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A Hobby that has suffered water damage at the front often first shows a musty smell or discoloured wall covering below the window.
A Hobby that has suffered water damage at the front often first shows a musty smell or discoloured wall covering below the window. Damp problems are usually easy to repair if you catch them early, but extensive water damage can significantly reduce the value.
The severity depends on how long the damp has been present and whether the woodwork or insulation has been affected. In a typical Hobby 650, a local repair can cost around 500 to 1500 euros, while a full front nose renovation can quickly exceed 4000 euros.
With a Hobby camper, there are a number of classic places where water can enter. The roof, especially around the roof hatch and the roof edge, is a known suspect. The window rubbers and the seams between the body and the chassis also deserve extra attention. Hobby typically uses an aluminium skin with a wooden frame, and if moisture gets in, the wood can rot without you noticing immediately.
How does Hobby score on watertightness? Generally speaking, the finish is solid, but age and intensive use take their toll. A camper that is ten years old or older often has a sealant seam that has dried out or a rubber that no longer seals perfectly. Regular checks and timely resealing can prevent a lot of trouble. Read more about the general approach to a roof leak or moisture damage in our detailed explanation.
A moisture meter is essential for detecting problems early. You can use a simple device to check the walls, ceiling and floor yourself, especially around windows, hatches and seams. A reading above 20 percent indicates a problem. If in doubt, a professional inspection is wise, especially if you want to sell the camper. Buyers often have an inspection carried out, and hidden moisture can make the sale considerably more difficult.
Small leaks are usually easy to fix: renew sealant seams, replace rubbers or reseal a roof hatch. The costs are usually manageable; expect a few hundred euros if you do it yourself. But if moisture has already penetrated the wooden frame or insulation, a thorough repair can run into several thousand euros. Then the question is whether that investment is still worthwhile.
The impact on value is significant. A camper with a history of moisture or active water damage will fetch considerably less on the second-hand market. Buyers are rightly afraid of hidden defects. If you are considering selling your Hobby, be honest about its condition. A buyer specialising in campers can offer a realistic price, even if there are moisture problems. This avoids lengthy negotiations and disputes later on. If you want to know what your camper is still worth, check out our information on the market value of a motorhome.
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Does your Hobby have water damage or damp problems and do you want to get rid of it? Request a free and non-binding valuation today. We buy campers in any condition, including with damp damage.
