Update: An FRP Advisory spokesman said: "The Joint Administrators have provisionally accepted an offer for the business and assets of Lunar Caravans Ltd and hope to be able to confirm this deal in the coming days." Home / Touring Caravans / Lunar. 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"It is designed to help employers whose operations have been severely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) to retain their employees and protect the UK economy. Lunar Caravans has collected 5 reviews with an average score of 2.60. However, with UK winters being so unpredictable you have to be ready for any eventuality! Responding to a Twitter user asking if there was any truth in … For example, they offer luxury features, stylish interiors and dynamic layout options. Yes, Lunar caravan warranties are still valid, but only for the models years 2017, 2018 and 2019. Add some car polish to the paintwork and make sure the windows have been washed with clean soapy water and rinsed to stop any grit being left in place. The workforce stood at 196 people prior to the administration process. You can take your battery off the van to store at home but it's advised you keep it topped up with charge over the winter period. (Lunar Caravans are closed and secured. Lunar recognise that the Coronavirus is going to impact on Lunar owners being able to have their caravan serviced. Preston-based Lunar Caravans furloughed staff in late March due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Official page for Lunar Automotive are not Caravans. The administration is being handled by FRP Advisory. But staff claim that the company is yet to complete the applications, leaving them without any income. Staff at Lunar have also raised concerns over a new pension scheme established in August last year, after Mr Marks took ownership of the company, and where the contributions from staff are located. Please select a location from the drop-down list. Lunar Caravans Limited has been put into administration - Possible buyer found. Your Lunar dealer will be pleased to advise you of the most suitable. Forum Disclaimer: Please Read. "We're not getting anywhere. Marquis Exeter. Secure the 13 pin plug underneath the cover to keep it protected from water and damp. People still have mortgages to pay and children to feed.". But the company ran into trouble in 2019 - its golden jubilee year. However, as you’ve probably heard, the company went into administration in July this year (2019). Are there major issues at lunar automotive? Don’t go near them.Like most new… Don’t go near them.Like most new British Caravans you have a one in four chance of a serious problem.However Lunar’s customer service is appalling.Their 6 year warranty is not worth the paper it’s written on.I have spent 9 months trying to get my money back on water ingress damage and repair.Was due to take them to court, when they went bust. "No member of staff has taken advantage of the opportunity to obtain employment elsewhere.". We had only four caravans in 25 years but three had damp, the last, a new Bailey, disastrously so. Jurgens Caravans Are Closing Down Production. It's a good idea to lift seat cushions up, standing them on edge and remove all bedding too. Responding, Mr Marks said: "The pension scheme being auto enrolment has been set up. 7 August 2019. A good clean. Lunar Caravans has been acquired by a specialist engineering group who will drive forward 2020 season plans. A close South African friend first alerted me to the Jurgen's caravans but I wasn't convinced and proceeded to seek out other vans. If you store your tourer at home it makes many of these tasks easier, but in storage compounds make sure you can access your tourer easily. Huge thanks to Andrew Jenkinson for these tips and advice. Australian-model Bailey caravans will no longer be built down under, after the UK caravan brand announced it will be shutting down its Australian manufacturing business after four years. "The process of setting this up has now been completed, once the furlough period is over and all administration staff return to work then this process is able to be completed. When using your tourer on its last outing, it's an idea to drain the water system down first. For more information see the government website. Grantham Caravans are proud to be the exclusive dealer of the Solaris luxury range. Mr Marks added: "Any staff who are unhappy with the furlough process were told at the outset that they were not obliged to remain with Lunar as their employer. At the end of the main touring season many caravanners will lay their tourer up for the winter months. Make sure that any water/waste containers are empty and also the toilet including the header tank. A few hours of time spent now preparing your tourer to be standing in the wet and wind will save a lot of bother and possible expense at the start of next season - when all you'll want to be doing is hitching up and hitting the road! Closing your tourer down for winter Tue 21st November 2017. We thought that a Motorhome would be a better bet. "However, all employers are eligible to claim under the scheme and the government recognises different businesses will face different impacts from coronavirus.". A spokesperson for HM Revenue & Customs said: "If you cannot maintain your current workforce because your operations have been severely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), you can furlough employees and apply for a grant that covers 80% of their usual monthly wage costs, up to £2,500 a month, plus the associated Employer National Insurance contributions and pension contributions (up to the level of the minimum automatic enrolment employer pension contribution) on that subsidised furlough pay. This process is in accordance with the statutory obligations. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Fortunately we did not have too many problems apart from that but have been let down by complete electrical failure on one trip and failed fridge on another (serious in hot climates). Lunar Automotive are willing to assess all cases on merit covering the situations below: If a customer has to cancel their appointment due to self-isolation. If possible give the caravan a wash down using a quality car shampoo (not washing up liquid) before rinsing off and drying. Preston caravan manufacturer, Lunar Caravans Limited, has been placed into … Here's what we know at the moment, Gogglebox star and ex-landlady gets rush of support after very personal news, Jenny and Lee have starred on the show since 2014, and have been mistaken for mother and son, Gogglebox must-see TV moment lands show a BAFTA nomination, It's not the first time the show has been nominated for the prestigious BAFTA award, Kate Garraway 'ignored' Piers Morgan's advice as Derek Draper fell ill. “Piers said, ‘You’ve got to write this down,'” the mother-of-two recalled but stated she ignored his advice as she “didn’t have time to write it all down”.