Anyone got confirmed news Re Fiat Ducato build delays

[royandsharont]

Hi, I am awaiting a new Adria PVC which should have been here last October but keeps on getting put back on a monthly basis. Now end of June and I don’t believe it will come then if I’m honest. In fact I wouldn’t be surprised if it finally arrived in 2023!

Trying to get any information of the true delay situation from the manufacturers, let alone information that you can trust to be correct and up to date, I am finding impossible. Nothing on the news for Europe but some in America Re shifts being closed at factories there from 2 to 1 a day, but that is about Stellantis car plants I believe.

The delays all appear to revolve around Stellantis production in Italy at their Sevel plant but still none the wiser as to specifically why. Saying the Pandemic repeatedly does not do it for me now.

I would just like to get some honest understanding of why the monthly delays continue and I think all Fiat based manufacturers are pretty much the same.

I wanted to start this Thread for comments from anyone who has got confirmed news or information, rather than rumours and speculation, although if my experiences are the same as others no one will be able to confidently add an update, but here goes

Regards in advance if anyone can add anything

 

[knokinonabit]

I appreciate that if you want something specific the lead time might be long. However if you look on Autotrader it’s surprising how many Carthagos are available for immediate delivery particularly for the high end models. It’s the same for Frankia and Burstner. I’m not sure what this indicates but it’s different to the last few years.

It would seem to indicate to me that with the way prices have risen people are opting for cheaper brands.

 

[Soycd]

Getting seriously hacked off with Adria. Delivery to dealer should have been over 2 weeks ago for our van. The dealer is also pulling his hair out trying to find out where it is. We have the chassis number, it's been despatched from the factory, probably sitting at the docks somewhere. The dealer has been excellent and has an excellent reputation and I think they are as hacked off with Adria as we are. Used to be that the dealership knew which days to the hour deliveries would turn up, now it's completely random. It's poor service by Adria given the amount of money we are spending. Ordered October 2022 at NEC.

 

[GMLS]

Our dealer had a long standing relationship with a single manufacturer and vans were just turning up without warning.

 

[Soycd]

Apparently its at Harwich........

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[Lenny HB]

I've now been given a completion date of mid-April so might see it in May if I'm very lucky.

 

[MichaelT]

I've now been given a completion date of mid-April so might see it in May if I'm very lucky.

That's good at least. I will chase our dealer next week after thus Friday list comes out.

 

[Lenny HB]

That's good at least. I will chase our dealer next week after thus Friday list comes out.

I thought yours was due this month.

 

[Soycd]

I've now been given a completion date of mid-April so might see it in May if I'm very lucky.

Hope so, you were seriously messed around with the last one.

 

[MichaelT]

I thought yours was due this month.

Was due build January, that got moved to February so I'll just check to make sure no slippage.

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[Peavy]

Getting seriously hacked off with Adria.

Crazy times indeed. But if after everything, and all, the van has arrived, more crazy would be if it gets lost in UK
You're almost there, though

 

[Soycd]

Crazy times indeed. But if after everything, and all, the van has arrived, more crazy would be if it gets lost in UK
You're almost there, though

Cheers! Dealer has been ear bending Adria UK and has told it's at Harwich. Probably stuck behind a load of other vehicles! If nothing much happens soon a snotagram to Adria UK MD might be in order.

 

[seasideBill]

Cheers! Dealer has been ear bending Adria UK and has told it's at Harwich. Probably stuck behind a load of other vehicles! If nothing much happens soon a snotagram to Adria UK MD might be in order.

Adria Twin SLB ordered last March arrived at the UK dealer today. The dealer recently said they’d been invoiced by Adria and that was a sure sign it had been built. A week or so later and it’s here. Collection arranged for early March.

 

[dash300]

Adria Twin SLB ordered last March arrived at the UK dealer today. The dealer recently said they’d been invoiced by Adria and that was a sure sign it had been built. A week or so later and it’s here. Collection arranged for early March.

11 months is good going for a non stock order! I presume the March collection is for the registration plate date letter.

 

[seasideBill]

11 months is good going for a non stock order! I presume the March collection is for the registration plate date letter.

It’s worked out that way, but primarily it’s time to prep the van and fit various accessories. They seem very busy, 6 March was the earliest date we could agree for the handover.
I’m not sure if it made any difference but initially when we wanted to place an order, the dealer did a deal with another dealer because our preferred colour wasn’t available in their allocation. They swapped a Adria Matrix for an Adria Twin.

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[dash300]

It’s worked out that way, but primarily it’s time to prep the van and fit various accessories. They seem very busy, 6 March was the earliest date we could agree for the handover.
I’m not sure if it made any difference but initially when we wanted to place an order, the dealer did a deal with another dealer because our preferred colour wasn’t available in their allocation. They swapped a Adria Matrix for an Adria Twin.

Well, good fortune for you all round I'd say.

 

[Soycd]

Adria Twin SLB ordered last March arrived at the UK dealer today. The dealer recently said they’d been invoiced by Adria and that was a sure sign it had been built. A week or so later and it’s here. Collection arranged for early March.

Our Adria Twin SLB (ordered October 22) arrived at dealers yesterday, was due on 17th Jan, but better late than never! Been for a look. The final delivery delay was almost comical, but it's a story for another day! Big thanks to GMB Shrewsbury for chasing things up and being on the ball.

 

[Soycd]

So, finally got it! 17 months from order. GMC in Shrewsbury have been excellent throughout. Adria not quite as dependable!

 

[seasideBill]

So, finally got it! 17 months from order. GMC in Shrewsbury have been excellent throughout. Adria not quite as dependable!View attachment 871466

Great news! Can I ask you a favour…..can you look at the corrugated pipes for the blown air heating system under the bench seat. When I first saw mine I noticed two holes had been made in these pipes. Assuming it was damaged I mentioned it to the dealer only to be told they’re all like it and Adria make the holes to create some ventilation in that area! I’m sceptical.

 

[ontheroadagain]

Great news! Can I ask you a favour…..can you look at the corrugated pipes for the blown air heating system under the bench seat. When I first saw mine I noticed two holes had been made in these pipes. Assuming it was damaged I mentioned it to the dealer only to be told they’re all like it and Adria make the holes to create some ventilation in that area! I’m sceptical.

Our Adria Compact has holes in the heating duct that runs behind the cupboard below the kitchen sink.
I assume it is to let some heat escape to stop the pipes from freezing.

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[ontheroadagain]

So, finally got it! 17 months from order. GMC in Shrewsbury have been excellent throughout. Adria not quite as dependable!

Fantastic looking van.
I hope you have many memorable holidays in it.

 

[seasideBill]

Our Adria Compact has holes in the heating duct that runs behind the cupboard below the kitchen sink.
I assume it is to let some heat escape to stop the pipes from freezing.

That makes sense but mine isn’t exactly a very professional looking job…. more likely somebody has poked a screwdriver through the duct.

 

[beachwomble]

Great news! Can I ask you a favour…..can you look at the corrugated pipes for the blown air heating system under the bench seat. When I first saw mine I noticed two holes had been made in these pipes. Assuming it was damaged I mentioned it to the dealer only to be told they’re all like it and Adria make the holes to create some ventilation in that area! I’m sceptical.

Yes, that’s how they should be.

 

[Lenny HB]

Great news! Can I ask you a favour…..can you look at the corrugated pipes for the blown air heating system under the bench seat. When I first saw mine I noticed two holes had been made in these pipes. Assuming it was damaged I mentioned it to the dealer only to be told they’re all like it and Adria make the holes to create some ventilation in that area! I’m sceptical.

Cheapskate method of distributing heat to areas. Carthago do it around bedroom areas where as Hymer fit proper outlets.

 

[Soycd]

Great news! Can I ask you a favour…..can you look at the corrugated pipes for the blown air heating system under the bench seat. When I first saw mine I noticed two holes had been made in these pipes. Assuming it was damaged I mentioned it to the dealer only to be told they’re all like it and Adria make the holes to create some ventilation in that area! I’m sceptical.

I’ll have a look. Is it a Truma 4E?

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[MichaelT]

Cheapskate method of distributing heat to areas. Carthago do it around bedroom areas where as Hymer fit proper outlets.

We have them round our beds, Julie's side gets toasty but it runs out of air before it gets to me

 

[seasideBill]

I’ll have a look. Is it a Truma 4E?

It is. From other comments here seems it’s the norm, just looks a bit of a bodge on mine.

 

[Peavy]

So, finally got it! 17 months from order. GMC in Shrewsbury have been excellent throughout. Adria not quite as dependable!View attachment 871466

Looking beautiful
Congratulations!
Had some minor issues (Adria side), but like everyone, I gess.
Overall, is a great van and we're happy with it.
Beautiful colour, by the way.
Enjoy it!

 

[TheAleMan]

So, finally got it! 17 months from order. GMC in Shrewsbury have been excellent throughout. Adria not quite as dependable!View attachment 871466

That’s a lovely looking van..congrats

 

[Clewie68]

So, finally got it! 17 months from order. GMC in Shrewsbury have been excellent throughout. Adria not quite as dependable!View attachment 871466

Wow, 17 months. I ordered a Malibu van a month ago. Let's see how long that takes.
Pink Floyd fan I see. Pretty much all I played in my youth. More a Gun's 'n Roses fan now. I went to see them in 2022. Great day out. I wish I'd seen Pink Floyd when my mate asked me. A great opportunity squandered.

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[Lenny HB]

Our Compactline has just gone back another month, now build date week 20 mid May.