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Bürstner has launched the Signature series, a new model line that aims to redefine the design of seven-meter motorhomes. The SFT 7.5 model is based on a Fiat Ducato chassis with an AL-KO low-frame platform and features a 2.2-liter 140 hp turbodiesel engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Interior solutions borrow from more expensive models by Niesmann+Bischoff, part of the same Erwin Hymer Group.
A company from Joensuu has developed a ready-made furniture kit for converting a van into a camper in minutes. The manufacturer targets the mass market and aims to smooth out seasonal fluctuations in the construction industry.
Finnish publication Sotkamo-lehti compared traditional summer cottages and motorhomes as holiday options. Cottages require constant repairs and are fixed in one location, while motorhomes offer mobility but need route planning. Motorhomes allow changing locations every weekend and easier short trips, but cottages remain a family hub with familiar infrastructure and a private sauna.
Finnish actress Pilvi Hämäläinen, traveling alone through Europe in an old motorhome, mistook a group of men for criminals. They turned out to be police officers conducting a routine check.
The owner of an Adria Alpina caravan, purchased in 2021 for €41,410, struggled with a faulty refrigerator for five years. The seller and manufacturer failed to fix the defect despite multiple repairs and diagnostics at the factory in Sweden. The Consumer Disputes Board recommended contract cancellation, after which the seller installed a new battery-powered refrigerator.
Teemu Tuoma from Pello converted a Scania truck cabin into a sauna and also built a motorhome from a truck chassis. The project took two years, with Tuoma preferring older vehicle models.
Finnish company Wayly has launched a summer campaign for motorhome and caravan rentals. A weekly rental starts at €990, which the company claims can be cheaper than a traditional holiday with hotels and dining. A Summer Deal program offers two months free rental (including taxes and insurance) when signing a 12-month lease, with the lease starting in autumn. The offer is valid until June 30, 2026.
Teemu Tuoma from Kokkola bought a Scania truck two years ago for its good engine, converting the cab into a sauna. He now plans to build a full motorhome on the truck chassis, keeping classic features: nose, visor and V8 engine.
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On Tuesday evening, a motorhome with five people collided with a moose on Highway 8 in Kruunupyy, Finland. No injuries were reported; the moose died. Three rescue units responded.
Metsälehti magazine conducted a test drive of the Volkswagen Grand California, assessing its suitability for forestry work. It notes that the motorhome can ease life for those working in forests, but its space could be more spacious.
More Americans over 50 are opting for motorhome life. Patty Gill, 52, and her husband visited all US states in five years, saving over $100,000. Beverly Brown, 63, has lived in a converted van since 2019.
A caravan of 19 cars and 47 Thai tourists arrived in Hue, Vietnam, on July 7. Organized by Indochina Duy Nhat Tourism Company, the group was approved by the Ministry of Transport to participate in tourism traffic from July 4 to 8. The route covers several provinces, with an overnight stay in Hue and visits to the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda.
On Thursday morning at 8:10 AM on Highway 8 near Eurajoki, a police car and a motorhome collided. According to the motorhome driver, the police car suddenly made a U-turn and hit the motorhome from behind. The front of the police car and the side of the motorhome were damaged; no injuries were reported. The investigation has been transferred to the Office of the Prosecutor General due to police involvement.
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On Tuesday afternoon, a motorhome lost control and left the road on Highway 3 in Lempäälä for an unknown reason. The driver was taken to hospital; traffic was partially or fully closed and restored by 16:45.
Motorhomes are seeing a rise in electrical appliances, including fridges and stoves, increasing the need for off-grid power. To achieve a week of self-sufficiency without hookups, dealers recommend installing solar panels, two lithium batteries, and a 3 kW inverter, costing around €3,000–€4,000. Propulsion remains diesel due to weight limits (under 3,500 kg) and range constraints, making electric drivetrains unlikely in the near future.
Lappeenranta has opened a paid parking area for motorhomes and caravans on the shore of Pallonlahti. The city upgraded an old lot with crushed stone surface and improved access roads. The site holds 10–15 vehicles, with 12-hour parking costing €8. The city expects hundreds of visitors over the summer and will trial the area until the end of the season.
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The Finnish association SF-Caravan ry has awarded the title 'Caravanner of the Year 2025' to 49-year-old architect Patrick Holmström. The award was presented at the association's congress in Uusikaupunki on May 23, 2026.
Nissan has updated the Clipper Van and Clipper Rio, offering a camper conversion for the kei-class vehicles. These cars are limited to 3.4 m in length, 1.5 m in width, and a 0.66 L engine (47 kW). The main innovation is the Multi Rack system by Nissan Motorsports & Customization, which makes the cargo area highly adaptable. The camper version includes a multi-part mattress that can be removed or installed at four different heights. The base van starts at around €8,000 in Japan, while the camper version costs about €12,000.
Hymer has introduced the B-ML 790 BlackLine version based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The model is positioned as a fully integrated premium motorhome, combining the driving characteristics of the Mercedes-Benz chassis with Hymer's finishing. Black exterior details and restrained contrast highlight its BlackLine series affiliation.
On the Porvoonväylä highway in Finland, a motorhome veered into a ditch. A medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene. Information on casualties and the circumstances of the accident is being clarified.
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