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We asked you a question that cuts to the very heart of the nomadic experience. Let’s be honest, even life on the open road has its moments of chaos. Between navigating narrow campground entrances, dealing with unexpected “black water” situations, and trying to level your rig on a slope that defies physics, stress can creep into the RV lifestyle.
Our recent newsletter poll sought to uncover the favorite coping mechanisms of our fellow travelers. We wanted to know what you do to unwind after a particularly challenging travel day. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter so you can vote in the next poll and help shape our community’s findings!
And the Winner Is… Creative Escapes!
The results are in, and they paint a fascinating picture of how RVers reclaim their peace.
| Stress Management Method | Percentage of Votes |
|---|---|
| Hobbies | 44% |
| Reading | 22% |
| Meditation | 17% |
| Exercise | 17% |
The Reigning Champion: Hobbies
Hobbies took the crown with a commanding lead. This suggests that the best way to forget about the stress of driving a small house down the highway is to focus on building a tiny ship in a bottle. It seems that when the going gets tough, the tough get crafting, fishing, or woodworking. There’s nothing like the serene focus of a hobby to make you forget you just spent an hour arguing with a stubborn sewer hose.
A Solid Second Place: Getting Lost in a Book
Reading captured a respectable second place. What better way to escape the minor irritations of RV life than by escaping into a completely different world? A good book can transport you far away from the neighbor whose generator hums just a little too loudly. It’s the perfect, portable stress-reliever that requires absolutely no leveling.
A Tie for Third: Inner Peace and Outer Strength
Meditation and exercise landed in a tie. We imagine this is the crowd that finds zen by either sitting perfectly still or by moving until they can’t feel their legs. The meditation group is probably achieving nirvana while ignoring the sound of kids playing tag outside their rig. Meanwhile, the exercise enthusiasts are probably running away from their problems, literally, and we support it.
Our Take on the Results
We believe hobbies won by a landslide because they represent a proactive and tangible form of escapism. Unlike more passive activities, hobbies engage the hands and mind, providing a deep sense of accomplishment that directly counteracts the frustrations of a bad travel day.
Tinkering on a project or creating something beautiful allows an RVer to take control in a way they simply can’t when dealing with a misbehaving slide-out. It’s a productive distraction that turns stressful energy into a positive outcome, which is the ultimate victory on the road.
