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We have seen a Adria Optima 400B that we like the look of. We are looking for a budget lightweight van & this would suit the 2 of us with the occasional addition of our grand daughter.

Can anyone give us any info on this particular van, any feedback - positive or negative will be gratefully appreciated.

Many thanks

   I have an Adria 400b 1990 model .

    Very lightweight to tow and move.

Although i have had caravan since last november,have only used it for 3 weekend horse shows,So i have not had the chance to find out if everything works ok on electric hookup.

My advise make sure everything works in the caravan before you buy.

We had a problem with the pump......... bought a new one still not working yet.

 I have a shower in mine .....but no water heater (how daft is that )

 Only one internal 240 socket no 12v sockets.

  But all in all plenty of room inside ,i take the big table out (used for the double bed)

out in day and put it in the awning, and use a small fold up table. 6 adults sat in it on the weekend ,and still room for more lol.

 Grill is useless for toast,but 4 ring hob is ok ,no oven.

 Plenty of room in the double bed,and the top bunk will hold the weight of an adult,(although we put all our junk on it ,if only 3 staying in van)

 The flooring is lino ,great on mucky weekends away,put a mat by the door can be a bit slippery.

All in all it's a great little van.I paid £1000 for mine with a full awning,microwave ,kettle,hookup leads both uk and continental , alko hitch, wheel levelers, hitchlock, and all the cutlery,dishes,glasses for 6 people ,plus pots and pans,oh and the step.

Watch the front locker,they do crack easy,caught ours on the edge of the spring on the lorry,on a tight turn. but you should be ok with a car ,was ok with my 4x4 towing it.

 If do buy the adria Happy camping .Oh forgot to say it was  as dry a bone inside

but check it out first. Anything else you would like to know just ask but i am no expert . mysty g

Hi Angela

We have an Adria Tourer 1986/87 model, which be bought on Ebay last year. She a great wee van, we do get some odd looks from people when we pitch next to the big modern caravans  as she's not the bonniest looking !

She's dry has a small 2 burner cooker, no shower, but don't need that anyway. I have 2 kids a teenager and an 11yrs old, it's a bit of a tight squeeze, however we stick the awning up put the table and chairs and it's great.

So best of luck and enjoy.

Angela