Should we or shouldn't we

[scorpio stu]

As the title says should we or shouldn't we.
We have been offerered an Adria Forma 2 berth caravn in immaculate condition with a full awning and all accessories for £800. It's a work colleague of mine and her parents owned the van and then gave it to my colleague who doesn't use it.
I have a 2.5 auto zt-t 180 with a twin electrics tow bar already so no problem with towing it.
The dilema is we are a family of 2 adults 3 kids but one being 18 next 14 and youngest 10. 18yr old obviously isn't interested but the other two are. wonder if we can get 4 plus labrador in a 2 berth.We had vans for a long time starting with a Lunar venus 5 berth then a brand new twin axle 6 berth elddis emperor then a 5 berth hobby 540uk. I'd love to get it especially as she said she will take 100 per month to make it easier.
Any thoughts on the dilems..I'll post pictures soon

[Dave Goody]

Simple do the same as we did, we slept in the 2 berth, kids and dog in the awning. You can let them in the van for feeding [optional] :D

[markvh]

get it and pitch a small 2/3 man tent outside for the kids.........

[reworht]

If the 'van is dry, at that price, its an absolute bargain - go for it!
We spent years with a two berth, two kids in the awning, and then as one of them got older, £25 worth of pup tent for him to sleep in.

[scorpio stu]

Like the thinking..is there a decent upload site for pictures so I can post them,photobucket keeps freezing

[scorpio stu]

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[scorpio stu]

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[scorpio stu]

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[scorpio stu]

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[scorpio stu]

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[sikelsh]

You would be mad not to really, it looks in great nick

in terms of sleeping, ours is only a 2 berth and when the kids come we just put the annexes on the awning

http://www.glossopawnings.com/categories/Annexes/

Simon

[windrush]

Looks like you could have a real bargain there

[sikelsh]

Forgot to say, me and the missus sleep in the annex, and kids in the caravan as its easier not to have to set up the double bed

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14005&stc=1&d=1336985482

[RPWC]

At nthat price,in such good condition,its a snip,Adria caravans are very lightweight,and I have owned mine now for 5 years.Go for it:D

[Holy Count]

No question!! Go for it ! Kids in awning or these small two man tents, caravan being the centre of operations, with all the facilities. In a few years the kids will be off on thier own thing and you will still have the van to escape with.

[funtime frankie]

What a beauty...& a fantastic price....Go for it!:cool:

[scorpio stu]

What a beauty...& a fantastic price....Go for it!:cool:


Just trying to convince the wife

[RPWC]

Just trying to convince the wife
Show her this post LOL:D

[ssizefive]

Get it bought!! That makes my old van that i have just bought for £500 look a bit of a wreck.
Looks like a bargain to me.

Steve.

[scorpio stu]

Well I have convinced the wife but now can't get hold of my work colleague..grrr

[scorpio stu]

Going to view on Saturday afternoon..fingers crossed

[scorpio stu]

So who said not to buy ? and the reasons..Thanks
We have bought it and getting it the first week of August..something else to hammer the over time for now.

[scorpio stu]

Does anyone know if you can fit a bike rack to the rear of this make ?

[whitevanman]

Don't know about the bike thing stu but glad you bought it we have the older Adria and yours looks in much better nick and a good price too, mind you my littleone is good at destroying everything she touches lol

[scorpio stu]

Don't know about the bike thing stu but glad you bought it we have the older Adria and yours looks in much better nick and a good price too, mind you my littleone is good at destroying everything she touches lol


Didn't think we would get another van but this came up cheap and in great condition plus the new car has a tow bar fitted so why not !