Bus driver reported, foreign motorhome 500 kg overweight in Norway traffic check

In Ankenes, Norway, a motorhome lost control and crashed into the wall of the ST1 gas station. Emergency services arrived at the scene; the station was cordoned off. A leak from the vehicle was reported, but no damage to the pumps occurred.

Thea Helen Lied (20) from Larvik has bought her own campervan, investing all her savings in it. She made the decision to do so at the age of 12.

Nils Henrik Brynildsen Henningstad has set off on a long journey with his family in a vehicle he converted into a motorhome himself. He acknowledges he is keeping his fingers crossed that everything goes well.

Nils Henningstad spent three years converting a car into a camper. He is now embarking on a long trip across Europe with his family.

Campground operators in Vågan municipality, Lofoten, have asked local authorities to prohibit overnight parking of motorhomes on municipal parking lots. The request follows repeated incidents where motorhome tourists use campground facilities (showers, toilets, gray water disposal) without paying, and park at campground barriers. Business owners also argue that municipal lots, priced at around 300 NOK per night, divert customers from campgrounds charging 400–500 NOK.

From July 6 to 12, 2026, the Maran Ata Landsstevne will be held in Seljord, Norway. Organizers state that the Dyrskuplassen site can accommodate up to 3500 motorhomes. The highest attendance is expected towards the end of the week. Hotel accommodation is nearly unavailable, with camping being the primary option.