A 2025 Ford Maverick XLT completed a five-week, 6,500-mile trip towing a 2026 Forest River R-Pod 171 camper weighing 3,200 pounds. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost pickup, equipped with the 4K Tow Package, handled mountain grades of 7% or more and repeated crossings of the Continental Divide without issues. Reported fuel economy was 15–16 mpg in the mountains. The driver reported nervous moments only from crosswinds near Cheyenne, Wyoming, gusting to 40–50 mph, which closed the highway.