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Motorcycle towing a caravan: Swedish couple finds way to combine long trips

14.06.2026 04:04 1 min 1 source

Nerikes Allehanda SWE

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Gert Andersson and Marita Larsson from Örebro, who have traveled Europe by motorcycle for 30 years, wanted more comfort without giving up bike excursions. They found a solution in Husvagn & Camping magazine: their motorcycle can now tow a caravan, enabling both long-distance travel and camping convenience.

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Motorcycle towing a caravan: Swedish couple finds way to combine long trips

Gert Andersson and Marita Larsson from Örebro, who have traveled Europe by motorcycle for 30 years, wanted more comfort without giving up bike excursi...

14.06.2026 Nerikes Allehanda SWE Original source

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