Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravans and Caravanning
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Hobby Caravans vs Sites
Page:  1  2 Post Reply Post New Topic
25/9/2007 at 9:14pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered
View johnnyb's Profile View Profile   Reply to johnnyb Reply   Quote johnnyb Quote  
Joined: 28/11/2004

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   85

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by Galley Wench on 24/9/2007

We bought a Hobby in May of this year and have been to 6 sites towing with a Ford Ranger (a four person cab with truck back) and have had no problems.  None of the sites asked what caravan when I booked and no-one batted an eyelid when we turned up.  They really are lovely vans and the build quality is excellent.  Insurance was no problem with The Caravan Club.


Just out of interest, what do you find the Ranger like to tow with as I have the same and collect my caravan soon, is yours the latest model or the one before?


26/9/2007 at 1:18pm
 Location: Barnsley
 Outfit: Hobby 450UF Caravan
View Galley Wench's Profile View Profile   Reply to Galley Wench Reply   Quote Galley Wench Quote  
Joined: 10/5/2007

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   286

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Just out of interest, what do you find the Ranger like to tow with as I have the same and collect my caravan soon, is yours the latest model or the one before?

Its a 2004 model Hubby says its a dream to tow with. 

 



-------------
Galley Wench


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

26/9/2007 at 6:43pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered
View johnnyb's Profile View Profile   Reply to johnnyb Reply   Quote johnnyb Quote  
Joined: 28/11/2004

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   85

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

 I was hoping you'd say that.


07/11/2007 at 12:06am
 Location: north east
 Outfit: hobby deluxe easy
View plodder78's Profile View Profile   Reply to plodder78 Reply   Quote plodder78 Quote  
Joined: 11/8/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   11

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

have owned a 540uk since june 06 and been to more than 20 sites already all over the country and had no problems from any site, club or commercial. (More welcome than the kids on some sights!!!!)
As per what you have already read make sure it is no more than 230 wide to make it legal to tow with an ordinary car.
We are new to vanning and looked at a lot of vans before we saw the hobby and when we saw it for the first time it blew us away. Lovely decor and very solidly built and the uk was an ideal layout for us.
Insured with the caravan club but some companies i rang for quotes refused because it was a foreign van. Was worried about the report of it being a popular van to steal by a certain not politically correct to mention group so make sure you have good security.

-------------
Fluff



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2

Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














7352 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder