2011 Lance reviews

First Lance makes excellent RV's that hold their value well. They are located in Southern CA so easy to get on the phone for any issues. This 1685 tow very easy with one of the lightest tongue weights per size available. The rear bathroom layout means a wide open floor plan. This is just an enjoyable RV and I have loved taki9ng it on trips or just to relative's house for a visit. You make a good guest when you stay in your own RV. Show less

The Lance 825 is a perfect three-season camper for short-box trucks. The convertible bunk in this model is a perfect option for traveling with children. The quality and layout of Lance campers is evident. Show less

This is the one and only truck camper I have owned. Prior to this rig, I owned 3 travel trailers...like most owners each one bigger and better than the previous. The Lance camper is by far the best built and most reliable. I had one electrical issue...trailer lights. This ended up being an issue with my truck fuse box combined with the plug extension on the super truss receiver extension. The only knock I have is that the generator is not large enough to run the microwave and air conditioner at the same time. This is minor as my previous 3 had the same issue until I upgraded and ran two Honda EU Generators simultaneously. It is of the age when all the vents should be changed. That was on my list for the upcoming year, but I won't be able to get that done prior to selling. I had the power jacks and the electrical system gone though prior to listing by PC Mechanical in Santa Maria. This camper was used for both horse shows and Motorcycle trips...probably about 15 to 18 times a year. The previous owner had taken it on the Great Alaska Highway...there are stickers on the back. It has seen plenty of desert time as well. Show less

In 2013 after very little Hwy mileage, while parked, the water tank fell out of our Lance 1985. Lance would not return our calls or emails. This could have caused a catastrophic accident on the HWY. Now it is completely rotten. The floor is full of rot and it leaks everywhere. it is now basically garbage. Show less

We bought a brand new Lance 1985 and it is nothing but junk with absolutely no support from Lance. After two years of very few hwy miles the water tank fell out in our driveway. An obvious defect. Lance wouldn't return our calls or emails. in two years the under carriage battery brackets, towing device, every single screw holding it together was completely rusted to the point we could not the spare tire of. it leaked immediately and continued to leak after getting it fixed. it now has rot and mould. What a piece of junk Show less

Lance makes the best truck camper by far. The construction and quality that goes into their units is top rate. It is unbelievable the options and quality they can manage in such a small space, nothing is left out. Everything the larger campers have, Lance puts in their truck campers. Solid from the first time you set foot in one. Easy on, easy off your truck and with the proper truck and suspension you can hardly tell it is back there, so much nicer than towing a rig. Show less

My wife and I been to RV shows, the one that struck us the most was the lance brand trailer, best interior, walls are solid the ceiling the floor, and its not so high, the way it is constructed, but they were pricey. I have looked at a lot of trailers and I see all kinds of ways they are put together, I have never seen a perfect trailer, they have there good points and not so good. Every sales person will point out the good points. Like a slam latch vs a thumb latch. I cannot really put any trailer down, none are perfect through and through. Its all what is important to the buyer, I did end up with a 2011 lance 1685. We love it. its a good looking trailer, I love the lower profile, where it hugs the road, step up diner, is so easy to get seated, 16 foot trailer looks like it is 19 feet long, we just love it. huge slider. its light weight. my fj cruiser pulls it nice. and i can get under sheltered awning at my home, and it looks good parked there We made the right choice. A 16 foot trailer with that much room and storage Lance builds strong were it really counts. Keep up the good work. Show less