Fjordane Caravan turnover soared but still posted a million-krone loss

Police reported that they responded to Geitastrand in Orkdal after a motorhome drove off the road and ended up in a field. No serious injuries were reported.

A record was set at the autumn fair in Andslimoen. Ivar Granheim has attended the fair since its inception; this weekend he returned to Andslimoen accompanied by 13 other motorhomes. Space was tight both at the campsite and inside the fair. Some visitors limited themselves to looking, while others made purchases.

Fenor, a company linked to a billionaire, is undergoing restructuring. Lawyer Sofie Vikse of Wikborg Rein said she is negotiating with creditors and that restructuring is a better alternative than bankruptcy. Leif Terje Hansen of the Ferda chain said that if the restructuring is completed, Fenor plans to sell used motorhomes.

Norwegian dealer Sør Caravan has announced it is now a dealer for French motorhome brand Rapido. The first vehicles have already been produced and are on their way to the dealership; new Rapido models will be on display in the showroom within days. The company is also taking orders for 2027 models, and its service department has already started working with Rapido, allowing customers to access sales, service and support in one place. Rapido's model range spans from compact motorhomes to large, fully integrated models.

For the first time, the Caravan Xpo show at Hellerudsletta offers items in all price ranges. On opening day, contracts were signed for a Morelo motorhome at 6 million kroner and a Concorde at 5 million kroner. On Saturday, a Hymer ML-T 580 4×4 motorhome sold for just under 4 million kroner. The show runs until Sunday at 4 p.m.

Jan-Gunnar Kalvik (40) from Hoelsand changed his lifestyle after a conversation with a colleague. He rented out his flat and bought a motorhome. His routes are now determined by the weather forecast: he travels to where the sun shines.