Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD Towed a 3,014-Pound Camper, But the 355-Pound Tongue Weight Is the Real Story

According to Blue Capital Holdings data, Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park recorded 124,968 summer RV visits over five years (2021–2025), ranking ninth nationally. Glacier National Park in Montana led with 429,693 visits, followed by Yosemite in California with 423,672. In 2025, Grand Canyon visits dropped 20% year-on-year to 20,854, attributed to heat, crowding, and access issues. The North Rim reopened May 15, 2026, after the Dragon Bravo Fire, but the North Rim Campground will open in June without water or RV hookups, with Stage 2 fire restrictions in place.

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.