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Lance 1685 vs. Kodiak 221 or comparable?

Danpaine
Explorer
Explorer
Hi, Folks. We're looking at purchasing a smaller TT with one slide. So far, the Lance and the Kodiak seem to have the features we're looking for.

Any pros/cons of the two you can share? Or perhaps there's another small/one-slide TT you think is comparable or even better?

It has to have one slide, though, or my wife will not even give it a second look.

Thank you!
2016 Forest River Forester
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Clattertruck
Explorer
Explorer
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.

Markiemark32
Explorer
Explorer
kendive wrote:
BigPackFan wrote:
. . . says the Lance owner. 🙂


LOL

I own a Kodiak 200QB and I would buy another one.


From a Kodiak Owner...



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kendive
Explorer
Explorer
BigPackFan wrote:
. . . says the Lance owner. 🙂


LOL

I own a Kodiak 200QB and I would buy another one.

Matter of fact most of the TT we owned have been Aerolite (Same Company)

From a Kodiak Owner...

BigPackFan
Explorer
Explorer
. . . says the Lance owner. 🙂

BPF
Searching for the right RV
2007 GMC Envoy

WoodGlue
Explorer
Explorer
The two are of completely different quality. There is nothing that compares to a Lance 1685.

WoodGlue
2002 Land Rover Discovery II
2014 Lance 1685 - Loaded - 4 Seasons - Solar - 2 AGM's
When Hell Freezes Over - I'll Camp There Too!
Lance Travel Trailer Info - Lance 1685 Travel Trailer - Lance 1575 Trailer

bradnailer
Explorer
Explorer
We looked at this floorplan in several models. Coachmen Apex has one that's the same. We ended up with a Coachmen Freedom Express 233RBS, mainly because of availability.
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2013 Coachmen Freedom Express 233RBS
Prior: Jayco Pop Up, Shasta Bunkhouse, Rockwood Pop Up