Nearly a third of light motorhomes in Sweden failed inspection in 2025

In Tenhult, Sweden, after the bankruptcy of Hobby Fritid in January 2026, a new company Tenhults Fritidscenter is opening in the same premises under new management. Initially, 5 employees are hired, and the lineup includes motorhomes from Dethleffs, Laika, Knaus, and Etrusco. New motorhome registrations in Sweden in Q1 2026 increased by 85% compared to the same period last year.

After four years of traveling by motorhome, Johanna and Andrée Byanjo from Kungälv decided to create their own stopover for motorhomes. They found a former football field in Norrhult, near road 31, and opened Norrsunda ställplats. The site is designed for motorhome parking and offers basic amenities for travelers.

The municipality of Skellefteå has published parking rules for motorhomes, caravans and trailers. A vehicle with a trailer or caravan attached is considered a single unit and must fit within marked parking spaces. A detached trailer or caravan is treated as a separate vehicle and is subject to parking fees. A motorhome registered as a passenger car class II may park where passenger cars are allowed, unless otherwise indicated.

According to Bilprovningen data for 2025, 31.4% of inspected caravans had defects, and 21.3% required re-inspection. The most common issues are with the braking and wheel systems.

The season at Göta Canal opened on May 5, with demand for motorhome parking spaces showing strong growth. Bookings are up about 30% compared to the same period last year, according to the canal company. The increase spans all offerings, including hotels, cycling packages, and motorhome pitches. Foreign visitors, especially from Norway, are also on the rise, and boat traffic is 10% higher than last year.

The Swedish government is reviewing a proposal to increase the speed limit for caravans from 80 km/h to 100 km/h. The issue is expected to be presented to parliament in September. The new rules would require mandatory inspection of the towing vehicle and caravan, including weight ratio, tire age (max 6 years), and a friction coupling. A similar system is already in place in Germany.