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We recently posed a very serious, life-altering question to our community of road warriors. The topic of this official investigation was just how much of their worldly possessions our readers can cram into their rolling homes.
This critical poll was launched in our daily newsletter, where we dive into the real issues facing the RV lifestyle. We wanted to know the truth about downsizing, decluttering, and what it really means to live with less. If you haven’t signed up for our newsletter yet, make sure you do so you can vote in future polls and help guide our collective findings. Your vote truly shapes the conversation!
The results are in, and they paint a very clear, albeit minimalist, picture. Let’s take a look at how our community responded.
| Poll Option | Percentage of Vote |
|---|---|
| Under 25% | 89% |
| 25-50% | 11% |
| 50-75% | 0% |
| Over 75% | 0% |
The Art of Extreme Downsizing
It appears an overwhelming majority of you are masters of minimalism. Nearly nine out of ten voters confirmed that less than a quarter of their stuff makes the cut for life on the road. This isn’t just packing; it’s a high-stakes game of Tetris where you only keep the most essential L-shaped blocks.
The other options received a resounding… silence. This tells a powerful story of sacrifice and streamlined living. It seems the dream is to leave a storage unit the size of a small house back home.
What Made the Cut?
So, what sacred items earned a coveted spot in the rig? We imagine the selection process is brutal. It likely involves holding up a single spatula and asking, “Does this spark joy?” while staring down a mountain of former belongings.
The “one-in, one-out” rule is probably law. Buying a new coffee mug means an old one must be ceremoniously launched into the abyss, also known as the donation bin. Every square inch is precious real estate, and socks do not get to vote.
And What Got Left Behind?
Let’s pour one out for the fallen comrades. We’re talking about that bread machine you used once in 2012. Farewell, collection of novelty mugs and fancy dinner plates for twelve. Your waffle iron is in a better place now.
That bulky winter coat for a climate you no longer visit? It’s someone else’s problem. The real estate left behind is a monument to a former, more cluttered life. It’s a storage unit of forgotten dreams and impulse buys.
Conclusion
In our detailed opinion, these results came in so decisively for a few key reasons. First, the physical reality of an RV simply cannot accommodate a “normal” amount of belongings; you are literally working within a rolling closet. Second, we believe the entire ethos of RVing attracts people who yearn for freedom from things, finding more joy in experiences and sunsets than in owning a pasta maker. Finally, anyone who tries to bring over 50% of their stuff probably got their rig stuck in the driveway and never made it to the first campground, thus explaining the zero percent votes for the higher brackets. The road, it seems, belongs to the minimalists.
