Lunar Quasar 546
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Key Features
Model Year
2009
Product Class
Single Axle
Price from (£)
£14195
Berths
6
Full Review
THE QUASAR 546 is a new six-berth that has the same layout as the Bailey Pageant Bretagne Series 7, with the triple bunks, but with a few alterations in line with Lunar’s design principles.
The exterior styling doesn’t break any new ground but the three windows at the front end and the distinctive rear end panel, plus discreet graphics, add up to a pleasing profile.
The alloy wheels are new for 2009, along with a spare tyre and carrier. A barbecue point and exterior mains sockets are nice to see on a tourer of this size.
On the offside there’s a large side locker giving access to the space underneath the bunks which, cleverly, becomes a storage area.
After a design rethink, the two bunk windows will be moved further forward on production models to jazz up the plain sidewalls.
Cosy but a tight squeeze for four adults
The floor plan sees a double dinette at the front, side kitchen with wardrobe, adjoining washroom and a triple bunk arrangement at the rear with dinette opposite that will seat three and sleep one.
The interior has an up-market feel with a light wood furniture finish and a design similar to the Zenith. It’s certainly well screwed together and well finished. The upholstery is comfortable and I can’t fault the design.
The front dinette has excellent lighting provision, with mains, 12-volt spots and a ceiling lamp.
The Heki rooflight keeps the area bright during the day. There’s a radio/CD player fitted here as standard. The chest of drawers nestling between the settees has a sliding coffee table extension and two drawers. Full wrap-around roof lockers mean storage is superb.
Following all these plus points, you’ll probably be disappointed to hear that the size of the settees means they can’t function as single beds and four adults seated here would have to fight for elbow room. One solution to this problem would be an L-shaped seating arrangement.
The side kitchen offers brilliant worktop and storage space. It contains an oven,
115-litre fridge/freezer and microwave, and it well designed. The down lighters come into their own in the evening.
The rear end has a triple bunk arrangement and you can easily convert the bottom bunk into storage; it’s a nifty idea that I’m sure will soon catch on.
The side dinette will seat three people by day and by night makes up into a decent sized single bed. This area is well lit with spots and ceiling lights as well as lights for each bunk.
Verdict:
The Quasar is a great six-berth model; it’s light and airy without carrying too many extra inches.
A full version of this review was published in the October 2008 issue of Which Caravan.
The exterior styling doesn’t break any new ground but the three windows at the front end and the distinctive rear end panel, plus discreet graphics, add up to a pleasing profile.
The alloy wheels are new for 2009, along with a spare tyre and carrier. A barbecue point and exterior mains sockets are nice to see on a tourer of this size.
On the offside there’s a large side locker giving access to the space underneath the bunks which, cleverly, becomes a storage area.
After a design rethink, the two bunk windows will be moved further forward on production models to jazz up the plain sidewalls.
Cosy but a tight squeeze for four adults
The interior has an up-market feel with a light wood furniture finish and a design similar to the Zenith. It’s certainly well screwed together and well finished. The upholstery is comfortable and I can’t fault the design.
The front dinette has excellent lighting provision, with mains, 12-volt spots and a ceiling lamp.
The Heki rooflight keeps the area bright during the day. There’s a radio/CD player fitted here as standard. The chest of drawers nestling between the settees has a sliding coffee table extension and two drawers. Full wrap-around roof lockers mean storage is superb.
Following all these plus points, you’ll probably be disappointed to hear that the size of the settees means they can’t function as single beds and four adults seated here would have to fight for elbow room. One solution to this problem would be an L-shaped seating arrangement.
The side kitchen offers brilliant worktop and storage space. It contains an oven,
115-litre fridge/freezer and microwave, and it well designed. The down lighters come into their own in the evening.
The rear end has a triple bunk arrangement and you can easily convert the bottom bunk into storage; it’s a nifty idea that I’m sure will soon catch on.
The side dinette will seat three people by day and by night makes up into a decent sized single bed. This area is well lit with spots and ceiling lights as well as lights for each bunk.
Verdict:
The Quasar is a great six-berth model; it’s light and airy without carrying too many extra inches.
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A full version of this review was published in the October 2008 issue of Which Caravan.
