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marykays1
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Jan 27, 2013

Nash 25C or Lance 2185 Travel Trailer?

Well, we've narrowed our search for a four-season TT that has bunks for our kids and are trying to decide betw the Nash 25C or the Lance 2185.

It almost seems that Nash "copied" the Lance as the Nash 25C just came out and Lance has been making the similar floorplan for a couple yrs - I think since 2011? or 2012?

We like the lightweight aluminum-frame construction of the Lance over the wood construction of the Nash.

However, there is more storage/wardrobe space in the Nash, with a larger counter in the kitchen, and I like the style of it better. I'm a "foodie" and one of the main reasons I like to "bring my kitchen along via a travel trailer" is so that I can prepare wholesome meals without eating junk/spending lots of $$$ in restaurants.

The new Nash could be bought for probably about $8000 cheaper too.

Any comments or ideas?

Thanks for all your help in the past.

Mary Kay in Ohio

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  • Hi,

    Lance started making Travel Trailers in 2009 iirc. I think the 2185 is an ingenious floor plan and layout:

    2012 Lance 2185 - YouTube Video

    Keep in mind about your tow vehicles capabilities as they're is a large difference between wood framed units and block foam aluminum constructed trailers.

    The upper bunk could be used for your traveling kitchen perhaps? Unpacked and packed if you have 3 children.

    Good Luck!

    WoodGlue
  • I can tell you our 99 Nash (wood framed) was still fine when we sold it in 2011, and had been seen on the road since.
    The new 25C actually looks a lot like the old 26Z

    It used to be that the Arctic Fox and Nash lines had exactly the same floor plans.