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Looks a brilliant van, the answer is 42

Mr Ulti-Mate

Didn't you do well, bit older than stated but lovely nick and I doubt there are any damp problems to worry about, just check those grab handles are tight and the screws still sealed 

Most of these were imported by AdriaGB which is now Anglo European Caravans Jenny there should be able to help with information and some spares for these vans, the handbook such as it was at least contains the weights which are relatively light by UK standards.

The firm is in two parts, the servicing half is carried out by Nathan of 'Ilkeston Caravan Centre' 07739 562966, he's mobile as well as currently sharing AE's workshop . You also have another choice in Simon at 'Independent Caravan Services' that covers your area on 07901 820528.

As for the exact age, That big gas locker makes me think it's very late 80's rather than 90 or 91, at least the 'Forma' model had a flatter front by then. Looking at the two though yours is in better nick so I wouldn't worry about it although Jenny should be able to date it from the number stamped on the 'A' frame.

sorry to disagree with Gary but it is the age stated!! going by the decals and interior.

best to check out on the vin plate as this will have the year on it.

only advise i would give is to keep an eye on the front end seals, esp the awning channels.  this is the main place that adrias fail, also watch out for the front box, as it only plastic, if the hinges get a bit siezed the plastic cracks but also as the front box sticks a fair way out from the van when towing its easy to catch this with a hard lock on the steering

Looks in nice condition. Enjoy your caravanning!

Robin

Quote: Originally posted by tentmad on 03/10/2006

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sorry to disagree with Gary but it is the age stated!! going by the decals and interior.

best to check out on the vin plate as this will have the year on it.

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we had one of those for our  starter van,we had so much fun we went and bought a brand new adria and haven't looked back since great van's and never any trouble

shaz

Quote: Originally posted by Slartibartfast on 02/10/2006

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Thanks for the link Gary. I'm less than an hour from Ilkeston so maybe it would be an idea to book it in there for a service and pick their brains at the same time.

Just out of interest what would be your best guess as to the actual year?

Mr Ulti-mate, thanks for the vote of confidence!

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Hi Ian

What a great van, we have an Altea 432 and love it. Just one thought if you live around Ilkeston you may want to have a look at Selston caravans, we bought ours from there and they are the uks leading Adria dealer. They have been sellng Adrias for years even importing them themsleves when the old Adria GB went bust. They may have a load of spares left so they could be worth a look.

Jon

Quote: Originally posted by jonbob71 on 03/10/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by Slartibartfast on 02/10/2006

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Thanks for the link Gary. I'm less than an hour from Ilkeston so maybe it would be an idea to book it in there for a service and pick their brains at the same time.

Just out of interest what would be your best guess as to the actual year?

Mr Ulti-mate, thanks for the vote of confidence!

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Hi Ian

What a great van, we have an Altea 432 and love it. Just one thought if you live around Ilkeston you may want to have a look at Selston caravans, we bought ours from there and they are the uks leading Adria dealer. They have been sellng Adrias for years even importing them themsleves when the old Adria GB went bust. They may have a load of spares left so they could be worth a look.

Jon

 

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We have an adria ...bought new in may this year also from Selston Caravans..the help they gave us was brilliant...we are very pleased withour van after camping for 4 years.

need any advice or help...then paul usually knows the answers.

good look

keren.