2018 Lance reviews

We love our Lance. We find that the quality is excellent and floor plan for a smaller trailer, with the slide out, is well proportioned and roomy. The appliances, stereo and TV are manufactured by different companies, and not Lance, which are found in most trailers. We were told by the salesman we bought one of the last trailers built by the original Lance company who has since sold. Show less

We truly enjoy our Lance 1172. It is spacious enough for a family of 4 with 2 boys 8 and 15 but also the perfect size to fit in to smaller camp sites and make extra tight turns. The kitchen is just the right size. I bake cookies, make pancakes and casseroles. This truck camper offers tons of storage space from front to back, inside and out. It's extremely versatile and perfect for my families needs! Show less

Years ago I was able to order parts from Lance directly, over the phone. Now 2023, I must rely on interfacing with them through a local RV Dealer. I need some parts that are trailer specific and according to my local dealer, Lance is non-responsive. I am very disappointed with my effort to get these parts going on three months now. What is happening to Lance. I thought they were reputable. Show less

Lance has been making truck campers for a long time with some of the tightest specs in the industry, they now make travel trailers with the same great quality. This is my 7th rv and after 5 years still my favorite. They look like a high end motorhome on the inside and pull like a dream, the quality is a bargain for the price. Try to find one a few years old and get it for half price, no need to buy new, they last forever. Show less

This has been by for the most enjoyable camper we've ever had, and we've had several, from class A to Fifth-wheel. It is light enough and has a low profile that can be towed anywhere. the walk around queen bed is easy to make and very comfortable (with a cool-foam topper). and it is truly a four-season camper. As with all campers or RV's it helps to be a good handy-man, but we've had no issues and have only done upgrades. Show less

We purchased a new 2018 Lance 1575 less than 3 years ago and have roof leaks that we consider to be a manufacturer defect (tape used around skylights) causing our controller in the bump out to be replaced and the roof. We were reminded that you need to check your roof every 90 days for cracks, etc., but there was no visible damage to the tape. All the pipes, etc. sealed with Dicor were not damaged and no leaks came from those seals. Customer service response was the warranty is only good for one year and sorry. Unless you plan on keeping your trailer covered at all times, this will happen and the cost to fix was over $4,000. We chose Lance and paid the higher price tag for the quality. Everything else we love about the unit, but they need to admit to this defect and recall the unit for repairs. Show less

Bought my 2018 1685 New in Yakima Washington at a Lance dealership the slide leaked,fantastic fan leaked over the bed, A/C wouldn’t run on high,propane regulator leaked,auto retract awning didn’t work,sink faucet fell off,front window screen/shade was junk,tank monitors were never correct I’m sure there’s more but yeah that’s Lance quality for you. Show less

Since buying the Lance 1685, I have had the door latch break off, the door window shatter in high wind, the kitchen cabinets fall off and strip the screws out. The overhead kitchen cabinet hinge fall off. The light glass domes fall off and shatter into a million pieces. The ceiling leak into the bathroom thorough the sky light. The bed curtain gets caught in the slide every time so what stupid person invented that? The slide out leak into the main dining area. The QC at Lance definitely needs to step up their inspection program. Show less

Lance makes a quality product and I would not be selling this unit except that, give my age and physical limitations, I need to look for a smaller rig. The 2285 is a live-aboard trailer and we now need only a weekender RV. Show less

I just purchased a 2018 1685 after many years research into the quality of the Lance trailers. The cost matches the quality rating! My first trip out, the wind caught the front door and swung it backwards into the kitchen window and it shattered. Why would Lance design a kitchen window that pushes outward instead of a sliding window so it cant be reached by the front door. The black tank cap is so far under the trailer, i cant get a grip on it to loosen the cap. Why put it that far under the trailer? The glass decorative lamp shades fell off during transit and shattered. Why not make those out of nonbreakable materials? The electric jack shorted out and quit working. The back skylight is leaking. This is a disaster of a trailer. I come from a Quality Assurance background and these types of design and reliability issues should not happen. Show less