Dutch associations BOVAG and KCI conducted a study trip to Sweden from March 1 to 3. Participants toured the factory of caravan and motorhome manufacturer KABE and the Volvo plant, observing production processes that combine automation and manual craftsmanship.

According to HRF industry statistics, 24 new caravans were registered in Sweden in February 2026, a 62% decrease from the same month last year. Meanwhile, motorhome registrations rose 118% to 312 units. Part of the increase is attributed to pre-registration of vehicles due to the introduction of Euro 6 standards.

Motorhome manufacturer Kabe is discontinuing the standalone Affinity brand, integrating it into its main lineup. The One, Duo, and Three models will now be sold as the Kabe Affinity series. For the 2026 season, the models will receive new interior colors, improved functional solutions, and an upgraded electrical system.

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According to the Swedish Caravan and Motorhome Industry Association (HRF), only 9 new caravans were registered in January, a 68% decrease year-on-year. Meanwhile, motorhome registrations doubled to 122 units. The overall caravan market declined by 15.5% in 2025.

Swedish manufacturer Kabe AB has unveiled the Novum Traq 750 LGB motorhome based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The model is adapted for cold climates, features an Alde Compact 3030 heating system, and can accommodate up to four people. The price starts at 176,000 euros.

Dometic released its Q4 2025 financial results. Net sales were SEK 4,058 million, a 15% decrease, while operating profit (EBITA) reached SEK 245 million. The company observed a gradual market stabilization and sequential sales improvement during the quarter, despite continued caution from dealers and end consumers.

At the CMT show in Stuttgart, Swedish manufacturer Kabe premiered its first semi-integrated motorhome, the Novum TRAQ 750 LGB, featuring standard rear-wheel drive. The 7.45-meter motorhome is built on a Mercedes chassis and offers optional four-wheel drive. Concurrently, the company received three awards from German readers in polls for imported motorhome categories.

The Swedish company Kabe has renamed its camper van to Abisko Van, marketing it for 365-day-a-year use. The 6.97-meter-long model, based on a Mercedes Sprinter, features an Alde heating system and AirVent ventilation. Standard configuration includes rear-wheel drive and a 170 hp engine, with all-wheel drive and dual rear wheels available as options.

At the CMT show in Stuttgart, Swedish manufacturer Kabe presented the new TM Novum TRAQ 750 LGB model. This is the brand's first partially integrated motorhome with rear-wheel drive as standard and optional four-wheel drive. The motorhome is built on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, with a base price starting at 121,680 euros.

Swedish company Vagabond Haven has introduced the Nature Pod mobile home built on a trailer base. The basic model without furniture costs 14,000 euros, is 4.9 meters long, and features a 45mm thick ThermoWood construction that eliminates a wooden frame to reduce weight and cost.