by Holly Tribe
Adria Caravans are of Slovenian provenance and offer some unique design sensibilities that set them apart from British tourers. And having sold well in Europe for over forty years, the company is beginning to make in-roads in the British market.
Battling for market space between the swathes of Bailey and Swift tourers, the models from Adria’s four ranges are becoming an increasingly common site in caravan parks up and down the country.
Commended for their superior build quality, these vans have started to become fashionable even with British customers looking for something different. Built to UK specifications, the kit list includes a battery box and built in charger and new models feature doors on the UK side, rather than the Continental left.
So, what’s different?
Built using a technology more commonly seen in the motor industry, each bonded roof is fixed to the bodyshell at the front and rear without the use of any screws. This bonded construction system runs the length of the roof making it watertight, helping to protect against the threat of water ingress.
The four Adria ranges each offer something a bit different. In the sleeping department, the berths are often longer and wider than UK vans and there are various innovative layouts not often seen in domestic models. Take the Adria Altea 432 PX (pictured right) with its mirror-image double bed layout; there’s a fixed double in the nose end, and a rear dinette which converts into another smaller double bed.
The distinctive Adria Action (main picture) is a fun…
