firemedic85 wrote:
I'm sure if you had the choice it would be a flush slide out floor. I really liked the Lance but there fresh water capacity in comparison to Nash is not adequate. For someone that camps away from full hookups.
As mentioned these trailers compared to one another is not a equal comparison I see Lance as an Entry level light weight model.
Nash a more bullet proof heavyweight built much differently.
With all due respect, Lance could never be considered as an "entry level" trailer. There are 2 ways to build things; Heavy and good and that's Nash and Light and good and that's Lance. There is room in the RV Market for both types. Lance trailers weigh so much less due to the fact that they use an imported Spanish Poplar tree and they call it Lite-Ply. Almost 50% lighter than traditional plywood and it's a renewable resource!! Plus it's finished on both sides, which only adds to the aesthetics. Much lower VOC ratings too, as it's coming from Europe it has to be, so no off-gassing of formaldehyde and other nasties.
What Nash does is substantial with their builds, heavy marine grade tongue and groove plywood, wood studs and R-7 insulation. All good things to be sure, but heavy as heck.
Lance offers a very substantial build with extruded 2" foam core insulation, sandwiched between 2 layers of Azdel which carries its own fantastic R-value. Should a Lance spring a leak, no worries as Azdel doesn't absorb water, doesn't mold, mildew or grow algae - same with the 2" polystyrene. Also, Lance is pinch rolled as opposed to vacuum bonded. With Azdel, you don't get the telegraphing across the fiberglass finish. The chances of delamination with an Azdel substrate are
MUCH lower!
Check out some into on Azdel:
Hanwa USA Made Azdel Whereas if a Nash springs a leak, you're talking about major wood involvement and wet soggy insulation (all would need to be replaced) and then there is the issue of traditional delamination. Also, Lance seals it's roof vents using a inside clip in system, eliminating holes in the roof.
The water tanks are a side issue to most people. On several models, Lance offers an 80 gallon gray water tank, which most people would find sufficient for boon-docking. I'm not up to speed on the sizes of Nash water tanks so I'm at a disadvantage here to speaking about Nash's abilities.
To dismiss Lance as an "entry level trailer" is a huge disservice to Lance as well as the RV buying community as a whole. Don't forget Lance offers a fully functional 4 seasons package, with dual pane windows, heated enclosed holding tanks, dual stage furnaces, vent covers, Azdel, winterizing bypass switch, etc.
Thanks,
WoodGlue
