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We asked a question that strikes a chord in the heart of every RVer. Living the rolling home lifestyle means making some serious trade-offs when it comes to square footage. We wanted to know which compromise stings the most for our adventurous community.
This topic is one every RVer has a strong opinion on, usually formed after trying to turn around in a shower or store a potato. This poll was originally taken in our weekly newsletter, so if you missed your chance to complain this time, make sure you’re subscribed to vote next time and help shape our findings! The results are in, and they reveal a fascinating, and slightly cramped, look at our priorities on wheels.
Here is a breakdown of how our readers voted:
| Space Sacrifice | Percentage of Votes |
|---|---|
| Storage space | 35% |
| Living room size | 17% |
| Kitchen space | 13% |
| Bathroom size | 35% |
The Great Space Race
It appears that two titans of inconvenience are locked in a dead heat for our biggest gripe. Storage space and bathroom size are tied for the top spot, and honestly, we’re not surprised. This is the ultimate battle between your stuff and, well, your other stuff.
Choosing between a place to keep your hiking gear and a place to answer nature’s call is a tough one. It seems we are a community divided between those who value their possessions and those who value their privacy during private moments.
The Storage Squeeze
Let’s talk about that 35% who lament their lack of storage. This is the crew that has mastered the art of Tetris with their belongings. Every nook and cranny is filled, and they know the precise weight limit for every single overhead compartment.
For these RVers, buying a new roll of paper towels is a major logistical discussion. It’s not just a purchase; it’s a spatial negotiation that could topple the entire carefully balanced ecosystem of their basement storage.
The Bathroom Blues
The other 35% who voted for bathroom size are clearly contortionists at heart. Their morning routine involves more strategic maneuvering than a chess match. Simply drying off after a shower is an extreme sport that risks knocking every toiletries bottle into the toilet.
For this group, the bathroom is not a room for relaxation. It is a functional, and often claustrophobic, capsule where every move must be calculated to avoid an elbow to the wall.
The Lesser of the Evils
Meanwhile, the living room and kitchen seem to be taking less of the heat. Perhaps we’ve all accepted that our “living room” is just the end of the bed that faces the TV. And a tiny kitchen just means fewer dishes to wash after a delicious meal of pre-made salads.
These sacrifices are seen as mere inconveniences compared to the existential crisis of where to put your second pair of shoes. It seems we are willing to huddle on a small couch if it means we don’t have to store our toilet paper in the driver’s seat.
Conclusion
We believe the results came in this way because the battle between storage and bathroom size represents the core conflict of RV life: the desire for adventure versus the need for basic comforts. Storage space is a direct sacrifice of material comfort; we simply cannot bring all the things that make a house a “home.” The bathroom, however, is a sacrifice of personal comfort and dignity. It’s the one room where you are truly alone and confronted by the limitations of your mobile lifestyle. Ultimately, the tie suggests that while we are willing to part with many possessions, we still deeply crave a small, private sanctuary—even if that sanctuary is roughly the size of a broom closet.
