I'm not brand loyal yet my truck is a '97 3500 Ram Dually, 4x4, 5 speed manual with a cummins diesel.& my next TC must have slide outs or I'll consider a trailer?Seems a triple slide is not an option due to weight?So now I'm on a search for a double slide!

I don't know. Wouldn't it be more important that you like the floorplan and that it works well for your requirements? For a start you might look at the buyers guide over at truckcampermagazine. That is, if you consider buying new.For used campers ... supply is low and it is difficult to find a specific model.And as always: the sticker "dry weight"'on most if not all campers says little about the wet weight loaded.

It sounds like you really want the space of a triple slide camper but are willing to settle for a double slide due to weight. At a certain point it seems to me that a trailer makes more sense. I have a 9'6" camper without slides. That is as much as I would ever want to carry on a pickup.

From my research all those campers "list" in the range of 4000 lb, but you have to follow the option list to get more accurate weight. When I see huge difference in the space feel with dinette slide, the 2nd slide usually adds more floor space or 2nd sofa, both I don't really care much about. Than if floor space is important to you, whole wall slide is between.

I notice that you have a 1997 Dodge DRW...What is your GVWR??... I had a single slide EC 995 on a 2007 DRW Dodge rated at 12,200 GVWR but wouldn't want to put a heavier double slide on it...Now with a 2016 Ram DRW rated at 14,000 GWR (but same camper).... The frame (reaction over overpass transitions - no flex) seems much more substantial, so a double slide now seems a more viable consideration...

Kayteg1 wrote:From my research all those campers "list" in the range of 4000 lb, but you have to follow the option list to get more accurate weight. When I see huge difference in the space feel with dinette slide, the 2nd slide usually adds more floor space or 2nd sofa, both I don't really care much about. Than if floor space is important to you, whole wall slide is between.Yes I want floor space, being we have a 100 lb dog that goes camping with my wife and myself.In a no slide out camper like my Lance 900, it's too cramped in there. I really wanted a triple slide but have come to accept that my 1997 dodge dually really is not ideal for all that weight.So now I'm looking for a lighter dual slide out.Yes floor plan is important , especially if I end up buying new then I have options, but if looking used, I'll have to take what I can find, yet want to look for the lighter ones vs heavy.

What is the lightest Double Slide out Truck Camper?

av8rds
Explorer
Jul 19, 2017

Blanco1 wrote:
av8rds wrote:
Blanco1 wrote:
I'm not brand loyal yet my truck is a '97 3500 Ram Dually, 4x4, 5 speed manual with a cummins diesel.

& my next TC must have slide outs or I'll consider a trailer?

Seems a triple slide is not an option due to weight?

So now I'm on a search for a double slide!

My '08 Lance 992 was about 3800lbs....cant find the old posting. The dont make it anymore but I think you can find one up to like '15. Great camper, wish I kept it!

Got any pics of it on your truck?
joerg68
Nomad III
Jul 19, 2017
At least you live on the "correct" side of the US. If you are willing to drive a bit you should have some selection - but usually not the exact camper/year that you are looking for.

Be careful looking at used campers. As the saying goes, they either leak or they don't leak yet...

There is a dealership close to the Lance factory that gave me a good quote on a new camper. Try your luck: sales@richardsboatcenter.com
Note: I was looking to export that camper to Germany. They may not be able to make a similar offer in country. But they are just down the road in Lancaster, CA, and they have basically no transport cost.
Blanco1
Explorer
Jul 19, 2017
Wow!

I really like the 2007 1131 with the flip out tent & side entrance!

The side is perfect for leaving trailer hooked up & the tent would be perfect for my 100 lb dog to have his place to stay out of our way & allowing us more freedom to move around!

Thank for the info & yet I'll still keep looking for more options.

I'm figuring good luck finding a nice used one at a good price?
Blanco1
Explorer
Jul 19, 2017
Buzzcut1 wrote:
995 and 975 have them and

the 2007 1181 has one

Thank you!
I'll check those out.

What year 995 & 975?
Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Jul 19, 2017
995 and 975 have them and

the 2007 1181 has one
Blanco1
Explorer
Jul 18, 2017
joerg68 wrote:
On Lancecamper.com, go to Owner Support -> Previous Brochures

http://www.lancecamper.com/owner-support/

enjoy ;-)

Might anyone have any idea about what years these full wall slidesout were?
Looking through their previous brochures, there's 24 years worth of past brochures.
Blanco1
Explorer
Jul 18, 2017
av8rds wrote:
Blanco1 wrote:
I'm not brand loyal yet my truck is a '97 3500 Ram Dually, 4x4, 5 speed manual with a cummins diesel.

& my next TC must have slide outs or I'll consider a trailer?

Seems a triple slide is not an option due to weight?

So now I'm on a search for a double slide!

My '08 Lance 992 was about 3800lbs....cant find the old posting. The dont make it anymore but I think you can find one up to like '15. Great camper, wish I kept it!

Got any pics of it on your truck?
Blanco1
Explorer
Jul 18, 2017
joerg68 wrote:
On Lancecamper.com, go to Owner Support -> Previous Brochures

http://www.lancecamper.com/owner-support/

enjoy ;-)

Cool thanks!
av8rds
Explorer
Jul 18, 2017
Blanco1 wrote:
I'm not brand loyal yet my truck is a '97 3500 Ram Dually, 4x4, 5 speed manual with a cummins diesel.

& my next TC must have slide outs or I'll consider a trailer?

Seems a triple slide is not an option due to weight?

So now I'm on a search for a double slide!

My '08 Lance 992 was about 3800lbs....cant find the old posting. The dont make it anymore but I think you can find one up to like '15. Great camper, wish I kept it!
joerg68
Nomad III
Jul 18, 2017
On Lancecamper.com, go to Owner Support -> Previous Brochures

http://www.lancecamper.com/owner-support/

enjoy ;-)

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