After a lot of time spent weighing up the pros and cons my wife and I have decided that we will sell our Grand Cherokee and 22' Retreat van and put the money towards a new motorhome. Currently looking at a 24ft Adria Coral which at around $130K for the base model looks pretty good value although once we add a few things it will probably be closer to $140K. Does anybody have any idea what sort of delivery time is on either Adria or Jayco motorhomes considering everyone seems to be in the market for an RV since the overseas travel ban came into effect.. I would also be interested if there are owners who have personal experience with either the Adria Coral or Jayco Conquest range of motorhomes ?
I was even thinking that maybe we could try sellng both the Jeep and the van as a set we might find someone that doesn't want to wait around for months to get on the road..
BB
Bas + Eve said
08:18 PM Mar 27, 2021
Do your research, ask as many owners of the make you are looking at. Listen to the pros and cons. I found if you ask the lady of the house you get a more accurate reply. Make sure it has everything you NEED, cheaper to install during manufacture.
msg said
09:03 PM Mar 27, 2021
Good Idea. Just remember, bigger does not necessarily mean more space. I have probably the smallest MH available. I also have frequent visits from the owners of a conquest. Usable space seems to be about the same to me. i.e one person has to get out of the road so the other can move about. What the Concept does have is more storage space. This is one of the bug bears for me in my MH. so most important. The most impressive size wise (and big $ wise) is the Winebago Longreach. Ah plenty of room.
bgt said
09:34 PM Mar 27, 2021
Look for the things you can't change. You can always upgrade solar or batteries. But upsizing a water tank is very difficult or impossible. Insulation can't be done as an after thought. Can you comfortably do the paperwork in the loo? Are the beds really as long as they say they are? Is the fridge big enough? Will you decide to tow a toad later on?
Steel Dog said
09:56 PM Mar 27, 2021
We have had many caravans and a couple of Motorhomes, previously we had an 2016 AVIDA Leura and now we have a 2018 JAYCO Conquest 25.3 (slide out L-shape dining and queen bed), LOVE IT, we found that we also needed/wanted a car, so we could do the sightseeing and shopping, so when buying a Motorhome make sure it has a towbar otherwise it could be a 'big expense' to fit one later, if you decide to tow a small car.
As mentioned above do your research and good luck.
Bobdown said
10:29 PM Mar 27, 2021
We had a Conquest before the caravans, got a shock bill for $5500 stamp duty when we transferred into our name.
Also found that we couldn't have the table and a bed at the same time as it was the rear club lounge or bed over the cab, so we left the bed made up and table and chairs outside, less storage as well.
Cheers Bob
gdayjr said
06:12 AM Mar 28, 2021
The Belmont Bear wrote:
After a lot of time spent weighing up the pros and cons my wife and I have decided that we will sell our Grand Cherokee and 22' Retreat van and put the money towards a new motorhome. Currently looking at a 24ft Adria Coral which at around $130K for the base model looks pretty good value although once we add a few things it will probably be closer to $140K. Does anybody have any idea what sort of delivery time is on either Adria or Jayco motorhomes considering everyone seems to be in the market for an RV since the overseas travel ban came into effect.. I would also be interested if there are owners who have personal experience with either the Adria Coral or Jayco Conquest range of motorhomes ?
I was even thinking that maybe we could try sellng both the Jeep and the van as a set we might find someone that doesn't want to wait around for months to get on the road..
BB
I am looking at the Jayco Optimum. I only need a 25 ft version which comes in at $190K. The 29 ft version was $240K.
No extras needed on these things as thety have everything you can poke a stick at. Including, to my amazement and dishwasher.
They are discontinuing the Conquest and DX.
I was told the lead time was 9 moths at this stage. Same time frame on a Silverline Caravan.
I am 18 months away from retirement, so i am hoping the bubble will have burst by then, ands people are allowed to travel freely again.
Maybe some bargains on the market then as people try and unload the mobile homes.
PeterInSa said
06:58 AM Mar 28, 2021
I think the layout is very important, we have friends who have a Jayco on a Renault base with a rear club lounge and a drop down bed ( above), they love it. Me, Not sure about Renault, or Fiats as we have a Sprinter Campervan, ditto Inveco as against Isuzu have had experience with Isuzu trucks, another consideration for Mh's above 4.5t.
and re layout, some 4 or 5 years ago was talking to a fellow member at a CMCA rally, he was on his 3rd motohome in 5 years, wife finally was happy with the layout.
and keep in mind Payload met a fellow RV'er in Tassie who jokenly claimed, he could only fill up his Diesel/water tanks 1/2 full, so he could bring along his partner
Tony LEE said
08:39 AM Mar 28, 2021
We have a Coral Plus sitting in a yard in Germany. Just one trip so far down to Greece and back
So I don't know how similar it is to an Australian version
We did the same, and bought a Jayco Conquest with the slide out. DISASTER. Very noisy inside due to road noise humming like a bus. Can not listen to music at all. Maybe the Avidas are better but Jayco no. Aircon not effective on a warm day due to larger area. We towed a car behind, and it is more effort than hitching a caravan.
Sold the rig after a year.
Back with caravan and tow vehicles.
Jacob
The Belmont Bear said
12:01 PM Mar 28, 2021
Thanks everyone for the info, MSG I also noticed that bigger doesn't neccesarily mean that there is more living space as the designers want to put more things into whatever is available. Tony Lee I believe all Adria motorhomes are built in the same place in Europe and not every variants is currently available here in Australia. We have short listed the Coral 660SCS which is a 7.3mtr C class motorhome with a Luton peak, it also has a longitudinal island bed at the rear that slides out for a bit more room. It is based on the Fiat Ducato platform and seems to tick all the boxes such as price, features and reviews. The others on our list are similar sized Jayco Conquests and Avan Ovations, personally I would have preferred to buy a smaller 6mtr vehicle but the wife is not keen on a drop down bed and they are probably just a little bit too cramped for a larger person such as myself. We are planning on taking 12 months to travel around Australia so the manufacturers warranty and support network is another thing that we need to take a close look at.
Not sure Jacob that we will go to the trouble of towing a car (although we did consider it) maybe just a couple of push bikes on the back. Road noise and and air con effectiveness is a concern we will definately be checking that out before signing on the dotted line.
BB
JeffRae said
12:43 PM Mar 28, 2021
We have an Adria Coral 660 SCS, bought it new. We have not had any problems with the Fiat or motorhome components. except the windows struts needed replacing. The only external storage is the huge tunnel across the back which is limited to 150kg. There is no provision for a towbar We found the microwave, over the fridge, was to high and dangerous to operate. We took the oven out, as we never used it, and put the microwave in its place. This gave us room for an extra drawer under the sink and a huge storage area above the fridge The oven had a recall as it wasn't mounted properly making the decision easy to remove it.
-- Edited by JeffRae on Sunday 28th of March 2021 12:46:11 PM
We have an Adria Coral 660SCS purchased last October 2020. We have travelled approx 7000kms with travel from our base in Sydney to northern NSW and over to the Flinders Range in SA.
Currently there are two Adria models built specifically for AU & NZ, they have the habitation door on the passenger side. The UK/EURO models have the habitation door on the other side. Our previous motorhome was an Autotrail with the French bed layout. It worked well for 6 years. The slide out bed on the Adria suits us better with plenty of room. We have found that if the wind is blowing at right angles to the vehicle and is above 35kph you will hear the awning over the slide out flapping. It is not a deal breaker as I am sure all slide outs must suffer from the same issue. The Fiat on our Autotrail was trouble free for 80,000klms so do not expect any troubles with this Fiat. Only extras we had fitted was a solar panel and anti flap kit for the awning. We do appreciate the tunnel boot at the rear as it swallows all our extras like Webber baby Q, chairs, outside table, anti flap kit , tool kit, hoses etc. So far we are perfectly happy with this motorhome. We looked at locally built vehicles in the same price range but felt the Adria suited our needs better. Build quality along with panel fit is IMHO slightly better than the Autotrail & certainly as good if not better than the locals in the same price range. The rear air suspension also assists with the ride. In discussion with our contact at the selling dealer it was suggested current delivery is around August/September. I have also noticed an approx $5k price increase since we purchased ours. Hopefully the above we assist with your decision making.
The Belmont Bear said
07:18 AM Mar 29, 2021
Excellent feedback Geeco and JeffRae thanks for taking the time to write about the exact model that we have in mind. We have an appointment today to look at a new Corall 660SCS today that a local dealer has been advertising for around $5K less than the other dealers maybe it is last years stock and available as a demo. Great suggestion Jeffrae we have a full oven in our current van that is never used either maybe I could ask the dealer to take it out for us if storage space seems to be an issue - I would have liked to find somewhere for a washing machine as its something that we do use all the time now.
BB
jade46 said
07:53 AM Mar 29, 2021
Make sure you can fit a towbar to the one you like. a lot have no real chasis much past the wheels just enogh to build the MH on and not suitable to tow. One fairly common Aus made wanted $7500 for the chasis extension. The tow bar becomes relevent if and when you want to tow a small car either by flat tow or on a trailer. Be aware of the tow weight capacity of the MH you have in mind, some are very low.
dorian said
07:54 AM Mar 29, 2021
Could I ask how much the Coral 660SCS sells for? I'd be interested to compare the local price against the country of origin.
JeffRae said
11:29 AM Mar 29, 2021
dorian, around $140,000
The Belmont Bear said
08:25 PM Mar 29, 2021
Today our trip to look at the Adria Coral 660SCS was canned, a salesman rang and told me that their only demo model was away being repaired after a recall on the hot water service. I asked him about expected build time and he said that vehicles ordered today wouldn't be delivered until at least February or March next year. I queried why their price was $138K when everyone else in the same dealer network were advertising $142K for exactly the same vehicle. His response was that he wasnt aware their price was any different to the others and he would have to have take a look into it . We will take a look at what the other manufacturers are offering especially on delivery time and if they are all that far away then we will probably try to buy something used even if it means that we have to travel to find what we want.
BB
Greg 1 said
09:09 PM Mar 29, 2021
My only comment on swapping to a motorhome is the one that has been said before.
Unless I towed a small car or SUV, the need to pack down everytime that I needed a loaf of bread or some milk would drive me to distraction.
Some people love them and this disadvantage doesn't seem to bother them but it certainly would me.
I just got back from a month down the southwest and watched the daily ritual of the motorhome pack up of the ones in the park, packing up and unpacking again just to go sightseeing and I thought definitly not this little black duck.
bgt said
10:38 PM Mar 29, 2021
Greg1 you soon learn to buy ahead. Cornflakes get boring pretty quick if you forget the milk. Besides for us packing up takes less than 5 minutes.
Greg 1 said
12:27 AM Mar 30, 2021
Yes it is each to his own. Motorhome just not my cup of tea.
Aus-Kiwi said
01:03 AM Mar 30, 2021
Why have Motorhome and stay in CP . Just go direct to where you want to go .
Greg 1 said
02:48 AM Mar 30, 2021
Parks vs free camping is another discussion and not related to whether you have a motorhome or not. I have done both with a van which is equally at home doing either.
The Belmont Bear said
08:30 AM Mar 30, 2021
I agree Greg each to their own and there are definately pluses and minuses with both options. We based our decision on the experience that we had when we hired a 7.4mtr Maui and toured the top end compared to the last few years travelling with our 21' van. We found the main drawback with a large motorhome was where we could could park it especially in towns when going shopping etc. usually just meant we parked a little bit further away. Setting up the motorhome on arrival or packing it up when leaving was simple and probably took us about 10 minutes compared to the van which takes twice that long and is a lot more physical. A couple of push bikes on the back should allow us to duck down to the shops to get those items that we need - I walk 9kms every day so I reckon I could cycle a couple. To be honest we have really enjoyed our trips with the van and will definately miss the extra living area and storage space, we currently use the tug to carry some of the load so I guess we will need to do some serious thinking about what we take.. As we intend selling the Jeep and only keeping the wifes car money should be saved on registration, insurance and servicing costs although I cant really work out those exact numbers until I know what we end up going with..
BB
KJB said
09:35 AM Mar 30, 2021
"Set up" time with our Fifth Wheeler is probably about 20 secs.- levelling using airbags (if needed ) .
Generally just open the door and step in.
No unpacking or moving "things " around inside - everything travels in its stored position - nothing on the floor , table or bed.
If unhitching is required it takes approx. half the time of a "normal " caravan and apart from removing the trailer plug the rest is done from a standing position (no bending over) and without any winding or lifting or unpacking or storing of equipment. It has electric landing legs.
As far as finding space for Parking it is probably about 4 metres shorter overall than the equivalent - SUV or Ute / 21' caravan Combination - as well as being very manouverable.
Genset is plugged in and ready to use (remote electric start ) at any time (no unpacking and re-storing etc.)
Every axle is underloaded , van when loaded is about 2400Kg. with about 350Kg. on the ball (which is directly over the rear axle of the Land Cruiser 79.)
After a series of Campers and Caravans with the associated packing up and unpacking everytime we moved , I decided to eradicate that "wasted time " and so after some thought and ideas we moved to a "small" Fifth Wheeler and then did some modifications etc. and I think now after several years of use it has proved to be " a winner" - more time / less hassle to enjoy our travel.
bgt said
11:14 AM Mar 30, 2021
For us it wasn't so much about van v motorhome. But size. We have had three 40ft motorhomes and towed cars. Size is great in theory. But it limited us in so many ways. Now with a campervan it's like driving a big car with a fridge and two beds.
We now poke into all sorts of places we never dreamed of before. But you do need a good partner. Lots of bumping into each other. Wink wink.
dorian said
08:45 AM Apr 1, 2021
I couldn't find a Coral 660 (only 670) in Adria's European catalogue. I have a relative who lives near the factory, but I don't know which European model would be equivalently spec'ed.
AFAICT Adria's motorhomes don't come with a factory option for solar panels. In fact I couldn't find a reference to a house battery in the catalogue. The web site states that solar power is an option that is fitted by the dealer. My question would be, how can I be sure that the modifications made by the dealer won't compromise the integrity of the water seal? I feel uncomfortable about retrofitting solar wiring. AISI, such wiring should be a factory standard.
-- Edited by dorian on Thursday 1st of April 2021 08:47:19 AM
Aus-Kiwi said
05:01 PM Apr 1, 2021
In my case the wiring from solar is run down through the fridge vent !! Most panels are glued with good stainless screws with two or three layers of Sikoflex to seal . Again its only as good as the person fitting ! I find no matter what you purchase ? Your pretty much going to custom the unit to your needs . Some like bunks for children ? Some shower etc . We went from caravan, camper trailer to concerted bus to full on motorhome . The converted bus was less quality! But didnt matter if you dented or bruised any furniture. I was told to go larger and not rely on slide outs ! Due to issues they can have and space when not opened ! Theres so many options ! Even with in each segment!!
Brodie Allen said
06:00 PM Apr 1, 2021
I test drove 3 names of RV before buying the latest van.
Every one of the RV's drove and rode like the truck chassis conversion that they are.
Make sure that you do likewise - they aren't luxury until you stop. the bride wouldn't
entertain any of them.
And they are a hell of an expensive unit sitting in the yard between trips, whereas
the tug/van combination gives you a town vehicle as a bonus.
Just don't rush in, and make sure you take the RV on a less than 1st class road for
a good stint. Nobody that owns an RV will say anything other than praise for their
purchase.
Geeco said
12:05 PM Apr 2, 2021
dorian wrote:
I couldn't find a Coral 660 (only 670) in Adria's European catalogue. I have a relative who lives near the factory, but I don't know which European model would be equivalently spec'ed.
AFAICT Adria's motorhomes don't come with a factory option for solar panels. In fact I couldn't find a reference to a house battery in the catalogue. The web site states that solar power is an option that is fitted by the dealer. My question would be, how can I be sure that the modifications made by the dealer won't compromise the integrity of the water seal? I feel uncomfortable about retrofitting solar wiring. AISI, such wiring should be a factory standard.
-- Edited by dorian on Thursday 1st of April 2021 08:47:19 AM
The DU and SCS models I understand were made to suit Apollo's rental fleet initially. Then they decided to sell retail as well. They are close to the 670 in EU with an exterior that is close to the EU Coral XL Plus in mirror image to suit the habitation door on AU/NZ side. The inside is a mix of different layouts with the addition of a rear slide out for the bed. I am not aware of any euro models with a rear slide out. The layout is quite practical on a day to day basis. I would have preferred no luton but that was not on the options list.
We had solar fitted by the selling dealer. A roof inspection indicates a professional installation with all fixings and electrical cables covered in a generous amount of sealant. The installation looks to be as good as the factory fitted solar on my previous Autotrail.
As a matter of interest in almost 7 years of travelling in a motorhome we have NEVER run out of milk! The 5 P's rule applies - prior planning prevents poor performance.
Caravan or motorhome - the choice is up to the individual and there is no right or wrong either way.
-- Edited by Geeco on Friday 2nd of April 2021 12:05:59 PM
After a lot of time spent weighing up the pros and cons my wife and I have decided that we will sell our Grand Cherokee and 22' Retreat van and put the money towards a new motorhome. Currently looking at a 24ft Adria Coral which at around $130K for the base model looks pretty good value although once we add a few things it will probably be closer to $140K. Does anybody have any idea what sort of delivery time is on either Adria or Jayco motorhomes considering everyone seems to be in the market for an RV since the overseas travel ban came into effect.. I would also be interested if there are owners who have personal experience with either the Adria Coral or Jayco Conquest range of motorhomes ?
I was even thinking that maybe we could try sellng both the Jeep and the van as a set we might find someone that doesn't want to wait around for months to get on the road..
BB
As mentioned above do your research and good luck.
We had a Conquest before the caravans, got a shock bill for $5500 stamp duty when we transferred into our name.
Also found that we couldn't have the table and a bed at the same time as it was the rear club lounge or bed over the cab, so we left the bed made up and table and chairs outside, less storage as well.
Cheers Bob
I am looking at the Jayco Optimum. I only need a 25 ft version which comes in at $190K. The 29 ft version was $240K.
No extras needed on these things as thety have everything you can poke a stick at. Including, to my amazement and dishwasher.
They are discontinuing the Conquest and DX.
I was told the lead time was 9 moths at this stage. Same time frame on a Silverline Caravan.
I am 18 months away from retirement, so i am hoping the bubble will have burst by then, ands people are allowed to travel freely again.
Maybe some bargains on the market then as people try and unload the mobile homes.
and re layout, some 4 or 5 years ago was talking to a fellow member at a CMCA rally, he was on his 3rd motohome in 5 years, wife finally was happy with the layout.
and keep in mind Payload met a fellow RV'er in Tassie who jokenly claimed, he could only fill up his Diesel/water tanks 1/2 full, so he could bring along his partner
We have a Coral Plus sitting in a yard in Germany. Just one trip so far down to Greece and back
So I don't know how similar it is to an Australian version
Sold the rig after a year.
Back with caravan and tow vehicles.
Jacob
Thanks everyone for the info, MSG I also noticed that bigger doesn't neccesarily mean that there is more living space as the designers want to put more things into whatever is available. Tony Lee I believe all Adria motorhomes are built in the same place in Europe and not every variants is currently available here in Australia. We have short listed the Coral 660SCS which is a 7.3mtr C class motorhome with a Luton peak, it also has a longitudinal island bed at the rear that slides out for a bit more room. It is based on the Fiat Ducato platform and seems to tick all the boxes such as price, features and reviews. The others on our list are similar sized Jayco Conquests and Avan Ovations, personally I would have preferred to buy a smaller 6mtr vehicle but the wife is not keen on a drop down bed and they are probably just a little bit too cramped for a larger person such as myself. We are planning on taking 12 months to travel around Australia so the manufacturers warranty and support network is another thing that we need to take a close look at.
Not sure Jacob that we will go to the trouble of towing a car (although we did consider it) maybe just a couple of push bikes on the back. Road noise and and air con effectiveness is a concern we will definately be checking that out before signing on the dotted line.
BB
We have an Adria Coral 660 SCS, bought it new. We have not had any problems with the Fiat or motorhome components. except the windows struts needed replacing.
The only external storage is the huge tunnel across the back which is limited to 150kg.
There is no provision for a towbar
We found the microwave, over the fridge, was to high and dangerous to operate.
We took the oven out, as we never used it, and put the microwave in its place. This gave us room for an extra drawer under the sink and a huge storage area above the fridge
The oven had a recall as it wasn't mounted properly making the decision easy to remove it.
-- Edited by JeffRae on Sunday 28th of March 2021 12:46:11 PM
Currently there are two Adria models built specifically for AU & NZ, they have the habitation door on the passenger side. The UK/EURO models have the habitation door on the other side. Our previous motorhome was an Autotrail with the French bed layout. It worked well for 6 years. The slide out bed on the Adria suits us better with plenty of room. We have found that if the wind is blowing at right angles to the vehicle and is above 35kph you will hear the awning over the slide out flapping. It is not a deal breaker as I am sure all slide outs must suffer from the same issue. The Fiat on our Autotrail was trouble free for 80,000klms so do not expect any troubles with this Fiat. Only extras we had fitted was a solar panel and anti flap kit for the awning. We do appreciate the tunnel boot at the rear as it swallows all our extras like Webber baby Q, chairs, outside table, anti flap kit , tool kit, hoses etc. So far we are perfectly happy with this motorhome. We looked at locally built vehicles in the same price range but felt the Adria suited our needs better. Build quality along with panel fit is IMHO slightly better than the Autotrail & certainly as good if not better than the locals in the same price range. The rear air suspension also assists with the ride. In discussion with our contact at the selling dealer it was suggested current delivery is around August/September. I have also noticed an approx $5k price increase since we purchased ours. Hopefully the above we assist with your decision making.
Excellent feedback Geeco and JeffRae thanks for taking the time to write about the exact model that we have in mind. We have an appointment today to look at a new Corall 660SCS today that a local dealer has been advertising for around $5K less than the other dealers maybe it is last years stock and available as a demo. Great suggestion Jeffrae we have a full oven in our current van that is never used either maybe I could ask the dealer to take it out for us if storage space seems to be an issue - I would have liked to find somewhere for a washing machine as its something that we do use all the time now.
BB
Today our trip to look at the Adria Coral 660SCS was canned, a salesman rang and told me that their only demo model was away being repaired after a recall on the hot water service. I asked him about expected build time and he said that vehicles ordered today wouldn't be delivered until at least February or March next year. I queried why their price was $138K when everyone else in the same dealer network were advertising $142K for exactly the same vehicle. His response was that he wasnt aware their price was any different to the others and he would have to have take a look into it
. We will take a look at what the other manufacturers are offering especially on delivery time and if they are all that far away then we will probably try to buy something used even if it means that we have to travel to find what we want.
BB
Unless I towed a small car or SUV, the need to pack down everytime that I needed a loaf of bread or some milk would drive me to distraction.
Some people love them and this disadvantage doesn't seem to bother them but it certainly would me.
I just got back from a month down the southwest and watched the daily ritual of the motorhome pack up of the ones in the park, packing up and unpacking again just to go sightseeing and I thought definitly not this little black duck.
I agree Greg each to their own and there are definately pluses and minuses with both options. We based our decision on the experience that we had when we hired a 7.4mtr Maui and toured the top end compared to the last few years travelling with our 21' van. We found the main drawback with a large motorhome was where we could could park it especially in towns when going shopping etc. usually just meant we parked a little bit further away. Setting up the motorhome on arrival or packing it up when leaving was simple and probably took us about 10 minutes compared to the van which takes twice that long and is a lot more physical. A couple of push bikes on the back should allow us to duck down to the shops to get those items that we need - I walk 9kms every day so I reckon I could cycle a couple. To be honest we have really enjoyed our trips with the van and will definately miss the extra living area and storage space, we currently use the tug to carry some of the load so I guess we will need to do some serious thinking about what we take.. As we intend selling the Jeep and only keeping the wifes car money should be saved on registration, insurance and servicing costs although I cant really work out those exact numbers until I know what we end up going with..
BB
"Set up" time with our Fifth Wheeler is probably about 20 secs.- levelling using airbags (if needed ) .
Generally just open the door and step in.
No unpacking or moving "things " around inside - everything travels in its stored position - nothing on the floor , table or bed.
If unhitching is required it takes approx. half the time of a "normal " caravan and apart from removing the trailer plug the rest is done from a standing position (no bending over) and without any winding or lifting or unpacking or storing of equipment. It has electric landing legs.
As far as finding space for Parking it is probably about 4 metres shorter overall than the equivalent - SUV or Ute / 21' caravan Combination - as well as being very manouverable.
Genset is plugged in and ready to use (remote electric start ) at any time (no unpacking and re-storing etc.)
Every axle is underloaded , van when loaded is about 2400Kg. with about 350Kg. on the ball (which is directly over the rear axle of the Land Cruiser 79.)
After a series of Campers and Caravans with the associated packing up and unpacking everytime we moved , I decided to eradicate that "wasted time " and so after some thought and ideas we moved to a "small" Fifth Wheeler and then did some modifications etc. and I think now after several years of use it has proved to be " a winner" - more time / less hassle to enjoy our travel.
I couldn't find a Coral 660 (only 670) in Adria's European catalogue. I have a relative who lives near the factory, but I don't know which European model would be equivalently spec'ed.
AFAICT Adria's motorhomes don't come with a factory option for solar panels. In fact I couldn't find a reference to a house battery in the catalogue. The web site states that solar power is an option that is fitted by the dealer. My question would be, how can I be sure that the modifications made by the dealer won't compromise the integrity of the water seal? I feel uncomfortable about retrofitting solar wiring. AISI, such wiring should be a factory standard.
-- Edited by dorian on Thursday 1st of April 2021 08:47:19 AM
Every one of the RV's drove and rode like the truck chassis conversion that they are.
Make sure that you do likewise - they aren't luxury until you stop. the bride wouldn't
entertain any of them.
And they are a hell of an expensive unit sitting in the yard between trips, whereas
the tug/van combination gives you a town vehicle as a bonus.
Just don't rush in, and make sure you take the RV on a less than 1st class road for
a good stint. Nobody that owns an RV will say anything other than praise for their
purchase.
The DU and SCS models I understand were made to suit Apollo's rental fleet initially. Then they decided to sell retail as well. They are close to the 670 in EU with an exterior that is close to the EU Coral XL Plus in mirror image to suit the habitation door on AU/NZ side. The inside is a mix of different layouts with the addition of a rear slide out for the bed. I am not aware of any euro models with a rear slide out. The layout is quite practical on a day to day basis. I would have preferred no luton but that was not on the options list.
We had solar fitted by the selling dealer. A roof inspection indicates a professional installation with all fixings and electrical cables covered in a generous amount of sealant. The installation looks to be as good as the factory fitted solar on my previous Autotrail.
As a matter of interest in almost 7 years of travelling in a motorhome we have NEVER run out of milk! The 5 P's rule applies - prior planning prevents poor performance.
Caravan or motorhome - the choice is up to the individual and there is no right or wrong either way.
-- Edited by Geeco on Friday 2nd of April 2021 12:05:59 PM