Caravan Finland 2026

The small workshop Vanaconda Customs has unveiled a caravan based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Autonomous systems include solar panels up to 600W, a power station, and water tanks. The interior converts from a seating area to a full-size bed and features a separate shower.

A towed caravan overturned on the Ysitie highway in Tampere, blocking traffic. The incident occurred on March 16 around 17:30 near the Karkunvuori tunnel, causing hour-and-a-half-long traffic jams. Two people were in the towing SUV, with no injuries reported.

Warendorf introduced paid motorhome parking — and lost its tourists. Japan quietly reached 607 RV parks while Nagoya showed a camper on a rocket launcher chassis. The Turkish coastal ban, a Polish trailer with a side shower, and Korean rentals straight from the train — in this issue.

New motorhome registrations in Finland increased by over 50% in February 2026 compared to February 2025. Meanwhile, caravan registrations fell by approximately 30%, which the industry association attributes to consumer caution. Total registrations for the entire sector (motorhomes and caravans) in the first two months of the year grew by nearly 10%.

72-year-old Lauri Snellman restored a 60-year-old caravan and drove it 3200 kilometers from Kemijärvi to Italy to watch the Olympic cross-country skiing events. The journey took several weeks, and the towing vehicle was purchased at an auction.

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