New entry-level range from Lunar

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Nigel Donnelly
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Dear all - news from Lunar that I thought might be of interest

 

**PASTED FROM HOME PAGE OF THE WEBSITE***

 

LUNAR CARAVANS IS grabbing a stake in the entry level caravan market with the launch of an all-new brand.

 

Venus is a range of lightweight, compact and affordable caravans which the Preston-based manufacturer says are very different from sister products in the Lunar stable.

 

 

Light, bright and breezy

According to Lunar, the Venus models are aimed at caravanners wanting compact, lightweight caravans which are good value and easy to handle, whether on short breaks or touring holidays.

 

At launch, the range comprises four single-axle layouts. Two and four berth models are available and there is a fixed-bed option for those that want it. Maximum weights for the range start at under 900kg.

 

 

Very different market

Sales and Marketing Director for the Venus brand, Martin Henderson, says “Venus Caravans has been developed to appeal to a very different market to the one served by our existing Lunar brand.  There has been a substantial growth in the popularity of 2 berth and fixed bed caravans that are affordable, compact, and lightweight. We are, therefore, extremely excited to put 40 years of expertise into this new caravan brand. We are confident that Venus Caravans will be the lightest, most compact and most practical value for money caravans available in the market place.

 

Venus launches at the Motorhome, Caravan, and Camping show, at ExCel on 14-19 February 2011. For tickets to the show, click here

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Well done PCv - it's not yet on Lunar's own website !!

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We like to be first with the news!

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Well done Lunar for having a go. Shame nothing there for a family of five with two dowgs.  I fully understand the economics of why Lunar, Bailey and Elddis are doing this, I just wish we could jump on the bandwagon and downsize! Maybe one day?? 

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some off us already new he he.

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Martin24,

 

Not everything is getting smaller.

http://www.practicalcaravan.com/news/first-details-baileys-new-retreat-ranges

 

Estimates put the Retreat at around the 2000kg mark...


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"The 8m body length of the Retreat means it can only be legally towed in the UK by a commercial vehicle. So unless you are truck driver, you won't be taking your Retreat anywhere and it must be professionally moved."

 

You don't need to be a truck driver to tow a Retreat as pre-1997 drivers also have C1+E group on their licence.

You will of course need a C1 vehicle, ie over 3501kg MAW.

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RogerL

 

I stand corrected - although I'd suggest that if you own a C1 vehicle, you are probably a truck driver. Even if it is only a little 'un!

 

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Some caravanners buy US-type pickups specifically so they can legally tow oversized caravans - Ford F-series and Dodge Ram are examples http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ford_F-350_Power_Stroke_%28Hudson%29.JPG http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2011-06-11_14.29.05.jpg

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Nigel Donnelly wrote:

Martin24,

 

Not everything is getting smaller.

http://www.practicalcaravan.com/news/first-details-baileys-new-retreat-ranges

 

So a bit big even for the defender then!

 

Estimates put the Retreat at around the 2000kg mark...


Damp 2010 Amara 640/6 towed byThirsty 2012 110 defender SW

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Dear all - prices and weights for the new Venus range are on the site. Under 900kg for any properly equipped caravan is pretty good I reckon

 

http://www.practicalcaravan.com/news/venus-prices-announced

 

Venus 500/4 interior

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