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On Wednesday afternoon in Gamleby, a woman saw her parked car being reversed into by another vehicle, believed to be a motorhome. The motorhome driver did not stop and left the scene. The woman is unsure whether the driver noticed the collision. Police have filed a report; the woman's car sustained a dent.
The organization Camping Halland says that the number of motorhome pitches at campsites does not match the sharp increase in motorhomes on the roads. In 2025, new motorhome registrations in Sweden rose by 46% compared to the previous year. The opening of the Fehmarn Belt tunnel in the early 2030s is expected to further increase the influx of motorhome tourists to Sweden.
Isac Johansson, a 17-year-old student at the construction and civil engineering programme in Boden, has started a summer business through his UF company. He opened a campsite with a café on the airfield in Älvsbyn. Guests have included tourists from Germany, Finland, China, and a cyclist from Slovakia.
On road 55 between Norrsta and Knäppinge interchange towards Norrköping, a motorhome collided with a moose, killing the animal. Two people were involved; injuries are unconfirmed. The vehicle blocked the roadway and requires recovery. The alarm was received at 00:16 on Thursday, and traffic is expected to be affected until about 01:00.
On July 15, 2026, a caravan detached from its tow hitch at the Gullviks beach parking lot in Domsjö. The caravan rolled into several parked cars before coming to a stop. No injuries were reported.
At Skateholm campsite in Beddingestrand, the Scherman family has spent summers since the 1970s. Three generations occupy pitches 94, 95 and 96 in their own caravans, living as neighbours. Sweden is experiencing a camping boom.
On the evening of July 14, 2026, a motorhome caught fire while driving in Söderhamn, Sweden. Emergency services responded to the scene. Traffic on road 652 was affected in both directions.
A Swedish expedition motorhome based on a four-wheel-drive Scania fire truck has been listed for sale. The vehicle, weighing over 17 tons, can be driven with a B-class driver's license obtained before 1996. It features a 360 hp diesel engine, automatic transmission, and a winch. The interior offers four sleeping berths, and the exterior is decorated with graphics depicting Roald Amundsen's expeditions. The asking price is 2,450,000 Swedish kronor.
A motorhome crashed on the E18 highway near Kungsängen, Sweden, on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, the vehicle hit a wire barrier and left the road. The driver sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital by ambulance helicopter. Traffic was initially closed but reopened by 1:00 PM. Recovery of the motorhome is scheduled overnight. No crime is suspected.
Perfect Weekend editor Viggo Cavling spent a week in a Sunlight T690L motorhome on a Ford Transit chassis to understand the appeal of this lifestyle. Sweden has about 120,000 registered motorhomes, with new registrations up 54.7% in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, though some of this increase is due to early registrations ahead of new Euro 6 rules. The nearly 7-meter-long, over 2-meter-wide vehicle requires constant concentration while driving but offers freedom of movement. The week's main challenge was emptying the toilet cassette, solved by a CamperClean machine in Uddevalla for 100 kronor.
A resident of Västerås was fined 1,500 SEK for driving a car and caravan combination that exceeded the total weight limit for a standard B license. Police check the registered maximum weights of the vehicles, not the actual load, which can lead to violations even if the car can tow the caravan.
A dispute arose in Sweden over motorhomes parked at Lake Halen in Olofström. Residents complained on social media, and the municipality stated the area is not a designated parking lot. Under Swedish law, sleeping in a motorhome on a legal parking spot is allowed, but the right of public access (allemansrätten) does not apply to vehicles: parking in forests, beaches, or lawns is prohibited. Parking lots have time limits (usually 24 hours), and rest areas are intended only for short stops.
A Fleetwood Revolution motorhome, over 12 meters long, has been listed for sale in Sweden on Blocket for 1.5 million Swedish kronor. It features four electric slide-outs, a 400 hp Cummins ISL diesel engine, 6,900 miles on the odometer, 600W solar panels, a washer-dryer, two TVs, and a full kitchen.
Fritids Center i Ängelholm AB has introduced the Challenger S217 Sport Edition. The vehicle features long beds and an automatic transmission, positioned as an alternative to panel van campers.
The motorhome parking area at Handelshamnen in Karlskrona is full of vehicles from near and far. Visitors cite proximity to water, city life, and the freedom to just be.
In Tidaholm, Sweden, motorhome owners can park for free up to 48 hours at three locations: near the library, the promenade, and the Bruksvilleparken parking lot. The columnist urges the municipality to further develop motorhome tourism.
Thule has launched the Epos ParkSecure, a new version of its hitch-mounted bike rack featuring four integrated parking sensors. The system covers a zone up to 1350 mm and 29-inch wheels, providing audible and visual alerts when reversing. It connects via USB and Bluetooth to the Thule app. Requires a 13-pin connector; not compatible with 7-pin. Capacity: 60 kg total (30 kg per bike), max tire width 3 inches (5 inches with accessory). Price: €1,499.95, pre-order available at thule.com.
Germany's Foreign Office has issued a warning for motorhome and caravan travellers in Sweden, noting that thefts and attacks are widespread, including at official campsites.
In Sweden's Småland region, two motorhomes collided. One driver fled the scene. Tourists reported the accident.
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