The van looks mint guys , we understand your thought processes here. We would do the same , we don’t want to loose a single day . We didn’t look at Adria before we bought our latest van , but after your reviews we would defo consider them next time. Your dealer seems tops too. Happy Easter to you both.
Hi, just joined your channel. Your new Adria is very similar to our 2015 Chausson 728eb welcome, which we love, as do our dogs! There is plenty of space and after a muddy walk they can get hosed down with the external shower and go into the garage in a large crate, where they used to travel and sleep as puppies. They now sleep inside in their bed or on the seats with throws and travel inside with dog seat belts and restraints.
Beautiful motorhome both. We think you have done the right thing great idea, life is to short. Enjoy your motorhome. Well done both & I bet your be spending most of weekend packing ready. Congratulations. Take care. Lisa & Phil
Guys absolutely delighted for you both. New Motorhome looks fantastic .. plenty of space for Fudge too. Wishing you many safe adventures over the coming months
Hi Roy, I am not entirely sure but it seems currently a two month delay. That said I have seen someone who has a Matrix on order and they have been told November now. Ours was May delivery and now late July but we just don’t know. This is the same across almost all European manufacturers and not Adria specific. I hope you get an update soon 😊 Karina
Don’t know anything about Motorhomes but life is for living and what you said is sound advice. Plus I think you’ll probably keep the van you’ve bought. It looks superb.
You may recall that at the time you announced your Adria order, we had also just ordered a new Burstner, due delivery in April. Sadly, we have also been notified that our delivery date is delayed, possibly till July. This is our first motorhome, so we don’t have another vehicle to use in meantime. Your vlog has given me some food for thought. I think my main concern would be buying something that I grew to like more than our ordered vehicle. I’m amazed that you have managed to find such a great looking motorhome. There doesn’t seem much around when I’ve looked. Hope you enjoy your new motorhome, and this lovely spring weather.
Thanks Robert, sorry yours has been delayed too. Yes, with the uncertainty of delivery times it seemed a good move forward. See if your dealer has anything used that might be suitable, we have agreed a px value for the when ours does arrive so we know what we will lose. All the best with your Motorhome travels! Karina and Jules
You made the right decision, we sat around all last year, got our new van in December and straight into lockdown 👎 roll on the 12th. We’re away most weekends this year, screw the cost life is for living.
Think you've done exactly the right thing!!! We were caravanners and narrowboaters but at last have been able to afford a motorhome...we are picking up our "new to us" Swift Sundance 630l 2007 and we couldn't be more excited.......we know it's not the newest van but we are thrilled and can't wait!! Happy times!!
Happy for you guy's, it was the coral platinium same layout that we hired in 2018 for a week being a 2018 model to. Unfortunately it wasn't for us but that doesn't mean it won't be for you guy's. Noticed the Rexton still on the drive which i think is a good thing just incase after two years you feel motorhomes are not for you, you will already have your tug ready for a caravan purchase. We enjoy going to a site and spending at least a long weekend at that 1 site so we decided motorhomes was not for us. If we were the type that flits from one site to another say like 5 sites in a 7 day or 14 day break then it would of ticked our boxes and the Coral would be our choice, but we like to just pitch up and use the tow car to tour the area. Enjoy guy's it's been to long huge hug to you both
Thank you 😊 Yes the Rexton is still here, we are due to do a caravan trip in June for a review so will be using it then. We are looking forward to getting back out touring again, as I am sure you are too. Enjoy all your trips away in 2021 and safe towing 😊👍 Karina and Jules
You both look so happy it's really nice to see . You've definitely done the right thing, you won't miss out on your trips now 😊 you've just got to go for it sometimes haven't you. Looks amazing. Hope you'll have loads of fun times in it x
I love this layout too. It’s similar to the brand new Rollerteam Zefiro 696 Motorhome we hired just before the first lockdown. You were so helpful on Twitter to us. We loved it and so did our dog lol. So love to buy one one day. It just works so well. We loved the huge garage and that the bed can be lifted up to make even more room in the garage if needed. Great review as always. Becky xx
Congratulations on your motorhome. Hubby said considering the current climate he's surprised the motorhome hadn't been snapped up. Great idea buying 2nd hand though. We may do the same, since getting new is problematic at the moment. I hadn't even thought about the issues with all the additional parts needed. Really looking forward to seeing your accessory vlog; we really enjoy your content . Take care.
Anyway..We are over the moon with our new Adria Compact DL Supreme 160 bhp.manual box..So glad the slim profile and 6.98 metres....length.......Massive garage...lovely large fixed bed. Which can be singles...Had many admirers as all seemed to envy the proportions and size...drives beautifully....as good as my previous Merc 300. saloon car...So good for car parks and narrow roads and lanes.We just can't wait to get away again...have booked Shuttleworth House ..Shuttleworth Trust.... ...Old Waldon Airodrome display drive in...Lovely grounds...we been before by car. And is a lovely experience......so display on Sat 2nd May.....we booked in for 4 x nights Thursday to Sunday....not expensive Might even book the beginning of June Military aircraft drive iin..show As well... as it is such a wonderful location of interest and a setting to bekon us back...As want to get away catching up on lost time...take care. Jim''n'Sue
Hi Jim and Sue, it sounds like you have some great trips planned! We cannot wait to get out next week and are still looking forward to our DL arriving. Safe travels and have a fantastic month touring 😊 Karina and Jules
Hi Jim and Sue, it sounds like you have some great trips planned! We cannot wait to get out next week and are still looking forward to our DL arriving. Safe travels and have a fantastic month touring 😊 Karina and Jules
Have a great first trip and more...our 1800 miles since last July. With one night on Southsea sea front in October 12 miles from home...plus 3 x weeks sleeping on drive b4 we headed with great interpidation to get ferry from Portsmouth...thinking we must be nuts !!...So next jabs in Saturday...follow ing one or two on TH-cam...our mouths water...can still loaded...lovely to actually hear from the ones whom really sold us on the Compact supreme do 160...thanking you in any and every way Take great care Jim'n'Sue
I think you’ve absolutely made the right choice there...life is most certainly for living 👍😃 Looks a lovely van, outside and in. Really great layout...😃Start making those incredible memories and enjoy both 🙌🚐 Michelle and Andy
Congratulations. Nice unit. I am thinking you will stay in love with it. If you are able to keep fuel consumption record(s) and happy to share I would be interested. We are from Victor Harbor South Australia and always enjoy your content. Stay safe guys.
Congratulations on your purchase I must admit Adria seems to be one of the better manufacturers on the market, if the German's are buying them by the bucket load they have to be good. And they are a very initiative company with many industry first's. Safe travels and looking forward to the next video
What a great idea for the tv to pull down , I havent ever seen that before , the head rest , pity you cant just pull that away from the wall and fold it down .
It looks phenomenal! Congrats to you both... You won't want to swap it for the smaller DL in 6months time with all that space & extra features! Looks like a great buy 👌🏻😊
Ay Up ... what a good un!! With you all the way in your decision Karina & Jules - get out there !! Chin up stay positive and keep safe Howard & Sandra xx
Lovely motorhome guys,excellent choice.Adria do top quality-fact. Current models are really great but your 2016 model probably has an edge on quality since all manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to be more cost effective,which usually translates in to using less robust materials and various design tweaks for the conversion. Your 690 looks the business,rock solid. I suspect your greatest challenge will be downsizing after getting used to all that lovely space and comfort. Enjoy your Summer travels ( with hab aircon!),looking forward to seeing your interesting informative vlogs,and thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you so much Ray and yes, I think the build quality on these older models is absolutely excellent. Thank you for following our travels, enjoy yours too 😊 Karina and Jules
Very nice MH and fantastic presentation, as usual. Did anyone else think from the title you’d had a change of heart and were cancelling delivery of your MH and were getting another caravan? 😆
I always enjoy and appreciate your videos. Still waiting to win the lottery to buy my caravan or motorhome so living vicaripusly. You two keep on trucking!
Thanks for showing us the Adria Compact dl Supreme....on TH-cam before we ordered in Oct. 2019 as our first ever motorhome......We ended up with picking up mid July 2020.dye to COVID...Then had gaslow and external bbq point fitted by late September....Left UK in hurry on first trip ferry to Bilbao en route Algarve....stayed same site at Silves.Cycled every other day....back Jan 15th for covid jabs.now sitting waiting in our drive....thanks you very helpful.must follow you....where are you on 13th?...WE going to shuttlreith air shiw 2nd May..Jim'n'Sue
Hi Karina and Jules. Hey guys you have to do what's best for you. All that stress of waiting for your new motorhome can be put on hold for now, get out and enjoy life with your 16 plate Adria. Don't forget to do some great reviews of the sites you visit. Shame the caravan isn't going to happen, but hey great motorhome. You're a lovely couple and I have enjoyed the great interaction with you now we are friends.😉 Keep safe and have a fantastic year also keep those vlogs coming. Pete and Su.
Thanks Pete, when I saw the door on the right hand side I knew it would be perfect for pitching up right next to a few caravanners 😉 We are really pleased with it and we will still be taking a caravan trip in June as far as I know at this time. Have a lovely weekend 😊 Karina
What a lovely Motorhome, the colours on the inside and outside really do it justice, it looks brand new! Congratulations we are looking forward to seeing your first trip away in 2021 and agree completely with your decision - life is for living so make the most of it and don’t worry about a bit more money if you can afford it 👍😁❤️
For £20 yes, Maypole produce good stuff, don’t get me wrong a thief would soon have it cut off but it would slow then down and work alongside other security devices. Its robust enough and gives us a bit more peace of mind. Karina
This had a price of £52,995 but we didn’t pay that after negotiating on the price. Its a fantastic Motorhome, we are really pleased with it. The new Coral models are considerably more but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Adria. 😊 Thanks for watching, Karina
Hi Iann…right now you would be doing well to negotiate off the price by much. But, there will be dealer events running over the next few months so you may be several thousands of pounds worth of extras in a show deal. Its still worth seeing what dealer will offer you 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow I think we have written off this season so will look at a good winter deal for next year or order a 2022 model for collection next May time, whatever works out as the best option. We have just watched you video entitled Caravan or Motorhome. It was inspirational We as a family of 4 (7 & 11 year olds) are watching life go by and the bit where you and Jules talk about seizing the moment and getting out there any living your life was I think a defining moment for us as parents. We need to do this no matter what the cost. We don't have cash to buy so it will have to be a 20% deposit and the rest on finance but luckily we have really well paid jobs so can easily afford it. We are also lucky enough to have a villa in Cyprus (previous investment) which generates enough income to pay for it. I keep learning from all the videos, so expect more questions in the future, if you don't mind.
Thank you Iann, I always remember my family holidays as a child with my parents and you underestimate how important these holidays are sometimes. Campsites are a great place for kids to make friends in a safe environment. Many of our friends have children and we all meet up and have a great time. You only live once 😊👍 Have a lovely weekend, Karina
The difference is size seems insignificant. It's smart to go with the more powerful engine. I have a 450 hp diesel (11 L) and often pass smaller motorhomes struggling on steeper grades.
@@HereWeTow It has a lot of weight to move. The coach is 42 feet long and we usually tow a 30' enclosed trailer with a Toyota Highlander inside. Total length put us 3 feet short of the interstate max.
@@HereWeTow It's currently in the middle of a refit (new furniture, plumbing, electrical, inverters, holding tanks etc), but when it isn't all torn apart it is a great way to see North America. Fuel economy (about 8 to 9 miles per US gallon highway) would be a big problem in Europe plus it is over the UK's 12m length limit. It's really good for plowing through miles. This past October I drove it from Idaho to Maryland (southern route through SLC to I-70 and onto I-64 in St Louis) in 4 days. It was a little over 2,800 miles on two tanks of fuel (160 US gallons or about 600 liters per tank).
I love the USA, been quite a bit as I had family in California. You would cry if you saw the price of fuel here, it currently about £1.28 a litre. I hope your refit goes well, it sounds very exciting. Safe travels and enjoy your touring 😊👍
Fantastic guys! Looks fabulous and we are really pleased for you both. We agree with you life is for living and we are making some differences to our lives this year! Hopefully, you will get to see this later in the year , if all goes to plan! Best wishes Sue, Brian and The Westies.👍🐶🐾🐾🐾😀
I like the way the kitchen is designed , the space where the sink is , a great position a different outlook and Im assuming that that could be a towel holder above the sink?
Hi guys just discovered you guys and subscribed. I’ll start watching your back catalogue but for now what is your back story that you mentioned? Can you direct me to that video. Many thanks great work. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Mark, basically we were both left the police in 2018 after 17 years. Both our Mums passed away which meant we took a bit of a change of direction in life. We moved to the south west and since then have been creating content within the leisure industry and creating content. 😊 Thats a quick summary of it 😂 Karina
@@HereWeTow Arrh thanks Karina appreciate the response. I love the back stories they get me inspired. We're on the brink of this journey ourselves just getting everything in place first. Love the new compact by the way, looking forward to seeing the review and your thoughts on it. Love the content, many thanks. Mark
Aww so pleased for u two xx I completely understand why u have done that at least by have got a motorhome u can be using instead of just waiting .I am quite a tight Yorkshire lass as well if I can get some thing cheaper I will xz take care 🤗🤗
I’m struggling to see why you would swap this for a new one, put the money into travelling and chillin! Good luck to ya, love the adria. Telly is a “BAd Boy” Classic!
It's like gym membership... go three times a week and it's good value, once a month and it's expensive. Spread the loss over your adventures and I'm certain you wont be disappointed. You're also covered if there are further delays with your new (on order) motorhome.
So happy for you guys. You deserve it you really do. You do a lot for the community and are great friends. Can't wait to see it very soon. Beautiful motorhome. You have got me and leanne thinking now. 🤔👍🐾🥋🦖
I've heard that they're looking at another two month delay to get caravans produced in France due to this week's lockdown, so I bet Slovenia will be the same. I think the money you might "lose" will be offset by being able to get out and enjoy the summer and have some fun this year. All the best to you both!
Thank you Cameron, yes it doesn’t look good does it. I think we made a sound choice. Take care and I’m looking forward to watching your next project😊 Karina
Hi guys just found your channel can I ask what jobs do you do or are you full time motor homer’s has we are looking for our first motorhome, me Karl Want to do it full time Rosie the sensible one is saying we need a base what do you guys think?
Hi Karl, we have always had a house but did spend most of 2019 touring in our caravan. We work and tour most weekends and then other times during the year. Personally we would always want a home but other full timers may have a different view. Living full time in a Motorhome means it’s no longer a holiday or a trip, it becomes your life. Whatever you choose all the best with it 😊👍 Karina and Jules
Absolutely so pleased for you guys, I believe in fate too Karina, this decision was definitely meant to be😘 we are all here only once and we have to make every day count. I’ll look forward to seeing how get on. What length is it? Enjoy guys x
Thank you Emma, fate is something I have always believed in. It is 7.38 metres long and the one we have ordered is 7 metres. Have a lovely weekend and take care, Karina 😊
From my experience (only in caravans) site owners mostly do not want to take in these European style of Caravan/motor home with the entrance door on the WRONG side to British ones, so It seems daft buying one (unless your going exclusively to France all the time say).
From my experience last year with the Matrix Motorhome there was no issue at all as we just drove nose in. There is more discrimination towards European caravans than Motorhomes. I think most motorhome owners with doors on the offside would also agree 😊 Karina
For seven years we had a Hymer caravan, and now we have an A Class Rapido Motorhome which we’ve had for eight years. Both with habitation doors ‘on the wrong side’. Never on all the hundreds of UK sites that we have stayed on have we had a problem with which side of the unit the habitation door is on, this includes Caravan and Motorhome and Camping and Caravan Club sites. We always park on a pitch ensuring the view out of the unit is the best, whether driving in or reversing in. As European Motorhomes/Caravans are so common on UK sites with their ‘wrong side doors’ nobody bothers about it.
The van looks mint guys , we understand your thought processes here. We would do the same , we don’t want to loose a single day . We didn’t look at Adria before we bought our latest van , but after your reviews we would defo consider them next time. Your dealer seems tops too. Happy Easter to you both.
Thanks Helen, Martin and Poppy. We love Adria as a brand but your Knaus is a good choice too. 😊 See you on the road 👍 Karina and Jules
Hi, just joined your channel. Your new Adria is very similar to our 2015 Chausson 728eb welcome, which we love, as do our dogs!
There is plenty of space and after a muddy walk they can get hosed down with the external shower and go into the garage in a large crate, where they used to travel and sleep as puppies. They now sleep inside in their bed or on the seats with throws and travel inside with dog seat belts and restraints.
Hi Stuart and Sue, that’s great thank you. 😊 I hope you’re getting back out there in your Motorhome, thank you for commenting, Karina and Jules
Well done guys as a former colleague recently retired my plans for a motor home are in in a slow but considered process. Thanks for views and advice.
Thank you Jon, all the best with your retirement and motorhome planning. 😊 Karina
We are really pleased you have now got a motorhome in time for a great summer.
The Adria looks smashing
Thanks Andy, we will all be back out soon 😊
You won’t want to go to an all in one bathroom after you’ve been spoilt with this and the van. Looks lovely. Have a fab season.
😂 You’re probably not wrong! Thank you and you too 😊
Beautiful motorhome both. We think you have done the right thing great idea, life is to short. Enjoy your motorhome. Well done both & I bet your be spending most of weekend packing ready. Congratulations. Take care. Lisa & Phil
Thank you Phil and Lisa, yes a day getting it ready today. Have a good weekend 😊 Karina
Guys absolutely delighted for you both. New Motorhome looks fantastic .. plenty of space for Fudge too. Wishing you many safe adventures over the coming months
Thank you Denise, Fudge didn’t want to come out of it last night! 😊🐾
How far behind is production ?
Mine is May build
Hi Roy, I am not entirely sure but it seems currently a two month delay. That said I have seen someone who has a Matrix on order and they have been told November now. Ours was May delivery and now late July but we just don’t know. This is the same across almost all European manufacturers and not Adria specific. I hope you get an update soon 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow
Thank you for your reply
Good luck from Ireland with your new compact
Don’t know anything about Motorhomes but life is for living and what you said is sound advice. Plus I think you’ll probably keep the van you’ve bought. It looks superb.
Thank you 😊
You may recall that at the time you announced your Adria order, we had also just ordered a new Burstner, due delivery in April. Sadly, we have also been notified that our delivery date is delayed, possibly till July. This is our first motorhome, so we don’t have another vehicle to use in meantime. Your vlog has given me some food for thought. I think my main concern would be buying something that I grew to like more than our ordered vehicle.
I’m amazed that you have managed to find such a great looking motorhome. There doesn’t seem much around when I’ve looked.
Hope you enjoy your new motorhome, and this lovely spring weather.
Thanks Robert, sorry yours has been delayed too. Yes, with the uncertainty of delivery times it seemed a good move forward. See if your dealer has anything used that might be suitable, we have agreed a px value for the when ours does arrive so we know what we will lose. All the best with your Motorhome travels! Karina and Jules
You made the right decision, we sat around all last year, got our new van in December and straight into lockdown 👎 roll on the 12th. We’re away most weekends this year, screw the cost life is for living.
Oh I bet you cannot wait for Monday! I’m sure you will love your trips and have a great year 😊 Karina
Think you've done exactly the right thing!!! We were caravanners and narrowboaters but at last have been able to afford a motorhome...we are picking up our "new to us" Swift Sundance 630l 2007 and we couldn't be more excited.......we know it's not the newest van but we are thrilled and can't wait!! Happy times!!
Thank you, I’m sure you will love your new motorhome and will have plenty of adventures 😊
Happy for you guy's, it was the coral platinium same layout that we hired in 2018 for a week being a 2018 model to. Unfortunately it wasn't for us but that doesn't mean it won't be for you guy's. Noticed the Rexton still on the drive which i think is a good thing just incase after two years you feel motorhomes are not for you, you will already have your tug ready for a caravan purchase. We enjoy going to a site and spending at least a long weekend at that 1 site so we decided motorhomes was not for us. If we were the type that flits from one site to another say like 5 sites in a 7 day or 14 day break then it would of ticked our boxes and the Coral would be our choice, but we like to just pitch up and use the tow car to tour the area. Enjoy guy's it's been to long huge hug to you both
Thank you 😊 Yes the Rexton is still here, we are due to do a caravan trip in June for a review so will be using it then. We are looking forward to getting back out touring again, as I am sure you are too. Enjoy all your trips away in 2021 and safe towing 😊👍 Karina and Jules
Cracking Philosophy life is for living looking forward to seeing you out and about on your trips again!
Thank you Ball Family, enjoy your touring too 😊👍
Good luck and well ware with your new van
Thank you John 😊
It looks brand new, it’s gorgeous!
Thank you 😊
You both look so happy it's really nice to see . You've definitely done the right thing, you won't miss out on your trips now 😊 you've just got to go for it sometimes haven't you. Looks amazing. Hope you'll have loads of fun times in it x
Thank you Lynda..lets hope we all get some great trips away in the next few months. Take care both of you 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow I'm impressed with the pull down TV!
😂 Hours of fun with that.. I was amazed that it had the two TVs fitted...bonus 👍 Karina
I love this layout too. It’s similar to the brand new Rollerteam Zefiro 696 Motorhome we hired just before the first lockdown. You were so helpful on Twitter to us. We loved it and so did our dog lol. So love to buy one one day. It just works so well. We loved the huge garage and that the bed can be lifted up to make even more room in the garage if needed. Great review as always. Becky xx
Thank you Becky, glad you enjoyed your Motorhome hire 😊👍🐾 Karina
Very nice guy's hope you have some great times in it..looks lovely..
Thank you very much 😊
That is my favourite layout!!! Looks awesome. Love the bathroom bed area.
Thank you 😊
The van is very nice. We have ordered a new motorhome and should hopefully collect it on 20 April.
Thanks Chris, you must be excited too! Enjoy your new motorhome 😊 Karina
I did watch thill the end because you are BOTH interesting people . a huge congratulations to you for getting the motorhome you love .
Thanks 👍
Great motorhome looks fantastic...Enjoy your first trip...Stay safe....
Thank you Ray 😊
I’m chuffed as punch for you both 😊😊 you look so happy, your going to have so much fun 🌞
Thank you, we love it 😊
Congratulations on your motorhome. Hubby said considering the current climate he's surprised the motorhome hadn't been snapped up. Great idea buying 2nd hand though. We may do the same, since getting new is problematic at the moment. I hadn't even thought about the issues with all the additional parts needed. Really looking forward to seeing your accessory vlog; we really enjoy your content . Take care.
Thank you 😊
Anyway..We are over the moon with our new Adria
Compact DL Supreme 160 bhp.manual box..So glad the slim profile and 6.98 metres....length.......Massive garage...lovely large fixed bed. Which can be singles...Had many admirers as all seemed to envy the proportions and size...drives beautifully....as good as my previous Merc 300. saloon car...So good for car parks and narrow roads and lanes.We just can't wait to get away again...have booked Shuttleworth House ..Shuttleworth Trust....
...Old Waldon Airodrome display drive in...Lovely grounds...we been before by car. And is a lovely experience......so display on Sat 2nd May.....we booked in for 4 x nights Thursday to Sunday....not expensive
Might even book the beginning of June Military aircraft drive iin..show
As well... as it is such a wonderful location of interest and a setting to bekon us back...As want to get away catching up on lost time...take care. Jim''n'Sue
Hi Jim and Sue, it sounds like you have some great trips planned! We cannot wait to get out next week and are still looking forward to our DL arriving. Safe travels and have a fantastic month touring 😊 Karina and Jules
Hi Jim and Sue, it sounds like you have some great trips planned! We cannot wait to get out next week and are still looking forward to our DL arriving. Safe travels and have a fantastic month touring 😊 Karina and Jules
Have a great first trip and more...our 1800 miles since last July. With one night on Southsea sea front in October 12 miles from home...plus 3 x weeks sleeping on drive b4 we headed with great interpidation to get ferry from Portsmouth...thinking we must be nuts !!...So next jabs in Saturday...follow ing one or two on TH-cam...our mouths water...can still loaded...lovely to actually hear from the ones whom really sold us on the Compact supreme do 160...thanking you in any and every way Take great care Jim'n'Sue
Glad to hear your staying with Adria
I’m awaiting on my Adria matrix 670dc
Adria all the way for us Roy, we have been very pleased with the brand 😊 Enjoy yours
I think you’ve absolutely made the right choice there...life is most certainly for living 👍😃 Looks a lovely van, outside and in. Really great layout...😃Start making those incredible memories and enjoy both 🙌🚐 Michelle and Andy
Thanks Michelle and Andy 😊
Congratulations. Nice unit. I am thinking you will stay in love with it.
If you are able to keep fuel consumption record(s) and happy to share I would be interested. We are from Victor Harbor South Australia and always enjoy your content. Stay safe guys.
Thank you Wayne, when I do a review of it I will include mpg too 😊👍 Karina
Good evening to both of you , fantastic to see both your smiling faces .
Thank you 😊 Have a lovely weekend
Congratulations on your purchase I must admit Adria seems to be one of the better manufacturers on the market, if the German's are buying them by the bucket load they have to be good. And they are a very initiative company with many industry first's. Safe travels and looking forward to the next video
Thank you Stephen, we have always been very impressed with Adria. Have a nice weekend 😊 Karina
What a great idea for the tv to pull down , I havent ever seen that before , the head rest , pity you cant just pull that away from the wall and fold it down .
Congratulations, the new motorhome looks great. Enjoy your adventures in it! 😀
Thank you Katrina, your support is always appreciated 😊
It looks phenomenal! Congrats to you both... You won't want to swap it for the smaller DL in 6months time with all that space & extra features! Looks like a great buy 👌🏻😊
Thank you Ruth..I know, we have just been sat in it having a cup of tea and saying how fantastic it is. Have a nice weekend 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow oh... Perfect treat - tea in your caravan or motor home! Enjoy... I'm jealous! X❤️x
The van looks ace you might even keep it and save a few quid what was the stearing lock
Thanks Robert, we are pleased with the new motorhome. The steering wheel lock is Maypole MP9045 😊
Ay Up ... what a good un!!
With you all the way in your decision Karina & Jules - get out there !!
Chin up stay positive and keep safe
Howard & Sandra xx
Thank you Howard and Sandra 😊
Great to see you both staying positive.
Thank you 😊
Lovely motorhome guys,excellent choice.Adria do top quality-fact. Current models are really great but your 2016 model probably has an edge on quality since all manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to be more cost effective,which usually translates in to using less robust materials and various design tweaks for the conversion. Your 690 looks the business,rock solid. I suspect your greatest challenge will be downsizing after getting used to all that lovely space and comfort. Enjoy your Summer travels ( with hab aircon!),looking forward to seeing your interesting informative vlogs,and thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you so much Ray and yes, I think the build quality on these older models is absolutely excellent. Thank you for following our travels, enjoy yours too 😊 Karina and Jules
Very nice MH and fantastic presentation, as usual. Did anyone else think from the title you’d had a change of heart and were cancelling delivery of your MH and were getting another caravan? 😆
🤣 Yes that would have been a huge change of plan! Thank you for watching our update and have a lovely weekend 😊 Karina
I always enjoy and appreciate your videos. Still waiting to win the lottery to buy my caravan or motorhome so living vicaripusly. You two keep on trucking!
Thank you Morag, I hope you have a win! 😊
Thanks for showing us the Adria Compact dl Supreme....on TH-cam before we ordered in Oct. 2019 as our first ever motorhome......We ended up with picking up mid July 2020.dye to COVID...Then had gaslow and external bbq point fitted by late September....Left UK in hurry on first trip ferry to Bilbao en route Algarve....stayed same site at Silves.Cycled every other day....back Jan 15th for covid jabs.now sitting waiting in our drive....thanks you very helpful.must follow you....where are you on 13th?...WE going to shuttlreith air shiw 2nd May..Jim'n'Sue
We are heading to Devon for our first trip Jim..counting down! 😊
Hi Karina and Jules.
Hey guys you have to do what's best for you. All that stress of waiting for your new motorhome can be put on hold for now, get out and enjoy life with your 16 plate Adria.
Don't forget to do some great reviews of the sites you visit.
Shame the caravan isn't going to happen, but hey great motorhome.
You're a lovely couple and I have enjoyed the great interaction with you now we are friends.😉
Keep safe and have a fantastic year also keep those vlogs coming.
Pete and Su.
Thanks Pete, when I saw the door on the right hand side I knew it would be perfect for pitching up right next to a few caravanners 😉 We are really pleased with it and we will still be taking a caravan trip in June as far as I know at this time. Have a lovely weekend 😊 Karina
That is a beautiful van. I’m sure you will have a great time in it. I’m so looking forward to getting out in Madge. Gill
Thank you, I bet you cannot wait, not long now until we are touring again 😊
Looks like a lovely van .. ticks all the boxes for me 👍🍻
Thank you 😊
really pleased for you, right idea, great plan..enjoy
Thanks and you have a lovely weekend 😊 Karina
What a lovely Motorhome, the colours on the inside and outside really do it justice, it looks brand new! Congratulations we are looking forward to seeing your first trip away in 2021 and agree completely with your decision - life is for living so make the most of it and don’t worry about a bit more money if you can afford it 👍😁❤️
Thank you..I think we are all ready to get back to enjoying touring again and better times. 😊Have a lovely weekend, Karina and Jules
I think you’ve got the best layout available for either Motorhome or caravan & a tv at either end to boot.
Thanks Pete 😊
Very nice Motorhome.
Let’s hope you have many great trips away in it. 👍
Thanks Tom, lots planned and hopefully a good summer ahead. Have a good weekend 👍
Do you think the steering lock is any good
For £20 yes, Maypole produce good stuff, don’t get me wrong a thief would soon have it cut off but it would slow then down and work alongside other security devices. Its robust enough and gives us a bit more peace of mind. Karina
Absolutely fantastic looking vehicle. We're made up for you both. Hope you get some amazing trips away in it. :-) :-) Ally & Alan
Thank you Ally and Alan, new adventures for us both 👍
Need to change too...here we drive...😉like to see you do a look through a adamo baliey dL model...
😊 We were due to do an Adamo but they weren’t ready at the factory. If I find one I will do it 😊 Karina
Nice layout. That will go on my shortlist. Can you say what the price of it was ? Thanks
This had a price of £52,995 but we didn’t pay that after negotiating on the price. Its a fantastic Motorhome, we are really pleased with it. The new Coral models are considerably more but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Adria. 😊 Thanks for watching, Karina
Hi guys , lov the bed lay out at least now u can go on your adventures, happy holidays
Thanks you Kev, I am always pleased when you drop in with a comment 😊 I hope you have had a nice weekend, Karina
Me again, on a new van, how much % should I expect to negotiate off a new price? Knowing this could mean we could spec up a little.
Hi Iann…right now you would be doing well to negotiate off the price by much. But, there will be dealer events running over the next few months so you may be several thousands of pounds worth of extras in a show deal. Its still worth seeing what dealer will offer you 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow I think we have written off this season so will look at a good winter deal for next year or order a 2022 model for collection next May time, whatever works out as the best option. We have just watched you video entitled Caravan or Motorhome. It was inspirational We as a family of 4 (7 & 11 year olds) are watching life go by and the bit where you and Jules talk about seizing the moment and getting out there any living your life was I think a defining moment for us as parents. We need to do this no matter what the cost. We don't have cash to buy so it will have to be a 20% deposit and the rest on finance but luckily we have really well paid jobs so can easily afford it. We are also lucky enough to have a villa in Cyprus (previous investment) which generates enough income to pay for it. I keep learning from all the videos, so expect more questions in the future, if you don't mind.
Thank you Iann, I always remember my family holidays as a child with my parents and you underestimate how important these holidays are sometimes. Campsites are a great place for kids to make friends in a safe environment. Many of our friends have children and we all meet up and have a great time. You only live once 😊👍 Have a lovely weekend, Karina
So pleased for you both. Great idea to get you out there again. Enjoy 🙌👍
Thanks guys...see you at Longleat 👍
Makes perfect sense.Very pragmatic decision
Thank you Gerard 😊
It’s nice to see you both
Thanks Gevin, will speak over the weekend 😊
Congratulations guys! Happy Travelling. 👍
Thank you John 😊
I enjoyed watching the Video. The Motorhome you both have chosen looks very nice 👍
Thank you Jamie 😊
That MH looks great, well done..👍
Thank you Rick 😊
Glad to see you back on the wheels again.. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you 👍
The difference is size seems insignificant. It's smart to go with the more powerful engine. I have a 450 hp diesel (11 L) and often pass smaller motorhomes struggling on steeper grades.
Wow thats quite an engine! 👍
@@HereWeTow It has a lot of weight to move. The coach is 42 feet long and we usually tow a 30' enclosed trailer with a Toyota Highlander inside. Total length put us 3 feet short of the interstate max.
That must be an amazing outfit you have 😊👍 Karina
@@HereWeTow It's currently in the middle of a refit (new furniture, plumbing, electrical, inverters, holding tanks etc), but when it isn't all torn apart it is a great way to see North America. Fuel economy (about 8 to 9 miles per US gallon highway) would be a big problem in Europe plus it is over the UK's 12m length limit.
It's really good for plowing through miles. This past October I drove it from Idaho to Maryland (southern route through SLC to I-70 and onto I-64 in St Louis) in 4 days. It was a little over 2,800 miles on two tanks of fuel (160 US gallons or about 600 liters per tank).
I love the USA, been quite a bit as I had family in California. You would cry if you saw the price of fuel here, it currently about £1.28 a litre. I hope your refit goes well, it sounds very exciting. Safe travels and enjoy your touring 😊👍
So happy for you both. Great plan! It’s not “loosing money”, it’s an investment in your own adventures. Life is for living, not saving £££S. Lynds xx
Thanks Radford family..enjoy your travels 😊👍 Karina
The motorhome looks lovely, enjoy.
Thank you 😊
Really pleased for you, a great move to get some nights away, as Baldrick would say “A Cunning Plan”
Cunning like a fox 🦊 Have a good weekend Colin 😊
Great news and lovely van!
Thank you Rob 😊
Fantastic guys! Looks fabulous and we are really pleased for you both. We agree with you life is for living and we are making some differences to our lives this year! Hopefully, you will get to see this later in the year , if all goes to plan! Best wishes Sue, Brian and The Westies.👍🐶🐾🐾🐾😀
Thank you 😊 Enjoy your travels when you get back out and happy touring 😊🐾🐾
I like the way the kitchen is designed , the space where the sink is , a great position a different outlook and Im assuming that that could be a towel holder above the sink?
If you're anywhere near Torquay when you come down to Devon this month, would love to meet up with you!
We are heading to north Devon this time but we will be in heading that way later this year. Drop me an email if you like 😊 Karina
Thanks for sharing great looking van.Maybe after using it you will cancel your order and keep it.
Thanks Ian, it is lovely so will be keen to see how we find it 😊
@@HereWeTow looking forward to the upcoming vlogs.
Hi guys just discovered you guys and subscribed. I’ll start watching your back catalogue but for now what is your back story that you mentioned? Can you direct me to that video. Many thanks great work. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Mark, basically we were both left the police in 2018 after 17 years. Both our Mums passed away which meant we took a bit of a change of direction in life. We moved to the south west and since then have been creating content within the leisure industry and creating content. 😊 Thats a quick summary of it 😂 Karina
@@HereWeTow Arrh thanks Karina appreciate the response. I love the back stories they get me inspired. We're on the brink of this journey ourselves just getting everything in place first. Love the new compact by the way, looking forward to seeing the review and your thoughts on it. Love the content, many thanks. Mark
Can joules drive this model?
Yes, this is a 3.5 tonne Motorhome so he will be found behind the wheel 😊
Congrats to you both enjoy it. Looks amazing 🤩
Thanks Mark 😊
Looks great guys, cracking layout 👍
Thank you 😊
Aww so pleased for u two xx I completely understand why u have done that at least by have got a motorhome u can be using instead of just waiting .I am quite a tight Yorkshire lass as well if I can get some thing cheaper I will xz take care 🤗🤗
Thanks Rachel, have a lovely weekend 😊 Karina
I’m struggling to see why you would swap this for a new one, put the money into travelling and chillin! Good luck to ya, love the adria. Telly is a “BAd Boy” Classic!
Thank you 😊 Yes, we will see how we get on with this one as we are really pleased with it. Karina
@@HereWeTow there’s a lot of Gin in the difference...
Bugger, thought you had got another caravan.!! Good choice it’s gorgeous 👍👍
😂Thanks Bernard
It's like gym membership... go three times a week and it's good value, once a month and it's expensive. Spread the loss over your adventures and I'm certain you wont be disappointed. You're also covered if there are further delays with your new (on order) motorhome.
That’s a very good way of looking at it and this is much more enjoyable than going to the gym! 😊 Thank you for watching, Karina and Jules
So happy for you guys. You deserve it you really do. You do a lot for the community and are great friends. Can't wait to see it very soon. Beautiful motorhome. You have got me and leanne thinking now. 🤔👍🐾🥋🦖
Thanks Gareth, see you at the end of the month, we are looking forward to it even more now. 😊👍
I've heard that they're looking at another two month delay to get caravans produced in France due to this week's lockdown, so I bet Slovenia will be the same. I think the money you might "lose" will be offset by being able to get out and enjoy the summer and have some fun this year. All the best to you both!
Thank you Cameron, yes it doesn’t look good does it. I think we made a sound choice. Take care and I’m looking forward to watching your next project😊 Karina
Hi guys just found your channel can I ask what jobs do you do or are you full time motor homer’s has we are looking for our first motorhome, me Karl
Want to do it full time Rosie the sensible one is saying we need a base what do you guys think?
Hi Karl, we have always had a house but did spend most of 2019 touring in our caravan. We work and tour most weekends and then other times during the year. Personally we would always want a home but other full timers may have a different view. Living full time in a Motorhome means it’s no longer a holiday or a trip, it becomes your life. Whatever you choose all the best with it 😊👍 Karina and Jules
How do I become a member please
Morning Rebecca, the details and link to the membership is below. It explains what you can expect as a member 😊 Karina
www.buymeacoffee.com/HereWeTow
Congratulations you two, looks to be an awesomesauce jobby, for a MoHome that is... ✅ 👏🏻
Thanks Rog 😊
Karina try Broadhembury caravan park in Kingsnorth Kent! 5* site :) ideal stop for continental trips
Thanks Bradley, I have written that down! 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow totally welcome! You and Jules will love the adult only area
Looking now..very nice 👍
You won't be disappointed
To me , the styling seems to be similar to what is put into yachts , do you agree?
its really nice , well done and enjoy .Your get to love it and not want the new one .
Thanks Paul 😊
So pleased for you guys it’s great 👍🥰🥰
Thanks Gail and Mark 😊👍
Yep us Yorkies no what we want got to confess I like the style to look forward to the review.
Thanks Brian 😊
Very nice, enjoy. 🙂
Thank you David 😊
That’s great guys, glad you got something sorted. Shame you’ve gone over to the dark side though 😁. All the best . Pete
Thanks Pete...we are caravanning again in June as we have something planned..have a great weekend 😊 Karina
@@HereWeTow I ll look forward to that. Miss your caravanning vlogs. Hope you guys have a good Easter !
Beautiful ! 😀😀
Thank you 😊
Absolutely so pleased for you guys, I believe in fate too Karina, this decision was definitely meant to be😘 we are all here only once and we have to make every day count. I’ll look forward to seeing how get on. What length is it? Enjoy guys x
Thank you Emma, fate is something I have always believed in. It is 7.38 metres long and the one we have ordered is 7 metres. Have a lovely weekend and take care, Karina 😊
Great happy holidays
Thanks Gerry 😊
Stunning van x
Thank you 😊
U give me some great tips and advice u should be on tv you explain things really well
Oh that’s a really nice thing to say and I appreciate it 😊 Karina
Good decision, a lot of people ordering a new van are going to be disappointed at the possible long waiting times.
Thank you, yes and I can see 2022 models being very limited from European manufacturers. Have a great weekend 😊 Karina and Jules
From my experience (only in caravans) site owners mostly do not want to take in these European style of Caravan/motor home with the entrance door on the WRONG side to British ones, so It seems daft buying one (unless your going exclusively to France all the time say).
From my experience last year with the Matrix Motorhome there was no issue at all as we just drove nose in. There is more discrimination towards European caravans than Motorhomes. I think most motorhome owners with doors on the offside would also agree 😊 Karina
For seven years we had a Hymer caravan, and now we have an A Class Rapido Motorhome which we’ve had for eight years. Both with habitation doors ‘on the wrong side’. Never on all the hundreds of UK sites that we have stayed on have we had a problem with which side of the unit the habitation door is on, this includes Caravan and Motorhome and Camping and Caravan Club sites. We always park on a pitch ensuring the view out of the unit is the best, whether driving in or reversing in. As European Motorhomes/Caravans are so common on UK sites with their ‘wrong side doors’ nobody bothers about it.
Lovely motorhome
Thank you Paul 😊
Yep Perfect, Enjoy 🙂🙂👍👍
Thanks Dave 😊
Maybe you will end up liking this 1 more than the DL order
A few people have said that Andrew, I am looking forward to getting away in it next week. 😊 Thanks for watching, Karina
Woooo hooo well done , so chuffed for you guys 👍🏻👍🏻. Bring on April 13th 🎉🔆xx
Thanks Kaz and Pete, i am just going to sit in it until the 13th now 😂 Have a lovely weekend!