Campervan, RV & Vanlife News

Tryg Forsikring warns that deregistering motorhomes, caravans and classic cars for winter and cancelling insurance can lead to uninsured losses. Deregistration automatically terminates liability insurance and driver/passenger accident coverage, but the road traffic insurance fee to the state remains. The company advises draining water systems, removing food and valuables, ensuring ventilation and conducting regular inspections.

The motorhome parking at Tollbodgata in Horten will be closed when the next phase of the Havneparken development begins. The parking area has been relocated several times before.

Færder municipality has ordered a landowner at Mågerø to remove a caravan and cushions placed in the shoreline zone. According to the municipality, the caravan was acquired during the coronavirus epidemic, and its placement was neither applied for nor approved, making it illegal. Landowner Morten Sandaker said he considers the action harassment of owners of valuable properties.

Denmark has proposed lowering the weight threshold for its road toll from 12 tonnes to 3,501 kg, but only for freight transport. Rumours that this will affect motorhomes are incorrect. The new rules have not yet been adopted: the consultation deadline is 14 October, with planned introduction from 5 January 2027. The proposal also permits a sleeping berth in a truck cab without registration tax consequences.

A landowner in Alvdal has proposed establishing a motorhome parking area by the Folla river. The application is under consideration by local authorities.

A caravan burned down in Mindevegen on the night of 5 October. The owner was unable to save the vehicle but kept the flames away from the house wall until emergency services arrived. No injuries were reported.

At 05:17, police received a report of a fire in a caravan on Mindevegen in Skien. Five people were evacuated from neighbouring buildings and three from the building where the caravan was parked. No one was injured. By 05:34, firefighters had extinguished most of the fire, and six minutes later the fire was under control, allowing evacuees to return home. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

Unknown persons entered a caravan belonging to Linda Bacher Håland's family at Rosfjord camping in Lyngdal, turned on lights and heating, raised a flag, and then vandalised the interior. Håland was at home in Sola when neighbours at the campsite called her on Friday. The family has had the caravan at Rosfjord for four years.

Andre Stornes opened Sjøfronten bobilpark in Ulsteinvik in April 2025 under a three-year dispensation from zoning regulations. The waterfront site has five motorhome pitches with electricity, artificial grass and a simple emptying station; costs reached around 700,000 Norwegian kroner, including 500,000 for groundwork and 90,000 for two power pillars. After an initial lack of visitors, occupancy rose in July and August and remained strong through September and October. Stornes plans to stay open year-round, weather permitting.

Police and fire services responded to Kirkegata in Haugesund late Friday evening after a report of a fire in a motorhome. No injuries were reported, cause unknown.

On Wednesday afternoon in Sandnes, a wall fell onto a motorhome owned by Leon Gjesdal. The pensioner heard a bang and found the wall on his vehicle. Emergency services cordoned off the area. No injuries were reported.

Spanish authorities have clarified rules for parking and camping of motorhomes on streets and roads to prevent discrimination compared to passenger cars. A motorhome cannot be prevented from parking where other vehicles of the same size can park; signs banning motorhomes are generally not allowed, but height restrictions or other obstacles applying to all vehicles of the same size may be introduced. When parking, it is prohibited to set out chairs, extend an awning, lower support legs or open side windows — that constitutes camping. The new rules take effect on 1 October 2026, though enforcement remains at the discretion of individual police officers.

A Norwegian tourist, Martin, is contesting claims by rental company Indie Campers, which charged him 20,000 kroner for camper damage that allegedly existed before the rental. After a five-day trip, he has spent over a year trying to prove his innocence.

Around 10:50 on Wednesday in central Sandnes, Norway, wind blew down a roughly 100-square-metre wall section from an old warehouse onto three parked cars at a car park on Jernbaneveien. One of the cars was two days old. No injuries were reported. Police cordoned off the area, and the building owner was notified and is sending personnel to secure the site. The Meteorological Institute issued a yellow warning for strong wind gusts of 25–28 m/s in inner areas of Rogaland and Hordaland from 16:01 on 30 September to 11:00 on 1 October.

Police in South-West Norway responded at 07:37 to Risøy in Haugesund after a report of a break-in in a caravan. A suspect was observed in the area and quickly detained; he had items on him allegedly stolen from the caravan. Police are in contact with the victim and are investigating further. It has not yet been stated whether anyone has been arrested or whether there are multiple suspects.

Mohagen Bil is selling a specially built and designed Palmo Exclusive motorhome. The company says it currently has two such motorhomes, and one has recently been sold. Mohagen Bil focuses on custom million-kroner motorhomes for affluent outdoor enthusiasts. The motorhome business reported a positive year.

Royal Decree 518/2026, published in the official state gazette (BOE) on 26 June, takes effect on 1 October and sets out how motorhomes and other vehicles equipped as living units must be parked. The revised traffic regulations specify what constitutes parking and which situations may be classified as camping.

On Sunday afternoon, emergency services responded to a report of a fire in a caravan at Svorksjøen camping in Melhus. The fire service notified police at 14:28 after a person at the scene reported the fire. According to operations manager Svein Helgetun, the fire service has control of the fire and no one was injured.

Two motorhomes were stolen from Moelv Bil og Caravan in Jovik. Surveillance cameras captured three masked individuals. Police seek witnesses.

In summer 2026, the municipality of Sarpsborg established motorhome parking at two locations: near Tunevannet lake and at Sirkustomta in the city centre. Each area accommodates approximately 7–10 motorhomes, depending on vehicle size. Tunevannet offers scenic surroundings and a public toilet; Sirkustomta has no facilities but is centrally located near shops and restaurants. Both areas are signposted for motorhome parking. An existing motorhome parking area at Strandgata in Sandesund remains available. The municipality is continuing to assess temporary and permanent motorhome parking solutions, incorporating feedback from the current season.