Quality
and Style;
it’s in the Alpina dna
Alpina, and the Scandinavian market for which it was originally conceived, both hold a special place in the heart of Adria Mobil. The company’s very first caravan, the Adria 375, was designed especially for the Swedish market way back in 1965. This new concept caravan was towed over 2,000km to Stockholm for display at a local fair where it went down a storm. The rest, as they say, is history.
Despite this initial success in Scandinavia, the company refused to stand still. Innovation is in Adria’s DNA. In 1969, Adria became the first caravan manufacturer to adopt Alde warm water central heating in its Scandinavian models. Shortly after in 1972, Adria became the first manufacturer in Europe to introduce double glazed windows in caravans, ensuring comfort and warmth during even the most harsh Arctic winter. Fifty years later, Adria is still a market leader in Scandinavia. For this, we can thank the desirable Alpina. Alpina epitomises a mouth-watering combination of Scandinavian style, superior insulation, outstanding quality, a bright and spacious interior, and an outstanding level of warmth and comfort. ‘It is important for us to construct a caravan with the emphasis on quality, elegance, and space to breathe,’ enthuses Erna Povh, Project manager for caravan programme at Adria Mobil. Not only does Erna sometimes take her work home with her, she takes her work on holiday too. When not in the office perfecting the latest caravan design, she is on a campsite putting her design creations to the test in the real world with five of the toughest and most critical judges that she could possibly choose; her children. Those crazy Scandinavians think nothing of taking a holiday in their caravans in the middle of winter with snow piled high, up to the roof.
It goes without saying that the level of insulation and efficiency of the central heating system have to be exceptional. A rigorous testing regime in a cold chamber ensures that Alpina remains warm and cosy. However, a high quality of light is crucially important too.
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Andrew Ditton is a widely-respected British leisure journalist. You can find out more about Andrew at andrewditton.com
Great things come in small packages
TO PRODUCE A CARAVAN AS APPEALING AND SPACIOUS AS THE ALPINA IN A COMPACT PACKAGE REQUIRES INNOVATION - ADRIA INNOVATION.
Despite the fact that Alpina was created for the Scandinavian market, it is a caravan that works supremely well in other countries too. I was lucky enough to spend a few nights in the new Alpina 583LP at the beautiful Camping Šobec at Lake Bled, Slovenia. Pitched up next to the clear blue lake at Šobec and surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains, the Alpina was given a magnificent opportunity to show off its strength and its comfort.
To the rear of the caravan, the French Bed features Adria’s desirable ‘lounging’ feature; both sides of the bed can be independently raised and used as a sumptuous recliner.
Parallel sofas have been replaced with a cosy yet spacious and inviting seating group. A large television can be concealed in the sideboard unit, ready to pop up into view when required.
That gorgeous ‘Panorama’ window lets natural light flood in during the day. At night, over 30 metres of LED lighting allows you to create any ambience you wish.
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