Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends!

Coming back from vacation can feel like a drag. But not this time.

I’ve spent the past few days flipping through photos from our summer trip, and instead of feeling bummed, I’m fired up. We crushed this adventure—from wild hikes to family laughs to figuring out our power setup on the fly. And I think that’s what keeps me hooked on RV travel. Even the hiccups turn into stories worth telling.

So let’s dive into two things: how we nearly fried our camper but didn’t—and how AI is helping us do even more with less stress.

⚡ When the Watchdog Turned RED: A Real RV Power Scare

We were pulling into Charlestown State Park for what should’ve been an easy weekend. But as we plugged in our Cougar fifth wheel, our Hughes Power Watchdog lit up 🔴 RED. Not great.

Turns out, the campground’s power pedestal had a serious fault. If we had plugged in directly, we could’ve toasted our brand new RV’s electronics. Luckily, the Watchdog did its job. The host called maintenance, they replaced the plug, and we kicked off an awesome trip—crisis averted.

This week we launched a full post on the best RV surge protectors, and we’re starting a new RV Electrical Series to help demystify what powers your rig and protects your investment. Spoiler: The Kohree Smart RV Surge Protector impressed us big time.

✅ It shuts off power if voltage drops below 104 or spikes over 132 volts
✅ It has built-in power management, usually found in units that cost 3x more
✅ It’s under $100—seriously, peace of mind for less than one night’s stay

👉 Read our full Surge Protector breakdown here​

🤖 AI Tools That Energize Us (Even After Vacation)

I’ve talked about my AI obsession before—but this is next level.

Right now I’m testing Galaxy.ai, an all-in-one AI dashboard. You get access to 2,000 tools (like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini), plus the ability to generate:

• Videos 🎥
• Voice-to-text notes 🎙️
• Images and blog drafts 📝

And it’s $15/month, cheaper than ChatGPT alone. You can switch between models instantly depending on your task. For creators, planners, and parents—it’s a total game-changer.

🏕️ Campground Fun: 3 AI Prompts to Create Kid-Friendly Games

Need new ways to keep the kids entertained? Try dropping these into ChatGPT (or Galaxy) before your next trip:

1. “Create 5 simple campground games for kids aged [insert ages] with no extra supplies needed.”
2. “Give me classic campfire games that work for all ages and promote teamwork.”
3. “Plan a 1-hour ‘family game night’ for the campground with challenges, trivia, and silly prizes.”

🎯 Want a whole weekend of fun? Use RV Travel GPT to build your itinerary!

📊 Poll of the Week

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Until Next Time…

Sara and I might not follow the 3-3-3 Rule, but we’re all about doing what’s right for your crew. Whether that’s chasing cooler temps, saving your power system, or turning long drives into core memories—we’re cheering you on.

Let us know: What’s been your best summer win so far?

Happy Camping!
Mike
​Our Campfire Unplugged​
mike@ourcampfireunplugged.com

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