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We'v got the Atea 542dt we love it its prefect layout for us seems really sturdy & well made & has really good storage.. But we've got probs at the mo with no handbrake & the dealers aren't being overally helpful, possibly cos wer'e 120 miles away!

So my advice is definatly get one but buy locally to you!

We have an Adria 432px which is a 2007 model, we had problems with the taps after it was serviced last year, but I think it was something the dealer did and they soon corrected it. 

 Friends of ours told us to be careful with it when we brought it because "Adrias aren't well made"  but even with our kids slamming locker doors etc it has stayed in tacked. It also came with alot of exras like a spare wheel, ground sheet etc.

 I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another Adria if I had the money.

We have the Altea 542DT which we think is great, good layout for us and a decent sized bathroom and shower.  Build quality seems pretty good so far but only used it 4 times so not had a great deal of use yet.  When deciding between this and the Bailey Ranger this swung it as wider bunks, more headroom and a wider van so more useable living space.  Also lots of storage, which is a bonus.

Had a problem with the kitchen sink leaking when we first had it but that was sorted by the dealer and been fine since.  Water pump noisy but think just needs a bit of adjustment.

Also has full UK spec i.e door on usual side, all electrics and gas as other vans except for a single 13 pin electric to connect to the car.

Hope that helps.

Quote: Originally posted by gogger on 12/7/2009

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... have come across problems with the van have a door on the other side of the van ...

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