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We recently posed a very important question to our community of road warriors and nature lovers. The topic of eco-friendly travel is a hot one in the RV world, where we get to enjoy the planet’s beauty up close. We wanted to know which green habits are most popular when you’re out there exploring the great outdoors.
This poll was sent out in our newsletter, where our readers get the first look and a chance to vote. So, if you’re not subscribed, make sure you sign up to have your voice heard in our next round of findings!
Here is a breakdown of how our community responded.
| Eco-Friendly Practice | Percentage of Votes |
|---|---|
| Staying on Designated Trails | 50% |
| Using Eco-Friendly Products | 25% |
| Supporting Local Conservation Efforts | 13% |
| Other | 12% |
The Trailblazers vs. The Trail-Stayers
A whopping half of you declared that your primary eco-habit is staying on designated trails. This is the RVing equivalent of not cutting the crust off your sandwich—it’s a simple, no-fuss rule that keeps everything neat and tidy. It seems the majority of us are happy to follow the path laid out before us, probably while muttering, “Don’t blaze a new trail, just enjoy the one that’s already here.”
We salute you, the rule-followers. You are the reason the park rangers can sleep soundly at night.
The Sudsy Squad: Eco-Friendly Product Users
Coming in at a respectable 25% are those who swear by eco-friendly products. This group is out there ensuring their soap bubbles are as pure as the mountain air. They are the proud owners of biodegradable everything, from dish soap to shampoo.
Their rigs smell like a meadow, not a chemical factory. We imagine their black tanks are probably happier than most.
The Conservation Crusaders
Thirteen percent of you are the true philanthropists of the group, putting your money where your heart is by supporting local conservation efforts. You not only visit beautiful places, but you also directly help maintain them. This is the “leave it better than you found it” mentality on steroids.
You likely have more “Friends of the Park” membership cards than state stickers on your rig. Your commitment is genuinely inspiring.
The Mysterious “Other” Category
And then we have the 12% who live in the “Other” category. What secret, brilliant eco-practices are you hiding from the rest of us? Are you traveling with a portable compost bin powered by solar energy? Perhaps you are training squirrels to replant acorns as you leave.
The world may never know, but we desperately want to. This group proves that RV innovation is alive and well.
Why We Think the Votes Landed This Way
We believe the results heavily favored “Staying on Designated Trails” because it is the most visible and frequently taught principle of outdoor ethics. It’s a clear, actionable rule that is emphasized at nearly every national park and campground, making it a foundational habit for many. The high percentage for “Eco-Friendly Products” reflects a direct and personal action RVers can take that integrates seamlessly into their daily routine without extra effort.
The lower scores for conservation support and the “Other” category likely stem from these requiring either more specific knowledge, financial commitment, or uniquely personal practices that aren’t as universally adopted. Ultimately, it shows that while the RV community is deeply committed to protecting nature, we gravitate towards the simplest, most straightforward methods to do our part.
