New Lunar fixed end Bedroom van issues?

Steve2514 replied on 30/12/2018 17:23

Steve2514

Posted on 30/12/2018 17:23

Hi all.

Just looking to see if anyone has purchased a newish either a lunar Clubman (S R) or lexon (590) with the mid Bathroom & end fixed double Bed. We fancy this layout & have seen a few good deals on 2018 models. I have noticed quite a few 2018 Van's second hand already on the market so I'm just wandering if there is an issue with this particular layout! These models have a storage unit that goes right across the van under the bed with access from both sides of the van. With this loaded and clothes in the wardrobes on the back wall for 2 weeks I'm wondering if this makes for an unstable van to tow when loaded with this layout.?

Any advice / feedback much appreciated..

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Tinwheeler replied on 30/12/2018 17:35

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 30/12/2018 17:35

I can’t answer your specific question and it may well depend what you're towing it with. However, there are numerous non-favourable threads on here about Lunars.

replied on 30/12/2018 17:53

Posted on 30/12/2018 17:53

There are numerous non favourable threads here and elsewhere about every UK caravan. There are less non favourable threads about European vans but this is hardly surprising as there are less of them.

In 2012 I was looking to buy a Bailey. I had had bad experience of Swift. At the end of the day I bought a Lunar Clubman as the seating was infinitely more comfortable with sprung cushions. We had it for 6 years and 9 months and were well please and in fact bought a new version of the same model 12 months ago as I could not find a 'van offering the same comfort

Tammygirl replied on 30/12/2018 18:05

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Tammygirl

Motorhomer from Perthshire

Posted on 30/12/2018 17:23 by Steve2514

Hi all.

Just looking to see if anyone has purchased a newish either a lunar Clubman (S R) or lexon (590) with the mid Bathroom & end fixed double Bed. We fancy this layout & have seen a few good deals on 2018 models. I have noticed quite a few 2018 Van's second hand already on the market so I'm just wandering if there is an issue with this particular layout! These models have a storage unit that goes right across the van under the bed with access from both sides of the van. With this loaded and clothes in the wardrobes on the back wall for 2 weeks I'm wondering if this makes for an unstable van to tow when loaded with this layout.?

Any advice / feedback much appreciated..

Posted on 30/12/2018 18:05

We had the single bed version of the van you are looking at, same as the bathroom was in the middle of the van. Our layout was single beds at the rear with two large over head lockers across the rear wall a 4 drawer chest between the beds and 3 overhead lockers running length way above the side walls above the beds.

The van was very easy to overload if you were not careful, as all the storage was at the rear of the van.

We loved the van, very comfy with lots of space for everything you needed on a long trip.

We had an ATC fitted to the van after a nasty incident with it on one trip with a bad wobble. After that we always made sure that we had it loaded right. Even after 30+ years towing you can still get caught out.

Steve2514 replied on 30/12/2018 19:16

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Steve2514

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 30/12/2018 17:35 by Tinwheeler

I can’t answer your specific question and it may well depend what you're towing it with. However, there are numerous non-favourable threads on here about Lunars.

Posted on 30/12/2018 19:16

Hi Tinwheeler.

Towing with a ssangyong Korando. Don't think would be a problem. Just wondering why theres quite a few 2018 models already on the market.?

Steve2514 replied on 30/12/2018 19:20

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Steve2514

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 30/12/2018 17:53 by

There are numerous non favourable threads here and elsewhere about every UK caravan. There are less non favourable threads about European vans but this is hardly surprising as there are less of them.

In 2012 I was looking to buy a Bailey. I had had bad experience of Swift. At the end of the day I bought a Lunar Clubman as the seating was infinitely more comfortable with sprung cushions. We had it for 6 years and 9 months and were well please and in fact bought a new version of the same model 12 months ago as I could not find a 'van offering the same comfort

Posted on 30/12/2018 19:20

Hi EasyT.

We currently have a 2005 Swift. Had it from new & has been a great Van! We've looked at the lunars & seem to be a bit more upmarket to the Swifts.

Tinwheeler replied on 30/12/2018 19:32

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 30/12/2018 19:16 by Steve2514

Hi Tinwheeler.

Towing with a ssangyong Korando. Don't think would be a problem. Just wondering why theres quite a few 2018 models already on the market.?

Posted on 30/12/2018 19:32

If they are second hand vans, one can only wonder.

Could they be new vans being sold at reduced prices to clear the previous year's stock?

replied on 30/12/2018 19:33

Posted on 30/12/2018 19:16 by Steve2514

Hi Tinwheeler.

Towing with a ssangyong Korando. Don't think would be a problem. Just wondering why theres quite a few 2018 models already on the market.?

Posted on 30/12/2018 19:33

When I looked at our dealers website at the end Nov/early Dec there were a number of 2018 models of all makes for sale. They were not secondhand

Fozzie replied on 30/12/2018 19:33

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Fozzie

from Kent

Posted on 30/12/2018 19:33

I cannot speak for Lunar but I know a Coachman owner with this layout and he called it the marmite layout.You either love it or hate it.I know he did not like having to carry chairs through the van from under the storage area rather than a hatch from the outside.

It is one of the layouts that you only find out if its suits you after a couple of times away in the van.

replied on 30/12/2018 19:34

Posted on 30/12/2018 19:20 by Steve2514

Hi EasyT.

We currently have a 2005 Swift. Had it from new & has been a great Van! We've looked at the lunars & seem to be a bit more upmarket to the Swifts.

Posted on 30/12/2018 19:34

WE had a 2005 5 berth Charisma. It was OK (kept leaking though) but the seating was nowhere near as good for comfort.

Tigi replied on 30/12/2018 19:46

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Tigi

Posted on 30/12/2018 17:35 by Tinwheeler

I can’t answer your specific question and it may well depend what you're towing it with. However, there are numerous non-favourable threads on here about Lunars.

Posted on 30/12/2018 19:46

No complaints about my three Lunars.