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SURVEY RESULTS: 2014 Ultimate Truck Camper Survey Part 2

For Part 1 of the survey results, click here.  To see Part 3 of the survey results, click here.
21. What material would you prefer for the kitchen counters in the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Laminate counter top – 21.82% Laminate counter top – 23.19%
Molded fiberglass counter top – 41.45% Molded fiberglass counter top – 43.05%
No preference – 36.73% No preference – 33.75%

 

22. What style of sink would you prefer for the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPERS HARD SIDE CAMPER
Single bowl round – 10.79% Single bowl round – 4.78%
Single bowl rectangular – 44.24% Single bowl rectangular – 21.75%
Double bowl rectangular: equal size bowls – 16.55% Double bowl rectangular: equal size bowls – 30.87%
Double bowl rectangular: one bowl larger than the other – 15.11% Double bowl rectangular: one bowl larger than the other – 35.76%
None. I do not want a sink. – 1.44% None. I do not want a sink. – 0%
No preference – 11.87% No preference – 6.72%

 

23. What material would you prefer for the sink in the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Stainless steel – 61.43% Stainless steel – 64.62%
Molded fiberglass – 21.07% Molded fiberglass – 15.59%
Porcelain – 1.43% Porcelain – 3.75%
Plastic – 1.07% Plastic – 2.96%
None. I do not want a sink. – 1.43% None. I do not want a sink. – 0%
No preference – 13.57% No preference – 12.97%

 

24. Would you prefer a propane range top with oven, or a propane range top without oven for your next truck camper purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Propane range top with oven – 34.3% Propane range top with oven – 60.07%
Just a propane top – 59.93% Just a propane top – 37.09%
None. No range top or oven. – 4.33% None. No range top or oven. – 1.82%
No preference – 1.44% No preference – 1.02%

 

25. What type of refrigerator would you prefer for the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Two-way: shore power and propane – 13.62% Two-way: shore power and propane – 31.52%
Three way: shore power, propane, and 12-volt – 51.61% Three way: shore power, propane, and 12-volt – 58.84%
12-volt only: high-efficiency – 30.82% 12-volt only: high-efficiency – 7.71%
Ice box – 0.72% Ice box – 0%
None. I do not want a refrigerator. – 1.79% None. I do not want a refrigerator. – 0.91%
No preference – 1.43% No preference – 0.68%

 

26. Would you prefer a microwave, convection microwave, or no microwave for your next truck camper purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Microwave – 26.45% Microwave – 42.08%
Convection microwave – 20.65% Convection microwave – 38.31%
None. Do not want microwave. – 45.29% None. Do not want microwave. -15.85%
No preference – 7.61% No preference – 3.76%

 

27. What other kitchen amenities would you prefer for the next truck camper you purchase? Please check all of the amenities that you would prefer.

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Spice rack – 23.4% Spice rack – 51.72%
Knife block – 16.6% Knife block – 33.91%
Sink cover and cutting board – 72.83% Sink cover and cutting board – 83.79%
Overhead fan – 70.57% Overhead fan – 82.53%
12-volt outlet – 63.77% 12-volt outlet – 70.0%
Slide-out pantry – 43.02% Slide-out pantry – 75.75%

 

28. Would you prefer an air conditioner in the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Yes – 55.27% Yes – 87.3%
No – 30.18% No – 7.44%
No preference – 14.55% No preference – 5.26%

 

29. Would you prefer ducted heat or non-ducted heat in the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Ducted heat – 31.65% Ducted heat – 73.24%
Non-ducted heat – 46.4% Non-ducted heat – 14.4%
None. I do not want a heater. – 1.44% None. I do not want a heater. – 0.91%
No preference – 20.5% No preference – 11.45%

 

30. Would you prefer a propane hot water heater or a combination propane and electric hot water heater in the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Propane hot water heater – 34.53% Propane hot water heater – 20.2%
Combination propane and electric hot water heater – 50.0% Combination propane and electric hot water heater – 75.94%
None. I do not want a hot water heater. – 10.79% None. I do not want a hot water heater. – 1.59%
No preference – 4.68% No preference – 2.27%

 

31. What type of dinette would you prefer for the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Straight sofa with rectangular table – 18.71% Straight sofa with rectangular table – 12.57%
N/A Face-to-face full-booth dinette with rectangular table – 39.3%
Two-person small face-to-face dinette with small table – 45.68% Two-person small face-to-face dinette with small table – 8.27%
N/A U-shaped dinette with round table – 5.66%
U-shaped dinette with rectangular table – 22.66% U-shaped dinette with rectangular table – 27.52%
None. I do not want a dinette. – 5.04% None. I do not want a dinette. – 1.02%
No preference – 7.91% No preference – 5.66%

 

32. What style of dinette table leg would you prefer for the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Standard one post table leg – 18.21% Standard one post table leg – 19.32%
Standard two post table leg – 12.86% Standard two post table leg – 13.3%
N/A Wall latch/pull-down system – 15.45%
Swing out movable system – 40.71% Swing out movable system – 6.93%
N/A Dream dinette post-less system – 23.52%
Removable stand alone table – 10.36% Removable stand alone table – 7.84%
None. No dinette table. – 5.71% None. No dinette table. – 1.25%
No preference – 12.14% No preference – 12.39%


33. What material would you prefer for the dinette table in the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Traditional laminate table – 35.02% Traditional laminate table – 37.86%
Molded fiberglass table – 30.69% Molded fiberglass table – 36.72%
None. I do not want a table. – 5.42% None. I do not want a table. – 1.14%
No preference – 28.88% No preference – 24.29%


34. POP-UP ONLY: Would you prefer a separate enclosed bathroom in your next pop-up truck camper purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Yes, half-wall with curtain enclosed bathroom. – 36.1% N/A
Yes, full-wall, folded hard-side bathroom. – 31.05% N/A
I do not want an enclosed bathroom. – 8.66% N/A
None. I do not want a bathroom. – 14.8% N/A
No preference – 9.39% N/A


35. HARD SIDE ONLY: Where would you prefer the bathroom be located in the next hard side truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
N/A Rear-bath – 54.05%
N/A Mid-bath – 27.94%
N/A None. I do not want a bathroom. – 1.37%
N/A No preference – 16.65%


36. HARD SIDE ONLY: What type of bathroom would you prefer in the next hard side truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
N/A Dry-bath: Separate shower stall – 47.43%
N/A Wet-bath: Combined shower stall and bathroom – 45.95%
N/A None. I do not want a bathroom. – 1.6%
N/A No preference – 5.02%


37. POP-UP ONLY: What features do you want in the bathroom for your next pop-up truck camper purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Toilet only – 19.27% N/A
Shower only – 0.73% N/A
Toilet and shower – 39.27% N/A
Toilet, shower, and sink – 22.18% N/A
None. I do not want a bathroom. – 16.0% N/A
No preference – 2.55% N/A


38. What type of toilet system would you prefer in the next truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Flush toilet and black tank – 20.58% Flush toilet and black tank – 75.68%
Cassette toilet – 59.21% Cassette toilet – 21.14%
Porta-potti – 9.39% Porta-potti – 0%
None. I do not want a toilet. – 7.22% None. I do not want a toilet. – 0%
No preference – 3.61% No preference – 1.82%


39. HARD SIDE ONLY: Would you prefer a sink in the bathroom of the next hard side truck camper you purchase?

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
N/A Yes – 77.56%
N/A No – 15.6%
N/A None. I do not want a bathroom. – 1.37%
N/A No preference – 5.47%


40. What other bathroom amenities would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Please check all of the amenities that you would prefer.

POP-UP CAMPER HARD SIDE CAMPER
Medicine cabinet – 26.01% Medicine cabinet – 79.91%
Counter space – 26.91% Counter space – 55.57%
Fan – 64.57% Fan – 92.42%
Window – 24.22% Window – 22.27%
Dome skylight – 52.47% Dome skylight – 76.58%
Water proof storage – 49.78% Water proof storage – 60.05%

For Part 1 of the survey results, click here.  To see Part 3 of the survey results, click here.

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