Norwegian motorhomes take over Piteå during Easter

A caravan was destroyed by fire on Saturday evening in the parking lot of the Asecs shopping center. The incident occurred around 23:00 amid a large crowd, but no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains unclear.

Fire and rescue services and police were called to a motorhome fire along the E4 highway in Kalix municipality. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames with no one nearby. Police have filed a report for vandalism, with no suspects identified.

A former Volvo B10M blood donation bus from 2001 is being sold as a conversion project into a motorhome. The vehicle has traveled approximately 27,000 miles, features a corrosion-free chassis, and has a fully opening rear section for cargo transport. The asking price for the project is 239,500 Swedish kronor.

Motorhome sales continue to rise. New registrations increased by 68% in March compared to the same month last year, with an 85% growth since the start of the year. Sales of caravans, however, have fallen by 36% over the same period.

In March 2026, 597 motorhomes were registered, a 68% increase compared to March 2025. The cumulative growth for the first three months of the year reached 84.8%, although some registrations are linked to new emission requirements and have not yet been sold to end consumers. Meanwhile, caravan registrations for March fell to 115 units, with a quarterly decline of 35.9%.

The author embarked on a camper van trip through Sweden, inspired by idealized social media photos. The reality fell short of expectations: scenic spots were occupied, and he was chased away from one parking area by the landowner.