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.

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%.

The EuroWeekly publication reports growing discontent among residents of Fuengirola over the fairground parking lot, which has been filled with motorhomes and caravans for months. According to the report, the parking lot has become an unofficial free camping area, with vehicles staying for weeks, leading to a shortage of parking spaces and waste management issues. Similar tensions have been reported in other Costa del Sol towns like Benalmádena and Torrox. The Fuengirola city council has not yet announced concrete measures to address the situation.

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.

Esa Pykälä from Lahti has developed a motorhome concept with built-in accessibility for people with limited mobility. The concept originated from a personal need to travel with his wheelchair-using wife and is now being offered to others. The project posits that accessibility should be a core feature of the vehicle, not an afterthought.

A motorhome caught fire in Pyhtää on Saturday evening around five o'clock. The person inside evacuated the vehicle independently, with no casualties reported. The fire was extinguished by six o'clock, and the vehicle was completely destroyed.

A couple sold their detached house and now lives full-time in a motorhome at a campsite in Helsinki. They find this lifestyle easier and cheaper, despite initially planning it as a temporary solution.

A family from Turku leased a motorhome worth approximately €100,000 through a private leasing agreement for €700 per month. Over the year, they spent over 50 nights in it during trips across Europe, but decided not to renew the contract as the vehicle was idle most of the time.

A Finnish couple paid 100 euros for a pre-booking of the Karoo caravan, which has not yet been delivered to any customer in the country. The compact trailer, measuring 4.25 meters in length, starts at 39,000 euros, has a queue of 700 people, and the first deliveries are scheduled to begin in late summer.

A 50-year-old man is fulfilling a long-term dream by living all winter in a caravan at the Papinniemi campsite. He left working life several years ago and made the decision last November. A tarpaulin has been installed on the roof to facilitate snow removal in preparation for winter.

Statistics show that approximately 75% of European motorhomes use the Fiat Ducato chassis. In the German market, with one million registered recreational vehicles, the Ducato holds a 42.7% share. The model's popularity stems from its original design for motorhome manufacturers' needs, including a low rear section and a wide range of base versions.

The compact motorhomes Weinsberg X-Cursion 500 LT and 500 MQ were presented at the Caravan 2026 exhibition in Helsinki. The 5.88-meter-long models are built on a Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 chassis with a 150 hp diesel engine and have a gross vehicle weight of 3.5 tons. The motorhomes offer basic amenities, including a kitchen, toilet, and sleeping berths, in a compact format.

The heating device in the couple's motorhome broke down during frosts of up to -40°C in Utsjoki, Finland. Local entrepreneurs helped move the vehicle to a warm hangar before repairs in Rovaniemi. The couple has lived in the motorhome for several years despite the challenges.

Entrepreneur Aleksi Etholén is demanding termination of a motorhome leasing contract with Best-Caravan due to breached terms. Best-Caravan is undergoing corporate restructuring, does not respond to complaints, and its online booking service is down. The entrepreneur estimates damages at 20-30 thousand euros.

A caravan caught fire on Friday evening in Orimattila, Finland, threatening to cause more extensive damage due to the presence of gas cylinders. The Päijät-Häme rescue service received the call around 20:00 on Heinämaantie, close to the city center.

A caravan caught fire in the center of Orimattila on Friday evening. According to the fire department, the flames risked spreading to nearby residential buildings and vehicles, but the spread was contained. The incident resulted in no casualties.

As of January 1, 2026, the power tax for diesel motorhomes in Finland increased from 0.9 cents to 5.5 cents per day for every 100 kg of curb weight. For a typical 3.5-ton motorhome, this results in an additional annual payment of about 590 euros, with the maximum annual tax potentially reaching 1505 euros.

In 2025, Finland recorded 1,814 first-time registrations of motorhomes and caravans, an 11% decrease from 2024. This included 1,021 motorhomes and 550 caravans. The most popular motorhome brands were Sunlight, Adria, and Carado, while the top caravan brands were Adria, Hobby, and Kabe.

Finnish motorhome retailer Best-Caravan Oy was filed for bankruptcy on January 2. The company simultaneously applied for corporate restructuring to stabilize its finances. The company's turnover has exceeded 70 million euros for the past two years, but it reported a loss of 1.8 million euros in 2023.

A German family sleeping in a motorhome in Rovaniemi was awakened by shots from an air rifle on Christmas night. Three windows were shattered, with five damages found, including a bullet in a window and a hole in the roof. Police are investigating the incident as endangerment and damage to property, with no suspects apprehended.

Police are investigating a shooting incident involving a motorhome in Rovaniemi. Preliminary information indicates the shots were fired on the night of April 10, with no injuries reported.

A foreign family in a motorhome was awakened on Christmas night by the sound of windows breaking at a parking area in Vaattunkikönkää. Police report three windows were damaged, with a pellet from an air rifle found in one; the incident is being investigated as criminal damage.

The Ounaskoski Camping in Rovaniemi is operating for the first time in winter, offering caravan sites and cabin rentals. The owners report high demand for winter spots from foreign tourists, who choose this option as a cheaper alternative to hotels.

A couple moved into a motorhome after receiving notice that their house would be demolished. They live in approximately seven square meters and have spent an estimated 8,000 euros on repairs, including replacing the heating system. The main challenge is finding a legal overnight parking spot with electricity access without paying full campsite fees.

Doctor Mikko Huokonen uses a motorhome to provide medical services in remote areas of Lapland. The vehicle is equipped with modern diagnostic equipment powered by batteries, enabling operation in areas without electricity. The service is positioned as a supplement, not a replacement for stationary healthcare.