Description
The Mobilvetta K-Yacht 80 is a 699 cm motorhome with a spacious rear lounge combined with a second lounge at the front. It provides two separate electrically or manually operated drop-down sleeping areas.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
Engine: 2.2-litre Multijet diesel
Power: 180 bhp
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drive: Front-wheel drive
Length: 699 cm
Width: 235 cm (mirrors folded)
Height: 295 cm
Wheelbase: 380 cm
MTPLM: 4,400 kg
MIRO :3,148 kg
Maximum user payload: 1,252 kg
Approved travelling seats: 4
Sleeping capacity: 4
Rear electrically operated drop-down bed: 185 x 134 cm
Front manually operated drop-down bed: 189 x 130 cm
Rear L-shaped seating arrangement
Sideboard incorporating a television mounting point
Large panoramic windows around the rear lounge
Swivelling front captain's chairs
Central dining table
Gloss-finish cabinetry and leather-effect upholstery
Alde central heating
Grade III thermal insulation classification
Wood-free iTech construction
150-litre refrigerator and freezer
Two-burner gas hob with electric induction plate
Dometic oven and grill
Stainless-steel sink
Slide-out
Central washroom
Swing-wall shower arrangement
Separate shower enclosure when configured
Backlit shower fittings
Large mirrors and vanity storage
Freshwater capacity: 120 litres
Wastewater capacity: 110 litres
Alde heating system
200W solar panel
Storage for two gas cylinders
Truma iNet X control system
External barbecue connection
External shower
External 230V socket
16-inch alloy wheels
Rear storage accessible from both sides
Under-lounge storage compartment
Electric entrance step
External barbecue point
Reversing camera
COMPARISON WITH FIVE REAR-LOUNGE MOTORHOMES
1. Bürstner Lyseo I 744 Harmony Line – approximately 736 cm
The Bürstner is one of the closest alternatives in terms of layout. It has a full-width rear lounge, a drop-down bed above it and another drop-down bed over the front dinette.
Its integrated body, large windscreen and generous living space make it a direct competitor. However, at approximately 37 cm longer, it occupies a larger footprint than the Mobilvetta.
The Bürstner is particularly attractive for buyers wanting a conventional U-shaped rear lounge and a more traditional integrated motorhome interior.
2. Rapido 854F
The Rapido 854F has French interior design, extensive furniture finishes and emphasis on comfortable living accommodation. The Mobilvetta counters with two dedicated drop-down double beds and its distinctive nautical-inspired interior.
3. Rapido 9094dF
The Rapido 9094dF is another important alternative. It has a rear lounge arrangement and is a particularly relevant comparison because earlier reviews specifically identified it as a competitor to the K-Yacht 80.
The Rapido offers a premium integrated layout and a different approach to the use of its living space. The Mobilvetta's advantage is its combination of two lounges and two separate drop-down beds.
4. Mobilvetta Kea 80
The Kea 80 shares the basic rear-lounge concept with the K-Yacht 80 but uses a low-profile coachbuilt body instead of a fully integrated A-class design.
Both have two lounge areas, four berths and two drop-down beds. The Kea is the alternative for buyers who prefer a conventional cab-based motorhome, while the K-Yacht offers the panoramic A-class driving position and fully integrated front end.
5. Mobilvetta K-Yacht 95
Although longer at 745 cm, the K-Yacht 95 is an interesting alternative within the same luxury A-class family. It has a different rear sleeping arrangement, with a fixed rear bedroom rather than the K-Yacht 80's dedicated lounge.
The 95 is better suited to buyers prioritising a permanent bedroom and garage, while the 80 is designed around having a substantial rear living area.
WHAT MAKES THE MOBILVETTA K-YACHT 80 DIFFERENT?
Its principal selling points are:
1. Two separate lounges, allowing occupants to use different living areas simultaneously.
2. Two independent drop-down double beds, retaining both lounge areas during the day.
3. A full A-class panoramic windscreen and integrated cab.
4. Alde central heating and Grade III insulation for all-season touring.
5. Wood-free iTech construction.
6. A 150-litre refrigerator and 120-litre freshwater tank.
7. A substantial 1,252 kg stated payload on the 4,400 kg version.
8. A relatively compact 699 cm length for a luxury A-class with two lounges.
The main compromises are its 4,400 kg maximum weight, requiring a C1 driving licence, its 295 cm external height and the absence of a conventional full-height rear garage.
The Mobilvetta K-Yacht 80 is therefore aimed at motorhomers who prioritise living space over a permanent rear bedroom. Its combination of two lounges, two drop-down beds, Alde heating and A-class construction makes it an unusual proposition in the luxury motorhome market.
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