Full review

Words & photos: Peter Vaughan

The Robeta Mobil Adonis

You might expect a campervan named after a Greek god to be something special and, with a price tag (as shown) of £137,760, the Adonis is certainly competing at the very top of its sector. Its base vehicle is familiar – a Mercedes Sprinter in sub-6m iteration – but its converter’s name, Robeta, is unlikely to be known to readers.

This is a Slovenian company that exhibited in the UK for the very first time at the February NEC show. It was there to test reaction and appoint dealers, ready for the first right-hand drive vehicles to arrive in June.

At first glance then, this is another fixed bed campervan from the Continent, although there’s much to make it stand out from lesser rivals. In Germany (its main market), it sees premium brands such as La Strada and Westfalia as the key opposition.

The cab spec

Let’s start with the base vehicle, which comes with the 190hp engine, LED headlamps, fog/cornering lights and an electric sliding door. 

The cab seats (with twin armrests) are heated and there’s Thermotronic automatic air-conditioning, as well as wireless phone charging, the 10.25in MBUX display with sat-nav, plus a 360-degree camera system for stress-free manoeuvring. 

All the assistance safety systems are here, too – blind spot, crosswind, lane keeping, attention, high beam and hill start, plus adaptive cruise control. 

It looks the part, with multi-spoke alloy wheels, Tenorite Grey metallic paint (Selenite Grey or Obsidian Black are also available) and distinctive bronze graphics. 

There are framed habitation windows and flares on either side to create more space in the bedroom. 

The pop-top is an £8,690 option for those needing the extra berths – it incorporates a 2.20m by 1.45m double bed with USBs, lighting, a clock and extendable ladder.

The interior

Inside, a major USP for Robeta is its AIR furniture, manufactured from recycled plastic. This was developed for light weight as well-equipped campervans can struggle for payload at 3,500kg, especially when based on premium chassis like the Merc. 

The company claims this cabinetry can save up to 220kg, as well as eliminating issues such as squeaks on the road and loose screws. It is also covered with a 0.6mm skin of scratch-resistant HPL.

The colour scheme here isn’t the only option, though – there are six permutations available, each harmoniously mating cupboards, flooring, upholstery, walls and ceiling. 

The kitchen

Then there’s Kerrock (artificial marble) used for the worktops and the clever way that the kitchen extends, not with a flimsy flap, but by the sink’s cover sliding to one side, so there’s no loss of worktop space when the sink is in use.

The layout

Up front, this might be a half-dinette-type lounge but the rear seats are automotive in style and shape, they  slide apart to give more shoulder room when required, and Isofix is fitted. 

Or you can have the For Two version, with a sofa and extra storage, if you don’t require rear seatbelts.

The washroom is special, too, incorporating a ceramic macerator toilet and a 180-degree bifold door in glass, while the rear transverse bed features a tip-up head section for chaise longue-style reclining with a cuppa – just like in the best A-classes.

More spec

You’ll have gathered by now that this is a truly top-notch campervan and its spec also includes a 230W solar panel, 100Ah lithium battery, electric drain valves on the water tanks, and 25mm Armaflex insulation.

For those wanting even more, there’s an Off Road Package, which includes a rear wheel carrier, Maxtrax recovery tracks, a shovel, roof rack, front bull bar and additional vehicle lighting. 

That makes the Adonis into one mean-looking campervan!

Where to buy

UK sales of Robeta Mobil campervans are currently being handled by Surrey Campervans, a family-run business in Farnham. Additional retail outlets are being sought to represent the brand.