Hey Campfire Embers!
We’re rolling into December with a couple of big family wins that honestly felt better than the second slice of Thanksgiving pie.
First up—Jack is officially in wrestling season mode, and the kid came out swinging. Four bouts on Sunday. In the first one he dominated right out of the gate and kept that momentum all the way through all four rounds. Watching him flip that internal switch from “nervous” to “let’s go” was awesome.
🔥 Quick Hits
- 🏅 Jack crushed his first wrestling weekend
- 🎓 Madeline earned a huge scholar program win
- 💩 Black tanks don’t have to be scary — here’s the guide
- 🔌 Winter RV electrical quirks? Updated article is ready
- 🎁 $15 bubble level = the gift every RVer actually needs
- 🤖 And an AI system that gives you your time (and sanity) back
🎁 If the RVer in Your Life Is Hard to Shop For… This $15 Fix Helps All Season
We all have that person who’s impossible to buy for. They already have everything. They don’t want more “stuff.” They “don’t need anything.”
I get it. I am that person.
But one thing RVers always need?
A camper that’s level.
This tiny, inexpensive tool solves one of the biggest campsite headaches—and it lasts for years.
👉 Our favorite $15 bubble level
We use ours every time we set up. I genuinely can’t imagine camping without it. If you want a stocking stuffer that an RVer will actually use (all season long), this is the one.
💩 This Week’s Feature: RV Black Tanks — What They Are & How to Avoid the Gross Problems
Let’s talk black tanks.
(Not fun. But necessary. Like taxes… or trying to back into a campsite when everyone is watching.)
Your RV’s black tank is the system that causes the most anxiety for new RVers—and also the most preventable problems: clogs, odors, sensors going haywire, and repairs you definitely don’t want to pay for.
Here’s the good news:
Once you understand how it works, it’s simple.
I just published a beginner-friendly guide that explains:
- What a black tank actually is (and how it’s different from gray/fresh tanks)
- The 3 habits that prevent 90% of issues
- How to dump correctly (step-by-step)
- Why sensors fail and what to do instead
- The only treatments we use after testing dozens
If black tanks make you nervous… this one’s for you.
👉 Read: What Is a Black Tank on an RV?
⚡ Updated Post: RV Power’s Out… But the Breaker Didn’t Trip?
With winter rolling in, RVers everywhere are plugging in space heaters, heated hoses, dehumidifiers—you name it.
And that means electrical quirks show up fast.
We just updated this article to include scenarios specifically caused by heater overload, including the exact outlet failure we’ve seen more than once.
👉 Read Before Your Next Winter Trip
A 3-minute read now can save you a cold night later.
🤖 AI Tip of the Week: The 20-Dollar Tool That Helps You Crush Your Goals (So You Can RV More)
Quick story.
It’s December. Your boss asks, “So… what did you get done this year?”
And your mind goes completely blank.
That used to be me—scrambling through emails, digging through calendars, trying to reconstruct 12 months of work in 20 minutes.
Not anymore.
🎥 Watch the quick video here:
If you want to reduce the stress of review season and create more mental space for travel, this is the simplest system I know.
If you want help building your own AI Productivity Assistant, reply “goals.”
And then Madeline… wow.
She learned her summer scholar program decision last week—and she got in! What makes it special is the reminder that the real work starts long before you ever fill out an application. Years of good grades, involvement, consistency, and effort paid off. We’re proud of her. We’re proud of Jack. And honestly… what a way to follow up Thanksgiving.
Your Turn,
Mike
Our Campfire Unplugged
mike@ourcampfireunplugged.com
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