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jaycocreek
Feb 20, 2020Explorer II
FireGuard wrote:
I frequently check Craigslist and have noticed recently that there are many less TCs for sale than in the past.
I’m not sure if newer is better but I also wasn’t impressed with the new Lance campers. Especially with a $35k plus price tag.
I’m in the market for a small class C or leaning toward a DRW and larger TC.
My favorites are still the early Lance Max models like the 981 or 1181/1191 in the 2005-2011 year range. They were well built and had a lot of features. And the best thing is you can find them for as low as $12k up to $20k for a really nice one.
Same with the AF.
I agree with the older Lances vs the new,I look at CL every day in our area or within 200 miles at truck campers and affordable Class C's,if they exist..LOL..Most people are wanting gold for used RV's,dang near the new price.
I had a Class C that just would not hold up to the constant wash boardy dirt roads without breaking a seal in one or two trips so I went back to a TC(not built off the frame)..I didn't want a big one,just super stability for the off canter places I go hunting..The wife won out and we got a 9.6 ft older Lance..I have not had one issue with it since I bought it..
Our new neighbor moved here from Oregon with an AF-990 and the wife now wants more room than our lance has and the fights on..LOL
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