Adria Twin / Trigano Tribute Forums

rft

Have sold our Burstner 747 to another MHF member (because the kids wanted a 'proper' holiday) I've decided that a van would be much more useful and versatile than my car so I'll sell that and use the van instead.

The two vans that I really like in 2007 Fiat Ducato guise are the Adria Twin and Trigano Tribute 650 and I'd really like to know what fellow members think - particularly those who have had the opportunity to see them both.

I'm tending towards the Tribute, but the Twin does have 4 seatbelts which will be useful on occasion.

I know that MHF has outspoken owners of both so all opinions gratefully received!

griffly16

Hi,

Horses for courses I think. We hired a Tribute last Easter to tour Scotland which gave us the bug and then we bought an Adria Twin last June (1 year old).

We thought the Tribute was excellent, and still do but as this was our first experience of motorhoming we didn't have anything to compare it to. We prefer the fixed bed of the Adria Twin which gives a permanent dining space at the front of the van (and huge storage space under the bed at the back), but this compromises the available space and it can seem a little cramped compared to the Tribute. It's OK for the two of us though and now I don't think I'd go back to a van without a fixed bed. The most annoying thing we found with the tribute was getting the table out every time we wanted to eat, and when it was up it wasn't easy to get around it. Small niggle, but enough for us to note.

Other than that no complaints about the base van itself, the Fiat seems very capable and comfortable to drive so either van shouldn't be a problem.

Griff

rft

Hi Griff

Many thanks for your thoughts.

What about bed length? I'm 6'3" and the Twin only has a transverse bed so that could be a problem I guess.

baldlygo

That's interesting Robin - can I take it you have no problems standing upright in Tribute or Twin Question

The specs don't seem to mension headroom and I'm just over 6ft.

Paul

rft

maddie

Hi I agree the first van only had a 6ft 1in bed and i am only 5ft 11in but could never get comfy unless i slept caty conered so try the bed first with pillows! terry

oldenstar

If you should choose the Tribute don't hold your breath Rolling Eyes

I have had the smaller 550 on order now for 4 months, and still no definite promise, other than April, maybe.
Getting very impatient now and going to look at a second hand La Strada Regent L this week.
Paul

griffly16

Hmm. I think if you're over 6ft you'll be in trouble with a transverse bed. The outside dimension of the Ducato is only 6' 1" I think, so it's a good couple of inches shorter than that Sad

rft

I must know the Tribute details back to front now having read and reread over the weekend - it's definately my favourite. I think sleeping transversly is a no no, but hopefully lengthways should be ok.

I've found a dealer with a 650 due at the end of April which I'd like to secure with a deposit but other than lose the deposit not be committed to buy if I don't like it in the flesh.

Has anyone had any experience of this and how small a deposit did you get away with?

oldenstar

Reference delivery I telephoned Trigano today and was told that my 550, on order since 6th December, would be another 4 to 6 weeks, putting it at the end of April.
He did say that they were starting to come into the country now, but that lots of mods were needed for the UK market Question

before delivery.
I also wonder how I stand on this with regards my deposit. I feel sure that if I choose another vehicle from the same dealer there will be no problem as they would dearly love to have a Tribute demonstrator. Problem is they have nothing new in stock of the Panel Van conversion type, which I favour.
Incidentally my deposit was £1000, which I believe is standard.
Paul