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The heating device in the couple's motorhome broke down during frosts of up to -40°C in Utsjoki, Finland. Local entrepreneurs helped move the vehicle to a warm hangar before repairs in Rovaniemi. The couple has lived in the motorhome for several years despite the challenges.
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The heating device in the couple's motorhome broke down during frosts of up to -40°C in Utsjoki, Finland. Local entrepreneurs helped move the vehicle ...
The heating device in the couple's motorhome broke down during frosts of up to -40°C in Utsjoki, Finland. Local entrepreneurs helped move the vehicle to a warm hangar before repairs in Rovaniemi. The couple has lived in the motorhome for several years despite the challenges.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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