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We recently posed a very important, very personal question to our readers. The topic of RV bathroom configurations is one that every RVer must face, and it’s far more complex than it seems. We wanted to know how you really feel about your home-on-wheels’ porcelain throne room. This poll was sent out directly in our weekly newsletter, so a huge thank you to everyone who cast their vote!
Remember to subscribe and vote in our future polls. Your input ensures you’re a part of the conversation and helps us all understand the fascinating trends in our community. The results are in, and they tell a very clear story about modern RVing priorities. Let’s just say the people have spoken, and they want a proper place to shower.
Here is the question we asked: What’s your ideal RV bathroom configuration?
The Throne Room Takes Center Stage
As you can see from the results below, the winner was not even close. The desire for a full, residential-style bathroom is overwhelmingly the champion. It seems the call of a comfortable, familiar bathroom experience is too strong to ignore.
| Bathroom Configuration | Percentage of Votes |
|---|---|
| Full Bathroom | 85% |
| Split Bathroom | 11% |
| Composting Toilet Setup | 0% |
| Minimal Bathroom | 4% |
The Glorious, Unapologetic Full Bath
An 85% landslide victory is nothing to sneeze at. This result screams that RVers are done with compromising on their comfort. They want a door that closes them off from the world, a real shower, and a toilet that doesn’t require a master’s degree in plumbing to operate.
Who can blame them? After a long day of hiking or exploring, a cramped, wet bathroom just won’t do. The people demand a spa-like retreat, even if that “spa” is only 30 square feet. This is the hill they will die on, and frankly, it’s a very comfortable, well-appointed hill.
The “It’s Complicated” Split Bath
The split bathroom configuration managed to snag a respectable, if distant, second place. This setup, often featuring a separate toilet room and shower, appeals to the practical RVer. It’s the “you do your thing, I’ll do mine” of bathroom layouts.
It’s perfect for those mornings when one person needs the mirror and the other… has urgent business. This result shows that for a small but mighty group, efficiency and simultaneous functionality reign supreme. They value speed and privacy over sheer square footage.
The Wild Cards: Minimalism and… Composting?
The minimal bathroom and composting toilet options barely registered on the radar. The minimalists among us are a truly dedicated, space-prioritizing bunch. They see a large bathroom as wasted real estate that could be used for a bigger pantry or more counter space.
And then we have the composting toilet, which received a resounding zero percent of the vote. It seems the idea of actively managing one’s own waste ecosystem is a bridge too far for most. The dream of going completely off-grid is strong, but apparently, it stops at the bathroom door for nearly everyone.
Why We Think the Votes Shook Out This Way
We believe the results are so definitive for a few key reasons. The modern RVer is increasingly using their rig as a full-time home or for extended trips, making daily comfort non-negotiable. A full bathroom is a tangible piece of “normal” life that people are unwilling to sacrifice. Furthermore, the initial “roughing it” appeal of RVing has evolved for many into a desire for convenience and reliability.
The split bathroom’s niche appeal makes sense for families or couples who need that extra layer of functionality. As for the composting toilet’s goose egg, it simply requires a level of hands-on involvement that contradicts the easy, relaxing escape most people seek from their RV adventures. Ultimately, when it comes to their private business, RVers have voted overwhelmingly for comfort and convenience above all else.
