Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends!
Last weekend we did something we’re not “supposed” to do…we shattered the sacred 3-3-3 RV Rule. You know the one—Drive no more than 300 miles, stop every 3 hours, and arrive by 3PM. Sounds smart, right?
It is—as a guideline.
But somewhere halfway through Kansas, Sara and I looked at each other and said, “What if we just drive all the way home?” A few hours and many wind gusts later, we rolled into our driveway at 1:45AM. Not exactly by-the-book. 😅
Here’s the thing—we’re not promoting reckless travel, but we are big believers in doing what’s best for your family. Sometimes, that means pushing past 3PM to get home safe, sleep in your own bed, and eat cold leftovers from a still-icy cooler (shoutout to our RTIC cooler).
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☀️ Heat, Fans & Amazon Prime Day
One more reason we kept driving—the heat. The camper had been baking all day. Even with a high-velocity fan, cooling down takes time, and sleep would’ve been rough.
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🧠 RV Travel GPT = Our Trip Planner
Over dinner, Jack said, “Let’s go back to Colorado.”
We’re already dreaming of next year—maybe Michigan? Maybe the Northeast? No matter where, we’ll use RV Travel GPT to map the route, plan campground stops, and discover hidden gems.
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🍽️ NEW: Let AI Plan Your Campground Meals
Need help planning easy, no-stress camping meals? We made a video on using ChatGPT to build a full meal plan for your next trip—based on your favorite foods, dietary needs, or cooking gear.
🎥 Watch the video here:
🚿 P.S. Did You Miss Last Week’s Water Pressure Regulator Tip?
High campground water pressure can wreck your hose and your camper’s plumbing.
One of our stops hit 120+ psi—yikes.
Catch up here →
📖 Our full guide to water pressure regulators
☀️ 3 ChatGPT Prompts to Beat the Heat This July
- “Plan a 3-day weekend trip with indoor or shaded outdoor activities near [your location] to help escape July heat.”
- “Give me 5 fun water-based activities for families with kids aged [insert ages], within a 2-hour drive of [your city].”
- “Create a list of campground-friendly frozen snacks, no-cook meals, and cooling tips for summer RV trips.”
👉 Try them out using RV Travel GPT—your summer adventure assistant!
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👉 And if you're curious about learning how to use ChatGPT for life, travel, or work, reply and let us know. We’re considering some beginner-friendly videos and would love your input!
Now I'm catching up on my sleep! ZZZZ!
Happy Camping!
Mike
Our Campfire Unplugged
mike@ourcampfireunplugged.com
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