HOBBY 540 UL, DE LUXE
Built: 2008 · Series: Trailers up to 3.5 t (Class O2)
More machines from model year 2008
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Hobby O2-class caravans – Fockbek-built touring caravans registered as trailers up to 3.5 t gross weight: numeric series/floorplan codes, trim lines from De Luxe to Prestige, weights from 240 to 2,240 kg
Hobby-Wohnwagenwerk, based in Fockbek near Rendsburg, is one of the largest independently run German caravan makers. The “Class O2” collector page lists every Hobby model recorded in the registration data from the Netherlands and Finland as an EU Class O2 trailer – a trailer with a gross weight of 0.75 to 3.5 tonnes. Hobby's type designations traditionally follow a numeric code for the series and floorplan, combined with trim lines such as De Luxe, Excellent, Exclusive, Prestige, Classic and Elegance, each of which appears in the register as its own model name.
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The register lists 1,080 versions with unladen weights from 240 to 2,240 kg, gross weights from 800 to 2,500 kg and widths from 1,630 to 2,560 mm; length figures are available for 311 of the vehicles and range from 3,350 to 9,500 mm.
Alongside Tabbert, Knaus, Bürstner and Dethleffs, Hobby is among the highest-volume German caravan brands, positioned mainly in the mid-price segment. The used market is correspondingly large and liquid, supported by a network of independent caravan workshops built up over decades for repair and servicing outside the dealer network.
When buying used, check for moisture at the floor, wall and roof joints, the condition of window and roof-hatch seals, and a valid gas-system inspection. The hitch coupling and brakes, including the handbrake cable, belong on the list too, as does tyre age under the six-year rule regardless of tread depth. Tap the floor panel for soft spots and check the 12 V and 230 V electrics; parts for older series are mostly still sourced through independent caravan workshops, while current models are covered by the Hobby dealer network.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle HOBBY Anhänger bis 3,5 t (Klasse O2), Hobby-Wohnwagenwerk (Hersteller)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1,279 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the HOBBY 540 UL, DE LUXE weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,279 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the HOBBY 540 UL, DE LUXE?
1,500 kg.
Up to what speed is the HOBBY 540 UL, DE LUXE approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the HOBBY 540 UL, DE LUXE built?
Production years: 2008.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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