Check list for a new Lance Camper
I just purchased a new 2015 Lance 855S and would like to know if anyone can send me or post a good check list to do BEFORE I accept the delivery.
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From your previous post, I see you have a 1 ton short bed truck. I agree with twodownzero, in how important it is to weigh your truck, prior to picking up the camper. Then, of course, weigh with the camper. Don't wait until you get it all loaded as you might be interested later in how much your "stuff" all weighs.
pjay9 has a good start and I second everything he stated. Also, have the Dealer Rep show you how to start things, like lighting the oven, if you have it. Have them show you how and where the emerg shut offs for the slide are, review the breakers and fuses, check the date code on the batteries (sometimes you might be surprised how aged these batteries truly are). If you have an outside shower, have them show you how it works and check to see you have good pressure there. Check the blinds that they go up and down smoothly, as well as the windows. Look under the folding steps and make sure all the bolts are present to adequately support the steps and people (don't ask why I suggest this). If you have a generator included, run it and leave it running for 20 minutes or longer. Not just turn it on. If you have an A/C, have them run it both with the Generator and then with shore power. Also, have them show you the shore power cable pulled and plugged in and then returned. You should stuff it back/if it is not the new type attached to the outside. (Like stuffing a sleeping bag into a stuff bag, practice, especially when it is cold out).
Make sure the faucets work, especially the toilet, sink and shower pan, drain.
Be there when they load it on your camper. Try the jacks, lifting and down, so if you have any questions, you have them.
Then, don't forget to post some pics of your new Camper and truck.
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From your previous post, I see you have a 1 ton short bed truck. I agree with twodownzero, in how important it is to weigh your truck, prior to picking up the camper. Then, of course, weigh with the camper. Don't wait until you get it all loaded as you might be interested later in how much your "stuff" all weighs.
pjay9 has a good start and I second everything he stated. Also, have the Dealer Rep show you how to start things, like lighting the oven, if you have it. Have them show you how and where the emerg shut offs for the slide are, review the breakers and fuses, check the date code on the batteries (sometimes you might be surprised how aged these batteries truly are). If you have an outside shower, have them show you how it works and check to see you have good pressure there. Check the blinds that they go up and down smoothly, as well as the windows. Look under the folding steps and make sure all the bolts are present to adequately support the steps and people (don't ask why I suggest this). If you have a generator included, run it and leave it running for 20 minutes or longer. Not just turn it on. If you have an A/C, have them run it both with the Generator and then with shore power. Also, have them show you the shore power cable pulled and plugged in and then returned. You should stuff it back/if it is not the new type attached to the outside. (Like stuffing a sleeping bag into a stuff bag, practice, especially when it is cold out).
Make sure the faucets work, especially the toilet, sink and shower pan, drain.
Be there when they load it on your camper. Try the jacks, lifting and down, so if you have any questions, you have them.
Then, don't forget to post some pics of your new Camper and truck.
b
