Motorhomes in the EU go up €1000–3000 from July 7
The EU's GSR II makes new motorhomes €1000–3000 pricier from July 7. Plus: cool-Scandinavia campsite demand up 68% and caravans off Malaga's beaches.
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Regional capital · Agder, Norway · Coastal city
VanSky index for Kristiansand, Norway — 94 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.
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Kristiansand, Norway — VanSky 94 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #31 of 79 cities in the country (as of 10 July 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 19°C.
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Kristiansand ranks 1 of 79 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.
Updated: 04.07.2026
Super 95
$1.91 /l
NOK18.65 · €1.67/l
107 of 133
pricier than 80% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.08 /l
NOK20.31 · €1.82/l
73 of 92
pricier than 78% of countries
Diesel
$1.96 /l
NOK19.07 · €1.71/l
107 of 134
pricier than 79% of countries
Nils Henningstad spent three years converting a car into a camper. He is now embarking on a long trip across Europe with his family.
Campground operators in Vågan municipality, Lofoten, have asked local authorities to prohibit overnight parking of motorhomes on municipal parking lots. The request follows repeated incidents where motorhome tourists use campground facilities (showers, toilets, gray water disposal) without paying, and park at campground barriers. Business owners also argue that municipal lots, priced at around 300 NOK per night, divert customers from campgrounds charging 400–500 NOK.
From July 6 to 12, 2026, the Maran Ata Landsstevne will be held in Seljord, Norway. Organizers state that the Dyrskuplassen site can accommodate up to 3500 motorhomes. The highest attendance is expected towards the end of the week. Hotel accommodation is nearly unavailable, with camping being the primary option.
In Harstad, Norway, a rented motorhome caught fire while driving. The fire started under the passenger seat. Quick action by the driver prevented the vehicle from being fully engulfed.
On Thursday, a motorhome collided with a cyclist on Leinstrandvegen, north of Klett. Police reported low-speed impact with no injuries. The incident is considered an accident and no case will be opened.
A Norwegian family bought a 2023 Hymer motorhome in 2024 for 2.75 million kroner from dealer Kroken Caravan. Four weeks after purchase, the motorhome entered service due to engine and transmission faults. An independent inspection by Viking Kontroll found defects in 12 out of 13 main points, including porous metal in the engine block. The court determined the motorhome had previously been used as a parts donor, which the dealer did not disclose; the parties reached a settlement, and the motorhome was returned to the dealer.
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