Hobby 560

MaggieBex
MaggieBex Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited September 2017 in Caravans #1

Hi all , 

Just wondering if you could let me know opinion/advice as I am looking to purchase a hobby caravan and understand there is a lot of stigma attached to these vans?

Also if anyone has any negatives please , if any ? 

Thanks in advance 

Rebecca

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  • ocsid
    ocsid Forum Participant Posts: 1,395
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    edited September 2017 #2

    It might be wise to see if you can insure it at a price you feel comfortable to pay. Also an issue like whether it is/was a private import could well affect the premium.

  • wallacebob
    wallacebob Forum Participant Posts: 89
    edited September 2017 #3

    Been covered many times, here and elsewhere. There are no "issues" with Hobby especially. I have a 460uFE and insure it thro' CMC, and use CMC & CCC sites. 

    There may be issues with twin axle wide bodies, as these were technically illegal in UK until recently I believe. Towing them is the real problem! I see lots on permanent sites, as they last well and are better insulated.

     The traveller associations are spurious, and no site has ever mentioned any concerns to me. Hobby are very good quality, and along with other Euro makes are popular throughout the EU. They don't do LH side doors, but this isn't a real problem. 

  • MaggieBex
    MaggieBex Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited September 2017 #4

    Thanks both for your reply a deposit has been paid for the 2018 model so looking forward to next Feb !

    will be checking up on the insurance next I think ..,

    always good to hear from someone who is enjoying the same make of caravan !

  • Mfield
    Mfield Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited September 2017 #5

    We are also interested in one. The gypsies use them to live in and I reason that is probably the best recommendation ever. Make sure yours  is well secured. Please give us your feedback. 

     

  • DaveT
    DaveT Forum Participant Posts: 174
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    edited September 2017 #6

    Ditto Mfield. Really interested to know what your buying experience was like and in future how you find the design and reliability. Only unfortunate thing for me is the lack of dealers in the south west.

  • Phil69
    Phil69 Forum Participant Posts: 36
    edited November 2017 #7

    From what I've read on caravan owners as I see it if it's not what they have you'll just get negative response my advice is buy what suit's yourself and your needs 

  • PITCHTOCLOSE
    PITCHTOCLOSE Forum Participant Posts: 658
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    edited November 2017 #8

    They are great van not built to a price,you will have no problems only with people who to have want a look inside.

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