Hobby T 600: RV test – autobild.de

Kult and save, can it work? The Hobby 600 offered by the Wohnmobil Galerie in Hohenaspe cost a medium fortune. The price tag in 2001 was 87,400 marks, mind you, without any extras. The former luxury vehicle is now a classic. The dealer calls for motorhome conditions moderate 19,900 euros on. What travel qualities does it still offer after 20 years?

That’s him: A motorhome like a yacht. The first Hobby 600 series came on the market in 1984. The semi-integrated models quickly achieved the status of cult vehicles in the scene despite the tight new prices. That appealing design and the clever floor plan made it clear that company boss Harald Striewski and his team had invested a little more brainpower than many competitors in optimal functionality. Our test hobby shows plenty of light alder-type wood decor and also shows how different the upholstery sample taste was 20 years ago. What is more important, however, is that all furniture so far intact and also the fabrics not worn through are. A faithful renewal would be difficult after such a long time. The exterior color scheme now differs from that in the brochure: The rockfall area has been reworked with blue metallic paint all around with a shirt-sleeved finish. (Overview: new camping accessories 2021)

He has: Plenty of charm and flair. The line of the Hobby 600 with the three vertical windows as an eye-catcher is unmistakable. Despite one External length of 6.17 meters the space available is convincing. A double bottom 21 centimeters high, insulated windows and carefully insulated outer walls make the motorhome suitable for winter. Ever 110 liter fresh and waste water tank volume are practical. The driver and front passenger stay in our test vehicle on comfortable ISRI armchairs with adjustable armrests. The adjoining dinette in the rear looks pleasantly airy, the Conversion to a 1.90 meter short double bed only takes a few minutes. The standing height in the interior is sufficient for a maximum of 1.95 meters tall people. The inside are also very striking in terms of style three large side windows in the living area. They create an unusual atmosphere on board and, together with the skylight, let in plenty of daylight.

This is how he drives: Basically still pleasant. Although this Ducato II still has the face that has not been face-lifted, the one in the Hobby 600 this year rumbles under its hood Standard 2.8-liter turbodiesel direct injection with at least 122 hp and a useful torque of 285 Newton meters. This achievement doesn’t knock anyone off their feet these days. But the hobby, which weighs a maximum of 3.5 tons, seems effortless on our long overland trip and doesn’t starve to death on the first incline. The compact hobby can show off its handy dimensions in cities, looks good maneuverable. We only miss a rear-view camera.

That is also critical tight payload at the level of a compact class car. As is typical of the model, the clutch also comes rather late, but after almost 170,000 kilometers, viewed in the light, you can no longer expect the characteristics of a young used car. Except for a power steering, there is no relevant assistants, even ABS in the class up to 3.5 tons in 2001 still cost a hefty 1890 marks extra. You have to avoid environmental zones in the absence of a soot particle filter – or you plan a four-digit amount for a filter retrofit before buying.