The age-old debate of how to best cook your camp-side cuisine is one that has divided campers for generations. Do you go for the classic simplicity of a camp stove, the rustic charm of a fire pit, or the heavy-duty versatility of a Dutch oven?
We decided to settle the score once and for all by putting the question to our dedicated community of road chefs. This crucial poll was recently featured in our newsletter, where we asked you to crown the champion of outdoor RV cooking equipment.
For those who haven’t voted yet, make sure you’re subscribed so you can have your say in future polls and be a part of our delicious findings! The results are in, and let’s just say the winner isn’t just leading the pack—it’s practically lapping it.
And the Winner by a Landslide Is…
The people have spoken, and they have spoken with the unified voice of someone who really, really needs a burger. Here’s a breakdown of your preferred cooking methods:
| Cooking Equipment | Percentage of Votes |
|---|---|
| Grill | 83% |
| Camp Stove | 4% |
| Dutch Oven | 0% |
| Fire Pit | 13% |
The Reigning Champion: The Mighty Grill
It appears the siren song of the sizzle is just too powerful to resist. A staggering 83% of you declared the trusty grill as your go-to cooking apparatus. This comes as no surprise; the grill is the undisputed king of flavor and the undisputed king of not having to wash a million pots and pans afterward. T
here’s something inherently joyful about standing over an open flame, spatula in hand, as you achieve those perfect char marks. It’s less about cooking and more about performing a smoky, delicious ritual that ends with everyone getting fed. The grill is the extroverted social butterfly of RV cooking, and you’ve all voted it Prom King.
A Nod to the Runner-Ups and the No-Shows
The camp stove and fire pit managed to snag a few votes, proving there’s still love for the classics. The camp stove, that reliable workhorse, is perfect for the “it’s raining and I need coffee NOW” emergency. The fire pit is for the purists, the storytellers, and those who believe every meal should be followed by a mandatory s’mores course.
And then we have the Dutch oven, which received a resounding… zero percent. Not a single vote. To the Dutch oven enthusiasts out there: we see you, we respect your dedication to slow-cooked, deep-flavored meals, and we assume you were simply too busy tending to your 8-hour stew to check your email. Your delicious, delicious stew.
Why the Grill Reigns Supreme
So, why did the results skew so heavily toward the grill? The answer lies in the beautiful intersection of convenience, culture, and flavor. Grilling is fast, efficient, and embodies the very essence of outdoor leisure that RVing is all about. It encourages socializing, minimizes cleanup, and delivers that iconic smoky taste that you simply can’t get from an indoor stove.
Furthermore, the versatility of a grill—from gas to charcoal, from portable to built-in—makes it an accessible and customizable option for nearly every type of RVer. While other methods require more specialized skills or specific weather conditions, the grill is a reliable, all-purpose champion ready for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ultimately, you voted for fun, flavor, and simplicity, and the grill delivers on all three every single time.
