Even though Lunar stopped production over six years ago there are still plenty of them around. The Lunar brand had been a big favourite for many years, especially its Quasar and Clubman ranges.
But what of the Lexon line up? A range that always seemed to have been wedged between Quasar (such as the Quasar 462) and Clubman (such as the Clubman SR), the Lexon was introduced for the 1995 season and boasted a width of 2.31m (7’7”), at that time a very wide tourer.
The market for 8ft-wide caravans would make a big impact years later, so Lunar was certainly ahead of its time.
Lexons sold steadily; they came with good spec and, by our 2014 model year, had Alde heating, ATC, an alarm, an exterior mains socket and a gas BBQ point.
Weights were kept light and a new core wallboard promised strength and reliability.
Model history
The Lexon really carved itself a niche in the tourer marketplace. Thanks to the additional width, it always felt extra spacious, something which can be an important trait in the best used caravans. Lunar always used space well and the Lexon felt like a small static caravan; the Lexon catered for a good section of the caravan market – buyers who wanted that extra width.
The Lexon 540 model was introduced for the 2011 season and proved a good seller. With its side fixed bed, end washroom, spacious front lounge and centre kitchen, the 540 was a hit with couples.
2014 Lexon models came with revamped soft furnishings over 2013 models, and a new, more sensitive alarm, while twin axles received a 180-litre fridge/ freezer. A new radiator was fitted in the washroom, and an LCD control panel for the Alde heating was also a new feature. There were new graphics, along with flush-fitting side windows.
The Lexon was a popular choice for dealer specials, especially in the Ultima range that were built for Robinsons at Chesterfield. Dealer specials added even more spec and are worth looking out for. So there should be plenty of choice out there.
Price checker
The used model we’re featuring here – which we saw at Red Rose Caravans – was at a competitive price, at £7495.
We’ve seen others at £9669, while private sales seem to come in at about £7495 – make sure that they have had a damp check, however.
- Stellar: £8500-£9995
- 470: £8500-£9995
- 560: £9500-£11,000
- 640: £10,000-£12,000
What to check for in a used Lunar Lexon 540
- Dents in side panels
- Cracks in rear panels
- Spongy feel in floors
- Damp in back panel and front
- Damp in overhead lockers
- Damp in washroom and ceiling
- Wallboard tape coming away
- Front window surround fading
- Peeling decals
The verdict on a 2014 Lunar Lexon 540
Any Lexon offers a lot of tourer for the money, but be careful because damp can be a major problem. Look for decals peeling and discoloured front windows.
Our example was showing signs of front window fade. The exterior was good and the inside matched the price. The carpets were not original, we felt. Seating was comfortable and the mattress was okay. The washroom was in good order.
If you’re after a Lexon, look for dealer specials and also do all the essential checks.
Technical specification of the 2014 Lunar Lexon 540
- Price: £7495
- Berths: 4
- MiRO: 1281kg
- Payload: 164kg
- MTPLM: 1445kg
- Internal length: 4.63m
- Width: 2.32m
Alternative models
You could take a look at buying a used 2015 Sprite Major 4 SB, a van which has a spacious front lounge and provides good storage options, as well as a fixed bed.
Or perhaps you’d like a bit of a more recent tourer, in which case the 2019 Bailey Phoenix 420 could be worth a look. It’s a well-specified tourer which is light in weight and combines a spacious front lounge with a good washroom.
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