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A spontaneous campervan community has formed west of Skalltaket in central Odda, despite the area not being designated for camping. Meanwhile, Benzini Campers launches a platform in Sandefjord for private owners to rent out their motorhomes.
West of Skalltaket in central Odda, a small community of campervans has emerged over the summer. The area is not intended for camping, but tourists still stop there overnight.
Benzini Campers is launching a platform in Sandefjord that allows private owners to rent out their motorhomes. Over six years, the company has grown from one self-built campervan to a fleet of 30 vehicles.
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Over the summer, a small motorhome community has formed west of Skalltaket in central Odda. The area is not zoned for camping, but tourists still spen...
Over the summer, a small motorhome community has formed west of Skalltaket in central Odda. The area is not zoned for camping, but tourists still spend the night there.
Benzini Campers has launched a new platform allowing private motorhome owners to rent out their vehicles. The company, which started with one self-bui...
Benzini Campers has launched a new platform allowing private motorhome owners to rent out their vehicles. The company, which started with one self-built motorhome six years ago and now manages a fleet of 30, is expanding its business model in Sandefjord.
Updated: 01.08.2026
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