Hey Campfire Embers!

I hope 2025 was an amazing year for you and your crew.

Madeline and I have been debating kicking off the year with 75 Hard. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s a stupid challenge that involves two 45-minute workouts a day (one outside…in January 😬), following an eating plan, reading 10 pages of non-fiction daily, no alcohol, and a few other “character-building” rules.

Will we do the full thing? Probably not.

Will we attempt some kind of modified, less-insane version? Very possible.

Stay tuned — this could get interesting. Sara and Jack are too smart to get suckered into to this challenge!

🚐 RV Show Season Is Here

January and February mean one thing in the RV world: RV show season.

Even though we’re not in the market, we’re heading to the Louisville RV Show later this month. It’s a fun way to spend family time, dream about future rigs, and remind ourselves why our current setup works so well for our family.

With kids, a bunkhouse with a separate room has been an absolute game-changer. Over the years, we’ve walked through a lot of fifth wheels and floorplans — enough that we’ve gotten pretty good at spotting the flaws in about 30 seconds.

If you’re even thinking about a new RV (especially with kids), I put together a full guide that breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and what to avoid 👇

👉 5th Wheel Campers With Bunk Beds (Buyer’s Guide)https://ourcampfireunplugged.com/5th-wheel-campers-with-bunk-beds/​

This is one of those posts I wish I had read before buying.

⛽ One Simple Trick for Stress-Free Fuel Stops

Planning fuel stops used to be one of my least favorite parts of trip prep. It’s stressful, time-consuming, and always leaves you wondering, “Is this station actually big-rig friendly?”

Before our Savannah trip, I tried something new — and it worked shockingly well.

Here’s the simple method:

• Open Google Maps (yes, I know it’s not perfect for RVs) • Add stops along your route — specifically your fuel stops • Click Share route • Email or text the link to your co-pilot

Now you both have the same route, the same stops, and no more guessing when it’s time to pull off for fuel.

Is it flawless? No. Is it fast, easy, and way less stressful? Absolutely.

Thanks for kicking off the new year with us. More RV plans, smarter travel tips, and a few questionable challenges ahead.

As always, hit reply and let me know what you’re working on this year — trips, upgrades, or goals. I read every response.

Happy New Year,

Mike 🚐🔥

​Our Campfire Unplugged​

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