Campervan Travel in Norway: Disappointment with Vanlife

Sales of new motorhomes to private individuals in Norway increased by 13.8% in the first quarter. A total of 173 new motorhomes were registered, although the statistics may be distorted by 175 units registered by dealers in February to comply with new emission regulations.

Motorhome owners continue to overnight at a truck drivers' rest area despite prohibition signs installed in March. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration warns of strict measures against violators.

The German motorhome brand Clever has been introduced in Norway for the first time at an exhibition in Vikingskipet. Distributor Viken Bobil AS displayed three compact models with lengths of 599 and 636 cm, built on Citroen chassis with a 180 hp engine, weighing up to 3500 kg, and priced just below 1.4 million Norwegian kroner.

The family-owned company Bergen Caravan is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The business started in 1986 by renting out a single caravan from their home yard and has grown into one of the largest motorhome and caravan dealers in the Vestland region.

Pensioners from Nesodden bought a motorhome and started an unusual project. They decided to document cultural sites and places in their region using their new vehicle.

A motorhome overfilled with diesel at a gas station in Nesttun, causing 49–50 liters of fuel to spill into a sewer drain. Firefighters are on site containing the spill and assessing the impact on Bergen's water supply.