Disappointed in my new Lance
I've had it 2 weeks today. The fridge didn't work on propane, which cost me a 500 mile, 2 day round trip to the dealer, much of which was in an ice storm. Should have found the faulty thermoco...
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I have avoided following this thread because of the high amount of speculation and opinion. I'm now glad I read thru he whole thing as it has been instructive. Not so much instructive as to the good/bad/ugly of a new Lance camper, but instructive as to the human condition. We all base our opinion on our own experience with a touch of hearsay. Most of us try to be the most informed TC buyer we can be, some of that based on others' experience.
I have had my issues with the '98 Lance Lite 165-s, extended cab, but all of those were user caused not mfgr. caused. The way i beat on the poor thing, I'm surprised that everything still works as advertised. Probably the biggest difference in old wooden frame campers' longevity is where it lives. Anywhere around the southwest, including TX, where the warm to hot dry air prevails most of the year, you don't hear many sad stories about dry rot or mold or a soggy OSB. So, it's simple: if you own a wooden frame camper, move to the southwest.
It was funny to read stickbow's poco a poco almost apologetic turnaround after his initial rant.
There is one bottom line that is always applicable: Caveat Emptor. Buyer beware.
The second bottom line is dumb luck.
jefe
I have had my issues with the '98 Lance Lite 165-s, extended cab, but all of those were user caused not mfgr. caused. The way i beat on the poor thing, I'm surprised that everything still works as advertised. Probably the biggest difference in old wooden frame campers' longevity is where it lives. Anywhere around the southwest, including TX, where the warm to hot dry air prevails most of the year, you don't hear many sad stories about dry rot or mold or a soggy OSB. So, it's simple: if you own a wooden frame camper, move to the southwest.
It was funny to read stickbow's poco a poco almost apologetic turnaround after his initial rant.
There is one bottom line that is always applicable: Caveat Emptor. Buyer beware.
The second bottom line is dumb luck.
jefe
