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According to Statens vegvesen, 67,415 motorhomes are registered in Norway. Hymer tops the brand statistics with 6,545 vehicles, accounting for 9.7% of the fleet. It is followed by Bürstner (5,595) and Dethleffs (5,538), all part of the Hymer Group. Next are Challenger (4,323) and Adria (4,263) from the Trigano Group. 51 brands have more than 100 registered motorhomes, together covering 65,205 units, or 96.7% of the total. The remaining 176 brand entries have 100 or fewer vehicles each, totaling 2,210 units. The data reflects historical registrations and may contain inaccuracies due to changes in registration practices.
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Jenny and Lukas, who have lived in Norway for over seven years and created the Camping and Nordcamp apps, shared motorhome-specific rules in a podcast. They noted that the right to roam (allemannsretten) applies only to pedestrians and does not permit overnight stays in motorhomes outside designated areas. Speed limits outside cities are typically 80 km/h, and they recommend planning for an average speed of about 50 km/h. They also listed favourite regions including Stryn, Olden, Fjærland, Flåm, Valdresflye, Senja, Vesterålen, Jæren, Vestfold, Oslo and Røros, and highlighted Norway's 18 national scenic routes.
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Police reported that they responded to Geitastrand in Orkdal after a motorhome drove off the road and ended up in a field. No serious injuries were reported.
A record was set at the autumn fair in Andslimoen. Ivar Granheim has attended the fair since its inception; this weekend he returned to Andslimoen accompanied by 13 other motorhomes. Space was tight both at the campsite and inside the fair. Some visitors limited themselves to looking, while others made purchases.
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Fenor, a company linked to a billionaire, is undergoing restructuring. Lawyer Sofie Vikse of Wikborg Rein said she is negotiating with creditors and that restructuring is a better alternative than bankruptcy. Leif Terje Hansen of the Ferda chain said that if the restructuring is completed, Fenor plans to sell used motorhomes.
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Norwegian dealer Sør Caravan has announced it is now a dealer for French motorhome brand Rapido. The first vehicles have already been produced and are on their way to the dealership; new Rapido models will be on display in the showroom within days. The company is also taking orders for 2027 models, and its service department has already started working with Rapido, allowing customers to access sales, service and support in one place. Rapido's model range spans from compact motorhomes to large, fully integrated models.
For the first time, the Caravan Xpo show at Hellerudsletta offers items in all price ranges. On opening day, contracts were signed for a Morelo motorhome at 6 million kroner and a Concorde at 5 million kroner. On Saturday, a Hymer ML-T 580 4×4 motorhome sold for just under 4 million kroner. The show runs until Sunday at 4 p.m.
Jan-Gunnar Kalvik (40) from Hoelsand changed his lifestyle after a conversation with a colleague. He rented out his flat and bought a motorhome. His routes are now determined by the weather forecast: he travels to where the sun shines.
At the Caravan Xpo show camp in Hellerudsletta, 200 motorhomes checked in on the first day, with the influx continuing on the second day. The camp has a capacity of about 450 units and costs 300 kroner per night. According to unofficial figures, over 300 motorhomes had checked in by the afternoon of the second day, while caravans were in a clear minority. Spaces remain available for those without a booking.
At the Caravan Expo in Hellerudsletta, Norway, Wivestad Gruppen presented Hymer motorhomes customized by Palmo Exclusive. The vehicles, based on Mercedes-Benz chassis, offer bespoke features such as a gold toilet. Base price for a Hymer starts at around 2.6 million Norwegian kroner, and after customization exceeds 4 million. The company aims to sell 10–15 units in the first year.
Polish manufacturer Vannado is presenting its motorhomes in Norway for the first time at the Caravan Xpo show. The company builds around 50 motorhomes per year on MAN TGE and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, specialising in individually customised vehicles with natural materials and solutions for year-round use. The exhibited Karakorum Short 4×4 is 599 cm long, has a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg (kerb weight from 2,800 kg, the displayed unit at 3,200 kg; upgradable to 3,880 kg). Norwegian dealer Torstein Raum Eide from Trondheim, originally Vannado's first Norwegian customer, represents the brand.
The motorhome of 33-year-old Hallvard Gunnarson Jore broke down in Vesterålen after a trip covering 28 countries and 15 mountain summits. The vehicle is now listed for sale, and the owner works remotely from a shopping centre. Travel plans continue.
The Caravan Xpo exhibition opens Thursday at 10:00 and runs until Sunday, daily from 10:00 to 18:00, closing at 16:00 on the final day. Admission is 250 Norwegian kroner, with a 25% discount when booking online using the code “bobilverden”. The show campsite has been expanded by about 100 pitches; the Concorde and Morelo clubs have announced that 30 members each will attend. The event includes lectures, entertainment, and on Saturday a children's show with Paw Patrol, plus the launch of the children's book “Bobil i verdensrommet”.
The Norwegian Motorhome Association held its first motorhome rally on Hitra. The event took place over the weekend at Fjellvang Youth Centre, with 26 motorhomes arriving from Lom, Bølandet and Namsos. The programme included a speech by Hitra mayor John Lernes, a raffle, dancing and a venison stew dinner.
A motorhome overturned on the E16 near Øyane in Voss on Tuesday at 18:26. The driver, a man in his 30s, was overtaking when he lost control; the motorhome hit the guardrail and rolled over. Two people were in the vehicle, both got out on their own. No other vehicles were involved. The driver's licence was confiscated. By 20:19 the motorhome had been recovered and the road was open to traffic.
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In Steinkjer (Norway), another motorhome theft occurred. On September 10, local publication Trønder-Avisa reported the theft of a motorhome in the city center.
On Sunday, a caravan was blown over by wind at a campsite in Andenes, Norway. No one was inside at the time. The caravan was completely destroyed, and debris struck a nearby motorhome, breaking a window and damaging a wall. No injuries were reported, according to a representative of Hvalsafari AS.
A car hit a guardrail and overturned on the E6 in Djupvik, Kåfjord municipality. Police and fire services responded. One person was in the vehicle; no injuries have been reported. One lane is closed, with a detour via Spåkenes available if both lanes are shut.
Seven motorhomes occupied spaces at the Jar metro station commuter car park in Bærum on Friday morning. The car park has nearly 200 spaces and allows free parking for up to 24 hours. Morten Skauge of the Conservative Party said the motorhomes take capacity from commuters and called for a possible parking ban for motorhomes and campervans. He said the municipal director, Rasmus Myklebust, promised to present possible measures, but no proposals have been received since August 2025. Earlier this summer, about 30 foreign motorhomes were parked at the site at the same time.
A car and a motorhome collided in Røldal, Ullensvang municipality, on Saturday morning. Six people were involved, all got out of the vehicles and no injuries were reported. The road was reopened after the vehicles were moved; the parties are settling the damage without a police case.