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Malibu Coachbuilt Edition + T480 RB-QB K
RoamWorthy records the Malibu Coachbuilt Edition + T480 RB-QB K as a motorhome. Recorded catalogue data: 4 berths; layout: Island bed; length 7.48m; width 2.27m; height 2.94m; MTPLM 3,500kg; payload 445kg; recorded price range £75,000 to £105,000. No live dealer stock is currently linked to this model on RoamWorthy. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Check the individual listing and manufacturer documentation before purchase.
Malibu Coachbuilt Edition + T480 RB-QB K key facts
- Berths: 4
- Unladen weight: 3055 kg
- Payload: 445 kg
- Length: 7.48 m
- Width: 2.27 m
- Observed price range: £75,000 to £105,000
Key features
- Large rear Island Bed (Queen Bed) with adjustable headrest
- Spacious drop-down bed neatly integrated into the ceiling
- Heated double floor basement providing extra storage and insulation
- Premium XL main cabin door with double locking system
- Large rear scooter garage with load capacity up to 250kg
- Luxurious 'changing room' concept with separable washroom area
- High-quality furniture construction with double-connection technology
Malibu Coachbuilt Edition + T480 RB-QB K: key facts
The Malibu Coachbuilt Edition + T480 RB-QB K is a four-berth semi-integrated motorhome with an island bed, drop-down bed, L-shaped lounge and split washroom. It is 7.48m long, 2.27m wide and 2.94m high, with a 3500kg MTPLM and recorded payload of 445kg.
- Rear island bed and ceiling-integrated drop-down bed provide the stated four berths.
- The heated double-floor basement is intended to add storage and insulation.
- The layout includes an L-shaped lounge, side kitchen and separable washroom area described as a changing-room concept.
- A rear scooter garage is listed with a load capacity of up to 250kg.
- The premium XL main cabin door has a double locking system.
- The recorded price range is £75000 to £105000, subject to specification and market variation.
Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The recorded listing count is 0, so current availability should not be assumed. Confirm the exact payload, permitted garage load and equipment on the vehicle being considered.
Who the Malibu T480 RB-QB K suits
Who it suits
- Couples or families wanting four berths with a permanent rear island-bed layout and a drop-down bed for additional occupants.
- Buyers who place value on a double-floor storage area, a rear garage and a split washroom within a 7.48m motorhome.
- Tourers who need a four-berth layout but want daytime use of the L-shaped lounge rather than converting all sleeping areas each evening.
Reasons to consider it
- The island bed and drop-down bed address the stated four-berth requirement without removing the main lounge during the day.
- The double floor combines additional storage potential with the insulation benefit identified in the supplied editorial.
- The 2.27m width and 7.48m length provide a substantial semi-integrated layout, including the rear garage, but remain relevant dimensions to assess for intended sites and parking.
- The 445kg recorded payload gives a defined basis for checking occupants, equipment and luggage against the 3500kg MTPLM.
What to check
- Check that the exact vehicle's 3500kg MTPLM and 445kg payload remain applicable after fitted options, personal equipment and any dealer-installed accessories.
- Measure storage access and confirm whether the rear garage's stated load capacity of up to 250kg meets the intended use.
- Confirm bed dimensions, washroom arrangement, kitchen equipment and the operation of the drop-down bed on the vehicle being viewed.
- Check whether the 2.94m height and 7.48m length suit the owner's usual parking, storage and route constraints.
- Verify the vehicle's licence suitability using its actual plated weight rather than relying only on the model-page figures.
Worth knowing: The grounding data does not provide a production year, so age-related specification differences cannot be assessed here. The source notes that specifications may vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. No current marketplace listings are recorded in the supplied data.
Compare the Malibu Coachbuilt Edition + T480 RB-QB K with similar models
| Model | Berths | Maximum weight | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu Coachbuilt Edition + T480 RB-QB K | 4 | 3500 kg | 7.48 m | £75,000 to £105,000 |
| Bailey Adamo 75-4DL | 4 | 3500 kg | 7.48 m | £68,000 to £79,500 |
| Rapido 8096 DF | 4 | 3500 kg | 7.49 m | £85,000 to £125,000 |
The Malibu sits among four-berth motorhomes of broadly similar length, with its recorded 3500kg MTPLM and 445kg payload needing careful comparison against equipment and occupants. The allowed alternatives span lower and higher recorded price ranges, while the Mobilvetta has a higher recorded weight figure. The most relevant choice depends on the required layout, payload margin, dimensions and verified equipment rather than price or length alone.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Ownership checks for the Malibu T480 RB-QB K
- Record the actual external height, width and length before planning storage or routes, using the supplied figures of 2.94m, 2.27m and 7.48m as the model reference.
- Keep a payload record for passengers, water, gas, camping equipment and garage contents, because the recorded 445kg payload is limited by the 3500kg MTPLM.
- Load the rear garage within its stated capacity of up to 250kg and distribute items so the vehicle remains suitable for its plated limits.
- Use the island-bed, drop-down-bed and split-washroom layout as intended, checking clearances before travelling and securing movable items.
- Treat the double-floor storage as useful capacity, but check access points and account for every stored item in the payload calculation.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming four berths means four occupants can be carried with unrestricted luggage within the recorded payload.
- Ignoring the 2.94m height or 7.48m length when choosing a parking location, storage site or route.
- Treating the rear garage's load capacity of up to 250kg as additional vehicle payload rather than part of the overall weight calculation.
Worth knowing: These are checks based on the supplied dimensions, weights, layout and stated capacities, not a diagnosis of vehicle condition. The exact plated weights and installed equipment should be confirmed on the individual motorhome.
Alternatives to the Malibu Coachbuilt Edition + T480 RB-QB K
- Bailey Adamo 75-4DL - A four-berth alternative with the same recorded 7.48m length and 3500kg weight figure, and a lower recorded price range of £68000 to £79500.
- Rapido 8096 DF - A four-berth alternative at a closely comparable recorded length of 7.49m and 3500kg weight, with a higher recorded price range of £85000 to £125000.
- Bailey Adamo 75 4i - A four-berth alternative with a closely comparable recorded length of 7.49m and 3500kg weight, and a lower recorded price range of £65000 to £85000.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Malibu Coachbuilt Edition + T480 RB-QB K.
- 9 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
- 2 recorded source groups are available in the source section below.
Proof notes
- Specifications can differ by production year, trim and optional equipment.
- Dealer listings are used as current marketplace evidence, not as a substitute for the exact vehicle documentation.
Worth knowing: Confirm weights, dimensions and fitted equipment for the exact vehicle before purchase or towing.
Sources and review status for the Malibu Coachbuilt Edition + T480 RB-QB K
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-17T23:30:00.701456+00:00