Peter Vaughan tests the newest campervan from Malibu, a Carthago company. The Diversity 600 DB K – based on the six-metre Fiat Ducato – comes with a fixed double bed layout, a cleverly designed washroom with slide-away toilet and lots of premium touches. As a Charming GT Skyview model it also has an overcab sunroof, while the Family-for-4 package adds a pop-top roof to make camper into a genuine four berth. If you would like to see more videos like this you can help and support us by giving us a thumbs up, leaving a comment or subscribing to our channel. ◼️ REVIEWED BY: Peter Vaughan, Group Motorhome Road Test Editor for MMM magazine and What Motorhome magazine Editor.
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Lovely van, awful name.
And a very, very long name, too – Malibu Van Diversity 600 DB K Charming GT Skyview Family-for-4 !!!
That’s more like it!! But I normally travel alone and meet the fiancée and son at a prearranged location.
So, this ‘van works for the three of you?
I no longer want anything to do with petrol or diesel!! I’ve turned to the electric engine for transport!! A good camper, but certainly not the canine cobblers!!
But EV campervans of this size aren’t on the market yet and will suffer limited range if they do appear. If you want to see what’s available in terms of EV campervans get the February issue of What Motorhome, available here – https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/store/back-issues/what-motorhome/
and watch our review of the Wheelhome Vikenze – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nspuGgDf5A
… but where can you go with only an electric engine?.. Sites every night? no thanks.
By far the best reviewer. Always interesting and balanced. Enables prospective buyers to make an informed choice. Thank you.
Thanks for your comments and support!
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That bathroom is really clever.
I’m puzzled by Malibu campervans. The quality is undeniably a class above most other brands but why do they stick with those bulky caravan style windows? The same goes for a LED strip/rain gutter above the sliding door; you can’t have one.
Maybe they use those windows to go with the optional porthole ones? No idea regarding the rain gutter, though.
I did not see a wardrobe closet with hangers.
Two wardrobes (both small) – watch at 11:19
@MotorhomeCampervan Sorry, did not see it. I guess you have to lift the mattress to have access. Not convenient.
Bit more expensive than my Malibu. That waste water system is a pain as the down spout is underneath the van (not quite central) so unless you have access to a drive over drain you have to crawl underneath the van with a bucket or buy an additional hose system (attached by crawling underneath the van).
Those tambour doors seem to be an improvement on the plastic flaps system we have in our bathroom.
Most campsites (or aires) have a drive-over drain. I much prefer the Malibu system to the cheap fiddly drain taps fitted on some UK ‘vans, which take an age to empty.
@MotorhomeCampervan our Malibu takes an age to empty! Some sites run by the big two UK clubs that don’t have drive over grey waste nor do many CLs or CSs. Mostly fine once you cross The Channel.
Not much as standard. Looks like the Ryan Air pricing model!
It’s how the German companies tend to work and, apparently, how German buyers like it – you pay only for the features you want. BMW cars used to be the same… Buying in the UK, dealers tend to spec the vehicles up like this.
No review is complete without talking usuable payload. Manufacturers website indicates weight is c.3200kg even before the pop top is added. Assuming that is roughly 80 kg of extra weight, you would need to uprate this van just to make it useable, adding cost and licence complexity and for my money, taking it out of campervan category.
You cannot review campervans without reviewing payload – these reviews are already very long, and overly detailed so why no mention of this critical metric???
I think it must have been edited out by our videographer in error – I always include weights normally. In standard (quite basic) spec, the Diversity has 685kg payload on the 3,500kg van. That’s without the options, Charming GT Skyview or Family-for-4 roof. Exactly as tested it has a payload of 366kg. Not huge but I’ve seen 4-berth ‘vans that are a lot worse. A 4,000kg chassis is also offered, at extra cost of course.
that outside table looks too low, must be an illusion on my part
No, it’s actually quite a sensible height
That campsite looked very cozy! What was it called and where is it located?
Question from Sweden…where Malibu camper vans are quite popular, I see them everywhere!
Wirral Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club site – lovely campsite for touring the Wirral, or visting Liverpool
how much is the Fairy Liquid
I’m sure the dealer would include it (if you pay list price)!!!
Good review and I love the van.
Love the shower room, I wish mine was like this.
I’ve had a Malibu 640 LE for 6 years and love it. I always use my foot to empty the grey water.
Good plan. I’ll try that next time – so much better than a tiny little tap covered in road dirt (as you often get on campervans)
Nice looking van, however with all the extras added , mega expensive for a camper van ,no solar panels , transverse bed not ideal when someone needs the loo at night, for me no thanks
They’re mostly mega expensive these days. If you’re looking for something more affordable, how about this? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWO2tUXvtMc&t=614s
Hi Peter ,we nearly bought a Consort Pace at the Newbury show , but decided to keep our Eldiss CV20,excellent review
How long did it take to remember the names and prices of all the extra packs Or did you have to do a lot of retakes?
I like to lounge on the bed to read or watch your videos away from the TV and my solution to the overhead cupboards would be to sit with my with my back to the washroom wall.
I’m used to having remember all the spec, but sometimes it’s quite challenging!
Sitting with your back to the bathroom might be OK for one person, but not if there are two people in the ‘van/bed.
Good review as usual Peter. Love the shower room & the seat material. Can’t imagine being shut in there as a family of four on a wet day. Cheers K.
Add a free-standing and I think you’d be OK, or younger kids might play in the roof. Seeing the rear bed as somewhere to lounge would help, too.
man you know nothing about sales. you should sell the standard configuration for 10.000. wow, what a price. then you shoud add options, wheels, engine, brakes, lights, doors etc etc… hahaha
I’m not in sales, or trying to sell anything. Nor do I make the prices.
This is an independent review of a campervan – something I’ve been doing for almost 40 years!