Caravan breakdown partially blocks traffic in Denmark

Danish manufacturer HeroCamper has unveiled a compact off-road trailer designed for active recreation. Unlike conventional travel trailers, the model prioritizes low weight and ruggedness over household appliances.

New registrations of caravans in Denmark have more than halved over the past five years, according to Statistics Denmark. One factor is the shift to electric vehicles, as towing a heavy caravan can cut range by half. Sk Caravan director Lars Blom reports falling sales and hopes for better batteries and longer range.

Danish caravan owners are reluctant to switch to electric cars due to high costs and reduced range when towing. Sales of new caravans in Denmark have more than halved over the past five years: 755 new caravans registered this year versus over 2,000 five years ago. FDM technical consultant Tom Westersø Larsen notes that with a heavy caravan, an EV's range is halved, and a trip to Lake Garda would require about six charging stops instead of two diesel refuels. Camping Outdoor Denmark director Kirsten Munk Andersen adds that the decline is also due to the growing popularity of other holiday forms.

A head-on collision between a car and a motorhome occurred Thursday on Gl. Århusvej between Hovedgård and Grumstrup in Southeast Jutland. The 23-year-old male driver of the car was seriously injured but is not in life-threatening condition, police said. Preliminary investigation suggests the crash was caused by a failed overtaking maneuver. The 60-year-old Finnish driver of the motorhome was unharmed. The road was closed for a period while authorities investigated.

The organizers of the Musik i Lejet festival, held at Vejby Camping in North Zealand, have presented a vision plan to increase the number of event days to 19 per year. Local residents have launched a petition with over 450 signatures, fearing noise and disruption. The proposal requires political approval from Gribskov Municipality, with a dialogue meeting scheduled for August 19.

Jysk Caravan Center in Støvring, near exit 31 on the E45, offers one of the largest camping centers in North Jutland with an indoor exhibition of 4,000 sqm. The range includes new and used caravans, motorhomes, tent trailers and awnings from brands such as Adria, Fendt, Knaus, Hobby, as well as products from Isabella and Ventura. The center provides repair services, inspections, motorhome rental, commission sales and winter storage.