Why was our Hymer 544 Motorhome called Ziggy?
Several reasons all based around Germany:-
Hymers are made in Germany
Krys, my wife, was born in Germany
We will be spending a significant amount of time in Germany
We will be leading a nomadic or gypsy lifestyle whilst in Germany and the German word for gypsy is Zigeuner – hence “Ziggy” – we have Phil and Kay Davies from Wales to thank for the name
Ziggy with the silver screen on in summer to keep the sun out
Ziggy in winter – thank heavens the Hymer “A” class Motorhomes are fully winterised
Our Hymer 544 has the following configuration:-
| Engine | Fiat Ducato turbot diesel |
| Gearbox | 5 speed manual |
| Berths | 5 |
| Permanently made up berths | 1 x double |
| Length | 6.58 metres |
| Power Steering | Yes |
| ABS brakes | Yes |
| Elec Windows | Drivers side |
| Awning | Yes |
| LED Internal Lights | Yes |
| External BBQ point | Yes |
| Bike Rack | Yes x 2 |
| Gas Low System | 2 x 11kg |
| Solar Panels | 2 x 85 Watt |
| Leisure Batteries | 2 x 110 AH |
| Driving side | LHD |
| Reversing Camera | Yes |
| Insect Screens | Yes |
| Alarms | Cat 1 |
| Imobiliser | Yes |
| Extra Locks | Yes – 2 doors |
| Fridge/Freezer | 2 door |
| TV | LED |
| Sat TV Seeker | Yes |
| Inverter | Yes |
| Habitation area blown heating | Yes |
| Separate shower & toilet | Yes |
| Thermal screen blanket | Yes |
| Black out Blinds | Yes |
| 3 burner gas hob with auto ignition | Yes |