Liperi — VanSky 80 (Ideal)

On Tuesday, August 25, at about 11:25 a.m., a motorhome caught fire after a drive in Perunkajärvi, Rovaniemi, on Mustikkamaantie. Firefighters arriving at the scene found the vehicle completely destroyed by the fire. The fire did not spread, and no injuries were reported. Six units from the Lapland rescue service were dispatched to the scene.

Moottori magazine tested a used Saab 9-5 Aero as a tow car for a caravan. In July, the car was hitched to a suitably sized caravan and taken on the road to assess its towing capability and fuel consumption. The rear of the Saab appeared to sag unusually low under the load, although the nose weight was deemed reasonable. During the trip, it became apparent that many other traditional passenger cars towing caravans also had sagging rears.

Elina and Juha Lahti from Iitti spent four months converting a trailer under 750 kg into a camper. Costs were about 3000 euros. First trip: two weeks through Eastern Finland to Lapland.

The purchase of a new Hymer BML I 790 motorhome for 224,680 euros in May 2024 led to a consumer dispute. The buyer claimed the vehicle had numerous defects from the start, including faulty interior lighting and non-working USB ports, as well as a delivery delay of nearly three weeks. The seller maintained that warranty repairs were carried out properly. The first foreign trip was interrupted, and the case was referred to the Consumer Disputes Board.

German manufacturer Sealander has introduced a lightweight trailer that can be used as a camper and as a boat. The trailer weighs 750 kg, allowing it to be towed by almost any small car without additional license requirements. It measures 4.69 m in length, 1.66 m in width, and 1.93 m in height. Inside, there is a sleeping area of 205×151 cm, a table, seats, and options such as a stove, sink, shower, toilet, and solar panels. Water propulsion is provided by an outboard motor of 4–7 kW, sold separately. The manufacturer advises against going to sea in winds above 4 Beaufort or waves over 30 cm. Price in Germany is 39,750 euros.

A caravan caught fire on a highway in Oulu. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. between the Linnanmaa and Ritaharju exits. Despite heavy rain, the fire spread quickly, producing a tall column of smoke. Traffic heading south was affected. The fire department confirmed the incident.