Hobby Motorhomes, your views please - Page 3

takeaflight · 15-01-2009, 13:03

We to have looked at Hobby and liked what we saw, however there does seem to be a lot of grey imports.
Dependent on the dealers view point this may be a good thing or bad, good for repairs and warranty work, bad for the sales.
If you stock German and English vans at least you have something to offer the majority of buyers.

So in short if it was me then I probably would take up the opportunity, pity its not Hymer, then I really do think you could give a well known dealer a run for the money.

What ever conculsion you arrive at, I wish you well.

Roy

Geo · 15-01-2009, 13:32

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Originally Posted by Johns_Cross_Motorhomes

We have been aproached by Hobby to take up a dealership alongside our Swift Franchise.

Any one got any advice or views on Hobby vans?

Thanks

Peter

Its a credit to you as a dealer and to Motor Home Fun, to think this forum and its members worthy to assist in making your decision
for what its worth Peter
any and all strings to ones bow can only be beneficial in this climate,
I like hobby as a manufacturer and would say a resounding YES

Geo

Road Runner · 15-01-2009, 13:47

I reckon they are great and will be a real asset to you Peter.

Roccker · 15-01-2009, 17:10

We definately agree with the reputation that Hobby have of building quality motorhomes.The build quality is excellent.Very good payload and superb roadholding.

carpediem · 15-01-2009, 17:49

My motorhomes 7 & 8 have both been a new Hobby. Numbers 1 to 6 were new assorted Autohomes,Autosleeper,Herald,Mobilvetta. Number 9 will be another new Hobby.
Why ? They have given me very little trouble and in the case with the current ELC, no trouble at all, still performing faultlessly as a five year old. As a dealer you might think this is not good for sales but what a recommendation for Hobby !
Have I been lucky ? Maybe, but for the last 8 years I have been very satisfied with my choice based upon value for money and reliability.
I am pleased that Hobby are looking to spread their dealerships around. It will only serve to increase their share of the market for well built, well designed, reliable motorhomes.
Within their range is something that comes pretty close to most motorhomer's personal choice of layout.
I hope you can negotiate keen prices that will attract new buyers and I will be looking very soon for that deal on number 9. Good Luck to all new Dealers who take on this marque.

blazezak · 30-04-2009, 21:52

Have just bought a hobby toskana exclusive 750 flc ( 2009 ) after having a swift kontiki 669 , biggest mistake we ever made , there are so many faults to list even down to ... no place in the bathroom to hang a towel , waste water backing up the shower from a nearly empty waste tank , leisure battery ( rubbish ) for the size of van , dosn,t hold charge for more than 1/2 an hour unless plugged into mains , there are too many to list as I say , also the finnish of the biuld quality is very poor , for the same price ( £66,000 ) anyone would be better going for ANY of the swift range as we never had any problems with them ............. have a good look at them before you consider them for your dealership ( you dont want a bad name , do you ? ) .
PS THE PAINTWORK ????? on the out side , is not paint , but stick on transfers , hope this helps .

savantuk · 03-07-2009, 22:03

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Originally Posted by blazezak

Have just bought a hobby toskana exclusive 750 flc ( 2009 ) after having a swift kontiki 669 , biggest mistake we ever made , there are so many faults to list even down to ... no place in the bathroom to hang a towel , waste water backing up the shower from a nearly empty waste tank , leisure battery ( rubbish ) for the size of van , dosn,t hold charge for more than 1/2 an hour unless plugged into mains , there are too many to list as I say , also the finnish of the biuld quality is very poor , for the same price ( £66,000 ) anyone would be better going for ANY of the swift range as we never had any problems with them ............. have a good look at them before you consider them for your dealership ( you dont want a bad name , do you ? ) .
PS THE PAINTWORK ????? on the out side , is not paint , but stick on transfers , hope this helps .

I have to say that this is not my experience of Hobby.

Hobby vans, and I've been in quite a few, as well as currently owning one, are the equal, I believe of any middle to upper market sector motorhomes. Ther are a few 'premium' brands which may match their quality, but I have had no experience of them.

They are beautifully put together, are well specified, comfortable, and easy to maintain. They have a looks that sets them aside from other brands, and makes them instantly recogniseable.

I'd sooner spend my money on a Hobby, than just about any other van, that is until I can afford an N and B.

Blazeak - Sorry mate, it seems to me that the problems you describe are down to poor maintenance, rather than the fault of the vehicle.

Correct battery maintenance would probably cure your lack of power, or are you perhaps leaving something switched on?? In any case, it's not Hobby that's at fault if the battery is defective - have it replaced under warranty.

Grey water rising through the shower outlet could be solved by either plugging the outlet, or emptying grey water before using the vehicle on the road - would save fuel too.

No hanging hook?? Buy one and fix it yourself. Little items such as this are personal choice. Had Hobby fitted one, they would probably have customers complaining it was in the wrong place

Sorry you don't like your Hobby. You seem to be in the minority.

blazezak · 03-07-2009, 22:27

Know what your saying ( doug ) cant be poor maintinance though , at least not on my behalf ( the van is brand new ) Batteries , been waiting almost 3 months on them coming from germany , plugged the shower ( works ) as I cant always empty when wild camping , more of the decals falling off now as did one of the stabiliser legs , I do agree , most of the build is good , but still plenty other problems I,m waiting for the dealer to sort out ( hopefully ), always happy to hear someone else,s opinion though , one last wee bit .... did meet a couple on motorway services with the same van they bought in germany ....... they are on their way back to have a list of jobs done too ,
cheers for your thoughts though .