Good Start to the Year, Name Change

The municipality of Tinn has installed a new disposal station for motorhome waste tanks near Rjukanbadet and Rjukan kapell. The modern facility is of a type commonly used across Europe and is intended for the convenience of motorhome users.

A traffic accident occurred near Maurvangen on Friday afternoon. A car towing a caravan ended up on its roof, but according to police, those involved appear to be unharmed.

A fire in a motorhome in Leksvik spread to a parked car. The incident occurred on the morning of April 2, firefighters brought the situation under control, and there were no casualties.

The Jørpeland Servicesenter workshop has shifted its focus to motorhome servicing due to reduced demand for electric vehicle repairs. Multi-million kroner investments have enabled the business to carve out a market niche. The owner reports an increase in motorhomes on the roads and a growing clientele at the workshop.

A Norwegian company has introduced the Raidhoo Tundra caravan designed for extreme winter conditions. The 2.5-meter-long, 750 kg model features a seamless monocoque body construction and insulation rated for temperatures down to -20°C. The starting price is 27,500 euros.

The Risør municipal council voted to expand motorhome parking facilities, overriding the administration's recommendation. The decision passed with 16 votes in favor to 13 against, allocating 300,000 Norwegian kroner for the project.