These are not stripped out, paired down Auto-Trails, although they do roll out of the same Grimsby factory as £70,000 tag-axle Chieftain behemoths. And while they may be aimed at the entry level market you can add ''cheerful'' to the description and they''re refreshingly modern inside, and surprisingly well appointed. Behind that familiar face lurks a new lowered chassis with a wider rear track developed especially for motorhomes. The smaller ''6-series'' Tribute models are powered by the 115bhp 2.2-litre TDCi engine which is surprisingly powerful. Even on steep inclines this latest TDCi engine boasts plentiful torque. Standard cruise control? Have they forgotten that this is supposed to be a back-to-basics approach to motorhoming? Well, perhaps they have because you also get a six-speed gearbox, tinted windows, remote central locking, electric windows and an RDS radio with iPod connection.
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