UK holiday parks change hands · VanLife Weekly #21
Sun Communities sells UK chain Park Holidays for $1bn. Plus: 4 ADAC routes through Hesse, barriers in Alghero, Singapore family heads to Turkey.
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VanSky index for Ytrebygda, Norway — 78 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed every 3 hours.
Ytrebygda, Norway — VanSky 67 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #63 of 69 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 13°C, wind 5 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 13°C.
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Updated: 30.05.2026
Diesel
$2.31 /l
NOK21.34 · €1.98/l
114 of 127
pricier than 89% of countries
Petrol
$2.09 /l
NOK19.29 · €1.79/l
104 of 126
pricier than 82% of countries
During a roadside check at Seljestad control station on Saturday afternoon, one trailer was deregistered due to poor technical condition, and a car with a trailer was banned from use for overloading. A total of 19 heavy vehicles and 6 vans were inspected. The trailer driver was also fined for lacking a registration certificate.
A Norwegian couple purchased a Hymer motorhome from dealer Kroken Caravan for 2.75 million SEK, described as being of 'excellent quality'. The day after delivery, a tag reading 'donor car' was found on the key. An inspection revealed faults in 12 out of 13 points, including loose bolts and exposed wiring. Repairs to make the vehicle safe were estimated at 2.5 million SEK. Before the case reached the appeals court, the dealer agreed to cancel the sale.
Bergholm Fritidsfordon AB has entered a non-binding letter of intent with Knaus Tabbert AG (KTG) to become the exclusive importer and distributor of KTG brands in Norway. The agreement covers Knaus, Weinsberg, Tabbert, and T@b brands, including all segments of motorhomes and caravans. Full operations are planned to start in autumn 2026, with a final contract expected in June 2026. This expansion follows Bergholm's existing partnership in Sweden and aims to create a unified Scandinavian platform.
A couple from Sunnmøre bought a 2023 Hymer motorhome from dealer Kroken Caravan. Within a month, multiple faults emerged, including engine issues. An inspection found defects in 12 of 13 key points, and the court ruled the vehicle had been used as a parts donor. The parties reached a settlement.
On the morning of May 27, a smoke incident occurred in a motorhome in the Åsenfjord area of Levanger, Norway. One person was inside, no injuries were reported. Traffic was blocked; preliminary cause is battery overheating.
Three companies in Tromsø — Touring Cars, Indie Campers, and Arctic Campers — plan to have around 150 vehicles on the roads this season. Touring Cars, established in Tromsø in 2022, reported revenue of NOK 36 million and operating profit of NOK 4.7 million. Arctic Campers noted a slight decline in advance bookings, attributing it to new market entrants and uncertainty around travel and fuel. The majority of renters are international tourists, many on their first motorhome trip.
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