Truck Camper and Razorback Football

Interesting comment by SidecarFlip about (1) Lance production camper won't work on half-ton pickup, and (2) not likely anybody would purchase a Lance/CruiseAmerica-type TC......I think Lance makes a 650 model specifically for half-ton short bed pickups, which is self-contained. And, SidecarFlip, don't you own a pop-up TC, which probably is a tad more spartan than a Lance 650?

mike/kellie wrote:
https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/

Somebody thinks differently. I doubt they are in the white knuckle rental business. Go for it and enjoy the experience. College fans can travel well. That was part of our buying experience in Oregon (go Ducks).

Nothing in your link that substantiates or discourages my claim. I did take a look at the TC's in question and... They appear to be custom built (by Lance) for Cruise America and are certainly spartan and certainly lighter in weight. Things like limited FW capacity a single small house battery and single propane tank as well as very few amenities inside all add up to less weight. They are no slide, no luxury basic campers and yes, a F150 is capable of toting one.

My original comment was based on a production Lance built for sale to the general market, not the built for Cruise America unit. After looking at one and the basic appointments, I agree that it (F150) is a capable truck.

I also see that Cruise America sells used units, I presume units from their rental flee. The list for sale, many units (all motor homes however) in various locations, all 'refurbished' to their specification.

I digress on my comment with this caveat and that is, a retail buyer of a Lance would probably not consider one as a TC for ownership in the first place. It's a very basic TC and not what a buyer would buy normally.

I think I'd do Rocky Mtn. Nat Park.
https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/camping.htm
Might call and check if the campgrounds are open or closed by the weather.

Or...look on Hwy 14 just west of Ft. Collins. Small campgrounds along Cache la Poudre River.
http://uscampgrounds.info/
or:
http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/index.php/products/full-map

Or email or call me!

https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/lance-announces-rental-partnership-cruise-america/

Better link. I've seen one also in Arizona

I saw one of these while I was out west this past summer. They were with me in Cody and Yellowstone. It was small but looked good and was road worthy. GO FOR IT!!!

https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/

Somebody thinks differently. I doubt they are in the white knuckle rental business. Go for it and enjoy the experience. College fans can travel well. That was part of our buying experience in Oregon (go Ducks).

Oops! Wrong thread!

My opinion is, no Ford F150 is capable of hauling any Lance safely. You might find that to be a white knuckle vacation...

Renting what you might purchase is a great plan. Except for not being able to drive around an area except with the whole thing I loved my 4x4 Chevy and Beaver camper.