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MALIBU T 490 LE
Price from: £84,560
Berths: 2/4 Travel seats: 3/4
Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
Length: 7.45m
Gross weight: 4,250kg
If you're looking for a top-notch, luxury German motorhome, Carthago is a name that's sure to be on your list. But what about its sub-brand, Malibu? This is far from an entry-level marque and neither is it solely a campervan specialist, although that's where its roots lie. It even boasts many of the premiumquality features of its parent company, such as a deep storage double floor, and a curved join between the roof and side walls.
Malibu's range isn't as bewildering as its Teutonic rivals, with just four layouts, each offered as a ‘T' model (low-profile) or ‘I' (A-class), but it helps if you like single beds. While there is one island bed floorplan in the mix, the other three ( from under 7m to circa 7.5m) all feature twin beds. Here, we have the longest of those, in low-profile form – the T 490 LE.
In theory, this model starts at under £85k but, unless you live a monastic lifestyle, that's not realistic. Start by adding the near-£9,000 Touring Pack, which includes all manner of gear, from a higher-output alternator to a 24in TV, as well as ‘comfort' cab seats, a Pioneer DAB+ radio, 4.5m awning, second garage door, ‘premium two 2.0' habitation door, cab blinds, Midi Heki
