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Norwegian man moves into motorhome citing high housing costs

04.06.2026 04:02 1 min 1 source РУС
Nettavisen NOR
Norwegian man moves into motorhome citing high housing costs
Original source: Nettavisen

Knut Roar Holmvik, 59, from Steinkjer, decided to live permanently in a motorhome at a campsite after selling his house. He stated that maintaining a house involves many expenses and preferred the freedom of mobility. During winter with outdoor temperatures as low as -21°C, the indoor temperature in the motorhome ranged from 12 to 15°C, which Holmvik found acceptable. He plans to stay at the campsite as long as possible and has no intention of returning to house living.

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Norwegian man moves into motorhome citing high housing costs

04.06.2026 Nettavisen NOR Original source

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Updated: 22.08.2026

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pricier than 84% of countries

Diesel

$2.27 /l

NOK21.07 · €1.94/l

121 of 142

pricier than 85% of countries

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