Vintage465 wrote:
My brother bought a Lance 2285 in 2017. I have to say that a Lance has a lot of nice features. Seely mattress. Dimming lights. Fancy covers on the LP tanks. The upholstery has very fine fitting, almost locking together like a puzzle. Really nice day and night shades. The fit and finish is really nice. I do think they are a cut above my ORV when it comes to fit,finish,bells, whistles, details and niceties. But, I don't think they are as durable when it comes to bouncing down a dirt road for miles as Northwood or ORV is. All comes down to what is right for you and if the Lance bells and whistles are what you want to spend you $$$$ on. I like some of the Lance goodies, but I love my ORV.
You bring up a good point. While 90% of our camping is off of paved/smooth roads, we do like to get back into some remote dry camping places from time to time. I have experienced taking trailers down wash-boarded forest roads, where things really tend to come apart from the vibration. And concerning all the "bells & whistles," they are nice, but we're probably more on the minimalist side of things usually - less to go wrong and to care for! As a church buddy likes to say, "The more stuff ya got, the more you have to think about!"
One thing I wondered regarding Lance TTs: The front window. We have really enjoyed the front window in our trailer, which is above the bed, and consider having one pretty high on the priority list. A Lance pulled in beside us yesterday as we were leaving Flagstaff, and it had tape all over the front window. I didn't have a chance to ask the owner, but my guess is a rock flew up and hit that nice/pretty front window. Most brands come with a cover that comes down over the front window to prevent such things. Again, I don't know for sure that this fellow's window was broken from a thrown rock, but I'm guessing that was the case since it was all taped up. (I would think Lance must use some sort of Lexan or other breakage resistant material on these . . .)
