Versatile Caravan for families AND Couples! Adria Altea 622DP Dart Full LIVE-IN Review
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Күн бұрынCheck out the gorgeous 2023 Adria Altea 622DP Dart and find your nearest dealer online: www.adria.co.uk/caravans
Even if you are not particularly looking for a caravan like this, do check out this review for some pointers as to what to look for when buying a caravan. I take you through many points to bear in mind, such as the size and weight of the caravan, the payload, length of beds, practicality, and so on.
For more detailed information about the weights and terms such as MTPLM, MiRO, the 85% Guideline etc, please see my video all about this subject:
• New to Caravans? START...
If you're looking at camping in comfort, then a caravan is a great idea. For UK holidays or adventures further afield, an Adria Caravan makes a luxurious and comfortable base. The Adria Altea Dart is a 4 berth touring caravan ideal for those new to caravanning.
00:00 - Introduction to the Adria Altea Dart
00:33 - Price, weights, and dimensions of the Adria Altea Dart - UK Spec
02:15 - Exterior of the Adria Altea Dart
05:31 - Towing this long caravan
08:22 - What's it like inside? Interior Review (Daytime)
26:58 - Night time interior review - Bed Sizes, lighting etc
35:00 - Breakages and Failures
36:34 - Good points, bad points, and who is this caravan aimed at?
41:02 - Outro
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@tuur Жыл бұрын
Hello Andrew. As I'm watching this video I'm reminded of all th things I have learned from you over the years watchin your videos. Not just things about motorhomes and caravans but video creation and KZfaq in general. So I think now a big 'thank you' is in order. THANK YOU MISTER DITTON! 😄
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@travellingtom6091 11 ай бұрын
Wonderful. Applies to me too. Not just practical things; the mentality has rubbed off on me too.
@dolorescraig8322 10 ай бұрын
You brought me right back to my childhood, but our caravan was only in the ha'penny place compared to this. Also happy memories of hols with my own children in caravans always by the sea. Something magical about this kind of holiday.
@colinrimmer789 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew I love Adria Caravans they make beautiful caravans but as someone who solely uses the vans facilities the showers not being one piece is a deal breaker. Come on Adria.
@marlajacques6947 Жыл бұрын
Yes! I’m an Adria fan anyways but it looks so inviting. Ted’s wee paws at the end are ever so cute❤
@IngramCars Жыл бұрын
Great Andrew, nicely done and very interesting.
@GaetanHobby Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Andrew for this very very good review and the images🎉🎉🎉
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Je t'en prie mon ami :)
@micknmaggs 10 ай бұрын
Love the bed, so important after an exhausting day out in the fresh air! Thank you for your great walk through of this caravan, so interesting and informative!!!!😊
@tombartram7384 11 ай бұрын
The prob with the benches in caravans is that they need to be firm enough to sit at the table to eat your dinner but comfy enough to zonk out and watch telly. Obviously for yourself, an assymetrical firm on one side and settee-esque on the other would be perfect. Your dogs would suss out which is the comfy side in about 0.1 of a second!
@davidmbell Жыл бұрын
A refreshingly honest review, good to hear the odd niggle you have, hopefully Adria take something away from this too.
@horne-vq7zy Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review, we viewed on today in Ipswich and was blown away by the caravan, your review highlighted a couple of issues but were not to concerned about them. Probably the very best in depth caravan review Ive ever watched. Thanks again Andrew.
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it.
@JohnRawlings5 Жыл бұрын
I love this Caravan. Adria have a nice and modern style.
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
They do indeed! Cheers John.
@caravaningincarathevan467 Жыл бұрын
I love that worktop
@Clover12346 Жыл бұрын
Ted is so cute
@katherinestevens6528 Ай бұрын
Love your cosy videos don't stop
@yaminthegrey Жыл бұрын
Hari Om I like the somewhat minimalist aesthetic of this design... meanwhile, I still await collection of my van! Soon... sooonn... YAM xx
@anneshirley1748 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, great review vlog as per!! Always loved the Adria caravans very stylish but I prefer a more homely cosy vibe but there you go! too big, I like the idea of the 361 2 berth that you mentioned, my preferred choice. I don't suppose you'll ever find a van that's perfect especially the shower cubicle! It's the same in a house, sealant never lasts forever and is a problem wherever it might be situated. But if someone said to me, would you like this caravan for a few weeks, well I'd bite their hands off!! Great filming, every detail carefully thought through! Falling in love with Ted more and more, he's so cute!! Loving Dougal too of course! So glad you did this video, 2 weeks with nothing was like going cold turkey!! Just greedy I suppose! Anyway, as usual looking forward to see what you do next! Only 2 months and I'm off to Scotland again!! Skerryvore are at Hebcelt this time! Plus, they're on in Shrewsbury in two weeks and yes, my sister and I will be there so look out Shrewsbury!! Take care, hope you're well, sending love and hugs xxx 🥰😘🐶🐕
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Thanks Anne, it certainly is a lovely caravan. I'm sure the two months will quickly pass :)
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Is it just me who has the problem with the road light cable popping off? Maybe it's to do with the cable being interfered with at Caravan Shows? I'd be interested to hear from other ADRIA owners to hear if this has happened to them as well.
@ilkyway5854 Жыл бұрын
Oh the lights on the Dometic: so ANNOYING so true. Great video as always!
@susanbinks8868 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, have missed seeing you! This has been an in-depth excellent review. The Caravan has a lovely layout, I'm with you on the Upholstery & would prefer a darker shade of Grey, loving the generous size of the Bed & the one you make up in lounge. Shame the Shower has the problem with sealant, definitely needs to be all One Piece. Overall a lovely Caravan & i would definitely be happy spending time in this, Dougal & Ted look well cosy sat in Lounge! Thank You for sharing, Lots of Love to You,Dougal & Ted 💖💖💖💜💜💜 XXXX
@garyrichardson865 Жыл бұрын
Love the drone shots 😊👍x
@caravanstuff2827 Жыл бұрын
It would be nice if they offer a front chest of drawers for the uk !!.♥️🇬🇧🇺🇦
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
YES, 100%!
@DaveDiver1 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andre, just watched your latest video. I noticed on this and a few others that you have the Safefill gas bottle in use, the original blue one. I have one the same being a long time user. I do a lot of rallies and have found it a cost effective solution. Mine is nearing its 10 year test date and I now also have one of the latest models and alternate between them. Yours has gaffs tape around it, I have a jubilee clip around mine as the case has shown some spread. I cant’t see that you have done a video on the options for refillable. I think it would be something that would make a good video. I do fear though that LPG at the pump will get harder to find. Maybe if more caravan/Motorhome uses adopted it we can stretch it out further. Keep up the good work.
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
You're right, availability is getting more challenging. I think Gaslow are hoping to persuade motorhome and caravan dealers to have LPG tanks and become resellers, which makes sense. This Safefill cylinder I was using was borrowed from a friend, I have a smaller Gaslow in my own van. Thanks for watching!
@MrGomersall 7 ай бұрын
Thank you. I was about to purchase a caravan from a uk manufacturer until I read online reviews regarding quality and aftersales care. No names mentioned! Your review was so thorough that I decided to go and view the dart, and it was an immediate purchase. After much anticipation, we collected 2 weeks ago and definitely has lived up to expectations. Our dealer has changed the direction of the bedroom socket as per your suggestion, and we have yet to find a single fault. I have checked the main cable and it seems very well supported with metal clips, but have added a few cable ties just in case ! Once again, thanks for the superb and in depth review
@andrewjditton 7 ай бұрын
That's great to hear. So pleased you're delighted with your Dart. Enjoy!
@royale4318 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, beautiful van and great, balanced review as ever. Re the TV issue, while I agree, I can't fathom why anyone would prefer to stare at an electronic box than take in the view from that window; if someone really couldn't possibly live without their daily dose of soaps, presumably it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to feed a coax cable along the back of the offside bench and put a light-ish TV on the fold out flap next to the sink, using the full U-shape lounge for viewing?
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Good idea! But I'm with you - I have enough of screens in my life! :)
@sparkmeister4706 Жыл бұрын
ive been looking at this model for 2/3 years. But for me it just misses the mark on so many levels. 2 years ago the steel wheels and blue fabric was a no no. The TV postion in lounge isnt the best either. Now the price for me you'd expect to see a stereo. window in the door a better pump and alde heating. and the kitchens always seam to miss the mark in caravans now. we need worktop space rather then unusable glass lids. Id rather it have 1 gas ring 1 electric ring and a sink right at the back. BUT, the layout is great ( minus TV situation )
@raymondporter2094 Жыл бұрын
Yet ANOTHER very good and comprehensive review, Andrew. The moveable track lighting seems a nice touch. I absolutely agree with you about the sealant around the base of the shower being undesireable. Maybe it doesn't matter to those who always go to caravan sites & therefore use site facillties, but those of us who normally camp on farmers' fields, on DA meets, THSs etc, who still want a shower every day, will inevitably suspect that the sealant will come away/degrade over time and that may very well lead to dampness in the van. Obviously caravans being driven around on UK roads will certainly have some flex in them and that makes sealant issues almost a certainty. Not good. I am surprised that Adria have failed to deal with the cable issue which you highlighted some years ago. Bearing in mind that a few cable ties must cost only pennies, and that they resolve the issue perfectly well, it is something Adria should attend to. Same comment applies to electric sockets that are not properly aligned. But, overall, a clearly favourable review. I think your very professionally produced reviews are the most reasonable, observant and influential on KZfaq and I'd always want to know what YOU thought before buying.
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
You're very kind Raymond, thank you!
@sineadmcshanemindfulness Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Andrew. This is so useful for us as we pick up our new Adria Dart from the dealer in a few weeks. We will look out for the plug and electrics under the caravan as well as keep an eye on the shower. Excellent knowledge in advance for us to be aware of. Great video as always 🎉
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Great stuff! I'm sure you'll love it. Enjoy!
@heyholetstow Жыл бұрын
Lovely van, if we had the bigger tow car (and more cash) we would love one. Like that little shelf thing in the kitchen. Can you get these for other vans? Ps, how are you getting on with the 304? Would love to see a review of it now you’ve had it a year or so.
@davidmbell Жыл бұрын
Very nice indeed. Love the layout. Very much three rooms. Would really suite us. My only niggles would be ; the awning light needs to be above the door (for smaller porch awnings) the near side window is irritatingly smaller than the offside. Why not have them match, even if the door would encroach it a little. Finally, not a fan of the hob/sink and work top arrangement. I prefer a permanent drainer and somewhere to put an electric kettle. Seems a lot of van for the money.
@christianmarler21 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks! Now I’m tempted to sell my Xplore 304 because I could do with more space! Just wondering how the range compares to the smaller caravan? I think Aerodynamics is going to become very important in the Caravan world.
@richtea7868 Жыл бұрын
Maybe you can explain, why do they put the caravans with the lower weights and then people have to up grade them? Is it just a plate or does the chassis get changed? I don’t understand it Thanks for a great review. These are lovely caravans. Especially the colour makes them look really modern
@davidmbell Жыл бұрын
Makes it more appealing to more owners, the heavier it is (or more capacity) the more folk it might put off as would be too heavy for their car.
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
What David said! Also check out my vid from a couple of weeks ago about weights where I explain this. Cheers.
@darrenwilson8042 Жыл бұрын
That front opening cupboard in the lounge was not aligned well - the top and bottom had a lip above and below where they were poorly fitted - see @ 18.02 on
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
I think the hinge needs adjusting - this caravan was not PDI'd before I had it.
@steve1962 8 күн бұрын
Just spotted one of these at £23k.....£6k cheaper - I know it's now a year old but that's great value - wish I was in a position to snap it up.
@TheBlueOwl21 Жыл бұрын
A enjoyable video Andrew. The caravan is modern looking, nice and bright, However for me it just lacks that ‘wow’ factor.
@sparkmeister4706 Жыл бұрын
especially at the price! Its very ikea
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
It did for me at first. But once I'd lived in it for a couple of weeks I fell in love with the fact that it just 'worked'!
@davidmcleish8103 Жыл бұрын
Andrew - great content as usual, I just have 1 question? MTPLM and towing weight - can you legally tow a caravan with a bigger MTPLM than your towing weight? I ask this as the advice I was given was you could not (although the impression I was given in the reply I got from the Caravan and Motorhome Club was the weren't entirely sure!) - I'm curious about this as your caravan has an MTPLM of 1650kg and your car has a max towing weight of 1600kg Keep up the great work - it was a pleasure for Fiona and I to meet you last year at the NEC!
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Hi David, I checked this out with the technical department of the Camping and Caravanning Club before making the video before this one about weights. If you have a car trailer with an MTPLM of 3500kg, and it weighs 500kg unladen, you can tow it unladen with any car that can legally tow 500kg and above. It's the ACTUAL weight of the trailer that counts, not the maximum technically permitted weight. I towed the Dart at 1550kg to keep it below the 1600kg limit of the EV6.
@franhiatt1 4 ай бұрын
The shower sealant issue would be a deal breaker for me. The last thing you want with a new caravan is to have to re-do what should have been picked up by the factory.
@perlundin86 Жыл бұрын
Lovely video as always! And I can say that we want this model in the rest of Europe! So good looking and nice layout! But in the UK the Altea is positioned as a higher class compared to the rest of Europe and for example, we only have one Altea-model with panoramic front window and that is the 392 LH. In other words the smallest model. I would love to have the Dart but with a transverse island bed so it could be slightly shorter. A length mounted island bed always adds more to the length. But this caravan range makes so much sense. Focus on light weight but roomy and not entry level. Perfect for EV-drivers. Regarding the lack of external outlets, is it allowed in UK to use a splitter for the extension cable? I remember that you've said that charging needs to be done from the caravan? Why is the rule made like this?
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
I have no idea why the rules are like this! No, we are not permitted to use splitters in the UK, we can't be trusted... :-/
@ColsPinballMods Жыл бұрын
Great review as always Andrew 🙏 I put my life on hold a year ago due to the unmentionable Disease choosing my Kidney to hitchhike onto but thankfully I came out of a big Op only a few weeks ago and🤞ill get the all clear and that unwanted hitchhiker never returns. I to own an EV6 hence joining your channel a while ago and now things are looking up I’m back looking again and being a Famalam of 3 looks a top contender albeit I was hoping for something a little more compact after owning a Eriba Touring many yers ago. You now have me excited after mentioning the Adria 391 as I loved there small 2 person one due to the funky look and lighter weight! Has anything else cropped up similar in the past several month worth considering? Thanks in advance keep up the great work and give little fellas a tickle under the chin from me ❤️
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Glad to here you're through the worst of it. Other than the Eribas the only other cool small van could be the T@b 320, but the three of you would need to sleep on the one huge bed. The Action 391PD (the one I like) is only a two berth, but the 391PT coming to the UK has two double beds, one above the other.
@Taffyappleify Жыл бұрын
As always you're a consummate professional, an engaging and thorough review of the Adria. Would love to see you do a similar review of your Xplore 304, a 12 month review this August would be fantastic?
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Watch this space! ;)
@user-cb4zn6ns7d 11 ай бұрын
for this price range or lower what would be your top 3 caravan for couple
@carolynandcocohaywood2638 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, Dougal and Ted, the caravan is very nice. It’s got a good layout but I could never tow anything that long. Doesn’t Ted sleep on the bed with you and Dougal?
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
No, that is Dougal's privilege as Top Dog.
@jonathanmcaleece9834 Жыл бұрын
Is a caravan a disadvantage on the continent in comparison to a motorhome? I love the thought of a caravan as u have the tow car to go and explore but I hear caravans aren’t allowed into french aires?
@carlos76437 Жыл бұрын
Motorhome "aires" across Europe are meant for motorhomes and campervans. Caravans have to be parked at campsites.
@jonathanmcaleece9834 Жыл бұрын
@@carlos76437 thanks.
@ilkyway5854 Жыл бұрын
I am in Germany and we have a caravan and are LOVING it. Never a problem with weight. The car is free for exploring. We can swap the car out but the caravan stays (or vis versa if need be). Plus: our car is a VW bus and the kits sleep in it. So at night we have two dedicated bedrooms and the seating area always stays up for the early birds of the family.
@jonathanmcaleece9834 Жыл бұрын
@@ilkyway5854 I’m from the uk I love the thought of a caravan but it means you have to book in somewhere all the time. So I think I’ll go for a motorhome but if you could stay at aires I’d go with a caravan. I think it’s silly not letting caravans stay a night at an aire as long as they stayed hooked up to the car etc. just use it to rest a night before moving on to your destination
@ilkyway5854 Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanmcaleece9834 true that is a downside. My parents have a motor home and that is easier and cheaper. But you can stay over night at the big Autohof or Rastplatz in Germany. Mind you they are loud due to the proximity to the motor ways. Happy camping I say!
@lindakirk698 Жыл бұрын
No fly screen on the door??? Like the drop down kitchen blind. Not keen on the bedroom sockets & bedside locker. Don't like the shower door opening onto both side Good review otherwise
@andrewjditton Жыл бұрын
Yes, there is a screen on the door! I just forgot to mention it, d'oh!
@mortenthenorwegian2875 Жыл бұрын
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