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geraldandannie · Moderator

Thanks for that, Jon

When I mentioned quality before, I thought build quality was fine on those I'd looked at. It was more the thickness (and hence comfort) of the seat cushions and choice of materials. When you look at IH and Timberland, you can see the extra quality. Whether it's worth the extra £1000s is a moot point.

I'm sure Trigano could make the cushions thicker for just a few quid, but then it might bring it into moire direct competition with the others, and they'd no doubt charge much higher prices. At the moment, there's little to compare 'down at their end' of the market.

Still thinking ....

Gerald

oldenstar

Excellent report Jon.
It is interesting that the two new Tributes seem to fall between two stools-the 550 is shorter, losing the seat behind the passenger seat. losing the longitudinal double, and also the third seat belt! But it is under 18ft long.
The 650 just under 20ft still loses the extra seat but retains the third seat belt (something to do with fixing locations), retains the longitudinal double, and gains the shower cabinet, full oven, and large fridge freezer.
Interestingly the latest MMM Buyers Guide shows the 650 as having no rear entry?-Have they modified it after the poor reception at Excel, or is it an error in MMM? We shall see.
Despite my order for the 550 my dealer knows I wish to see the 650 before the actual purchase. Still waiting for either of them to appear.
Paul

rod_vw

So, two very similar domain names, but what were you looking at??

This is what network solutions say....

Domain name:
tribute-motorhomes.co.uk

Registrant:
Emm-Bee Caravans

Registrant type:
Not supplied

Registrant's address:
Prettywood, Bury New Road
Bury
Lancs
BL9 7HX
United Kingdom

Registrant's agent:
LCN.com Ltd t/a lowcostnames.co.uk [Tag = AI]
URL:

chopper

Read the comments on quality of build within this thread and all I can say is that mine is adorable, have only had minor gripes with the 'van part, biggest gripe was immoboliser in the fiat engine but thats sorted now so we wont rake that up or i will be back on valium!

mines is a 54 reg, but reading this thread i didn't realise there was a choice between long and short version, i thought they were all the same.

I've had static caravans little tourers, big tourers, little motorhomes and big motorhomes but i love my trig. Serendipity to me is parking on the rough car park above Freshwater Bay IOW and watching the world go by, or secondly the car park at Dunnets Head Scotland and having to hang onto the wall as the wind is that rough, closely followed by the lay by at the top of the Cairngorms eating corned beef, onion and red sauce baps watching 14 different kinds of weather come over in less than an hour, ok you guessed it i like the simple life.

regards to all

keith

ingram

Keith, it is only the new 2007 Tributes, based on the new 2007 Fiats, which have alternative lengths.

Harvey

haggler

Hi Jon2000,
I also have an 06 Tribute with the roof bars. Can you tell me a little more about the leak that you mentioned , in particular the cause and remedy, so that I can see if mine has the same problem.I have been very pleased with our Tribute overall. I looked at other panel van conversions before purchase but thought they were over-priced and not as comfortable as the Tribute.
Haggler

grumpyman

I have the silver Tribute find the vehicle brilliant to drive which I do every day to work.Bad points the cab seats lack side support so going round a corner you feel you have to hold on.The cab heating is poor as far as around the wifes feet are concerned.I spoke to the supplier of my vehicle yesterday he is still waiting for deliver of his 2007 models.The reason he gives is that the largest sellers are France and Germany since they ordered the 2007 models the tax has increased but the manufacturers are having to supply at the original cost and so they are taking precedence.As usual the good old UK comes second.Just another point has anybody used the ladders on the back to climb up my dealer states they are simply cosmetic and should not be used and you should not climb onto the roof also has anybody fitted a Awning and which one thanks

Jon2000

Hi Haggler

The leak showed itself in the panel immediately behind the driver's seat, the one with the pockets. The material got very wet during heavy rain while away in Spain/ Portugal. It didn't seem so bad when parked on the drive waiting to go to the garage.

We've had it fixed, and no problems so far, but it's mainly been on the drive, so we'll have to see. Fingers crossed. We're about to drive to Morocco, so maybe that will provide a test (although I'm hoping it won't rain too much there). I don't know in detail what they've done to fix it - too busy over Xmas to look!

Grumpyman,

I have used the ladder, but don't put much on the roof, so my use is limited. It seemed to work. The main annoyannce is that I have to take the bikes off the rack to get the ladder down, but I can live with that.

In general, I agree that they're a great 'van, easy to drive, good layout, comfortable. Just a few small niggles ...

haggler

Hi,
I never use the ladder but i have climbed up it just to test and it was OK. I wonder if the stress it puts on the rear door is a reason why its use is not recommended. I have thought of taking it off and attaching a storage box instead.
We use a khyam Excelsior with the Tribute. It is easy to erect, very spacious, fairly light in weight for an awning and is a drive away type. These awnings can be attached to Fiamma rolll out awnings though I use another method of attaching it above the sliding door.Hope this Helps.

oldenstar

I inadvertantly sent a query re availability to the