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Good evening all,
We are getting delivery in April of a Vision 707 SL.
We ordered it at NEC in Birmingham last October, the dealer is Discover.
The reason I am writing is that I need re-assurance as I have been reading so many negative comments about dealers, about Adria, about payloads , etc, etc.
Also, would anyone know where to get an A Frame supplied and fitted in the South East. I am thiking of towing a Nissan Micra.
Will you be so kind to write a few lines and tell me what do you think about my new Vision.
Thank you.
Regards
Franc
I cannot offer any info re the Adria, but in respect of Discover, there are quite a lot of nice threads on this forum about the firm. One in particular was a guy with an Autotrail and various problems. The way Discover sorted it out seems to have had a positive ending.
I am sure you will be ok.
Russell
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Hi Frank,
We had an Adria all be it a twin, the main problem with Adria is the uk importer who had a problem with managment. So they brought in a man from the factory in Slovenia and sorted them out
These are good vans and as with anything things break or go wrong, I can recommend the folowing dealers who are Adria appointed "Chelston in Somerset" and "Premier in West Sussex".
Ref payload as gaspode said just get it uprated as the visions come on a Renault chassy and are plated in the uk at 3800kg but 3500jkg in Europe to get round licences etc, but are the same van. Our Dethleffs came from Germany at 3500kg and all it needed was a new plate attaching at 3800kg and your V5 log book changing, or leave at 3500kg knowing you have the extra capacity but cheaper tolls etc [I did not say that} .
Ref towing a car, dont know about that but just watch the total combined weight as on the vin plate in the engine should show 3500kg plus 100kg [trailer braked] about 4500kg total but check with Adria as they are the end vehicle convertor not Renault who only supplied base vehicle
Gaspode is right. With a payload of just 310 kg, and this not calculated to EN1646-2 standards, you are going to have very little weight carrying ability.A replating would be highly desirable, do you have a heavy vehicle driving licence?
I feel I must defend Adrias as they seem to me to be a good make with few faults. However, I think you will always find long threads on problems and probably single, if any posts on good things.
Our dealer said they gave up another franchise in favour of the Adria as they felt the quality (from the service engineers point of view) made them a good bet business wise - i.e. no hassle with broken things, just the usual maintenance things to do on service and habitation checks.
We have had ours for 4 years and we think it is as good as new.
Enjoy your Vision.
Sue
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I do agree with you Sue, in my opinion Adria produce a van which is very good value for money with a better than average build quality.
The payload issue however can be a real problem for buyers who want a van with a max. 3500kg MPM because of their driving license (due to absence of the required classes or medical restrictions). I'm told that the Visions have an unrealistic payload at 3500kg and whilst they can easily be upgraded this doesn't help anyone with a driving license restriction who has bought one assuming they will have sufficient payload at a MPM of 3500kg.
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When I last looked at the Adria Vision specifications it could be ordered from the factory with upgraded chassis spec. to about 3800 if I remember right: I don't know if this applies to all models of the Vision, but much better to order it with the upgrade than to faff about getting re-plated after, I think.
I think any dealer selling the Adria 707SL on a 3500kg chassis should be shot bearing in mind it's payload.
Want to take the wife along, say 60kg, an awning, say 35kg? We are already down to only around 200kg spare payload. This is simply not enough, without even taking into account any children that might need to be included.
Please also note that the Discover Group's share price has crashed to a fraction of a penny as of yesterday. Pay only by credit card for some security unless the vehicle is actually in your hands.
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