Motorhome equipment electrifies, but diesel remains king for propulsion

The Finnish association SF-Caravan ry has named 49-year-old architect Patrick Holmström as Caravanner of the Year 2025. The award was presented at the association's congress in Uusikaupunki on May 23, 2026.

For the fourth consecutive summer, the Finnish city of Borgå (Porvoo) lacks a dedicated campsite for motorhomes and caravans. The planned camping area in the Staffas district remains in active planning (category 2), but no construction date has been set. City officials state that other development projects have higher priority, and no private operator has yet shown interest in running the future campsite.

Hymer has introduced the B-ML 790 BlackLine version based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The model is positioned as a fully integrated premium motorhome, combining the driving characteristics of the Mercedes-Benz chassis with Hymer's finishing. Black exterior details and restrained contrast highlight its BlackLine series affiliation.

On the Porvoonväylä highway in Finland, a motorhome veered into a ditch. A medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene. Information on casualties and the circumstances of the accident is being clarified.

On Monday afternoon, a motorhome ran off the road in Porvoo and overturned. Traffic on Highway 7 towards Kotka was completely stopped. Two people were injured and taken to hospital.

A camper van was completely destroyed in a fire in Hollola on the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The fire spread to the surrounding area but was brought under control. Firefighting efforts were complicated by gas cylinders commonly found in camper vans with cooking facilities.