LIVE IN TEST
ADRIA ADORA TIBER
The new 8ft-wide four-berth from the Slovenian brand offers generous space and smart styling
Words and photos John Sootheran
C-shaped lounge seating is opulently upholstered for maximum comfort
Understated exterior has grey sidewalls, blue graphics and tinted windows all around
LOVE ’EM OR hate ’em, 8ft-wide caravans are here to stay – and one company that does the concept very well is Adria. Some people worry about the extra girth when it comes to towing, but in our experience that additional six inches makes a surprising difference to the living space, but less to its towability.
In simple terms, we’re sold on the concept; but we’re still giving this neartwo-tonne tourer a very rigorous trial.
Design
The new Tiber offers a happy medium between less-is-more Continental styling and more-is-more British caravan design.
It comes with everything the demanding caravanner could desire, but delivers it with a certain sleek minimalist style.
The fabrics are in a simple grey that’s practical and smart; the smooth woodgrain finish (with chic metallic inserts) delivers a light and airy feel; and the hardwearing vinyl floor features a restrained linear pattern on grey, with the option to cover it with loose-fit carpets if you prefer.
The exterior is similarly understated, with grey sidewalls, simple blue graphics and tinted windows all around. These are particularly noticeable on the front panel, which arcs back dramatically in a generous expanse of window and (very large) sunroof. At each side of the windows is a metallic grab handle, above which is a curvaceous ‘sidewall spoiler’ –a sort of aerodynamic blade. It looks good, and is perhaps the only element of the new Tiber where style rather outweighs practicality.
The back wall has slimline, contemporary lights, which are set into a windowless, damage-resistant ABS panel. The Adria branding here looks classy.
The Tiber’s entrance has a stable-door design, which is always handy for those touring with small children or pets. It has one of the smartest and most substantial uncoupling mechanisms on the market.