How do you tell the year of a Hobby caravan?
How do you tell the year of a Hobby caravan?
The year of a caravan is easily determined by the VIN number.
- Caravans manufactured before 1991 – the first 2 characters of the VIN number determine the year i.e. 87AV7845 is a 1987.
- Caravans manufactured after 1991 – the 10th character determines the year – click here to decipher VIN number year codes.
Is Hobby a good make of caravan?
Hobby and Dethleffs are renowned for offering the high build quality and durability that you would expect from a German-built caravan. Both companies also offer striking modern designs that are very different from the majority of British-built vans, which are more traditionally-designed.
Are Hobby caravans legal in the UK?
Most Hobby caravans are legal in the UK, with the exception of several versions and models, which you can identify in the tables below. The reason behind this is that in the UK, you cannot tow a caravan longer than 7m with a category B driver’s licence.
Why are Hobby caravans not allowed on some sites?
Some site owners don’t like Hobby caravans because “travellers” (Roma) often have Hobbys. And site owners don’t want to risk having those people on their site. There isn’t such a rule but many sites are wary of the brand as they are popular with Travellers….as in Romany and Irish travellers.
Where is the VIN plate on a Hobby caravan?
Common places for the VIN include a metal plate on the A-frame, inside the caravan by the door or on the windows. Any obvious number or letter coding will probably be the old-style VIN.
What is a caravan CRiS number?
CRiS is the national register for UK manufactured touring caravans. CRiS Registration is important for caravan owners as it proves you are the registered keeper. The CRiS database links a caravan’s unique 17-digit VIN to a CRiS keeper record.
Do Hobby caravans leak?
Most of both don’t leak. Smaller caravans are less likely to leak as their bodies flex less than larger caravans. The worst possible thing you can do with any caravan is to level it or jack it using corner steadies.
Are Hobby caravans wider?
Its not just Hobby caravans, most German van manufacturers produce two widths 2.3 and 2.5 metres wide. However they don’t produce all models in two widths. The shorter ones are 2.3 m and the longer and most of the twin axles are 2.5m.
Where is Hobby caravan made?
Built for freedom Whether tried-and-tested bestsellers or innovative new vehicles, we offer our customers first-class quality and functionality, combined with trailblazing design “Made in Germany”. This makes us the most popular caravan brand in Europe.
Can I tow a caravan longer than 7m?
The legal limit for towing caravans on an ordinary licence is a BODY length maximum of 7 mtrs. **** NOTE: with reference to the word “ordinary” above that is a combination not exceeding 3500 Kg, the kind of licence held by most motorists.
Where are Hobby caravans manufactured?
This month has seen German motorhome manufacturer, Hobby, celebrate the fiftieth anniversary since the start of production at its purpose-built factory in Fockbek, northern Germany. The motorhome and caravan manufacturer was started by Harald Striewski after he built a caravan for his own family.
