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We recently posed a very important question to our community of road warriors. The topic of our latest inquiry was all about the sheer heft of our beloved homes-on-wheels. We asked our newsletter readers to reveal their preferred RV weight class, and the results are in. It seems the debate between nimble campers and rolling estates is alive and well. The responses have painted a fascinating picture of how we all choose to roll down the highway. We want to thank everyone who participated in this poll from our weekly newsletter. Make sure you’re subscribed and voting each week so your voice can be part of our future results and findings!
Here is a breakdown of how our community voted.
| Preferred RV Weight Class | Percentage of Votes |
|---|---|
| Under 10,000 lbs | 14% |
| 10,000-20,000 lbs | 29% |
| 20,000-30,000 lbs | 33% |
| Over 30,000 lbs | 24% |
The Middle of the Road is King
It appears that the majority of you are fans of the “Goldilocks Zone” of RVing. The 20,000 to 30,000-pound category won the day with a solid third of the vote. This is the sweet spot for large fifth wheels and spacious motorhomes. You get all the comforts of home without needing a special pilot’s license. It’s heavy enough to feel substantial but (hopefully) light enough to not create its own gravitational pull.
A Strong Showing for the “Just Right” Crew
Not far behind, the 10,000 to 20,000-pound class secured a respectable second place. This group enjoys a fantastic balance between livability and driveability. They can likely still park their rig without requiring a team of sherpas and a satellite phone. For these voters, it’s about having a real bathroom and a kitchen without committing to a vehicle that qualifies as its own zip code.
The Titans of the Tarmac
Let’s hear it for the over-30,000-pound crowd, the behemoths of the blacktop! Nearly a quarter of you are living large—very, very large. Your idea of “roughing it” is when the residential refrigerator temporarily loses connection to the built-in ice cream maker. We assume you chose your RV based on its square footage, not its gas mileage. You don’t just drive to a campground; you make it sink a little.
The Nimble Navigators
On the other end of the spectrum, we have the nimble sub-10,000-pound adventurers. This group proves that great things can come in small, legally-towable-by-an-SUV packages. For you, freedom means being able to spontaneously U-turn on a forest service road. Your entire rig probably weighs less than the front cap of the “Over 30,000 lbs” group, and you’re perfectly happy with that.
Conclusion: Why Comfort Outweighs Compactness
We believe these results clearly show that for most RVers, the pursuit of comfort and space ultimately outweighs the desire for maximum maneuverability. The combined votes for the two heaviest categories show a strong 57% preference for larger, more feature-rich homes on wheels. This suggests that while a lightweight, simple rig has its appeal, the modern RVer is prioritizing a genuine home-like experience. People want king-sized beds, full-sized appliances, and dedicated spaces for family, which naturally adds pounds. Ultimately, it seems that if given the choice, a significant majority would rather haul a few extra tons than sacrifice their residential comforts on the road.
