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kohldad's avatar
kohldad
Explorer III
Jul 30, 2016

Lance 1010 on 3500 SRW?

I'm looking at a Lance 1010 tomorrow as an upgrade from my Lance 815. Just would like a shower that is easier to use along with the larger tanks.

My truck has a rear GAWR of 7,000 and an actual of 3150 leaving a capacity of 3850.

Research shows a the 1010 weight wet is some where around 3500-3600 pounds depending on options. This means I can make it right about at the numbers.

I'm nervous about being that close to the edge, but then when I'm reading old post from folks, I see so many 1010s being carried on 250s. Am I missing something or being paranoid?
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  • pcoplin's avatar
    pcoplin
    Explorer II
    Jul 31, 2016
    The 1010 will be fine on a SRW truck. It should be the same as my 915 but 7 inches longer and only 300 lbs heavier. 2002 brochure says 2542 wet weight.
  • SoCalDesertRid1's avatar
    SoCalDesertRid1
    Explorer II
    Jul 31, 2016
    That sounds like a good plan.

    201 weeks = ~4 years, for anyone not pregnant or recently having a baby...
  • kohldad's avatar
    kohldad
    Explorer III
    Jul 30, 2016
    I've decided it is too much weight for my comfort level and camping style. Plus the one I looked at had wing rot which I was expecting. But also above the window from Clarence light and a very bad soft spot in the floor by the water tank. As I told the seller, I'm looking to go camping, not work on a project.

    We kind of decided we would stick with the 815 until I retire in 201 weeks. At that time we will probably upgrade to a DRW and a TC with dry bath.

    Thanks for all of the advice.
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Jul 30, 2016
    He's using his trucks 7000 rawr axle load numbers. 3150 plus 3850 = 7000 lbs.

    He may or may not need any rear suspension help....all depending on the truck campers actual weight.
  • woodhog's avatar
    woodhog
    Explorer
    Jul 30, 2016
    What is the GVWR of your 2015 RAM?

    The rear axle capacity?

    What is the truck empty weight?

    Looks like only tire ratings in your post??
  • ticki2's avatar
    ticki2
    Explorer
    Jul 30, 2016
    Even if wet weight is accurate that is still not camping weight . There should be several here that have that same model and give actual weights .
  • kohldad's avatar
    kohldad
    Explorer III
    Jul 30, 2016
    jim, according to his signature, it's a 2008 1055 which has a brochure weight of 3150. Good comparison though, thanks for reminding me.

    socal, the brochure weight of the 1010 is 2542. The 3500-3600 is best guess from researching what folks actually weight. At 1,000 over brochure weight, seems about right from what folks say to add to the brochure weight.
  • SoCalDesertRid1's avatar
    SoCalDesertRid1
    Explorer II
    Jul 30, 2016
    If the advertised 'wet weight' is 3500-3600 lbs, it'll be well over 4000 lbs in actual use.
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Jul 30, 2016
    I think that's the same model that Buzzcut1 had and blew out on before switching to 19.5s. I think you'll be over the edge.

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