1. Historical Overview & Production Profile
The world's largest volume caravan manufacturer, based in Germany. Extremely popular in the UK, especially among long-term tourers and continental travelers.
| Manufacturer Name | Hobby-Wohnwagenwerk |
|---|---|
| CRiS Manufacturer Code | HY (VIN Digits 8-9) |
| Operational Years | 1967 – Active |
| Current Trade Status | Active (Import to UK) |
| Factory Headquarters | Fockbek, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |
| Iconic Model Ranges | Prestige, De Luxe, Excellence, Exclusive, Landhaus, Optima (Motorhome) |
2. Body Shell Engineering & Construction Methods
Heavy-gauge German sandwich construction, wide-body styling, integrated LED exterior lighting trims.
3. Salvage, Breaker & Parts Replacement Guidance
Scotia Workshop Insight:
Large volume of salvage demand in the UK. Continental door layouts (often on the offside for UK roads), heavy-duty Winterhoff hitches, and Dometic/Thetford appliances.
Large volume of salvage demand in the UK. Continental door layouts (often on the offside for UK roads), heavy-duty Winterhoff hitches, and Dometic/Thetford appliances.
4. Verified Technical Specification Sheets (0 Models in Registry)
Select any verified Hobby-Wohnwagenwerk model below to view factory chassis PCDs, cold tyre pressures, fridge codes, and window cutout apertures:
Factory technical sheets for this marque are catalogued upon request.
Need Spares or Dismantling Parts for a Hobby-Wohnwagenwerk?
Scotia Caravan & Motorhome Salvage breaks Hobby-Wohnwagenwerk models regularly at our licensed facility in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.