We bought a 2013 Lance model 1885 after looking at many different brands of TTs. Because of age inflicted physical limitations I had to switch from our beloved truck camper. I needed a walk around bed and minimal stairs.
For our needs, the Lance had the features and overall quality that attracted us.
The floor plan of the 1885 has a rear entry door which allows for easy access to the bathroom when on the road with the slide in. The storage cabinets near the rear door have great volume.
The dinette slide is large with under seat drawers. The slide uses the Schwintek-in-wall system which several manufacturers have found to be the most trouble free. We opted for a slide cover to minimize snow, ice, and tree stuff stopping the slide. The interior is useable with the slide in which is important if you have to "turtle-up".
The bed has big storage under it and cabinets on the forward wall. We definitely did not want an "entertainment wall" at the foot of the bed.
We looked at the Kodiak 221RBSL and found it to be a nice unit. It is a little longer than the 1885 but the storage was not as good. There was no option for a slide cover and that alone was a deal breaker. The tanks were not heated. The kitchen counter space was the same as Lance, tiny. My wife liked the kitchen storage better in the Lance.
As I recall, the Kodiak also uses the Schwintek slide system.
We are happy with the Lance after a couple of trips. However, there are some issues that I plan to deal with and modify. There is no such thing as a perfect RV.
Ron
Clattertruck
2008 SD F450 Pickup PSD 6.4L CC 4X4 DRW, Lariat Auto trans 4.30 LS, 2013 Lance TT 1885, Toyota 2014 Tundra Crew Max 5.7.
