Center of Gravity

jimh425 wrote:
Center of gravity is not something that really matters other than to the manufacturer. I’ve been here almost 13 years and I don’t remember anyone saying they wish they would have bought a different TC because of center of gravity.

Not because COG doesn't matter, but because ALL manufacturers design their campers to have a reasonable COG.

If Lance made their big 1172 model with a COG of 96" from the front of the truck bed, THAT would be a problem, and you most certainly would be hearing people express regret over buying it because of COG... The COG is 60" back, which is only a few of inches behind the axle on most 8' bed trucks.

Thanks everyone. I'll relay the info.

There is only one COG so as long as you know where to measure it from, it doesn't matter which you use.

Several years ago Lance spec’d their COG from the rear, which was defined as the place where the rear of the camper touched the back of the bed. Pretty much alll others measured from the front of the box. Now it seems Lance specs both.

Lance lists front and rear COG.
Looking at 1172 model - Front is 60" when rear is 36"
That adds to 96"=8' standard bed has.
Obviously with no picture it is not quite clear, while beds are not 8 ft even.

Center of gravity is not something that really matters other than to the manufacturer. I’ve been here almost 13 years and I don’t remember anyone saying they wish they would have bought a different TC because of center of gravity.

You can’t do anything about the measurement other than moving weight inside the TC or in the holding tanks. In normal practice, all TCs made for long beds go on long bed trucks. Short bed TCs go on short bed trucks. Don’t overthink it.

You will get the correct answer by contacting Lance Customer Service directly. The rest of us will be giving you our best guess.

From Lance website

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation
43120 Venture Street
Lancaster, California 93535-4510 USA

Customer Service
661) 941-9250 direct
Monday thru Friday – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST