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Swedish motorhome sales up 56% in first five months of 2026

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Swedish motorhome sales up 56% in first five months of 2026

New motorhome registrations in Sweden reached 2,439 units from January to May 2026, a 56% increase compared to 1,561 in the same period of 2025. This follows a 39% rise in 2025, when over 3,700 vehicles were sold. The growth is partly attributed to the abolition of the higher vehicle tax for motorhomes in February 2025. Västra Götaland remains the largest county for registrations (about 20%), while Jönköping saw the strongest growth (+104%).

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Italy to restrict older diesel motorhomes from October 1

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Italy Yesterday

Italy to restrict older diesel motorhomes from October 1

Starting October 1, four northern Italian regions — Piedmont, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto — will ban diesel vehicles meeting Euro 5 standards (roughly 2009–2015 models). The restrictions cover cities like Venice and Milan. Many motorhomes, often kept for decades, may not comply, affecting travel plans.

Source: Dagens PS SWE

Swedish couple restores 1990s caravan for summer staycation

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Sweden 2 days ago

Swedish couple restores 1990s caravan for summer staycation

Leonore, 37, and David Cortes Holmström, 45, renovated an old 1990s caravan after a nightmare renovation of their dream house. The caravan is used for summer staycation and is part of their goal for a simpler, more balanced life.

Source: Sydsvenskan SWE

Motorhome overturns on road 50 in Sweden

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Sweden 3 days ago

Motorhome overturns on road 50 in Sweden

A single-vehicle accident occurred on road 50, south of Alfta (Ovanåker municipality), on June 21, 2026, at around 15:38. A motorhome overturned and left the roadway. Emergency services and ambulances are en route. Traffic is affected.

Source: Ljusnan SWE

Motorhome parking spaces ready on former bandy field in Sjötorp

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Sweden 5 days ago

Motorhome parking spaces ready on former bandy field in Sjötorp

In Sjötorp (Mariestad Municipality), the conversion of a former bandy field into motorhome parking and car parking has been completed. This aims to ease traffic congestion at a popular tourist destination that suffered from a lack of parking during summer months. Previously, only about 50 spaces were available near the canal, leading to chaos. According to Martin Stenlund, land and development manager, the new spaces reduce the risk of illegal parking and make the area more functional.

Source: Mariestads-Tidningen SWE

Padel courts in Västervik to be replaced by motorhome parking

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Sweden 5 days ago

Padel courts in Västervik to be replaced by motorhome parking

Pampas marina has been granted permission to demolish padel courts on Barlastgatan in Västervik and build 16 motorhome parking spaces (ställplatser). The project includes reconfiguring an existing parking lot and constructing a new service building with toilets, showers, laundry, and a waste dumping station. Environmental and building officials recommended rejecting the application as it conflicts with the detailed development plan, but a majority of the committee voted to approve it in full.

Source: vt.se SWE

BMW 530e named best tow car of the year, beating all electric cars

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United Kingdom 18.06.2026

BMW 530e named best tow car of the year, beating all electric cars

What Car? magazine has announced the winners of its annual Tow Car Awards, testing 42 models. The overall winner was the BMW 530e Touring hybrid, outperforming 25 other hybrids and 12 electric vehicles. The publication noted that hybrids have surpassed diesels in towing convenience but warned of charging difficulties for EVs when towing heavy trailers.

Source: Carup.se SWE

New EU rules for motorhomes: mandatory safety systems from summer 2026

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Sweden 6 days ago 2

New EU rules for motorhomes: mandatory safety systems from summer 2026

From summer 2026, new EU GSR2 regulations require all new motorhomes to be equipped with driver assistance systems. Production costs are expected to rise by more than SEK 10,000.

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Lidköpings Husbilar AB reports loss for 2025 after profitable 2024

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Sweden 17.06.2026

Lidköpings Husbilar AB reports loss for 2025 after profitable 2024

Swedish motorhome manufacturer Lidköpings Husbilar AB has published its annual report for 2025. Revenue amounted to SEK 134 million, down 8.3% from 2024. The pre-tax loss was approximately SEK 3.4 million, compared to a profit the previous year.

Source: Nya Lidköpings-Tidningen SWE

82-year-old builds motorhome from Mercedes Sprinter

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United States 16.06.2026

82-year-old builds motorhome from Mercedes Sprinter

Tom Svan, 82, from New Hampshire, converted a used Mercedes Sprinter into a motorhome for about 150,000 SEK ($14,000). The vehicle features solar panels, a 33 kg battery, a hidden toilet under the stove, and a quick-assembly shower. When snow falls, Svan leaves his house and travels south.

Source: Carup.se SWE

Tractor pulled caravans at Torp conference

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Sweden 16.06.2026

Tractor pulled caravans at Torp conference

At the Torpkonferensen in Kumla, Sweden, rainy weather caused mobility issues for caravans. A tractor was used to tow stuck trailers. Despite the mud and wet conditions, attendees remained in good spirits.

Source: Dagen SWE

Motorcycle towing a caravan: Swedish couple finds way to combine long trips

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Sweden 14.06.2026

Motorcycle towing a caravan: Swedish couple finds way to combine long trips

Gert Andersson and Marita Larsson from Örebro, who have traveled Europe by motorcycle for 30 years, wanted more comfort without giving up bike excursions. They found a solution in Husvagn & Camping magazine: their motorcycle can now tow a caravan, enabling both long-distance travel and camping convenience.

Source: Nerikes Allehanda SWE

Swedish fan to travel to World Cup in Mexico 20 years after first motorhome trip

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Mexico 12.06.2026

Swedish fan to travel to World Cup in Mexico 20 years after first motorhome trip

Tommas Davoust from Moheda, Sweden, first attended a FIFA World Cup in 2006, painting his caravan blue and yellow and driving to Germany. Since then, he has attended every European and World Championship featuring the Swedish men's national team. In 2026, he is again traveling to support the team in their match against Tunisia in Mexico.

Source: Smålandsposten SWE

From forest land to tourist magnet: Skillingaryd

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Sweden 11.06.2026

From forest land to tourist magnet: Skillingaryd

In Sweden, on Lake Furen, entrepreneur Larz Teke turned a forest plot into the Skeda Strand motorhome stopover, attracting guests from across Europe. The site now offers about 40 electric hookups and separate 'hermit' spots in the woods for seclusion. Teke notes that bureaucracy, not lack of funding, is the main obstacle for such projects.

Source: Skillingaryd SWE

Guide to motorhome parking spots for summer

Sweden 10.06.2026

Guide to motorhome parking spots for summer

Barometern-OT has compiled a list of the best parking spots for motorhomes during the summer season. The selection includes both coastal and inland locations across nine municipalities in Kalmar County.

Source: Barometern-OT SWE

Motorhome collides with moose on Riksåttan road

Finland 10.06.2026

Motorhome collides with moose on Riksåttan road

A motorhome collided with a moose on the Riksåttan road in Finland. The alarm was received around 11 PM. The moose died at the scene.

Source: Österbottens Tidning SWE

KG SleepOver camping in Varberg gets highest rating in the county

Sweden 09.06.2026

KG SleepOver camping in Varberg gets highest rating in the county

According to Google Maps data, KG SleepOver and motorhome stopover in Varberg received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 60 reviews, outperforming 96% of all campsites in Sweden. The national average is 4.2. Meanwhile, First camp Kärradal and Läjet camping received the lowest ratings in the municipality at 3.7.

Source: newsworthy.se SWE

Cheap backup cameras impress with speed in test

Sweden 08.06.2026

Cheap backup cameras impress with speed in test

Vi Bilägare tested six wireless backup cameras for cars, caravans, and trailers. The Scandiq camera with magnetic mount and battery power was the fastest to install. None of the models achieved a perfect score.

Source: Vi Bilägare SWE

Family from Boxholm prepares for annual caravan trip

Sweden 07.06.2026

Family from Boxholm prepares for annual caravan trip

The Alm family from Boxholm, Sweden, is planning their summer caravan holiday. Departure is set for June 17. The route is not yet fixed, but ice cream and warm weather are mandatory. Fifteen-year-old Elmer expressed interest in visiting the Trulli houses in southern Italy. The family's travels are documented on Instagram, where they have thousands of followers.

Source: corren.se SWE

Motorhome buyer awarded compensation for hidden defects