Well we packed up caravanning after having a van for 35 years, advancing years and deteriating health taking their toll Had a week away in static but wasn't for us. Thought maybe a campervan/motor home might be the answer. Couldn't find one that would acomadate twin single beds and still be small enough to fit on our drive. Can't be doing with getting a van in and out of storage anymore. Tried to find a panel van with a view to having a motorhome conversion done, but again couldn't find one with enough floor space and still fit the drive. Back to the drawing board again. After much discussion decided a baby 2 berth might be the answer, so started trawling the net again. Found an absolute beaut, 2011 Sprite Finesse, brand new just old stock. Tried to do a deal but it wasn't to be as dealer wouldn't give us enough on our Bailey Senator Arizona even if I left the motor mover on. Down the road we went to another dealer, about 50 or 60 vans on show from cheapo early 90s to brand new. Then we spotted it. It was certainly different, an Adria Active,
two tone metallic blue and a most unusual body shape. My first comment was "That'll never have a long enough lounge to make 2 singles." After much peering into heavily tinted windows which we couldn't see thro, went and grabbed proprieter who opened it up and what a surprise! Two front lounge seats of 6'3" long and a wonderfully designed kitchen and wash room in a refreshingly light finish. OK so who needs an oven anyway, I think we only ever used the one in the Arizona once in the 5 years we had it. Who needs a radio/cd player, always take a portable. The 2 burner hob and grill is sufficent for the amount of cooking we do in the van. So all things being equal, it looks like I'm back over there tomorrow with the deposit in my grubby mit pending delivering our Bailey to him and paying the balance, hopefully next weekend
(I'm never going to get that garden done.)
So that's my little tale and HERE WE GO AGAIN, heres too the next 35 years..............Mick
I've seen one of those, and I think they are gorgeous , I love the colour, congratulations enjoy x
------------- "I'm a fool for my dogs"
Adopt a rescue, rescue dogs make great pets, don't support puppy farms.
The road can be tough and rough,but what you put in you get back 10 x more.
Quote: Originally posted by audicab26 on 01/7/2012
Saw one at Canterbury Caravans when our van was ther for a service, thought it looked great! No good for 4 of us and 2 dogs though!
Enjoy your new van.
That's the one!! Have just come back fro Canterbury having left the deposit........Mick
Quote: Originally posted by audicab26 on 01/7/2012Saw one at Canterbury Caravans when our van was ther for a service, thought it looked great! No good for 4 of us and 2 dogs though!
Enjoy your new van.
That's the one!! Have just come back fro Canterbury having left the deposit........Mick
Ooooh that's the one I saw at Canterbury caravans :D lovely well done
------------- "I'm a fool for my dogs"
Adopt a rescue, rescue dogs make great pets, don't support puppy farms.
The road can be tough and rough,but what you put in you get back 10 x more.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Here we go again
Wishing you all the best for the future happy caravanning take care,
Would love to see some pics when you get it!
