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Harold and Emily - one veteran, one newbie
Practical Caravan
|October 2025
Harold, in his early 70s, hopes to take new partner Emily on her first caravan holiday. She wants a fixed bed and a comfortable lounge, but is not too bothered about the kitchen, as they tend to dine out. But she does insist on a decent washroom, so she can use their own facilities.
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KEY FACTS Tow car kerbweight 1865kg 85% match 1585kg Budget £12,000
1 2012 Lunar Lexon 540 Price £10,995 Berths 4 MTPLM 1445kg Shipping length 7.34m
Emily will get her fixed bed, a rear corner bed, with this van, as well as a comfortable front lounge, with bolsters at both ends and a bulkhead by the door to exclude draughts.
Best of all is the wide end washroom with a separate shower cubicle, kept bright by a large opaque window.
This story is from the October 2025 edition of Practical Caravan.
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