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Hobby to unveil two new partially integrated motorhomes at Caravan-Salon 2026

15.07.2026 18:09 2 min 5 sources
DIE WELT DEU + 4 more
Hobby to unveil two new partially integrated motorhomes at Caravan-Salon 2026
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In Brief

Hobby from Rendsburg will present the Prestige T740 WE and T740 WF at Caravan-Salon (Aug 28 – Sep 6). Both feature a spacious bathroom. Expected base price: around 90,000 euros.

Hobby, the caravan and motorhome manufacturer from Rendsburg (Schleswig-Holstein), will present two new partially integrated motorhomes at the Caravan-Salon in Düsseldorf (August 28 – September 6, 2026). The new models, Prestige T740 WE and T740 WF, expand the Prestige-T series.

Both models feature a spacious bathroom with a shower tray on the passenger side, a toilet opposite, and a sink in the middle. The T740 WE has twin single beds, while the T740 WF offers a French double bed with a side cabinet. Both are powered by a 180 hp Ducato diesel engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The expected base price is around 90,000 euros.

Other Hobby models will receive updates including a new three-view rear camera system, higher front seat backrests, and a modernised interior design.

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Hobby to unveil new models at Caravan Salon 2026

15.07.2026 DIE WELT DEU Original source

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