sleepy wrote:
12V Cummins wrote:
first 3 years of the 1161 i would stay away from. Very heavy camper and wood structure. A lot of weight in the rear of the camper. Don't even want to know where the center of gravity is on it. When the camper is off the truck compare the slide room to under the camper. Most are bowed and need basically a girdle to resupport the whole under of the camper. Would not pay over 9k for a 03-06 1161 even in all working condition.
I have no idea where this guy gets his information... I looked at his previous posts and don't see experience, but do see some strong bias' and misinformation.
Wher do his statements come from about: Center of gravity wrong? weight? girdles?
That said... from my documented experiences... (see TC Univ and 10 years of posts and learning from the proven experts on this forum)
Fact: The 2005 Lance 1161's and the 1191s that replaced them are fine. The older they are from 2004 and back the more criticle that I'd be. (trucks too of course)
That said, there are many of the older 1161's still in use, in good shape, and good buys if your willing to take care of them.
I have had a 2003 Lance 1161 since it was new... Mine is not for sale, at any price. We love the floor plan, the mods that I've made, and the 1007 nights that we've traveled in it. I maintain it, baby it, and use it.
The prices are what they are... based on demand. The 1161's have every applaince that you have in your home except a dishwasher, washer, and dryer....The appliances aren't cheap... the 6 cubic foot 3 way fridge is a fortune...even the stove and oven.
Nothing beats the convienence of a built in generator... when its raining or cold, you're parked along the road, or in a WalMart parking lot... just push a button... the generator starts... you have airconditioning or microwave even with the slide in. No fuel cans, no security problems... just push a button on the panel on the stove hood.(I like the people that set their little stand alone generator under other peoples windows)
As far as the 2005 Lance 1161 that the OP describes... his negotiating point is the lack of a built in generator... that had dropped the original new price by $3000 dollars and I'd bring that up in my negotiations. I'd check now to see how much it would cost to add one.
Sleepy
Very informative reply, thanks Sleepy!
I agree with the convenience factor of an on board genset. I do use a portable Yamaha 2K whisper quiet generator that is great, but like you say, if you pull in for a quick rest stop and want to fire up the microwave or need some power that is where it comes in handy, hence the interest in adding one to the camper.
