Press releases

In the 2020 season, Hobby will continue to focus on six existing model ranges with 58 different model variants. The primary focus this year is on intelligent space solutions combined with a cosy ambience. With the 560 FC and 720 WQC, Hobby is presenting two new, attractive layouts in the PRESTIGE model range, which perfectly reflect these qualities. Furthermore, all Hobby caravans, with the exception of the PREMIUM model range, will feature the same rear design as the PRESTIGE model launched last year.

In the 2020 season, Hobby is presenting eight model ranges with 26 different layouts. The biggest changes relate to semi-integrated vehicles and the successful OPTIMA ONTOUR EDITION range of vans, which is being expanded for the forthcoming season with the unique and new V65 GQ queen-size bed van. Despite its compact external dimensions, it feels extremely spacious. As for semi-integrated vehicles, the new OPTIMA ONTOUR is being added to the product portfolio in the entry-level segment. It represents exceptional value for money and boasts four attractive layouts.

Hobby, the leisure vehicle manufacturer from Schleswig-Holstein, is celebrating the 600,000th caravan rolling off its production line today. The hard-working Hobby employees were full of pride as they pulled the caravan out of the production hall, before getting straight back down to work on the next one. With over 50 years of experience in the leisure vehicle industry, Hobby produces up to 13,500 caravans every year. On top of this, up to 2,800 motorhomes and vans are also produced each year.

Together with the heating specialist Truma, Hobby is carrying out cold chamber testing on its new range of vans under extreme conditions. The OPTIMA ONTOUR EDITION’s practicality had already been demonstrated on the winter tour in Norway, but is being proven once again in various test cycles in impressive fashion. At a defined outside temperature of - 20 degrees, the temperature inside the vehicle is measured at critical points, while a thermal imaging camera analyses any weak spots.

The 26 Hobby employees couldn’t wait any longer: the season has finally begun for the dragon boat team “HOBBY DRAGONS” and their weekly training sessions have commenced. Twice a week, they’re taking to the water with their paddles to get themselves in shape for the upcoming competitions in August and September. The company sports group has active members from all areas of the business, from trainees and carpenters to department heads.

The winter performance of the new OPTIMA ONTOUR EDITION has now been tested us-ing the first prototypes in the icy wilderness of northern Norway. Over several days, em-ployees from the Hobby factory and international press representatives put the new van through its paces. The heat insulation, heating system and handy gas bottle pull-out shelf were particularly impressive at an extremely chilly -20 degrees. From March onwards, the new OPTIMA ONTOUR EDITION will also be available for test drives by end customers at all participating dealers.

Hobby’s wide range of products went down a storm with visitors to the CMT in Stuttgart once again in 2019, attracting huge crowds of potential customers. The new OPTIMA ONTOUR EDITION motorhome range, which was officially unveiled at the Holiday Exhibition in Stuttgart, was one of the crowd-pullers. Visitors were completely bowled over by the affordable yet fully equipped van.

There’s never been an offer like it! For the first time, anyone interested in the new OPTIMA ONTOUR EDITION can take it for a preliminary test drive. It all kicks off at the annual spring event held at Hobby dealer centres. The test drives can be arranged directly with all participating HOBBY dealers. The affordable yet fully equipped VAN was officially unveiled at the CMT Holiday Exhibition in Stuttgart.

To kick-start the year, Hobby is unveiling two new HOBBY VANS at the CMT in Stuttgart under the name OPTIMA ONTOUR EDITION. The two entry-level models – the V65 GE and V65 GF – are absolute bargains and come fitted with all the equipment you could ever need when they leave the factory. Thanks to their many ingenious solutions, they also have ample storage space and a generous payload. On 11 January 2019, trade experts will get their first glimpse of the new OPTIMA ONTOUR EDITION during the guided tour for the press at Hobby’s stand in Hall 5. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to see the new models for themselves from 12 January 2019 onwards.

Hobby is all set for the last trade fair of 2018 in Germany. The market leader from Schleswig-Holstein will be presenting its latest products and tried-and-tested model ranges in the caravan and motorhome sector at “Touristik & Caravaning” in Leipzig. One of the major highlights will be the redeveloped popular VANTANA van – available in three different versions for the first time as of the 2019 season. The use of smartphones and tablets to control the onboard systems will also play an important role for Hobby.