Motorhome collides with moose on Riksåttan road

On Tuesday evening, a motorhome with five passengers collided with a moose on Highway 8 in Pohjanmaa. No injuries were reported; the moose died. It was the second accident on the same road within half a day.

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.

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.

On Tuesday afternoon, a motorhome lost control and left Highway 3 in Lempäälä for an unknown reason. The driver was taken to hospital, traffic was partially closed and fully 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.

The Finnish association SF-Caravan ry has named 49-year-old architect Patrick Holmström as Caravanner of the Year 2025. The award was presented at the association's congress in Uusikaupunki on May 23, 2026.