

Pleasure, great to be able to share some of our experience working with 5th wheels. Come check us out on Facebook, we're hoping to build a community of 5th wheel users who want to help and share tips with other 5th wheel users: facebook.com/groups/fifthwheeladventure

[@janiceanderson724]

Yay!!! Helped!!!

[@samiam2284]

Where do I get the blue thing?

[@CCRVUK]

Any hardware or DIY shop it’s water pipe flexible plastic

[@edhidalgo3186]

It worked! Thank you for sharing

[@CCRVUK]

Thanks for that please subscribe for some more handy videos

[@normagonzalez5672]

Where do u get one this?

[@CCRVUK]

Www.ccrv.co.uk

[@debbiestauffer6216]

didn't work....any other ideas

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Debbie it definitely does work we’ve got a number of higher units that get locked up for people using wrong toilet paper putting allsorts down there and it works every time watch the video again and make sure the pipe goes round the bend all I can suggest is that the exit pipe is blocked in that case you’ll have to drill a hole the first bend out of the tank about a 10 mil hole and put a coathanger up there if it’s blocked there just pull the stuff down be careful because when it goes you Will be covered in waste If you get really stuck give me a call regards Paul

[@carlisemclaughlin9837]

How about gloves the entire process???

[@CCRVUK]

Yes We were so wrapped up in doing the video we forgot but we still alive and thanks for looking at the video hope it helped you please subscribe to the channel if you don’t already regards Paul

[@seanalexander5312]

He should of stuck his hand in it a little more.

[@CCRVUK]

We all just hope Ash gets the nail brush out before he has his tea.

[@Moira_Gloucestershire]

3:24 Ashley, not even wearing gloves.

[@CCRVUK]

Yeah, he's not aloud to put his hands near his mouth or touch anything other than blocked toilets until he's washed those dirty mitts!

[@king4b1]

I had better results by actually shutting the gate closed why was flushing it but only for like a minute or two with that flushing and the extra water lot more was able to flow out do this 3 to 4 time but in the end I took all the tanks out as we live full time in one spot except the large freshwater tank left that in for two reasons in case there was another natural disaster like a earthquake we had and the water which I drained quite often and refill with Fresh water the second reason is in case of high winds have all that extra weight down low makes a a difference we have 2014 Forest River - Rockwood Windjammer 3008W (Travel Trailer) but I used rubber sleeves to join the New Zealand pipes and the American one so I can put the tanks back on later no damage to the original pipes

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Mike thanks for the comment what’s life like in New Zealand then chaos in England at the moment

[@lamarcarter6699]

Never go through the toilet, you will ruin the cheap flapper then you’re really worse off

[@CCRVUK]

Hi Lamar we always unblock a toilet this way never had a problem been doing it for 15 years. Best way on KZbin to unblock a toilet thanks for your comment. Enjoy your rv Thanks again Paul

[@MR_UNOoo]

This doesn't work on class c

[@madisynstahl4271]

Wait why? I tried this on my motor home and its not working. Ive tried everything 🙃

[@MR_UNOoo]

@madisynstahl4271 my best result came from REPEATEDLY FEELING MY BLACK WATER TANK TO THE BRIM WHERE IT WAS FILLED ALL THE WAY UP IN THE TOILET AND DRAINING IT PROBABLY 10 TIMES I DO THAT AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 2 WEEKS

[@sambur6480]

That poor man, he face while emptying, is the same face I make !

[@CCRVUK]

No acting here genuine situations

[@eligarcia215]

I could smell this video. 🤮

[@CCRVUK]

😂