RV LIFESTYLE EZINE POLL RESULTS
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BAILOUT BAG
BLOG ENTRIES
CARAVAN TRAVEL
CELL PHONE PROVIDER
CELL SERVICE IN NATIONAL PARKS
CHILDREN/GRANDCHILDREN VISITS
CHINESE-PRODUCED RVS
COMPUTER LOCATION IN RV
DEALER RV PRICES ON WEB
DECORATE RV FOR HOLIDAYS
DISCOUNT MEMBERSHIPS
EAT IN YOUR RV
EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE USE
EXPENSES MONTHLY AVERAGE
EXPENSES RVING
FITNESS ON THE ROAD
FLOOR COVERING IN KITCHEN
FUEL PRICES
FUEL TAXES
GET NEWS
GIFT GIVING
GUNS IN RVS
HOLIDAYS
METROPOLITAN RVING
MEXICO RVING
MOTIVATION TO RV
NEW OR USED
NEW RV IN 2013
NEXT RV SIZE
OVERNIGHT STAY
OVEN USE
PETS IN RVS
PETS OFF-LEASH
RALLIES/CLUB EVENTS
READING STYLE
REMODELED/REDECORATED
RENT AN RV FIRST
REST AREA OVERNIGHT STAY
RV FORUMS
RV IDENTITY
SENIORS PAY MORE
SEVERE WEATHER/DISASTER
SHOP AT WAREHOUSE STORES
SHOWER USE
SLIDES
SOLAR PANELS
SOLO OR NOT
SPEED IN RV
SUMMER 2010 LOCATION
TRANSPORTATION TOYS
TRAVEL STYLE
TV SERVICE
WALMART OVERNIGHT STAY
WASHER/DRYER IN RV
WHY RV
WI-FI PAY
WORK OR VOLUNTEER WHILE RVING
POLL RESULTS
BAILOUT BAG:
Do you have a bailout bag in your RV for emergencies?
12% - Yes
17% - Yes and copies of important papers are elsewhere.
32% - No
24% - No and copies of important papers are elsewhere.
15% - Other leave comment
May 11, 2011
Comments (4): http://polldaddy.com/poll/4874018/?view=results
BLOG ENTRIES:
How often would you like to read new blog entries?
30% - 3 times a week
31% - 2 times a week
31% - Once a week
8% - More than 3x/week
Comments (3): http://polldaddy.com/poll/2740266/?view=results
CARAVAN TRAVEL:
Do you have a bailout bag in your RV for emergencies?
14% - Yes, a commercial caravan
29% - Yes, with another RV for 3 or more days
40% - No
5% - Yes, in the future
13% - No, prefer to travel alone
July 26, 2011
Comments (3): http://polldaddy.com/poll/5131627/?view=results
CELL PHONE PROVIDER:
What cell phone provider do you use?
49% - Verizon
8% - Sprint
26% - AT&T
4% - T-Mobile
6% - AllTel
0% - Cellular One
7% - Other (leave comment)
Comments (2): http://polldaddy.com/poll/1224545/?view=results
CELL SERVICE IN NATIONAL PARKS
Should national parks have extensive cellular service?
47% - Yes
43% - Only near visitor center and services
9% - No
2% - Other/comment
February 24, 2013
Comments (4): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6847868/?view=results
CHILDREN/GRANDCHILDREN VISITS:
How often do you see children or grandchildren?
25% - At least few days each year
12% - Ideally spend a month or so each year
12% - Usually spend a season or more in the area
13% - They're spread out so it varies
8% - If our travels take us near them
9% - Not applicable or not a priority
20% - Other
May 25, 2010
Comments (10): http://polldaddy.com/poll/3108269/?view=results
CHINESE-PRODUCED RVS:
Will Chinese-produced RVs affect U.S. quality?
32% - Improve quality of US RVs
41% - Decrease quality of US RVs
15% - No effect
12% - Other- leave comment
October 26, 2010
Comments (6): http://polldaddy.com/poll/3811859/?view=results
COMPUTER LOCATION IN RV:
Where do you use your computer in your RV?
11% - A built-in desk area
20% - Modified RV to make a work area
39% - Dinnette or dining room table
12% - Other table or TV tray
10% - My lap
1% - No computer
7% - Other (add comment)
Comments (2): http://polldaddy.com/poll/2134467/?view=results
DEALER RV PRICES ON WEB:
Would you like dealers to list RV prices on the Web?
94% - Yes
1% - No - they wouldn't be accurate
4% - No - too many variables to help
1% - Other: leave comment
August 25, 2012
Comments (2): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6404318/?view=results
DECORATE RV FOR HOLIDAYS:
Do you decorate your RV for any holidays?
59% - Yes
40% - No
1% - Other: leave comment
November 24, 2012
Comments (2): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6622131/?view=results
DISCOUNT MEMBERSHIPS:
What discount clubs/memberships do you use when camping?
38% - Good Sam
22% - ½ price clubs
12% - Membership like TT or RPI
14% - America the Beautiful senior/access
14% - Other (add comment)
Comments (5): http://polldaddy.com/poll/1315614/?view=results
EAT IN YOUR RV:
How many meals a day do you eat in your RV (on average)?
35% - Three
27% - Two
5% - One
0% - None
30% - Eat out only occasionally
2% - Other/comment
April 25, 2013
Comments (2): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6990382/?view=results
EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE USE:
Have you ever used your RV emergency road service?
62% - Yes
34% - No
1% - Needed it, didn't have one
1% - Other: leave comment
Comments (0): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6071777/?view=results
EXPENSES MONTHLY AVERAGE:
Considering ALL expenses how much do you spend per month on average?
19% - $3500/mo or more
13% - $3000 - $3499
14% - $2500 - $2999
16% - $2000 - $2499
15% - $1500 - $1999
18% - Less than $1500
4% - Other/comment
March 27, 2013
Comments (4): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6916510/?view=results
EXPENSES RVING:
What do you spend per month RVing (on average)? Count ALL expenses.
37% - Less than $1000
17% - $1000 - $1499
11% - $1500 - $1999
7% - $2000 - $2499
7% - $2500- $2999
14% - $3000 - $3999
7% - $4000 or more
February 8, 2010
Comments (1): http://polldaddy.com/poll/2510540/?view=results
FITNESS ON THE ROAD:
How do you stay fit on the road?
11% - In my RV- DVDs or equipment
26% - At RV parks
21% - Make exercise stops as we travel
21% - No special effort
20% - Other
Comments (4): http://polldaddy.com/poll/1497050/?view=results
FLOOR COVERING IN KITCHEN:
What floor covering do you have/want in your RV kitchen?
59% - Linoleum
1% - Carpet
24% - Wood-type floor
11% - Ceramic tile
5% - Other: leave comment
Comments (2): http://polldaddy.com/poll/5610270/?view=results
FUEL PRICES:
Fuel prices affecting your RV travels?
25% - No
60% - Yes, I'll/we'll be traveling fewer miles
8% - We won't be traveling in the RV
7% - Other/comments
Comments (7): http://polldaddy.com/poll/5982522/?view=results
FUEL TAXES:
Should Feds eliminate fuel taxes until fuel prices come down?
61% - Yes
34% - No
3% - Undecided
2% - Other: leave comment
June 10, 2011
Comments (3): http://polldaddy.com/poll/5037795/?view=results
GET NEWS:
Where do you (mainly) get news when RVing??
18% - Satellite TV
19% - Local TV
5% - Radio
37% - Internet
2% - Other people/spouse
8% - Newspapers or magazines
4% - Don't pay attention to the news
6% - Smartphonec
<1% - Other - leave comment
July 26, 2012
Comments (3): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6327732/?view=results
GIFT GIVING:
Have you changed gift giving since you began RVing?
87% - Yes
10% - No
3% - Other: leave comment
Comments (0): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6712261/?view=results
GUNS IN RVS:
Do you travel with a gun in your RV?
59% - Yes
41% - No
March 9, 2011
Comments (3): http://polldaddy.com/poll/4521222/?view=results
HOLIDAYS:
How are you "getting together" with special people for the holidays?
55% - In person visit with family
5% - Meeting up with RV friends
14% - Calling or Skyping
0% - Working/Workamping
9% - Bah humbug!
18% - Other
January 12, 2010
Comments (3): http://polldaddy.com/poll/2420879/?view=results
METROPOLITAN RVING:
Does your RVing take you to metropolitan areas?
43% - Yes, we park outside or on the outskirts, then explore
13% - Yes, only to pass through or visit relatives
11% - Yes, we prefer to find an RV park downtown, if possible
30% - We avoid them
2% - Other
April 26, 2010
Comments (2): http://polldaddy.com/poll/2933451/?view=results
MEXICO RVING:
Would you take your RV to Mexico?
21% - Yes
71% - No
8% - Other- please leave comment
January 9, 2011
Comments (12): http://polldaddy.com/poll/4123430/?view=results
MOTIVATION TO RV:
What motivated you to live the RV lifestyle? (choose up to 3)
26% - Less expensive way to live or travel
2% - Build a stronger relationship
6% - Be more physically active
36% - Chance to travel and see things
24% - Less stressful way of life
5% - Other
July 26, 2010
Comments (6): http://polldaddy.com/poll/3400511/?view=results
NEW OR USED:
Was your first full-time RV (or will it be) new or used?
22% - New
78% - Used
September 25, 2010
Results: http://polldaddy.com/poll/3657627/?view=results
NEW RV IN 2013:
Will you be buying a new (to you) RV in 2013?
23% - Yes
56% - No
19% - Maybe
3% - Other/comments
January 24, 2013
Comments (0): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6783447/?view=results
NEXT RV SIZE:
Will your next RV be...?
33% - Larger
19% - Smaller
18% - Same Size
15% - Don't have one yet
14% - Don't plan to replace this one
September 24, 2011
Comments (2): http://polldaddy.com/poll/5444289/?view=results
OVEN USE:
What do you use your RV oven for?
16% - Cooking
17% - Storage
42% - Both cooking and storage
4% - Whats an oven?
16% - Have a convection oven instead
5% - Other (add comment)
Comments (4): http://polldaddy.com/poll/1869951/?view=results
OVERNIGHT STAY:
Where do you most often stay overnight?
18% - Regularly priced RV parks
15% - Membership campgrounds
22% - Halp-price or other discount parks
11% - Boondock
14% - Blacktop boondock (Walmart etc)
3% - Other (leave comment)
17% - Public campgrounds
June 24, 2012
Comments (0): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6257395/?view=results
PETS IN RVS:
How many pets do you travel with?
28% - Zero
29% - One
37% - Two or three
4% - More than three
3% - Other- comment
February 10, 2011
Comments (7): http://polldaddy.com/poll/4359532/?view=results
PETS OFF-LEASH:
Should pets be allowed off-leash in public parks/areas?
3% - Yes
38% - Yes, in designated pet areas
56% - No
3% - Other - leave comment
April 10, 2011
Comments: (5) http://polldaddy.com/poll/4685156/?view=results
RALLIES/CLUB EVENTS:
Do you attend RV rallies or club events? How many/year on average?
21% - At least one/year
21% - Two to five/year
12% - More than five/year
4% - As many as I can
28% - Rarely or never
14% - Avoid them
Results: http://polldaddy.com/poll/1142681/?view=results
READING STYLE:
Whats your style of reading in your RV?
11% - Mostly e-books with a Kindle
1% - Mostly e-books with a Nook
8% - Mostly e-books on a computer
6% - Mostly e-books -variety or other
67% - Mostly print books
2% - I rarely read
6% - Other (The two new comments mentioned listening to audio books)
December 22, 2009
Comments (4): http://polldaddy.com/poll/2297277/?view=results
REMODELED/REDECORATED:
Have you remodeled/redecorated your RV?
14% - Redecorated
39% - Remodeled (removed and replaced)
2% - Painted interior
2% - Painted exterior
15% - Other (add comment)
29% - No
Comments (5): http://polldaddy.com/poll/1566368/?view=results
RENT AN RV FIRST:
Did you rent an RV prior to making the decision to buy one?
18% - Yes
78% - No
4% - Had no influence on decision to buy/comments
February 26, 2012
Comments: (5) http://polldaddy.com/poll/5866919/?view=results
REST AREA OVERNIGHT STAY:
Do you/would you stay overnight in highway rest areas?
44% - Yes
26% - No
23% - Yes, if only option
7% - Other - leave comment
October 25, 2011
Comments: (11) http://polldaddy.com/poll/5529274/?view=results
RV FORUMS:
Which RV forums do you visit regularly? (Vote for all)
35% - RV.Net
16% - Workamper
25% - RV Travel
12% - Escapees
12% - Other (leave comment)
Results: http://polldaddy.com/poll/1647248/?view=results
RV IDENTITY:
RVing: Is it part of your identity?
68% - I am an RVer
21% - I hope to be an RVer in the future
7% - I am someone who just happens to RV
4% - Other- please leave comment
November 24, 2010
Comments (7): http://polldaddy.com/poll/3977732/?view=results
Seniors Should they pay more for national parks?
20% - Yes
75% - No
5% - Other/comment
Comments: (8) http://polldaddy.com/poll/7052099/?view=results
RVing-have you been near/experienced a:
27% - Tornado
14% - Hurrricane
8% - Earthquake
7% - Large hail
21% - Other severe weather/disaster
23% - No
May 25, 2012
Comments (1): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6165613/?view=results
SHOP AT WAREHOUSE STORES:
Should Feds eliminate fuel taxes until fuel prices come down?
54% - Yes
43% - No
3% - Other: leave comment
January 25, 2012
Comments (0): http://polldaddy.com/poll/5780664/?view=results
SHOWER USE:
Do you use your RV shower?
70% - Yes, always
2% - No, too small
3% - No or rarely, dont like Navy showers
17% - Not if there is a nice campground shower
4% - Use it for storage
4% - Other, leave comment
Comments (10): http://polldaddy.com/poll/1978068/?view=results
SLIDES:
How many slides do you have/want in your RV?
18% - Four (or more)
27% - Three
31% - Two
12% - One
12% - None
1% - Other, leave comment
Comments (0): http://polldaddy.com/poll/5695276/?view=results
SOLAR PANELS:
Does your RV have solar panels?
36% - Yes
47% - No
16% - No rig yet, but plan to
0% - No rig yet, wont have them
1% - Other
Comments (1): http://polldaddy.com/poll/1035689/?view=results
SOLO OR NOT:
Do you travel as part of an RV couple or as a solo?
63% - Couple
13% - Solo male
17% - Solo female
4% - Couple with children
3% - Other (add comment)
Comments (2): http://polldaddy.com/poll/1402298/?view=results
SPEED IN RV:
How fast do you drive on an Interstate (speed limit permitting)?
9% - Whatever the speed limit allows
18% - 65 mph plus
51% - 60-64 mph
20% - 55-59 mpg
2% - Rarely drive on interstates
1% - Other
June 28, 2010
Comments (1): http://polldaddy.com/poll/3241353/?view=results
SUMMER 2010 LOCATION:
Where are you this summer?
19% - Midwest
18% - Western states (CA/NV/AZ/NM)
13% - Northwest (OR/WA)
11% - Northeast
12% - Canada and/or Alaska
9% - Mountain states (CO/WY/MT/ID)
11% - Southern states
4% - Mid Atlantic
4% - Other - leave comment
August 25, 2010
Results: http://polldaddy.com/poll/3517181/?view=results
TRANSPORTATION TOYS:
What transportation "toys" do you take with you?
44% - Bicycles
10% - Motorcycles
4% - ATVs
2% - Powered boat
13% - Canoe or kayak
13% - Other (leave comment
16% - None of the above
February 25, 2010
Comments (4): http://polldaddy.com/poll/2664908/?view=results
TRAVEL STYLE:
What is your style of RV travel?
31% - Meandering tourist
30% - Purposeful tourist
12% - Working tourist
6% - Weve moved beyond that
15% - Havent started our RV travel yet
7% - Other
Comments (33): http://polldaddy.com/poll/2808383/?view=results
TV SERVICE:
Which do you use to watch TV?
38% - Direct TV
27% - Dish Network
24% - Local stations
5% - My computer
6% - Dont have a TV/dont watch it
Results: http://polldaddy.com/poll/1724452/?view=results
WALMART OVERNIGHT STAY:
Have you ever stayed overnight at a Walmart?
66% - Yes
21% - No
12% - I will when I start RVing
1% - I never plan to stay at one
August 25, 2011
Comments (0): http://polldaddy.com/poll/5267821/?view=results
WASHER/DRYER IN RV:
Do you have or want a washer/dryer in your (next) RV?
72% - Yes
27% - No
1% - Other/comment
October 26, 2012
Comments (11): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6550163/?view=results
WHY RV:
Why do you live the RV Lifestyle? (Or want to?) Vote more than once.
22% - Freedom
19% - Adventure
3% - Curiosity
13% - Save $/cheaper
23% - Joy of travel
2% - Visit family
3% - Run away from home!
15% - Follow the good weather
0% - Other
Comments (1): http://polldaddy.com/poll/1793962/?view=results
WI-FI PAY:
Would you pay for Wi-Fi in an RV park to have better service?
18% - Yes
37% - I/we choose a park with free Wi-Fi over one that charges
32% - We connect using our own equipment
10% - Wi-Fi isn't important in choosing a place to stay
3% - Other
March 23, 2010
Comments (4): http://polldaddy.com/poll/2797996/?view=results
WORK OR VOLUNTEER WHILE RVING:
Are you or will you work or volunteer during your RV travels?
75% - Yes
8% - No
15% - If we feel like it
2% - Other/comment
September 25, 2012
Comments (2): http://polldaddy.com/poll/6478911/?view=results