Looking at new entry level models
I have been trying to buy a used older camper for a while but I just haven't found anything that really matches what I envisioned for camping so I am thinking I may just bite the bullet and go new. I have had a travel trailer about 10 years ago. This will be my first cabover. My truck is a 2017 F-250, crew cab, 4x4, diesel, platinum. Sits on 20" wheels. Tires are load rated at 3850lbs. I realize I will need timbrens and or stabil loads and possibly a rear stabilizer bar. I'll cross that bridge when I get to it with a specific camper. I would prefer to stay on the lighter side since its my first camper. I would prefer to be looking at 20-25k and I am finidng some leftover 2018 campers. MY short list right now is:
2018 Lance 865. I have always liked this camper as well as the 825. Lance construction seems top notch. I love the front one piece cabover cap. I don't see an electrical awning, only manual, no room for dual batteries and its a bit tighter. Its probably my first pick for style. I am seeing some 2018's for about 25k and might be able to get it a little lower. 2000-2300lbs is what I am seeing for weights
2018 Adventurer 89RB. I like this one. Larger capacities, roomy and all the features I want. On board room and wiring for generator, electric awning, oven, and a large fridge. It seems the adventurer quality is rather good. I am not sure how this compares to a Lance. The big drawback is the weight. Its showing a dry weight of almost 2700lbs. My dealer thinks its fine but he's trying to sell me a camper. Sale price of 25k
2018 Wolf Creek 850. I really like this. Plenty of storage, on board generator capable and solar. Electric awning and plenty of storage. I like the skylight in the bathroom, all the features I think I could want are in this. Dry weight of 2000lbs its looking rather good. I don't know how well the Wolf creek is and I have come across a few with some problems. I am not as big of a fan on the décor inside and out but its not bad.
From the numbers I am seeing my trucks axle rating has about 3600lbs of overhead from its 6300lb rating. The f350 SRW gives about another 1000 lbs but my understanding is that its only a spring rate difference between the 250 and 350. So if I do suspension enhancements to my 250 then I could be good for 4600lbs. Any recommendations on brand? Any one better than the other or any to avoid?
2018 Lance 865. I have always liked this camper as well as the 825. Lance construction seems top notch. I love the front one piece cabover cap. I don't see an electrical awning, only manual, no room for dual batteries and its a bit tighter. Its probably my first pick for style. I am seeing some 2018's for about 25k and might be able to get it a little lower. 2000-2300lbs is what I am seeing for weights
2018 Adventurer 89RB. I like this one. Larger capacities, roomy and all the features I want. On board room and wiring for generator, electric awning, oven, and a large fridge. It seems the adventurer quality is rather good. I am not sure how this compares to a Lance. The big drawback is the weight. Its showing a dry weight of almost 2700lbs. My dealer thinks its fine but he's trying to sell me a camper. Sale price of 25k
2018 Wolf Creek 850. I really like this. Plenty of storage, on board generator capable and solar. Electric awning and plenty of storage. I like the skylight in the bathroom, all the features I think I could want are in this. Dry weight of 2000lbs its looking rather good. I don't know how well the Wolf creek is and I have come across a few with some problems. I am not as big of a fan on the décor inside and out but its not bad.
From the numbers I am seeing my trucks axle rating has about 3600lbs of overhead from its 6300lb rating. The f350 SRW gives about another 1000 lbs but my understanding is that its only a spring rate difference between the 250 and 350. So if I do suspension enhancements to my 250 then I could be good for 4600lbs. Any recommendations on brand? Any one better than the other or any to avoid?
