When it comes to RV life, clean water isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity unless you enjoy playing gastrointestinal roulette. We recently asked our newsletter subscribers, “What type of RV water filtration system do you use?” and the responses were… mostly predictable, with one shocking twist (looking at you, 7% who drink straight from the hose like fearless hydration rebels).
This poll wasn’t just for fun—though we did have a few laughs at the zero votes for reverse osmosis (sorry, fancy water folks). If you missed voting in our newsletter, don’t worry—future polls are coming, and we want YOUR input to shape the results!
The Poll Results: A Tale of Filters and Fearless Sippers
Here’s how the votes stacked up:
| Filtration System | Percentage of Votes |
|---|---|
| Inline filter | 73% |
| Portable filter | 20% |
| Reverse osmosis | 0% |
| None | 7% |
Inline Filters: The Undisputed Champion
With a whopping 73% of the vote, inline filters are the Beyoncé of RV water filtration—ubiquitous, reliable, and always getting the job done. These systems are the Goldilocks choice: not too complicated, not too lazy, just right. Plus, they let you pretend you’re a mad scientist every time you swap out a filter cartridge. “Behold! The power of clean H₂O!”
Portable Filters: For the On-the-Go Hydration Enthusiast
Coming in at 20%, portable filters are the Swiss Army knives of water purification. Perfect for RVers who love options (or who forget to install an inline system until after their first questionable campground water experience). These folks are the MacGyvers of the road—ready to filter water from a shady spigot, a murky lake, or, in a pinch, their own tears after realizing they forgot to dump the black tank.
Reverse Osmosis: The Mythical Unicorn
0%. Not a single vote. It’s almost poetic. Reverse osmosis systems are like the caviar of RV water filtration—expensive, high-maintenance, and utterly absent from most people’s rigs. Maybe it’s the installation hassle, or maybe RVers just prefer their water with a hint of minerals (or mystery). Either way, this category remains a lonely, untouched checkbox.
The “None” Crew: Living Life on the Edge
Then there’s the 7% who proudly (or obliviously) run with no filtration at all. These are the same people who eat gas station sushi and pet stray raccoons. Are they immune to waterborne pathogens, or do they just enjoy a little flavor in their H₂O? We may never know—but we salute their bravery (and secretly hope they at least boil their water).
Why Did the Results Shake Out This Way?
The dominance of inline filters makes perfect sense—they’re easy to install, affordable, and effective. Portable filters cater to the adaptable RVer, while reverse osmosis is just too much fuss for life on the road. As for the “none” voters? Well, every group has its daredevils.
So, what’s your water filtration style? If you didn’t vote this time, keep an eye out for our next poll—because your input (or lack thereof) could be the difference between reverse osmosis’s redemption or another crushing zero!
