Motorhome fire leads to road closure

Tonje Bjørndal, a resident of the Træleborg area, said the street where she lives has become a parking lot for motorhomes. According to her, this creates dangerous situations. The article was published in Tønsbergs Blad on June 1, 2026.

Magnus Schevik, 80, has ended his active role in the Caravan Clubben after over 40 years of involvement. The club, which brings together caravan owners, will continue under new leadership. The transition coincides with a family and friends gathering at Trollveggen.

Verdde hotel in central Lakselv, Norway, has created four motorhome parking spaces in its backyard. The spots are equipped with electrical hookups. The initiative is part of the hotel's development and aims to serve the growing number of motorhome tourists visiting Finnmark.

During a roadside check at Seljestad control station on Saturday afternoon, one trailer was deregistered due to poor technical condition, and a car with a trailer was banned from use for overloading. A total of 19 heavy vehicles and 6 vans were inspected. The trailer driver was also fined for lacking a registration certificate.

A Norwegian couple purchased a Hymer motorhome from dealer Kroken Caravan for 2.75 million SEK, described as being of 'excellent quality'. The day after delivery, a tag reading 'donor car' was found on the key. An inspection revealed faults in 12 out of 13 points, including loose bolts and exposed wiring. Repairs to make the vehicle safe were estimated at 2.5 million SEK. Before the case reached the appeals court, the dealer agreed to cancel the sale.

Swedish importer Bergholm Fritidsfordon has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Knaus Tabbert AG for exclusive import and distribution of Knaus, Weinsberg, Tabbert and T@b brands in Norway. Full launch is planned for autumn 2026.