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specta
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Jul 24, 2019

My new to me camper.



I decided my other camper wasn't worth fixing so I bought this one to replace it.

Its a 1995 Lance 945 11'3" with a built in generator.

It needs some cleaning and some other upgrades. Should be camping in it pretty soo. :D
  • I used white roofing sealer to coat my roof vents and after 1 season it hold pretty well.
    What did you scale for rear axle?
    My 11-10 long Lance puts 9000 lb on rear axle (and I removed rear generator to put Honda on front hitch), so even this is shorter, the first concern for SRW would be overloading.
  • ajriding wrote:
    Nice and livable inside. Congrats.
    What is the weight?

    Some white plastic paint will fix the fridge side and roof vent to look like new, and give it a little UV protection at the same time. I imagine your interior roof vent trim is the same color?
    Looks like it needs little else.


    Thanks. The front exit vent over the bed needs replacing. I already painted the fridge vent with Krylon Fusion paint.

    I'm quite sure I'll be in to it more than its worth, except to me. :)
  • Nice and livable inside. Congrats.
    What is the weight?

    Some white plastic paint will fix the fridge side and roof vent to look like new, and give it a little UV protection at the same time. I imagine your interior roof vent trim is the same color?
    Looks like it needs little else.




  • I put some new tires on the truck yesterday.

    I decided to go with these Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tires.
    I went with 265/70R17s instead of the factory 245/75R17.

    "
    Our Most Durable Heavy Duty Light Commercial Truck Tire
    Professional-Grade Construction including CurbGard™ sidewall protectors that resist curb scrubbing in urban environments. This tire has more than twice as much nylon reinforcement than the Michelin® Defender® LTX® M/S for improved durability.

    Improved Tread Life Under Heavy Loads
    The Michelin® Agilis® CrossClimate® tire lasted 10% to 19% longer under heavy loads than three leading competitive commercial tires. MaxPressure Profile™ optimizes the tire footprint for better wear life under high pressure, heavy loads, high torque, and stop and go driving. Additionally, the StabiliBlok™ design provides wider and longer tread blocks, to resist extreme torque while providing cool operating temperatures under full load at high speed.

    Excellent Wet and Snow Traction
    The Michelin® Agilis® CrossClimate® tire offers shorter wet stopping distances and better snow traction than leading competitive long-warranty tires. SipeLock™ provides hundreds of biting edges for improved wet and snow traction without sacrificing tread block stability. "


  • This is the camper I decided not to fix. A 9.5' 1996 Skyline Weekender.




    My new to me 11' 3" Lance 945 with a built in generator according to the scales weighs almost 350 lbs less than the shorter Skyline camper.

    Kind of surprising.


  • I peeled out the old linoleum and started putting in the new.




    The cushion covers were gross. The rinse water finally came clean after the 3rd wash cycle. I seriously doubt that they have ever been washed.



    With only 204 hrs on the generator it wasn't charging. I removed it and took it in to get it fixed. It had a fairly major problem so I just bought a new one and I'll pick it up next week.

    My new cellular window shades arrived today along with my new bedding. Other miscellaneous items have arrived too.

    I ordered new tires for my truck today and I'll get them pt on next week.

    Shouldn't be long it it will be ready to roll.
  • DarkSkySeeker wrote:
    specta wrote:

    Then I'll hit the road.

    What is your plan for your first trip? Where will you go?


    Most likely to the coast via Oregon.

    I'll do a few camping trips prior to a road trip.
  • specta wrote:

    Then I'll hit the road.

    What is your plan for your first trip? Where will you go?
  • DarkSkySeeker wrote:
    specta wrote:

    Its a 1995 Lance 945 11'3" with a built in generator.

    It is a beauty! I can't wait to see more photos from your trips. My landlord has a Lance. It is in covered storage. I almost bought it, but decided I needed more space that it offers.


    Thanks. Its just me so I have plenty of space.

    I'm going to re due the flooring, blinds, bedding including an new mattress and then finish cleaning out the previous owners.

    Then I'll hit the road.
  • specta wrote:

    Its a 1995 Lance 945 11'3" with a built in generator.

    It is a beauty! I can't wait to see more photos from your trips. My landlord has a Lance. It is in covered storage. I almost bought it, but decided I needed more space that it offers.