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Ford’s Recall Avalanche Hits 9.5 Million Vehicles
Ford is facing a historic recall crisis, with 115 separate safety recalls already in 2025, the most of any automaker this year. The latest involves over 115,000 Super Duty trucks with a faulty steering column shaft that can detach, risking loss of control. That recall alone follows a global effort to fix rearview cameras in nearly 2 million vehicles. The financial hit is mounting, and so are concerns over reliability: Consumer Reports ranks Ford below brands like Subaru and Toyota, while owners face higher-than-average repair costs.
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AAA Says 96% of Drivers Admit to Road Rage – Here’s How to Stay Safe
Nearly every driver on the road has acted aggressively in the past year, according to AAA’s latest report. From speeding and honking to cutting off other cars, tensions are rising, and they’re contagious. Drivers of large trucks, motorcycles, and sports cars are seen as more aggressive, and the stats back it up. Road rage incidents have real consequences, from insurance hikes to felony charges in extreme cases. AAA recommends staying calm, keeping distance, and avoiding confrontations to reduce risk, especially for RV drivers who face added stress on the road.
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These RV Campgrounds Are All-In on Fall
If you’re hitting the road this fall, some campgrounds are doing way more than pumpkin spice. From Virginia Beach to Texas Hill Country, parks are rolling out Oktoberfest games, haunted trails, costume contests, and hayrides. Standouts include Jellystone Park’s Apple Dumpling Festival in Ohio, San Diego KOA’s site-decorating competitions, and Chestnut Bay’s inflatable costume races in Alabama. Whether you’re into crafts, beer crawls, or trick-or-treating, these weekend getaways offer something memorable for every kind of camper.
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Campground Bookings Are Flat in 2025
The 2025 camping season hasn’t delivered the growth many parks hoped for. Most U.S. campgrounds are reporting flat or even declining occupancy, especially in regions like the Rockies and High Plains. Booking windows have tightened dramatically, with more people waiting until the last minute to reserve. Still, some operators are pulling ahead: Spacious Skies and Advanced Outdoor Management have seen double-digit increases thanks to smarter data use and marketing pivots. Others, like Ventura Ranch KOA, found success by expanding public access to on-site amenities like ziplines.
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Upcoming RV Shows
Here are some RV shows happening across the U.S. in the next few months:
- Detroit Fall RV & Camping Show
October 1-5, 2025
Novi, Michigan
- Tacoma Fall RV Show
October 2-5, 2025
Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Washington
- Myrtle Beach RV Show
October 17-19, 2025
Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- OCRV Show
October 30-November 2, 2025
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, Maryland
- Portland Metro Dealers RV Show
November 6-9, 2025
Suburban Collection Showplace, Portland, Oregon
- Tampa Bay Fall RV Show
November 6-9, 2025
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida