Reason to not consider a Lance 1172?

Well, for one, the slide mechanisms are a "rack" type with teeth and gears that drive them. The big slide has three, the other slides have two sets each. On the mammoth the buttons for the slide are just inside the door opening. Extending all three take about 10 seconds and are smooth as butter. Also, the jacks are linked to the controller, that is each unit has its own code, like a garage door opener. Lance uses the exact controller on all of its units which means anyone with a lance could extend your jacks or open/close your slides with their controller. (at least that's what my Host dealer stated...) I love having access to the bed from both sides of the unit. The black tank is a little high but after a couple of times it becomes routine. Just dump the black first then the grey to clean out the hose. Host just seems to me to be a sturdier unit when compared to others I researched. A little heavy, but I have a 2015 F350 dually King Ranch with bilstein shocks, upper and lower torklift stableloads, and airlift airbags with a remote control. Only run the bags with about 30# with the unit on. Still have stock tires and rims but am thinking about 19.5's. Fresh water and holding tanks are also a plus. 65 gallon fresh, 51 gallon grey and 32 black tank. Just purchased 3, 160 watt solar panels with a tristar 45 amp MPPT controller that I'm going to install shortly. One other thing is the huge storage tray underneath the floor. Holds everything I could hope to carry.
Hope this helps...
David

DSSAMP wrote:
I owned an 1172 (2014 model) for almost 2 years. The problem was with the slide unit on the big slide-out. For 2014, there was NO way to manually crank out the slide if something went wrong which was stupid. I believe in 2015/2016 they changed to a different type of slide-out system that worked a little better. Anyway the rollers under the big slide were digging into the cheap liner they put under the floor of the slideout. Fix from lance was to install thin aluminum pieces of metal to the bottom of the slide-out for the rollers to run on. Kind of worked, but the slide never really properly went in or out. Always had some kind of "lump" it went over when going in or out. I was always afraid it would get stuck where I couldn't open or close the big slide. Small back slide worked perfectly. I believe the slide system was to light for that size slide-out. AS stated, I believe Lance changed the system to another type in later years so all may be good. My decision was to trade it in on a 2018 Host Mammoth which IMO has a much beefier slide system, more storage, bigger holding tanks, access to both sides of the bed. Never looked back...

What was it about the Host that sold you? There are two Mammoth owners so far on this thread. The Everest and the Cascade are an option I have considered. Is it safe to assume that the Host would be similar to fifth wheels designed for full timers versus campers? Every thing I have seen written about the Host speaks of quality and attention to detail. What is it about their slide mechanisms that sets them apart? Finally, do you like the black tank being located in the bathroom slide?

Thanks.

The only reason I won.t buy the 1172 is there is not near enough kitchen where do you put the coffee pot,looks like everything else is good though love the bathroom and tv viewing.

We have a 2014 992 and love it. There are issues with metal and wood shavings and other construction detritus between walls, and in other nooks. It would be nice if they vacuumed during construction. We had an issue with the shower drain not being completely hooked up to the grey tank. I have also had issues with the cabinet doors coming loose(easy enough to fix).

Oh and I've also had problems with the controller for the slides and jacks becoming unresponsive and requiring a reset. This cannot be done when the camper is on the truck and the slide outs are in -- you have to manually crank the slide out and then unplug the controller. I really need to make a manual shut off for that.

I know it seems like a lot, but I feel like we've kind of worked the bugs out of our camper and we expect to own it for at least ten years if not longer.

It sure is comfy.

Artum Snowbird wrote:
Once again, I do not own one. I would never own a camper that I cannot use in a rest stop to go to the bathroom without waiting for both slides to wind out.

Same issue as the NL. I like them better when the dinette overlooks your own picnic table, not the family beside you.

I still think this Snowbird I owned was the best camper design I have ever seen.

Snowbird 9'6

I have own a older lance and thought it was a very well built camper.
My slide takes about 5 seconds to open enough for me to get to the bathroom. Not a deal breaker.

I use Lance 1162, what I understand is older brother of 1172 and am comparing it to Fleetwood that I did not sell yet.
When side entrance is great during travel, the Lance engineering leaves lot to desire.
Than I do like Lance cabinet locks, light switches, window cranks, where Fleetwood had them less convenient.
The main issue is that Lance shower is couple inches smaller than in Fleetwood, what does make big issue. I know 1172 has different bathrooms, so I hope they improve that.
Bottom line, if there is a camper that works good for me on all the aspects, I did not find it yet.
It is all about compromise, but choosing new RV I would always check if I can turn around in the shower without ripping the curtain apart.

I owned an 1172 (2014 model) for almost 2 years. The problem was with the slide unit on the big slide-out. For 2014, there was NO way to manually crank out the slide if something went wrong which was stupid. I believe in 2015/2016 they changed to a different type of slide-out system that worked a little better. Anyway the rollers under the big slide were digging into the cheap liner they put under the floor of the slideout. Fix from lance was to install thin aluminum pieces of metal to the bottom of the slide-out for the rollers to run on. Kind of worked, but the slide never really properly went in or out. Always had some kind of "lump" it went over when going in or out. I was always afraid it would get stuck where I couldn't open or close the big slide. Small back slide worked perfectly. I believe the slide system was to light for that size slide-out. AS stated, I believe Lance changed the system to another type in later years so all may be good. My decision was to trade it in on a 2018 Host Mammoth which IMO has a much beefier slide system, more storage, bigger holding tanks, access to both sides of the bed. Never looked back...

We don't own one either, but it was on the list of new campers we considered along with Eagle Cap and Host

Things we didn't like:

1. Like the AF1150 we had before the shower tub has a step up effectively making the area to stand small. Toilet area tight like AF.

2. Very small kitchen with practically no storage.

3. Fridge not in kitchen Fridge only 6 cubic feet vs. 8 on others.

4. TV faces dinette not theater seating. Rotating it out makes for ducking to get into restroom.

5. Small fresh water tank compared to EC and Host.

6. Single side entry into bedroom making it tough to get out of bed without waking spouse.

7. small basement compared to EC and Host.

8. Base dry weight close to Host with only 2 slides vs. 3.

I did like the rear slide sofa recliner.

Once again, I do not own one. I would never own a camper that I cannot use in a rest stop to go to the bathroom without waiting for both slides to wind out.

Same issue as the NL. I like them better when the dinette overlooks your own picnic table, not the family beside you.

I still think this Snowbird I owned was the best camper design I have ever seen.

Snowbird 9'6