Caravan-lehti

Caravan-lehti is a Finnish special-interest magazine focused on caravanning, motorhome travel and camping. According to Finnish Wikipedia, it is Finland's national camping magazine, carrying articles on new caravan and motorhome models, travel and camping destinations, and technical know-how. It has been published since 1966, making it one of the longest-running titles in its niche in Finland. The magazine is closely tied to the caravanning community. Most of its readers are members of SF-Caravan ry, the central organisation of Finnish caravanners, who receive the magazine as a membership benefit. It can also be subscribed to or bought from Lehtipiste retail outlets. Caravan-lehti appears five times a year, and an annual Leirintäopas (camping guide) supplement is posted with it. Editorially, the magazine has been led by a series of editors-in-chief. Pauli Salokangas has been editor-in-chief since November 2016, succeeding Pekka Heinonen, who held the post from 1996 to 2016. Earlier editors include Antero Rankala, Henry Eklund, Leo Nordberg, Aarre Aunola, Börje Tengström, Lauri Poropudas, Lars Dahlberg and Jorma Laatikainen. Its circulation is substantial for a niche title. The most recent circulation audit (MediaAuditFinland Oy, 5 December 2019) put Caravan-lehti's official circulation at 56,592 copies. The magazine's website, caravan-lehti.fi, extends the brand online with news, video and event coverage, including reporting from the Lahti Caravan fair and coverage of new models, equipment and camping destinations.

Caravan-lehti has been published in Finland since 1966, according to Finnish Wikipedia. It was established as a special-interest title for camping and caravanning, a pastime that was growing in popularity in post-war Finland. From the beginning it combined practical and technical information with travel journalism, covering new caravan and motorhome models, destinations and camping know-how. The magazine's editorial history is documented through its editors-in-chief. Antero Rankala led the title in 1966–1967, followed by Henry Eklund (1968–1972), Leo Nordberg (1972–1974), Aarre Aunola (1974–1984), Börje Tengström (1984–1989), Lauri Poropudas (1990–1992), Lars Dahlberg (1992) and Jorma Laatikainen (1993–1995). Pekka Heinonen then served as editor-in-chief for two decades, from 1996 to 2016. In November 2016 Pauli Salokangas took over the post. Over the decades the magazine became closely associated with SF-Caravan ry, the central organisation of Finnish caravanners. Most readers are members of SF-Caravan ry and receive Caravan-lehti as a membership benefit, while the title is also available by subscription and at Lehtipiste retail outlets. It appears five times a year, with an annual Leirintäopas camping guide distributed as a supplement. By the late 2010s the magazine had a substantial audited circulation for a niche publication. The most recent circulation audit, conducted by MediaAuditFinland Oy on 5 December 2019, recorded an official circulation of 56,592 copies. In the 2020s the brand has maintained an active online presence at caravan-lehti.fi, publishing news, videos and event coverage — for example reporting that the Lahti Caravan fair drew nearly 14,000 visitors and covering new models and equipment from manufacturers such as Bürstner, Pössl, Isabella and Tourne.

• 2019

  MediaAuditFinland Oy audit (5 December 2019) records official circulation of 56,592 copies.

• 2016

  Pauli Salokangas becomes editor-in-chief in November.

• 1996

  Pekka Heinonen becomes editor-in-chief, serving until 2016.

• 1993

  Jorma Laatikainen becomes editor-in-chief (1993–1995).

• 1992

  Lars Dahlberg serves as editor-in-chief.

• 1990

  Lauri Poropudas becomes editor-in-chief (1990–1992).

• 1984

  Börje Tengström becomes editor-in-chief (1984–1989).

• 1974

  Aarre Aunola becomes editor-in-chief (1974–1984).

• 1972

  Leo Nordberg becomes editor-in-chief (1972–1974).

• 1968

  Henry Eklund becomes editor-in-chief (1968–1972).

• 1966

  Caravan-lehti begins publication in Finland; Antero Rankala serves as editor-in-chief (1966–1967).

Finland's national special-interest magazine for caravanning and camping, distributed largely as an SF-Caravan ry membership benefit.

• Caravan-lehti magazine

  Published five times a year; articles on new models, travel and camping destinations, and technical know-how.

• Leirintäopas

  Annual camping guide supplement posted with the magazine.

• caravan-lehti.fi

  Website with news, video and event coverage.

1. 1Matkailuautoilun- ja vaunuilun erikoislehti - Caravan-lehticaravan-lehti.fi
2. 2Caravan-lehti – Wikipediafi.wikipedia.org
3. 3Caravan-lehti – Wikidatawikidata.org