Grand Canyon ranks ninth busiest US national park for summer RV visits

A GMC Sierra EV owner towed a 28-foot Airstream 224 miles from Brooklyn to Somerville, Massachusetts, without stopping to charge, arriving with 14% battery remaining. The trip was conducted at an average speed of 60-65 mph. The implied full-pack towing range is approximately 260 miles. The result highlights the capabilities of large-battery electric pickups when towing aerodynamic trailers.

The only example of a caravan designed by General Motors chief engineer Elias J. Premo in 1938 has been listed on eBay for €27,600. Used only five times by the family, it was stored in a hangar for decades, preserving its original condition.

A Newsweek study found that the average weekend camping cost at US national parks ranges from $218 to $439. Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is the most expensive at $439, followed by Olympic National Park in Washington at $369. The most affordable parks include Hot Springs in Arkansas ($218) and Great Smoky Mountains ($240).

Clarinda, Iowa, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Schenck Lake RV park and dog park. The park offers 15 campsites with water and electric hookups, a fire bowl, and a picnic table, available on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 per night. A shower and restroom facility is on site. Future plans include a split rail fence and more picnic tables.

Rossmönster has unveiled two off-road campers: the Baja Plus on a Ford F-550 or Ram 5500 chassis and the Baja Trail 72 based on a Ford F-350. The Baja Plus focuses on long-term autonomy and comfort, featuring LiquidSpring suspension, 257 liters of fresh water, and up to 1620 Ah battery capacity. The Baja Trail 72 is designed for high-speed off-road use, with 80% of its components sourced from Extreme Motorsports, including a reinforced front suspension and rear frame cage.

In Sunman, Indiana, 33-year-old Tyler Downing faces arson and criminal mischief charges after a camper fire. Police responded around 11 p.m. to a fully engulfed 2017 camper. The suspect fled before officers arrived but was located nearby and taken into custody without incident.