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Just check the length as some models (more than 7m long) can only be pulled with a vehicle weighing in at 3501+ Kg

Phil

Quote: Originally posted by cwdc56768 on 07/5/2010

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Just check the length as some models (more than 7m long) can only be pulled with a vehicle weighing in at 3501+ Kg

Phil

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As with ANY used caravan, check for damp! Do not think it is above such things, just because it is a German caravan and in some users' opinion probably somewhat better designed as some British builds. Look for mould/ damp patches at the bottom corners, inside chests, around windows.

If it has the all-plastic front, look out for small cracks. I vaguely remember, this was an issue (not necessarily with Hobby), when plastic-fronts were introduced some time ago.

If there are any folding tables, have a look at the legs. In mine they are below the overall standard of the van, to put it mildly (but this can be fixed)... Cupboards and drawers: do they close reliably? They are normally only held by springs, not by push-locks and might have become somewhat tired.

Otherwise they are quite reliable. Never had any serious trouble with mine.

Correct Mr RC. OP when you are looking at a Hobby and considering the 7m length issue, ask the seller what the length is excluding the coupling device and draw bar. If the van has a protective box mounted on the front, supported by the draw bar for the purposes of storing gas, for example, then that box is also excluded from the computation of the overall length.

Phil

If you are buying secondhand and not from a reputable dealer it might be wise to establish that the person selling the van can prove ownership particularly if buying from the likes of e-bay.

David

Thank you all, very interesting,

Last night I read a couple of items suggesting that some site's were not too happy to see these vans turn up and might even exclude them,  not so sure now as when we are on the UK mainland we travel huge distance, it would be a disappointment to find a problem when arriving after a long pull.

"Last night I read a couple of items suggesting that some site's were not too happy to see these vans turn up and might even exclude them,  not so sure now as when we are on the UK mainland we travel huge distance, it would be a disappointment to find a problem when arriving after a long pull."

I think its just a case of recognising that some sites may not wish to accept the larger Hobby especially if it is being towed by a truck or other vehicle with a gross weight in excess of 3500Kg and just ask if its OK when you book. Was at Haws the other week and there was a Hobby your average Bailey Senator kind of size

Phil

Quote: Originally posted by Sheltie on 07/5/2010

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Thank you all, very interesting,

Last night I read a couple of items suggesting that some site's were not too happy to see these vans turn up and might even exclude them,  not so sure now as when we are on the UK mainland we travel huge distance, it would be a disappointment to find a problem when arriving after a long pull.

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You won't have any problems on sites belonging to either of the main Clubs

David

Quote: Originally posted by Rune Caster on 07/5/2010

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Hobby's are at best very misunderstood by people that have never owned one, which has created a huge range of myths about them.

Contrary to seemingly popular belief at the moment Hobbys come in a range of sizes, many over 2.3 metres wide, some under 2.3 metres wide and a few over 7 metres long. It is now no longer illegal to tow a trailer over 2.3 metres wide as the UK has now come into line with the EU directives on trailers.

There are of course many layouts available throughout the range and so one is likely to suit you. You will find that much of the furniture utilizes solid wood doors.

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