by Holly Tribe
Slovenian based caravan manufacturer Adria have joined the big British hitters Swift Caravans and Coachman Caravans in launching their 2011 season upgrades. To celebrate their 45th year in the industry, Adria have come up with refreshing new designs for their popular range of lightweight Altea tourers.
The four model series has had a total interior design revamp; darker wood is introduced on the cabinets and furniture, contrasted by gleaming white worktops and stylish new graphics adorn the exterior. A removable wheel arch cover insert with an awning skirt profile comes as a cost option, and there’s a new fixed bed layout introduced to the line-up.
Adria have implemented new tougher polyester wall technology which is hard wearing and very durable. The high-gloss plastic finish is championed for being more resistant to dents and scratches than aluminium bodyshells favoured by British manufacturers Bailey Caravans.
Front washrooms for weight distribution
The two six berth family friendly layouts, the Altea 542DK and 542DT, remain unchanged, while the Altea 432PX returns for 2011 as a marvellous small fixed bed, four berther. The lions’ share of the weight is held at the nose end where the farside washroom is positioned – this clever weight distribution allows these ‘vans to be towed by smaller cars. The compromise comes with the lack of a front window, but with prices starting at under £11,450 it should still be a very appealing choice for budget conscious caravanners on the search for a family sized tourer.
The 2010 Altea 390 DS housed a twin dinette, 4 berth layout which was cramped with a mini washroom. The layout has been improved for 2011 with a new transverse rear dinette which runs the width of the caravan and the washroom has is now opposite the kitchen on the farside.
Floorplans
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Adria Altea 390 DS
- MiRO 938kg
- Price £10,940
- Length 5.81m
- 4 Berth
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Adria Altea 432 PX
- MiRO TBC
- Price £11,450
- Length 6.28m
- 4 Berth
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Adria Altea 542DK
- MiRO 1085kg
- Price £11,950
- Length 7.23m
- 6 Berth
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Adria Altea 542 DT
- MiRO 1070
- Price £11,950
- Length 7.23m
- 6 Berth
Cost options include the wheel insert cover for £100 and carpets priced at £200.
