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Slick_Rick
Explorer
May 03, 2015

Lance 825 or 865?

We're gonna make a choice between these 2 TCs in the next 24 hours, the dealer has both. We like both but I think we like the 825 a little better...maybe.
I guess I'm a little OCD.
The 825 has a little more countertop space and the walkway seems a bit less crowded, the 865 bench seat sticks out a little. The 825 doesn't have an oven but we won't miss that, I don't think (OCD). The 825 has 3 gallons less grey tank, no biggie. The bathroom in the 825 seems a little bigger due to no sink. We can brush our teeth in the kitchen.
Any other differences? How do you all feel about your unit?
Thanks for the advice.
Rick
  • It's nice when the bedding doesn't hang in the sink. Do you need a bathroom sink to qualify for the "second home" interest deduction? An oven is a good spot to put the pots and pans, and it's very useful for cooking too. Check the size of the tabletop, and the length of the dinette/bed to see if you can be happy with the difference.

    It's also nice to have the dinette at the back so you can look out the window at the back. Putting the bathroom there really closes it off from the back view. How does the bathroom door on the 825 work. It seems to hinge inward?

    865 for me please, even with the bedding in the sink. Build a plastic barrier or something like that. I like the back window to look out.