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Subject Topic: What price for Hobby 540uk? Post Reply Post New Topic
22/4/2009 at 12:21am
 Location: Bonnie Scotland
 Outfit: Outwell Indiana 8 Hobby 495uk
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Hi all,
Thinking of buying my first caravan, a 2002 Hobby 540uk. For private sale at £5900.
It has the fixed bunk beds and sitting area (which converts into double bed)at the back. I'm looking for some assistance regarding what the going rate for such a van is. I have not viewed it yet but the owner has had it from new, says it is in great condition and a full awning is included.

Any opinions greatfully received!

PS have read all the posts regarding how desirable they can be to the undesirables and it is 2.3metres wide.


22/4/2009 at 11:26am
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 Outfit: Avondale argente
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Hi just checked prices for private sales of hobbys and it says the van is worth £5199, obviously it has an awning too so would be worth more than this,

Good luck with the viewing. I'm just waiting for hubby to get back to me regarding a viewing of one this morning.



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22/4/2009 at 3:23pm
 Location: Bonnie Scotland
 Outfit: Outwell Indiana 8 Hobby 495uk
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Thanks for your efforts Carmey33.
I also tried http://www.caravanpriceguide.com/id22.html but that price is for a different model. The Hobby 540 I'm interested in has the suffix UK.

Any Ideas anyone.


How did the viewing go Carmey33.


24/4/2009 at 10:33pm
 Location: northumberland
 Outfit: Bailey pageant bordeaux & Xtrail
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Hi i bought a 1999 hobby 540 uk deluxe off ebay for £4000 nearly 3 years ago with full awning and loads of extras so the price you've seen is about right.You can tow them legally on the road ,but they are quite heavy mptlm of 1500 i towed mine first with a vectra c dti and now with a freelander,they're great vans,ive never been turned away from a site or had any problems in insureing it (the caravan club were the cheapest) Good luck.

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25/4/2009 at 8:01am
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 Outfit: hobby 540 and VW Toureg
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Hi wheresmykeys

I bought a 2003 hobby 540 uk 2 days ago.  It is the same layout as yours an I paid £6000.  This included a motor mover and ful awning.  We also got various security devices with it.

I hope this helps.



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25/4/2009 at 10:33am
 Location: Bonnie Scotland
 Outfit: Outwell Indiana 8 Hobby 495uk
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Cheers for that Fruit-loop. That is more like the price I would have expected, taking into account what else you got with it.

What was the condition like and was it regularly serviced.

Thanks!


25/4/2009 at 9:20pm
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It is in perfect condition, one owner from new.  Yes been serviced.  There is nothing to fault with it.  The carpets have never been laid, everything is nearly new.  Cant you tell I'm proud of my new toy lol!


26/4/2009 at 9:34am
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Well done fruit-loop,

I'm looking forward to getting one myself and sensing that feeling your having right now. My wife is a little put off by the fact that they don't come with a shower as standard. Myself and the kids though, would be "as happy as a bug in a rug" if we got your deal.

How/where did you find the van, Classifieds, ebay, autotrader, etc?
Did your haggle them down to that price?
If so what was the original price?
Where in the uk was it?

Hope you have many enjoyable and trouble free years in it.

Wheresmykeys.



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