💧🌸Clean Water, Race Weekends & Spring Adventures


From RV Water Tips to Mini-Marathon Fun 🏃‍♂️— Let’s Dive In!

Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends!

1. Keep Your RV Water System Fresh & Safe 💦
For years, I skipped a critical RV task—sanitizing our water system. Lazy? Maybe. But that was a mistake.

Good news: it’s easy to fix and takes just a little planning. Let the solution sit overnight, flush it out in the morning, and boom—safe, clean water

And don’t forget your drinking hose! I didn’t sanitize that either (yikes). Last weekend I gave ours a quick clean, and now it’s on my regular checklist.

Here’s how to sanitize your RV water system for less than 6 cents:
▶️ Watch our short video


2. Which RV Water Filter Is Best? Our Tests May Surprise You 🔬🚿
We recently tested 5 popular inline RV water filters—the ones that attach to your hose and block out the bad stuff before it gets in your RV.

We were surprised by the results...and we’ve got a new go-to filter now.

Want to see how your brand stacked up?
➡️ Check out our filter showdown here


3. Race Weekend + Derby Season = The Best of Louisville 🐎🍗🏃‍♂️
In just two weeks, Kentucky Derby 151 kicks off. But this weekend, I’m running the Kentucky Derby Mini-Marathon (13.1 miles)—a tradition I love. It showcases all that’s great about Louisville in the spring.

If you’ve never visited this amazing city, what are you waiting for?

Southern hospitality, bourbon tours, great food, historic neighborhoods, and horse racing—it’s all here.

Looking for ideas?
➡️ Check out our favorite day trips around Louisville


4. 3 AI Prompts for Making Awesome Weekend Memories 🌟
Want to turn a regular weekend into a memorable adventure—without leaving town?

Try one of these ChatGPT prompts to spark your next great moment:

  • "You’re a local expert in [insert city]. What’s a unique, free activity to do this weekend with my family?"
  • "Plan a one-day staycation itinerary for [insert town] with food, outdoor fun, and a little relaxation."
  • "Create a surprise adventure day with a scavenger hunt, snacks, and a cool local spot for sunset."

Want more ways to use AI for trip planning?
👉 Try RV Travel GPT for FREE


Thanks for following along on our unplugged adventures!

Hit reply and let us know: What’s your favorite spring camping tradition?


Happy travels,
Mike
Our Campfire Unplugged
mike@ourcampfireunplugged.com

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