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We asked you, our wonderful community of road warriors, a burning question. It’s a topic that haunts every RVer during a tight storage squeeze or a laundry day that requires six quarters. We wanted to know which creature comfort from your former, stationary life you secretly dream about. The results are in, and they paint a deliciously relatable picture of life on the road.
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The Great RV Trade-Off: Comfort for Freedom
Living the RV life is a series of beautiful compromises. We trade square footage for sunset views. We exchange walk-in closets for the entire country being our backyard. But sometimes, you just really, really miss a giant oven.
Our poll sought to uncover the most mourned amenity from our stick-and-brick pasts. The answers were both predictable and hilariously honest.
And the Winner Is… The Kitchen Sink (And Everything Else In It)!
Let’s dive into the data. Here’s how the votes stacked up, showing what RVers pine for the most.
| Item You Miss Most | Percentage of Votes |
|---|---|
| Large Kitchen | 40% |
| Garage | 30% |
| Full-size Washer/Dryer | 20% |
| Walk-in Closet | 10% |
A whopping 40% of you are dreaming of a kitchen where you can open the oven and the refrigerator at the same time. We get it. Cooking in an RV can feel like preparing a gourmet meal in an airplane galley, if the airplane was also bouncing down a bumpy road.
Garage Envy and Laundry Day Woes
Coming in a strong second, the humble garage secured 30% of the vote. This isn’t just about parking a car. This is for all the kayaks, bicycles, and toolboxes that now live in a storage unit three states away.
The full-size washer and dryer came in third. Hanging clothes to dry in an RV is an art form. It’s a delicate dance of wet socks and strategically placed shower rods.
And trailing behind, the walk-in closet. It seems when your entire wardrobe must fit in a single drawer, you develop a new, minimalist relationship with flannel shirts.
Why We Think the Votes Landed This Way
In our detailed opinion, the results make perfect sense when you consider the daily realities of RV life. A large kitchen isn’t just about luxury; it’s about the fundamental, daily ritual of cooking. Trying to prepare a simple family meal in a tiny space with limited countertops and a miniature fridge is a constant, grating challenge. The kitchen is the heart of the home, even a rolling one, and its limitations are felt every single day.
The garage represents lost utility and hobby space. For many, a garage is a workshop, a man-cave, or simply a place to store all the “stuff” that doesn’t fit the minimalist RV lifestyle. Its absence is a constant reminder of the hobbies and projects left behind. The washer/dryer, while a nuisance, is typically a weekly or bi-weekly problem, not a daily one, which may have relegated it to third place. As for the walk-in closet, you simply adapt by owning fewer clothes, making its loss a bit easier to swallow over time.
