Been without my old TC for awhile and looking to get back into the wonderful world of truck campers. Sure miss having my AF.Starting to think into what to get next. After my last venture with a SRW and a heavy AF990, I definitely will go with a DRW. Leaning towards the new RAM 3500 Diesel. For the TC, we will be towing, so this makes me want to look into the side entry camper. Wife never liked the high step up and over the trailer, or the high scissor steps.Definitely like the nicer amenities, dry bath, theater seating, u-shape dinette...I know there are some nice ones, EC, Lance, Host, Adventurer..... Need to keep within the weight limits of the new RAM, I know some are very heavy. Any recommendations? Any negatives to the side door TC's (other than size and weight).

All the brands above are nice. Had a 2012 adventurer 86 fb. Should not have sold it . I did physically look at the triple slide host model and must admit I was very impressed. Close to 5000 pounds though.

I have a 2010 Eagle Cap 1160 and we love it. We bought it in 2011. Went to Alaska in 2012 lived in it for 5 months had no problems with it. Would recommend IG to anyone.

We have a lance 830. It is not made any more, but we like it quite a bit. Wife is on the short side and is able to climb in the camper easier than a rear door one. I am pretty sure it would not overload your dually as I have it on a 2500 Silverado.

I currently have a Fleetwood 11x side entry and it's been a good camper. I do look from time to time what I might replace it with someday. I tow the boat behind so really want to stick with that design. I like the Lance 1191 because it allows entry into the camper and the bath without moving slides.The EC 1160, Host Everest, and Chalet campers are all really nice but really heavy and require moving slides out to access the interior or bathroom. We make a lot of quick stops on the road for bathroom breaks or snacks so I really don't want to have to operate slides all the time.

I think that the Lance 1191 is the only one in production that can be used with the slide in. Full use with the slide in is very important to my wife and I (we have the older 1161 with essentially the same floorplan as the 1191)We can get to the bathroom without putting the slide out as we stop along the highway for a quick pit stop.We can stealth camp... we can shower, prepare meals, and sleep without putting the slide out... we look like we are just parkingWhen the wind is pounding us we pull the slide in... and we do get hit with stormsIn the winter... we pull the slide in at night... less cubic feet to heat.If I were personally buying a new TC today it would be the latest model of the Lance 1191... all aluminum frame, Adsel outer walls... note: No one should buy a camper without seeing it with the slde (slides) in... you'll be surprised.Good luck with your search.Sleepy

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KD4UPL
Explorer II
May 24, 2014
I currently have a Fleetwood 11x side entry and it's been a good camper. I do look from time to time what I might replace it with someday. I tow the boat behind so really want to stick with that design.
I like the Lance 1191 because it allows entry into the camper and the bath without moving slides.
The EC 1160, Host Everest, and Chalet campers are all really nice but really heavy and require moving slides out to access the interior or bathroom. We make a lot of quick stops on the road for bathroom breaks or snacks so I really don't want to have to operate slides all the time.
Wheelholder
Explorer
May 24, 2014
We have a lance 830. It is not made any more, but we like it quite a bit. Wife is on the short side and is able to climb in the camper easier than a rear door one. I am pretty sure it would not overload your dually as I have it on a 2500 Silverado.
gpascazio
Explorer
May 24, 2014
I have a 2010 Eagle Cap 1160 and we love it. We bought it in 2011. Went to Alaska in 2012 lived in it for 5 months had no problems with it. Would recommend IG to anyone.
billyray50
Explorer
May 24, 2014
All the brands above are nice. Had a 2012 adventurer 86 fb. Should not have sold it . I did physically look at the triple slide host model and must admit I was very impressed. Close to 5000 pounds though.

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