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A private seller in Denmark lost a court case over hidden moisture damage in a caravan, while a landowner in Norway accumulates a daily fine for illegal caravan placement.
In Denmark, a private seller lost a court case after selling a caravan with hidden moisture damage. An inspection revealed high humidity levels requiring repairs costing 215,000 kroner. The court ordered the seller to refund 170,000 kroner to the buyer and take back the caravan.
In Norway, in the municipality of Færder on Tjøme, a landowner is accumulating a daily fine for illegally placed caravans. Following an inspection in February last year, prompted by complaints, the owner was ordered to rectify the violations, but the case remains unresolved. The accumulated fine has already reached tens of thousands of kroner.
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A private seller lost a court case after selling a caravan with hidden moisture damage. The court ordered him to refund 170,000 kroner to the buyer an...
A private seller lost a court case after selling a caravan with hidden moisture damage. The court ordered him to refund 170,000 kroner to the buyer and take back the caravan, as an inspection revealed high moisture levels and repair needs costing 215,000 kroner.
A property owner in Færder municipality is accumulating a daily fine for illegally placed caravans. Following an inspection in February last year prom...
A property owner in Færder municipality is accumulating a daily fine for illegally placed caravans. Following an inspection in February last year prompted by complaints, the owner was ordered to rectify the violations, but the case remains unresolved. The accumulated penalty has now reached tens of thousands of kroner.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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An old caravan was left near Jarenvatnet lake in Hadeland over the weekend, likely for good. The landowner observed the individuals responsible and warns of legal action if it is not removed. Littering is illegal in Norway, with penalties ranging from fines to up to two years in prison.
The municipality of Hamar has decided to introduce a nightly parking fee for motorhomes at the popular Furubergstranda site to increase turnover and address local parking shortages. The fee of 180 NOK applies from 10 PM to 8 AM and was approved on November 26 as part of the 2026–2029 action plan. The council expects the charge to reduce the number of vehicles and generate annual revenue of around 100,000 NOK, while enabling future development of the area.
On April 27, a caravan trailer detached on the E6 in Norway, ending up in a ditch. In March, a caravan burned down in Tromsø, forcing evacuation of a nearby house. No injuries reported.
The Norwegian Road Authority has clarified that a motorhome used for commercial transport (e.g., towing an employer's trailer with tools) is subject to driving and rest time regulations and must be equipped with a tachograph if the total weight of the vehicle or combination exceeds 3,500 kg. An exemption applies only if all five conditions are met: transporting materials for the driver's own work, driving is not the main activity, distance within 100 km of the company base, total weight up to 7,500 kg, and transport not carried out for another party. From 1 July 2026, the rules will also apply to motorhomes weighing between 2,500 and 3,500 kg for international transport.
On Saturday afternoon, the gravel lot at Judaberg on Finnøy island turned into a small motorhome village. Rows of homes on wheels lined up for outdoor dancing with Jet Set and evening relaxation at Dickins bar & restaurant. The parking was opened without obtaining the required permits, raising questions about its legality.
The Lofoten Islands, a popular destination for motorhome travel, have introduced restrictions on overnight stays due to mass tourism. Since 2021, local authorities have banned overnight parking in the most visited areas, and parking lots along the E-10 highway now have a time limit of up to 4 hours. The fine for improper parking is about 80 euros.
Tromsø police are investigating Indie Campers for allegedly operating illegal rental of foreign-registered vehicles. According to Nordlys, the company uses cars with German plates, drives them into Norway, and rents them to tourists, thereby avoiding VAT and registration tax. The unpaid taxes could reach 200,000 NOK per vehicle, with total losses to the state potentially amounting to several million kroner.
In Oslo, an old Transporter-type motorhome stopped in the Operatunnelen tunnel. The right lane towards Ryen was closed because the rear of the vehicle protruded into the lane. Traffic in the left lane continued normally. The incident was resolved by 09:16 and the lane reopened.
In Tønsberg, Norway, the former Skallevold camping site has been converted into a motorhome parking area with 50 spaces. Operated by Tønsberg parkering, the site will be available through August 2026. The fee is 250 NOK per night, with water, toilet dumping, and trash disposal provided.
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