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meleavingsoon
Explorer
Dec 17, 2018

Shopping for our next TC....Lance is our only experience

Hello everyone,

We sold our 5th wheel and are shopping for a TC and would like to expand our knowledge.

Several years ago we owned a 2000 Lance 11'6" model 11?? (can't remember model exactly) and loved it. No slides but that was ok...maybe this one we will look for a slideout.

We want this next one to be the 11'6" or similar....we have a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. Looking to buy used but not stuck on the Lance brand specific. Just hoping to hear from you guys as to manufacturers that build at least as nice of a product.

Also looking for any advice on sources for where to look...Ebay, CL, RVT, ???

Thanks!
Phil

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  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Dec 17, 2018
    Under 10k with slide will put you into early 2000's models.
    This forum doesn't allow linking sale adds, but check RV trader for the camper who got huge discount. Be ready to travel some distance.
    I've seen few campers and like Lance not only for good floorplan, but also for nice cabinets and perfect locks. Read some reviews that newer Lance has cheaper locks, so can't take anything for granted. If you can deal with the structural weak point, the $7000 Lance at this point is the best value IMHO.
  • meleavingsoon's avatar
    meleavingsoon
    Explorer
    Dec 17, 2018
    Kayteg1 wrote:
    What's your budget and how much remodeling you can consider?
    I like Lance 1161 design and single slide makes it for us, but they had weak point under the slide.
    Newer models offer basement, what is nice for the interior, but raise the total height and total weight.
    Lot of variables to consider.
    Have fun shopping around. Now seems is good time to shop for TC as one of the dealers dropped the price on used Lance by 50%



    I found one of the #1161 models and do like the layout and side entrance door. As for a budget I think I would like to stay under $10k. Personally I don't mind doing some work to a good candidate. The first TC we purchased needed some water damage repaired, but I only paid $4,000 for it and it gave us the opportunity to experiment with one.
  • lhenry8113's avatar
    lhenry8113
    Explorer
    Dec 17, 2018
    Take a look at Northwood Mfg.--Arctic Fox. Been in business a long time making T.C.

    http://northwoodmfg.com/
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Dec 17, 2018
    What's your budget and how much remodeling you can consider?
    I like Lance 1161 design and single slide makes it for us, but they had weak point under the slide.
    Newer models offer basement, what is nice for the interior, but raise the total height and total weight.
    Lot of variables to consider.
    Have fun shopping around. Now seems is good time to shop for TC as one of the dealers dropped the price on used Lance by 50%

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