Adria Twin SGX640 Review 1 Year On

[@davidsaunders1125]

This is a really informative video What every one needs !

[@justincarlson8703]

you got the best van set up i ever seen yp keep up the great work

[@trauttmj]

Just bought the 2023 model. Looooongggg wait! Thanks for the fantastic review and all the tips. Much appreciated.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Yes everyone on the FB group are saying about the long wait. We was lucky we bought the show model so was very little wait

[@alanbenham4139]

Superb informative VLOG. I'll be watching some of your others. Thank you.

[@kalveenagriffiths7362]

I’m glad I found this Excellent review just what we needed we are also going to downsize.Thank you.

[@PeterMenzies-t4r]

Great in depth review, lots to think about and some great mods, thanks!

[@campbellgavin3613]

As usual very informative and wise and knowledgable advice.many thanks

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Dont know about wise 😂 thanks for comment

[@johnlong3214]

Good, honest review, thank you for your time and for sharing. 👍 + 🔔 and a second 👍 for the Stroopwafels.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Thanks for the comment, we loved ❤ the Stroopwafels and the kids when we got home 😊

[@stuartw969]

Great review; honest, informative and relevant 👍

[@williamhurley8407]

Thanks for the review. We have ordered a very similar van the Rapido V68.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Glad it was of help happy camping

[@williamhurley8407]

I note your comments about gas. One of the things that attracted me to the Rapido was it takes two 13kg Calor cylinders with auto change over. Or you can can have an 11kg refillable and a 13kg Calor mixture. I had thought about the diesel/electric boiler (which I have on my current van) but decided that with that amount of gas storage it was not necessary. I have bought separately two lithium 100ah batteries with Bluetooth and built in heaters. I will replace the two lead acid batteries supplied with the van. I was surprised that you only have one battery and 300w solar. I would have thought with that much solar you would have had at least a second battery.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Hi Hurley, I have a 200aH lithium battery which is way more than we ever use, the 300-watt solar is adequate to give good charge in summer but in winter will not produce much. I am installing a home off grid system with 300w panels and in October flat position on a roof in good sun will give 5A output and in cloudy days will be lucky to get 1A output. Gas is getting harder to come by few people now on groups I am on are starting to struggle getting gas. I think in the future I will be looking at increasing the vans power to sun everything on 12v or maybe upgrade to a 24v system The diesel heater is excellent as I never need to worry about the fuel due to it running of the diesel tank. I was looking at installing a 12v heater on hot water system but now you mention diesel water heating this would be something I might also look into

[@Dillinger.]

Big help, thank you for this vid, mines been on order since last may 21, hope it turns up this year🤞🏻fiat delays with production.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

A lot of people on the Adria FB group are all waiting for there vans like you say a big delay at the moment

[@KiwisFlyTheCoop]

Fantastic, we are looking at coming to the UK and travelling and this is one of the models we are looking at then taking back to NZ. Your video was very informative

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Thank you, good luck with getting your van. If you do remember to join the Facebook group for more information

[@richardmapley3380]

Great video and so informative. We're looking to upgrade our 600 SP to a 640 SGX, your video has provided us with many of the answers to questions we had.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Thanks, why are you upgrading to 640, we was almost going to get the 600 as its better for parking but did not like to clime over each other getting in and out of bed

[@richardmapley3380]

@@BrackstonesTravelAdventures the climbing over each other to get in and out of bed is the main reason for changing, however we travel with 2/3 push bikes, one of them electric and the chance to travel with them inside is also a major advantage. Have loved the 600 and had many amazing trips, just need to find the ‘right’ 640 to replace it.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Understand, especially with electric bikes will be better in the back due to weight or on a hitch rack. Good luck with your search they are becoming rare to find and going up in price, I expect you will get a good price for yours. If you have not already done so, worth joining the Adria Twin FD group it will sell easy on there

[@tgifriday1]

We are picking our 2020 vehicle up this Wednesday. Quite excited ti be honest! so starting to look on here at folks tweeks and their thoughts, we are not novices, its just that our bodies demand more luxury, as we get older! for example Ive just come back from a 3 week 4x4 Morocco trip in the Land Rover 110 sleeper conversion..We are encouraged by your vid!

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Good luck with your van. Hope its more comfortable

[@ianbrown5924]

fantastic review, some really good info. thank you.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@joesoy9185]

The folding plastic step from Lakeland is wonderful for vans and motorhomes. There are so many uses for it, but specifically In your case, you can put your feet on it when sitting on the loo.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

😁 Yes need it with little legs 😂

[@martin66f]

Thx. Good video. FB Group is good. Spare wheel and Jack out. Good with extra solar. Cool about the AC/DC TV and Sound booster. Good info on slide door protection. Nice homemade shells. 98 or 138 liter fridge. Nice back window protection. Nice things under the bed. Link to the boxes in the back?

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

thanks for watching boxes are on Amazon similar to the ones in link below www.amazon.co.uk/Bonlife-Folding-Storage-Ottoman-Bedroom/dp/B08QS33WPW/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=18SY3BBN1PDT7&keywords=large+storage+boxes+bench&qid=1649959134&sprefix=large+storage+boxes+benc%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTVlKTzBRMjdENVcyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDMwNDc4WkpITUtSNFM3TEpBJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2NTgxOTJLVUI4WTFHM0g5TFcmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

[@3000clare]

So helpful this video, thanks :) Do you think there is an option to fit a composting toilet in a van like this?

[@johnjohnson-lx9xi]

Hi many thanks for the video could you advise on the wood you had the rear box made out of as looking to do something similar tia

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Hi, if you mean the seating boxes, we actually bought them from Amazon. They are called Nyxi Ottoman. link below. www.amazon.co.uk/Nyxi-Ottoman-Foldable-Storage-Bedroom/dp/B085DRDSKW/ref=asc_df_B085DRDSKW/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=430805529020&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5594364719633446773&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-907389775160&mcid=a3fbade744b73249b7c94e047ed0964d&ref=&adgrpid=103002100027&th=1

[@marcjuffkins9578]

Great review thank you!

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@wobby1516]

If your buying a inverter, buy a pure sine wave inverter! It’s a bit dearer but way better and things like a coffee machine will work on it and won’t work with the cheaper modified sine wave inverters. We made the mistake of fitting a modified sine wave inverter and replaced it for a pure sine wave version..

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Will be, i have a cheap inverter to get started but would like to get the Renogy inverter which has auto change, so when its all connected to the vans distribution board it will switch to EHU supply when plugged in and inverter battery supply when EHU is not plugged in

[@Braapncamp]

A very helpful video covering all! Golden for new buyers. Any day from now, you will have the barn door vanlife style as well ☝️😁🙌☀️

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Thanks you, Loretta still looking to get the back doors open. I see you get more nicer opportunities to get yours open

[@Braapncamp]

@@BrackstonesTravelAdventures It was a rear door opening Easter as well, but I actually forgot to take that classic photo... But I captured other stuff 😂🙌. I have seen a video out so I will catch up your latest!

[@An.Individual]

28:55 the 600 does have back windows in the doors. Just thought, does he mean down the sides I wonder?

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Yes I meant the side ones I did think after editing it people might think I meant back door😁

[@nickhoward9343]

Really interesting content thank you

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@liamkilbride6828]

Good informative video. Just interested in the metal upgrade for the mosi net on the side loading door. Where could I get one as I have the same problem with it coming of the runners all the time?

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Try your dealer it was an adria mod should be free. If not ask on FB group sure someone new where you can get one

[@wobby1516]

Looking at your 13amp outlet by the sliding door I’d be inclined to replace it with a waterproof version. I know if it’s raining you’d shut the door but just in case I’d still replace it. Love the front roof light, it’s a really nice feature and like you said makes a nice airy feel to the cab. Fitting the shunt is a very good idea, can’t understand why their not fitted as standard. They are way more accurate at showing battery state of charge even with lead acid and especially with lithium. I’ve replace my leisure battery for lithium and my goodness what a difference thats made, a bit expensive but in the long run way better.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Will never have door open in any wet weather very open to element and will do lot damage so I did not opt for waterproof socket which will be unusable with the door closed. Agree Lithium is so much better and to be honest i cant believe with new vans they are not now standard fit seeing as the vans are so expensive

[@nicholasjones7312]

Good tips and a great review

[@startaylor123]

Fantastic review and indeed van 😍🍾🍾🍾🎄

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Thank you kindly

[@chriseverington9699]

Excellent review

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Thank you kindly

[@GKS7584]

TY guys!

[@torquesteer2657]

Great video!

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Thanks

[@paweszady998]

Thank you for your video it gave me a lot of information I needed before purchasing my Adria. Have you figured out the "maximum of watts" of solar panels that can be placed on your roof in your configuration?

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Hi, I have not got the van anymore we have changed to an Auto Trail but I can say we could have added an extra panel at the rear and if they where all 120 watts this would be a total of 480W. To be honest the 300 watts we had with Lithium could run for weeks no issues even in the winter months

[@michaelhartley11]

when you mentioned the phone holder for use when travelling, is that for mapping or other? I dont have that holder on my Ducato but I do have the same media and use Android auto for map reading even though there is the fiat one installed. the fiat one is fine and you can input your dimensions for rd avoidence but i do find it frustrating that I have to alter the units to MPH etc from KM. I cant seem to find a permanent change for this.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Yes we use the phone holder to hold our phones and use google maps as our sat nav. I prefer this as the passenger can grab it zoom in on maps and change route quickly whist on the road. I find all sat nave very slow to control. This one on the van is not great for zooming in and out of the maps to see the final destination etc. Google maps also has much better live update on traffic. We now never use the fiat satnav

[@stefandbo]

I've noticed 34:11 that you backdoor handle (Inside) is installed on the upper left part of the door. Did you installed this yourself how did you do it? Or where can you buy/find that part to install this😀

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

I did not install this myself must have been done by Adria, however it does not work something I need to fix at some point.

[@peterpiscator]

Hi Thx for a great review, very helpful. One question, where did you buy the boxes you placed under the fridge? What is the brand/model and sizes of these boxes? Thx again!

[@APS_2000]

Great review and good timing as I have just bought a Adria Twin 640 SLB. really like your mod of additional 3-pin sockets, which I will definitely steel! could you share the TV model and perhaps the link for the storage containers? Keep up the good info. Love it!

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

thanks, link below to the storage containers. not sure they will fit in the SLB and you do get more storage I believe in the SLB. TV was LG 22MT44D - I bought a 5A 12v to 19v converter on ebay to run the TV. I did do a Vlog on the conversion for any 19v tvs, kzbin.info?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTVfemljQml3YnA2RGJhVmRtYVprNDZFTkFkd3xBQ3Jtc0tuN0lVWEcyRFZmcm9rRFhNY0k0aHNxb1daTWhtMVNuWEJndloxQkR4VXJBWWczdDdXd1hxcjdJYUtYQk1QRVJyNmN0Nkxib2pNb09YVUFDNFpNYkVkMUNSaDI5QkFoWldMQjBmNm5Fci1vUXpxN283bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FBonlife-Folding-Storage-Ottoman-Bedroom%2Fdp%2FB08QS33WPW%2Fref%3Dsr_1_3_sspa%3Fcrid%3D18SY3BBN1PDT7%26keywords%3Dlarge%2Bstorage%2Bboxes%2Bbench%26qid%3D1649959134%26sprefix%3Dlarge%2Bstorage%2Bboxes%2Bbenc%252Caps%252C282%26sr%3D8-3-spons%26psc%3D1%26spLa%3DZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTVlKTzBRMjdENVcyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDMwNDc4WkpITUtSNFM3TEpBJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2NTgxOTJLVUI4WTFHM0g5TFcmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&stzid=UgxpBcZvLy7VUcgDM1p4AaABAg.9_lh7WNEj259_oJUqDgX8h

[@nigehogg133]

Brilliant video, really useful. You must be a ex squady with a laundry bag like that 😂

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Good observation skill 🤣 yes ex RAF engineer. 😁

[@TheSpud1408]

Hi, great informative video. Did you ever fit the metal clip to the bottom of the flyscreen?

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

No I tried but it kept making the screen tighter to operate

[@pauldavis4583]

Hi mate, thanks for a really helpful video. I assume the bed only has 2 positions - fully up or fully down. Is that correct? I was wondering if i could get a bicycle into the garage if i take the wheels off. Can you tell me the height and depth of the garage space with the bed down. Cheers

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

The bed can be set at different positions. Some have put bikes under set the bed half way to use but you will need a ladder to get in. I do not have the van now so cannot tell you the dimensions but if you join the FB group for Adria Twins they will let you know very friendly group on these vans

[@skattolento]

Bel video! I contenitori sotto al Frigorifero dove li hai comprati? Ci sono su Amazon?

[@robertprice5087]

Hi, Great review - thanks. We are awaiting delivery of our Adria Twin and my wife liked your drawer arrangement under the fridge. Could you tell me the dimensions of your unit please? The one we have found on the internet is H800 W 400 D390. Thanks Rob

[@richtea7868]

How many waffels did you buy! Very informative video thank you

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

😂 well if my wife had her way it would have been a lot more than shown in the Vlog 🤣

[@nhut2521]

hi interesting review after one year of use - and lots of ideas for modiifcations. What struck me most is the amount of extra "stuff"you''ve added / carry. We have one on order - now just the 140bhp engine - and 9 speed auto (BTW the 180bhp is only on the "heavy" chassis. Assuming yours (like ours ) is on the "standard" 3500kg chassis - do you happen to know the available payload for your van as it stood before adding extra solar etc etc? Our dealer - and Adria refuse to answer any questions|! Adria quote MIRO of 2965kg for the SGX but are not 100% clear on what's included. Worse - that 2650kg doesn't even include their "standard" packs (awning /etc etc ). I found an owner's manual on Motorhomefun and that talks about "empty weight" - which includes fuel and full water tank and boiler. and makes no reference to MIRO whatsoever. How very unhelpful! So it would be really appreciated if you could provided this frustrated future owner with a better idea of available payload. We don't need to, but would prefer to, stay at 3500kg! Thanks Norman

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Hi Norman, we was told the weight would be 3000Kg with all the dealer kit fitted. The solar I removed (NDS solar) was a lot heavier than the solar I fitted so will not make much difference to the weight. Removing the AGM battery and fitting lithium will also be less weight, only other items fitted are the battery B2B and MPPT which are very light. If you want to get more better understanding on the overall weight and what people have done please join the Adria Twin Face Book Group and ask on there. It has a lot of very knowledgeable people on theses vans so worth joining

[@braidvines2788]

I hope you've fixed the pressure relief valve on your water heater as that is a safety feature and it's extremely dangerous to override it with blue tac!

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

the pressure relief side will still work this does not override it, the ball bearing spring relief will still operate the yellow handle is part of the draining of the boiler which i believe moved when going over some rough ground. We have not used the boiler since as we never found we need a full tank water. If it does drain again i will probably modify it with a different safety device.

[@212matteo]

hi, do you have an outdoor shower?

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

No they are not fitted can take the main shower head through the bathroom window but then you will have to get someone else to turn it kn. Would be an easy upgrade

[@212matteo]

@@BrackstonesTravelAdventures thanks for the answer, alternatively, which accessories can be used to create an outdoor shower?

[@Ko-gl2dd]

Informative,well iresented but bailed as too many adds

[@kapiczu3776]

have you ever had situation that your battery died?

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

I fitted a 200+ ah lithium battery which I did a few blogs on how I fitted it so I had enough power with the upgraded solar to not worry about this. With the standard agm battery I would expect you will run out over a weekend easily

[@kapiczu3776]

@BrackstonesTravelAdventures i guess weekend is still nice considering lights, powering devices etc. Btw great video, those 40+ minutes snapped in seconds since I started doing researches cause when I was a child I'd go on holidays with my parents on camping with a tent so caravaning is in my blood and and I started to think and consider camper van like yours vs campervan like a trailer one to pull it with my car to maybe equipe myself with in following couple of years

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

@@kapiczu3776 problem with this can and battery the fridge is a 12v compressor fridge and so it draws a lot of power from the batteru OK if you get electric hook up each time

[@kapiczu3776]

@BrackstonesTravelAdventures i guess, as long as you have the sun during the day so the batteries can charge its Okey. Especially as you told me that you can turn off the fridge for the night since it has good isolation or at least put it in sleep mode(which for sure uses less power). However, I think that compressor fridge, even considering its flows with high power, draws its superior to anything else