The eternal question that has divided philosophers, chefs, and campers for generations: what is the ultimate breakfast to fuel a day of adventure on the open road?
We’re talking about the first meal of the day, the one that must power both black tank dumping and scenic overlook appreciating.
To settle this sizzling debate once and for all, we recently posed this delicious dilemma to our readers in our daily newsletter. The results are in, and they paint a very clear, very greasy picture of your morning preferences.
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The poll results broke down as follows:
| Breakfast Choice | Percentage of Votes |
|---|---|
| Eggs and Bacon | 65% |
| Cereal | 27% |
| Pancakes | 8% |
| Smoothie | 0% |
The Reigning Champion: A Salty, Greasy Crown
Let’s all give a round of applause for the undisputed heavyweight champion of the RV kitchen: eggs and bacon! Commanding a whopping 65% of the vote, this dynamic duo proves that when you’re living the RV life, you crave substance. This isn’t just breakfast; it’s a statement. It says, “I may be in a vehicle smaller than some people’s walk-in closets, but I will fry meat and I will smell glorious doing it.”
There’s something deeply satisfying about the sound of bacon sizzling on a griddle as the sun rises over a pristine lake. It’s the official soundtrack of vacation. This meal isn’t just about taste; it’s about the experience. It’s a ritual that promises a day of adventure, even if that adventure is just trying to back into your campsite without arguing with your spouse.
Cereal: The Quick and Quiet Contender
Coming in a distant but respectable second place is cereal. We see you, 27% of voters! You are the pragmatic planners, the early hikers, the “I-love-breakfast-but-I-also-love-my-sleep” crowd. Pouring milk into a bowl is about the most complicated maneuver you’re willing to attempt before your first cup of coffee.
This is the “no fuss, no muss” choice, and we deeply respect that. Why spend half the morning cleaning grease off every surface within a five-foot radius when you can just rinse a bowl? It’s efficient, it’s easy, and it leaves more time for the truly important RV tasks, like figuring out why the water pump is making that weird noise again.
Pancakes: The Weekend Warrior
Pancakes, the fluffy, syrup-drenched delight, managed to secure a modest 8% of the vote. We suspect these voters are the weekend warriors, the holiday campers who see their RV trip as a special occasion. Flipping pancakes is a commitment. It’s a labor of love that says, “Today, we relax. Also, we might need to open a window because I just burned the first one.”
This choice is for those mornings when you have nowhere to be and everything to enjoy. It’s a celebration breakfast, often accompanied by the triumphant cry of, “I finally got one perfectly round!”
The Smoothie: A Silent, But Healthy, Protest
And then we have the smoothie, sitting at a solid, undeniable, earth-shattering 0%. Not a single vote. The silence is deafening. It appears that the idea of meticulously chopping fruit, wrestling with a blender that sounds like a jet engine, and then cleaning eight different parts before 8 a.m. is a hard pass for the RV community.
We get it. Blending in a tin can on wheels feels less like a healthy start and more like a declaration of war on your neighbors’ peace and quiet. The smoothie may be packed with vitamins and antioxidants, but it is clearly no match for the powerful siren call of bacon.
Conclusion: Why Grease Reigns Supreme
So, why did the results shake out this way? The overwhelming victory for eggs and bacon isn’t just about taste—it’s about the very essence of the RV experience. RVing is often a nostalgic escape, a return to simpler times and classic comforts.
Nothing evokes that feeling quite like the timeless combination of eggs and bacon. It’s hearty, protein-packed fuel for a day of outdoor activities, and perhaps most importantly, it’s a social meal. Cooking bacon is an event that draws people in, while pouring cereal is a solitary act.
Cereal’s strong showing represents the practical, on-the-go side of RVing, but the classic cooked breakfast wins because it embodies the spirit of camping: making something wonderful and communal, even with a limited kitchen.
Ultimately, the poll tells us that for most RVers, the journey might be about adventure, but breakfast is about tradition. And tradition, it seems, is deliciously greasy.
