Lance 1191

TTBeachBum wrote:
I understand that the weight from Lance is different due to the added options. The weight on the sticker reflected that as opposed to the online specifications.

I know that we will not barreling down any steep mountain roads. We will be going from landlocked central FL to coastal FL (not even on the sand).

I know dealers will do anything to make the sale (car and RV). Family has more to lose and I trust my BIL's certified professional expert opinions and years of experience with Fords, RV's, and towing/tires as a technician. His employer(s) trust him. I also trust a close family friend (also Ford dealer) from former home.

This will be our third truck camper, just my first new truck camper. I would not say I am an expert though.


I never wish anyone harm, but do like to learn from others and appreciate the feedback.

The next updates probably will not be until after the upcoming weekend.

You’re doing great and lucky to have people there, to advise you. There are lots of very experienced and knowledgeable people here and it is good you are checking everywhere. My current Truck Camper, is my first (and only RV ever owned) and I am far from being an expert, as well. I wish more would do their homework, as you and your DH have done. We are lucky too, to have you sharing with us as this topic is a common occurrence on this forum. There are many reading your comments and interested in your solutions, as well as the advisements you are receiving.

What will be an additional interest, to others here, are what your modifications are and your eventual field testing and impressions were/are. The only constant here, with myself and others that own a Lance 1191, is that the weight provided by Lance is wholly inaccurate, even before options. With my own Lance 1191, I ordered a very stripped down model, no mattress, no microwave, no TV/Stereo, no Fantastic Fan and many other options deleted. But I did order an A/C and Generator (which I don’t recommend now). My first scale weight showed it to be, 4300#, with water/propane/2 batteries and no personal belongings or equipment (I stopped at the scale immediately after taking delivery of my Lance 1191). Your upcoming visit, to a scale, should silence anymore discussion on weight and open up more discussion on what your modifications are and results are. Plus, don’t forget to share pictures of your new LANCE and Truck combination. In this forum’s sticky, there is a thread to post a picture of your rig there too.

Thank you for being so kind, and generous, with your postings and thoughts.

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