Caravans

Chris · 27 September 2010, 20:09

OK I vowed never to become a caravan owner however after having some really nice camping sessions in Cornwall I am now thinking again. Combined with the idea of storing the caravan down on a site in Salcombe so I don't have to tow the fecker across the country

I have mainly been inspired after staying in a friends 6 berth twin axle carvan that wa sa monster I think it was a Hobby 650. However it was spacious and there was a proper twin single bedroonm at the end for the kids (essential!)

I have had a scan on ebay and found a couple of potentials at the budget of £4000 max.

Favourite at the moment is a Hobby Exclusive and I was wondering what anyone in the know has to say about them.

Chris

Nauti Buoy · 27 September 2010, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Chris

OK I vowed never to become a caravan owner however after having some really nice camping sessions in Cornwall I am now thinking again. Combined with the idea of storing the caravan down on a site in Salcombe so I don't have to tow the fecker across the country

I have mainly been inspired after staying in a friends 6 berth twin axle carvan that wa sa monster I think it was a Hobby 650. However it was spacious and there was a proper twin single bedroonm at the end for the kids (essential!)

I have had a scan on ebay and found a couple of potentials at the budget of £4000 max.

Favourite at the moment is a Hobby Exclusive and I was wondering what anyone in the know has to say about them.

Chris

I have a feeling you cannot tow a Hobby with a normal 4x4 legally due to the width of them, you have to tow with a commercial vehicle so pick-up or van.

Downhilldai · 27 September 2010, 20:36

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Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

I have a feeling you cannot tow a Hobby with a normal 4x4 legally due to the width of them, you have to tow with a commercial vehicle so pick-up or van.

That isn't the case any longer, as following a recent change in the rools, caravans up to 2.50m wide can now be towed by vehicles <3500kg MAM.

However, the Hobby 650 is too long, so for this model, a vehicle > 3500kg is required.

Downhilldai · 27 September 2010, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Chris

Favourite at the moment is a Hobby Exclusive and I was wondering what anyone in the know has to say about them.

They're very nice. Good quality throughout, but the showers are small (if that's important to you)
Also take a look at Tabbert, Fendt and LMC, which are all of a similar standard.

willk could surely contribute to this thread.

Chris · 27 September 2010, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

That isn't the case any longer, as following a recent change in the rools, caravans up to 2.50m wide can now be towed by vehicles <3500kg MAM.

However, the Hobby 650 is too long, so for this model, a vehicle > 3500kg is required.

I don't think the Hobby Exclusive is a 650 although I did see a couple for sale.

Should be all right to tow behind the disco then, the only tow would be to get it down to Cornwall area, I have found quite a few good places that store caravans at £30 per month which seems pretty reasonable. The Higher Rew Campsite in Salcombe can store and deliver to the pitch if you call ahead. Seems like a nice easy way to do it.

Kernow Buoy · 27 September 2010, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Chris

I don't think the Hobby Exclusive is a 650 although I did see a couple for sale.

I have found quite a few good places that store caravans at £30 per month which seems pretty reasonable. The Higher Rew Campsite in Salcombe can store and deliver to the pitch if you call ahead. Seems like a nice easy way to do it.

Hmm. Must put my prices for storage up

willk · 27 September 2010, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

willk could surely contribute to this thread.

I surely could, to be sure, but as I am of the Clarkson School of Thought as regards 'vans and you're scoping outboards for me, I thought I'd bag it and keep walking...

Downhilldai · 27 September 2010, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Chris

I don't think the Hobby Exclusive is a 650 although I did see a couple for sale.

'650' relates to the body size, while 'Exclusive' is a standard of finish, so perhaps you saw a smaller 'Exclusive' model, eg a 560, which is inside the length restriction for legally being towed by a vehicle < 3500kg

Kernow Buoy · 27 September 2010, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

'650' relates to the body size, while 'Exclusive' is a standard of finish, so perhaps you saw a smaller 'Exclusive' model, eg a 560, which is inside the length restriction for legally being towed by a vehicle < 3500kg

but as DHD alluded to, best check with any parks your considering that they will take a Hobby, or a Weipert or a Tabbert. Those larger van's do ring alarm bells in respect of commercial vehicles and non holidaying occupants. I was speaking to a Dutch guy today who told me a lot of French parks won't take any twin axle vans.

Downhilldai · 27 September 2010, 21:23

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Originally Posted by willk

.... as I am of the Clarkson School of Thought as regards 'vans ....

So, this little gem is nothing to do with you then?

Downhilldai · 27 September 2010, 21:23

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Originally Posted by Kernow

but as DHD alluded to, best check with any parks your considering that they will take a Hobby, or a Weipert or a Tabbert. Those larger van's do ring alarm bells in respect of commercial vehicles and non holidaying occupants. I was speaking to a Dutch guy today who told me a lot of French parks won't take any twin axle vans.

Spoilsport

willk · 27 September 2010, 21:26

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Those larger van's do ring alarm bells in respect of commercial vehicles and non holidaying occupants.

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

So, this little gem is nothing to do with you then?

Oi! Are youse fkkrs callin' us Travlirs? Yis can do time fer an outrageous claim like dat...

Ye'll niver bate the Knackers!

Kernow Buoy · 27 September 2010, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Spoilsport

I'll take anyone now Moller's has opened up penryn park,
Mind you I've never tried to drown one of my guests.

kerny · 27 September 2010, 21:28

Hobbies tend to get nicked more than other models because Pikeys love em (sorry Dave)

don't rush have a look at Bailey and swift models they make them with similar layouts also Luner do as well. Go to a dealer, this time of year you should get a good deal and also a reasonable guarantee.

Downhilldai · 27 September 2010, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Kernow

I'll take anyone

Yes, but Chris may not have known that

Downhilldai · 27 September 2010, 21:31

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Originally Posted by kerny

have a look at Bailey and swift models they make them with similar layouts also Luner do as well.

Too narrow

Pikey Dave · 27 September 2010, 21:37

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Originally Posted by kerny

Hobbies tend to get nicked more than other models because Pikeys love em (sorry Dave)

aye! just pick one that you like & tell me where it is & where you want it

I'll do yer a good price an' a gold plated guarantee

so I will

Scottish diver · 27 September 2010, 21:51

does it float?!?!?

hadd · 27 September 2010, 21:54

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Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

I have a feeling you cannot tow a Hobby with a normal 4x4 legally due to the width of them, you have to tow with a commercial vehicle so pick-up or van.

wronge ,thats wot gippo,s do ,a 4x4 is ok to tow hobby

Pikey Dave · 28 September 2010, 05:32

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wronge ,thats wot gippo,s do ,a 4x4 is ok to tow hobby

Yeah, if the pikeys do it, it must be legal