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We are new to Motorhomes. So new we don't own one yet.
Had a look at the Adria Coral 650 SP today Year 2009.
Can anyone tell us if they have one and how they find the van in use.
It's a lot of money for a year 2009 against other UK made vans.
New as in no mileage yet. But we liked the layout and the fact that it seemed to be fairly well insulated for winter use and looked more robust than the Chausson Welcome we looked at.
Can anyone tell me if it has blown air to the bath room area as I can't remember now and would have to travel quite a way to have another look.
Also compared to the Chausson it seems to have a less wide wheelbase and I'd like to know how this feels.
We are wondering why it has not sold.
Hope to generate some interest to get a feel for this Van type.
This is our retirement van and we love it!
Yes it does have blown air to the bathroom.
Any other questions pm uncle Norman as he is on the forum more than I am.
Buy and enjoy?
Sandra
Also compared to the Chausson it seems to have a less wide wheelbase and I'd like to know how this feels.
Hi Jackie
Firstly, welcome to the forum
I don't think it does have a different wheelbase. I presume the Welcome was built on a Fiat chassis? In which case, it will be identical, built on the Fiat Camping chassis. Maybe the bodywork is a little wider, making it look a narrower wheelbase?
Norman and Sandra's Coral is practically an identical layout to ours, but there's no doubt it 'feels' different inside, and it has extras we don't. Storage is a little bigger, I think, and it has electric water heating / blown air heating, whereas ours is just gas.
Have you asked why it hasn't been sold yet? There's no doubt the Euro exchange rate has changed in recent times, which would make it more expensive than it used to be.
Hi
Thanks Sandra for filing me with hope! Not seen much news or info on Adria Vans. We too are looking to retire a lot into this van. Coming away from years of caravanning.
If I've reached uncleNorman Hi too.
The dealer is asking Ģ44,995 for a 2009 seemed really high compared to the Ģ39.999.95 he was asking for a 2010 Welcome 76. Which we test drove. I'm hoping that a 2009 drives the same. Both 2.3 130 TDi Fiats
He is now going to add in some extras
Can you tell me.
For that money the spec sheets from an Adria site say Air con and Cruise are standard. This dealer says that the van has neither as it stands.
Do you have Air Con and do you need it.
We re not too bothered about Cruise Control, or should we now be. Had it for years on the car and used as a toy to start and neither of us have used it since.
How do you get on with the bathroom?! Sorry bit taboo my husband thinks it will be a nightmare loo experience! were both quite slim and lack leg length so I feel its okay but he fell in love with the Welcome 76 bathroom!
I may have to take out the swivel driver seat due to my lack of leg length. Had to prop cushions behind me on the test drive!
Do you think this will compromise the dining area and seating too much?
Winter use. Seems pretty well insulated under neath (waste) Do you use yours winter round?
I gather blown air is off electric as well as gas, the lady with the welcome mentioned this in the forum. Can you confirm?
I better stop now. Look forward to hearing about your experiences and if you think we should blow the cash and go for it as a first time Motorhome
Hi Jackie, we have a 2005 model. I know it's not the same as the more up to date editions, but for quality of build we think we have a bargin. We have the old fashioned 2.8jtd version of engine and welcome the extra power over the standard 2.3 (sounds as if I know what I'm talking about ).
For us the layout is perfect, but that is such a personal thing. Don't be too quick to change the swivel seat as you will compromise the dining/sitting facilites.
The big compromise with the 650SP is the size of the bathroom (or lack of size) we use campsites mostly so do not use the shower. If you are small then the loo and wash basin should do at a pinch. It is certainly the feature which has not been thought through thoroughly.
We have an inkling to update our Adria. However, we are very reluctant to move to another make and to be honest we have not seen anything we like better regarding layout/quality of build/affordable.
We use ours all year round - including use in Scotland - we find we often have to turn the heating off as it gets too warm even for me! Being the older model we only have gas blown air heating (including in the bathroom - lovely and warm).
Only you can decide if it is right for you - sometimes a difficult decision and you will only know once you have bought it!!!
All the best whatever you decide to do.
Sue
______________________________________________________________ Sue
Jacksatlast... a warm welcome to MHF from me. May your stay with us be a long and happy one.
AuntieSandra and I did a lot of homework before we bought the Coral 650, on a 2007 X2/50 chassis. As Sandra said earlier, we love it. It works extremely well for us.
We went to the NEC in October 07 to look at anything and everything that ticked the right boxes. Any motorhome with parallel seats up front was a no-no, as was any MH with the highlevel grill or oven. After a whole afternoon, 5 hours, of to-ing and fro-ing, we put a deposit down on the SHOW Coral, as seen in my avatar.
The euro-lounge seats 6 comfortably and has 5 seat belts available. A double bed is available for occasional use, as in daughters and grandsons!! The Coral 650 is the only MH in the Adria range with a double side seat and double bed option. The rest lose out to a single seat behind the driver.
Reference, the passenger seat. You MUST not remove the swivel as that seat provides a perfect armchair for watching telly. The telly in ours is above the tech-tower, on a clever slide arrangement. Instead, consider some box/step arrangement... somewhere to put maps, books, paints/crayons... covered with nice carpet to rest the feet on when motoring.
Yes, the washroom/vanity area is a compromise. The shower itself could not be better, It's like a jet washer! When needed, we turn the loo to face the shower area, and rest our feet on the shower base. Considering how little time is spent in there, even when wild-camping or on aires, I think it's a fair compromise. BUT...
... the bed is excellent. We have a plastic step stool to ease the access, but, as oldies, we have no problems getting out during the night without clambering one over the other. The space beneath is substantial... we have a combi-boiler (gas and mains or both) plus spare wheel, plus... boot boxes, walking gear, folding chairs, BBQ and gas, 4 bread basket bases, 2 folding bikes, a watering can, cables, levelling chocks... I've put slats above the boiler so that clothes and towels might air.
The wardrobe is ample, the locker storage substantial, the kitchen with sensibly placed oven is functional.
The motorhome we have came with cab aircon, very useful, cruise control, essential for achieving 30-32mpg, a second airbag. We have the extra skylight at the front, the silver finish, Paintseal to ease cleaning, all alloy wheels, reversing sensors...
We have added several items... all LED lighting units, a second battery, a 120w solar panel. We use an external insulation screen through all seasons - it's on now!!
The drivability of Our Coral is totally pleasurable. So powerful, light steering, excellent brakes and lights. In nearly 3 years, we've done 17,500 miles, including visits to the Med.
When AuntieSandra and I have been at various leisure shows, we've had a look in at the Adria range, especially the Coral 650. On one occasion, we spent 30 minutes 'selling' one to a younger couple. The only changes are a much better table design; a nicer sandy fabric colour scheme - reflecting the Adriatic... that's all!
If you want more precise detail, feel free to use the PM facility at the bottom of this post,,,
Would we buy abother Adria? YES! Are we happy with our purchase? YES!
If you go to HOME... Members List... enter Adria... you'll find 537 members have an Adria. Adria really is quite a popular motorhome converter.
All done, for now... Stay well!
______________________________________________________________ ........... Best wishes from UncleNorm x
........... Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery; today is a gift!
Letīs keep fighting with Mavis, Ray and all those in need!!
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We have the air con. We don't use it much, and because of the huge amount of volume behind the cab, it's not too effective.
jacksatlast wrote:
We re not too bothered about Cruise Control, or should we now be.
I use the cruise control A LOT! I use it when chugging along in 30 mph limits, I use it on motorways, main roads, dual carriageways ... in fact, almost everywhere. I wouldn't buy a van without it now.
jacksatlast wrote:
How do you get on with the bathroom?!
When we first bought our van, we stayed in a mix of campsites and rally fields. Now, it's very rare we use a campsite, and for me, the bathroom is the weak point now. I would like a bigger bathroom, and would go for a rear bathroom van now. But apart from that, it's pretty perfect.
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Waving in memory of Peter and Fiona
Fighting with Mavisīs MESO WARRIORS 
Adria Coral 650SP 2009
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Letīs keep fighting with Mavis, Ray and all those in need!! 
