This is my 2003 Lance 1161, Fully loaded with generator, satellite dish, solar panel, I just bought this wonderful lance last week, knowing it has front bunk problems. I paid 3200.00 so im very excited that there is no other rot except what is in these pics. Ive got the rot fixed as of tonight. Tomorrow ill put the aluminum siding back on the front NOT fiberglass. I found 6 8' pcs of white aluminum siding rv siding our local camper store had leftover. :)) Very happy to find that...Ill reinstall the front window, but Not the orange marker lights.. Ill be posting more pics as the weekdays go on. I work on the road so i need this camper finished by Friday this week. I started working on the Lance yesterday so it'll be a four day project. Talk to ya in day or two.. Steven Warner West Virginia

Can't see the photos. Sounds impressive though.

Curious about your comment not to reinstall the front marker lights. I thought they ware legally required.I can't see the photos either.Dale

Need to work at NASA to post photos :M GRRRRRmarker lights might be legal not sure but they do leak so ill sneak by...at least I hope :)

I bought sealed LED clearance lights and made sure the holes were as sealed as possible. Only installed 2 clearance lights like the new models are equipped with.

I used 3/4 foam for the isolation, cut the aluminum rv siding to 93 1/8 and blammo... new camper... The window went in with a little fight. but triple sealed so hopefully no leaks. The fiberglass siding i used 1/8 luan. the rot didn't go back to the window so I v-trowel FRP adhesive used a hand roller, back rolled toward the window to assure adhesive was fully spread. then i finished nailed the pine braces just on the edge. Between the window and the frp adhesive it gets to dry all night.. Oh before i installed the aluminum siding i put a lill clear silicone in the siding groove before installing the next piece. then i put a very fine bead of silicone after installation. Taking no chances. On the inside, in the cabinets I have got inspection holes so i can monitor any water leaks...

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palmwhit
Explorer
Apr 08, 2016
Excellent work! You have the skills of a true craftsman.
Aquanut
Explorer
Apr 09, 2016
Digital display equals satellite dish coordinates
Fuzzy_Bear
Explorer
Apr 11, 2016
Aquanut wrote:
Digital display equals satellite dish coordinates

It's actually the dish angle. When you're aiming the dish, in addition to degrees such as 110 or 119, the dish is pointed at a specific angle from the horizon. You should be able to find the directions on line. I don't have access to mine at this time.

Doug
mellow
Explorer
Jun 27, 2016
I am looking at an 04 1161, how did you determine the cabover had rot? I have found rot on the wings, I was going to offer $5k but now I am rethinking that.

Was all the appliances and generator working on yours?

Thanks!
Geterdone
Explorer
Jun 27, 2016
Steven,
I had a 2003, 1181 (Hope that is correct model number) and the seems on that years campers had major leakage problems some fixed by Lance. Our camper started rotting at wings in rear and spread into area around furnace etc and finally gave out hitting some rail road tracks and the tie down just pulled sidewall out. Look at replacing seems at the least...may preserve what you have.
bigfootford
Nomad II
Jun 27, 2016
Great restoration job!

We should award you the "Camper Restoration Award for 2016"......

I know you and family will get lot's of enjoyment out of it.

Be careful making turns.... That extra 2.5ft sticking out there in the rear will swing out about 2 ft further than your tire track! Have a friend that made that mistake and.... you know the rest of the story. At least it was not the door side!

Jim
jimh406
Explorer III
Jun 27, 2016
I agree nice job. I am wondering why you added the front window back though.
bigfootford
Nomad II
Jun 27, 2016
jimh425 wrote:
I agree nice job. I am wondering why you added the front window back though.

Ditto....

Jim

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