Caravan with 2.5 kWh battery: Finnish high-tech trailer from Karoo

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.

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.

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.