Danish couple turns old motorhome into permanent home

The Guldborgsund Tunnel, connecting Lolland and Falster, was closed in the northbound direction after a driver lost their caravan. According to P4 Trafik, traffic has since been restored, though some queues remain.

A car towing a caravan broke down on a road near Holbæk, Denmark, on Wednesday morning, partially blocking traffic. The incident occurred on a single-lane stretch, causing delays. The vehicle and caravan are parked on the right, allowing some passage, but traffic is slow.

Danish manufacturer HeroCamper has unveiled a compact off-road trailer designed for active recreation. Unlike conventional travel trailers, the model prioritizes low weight and ruggedness over household appliances.

New registrations of caravans in Denmark have more than halved over the past five years, according to Statistics Denmark. One factor is the shift to electric vehicles, as towing a heavy caravan can cut range by half. Sk Caravan director Lars Blom reports falling sales and hopes for better batteries and longer range.

Danish caravan owners are reluctant to switch to electric cars due to high costs and reduced range when towing. Sales of new caravans in Denmark have more than halved over the past five years: 755 new caravans registered this year versus over 2,000 five years ago. FDM technical consultant Tom Westersø Larsen notes that with a heavy caravan, an EV's range is halved, and a trip to Lake Garda would require about six charging stops instead of two diesel refuels. Camping Outdoor Denmark director Kirsten Munk Andersen adds that the decline is also due to the growing popularity of other holiday forms.

A head-on collision between a car and a motorhome occurred Thursday on Gl. Århusvej between Hovedgård and Grumstrup in Southeast Jutland. The 23-year-old male driver of the car was seriously injured but is not in life-threatening condition, police said. Preliminary investigation suggests the crash was caused by a failed overtaking maneuver. The 60-year-old Finnish driver of the motorhome was unharmed. The road was closed for a period while authorities investigated.