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mudcow007

24/2/2019 at 7:44pm
Location: Liverpool
Outfit: Honda CRV - Hobby Tourer

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Its been awhile since posting on here, but we orginally had a folding camper, which we renovated - but since having another small person, we needed more space.

So we sold the camper lasg year an decided to buy a tourer for this year. we struggled with finding a van with a layout that suited us, until we found a Hobby....

Its an older van (2003 i think) fixed bunk beds, 6 berth, single axle. I think its called a de-luxe

Its in immaculate condition for its age. an the folder the previous owner (from new) gave me, looks like its been serviced every year of use.

so I feel like a grown up now with a tin top!! please expect questions etc - please be gentle

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Tidburyboy

24/2/2019 at 9:41pm
Location: Tidbury Green
Outfit: Swift Fairway SE 442

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Welcome to tin tent land. You may find some sites don't allow these vans, I'm not 100% sure whay, but it might be because the door is on the "wrong" side.

Someone else might know why or if indeed I am correct.

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birdman101

via mobile 25/2/2019 at 8:26am
Location: Milton Keynes
Outfit: 2023Archway Woodford

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Has it got a mover fitted. As the door is on wrong side to UK vans you will need to put it on pitches nose first,that is to say you not be able to reverse it onto pitch. Some sites will not allow these vans as the are one of the Gypsies favorite makes.. Make sure you have good Hitchlock and wheel locks on it.
I presume you have driving licence that will cover to tow the combined total weight of van plus motor gross weight. If so happy caravanning.

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Delboya

25/2/2019 at 10:43am
Location: Somerset
Outfit: Hobby 560 Prestige +VW Touareg

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Quote: Originally posted by Tidburyboy on 24/2/2019
Welcome to tin tent land. You may find some sites don't allow these vans, I'm not 100% sure whay, but it might be because the door is on the "wrong" side.

Someone else might know why or if indeed I am correct.

I've had my Hobby for 15 years now and pitched at many many UK sites - never had a refusal.

I would endorse the 'mover' comment - not only for pitching nose in but also general maneuvering a heavy van (mine is a 560UL Prestige which is approx. 1650kg loaded.

Best of luck with it and happy 'vanning.

Del

navver

25/2/2019 at 7:17pm
Location: West country
Outfit: Mondeo

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Haven't been on a site yet where they worry about which away round you are. We only use private sites and not club sites.

mudcow007

via mobile 25/2/2019 at 7:29pm
Location: Liverpool
Outfit: Honda CRV - Hobby Tourer

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Hello all.can confirm if already has a motor mover.

The guy I bought it off was an electrician so has fitted 4 big whopping solar panels on the roof which is nice.

Also came with a hobby awning and annex, but havent had a chance to look at either of them yet.

Car is a 2.2Honda CRV an looks to be within the towing capabilities of the van...oh you know what I mean.

I've never had a cassette toilet an gast water heater before , with coming from the Conway cruiser.

We already have a site for it to be plonked for the summer. Roll on April!!

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