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Quote: Originally posted by NikkiT on 23/9/2011

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...It's good to hear positive comments about the build quality, because when we viewed different makes/ models some of the alteas felt a bit more basic.

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NikkiT, have you seen the 2008 (I think) Adria on ebay. Its in Gloucester, looks really nice. They want £9500 on a buy it now, it was previously listed at starting bids of 8k two weeks before they relisted it. Looks a good van to me with a mover, full awning etc.

Have you been to Pearman Briggs, they're Adria dealers and very helpful (especially Martyn). You could have a microwave fitted I expect but tbh it would be easier and cheaper to buy one and use it in the awning. I couldnt see the appeal of a microwave until we got a van with one it. Now we wouldnt be without one.

Know what you mean about budget. We started at 7k, then bought a van for 10k, just sold it (didnt loose any money) and new van costing 11.5k

Hi Nikki, we've just (tonight) sold the Bailey. Its a great van but we were a bit green and bought a layout that dosent work for us. We store ours on the drive but did ring a few places to ask about storage prices. Theres a place at Upleadon that is £480 a year (in a covered heated barn apparently!) and the caravan site on the A38 at Twigworth. They want £10 a week. Lastly a friend stores hers between Hardwicke and Elmore (on a farm) that was the cheapest quote at £25 a month.

I was surprised to see the Adria went back on for more money.

Our new (to us) caravan is coming from Highbridge, they've been great so far.

We saw a 2010 Adria with bunks, side dinette and big washroom at Swindon Caravans a couple of weeks ago for 10k, was immaculate. Dont know if its still for sale. Pearman Briggs are definetly worth a visit, they have a new 2011 Adria Altea reduced and a couple of second hand ones too.

If you wanted to buy new then I think the new Bailey Orion has one layout with 3 bunks from memory.....although they are very light they aren't everyones favourite but do have a 10 year ingress warranty.

Quote: Originally posted by NikkiT on 23/9/2011

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...How do you find your Bailey, there are a few of those on ebay so feedback from an owner is always good.

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