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Comparing a summer cottage and a motorhome: pros and cons

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.

Freezer temperature in €40,000 caravan reached 12°C

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.

Wayly offers Finns motorhome rentals from €990 per week this summer

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.

Police car and motorhome collide on highway in Finland

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.

Motorhome equipment electrifies, but diesel remains king for propulsion

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 opens paid parking area for motorhomes and caravans at Pallonlahti

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.

Borgå still without a campsite

For the fourth consecutive summer, the Finnish city of Borgå (Porvoo) lacks a dedicated campsite for motorhomes and caravans. The planned camping area in the Staffas district remains in active planning (category 2), but no construction date has been set. City officials state that other development projects have higher priority, and no private operator has yet shown interest in running the future campsite.

Camper van destroyed in Hollola fire, flames spread to surrounding terrain

A camper van was completely destroyed in a fire in Hollola on the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The fire spread to the surrounding area but was brought under control. Firefighting efforts were complicated by gas cylinders commonly found in camper vans with cooking facilities.

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