🛻 Adria's First VW Crafter Motorhome – What It Means for Van Builders & Buyers
Posted by Custom Solutions UK
If you’ve been following motorhome trends like we do, you’ll know Adria’s always been strong in the Fiat and Citroën space. But now? They’ve just launched their first-ever motorhome on a Volkswagen Crafter chassis — and it’s turning heads.
This isn’t just a cosmetic swap. It’s a big step forward in terms of build options, platform refinement, and what van builders (like us) and van lifers (like many of you) can expect going forward.
⚙️ Why the Crafter Chassis Is a Big Deal
The Volkswagen Crafter offers a quieter, smoother drive compared to some of the older Fiat-based platforms. For trades people and motorhome owners alike, that means:
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Better noise insulation in the cab and cabin
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Smoother shifting with automatic gearbox options
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Familiar VW reliability and service network
And Adria’s made the most of it. The new Compact Max sits on this chassis and keeps their clever space-saving ideas while bringing in VW’s driver tech and safety features.
🛏 Three Layouts, One Mission: Comfort in Tight Spaces
Adria’s always been clever with space, and the Compact Max continues that. It comes in:
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SP – With a transverse bed (shortest layout)
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SL – Twin beds, ideal for solo travellers or couples
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DL – The longest, featuring twin beds and a front lounge
Whichever you go for, you’re getting:
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Full bathroom with swivel-wall shower
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Modular storage spaces
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Options for solar, awning, air-con and even a smart app to control your systems
🔧 Why We’re Watching This Launch Closely
At Custom Solutions UK, we don’t just build racking for trades — we’re van people through and through. Whether it’s trades, camper builds, or dual-purpose work vans, we care about how vans are built and how people live with them.
The introduction of the Crafter platform from Adria opens the door to:
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New interior layouts based on VW’s wider load space
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Understanding the possibility with a Crafter chassis cab
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Seeing who’s first in the UK
💭 Our Take
Adria has made a bold but smart move. The Fiat Ducato has long been the backbone of camper conversions, but with more customers asking for VW-based vehicles, we’re expecting a surge in Crafter-related Van racking Installs — whether that’s partial conversions or full storage systems that balance tools, adventure gear, and off-grid living.
It’s the kind of shift that doesn’t just benefit motorhome dealers — it creates more options for builders, smarter platform compatibility for racking, and opens up premium layouts for those who want a pro finish without compromise.Will we see this as a standard available vehicle. Blank canvas?
📬 Want to talk about building your own Campervan?
If money was no object we would be building our very own version of the coach build crafter. This is a must have van.
