Norway expects record number of German motorhomes

July was a very good month for the camping and motorhome industry in Fredrikstad. Aktivitetsbyen Gamle Fredrikstad set a revenue record, while the city's two central motorhome parks reported very high occupancy. At the Odden motorhome park on Kråkerøy, with 30 spaces, 871 overnight stays were registered in July, averaging over 28 occupied spaces. Bevø Camping in Torsnes also reported full occupancy every day in July, and noted a 40% increase in tent guests compared to last year.

In Norway, a caravan was completely destroyed by fire. Witnesses say little remains of the vehicle. The incident occurred recently; details are being clarified.

A car towing a caravan caught fire on the E134 in Ullensvang, about 100 meters west of the Svandalsflot tunnel. All occupants evacuated safely, and the caravan was detached from the vehicle, with no risk of the fire spreading. The road is closed while police and firefighters respond; no injuries have been reported.

On Friday, a motorhome suffered a blown tire on the E39 near Saglandsvannet in Bjerkreim, blocking the northbound lane. Police sent a patrol to manage traffic, and a tow truck was ordered but lacked the proper equipment. Manual traffic control is in place, and delays are expected, especially with increased weekend traffic.

A motorhome has left the road on the E10 in Flakstad, according to the Nordland Police District. The number of occupants and any injuries are currently unknown. The incident occurred in an 80 km/h zone.

Authorities in Alta, Norway, plan to improve signage in the town center's pedestrian zone after motorhomes were seen driving there. The measure aims to prevent motorized traffic in the pedestrian area.