811 vs 855S
Would anyone like to compare the Arctic Fox 811 to the Lance 855S. I know the 811 is heavier but it has larger tanks and fridge and it appears that the 811 is a little cheaper. I'll be putting it on...
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SugarHillCTD wrote:
Lance 855S
Just a few of the larger differences I have observed.
We have the Lance. I have been in the AF for a prolonged tour. While it might not appear to be so, the bathroom in the AF is a better arrangement for a human body for both shower and sit down toilet use.
Having the refrigerator slide out with the dinette creates more visual and actual space in the AF. Also there are more storage drawers and cabinets to the left and right of the stove/sink. This is a huge factor in short bed/ dinette slideout campers.
The Lance does have the largest dinette/bed of all sb/ slideout campers.
The "Fox Landing" rear bumper is really nice feature, although Lance is developing a unique version of their own.
Finally, and this is an objective factor, the AF looks like better build and finish quality.
But as Bill mentioned, look at the Eagle Cap 850 also. I would put the EC as an equal to the AF.
Good luck!
John
The EC and AF have similar storage in the kitchen...both have much more than the Lance.
The dinette table/bed in the EC is the same as Lance.(This was important to us as our Son sleeps here).
The EC offers 2 options for bumpers/steps. One is very large with an extra step. We did not get this as I don't think it would be good for towing.
We think the EC had the biggest bath. I wish it had a little more counter space in the bath, but it does have good elbow and knee room.
One thing we did not like about the AF; no opening hatch over the bed. This is the only TC we ever saw that does not offer this.
When you compare all 3 carefully...the differences start to jump out at you. The EC and AF are very similar in build quality, detail, good use of space and storage.
Curiously, the Lance was priced MUCH higher than the others...at least in our area.
Have fun shopping,
Bill
