Lance Travel Trailer reviews

Like floor plan love all the windows poor quality workmanship 1 window is already compermized the backslash of stove over is rippled some of the floor is ripped the riferater door broke 2 years after we brought bathroom sink has been had to been replaced twice blackout shades have all come apart water pump is not working Show less

We absolutely LOVE the layout of this trailer. The kitchen island is very handy with extra counter space and storage that utilizes space well. The electric fireplace is a really nice feature that actually gives off heat. Towing is made much easier with the included anti-sway bar and hitch. The upgraded bigger tires and heavy duty axles provide extra clearance. Show less

Loved everything about our lance. We spent a lot of time in it and can say the quality is far better than any other trailer we've been in. It's lightweight yet somehow sturdy. So easily towed there were times where we almost forgot it was behind us. If I'm going to be looking for another trailer to buy in the future it will for sure be a Lance. Show less

We purchased the Lance product new in August 2022. Less than 24 months ago. We were sold on the "Lance difference, and better quality". Being our third rv, we went ahead, even though they are more money. MISTAKE. We have had nothing short of issue after issue, some catastrophic, some minor. But they started immediately. The quality and workmanship simply isnt there. Won't bore you with the problems, however they are trip ending issues. As for support from Lance brand, we'll thats still to be determined. Show less

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

Poor design. Multiple poorly conceived mechanical systems. Heating system cannot keep bedroom warm. Poor placement of vents. Cannot change seat on toilet without removing the toilet. The awning is useless as the pitch is so flat that rain does not run off. Instead the awning collects water and the awning will slump almost to the ground with accumulated water. Simplest repair requires a trip to the repair shop because of inaccessibility of mechanical systems. Disappointing. Show less

We bought a 2017 Lance 1575 a year ago based on dealer's recommendation that it is a superior product. We had weight constraints because we would be pulling it with a Toyota Tacoma or Subaru Ascent. It tows like a dream, and has caught the eye of people indicating they'd like to purchase a trailer that can be towed with a mid-size SUV. No issue for us. We've had it out about 40 days in 2023 with only one issue. The 'on demand' water heater only works intermittently resulting in intermittent hot and cold water when taking a shower, not fun. No help from Lance. Spoke with other Lance owners who indicated they gave up and purchased a traditional water heater, which we plan to do as well. The shower has a relatively low ceiling, too short for my 6'2" husband, but except for that, we're very pleased with the layout. Feels high end for a small travel trailer. Fortunately, no major issues thus far requiring support. Show less

Well thought out design with quality components residential hardware, best ever quiet gas/electric furnace/water heater, full 80" Queen bed and very comfortable seating. However very poor build quality and manufacturer support. For instance the sofa was only secured at one end in the slide, a stub wall fell over because the screws had been broken off when screwed into the metal door frame, the movable tables were poorly attached so they tilted and wobbled so had to be remounted, the seal strip joining the two halves of the trailer just fell off, weather strip around the windows comes off in hot weather, dishes fall off of the top shelf because the shelf doesn't reach the cupboard door, the $600 tank cover blew away because the latches are poorly designed. The "European windows" will slam closed in a gust of wind because the arms don't lock. The factory won't sell parts directly, only through dealers. 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

We bought this trailer "new" even through it's a 2022 from a dealer a few months ago. While we love a lot about it from an esthetic and layout viewpoint, the overall build quality has been nothing but disappointing. There a many issues that began from the start and they keep coming. 1. The door is very difficult to open and close and doesn't seal properly. Light can be seen coming in through the bottom. Despite constant adjustments to the latch, it doesn't seem to help at all. I seems as if the door isn't hung properly or is warped. 2. We just had a major flooding issue when water leaked through the closet side wall of the bathroom when attempting to connect a hose to the outside connection. We had to open the back panel in the rear storage area to find the internal collar that's supposed to seal everything had completely come off. There was nothing to hold it in place when an outside hose is disconnected; not even plumber's thread tape. Apparently the last time we unscrewed a hose, the inside collar seal unscrewed with it. Unacceptable! 3. The bathroom sink is plumbed to the black tank, not the gray tank. This poses several problems. The most serious being the camper fills with methane gas whenever the sink is open and could potentially result in an explosion, not to mention the entire trailer smelling like a sewer. It also means the black tank will fill that much quicker when boondocking than it would it the sink was plumbed into the gray tank. Also, there is no "J" or "P" trap to keep a layer of water that would seal off this potentially dangerous gas from filling the camper. 4. We also recently discovered that there is no power to the roof antenna. 5. The outside shower doesn't work at all. The TV doesn't connect to the soundbar. It won't even work when connected with external HDMI cables. The primary point of the soundbar is to enhance the quality of the TV's audio and the dealer's service department says they don't think they're supposed to be connected. The soundbar works for radio, but not TV event though it has a direct HDMI input in the front. We've tried 3 cables and nothing. 6. Trim over the dining table is bowed and there is a long strip of glue that was applied directly below the trim strip. 7. The clear coating on the overhead kitchen cabinets is delaminating. 8. There was no snaps or vent cover on the vent over the main sleeping area; just where you want one most. There is on the other 3 vent openings. The dealer said that this didn't have one. Why would you have one for 3 vent openings and not the one that pours sunlight in on you while sleeping at the crack of dawn? Also there are 4 small holes in the trim that look like the snap attachments should have gone there and it looks like they just forgot this detail in construction and missed it upon inspection, if they even do that before shipping to the dealer. 9. Several of the window shade won't stay up; a major adjust or replacement is needed. On top of all these issues, we've had to make minor repairs and adjustments on our own. As previous travel trailer owners, we are not rookies and this is to be expected as time goes on, but not when it's new. Lance has a reputation for being a higher quality build than other travel trailer brands. Based on our experience so far, it is not deserved. It's a lot of money to spend on a travel trailer and we're worried we bought a lemon! Show less