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DEALER NEAR
YOU
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HYMER ML-TGerman quality for
living and driving
HYMER Van Compact without compromise
HYMER B-Class DynamicLineThe new icon arrives
HYMER magazineAll the latest news and reviews for a discerning motorhomer
Luxury on wheels...Style, comfort and quality
The new HYMER ML-T on Mercedes-Benz chassis:
It takes a lot to throw the HYMER ML-T off course. In 2015, this model became the first low profile van to be equipped as standard with Crosswind Assist, which brakes the vehicle automatically at speeds above 50 mph to help it stay in lane. Collision Prevention, lane keeping, full-beam and headlight assist can also be supplied as optional extras. Details available from your HYMER dealer or at www.hymer.com/ml-t
So stable it’ll blow you away!
For us the term, ‘living room on
wheels’ is not just a meaningless
phrase. Motorhomes under the HYMER
brand name mirror exactly what
customers expect from us: excellent
quality, high levels of comfort, high-
quality furnishings and trim and
extremely high safety levels – all as
standard. Our aim is for you to feel
just as comfortable on your trips as
you do at home.
This is why purchasing the right
motorhome is always a question of
emotion – it’s a gut decision despite
all rational considerations. Erwin
Hymer was well aware of this when
he built the first series motorhome in
1971.
And nothing has changed to this day!
From compact low-profiles through to
the premium A-class models, HYMER
not only does its utmost to meet all
the expectations and desires of our
customers across all ranges, it even
tries to exceed them. As pioneers in
this sector, this is part and parcel of
our philosophy and something we owe
to the long tradition of our brand.
Welcome to HYMER
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Contents
News and shows 6
Find out what HYMER and its dealers are
planning in the next few months...- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -What’s in a HYMER 7
The devil’s in the detail says HYMER’s
leading engineer- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Road test 10
The teeny HYMER Van sets new – smaller
– boundaries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Range profile 12
ML-T: Mercedes and HYMER meet in this
classy low-profile motorhome
New models 15
The next generation of B-Class, the
DynamicLine, is launched - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -History 20
Find out about the early days of this
motorhome brand- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Meet the dealers 22
Where to buy your next HYMER
motorhome- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -The HYMER line-up 23
Basic information to whet your appetite
on the HYMER ranges
Contact
Hymer GmbH & Co. KGHolzstraße 19
88339 Bad WaldseeGermany
hymer.com
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Bernhard KiblerGeneral Manager of HYMER
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THE NEW B-DL MOTORHOME LAUNCH
See page 15
UK No.1
HYMER DEALER
Think HYMERThink Travelworld
E R W I N H Y M E R G R O U P D E A L E R
JoiN Us foR THE B-DL LAUNcH WEEKEND8th - 10th JULY HALEsfiELD 14, TELfoRD, sHRopsHiRE Tf7 4QR
Now, in the best B-class tradition, HYMER has created a premium motorhome that not only outshines others thanks to its weight and design, but also impresses with its practical features.
Travelworld & HYMER, the perfect partnership
To mark the launch of the B-DL, Travelworld are hosting this exclusive debut British appearance at their showrooms, offering you the opportunity to place your order well in advance of the major UK & European exhibitions and dramatically reduce delivery times.
REGisTER NoWTo attend this exclusive event visit www.motorhomes.co.uk/bdl-launchto register and receive your unique entrance code.
small ideas, big effects has always been one of the HYMER recipes for success
“one large step for Hymer, one giant leap for the industry” frank Venter, HYMER Head of Design
Always the first to bring new HYMER models to the UK
UK No.1
HYMER DEALER
Think HYMERThink Travelworld
E R W I N H Y M E R G R O U P D E A L E R
JoiN Us foR THE B-DL LAUNcH WEEKEND8th - 10th JULY HALEsfiELD 14, TELfoRD, sHRopsHiRE Tf7 4QR
Now, in the best B-class tradition, HYMER has created a premium motorhome that not only outshines others thanks to its weight and design, but also impresses with its practical features.
Travelworld & HYMER, the perfect partnership
To mark the launch of the B-DL, Travelworld are hosting this exclusive debut British appearance at their showrooms, offering you the opportunity to place your order well in advance of the major UK & European exhibitions and dramatically reduce delivery times.
REGisTER NoWTo attend this exclusive event visit www.motorhomes.co.uk/bdl-launchto register and receive your unique entrance code.
small ideas, big effects has always been one of the HYMER recipes for success
“one large step for Hymer, one giant leap for the industry” frank Venter, HYMER Head of Design
Always the first to bring new HYMER models to the UK
June/July
Kimberley Caravans, Co Durham
This northeast dealer will be holding open
weekends, but dates are to be confirmed.
Contact Kimberley for more information –
see page 22
10-12 June
Becks birthday party, Great Yarmouth
Racecourse
Becks is celebrating 50 years with a rally/
birthday party (with all proceeds going
to local charities) at Great Yarmouth
Racecourse. For further details or to book
call Alex on 01493 740274 or email
24-26 June
Midland Motorhome Show, Stafford
See a large range of HYMER models at
the Travelworld stand. Find out more at
outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows
1-3 July & 8-10 July
Lowdhams
Open days for the launch of the new
HYMER B-DL at Nottingham (1-3 July) and
Huddersfield (8-10 July). Take a look at the
dealer’s website for a range of special offers
running throughout the whole of this year,
to celebrate Lowdhams’ 50th anniversary
8-10 July
Travelworld, Telford
Travelworld will be hosting a launch event
for HYMER’s new B. To register for entrance
tickets visit motorhomes.co.uk
22-24 July
Norfolk Motorhome Show, Norwich
Lowdhams, Travelworld and Becks will
be there with a range of new models.
outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows
12-14 August
Western Motorhome Show, Malvern
Put on your Stetsons for the UK’s
quirkiest outdoor motorhome show.
There’ll be a range of HYMERs to see,
framed by the impressive Malvern hills.
outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows
9-11 September
Camperex, Somerset
Head for the Bath & West Showground,
where Highbridge will displaying a selection
of new HYMER motorhomes
23-25 September
Motorhome Show Season Finale, Lincoln
Grab an end of season deal with Travelworld
Lowdhams, and Becks present. Find out
more at outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows
23-25 September
Highbridge show, Somerset
An annual event, on the last weekend of
September. However, as we went to press,
Highbridge had a deal on a HYMER ML-T
560 – see the range details on page 12
October
Heart of England, Northamptonshire
This central dealer, the most recent to be
appointed, will be hosting a HYMER launch
party in October
11-16 October
Motorhome & Caravan Show, Birmingham
HYMER will have a whole hall at the UK’s
biggest motorhome show, with a chance
to see a huge range of 2017 models.
motorhomeandcaravanshow.co.uk
Put a date in your diary for one of the many shows and events happening over the next few months to see for yourself why a HYMER motorhome is a great investment
HYMER at the shows
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27 August – 4 September: Caravan Salon, Düsseldorf, Germany
The biggest motorhome show in Europe
and HYMER takes a whole hall, displaying
the biggest selection of its products
anywhere, plus the very latest 2017
models will be on display.
Getting there is easy as there are direct
flights to Düsseldorf from many UK
airports. Fly out just for the day and
buses run to the show from the airport;
the eticket entitles you to free public
transport to and from the exhibition on
the day of your visit.
Or, to get the most out of the show, stay
overnight and experience the vibrant and
historic city centre. In fact, the show has
its own campsite, with 2,000 pitches,
800 of which have electric hook-up. The
exhibition centre just a four-hour drive
from Calais.
Find out more at caravan-salon.com
The HYMER name is synonymous
with prestige motorhomes. But that’s
little surprise when one considers the
company’s heritage and its principles
of creating motorhomes that are
lightweight, safe, strong, technologically
advanced and desirable.
To find out more, we go behind the scenes to
speak to Oliver Reuther, HYMER’s Product
Manager, and ask him to explain what
makes a HYMER so special and so desirable.
“All our motorhomes are developed on
the principle that HYMER customers are
entitled to expect a high-quality vehicle
with superior comfort, which represents a
worthwhile economic investment,” he says.
“All HYMER motorhomes are equipped with
extensive safety features and are constantly
striving to set new standards in all areas,
especially in terms of weight and design.”
These principles are engrained throughout
the company. “Every single person in the
company does their very best to make a
new HYMER owner a very happy person,”
says Oliver. “A HYMER motorhome is
definitely more than just a motorhome… it
is a very, very good feeling.”
One of HYMER’s unique – and well
established – technologies is its PUAL
construction. It was introduced 20 years
ago and is the envy of other manufacturers,
as Oliver explains. “PUAL construction
combines the perfect insulation features
while eliminating old issues like water
damage (it does not suck in liquid). In
addition, it is very lightweight and has
been further developed to reduce any
wooden parts inside, used for stabilisation,
etc. Nowadays, many other suppliers have
copied this but many still have polystyrene
within their walls.”
Because of HYMER’s advanced insulation,
its motorhomes are perfect for year-round
touring. As Oliver points out, its motorhomes
also come with heating systems (usually
Truma Combi 6 as standard and Alde as an
option) that have been optimised thanks to
intelligent positioning of the heat outlet
points. In addition, its motorhomes have
heated and insulated water tanks and
significant work is done to eradicate cold
spots, even in the cab. “We also use special
insulated window frames to make sure the
interior feels warm and cosy, even on a
grey, rainy winter’s day.”
Weight is a massive issue across the
industry. Buyers rightly want more
features, equipment and luxury but all
within a motorhome that weighs under 3.5
tonnes. With its latest model, the B-Class
DynamicLine, HYMER went to extraordinary
lengths to minimise weight. “The chassis
frame has been optimised (lower profile),
the furniture is all newly designed to reduce
weight and even the handles are lighter
while looking larger and more robust. If
you just make a 100g lighter handle, you
will save 1-2kg per motorhome. And all
these bits and pieces throughout every
department help to reduce the weight.
The more features become standard, the
lighter parts have to be without lacking on
quality.”
Of course, new technologies play a huge
part in every new HYMER. It was a pioneer
of things we now take for granted, like
double floors with heated tanks, large
garages and pull-down beds in A-class
motorhomes, introduced over 30 years ago.
Looking at its latests model, the new
B-Class, it developed its own bespoke
headlight with full LED, which gives a
much clearer view of the road at night.
It also developed its own waste water
technology, which means a driver can now
easily position the motorhome over a drain
thanks to low-level cameras and then, at
the flick of a switch in the cab, can drain
the waste tank.
From the very start of the company, HYMER
has championed safety, as Oliver explains.
“HYMER has always been concerned about
safe driving. This was driven personally by
Erwin Hymer. It was the first to carry out
crash tests, it was the first to introduce rear
seatbelts and have twin airbags as standard.
Also automotive safety features like ABS,
EDB or ESP including ASR and Traction+
are standard on every Hymer. We are now
looking at more ways to improve safety
such as seatbelt reminders and driving
systems like tyre pressure monitoring,
lane assistant or automatic light and rain
sensors. With Mercedes-based HYMERs you
even have its brilliant crosswind assist.”
It’s little surprise then that many buyers
enjoy high residual values – their
motorhome is worth more than expected
– when they come to sell their HYMER.
“Having a HYMER means knowing that
everything works and that you can enjoy
the most important time – your free time
– in a high-end, quality motorhome. And
people recognise this.”
HYMER has gone to extraordinary lengths to reduce its motorhomes’ weight so you can pack more into them
What makes a HYMER a HYMER?
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Oliver ReutherHYMER’s Product Manager
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SEE IT FIRST AT LOWDHAMSUK LAUNCH OPEN WEEKENDSB-Class DynamicLine
For a great selection of teas, co�ees and delicious snacks
Great range of home cooked snacks, light bites and beverages!
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01484 817847
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Lowdham RoadGunthorpe Notts
NG14 7ES
01158 712151
First for outdoor leisure
www.lowdhams.com/BDL
Now available at
both Branches For a great selection of teas,
coffees and delicious snacks
HuddersfieldLowdhams Leisureworld
Crosland HillHuddersfield
HD4 5NU
01484 817847
NottinghamLowdhams Leisureworld
Lowdham RoadGunthorpe Notts
NG14 7ES
01158 712151
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HOME OFCELEBRATING 16 YEARS OF BEING THE
1-3 July 2016 - Nottingham 8-10 July 2016 - HuddersfieldAND
Be the first in the UK to explore this dynamic new addition to the Hymer range, we are so excited by the arrival of the stunning Hymer B-Class DynamicLine that we‘ve organised these exclusive UK events so you can see it at Lowdhams first!
Premium integrated model with ‘winterised’ double floor in the 3.5 ton class
Premium high-tech body with GRP lightweight floor, GRP roof coating, PUAL side walls and framed windows
The best possible comfort in every detail; wide entrance door, level living area floor, heated double floor, non-wheel-arch-type shower, night lighting, pilot seats, large beds with comfort sleeping system and much more
New front with enlarged panoramic windscreen and exclusive HYMER headlight with LED daytime running light
The largest amount of storage space in its class: Up to 1.22 m headroom!
New optional extras such as full LED headlights, a service camera for waste water tank drainage, fold-down single beds, sliding shelf for gas bottles
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SEE IT FIRST AT LOWDHAMSUK LAUNCH OPEN WEEKENDSB-Class DynamicLine
For a great selection of teas, co�ees and delicious snacks
Great range of home cooked snacks, light bites and beverages!
Hudders�eldLowdhams Leisureworld
Crosland HillHuddersfield
HD4 5NU
01484 817847
NottinghamLowdhams Leisureworld
Lowdham RoadGunthorpe Notts
NG14 7ES
01158 712151
First for outdoor leisure
www.lowdhams.com/BDL
Now available at
both Branches For a great selection of teas,
coffees and delicious snacks
HuddersfieldLowdhams Leisureworld
Crosland HillHuddersfield
HD4 5NU
01484 817847
NottinghamLowdhams Leisureworld
Lowdham RoadGunthorpe Notts
NG14 7ES
01158 712151
Nottingham
AwardWinningSales &Service
Since 1966
HOME OFCELEBRATING 16 YEARS OF BEING THE
1-3 July 2016 - Nottingham 8-10 July 2016 - HuddersfieldAND
Be the first in the UK to explore this dynamic new addition to the Hymer range, we are so excited by the arrival of the stunning Hymer B-Class DynamicLine that we‘ve organised these exclusive UK events so you can see it at Lowdhams first!
Premium integrated model with ‘winterised’ double floor in the 3.5 ton class
Premium high-tech body with GRP lightweight floor, GRP roof coating, PUAL side walls and framed windows
The best possible comfort in every detail; wide entrance door, level living area floor, heated double floor, non-wheel-arch-type shower, night lighting, pilot seats, large beds with comfort sleeping system and much more
New front with enlarged panoramic windscreen and exclusive HYMER headlight with LED daytime running light
The largest amount of storage space in its class: Up to 1.22 m headroom!
New optional extras such as full LED headlights, a service camera for waste water tank drainage, fold-down single beds, sliding shelf for gas bottles
B-CLASS DYNAMICLINE HIGHLIGHTS...å
REGISTER WINFOR YOUR CHANCE TO
The Hymer experience is for two people; includes flights, hotel and car hire - a visit to the famous Erwin Hymer museum and a factory tour.
AN EXCLUSIVE FREE ONSITECAMPING*
MOTORHOME DOCTOR
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR BOTH WEEKENDS
TRADE STANDS
EXPERIENCEDKNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF
FREE TEA AND COFFEE WITH CAKE*Booking essential
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The HYMER Van 314, first of a new range,
is now based on a Fiat Ducato cab with
an Al-Ko chassis. The range has already
being extended, with the 6m single bed
layout 374 launched shortly after, and
two Mercedes versions (Van S) that have
just been announced.
The HYMER Van 314 is not only narrow, at
just 2.22m wide, it is also short to the point
of being stubby, being just 5.45m long. It’s
light, too, barely touching the 3.5-tonnes
mark (with a correspondingly massive
payload). Yet it features exactly the same
timber-free PUAL bodywork construction as
all of its bigger stablemates. This technology
was first introduced by HYMER in 1978,
decades before other manufacturers started
getting on the timber-free bandwagon. All
this and the design of the Van means that
it’s roomier and better insulated than a
panel van conversion.
Unlike some coachbuilts, the wheels of this
vehicle really are at each corner, making
it that much easier to pilot. As a HYMER
product, you can also expect it to be free of
the kinds of rattles that still blight so many
motorhomes. On top of that, the Fiat base
comes with LED daytime running lights,
Traction Plus and Hill Holder and more, as
per all current Hymer products.
The HYMER Van 314 SL has a starting price
of just £43,750, although you might need
to add a few optional extras to bring it up
to a level of comfort you are used to. The
Comfortline Pack, for example, includes
cab air-conditioning, cruise control, painted
front bumper, a window and flyscreen on
the habitation door, an overcab sunroof, an
85-litre compressor fridge, a second 95Ah
leisure battery, an 18A charger upgrade,
and – perhaps most crucially of all – the
third and fourth travel seats, with three-
point belts. It costs £2,460. Note that 2017
models will include belted seats in the rear
as standard. You might also want to add a
TV bracket (£170), a carpet (£300), underfloor
storage (£420), and possibly upgrade to a
Truma Combi 4EH heater (£420).
The washroom manages to pack a lot into a
small space, too.
The 314 sleeps two, although there is
the option of a 1.40m x 0.72m bed in the
lounge (for an extra £220). The standard
transverse double is set over a garage,
which has the bonus of three-way access –
four if you include access via the wardrobe.
A lower bed version is also available, with
correspondingly reduced garage space, but
there is easier access.
In short, this is a vehicle that may sway
you away from a van conversion. It’s hardly
surprising that it’s the Compact Motorhome
of the Year 2016.
HYMER first brought out a model with the apt title of Van in 2005. It was a narrower than usual motorhome based on a Ford Transit. A decade later, it’s back and things have changed
Compact is back!
The Van answers the demand for an ultra-compact coachbuilt that can be both a motorhome and an everyday car
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The HYMER Van 314 manages to fit an awful lot in to such a small space - lounge, kitchen, bedroom and washroom, it’s all here...
The modern kitchen has a practical two-burner hob and sink combo, with a flexible compressor fridge
The garage is surprisingly large in the Van, despite its compact size
The compact bathroom has a sliding tambour door leaving the aisle clear
The clear-view control panel is visible at all times from the cosy seating area, as is the Truma CP Plus heating control
With a width of up to 145cm, the rear bed sleeps two and has a ladder for easier access
Hymer Van 314
hymer.com
Fact file
• BASED ON Fiat Ducato Al-Ko
• PRICES FROM £43,750
• DIMENSIONS 5.45m L, 2.22m W,
2.77m H
• MAXIMUM WEIGHT 3,500kg
• PAYLOAD 980kg
Meet Van S
Proudly displaying its three-
pointed star, the Van S 500
(the same layout as
featured here but 5.65m
long) and the Van S 520
(6.36m in length with
fixed twin single beds)
offer all the benefits of
a more compact motorhome but on the prestigious
Mercedes-Benz base, with powerful engines, great
safety features and a unique driving experience
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The very first A-class Hymermobil – back
in 1974 – was based on a Mercedes. It set
the trend for today’s top-end motorhomes
with the cab completely integrated into the
living area and the unique frontal look of
an A-class.
In the ’90s, the relationship blossomed
further with the launch of the S-Class, based
on the first-generation Sprinter chassis,
while StarLine models continue to wear the
famous three-pointed star to this day.
Then, just a few years ago, the low-profile
ML-T was launched (joined less than a year
later by an A-class version, the ML-I).
There’s now five models in the range, all
with fixed beds starting at the 6.36m and
6.98m-long 540 and 560 with transverse
double bed. If you want singles, then you
can choose between the 580 (6.98m) and
the 620 at 7.79m. The 630 offers an island
bed in the same length as the 620.
ML-T successfully combines Mercedes’
clever technology and HYMER’s innovative
lightweight construction to give a vehicle
that is safe, agile and comfortable, both on
the road and on site.
With a width of just 2.22m, this motorhome
opens up a whole new horizon of adventure,
while the choice of powerful Mercedes-
based engines, the excellent automatic
gearbox and, more recently, the additional
of a four-wheel drive option (only available
on the 560 and 580 models) will satisfy
most driver needs.
Not all features are options, for example
the crosswind assist is fittes to the ML-T as
standard. This feature, when travelling above
50mph, will correct the course of the vehicle
automatically in the face of sidewind gusts,
whether that’s on a bridge or overtaking a
lorry. Adaptive ESP is also fitted as standard,
a feature that combines ABS, traction
control, electronic brake force distribution,
brake assist and hill start assist.
If that’s not enough, check out the driver
assistance package, which rolls in a host
of other features to take the stress out of
driving motorhomes on today’s busy roads.
Collision Prevention Assist can detect if
your motorhome is too close to another
vehicle, and helps with emergency braking
if needed. There’s also a lane departure
warning system, full beam assistant and
automatic headlights with light and rain
sensors.
Inside, all models have a flat floor from cab
backwards, meaning constant headroom
throughout and no trip hazards in the night,
while 142-litre fridges are standard and beds
come with multi-zone cold foam mattresses
and breathable mattress toppers.
Want to motorhome all year round?
Insulated services and tanks, heated
Mercedes has been synonymous with the HYMER brand almost from the start of motorhome production
Starring the ML-T
Uniting state-of-the-art drive technology and innovative lightweight construction
The 580 provides this wardrobe under the single beds, plus a full-length one
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This 580 smartly displays a pear wood furniture and Cremissimo faux leather combo, but another wood option is available, along with numerous other fabric choices
Two larder units in the ML-T 560 make organising kitchen essentials a breeze
A large side kitchen is enhanced by a neat flip-up worktop
Washrooms are spacious with separate showers in all but the 540 (with its swing-wall set-up)
ML-T 540 ML-T 560 ML-T 580 ML-T 620 ML-T 630
Four people can dine in the ML-T 560 thanks to the large table and swivel extensions
exterior lockers, winter vents in windows
and seating areas and warm air supply
under the cab seats has all been designed
in for winter sports enthusiasts.
Most models can be ordered on 3.5-tonne
chassis (although upgrades to 3,880kg and
4,200kg are available and the 620/630 are
4,200kg as standard) and the rear-wheel
drive gives an impressive two-tonne towing
capacity.
The options are numerous, including an
oven for the kitchen, or choose one of
the great-value packs, like the Comfort
Line Package that rolls in cruise control,
air-con, buttons on the steering wheel
and panoramic rooflight above the cab. Or
there’s the Power Package that supplies and
second and third battery for the habitation
area, an 1,800W inverter and extra sockets
(five mains, two 12V and two USB), ideal for
those who like to camp away from hook-up.
hymer.com
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Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this advert, however it is intended as a general guide only and must not be taken as binding. Highbridge Caravan Centre Ltd reserve the right to alter speci cations and prices detailed on this advert at anytime without prior notice.
Highbridge Caravan Centre Ltd, A38 Bristol Rd, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4EX
01278 764807 [email protected]
New Hymer Motorhomes Currently Available
last updated 29/04/16
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Since the first HYMER B-Class was
launched 35 years ago, some 58,000
motorhomers have bought one. And now
the latest incarnation is here.
As Bernhard Kibler, HYMER Managing
Director, said at the launch of this, the
tenth generation B-Class, “For us this is
a special day today as we present you the
new generation of our main product – our
favourite child – the B-Class. As the E-Class
is for Mercedes, the Golf for Volkswagen,
the B-Class is HYMER’s main series.”
Confusingly for us Brits, it is actually
an A-class coachbuilt. But, what isn’t
confusing is that this new B-Class has
taken two years to develop and features
new technologies and designs that make it
well worth the wait.
One of the key benchmarks for HYMER
was to ensure all the B-Class models
sit comfortably in the 3.5-tonne weight
category meaning they can all be driven on
standard car licences, have ample – and in
some cases huge – payloads and still retain
the high-end luxuries that define a top-end
A-class.
Such was the focus on weight that HYMER’s
engineers looked at every aspect of the
design and shaved off weight wherever
possible. For example, they have redesigned
the chrome cupboard handles (they’re now
hollow) and even the unseen cabinetry
joints (they’re dowel-free) to save a couple
of kilograms.
But it wasn’t just weight. The new B-Class
DynamicLine is instantly recognisable as
the latest – and most advanced – HYMER
motorhome. Particularly distinctive is
the new front with its unique full-LED
headlights, which have been designed
exclusively in conjunction with automotive
giant, Hella. These new headlights feature
LED daytime running lights as standard and
come with the option of full-LED headlights
including LED fog lights, which is a first for
a motorhome.
Other front-end changes to the B-Class
DynamicLine included a modified radiator
grille (the new Euro VI engines need more
air) and the front windscreen, which has
been enlarged.
Initially, there are two models available,
which range in length from sub-6m to
sub-7m. Two more models will be launched
within weeks. All sit on the Euro VI Fiat
Ducato on an AL-KO low-frame chassis with
independent suspension.
The iconic B-Class DynamicLine – HYMER’s best-selling range – has just arrived in HYMER dealerships and it is packed with some very exciting technology
The B-Class DynamicLine arrives!
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Classically understated, this is the tenth generation of HYMER’s iconic A-class motorhome
The rear kitchen B444 DL
The highlight of the initial two-model
range for many British buyers is an all-new
end-kitchen layout, not available in any other
HYMER and suited to British tastes.
This B444 DL (DynamicLine) is a two-berth
with a rear kitchen, washroom with separate
shower and a front lounge that features
a drop-down over-cab bed. The L-shaped
kitchen in this 5.99m model is huge and
will make even the most demanding chef
happy. While the front lounge has few
surprises, the drop-down bed does as it is
available as twin singles. This innovative
touch means you can have a large double
as normal or use two pull-out extensions to
create twin longitudinal singles that allow
undisturbed sleep, even if your partner
needs a night time visit to the loo or wants
to get up early to make a brew.
Unsurprisingly, while the twin-single drop-
down bed is an option, almost without
exception, all British HYMER dealers have
ordered their 444s with this included.
Thanks to the focus on weight saving, the
B444 DL has a huge payload – 630kg up to
almost a tonne on the heavier 3.85-tonne
optional chassis – and an equally huge
garage with internal loading dimensions
of 58cm wide by 122cm high, which is tall
enough for a bike or two. The garage also
has an impressive payload of 350kg, which
can be upgraded to 450kg.
British prices have yet to be confirmed, but
it starts at just shy of €78,000 in Europe.
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The big rear kitchen is king in the HYMER B444 DL, with plenty of workspace and a large 142-litre fridge
The elegant ‘Cool Glass’ washbasin made from pressed glass powder looks and feels like fine porcelain – just like a home bathroom
The drop-down bed in the cab is perfectly integrated into the living area and can be easily lowered electrically when required
The new B444 DL combines spacious kitchen, excellent lounge and comfy drop-down bed in a compact 5.99m-long motorhome
Four-berth B588 DL
Another model revealed at the launch was
the four-berth B588 DL – a 6.99m long and
2.22m wide A-class. This has twin fixed
single beds at the rear above the garage
and a drop-down above-cab double, which
is also available as the twin-single set-up
mentioned above.
This slightly heavier model (2,990kg) still
has an impressive 510kg payload on the
3.5-tonne chassis and has an even larger
99cm wide garage, which can carry up to
450kg and can be accessed from massive
exterior doors on either side of the
motorhome as well as from inside.
Again, UK prices have not yet been
confirmed but European prices for the B588
DL start at just shy of €83,000.
Across the range
While weight was clearly a major focus
for HYMER, it hasn’t ignored the comfort
and technology touches that make living
with an A-class so enjoyable. As already
mentioned, there are those, first-for-a-
motorhome, Hella headlights.
HYMER has also modified the radio and
entertainment system so that the radio
automatically switches its power source to
the habitation battery when the engine is
off and vice versa.
This new smart multimedia system
also allows the use of several medias
simultaneously. For example, it
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Whether dining, reading or chatting with friends, there is plenty of space for relaxation
The second new model, the B588 DL, provides a practical four-berth with fixed single beds, ideal for a family holiday or for a couple looking for spacious accommodation
The best possible comfort in every detail: wide entrance door, level living area floor, heated double floor, night lighting, pi-lot seats, large beds and much more
automatically detects the current usage
and activates the relevant loudspeakers
accordingly. That way one person can watch
the news on TV in the living area while their
partner listens to music in the bedroom.
Another notable touch available across all
the B-Class DynamicLine range is a service
camera. All models come with a rear-view
camera that acts as a third mirror via the
central dash screen and an additional
reversing camera but, as an optional extra,
you can have this new service camera
which allows the driver to see, via the dash
screen, when the waste service pipe is
positioned over a drain.
At the flick of a button the waste water
can then be emptied. It’s a neat touch
and this means you’ll never have to leave
the cab to empty your grey water and,
while the camera is optional, the electric
cab-controlled drain switch is standard.
Of course, as you’d expect from a high-end
HYMER, there are loads of other standard
fit touches like both water tanks being
insulated and heated, a new double floor
system that does all you expect but also
means the wheelarch doesn’t intrude into
the shower area and super-lightweight
furniture and fittings that appear not have
lost any of their quality or strength but have
led to significant overall weight savings.
HYMER has also developed its famous
PUAL body construction, which means all
models now come with a GRP lightweight
floor, GRP roof coating and the improved
body shell.
Safety has always been a HYMER hallmark
and this continues with the new B-Class
DynamicLine. Twin airbags, ESP including
Traction+, electrically adjustable heated
wing mirrors and LED daytime running
lights are all standard, as are large double
garage doors, a comfort sleeping system
with cup slatted frame and multi-zone cold
foam mattress and Aguti pilot seats.
Other standard features include an LED
awning light (all interior lights are LED
also) with rain shield, concertina fabric cab
blinds, soft-close and servo soft-close (in the
kitchen) cupboards and drawers, a large 80 x
50cm panoramic rooflight with LED lighting
in living area and a Truma blown-air heater
in rear bedroom (Alde adjustable hot water
heater is also available in rear bedroom).
Options that are worth considering are the
aforementioned single drop-down beds, the
LED headlights and service camera and a
new sliding shelf for gas bottles.
In some models you can opt for a fifth seat
and all are available with three packs: the
Design, which gives you HYMER’s exclusive
alloy wheels and high-gloss radiator grille
with chrome trim strips; the Power pack,
which gives a second and third battery,
inverter and additional sockets; the Alde
Arctic pack, which provides an enhanced
hot water heating system; and the Comfort
pack, with special springs for the front axle,
automatic cab air-con (with pollen filter),
cruise control, driver’s door with electric
window and a habitation door with window
and flyscreen.
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The specially developed AL-KO lightweight frame with independent suspension forms the perfect base No intrusive wheel arches in this washroom
With an optional service camera underneath, the driver can manoeuvre the waste water outlet over the drain without having to leave the vehicle
The enormous garage with a loading capacity of 350kg (optional 450kg) can be very easily loaded from either side via the two full-height doors
Beds are all equipped with the HYMER comfort sleeping system with sprung mattress and mul-ti-zone cold foam mattresses
The new name for
in central England
Heart of England
Watling Street A5, Weedon, Northants, NN7 4QQ.Tel: 01327 342000www.heartofenglandmotorhomes.co.uk
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Full Dealership FacilitiesFor Sales, Servicing, Warranty, Repairs and MOT
Outstanding Aftersales and Customer care guaranteedPractical Motorhome Owners Satisfaction Awards most decorated dealer.
Since the Practical Motorhome Owners Satisfaction awards started in 2002, one dealer has won more awards than any other including the
First ever “Platinum Award”.That dealer is Heart of England Motorhomes.Heart of England are proud to be the
UK’s Newest Hymer Dealer.Visit our centrally located dealership, just minutes from junction 16 of the M1 and within easy reachof all major cities in the midlands.
Practical Motorhome Owner Satisfaction awards,Best Supplying Dealerand the first ever“Platinum Award”for consistent excellence since the awards started back in 2002.
In 1923, Alfons Hymer started a craft
business, working as a wheelwright and
coachbuilder. Around 30 years later, a
young engineer, Erwin Hymer, followed
his parents’ calling and began working
in his father’s repair shop in the southern
German town of Bad Waldsee in 1956.
Just one year later, he developed the
first caravan – the original ‘Troll’ – in
collaboration with engineer Erich Bachem.
And thus began a new era!
It wasn’t until 1972 that the first HYMER
motorhome made it onto the production
line as a series. In the last 42 years, the
HYMER name has become synonymous
with high quality motorhomes, with 2014
making the production of the 150,000th
HYMER motorhome.
Hymer’s impressive motorhome history has played a big part in making it what it is today
HYMER: motorhome pioneer
1957 Erich Bachem (‘ERIBA’) and Erwin Hymer build the original “Troll”, the first caravan
1961 The first hand-built HYMER motorhome, the Caravano, makes its debut
1971 The first Hymermobil is built and presented at the Caravan Salon
1976 The Hymermobil 521 with pull-down double bed in the cab becomes a best seller
1978 The innovative PUAL body shell is developed and proves its stability
1981 The HYMER B-Class is introduced and develops over the following years into Europe’s most popular motorhome
1986 HYMER becomes the first manufacturer to grant a six-year water ingress warranty on its motorhomes
1995 HYMER presents the new S-Class and becomes the first company in the industry to be certified according to ISO 9001 on the strength of its high product quality
2004 In October, the 100,000th HYMER motorhome rolls off the production line in Bad Waldsee
2007 HYMER’s 50th anniversary is honoured with an anniversary edition of the B-Class SL in gold
2011 Opening of the Erwin Hymer Museum opposite the company headquarters in Bad Waldsee
2012 Lightweight design from Bad Waldsee – HYMER puts its stamp on the 3-tonne class and sets new standards within the industry
2014 Europe’s leading manufacturer produces the 150,000th HYMER motorhome
2015 A new milestone: the HYMER ML-I – an integrated motorhome on a Mercedes-Benz chassis weighing less than 3.5 tonnes
2016 The HYMER Van, returns to lead the charge of the compact coachbuilt motorhome. The new B-Class DynamicLine announce the next generation of lightweight integrated motorhomes
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With a length of only 5.65 m, the HYMER Van S 500 provides living comfort and storage space like the big models. The semi-integrated model convinces with the typical Mercedes-Benz features: a powerful engine, state of the art safety features and unique handling thanks to its compact dimensions. The same goes, incidentally, for the Van S 520, which even stretches to comfy single beds despite a length of just 6.36 m. For a holiday full of flexibility! More information available from your HYMER dealer or at www.hymer.com
Small: with star.5.65 m
Here’s where to buy a HYMER motorhome and why, straight from the people who sell them
Meet the dealers
Donaghey MotorhomesDrumnahoe, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland00353 7491 292 35donagheymotorhomes.ie
Becks MotorhomesMartham Road, Rollsby, Great Yarmouth NR29 5DR01493 740274becksmotorhomes.com
“Motorhomers choose a HYMER because of quality, great value and probably the best residual values in the market but, from a personal point of view, my wife and I love the T-SL 554 best. This corner bed low-line scores
10/10 for us”John Maitland
Heart of England MotorhomesWatling Street (A5) Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4QQ01327 342000heartofengland motorhomes.co.uk
“HYMER is an aspirational brand, with unrivalled build quality, which we feel lines up with our enviable reputation for service. The choice of layouts and options means that anyone buying a HYMER will get exactly what they
want”Gary Rowlands
Kimberley CaravansBurtree Gate, Darlington, County Durham DL2 2XZ01325 383333kimberleycaravans.co.uk
“Superior build quality makes a HYMER great, but I really love the Mercedes-based S520 – not too big, but with that quality we expect
from a HYMER”Chris Lowe
Premier Motorhomes & LeisurePremier Business Park, Main Road, Birdham, Chichester PO20 7BU01243 511189premiermotorhomes ltd.com
“For me, technical build quality is the most important part of any motorhome and something that many manufacturers pay far too little attention to. The PUAL construction is both clever and very strong and virtually eliminates the possibility of water ingress, which plagues
so many brands”Darren Brown
Lowdham LeisureworldLowdham Rd (A 6097), Nottingham NG14 7ES0115 966 3838lowdhams.com
“We have been dealers with HYMER for 16 years and it has a proven track record for being great. A customer should buy a HYMER for its quality and reliability, also for the many unique layouts, but I would go for the new BDL 444 because I want the highest quality in an A-class vehicle which is no bigger than most van conversions but feels like its twice the size
when you step in”Steve Sharpe
TravelworldHalesfield 14, Telford Shropshire TF7 4QR0844 880 4938motorhomes.co.uk
“HYMER truly are an aspirational product and a household name in the UK and the continent. This comes from decades of building the right products to the best quality and design. I love that HYMER products can be so technical and luxurious but at the same time subtle and
understated – no gimmicks”Ross Edwards
Knowepark CaravansHardie Road, Deans, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 8BA 01506 411827kpcm.co.uk
Lowdham Outdoor LeisureworldCrosland Hill, Huddersfield HD4 5NU01484 642613lowdhams.com
Highbridge Caravan CentreA38 Bristol Road, Somerset, TA9 4EX01278 782725highbridge caravans.co.uk
“If you asked a Mercedes or BMW dealer why they sell those cars, it would be because they are the best names in the car industry. We feel HYMER is the best name in motorhomes. When we were chosen as a dealer for the southwest, we jumped at the chance and haven’t looked back since. Personally, I would buy any 588 A-class. My two children would sleep on the single beds at the back, with bikes, scooters and surfboards in the garage below. Then, my wife and I would use the A-class double bed, but, if I snored too loudly I would likely end up in the
safari room outside!”Phil Davies
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Take your pick from a massive range of motorhomes to suit any need
HYMER choice
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Low-profile motorhomes
A-class motorhomes
Van (2 models)
Price from £43,750 – £46,470Base vehicle Fiat DucatoLength 5.45m – 5.99mWidth 2.22mWeight 3,500kgBerths 2Layouts Fixed singles or transverse double
Van S (2 models)
Price from £47,260 – £49,640Base vehicle Mercedes SprinterLength 5.65m – 6.36mWidth 2.22mWeight 3,500kgBerths 2Layouts Fixed singles or transverse double
Exsis-t (6 models)
Price from £46,520 – £51,820Base vehicle Fiat DucatoLength 5.95m – 7.15mWidth 2.12mWeight 3,500kgBerths 2Layouts Fixed beds: Singles, transverse double, island
T-Class CL (7 models)
Price from £51,280 – £54,080Base vehicle Fiat DucatoLength 6.99m – 7.49mWidth 2.25mWeight 3,500kgBerths 2Layouts Fixed beds: Island, fixed singles, transverse double, French
T-Class SL (6 models)
Price from £53,950 – £57,650Base vehicle Fiat DucatoLength 6.79m – 7.79mWidth 2.25mWeight 3,500kg – 4,500kgBerths 2Layouts Fixed beds: French, fixed singles, island
ML-T (5 models)
Price from £50,430 – £56,790Base vehicle Mercedes SprinterLength 6.36m – 7.79mWidth 2.12mWeight 3,500kg – 4,200kgBerths 2 Layouts Fixed beds: single, transverse double and island
Exsis-i (11 models)
Price from £54,730 – £60,380Base vehicle Fiat DucatoLength 5.99m – 7.20mWidth 2.12mWeight 3,500kgBerths 4/5Layouts Fixed beds: Singles, transverse double/single, island, bunks
B-Class (2 models)
Price from £73,410Base vehicle Fiat DucatoLength 7.50mWidth 2.25mWeight 3,500kgBerths 4Layouts Island or fixed single beds
B-Class Premium Line (9 models)
Price from £70,300 – £77,930Base vehicle Fiat DucatoLength 6.55m – 7.79mWidth 2.25mWeight 3,500kg – 4,500kgBerths 3-4Layouts Fixed single beds, transverse double or island
B-Class Dynamic Line (4 models)
Price from tbcBase vehicle Fiat DucatoLength 5.99m – 7.49mWidth 2.22mWeight 3,500kgBerths 2-4Layouts End kitchen, fixed singles
B-Class SL (4 models)
Price from £95,300 – £99,200 Base vehicle Fiat DucatoLength 8.53m/8.96mWidth 2.25mWeight 5,000kgBerths 4Layouts Island or fixed single beds
DuoMobil (1 model)
Price from £91,410Base vehicle Fiat DucatoLength 7.79mWidth 2.25mWeight 4,500kgBerths 2Layout Rear lounge
ML-I (5 models)
Price from £59,960 – £67,750Base vehicle Mercedes SprinterLength 6.39m – 7.80mWidth 2.12mWeight 3,500kg – 4,200kgBerths 4Layouts Fixed single beds, transverse double or island
StarLine S (2 models)
Price from £89,350Base vehicle Mercedes SprinterLength 7.97mWidth 2.25mWeight 5,300kgBerths 4Layouts Island or fixed single bed
HYMERCAR (8 models)
Price from £38,490
- £40,990
Base vehicle
Fiat Ducato
Length 4.96-6.36m
Width 2.05/2.08m
Weight 3,000-
3,500kg
Berths 2-4
Layouts Various
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The new generation of the Hymermobil B-Class DynamicLine:
The very best in comfort with an especially light weight – the new B-Class DynamicLine was developed to meet this demand. The result: a new Hymermobil generation, which in running order weighs well under 3.5 tons. With a new furniture concept and new, distinctive design, which as well as having new LED headlights is impressive in many other ways. Find out why from the makers: www.hymer.com/TheMakers
A hard act to follow.
To see how to build a vehicle that is particularly light and yet extremely comfortable, take a look here: www.hymer.com/TheMakers
The makers and their stories: The makers and their stories: The makers and their stories: