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We also have a Altea 542 UK 2008 model purchased from Campbells last October. It is a wonderful van. When we have seen a caravan dealer on our travels we have had a look to compare what we have and what we paid £8K (new) and what is available at present, and nothing comes close.

We towed to Brighton over the summer without as much as a twitch or wobble. However my wife does like the newer models also, but we wont be changing it for some time yet.  The kids also love it for having their own little area. With the large Awning on the available space is massive.

As for camparing to known brands may be the Altea is bit like Ikea on wheels and who needs and oven or grill, when you have a BBQ and a George Forman Grill.  We feel teh build quality and space is more admirable in our Adria than any other well known make(s).

Would have another one anyday monies permitting.

Chris W

Quote: Originally posted by wohnw on 04/10/2009

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In general are people happy with their Adria's? Versus say a more known brand such as the Bailey?

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Hi

we have had an Adria 542UK since Mar 2006 and are still delighted with it.  We love the space, the solid build and the width of the beds.  We think they are great value for money.

Hope you get what you want

Sue

Hi all

We are now the proud owners of an Adria Altea 542UK - thanks to wizzo and this forum!

We are really pleased with the whole layout, family friendly design, size of the fixed bunks and cannot wait to try it out in half term!

Thanks for all your comments on the Adria brand, they were all positive.

We have the Adria Altea 542 UK and would not be without its now. Its just turned one yr old and still looks like new and smells like new, even after all the outings this year. Just getting it ready for its next outing to the wirral CC site for Bonfire night weekend and then a few days over new year.

Have looked at the 542DT with the triple bunks, and think it looks smart. But like the 542 Uk better.

Here to next yr enjoy.

Hi,

We've had a 2009 542dt since January - our first ever van - and been away 5 times so far this year.  The van is really good, well built and stands up well to the rigours of three lads and us two.

We've towed it to France and Germany through terrible storms and crosswinds and it was as steady as a rock.  A real relief as I was quite concerned about towing a van.  We've got the alko stabiliser, I don't know what it is like without one though.

We like the light interior, the larger corner bathroom and the clean lines on the outside.  I'm sure it is down to your own preferences, but we like it.

We went to the show at the NEC this year and compared Adrias to all the UK manufacturers and was able to find little fault with the adrias and lots of niggles with some of the UK makers.  We've been impressed with build quality and stability and would recommend them as good value vans.  Not as plush as some.

I hope you're as happy with yours.