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andyfisher

27/8/2012 at 10:43pm
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Outfit: Adria altea 542 dt Freelander 2

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Hi. Been persuaded by OH to look to getting a caravan after using a tent for 5 years. Looking into this our car will safely pull (based on camping club info) a caravan of 1350kg max laden weight. Its a 2009 vectra estate 1.9 diesel with max towing of 1500kg and kerbweight of 1585kg. Many 5 birth caravans are in excess of its ability. We are looking to use a caravan for quite a few years of holidays, particularly the easierness of touring in Europe compared with large tent. We like the adria 542 layout. Its great as it has the 3 fixed bunks for kids and when the double bed made up, there would still be a small table to use. And this is 1300kg! The other layout seen so far is the sprite musketeer with 3 bunks, but this wouldn't have the table free. Does anyone have other suggestions to save me hours on the net or any comments on adria caravan models. What other makes are lightweight? As a child we always had swift, but seem to be too heavy. thanks.

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murano

28/8/2012 at 8:00am
Location: whitstable kent
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I don't know how many pennies you have to spend, have you looked at a lunar zenith five 1240kg mass or a bailey ranger 500/5 1271kg mass both are lightweight van for what you get inside.
The above are both 2006 van weights, so if you want newer or older they will vary somewhat.
These are just five berths with the bunks/beds at the back if you want fixed permanent bunks, then vans will be heavier, as with a lot of caravans sometimes it's all compromise.

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clever

28/8/2012 at 9:21am
Location: Derbyshire
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We have a 2008 Bailey Ranger 540 6. It has the triple bunks and the side dinette making it a 6 birth.

This has a MTPLM of 1300 Kg

beecherk

28/8/2012 at 7:27pm
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i have a adria 542 and i am using a insignia to tow it which it handles exellently i recently took it to france with the grand kids and it was exellent.

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Aceselect

29/8/2012 at 11:22am
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The five and six berth Adria vans are very lightweight compared to some of the UK brands. A friend of mine has an Adria and swears by them, they do seem very well made. Happy hunting and don't rush into anything, make sure that the van suits most of your needs before parting with cash.

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momac

29/8/2012 at 11:40am
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We toured with a Bailey Ranger 500/5 using a vectra.

Have to say they were a perfect match.

Alphonso De Lard

29/8/2012 at 1:23pm
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Ditto. But with a 2.0 TDCi Focus C-Max.

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Velvet Kitten

29/8/2012 at 3:47pm
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We have a Bailey Beachcomber which is 5 berth and we tow it with my Vectra which is 1.9 CDTI and we have no issues.

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andyfisher

29/8/2012 at 7:32pm
Location: Yorkshire
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Thanks for all replies. I can't believe how many caravans there are to look at. Been looking at loads on net Need to visit some now. In one way I'm glad I have the weight and birth restrictions to narrow it down. Still quite like the adria ones.

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29/8/2012 at 7:58pm
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ADL, You've got a caravan!! When did that happen and are you pleased with it? We've also got the 500/5 and love the layout. We've had a few extras fitted to up the spec to suit our needs (rear dinette power socket, door flyscreen and an external power point).

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andyfisher

29/8/2012 at 9:32pm
Location: Yorkshire
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Yes, that crossed my mind as seen adl on the tenting forum a lot!

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29/8/2012 at 10:14pm
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my fleetwood countryside is 1240 kg is a 5 berth and is for sale lol

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navver

29/8/2012 at 11:10pm
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If you want new, the Bailey Orion would do you. It's Alutech construction so should last. The 450 -5 1287kg or 460 - 5 1345kg would do.

If you can stretch to 1380kg, the 530 -6 would do. 6 berth fixed bed. Sheer heaven.

http://www.bailey-caravans.co.uk/product-range/new-caravans/alu-tech-construction/orion/layouts/

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