We may have reached a turning point!
I have always said, our little pop up TC was a test to see if we would actually use it. We do and love the experience. The lack of storage and the pop up aspect are the only downsides. If you don't take it off the truck, every time you leave the site it is a chore to take down and set back up.
Our area is a desert wasteland of truck camper shopping. Closest dealer is at least 2 hours away. That doesn't sound like much, but weekends have been taken up with boating, fishing and camping and all are closed on Sunday. Long story short...(too late)... we got our first chance to check out a Lance this past weekend.
We ran to Columbia SC for a huge professional bass fishing tournament complete with an Expo of all kinds of vendors. Several of the pros actually do the circuit in their truck campers one of which is Davy Hite that promotes Lances. So they had a little booth with 1 TC and one TT at this Expo. I believe it was the 855S. LOVED IT!!!!!! Probably a little much for our needs, but my husband got to see first hand the advantages of a hard side primarily more head room in the bed! He has always had a bug-a-boo about a hitch extension and the rep not only put his concerns to rest, but we later saw his in action. My husband was able to actually lay eyes on one and check it out himself.
So this fall, I think we will make the time to do some road trips to find some dealers to try to upgrade. I would like to check the Lance 825 and the Northstar Liberty. I know a NC gentleman on here dealt with Mike Jones in Ohio and I think he will be our first stop.
ps...all you boat people out there...you have GOT to check out the Evinrude G2. Totally new concept in outboards. We did a test ride (they even let my husband drive it) and it is incredible. Actually able to steer with one finger.
Our area is a desert wasteland of truck camper shopping. Closest dealer is at least 2 hours away. That doesn't sound like much, but weekends have been taken up with boating, fishing and camping and all are closed on Sunday. Long story short...(too late)... we got our first chance to check out a Lance this past weekend.
We ran to Columbia SC for a huge professional bass fishing tournament complete with an Expo of all kinds of vendors. Several of the pros actually do the circuit in their truck campers one of which is Davy Hite that promotes Lances. So they had a little booth with 1 TC and one TT at this Expo. I believe it was the 855S. LOVED IT!!!!!! Probably a little much for our needs, but my husband got to see first hand the advantages of a hard side primarily more head room in the bed! He has always had a bug-a-boo about a hitch extension and the rep not only put his concerns to rest, but we later saw his in action. My husband was able to actually lay eyes on one and check it out himself.
So this fall, I think we will make the time to do some road trips to find some dealers to try to upgrade. I would like to check the Lance 825 and the Northstar Liberty. I know a NC gentleman on here dealt with Mike Jones in Ohio and I think he will be our first stop.
ps...all you boat people out there...you have GOT to check out the Evinrude G2. Totally new concept in outboards. We did a test ride (they even let my husband drive it) and it is incredible. Actually able to steer with one finger.
