LUNAR’S first ever motorhome, the Roadstar, was produced around 1984. A coach-built model, it was based on a Mercedes-Benz chassis cab. By the 1990s Lunar had built up a range of several coach-built motorhomes. These first models had limited success, and production was halted in 2008; but Lunar re-entered the market in 2013, this time with panel conversions. The first of these was the Vacanza, a Nissan-based micro-motorhome (now re-named the Camper Car). Following the Camper Car’s success, Lunar decided to produce a new, larger conversion, aimed at the couple who want coach-built accommodation but with a compact and easier-to-park panel van design. This new model was named the Landstar. The layout of the Lunar Landstar consists of a rear lounge area, a nearside kitchen and a wardrobe with washroom opposite. Entry is by a sliding door (on the nearside, of course). Exterior HHHH The exterior is nicely finished off with bold side graphics in blue, grey and black. Lunar’s name is placed at the top, with ‘Landstar RL’ boldly displayed mid-way up the side panel. Alloy wheels look smart against the silver paint finish. On the offside are all the service points - water filler, mains electrics socket and the cassette loo hatch. The Lunar has Grade 3 thermal insulation, meaning that it is suitable for full year-round use. The exterior is really smartly finished. Entrance and Lounge HHHH As you step into the Landstar, on your right is a cupboard which houses two six-kilo gas cylinders. There’s a courtesy light by the electrically-operated folding step. The entrance does feel a little gloomy, but as you walk down to the rear it feels brighter and more spacious. This is mainly down to the Sprinter’s length of seven metres, allowing extra inches for Lunar’s designers to play with. The rear lounge has a captain’s swivel table that stores neatly away in one of the small twin wardrobes. A window is placed Lunar Landstar RL Model: Lunar Landstar RL Price: £49,995 Base vehicle: Mercedes MB Sprinter 313 Engine: 129 bhp diesel CDI 2.143 six speed manual Length: 6.95 m (22’10”) Width: 1.99 m (6”6”) Height: 2.82 m (9’3”) MTPLM: 3500 kg Payload: 420 kg Sleeps: 2 Fresh water tank: 70 litres Waste water tank: 35 litres We like: Smart looks, easy to park, bright and spacious, good storage, practicality, competitive price. We don’t like: Windows in rear lounge could be larger; no window in washroom; shower is not a moulded unit. Brief test By Andy Jenkinson The new Landstar RL brings Lunar into a new section of the motorhome market. Ideal for couples, Lunar’s latest motorhome is smart, practical and competitively priced Smart graphics on the RL. All service points are located on offside. The Landstar looks good from all angles. Ample seating in the rear lounge; we felt larger side windows wouldn’t have gone amiss. on either side - in our minds, slightly larger units are needed, to allow users more vision. Roof lockers are finished in gloss with classy chrome handles, giving the ‘van a slightly continental feel. The lounge is fitted with a TV point and a control panel for the Combi heating. There’s a mains socket - one of five, in fact - and the Heki roof vent provides natural light and ventilation. Night lighting is provided by four LED corner spots and dimmable lights set into the roof lockers. Mounted on the ceiling by the rear doors are twin speakers for the radio. SC Issue 64 Second Half_Issue 30/working Layout 30/12/2014 13:30 Page 100