Adria Matrix 520 ST Full Review
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- Adria Matrix 520 ST Full Review
We have been fortunate enough to have this motorhome for a period just under 3 month to review. We have travelled all over and explored the practicality of a smaller motorhome and the benefits that it offers.
You can see from our other videos where we have been and what we have been up to in this Adria Matrix.
In this video we give a full review of the motorhome and show all the features and our findings during this time.
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Best, most professional and comprehensive review I’ve seen to date. Thanks for posting this 😊
Thank you 😊
Adria matrix access 520 st motorhome. What likes and dislikes. Wonderful reviews and van. Full birth, 3 and a half tons. Under 6 metres in length. Good for shops. £55k base model. Many packs to chose.
Lovely review and nice camera angles and friendly. love here we tow, nice channel xx
Thank you T M, that is a lovely comment 😊 Karina
Great review - looking forward to see what you buy !! We have gone from a motorhome to a caravan & now looking to go back to a motorhome. We wont make any decisions until I see what you buy (no pressure!!) Good luck x
Thanks Barry, we will be making a decision next week and hopefully making a purchase. Although times are uncertain we do enjoy our touring and are looking forward to getting back out with our own Motorhome or caravan. 😊 Safe travels, Karina
Great, a comprehensive and thorough review. You summed up the compromises you face when buying Motorhomes very well. We thought the kitchen looked very good and well thought out. Agree about the drop down sink, they've borrowed that from the Van Conversions. Swing wall washrooms work better in small spaces. Not sure we would cope with that tiny wardrobe on our three week trips though. Like the drop down bed that comes all the way, but I do think we'd get irritated making the bed up every night, plus we have different sleep patterns.
Thanks Bob, we really enjoyed the motorhome and it gave us a good idea of what we would get on with going forward. I am glad its not just me with the drop down sink. Thank you for watching 😊 Karina
Brilliant review, only ever wanted a drop down bed but now you have made me realise when one goes to bed then so does everyone. Will have to rethink now as will probably have to go for a fixed bed. Thank you keep up the good work.👍
Thanks Stephanie, yes, the length is great but I would prefer the fixed bed personally. Thank you for watching 😊 Karina
Excellent review. I’m definitely looking for motorhome under 6 meters I’m happy to have the slide down bed for the flexibility that this size motorhome gives you.
Thank you for watching Darren and I hope you find the right one for you. This size is much easier to park when you are visiting towns and places. 😊 Karina
Excellent video and Adria should be pleased too. We agree re the advantages of having a 6m van but the fixed bed does avoid the one up all up as well as giving a much bigger garage. Smaller kitchen and bathroom is the compromise but we plan to be on sites and in a warm climate so outdoor cooking. Looking forward to seeing what you go for. Thanks again.
Thanks Robin, the 6 metre Motorhome is excellent and being in warmer places make it an even easier decision. Enjoy your travels 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow No travels at the moment - we sold our campervan earlier in the year when it became obvious that our big trip to France was not going to happen. So between vehicles now although with the current changes re diesel and EV tech I think we are likely to wait until at least the hybrid options start becoming available. Pure fossil fuel vehicles are going to depreciate faster than most people realise over the next few years....
Yes I agree with the EV..there seems a huge swing towards them and increased demand. 😊
Great review as always 👏 After 14 years caravans we purchased our 79 4T this year and never looked back. We find towing a little C1 behind gives us the freedom we want when we want, and depending where we stay we have the choice of leaving the C1 at home. Good luck in your choice 👍
Thank you Chris, we really enjoyed the MH and shooting off in it for trips. I am glad you’re enjoying yours 😊 Safe travels, Karina
Great to catch up and see how you got on. Another fantastic and practical vlog for those considering a Moho. Excited to see what’s next.
Thanks Dan...😊👍
Great review, it really is a lovely little motorhome and at that size, its a fab introduction to the world of motorhoming. All Caravan vs Motorhome jokes aside, it's fantastic that you guys enjoyed doing a bit of touring in a motorhome. Shame we never saw you out on the road, would have loved to have got a picture of the Sonic next to the Matrix! Look forward to seeing what's next for you guys :)
Thanks guys...I hope you’re both okay! We must catch up sometime 😊 Karina
Loving your reviews your attitude and presentation skills are ultimate best regards from Poland
Thank you and I hope you are staying safe in Poland 😊 Karina
Best channel for caravans and motorhome. Friendly and kind x
Hi again Karina and Jules
Great reflective review. Have you decided on your next tour vehicle? We are still looking at replacing our motorhome which has a drop down bed to an island fixed bed caravan. The Adria looks great. Using the autumn months to search.
Thank you Ken, yes we have decided and placed an order on a new motorhome. We are due to film a short vlog to confirm our choice but this lockdown may put a stop to that. We have gone for a fixed bed layout and 7 metres in length. It is a big decision to make as its quite an outlay. 😊 Take care, Karina
Well done Guys very professional review. Glad you enjoyed motorhoming too.
Thank you 😊 Yes, we really enjoyed it!
Hello Kerina and Jules,
We subscribe, have always watched but never commented until now. We are retired and caravan at the moment but we are thinking of changing to a motorhome, it looks so much easier which we see as a big plus now we're getting older. We like to think we'd enjoy wild camping but I'm not sure if I'd be comfortable with that. The Adria van looks really good, not sure a pull down bed is the way for us to go, I'm 6-4 tall and that would restrict my headroom during the day. Maybe fixed beds is our best option but of course that makes the van so much bigger. What is bothering me is the lack of mobility if you go onto a site, I don't really want to tow a small car which of course is the answer this problem. Your review is very good, we've learnt so much watching your channel, it will be interesting to see what choice you make next. Keep up the good work both of you.
Ian and Angie.
Thank you for commenting Ian and Angie 😊 We found a Motorhome so much easier, especially if we set off with a bit of water onboard for a few nights away. We literally only had to plug in to EHU and get the levelling ramps out. If it was raining we didnt even have to do that if we didnt want to. There are a few 6 metre Motorhomes with a transverse rear bed such as the Adria Compact Supreme SP and Bursnter Travel Van. The only compromise there is they dont have an oven. Driving off was no issue for us as we had everything put away once we used it such as the kettle and pots. I think we would go up to 7 metres in length. This should still make it easy to park and get out without a car. As for wild camping, we were happy with the two pub stops we did and the basic certified site. Personally I wouldnt sleep very well parked up at the side of a road or in a car park, waiting for someone to knock on the door to tell you to move on. Maybe you could think about hiring for a week to see how you feel, personally I really enjoyed this experience and felt much more freedom. If I was touring to stay at a site for a week or two as a main holiday I would stick with a caravan as that is easy once you’re set up for your stay. If you are touring and moving around every few days the Motorhome is great. Thanks for watching 😊 Karina
Hi Karina,
Thank you for your kind and informative reply.
Ian and Angie.
Great review looking at different motor homes at moment let's us no what we want what we don't really injoyed your review brilliant 👍
Thank you Dave, happy hunting 😊
We are the people your video is aimed at, i.e. former caravanners (a spacious Coachman 450/2) looking at a motorhome for the first time. I totally agree that making up and putting away a bed every 24 hours is tedious, as well as time consuming. But if there are only 2 of you, doesn't a drop-down bed solve the problem? I assume that you can leave it made up when it is raised during the daytime, so the only things which will need moving in the Adria are the seat backs. Am I wrong?
Hi Gerry, the video is for anyone considering a 2 berth drop down bed Motorhome. You can leave the bedding on, just not pillows we found. We put them in the wardrobe during the day. To use the bed yes, you take the backrest cushions away and drop the table. You can use it in its higher position and climb up the ladder which means you dont need to remove the backrests. The thing I didnt like was that if on a night one person wanted to go to bed you were both going and on a morning if you got up early there was no where to sit as the bed covered the lounge. This was me personal experience and as I say in the vlog that might not bother some people. Due to this we have ordered a Compact Supreme DL at 7 metres long but with beds in the rear. It gives you that flexibility if one of you wants a lay down during the day or for relaxing. I hope that answers your question about the bed. Thanks for watching our review, Karina
Good detailed review particularly if You compare with the luxurious Le Voyager in this combination you see what good value Adria is. It would have been interesting to see you sat on the drop down bed at the midpoint versus it lowered to its maximum extent. I suspect many will be happy with the compromise of using the ladder (I note there is a ladder which comes out of the floor on the advertised U.K. models? ). Personally I don’t see the compromise of having to move the cushions. Neither do I particularly understand your gripe with the inability to use the loo without putting up the sink. Do you wash your hands sitting down? 😄 You mention that you would go with a longer van and have a fixed bed. I have that but the extra 1.5 m is a major consideration moving it about and parking. The bedroom is also dead space in the day and more money. Thanks
Thank you for watching 😊 The step that was in the floor was on the 2 berth model of the 520 but I believe this has now been stopped and the option is just the 4 berth with ladder. As a lady there are times when getting to the loo can become quite urgent and to find the sink left down can delay vital seconds, believe me 😂 I would like a 7 metre Compact which I appreciate would make it more difficult to park but would give the fixed bed. There is always a compromise I guess. I like the Compact SP but you cannot have an oven in that and in bad weather you need somewhere to cook, but that is 6 metres with a fixed bed. Enjoy your travels and thanks for taking the time to comment 😊 Karina
Adria Matrix 520 ST vs Adria Compact SP. What do you think? Both are compact.
I like the SP but you cannot have an oven in the SP and that’s what put me off considering it for myself. 😊
Thanks for a comprehensive and very informative review . Just wondering do you think the fixed table is better than having a removable table that you find in uk vans. Does it get in the way during the day?
Personally I preferred this, it was extremely strong and sturdy. You can slide it in all directions so it didn’t get in the way. You can get fixed tables that fold too. It’s a personal choice but I liked it 😊 Karina
Great review. I never understand why they don't put more usb sockets in all vans now. They are so cheap and it's so much easier at build stage. Essential these days.
Thanks Helen, yes I agree, with many people adding more themselves it would be nice to see them as standard. Smart chargers will be in demand next too. Thanks for watching 😊 Karina
Excellent review. Where does the tv reside?
Thank you 😊 At 24.30 I show the pull out TV bracket above the fridge, I hope that helps 😊 Karina
Top review, lovely motorhome, the foreign vans are so much better I think. Good luck for the future 😊
Thanks Sam 👍😊
Here here 🥂 such a lovely channel
Excellent review as usual but won't be giving up my fixed bed caravan just yet
Thanks for watching David..enjoy your touring 😊 Karina
Excellent review as ever Karina.
So - after reading your comments it seems you are about to make the decision to move to the dark side.
Interesting to read an honest review from a caravanner considering a MH. Something that many of us think about from time to time.
As well as the additional purchase cost of a MH over the car + caravan combo, how do the figures stack up e.g. car insurance + caravan insurance verses MH insurance and possibly no longer need to pay storage fees if the MH can be kept at home on the drive.?
Good to watch as always
Take care look after yourselves
Howard
Thank you Howard, all good questions and I am filming a vlog (hopefully next week) to answer these questions. The financial aspect of ownership is a large factor in a decision to buy I think. My caravan comparison vlog will hopefully help people with their decisions 😊 Thank you for watching 😊 Karina
Thanks for a good review. Does this model have the Adria Mach app facility ?
Thanks Robert, no the MACH is currently available on the new Matrix and Coral Plus and Supreme but not Axess. It might be available in the 2022 models which will be launched in summer 2021 but we will have to wait and see. The MACH is about £500 as an option I believe. 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow Many thanks for your reply. Watching your review I think it is still a good van for us so will go ahead and get one.
We really liked the 520, the size made it really useable as we could park it easily when we were sightseeing. 😊 Karina
Liking the two camera angles guys, well done. What do you move on next though now the m/h has gone?
Thanks David, we are heading to a dealer next week to have a look at the model we like. As usual it will be a decision based on finances. A new caravan we can afford from selling our Isonzo. A motorhome will mean swopping the Rexton and looking at some finance. Until then we will be reviewing the Holiday Inn and Premier Inn 😊 Take care and stay safe, Karina
Many thanks for your review of this van as we are looking to buy one. Was the 140BHP engine OK or would you think the 160 is a better option ? Cheers
Thanks Robert, we had no issue with 140hp, if I wanted to spend more then I would spend it on an automatic. The 140hp seemed plenty for what we needed. If you felt you needed a bit more then go 160hp for peace of mind but we would stick with this engine. We loved this 520, it was very useable. Thanks for watching 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow Appreciate your thoughts. Many thanks
Thanks for another great review. We will look forward to seeing what you pick in the future. 😀
Thanks for watching Katrina...😊 Karina
Nice review guys, so the question is for yourselves, motor home or caravan ?👍👍👍👍
Thank you Pete, we will be visiting a dealership next week to start our search and make a decision. 😊 Karina
Hi karina and joules fab review and yes lovely van but like you say I'd miss a fix bes .its some where u can go and low down when u want with out bothering your other half stay safe my friend .kev
Thanks Kev...I hope you are well...😊 Karina
Am with you on drop down sinks.
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Been looking forward to this full review for a while, thanks 🙏
Thanks Kaz and Pete...safe travels 😊
Great review,I do like the way she explains everything,amazing rewier
The motorhome is nice but I agree I will prefer to have a fix bed
Congratulations,bests regards from lanzarote
Cheers!!!
Thank you and hello over in Lanzarote 😊
An excellent review, thank you.
Thank you Cede 😊
Looks like a great Motorhome.
Thank you and I think you were first again! 😊 Karina
Lovely review!👍🌹
Thank you 😊 Karina
Fantastico, great presentation too.
Thank you 😊
Good to see the Pepsi Max making an appearance.
I'd personally rather have it running on lithium and ditch the gas, but that's just me. I guess that changes the water heating, but I'm sure there is something diesel based for that.
When are you signing on the dotted line 👍
😊 You can get diesel heaters so it would be possible to have a gasless motorhome. With the new Thetford fully electric fridges that run off the battery that is probably where some are heading. There is no signing yet but we will be hoping to soon. 😊 Karina
Very comprehensive. Cheers 👏💙❤️
Thank you 😊
@@HereWeTow always excellent! X
Good review. Thanks
Thank you Martin 😊 Karina
Looking forward to watching 👍
Thanks Andy 😊
Excellent!
Thank you
Great review as always, but will not be giving up on my fixed bed caravan at a third of the price. I Can see the less faf involved with motor homes and why people have them if you stop one or two nights then on to the next site. Keep up the good work. Mike D
Thanks Mike, we found that like you say, the motorhome is great for a few nights before moving on. If we were wanting to stay longer on one site then a caravan is a better choice for us too. Enjoy your touring and stay safe 😊 Karina
Fantastic review and I’m looking forward to see what you get. I’m not sure if I would want the drop down bed either. But it sounds like six metres is a good length. All the best for your next caravan or Motorhome, will it be Adria?!? Lou x
Thanks Louise, we hope to stay with Adria as we have been very pleased with our caravan and now this Matrix. Thanks for watching 😊 Karina
Firstly, well done, an excellent, comprehensive review 👍. We have a 7 year old Burstner 585 with very similar layout, my wife and I (plus 2 dogs) it works very well. Night setup is a little compromised but it means a decent lounge and kitchen area in a 6m motorhome.
Thanks for a great video, Adria are on our list when we come to replace.
Thank you Peter, I like the Burstners, their Travel Van looks nice. The amount of space in these compact motorhomes is quite surprising. Safe travels, Karina
Great review Karina, can I ask if you can sit up in bed with the bed lowered to its lowest position? Thanks Rob and Sally (Harrogate)
Thanks Sally, yes with the bed in the lowest position where we had it I could sit up and still have about a foot and a half above me. I hope you’re both okay 😊 Karina
Darling you are lovely and slim. It would have been good to see Jouls walking around in it! Not that he is overweight but he is a big fella ( lucky you!) That would have given me more of an idea as to where I want to spend my retirement lump sum! Fab review as always! Xxx
😂 I will get some footage of Jules in a Motorhome just for you Peter. If you need a bit more floor space the 600 DT is a good model to look at. Very similar to this but a metre bigger. I will get Jules in one of those for you! Take care and thank you for watching as always 😊 Karina