By Emma Dodd
Back in 2011 our anonymous reviewer got their hands on a second-hand Hymer 530FB dating from 2006. This made the well-built vehicle great value for money in their eyes. Today, it’s the subject of our CaravanTimes Classic Gold throwback.
The reviewer’s initial thoughts expressed the overall feeling that the caravan was comfortable and great attention to detail had been paid to the fittings. Most importantly, the fixed bed boasted a good quality mattress offering a sound night’s sleep.
It’s not just after dark where comfort was found either, with the seats coming up trumps too. The reviewer noted the backs of the seats came up higher than in their previous van, giving more support and therefore a better experience.
The positives kept rolling too. “It is probably the detailed finish in this van that makes it special for us. Power points everywhere, excellent lighting in all parts of the van, well thought out storage and well organised space. It’s great; we are very pleased with it,” they enthused.
Just one element of the Hymer 530FB stopped the reviewer from giving the caravan five stars out of five for space and practicality – the bathroom. It came up a little on the small side, but they got round that by pitching up mainly at sites with facilities they could use instead.
Are you a fan of the Hymer 530FB? Did you get one when they were first released or secondhand like our reviewer? Get in touch to let us know your thoughts on this Classic Gold caravan.
