Best Travel Trailer? Lance 1985

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Lance RV has been making quality campers and travel trailers for decades. This was our first opportunity to tour a Lance travel trailer and it did not disappoint. This is the Lance 1985 and it may be the nicest and most well-made travel trailer we have ever toured.

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[cherylmiller]

I have a double axel LANCE 5th wheel RV that is 19-1/2 ft long and 8 feet wide manufactured in 1989. I have owned it since the year 2003. It is well insulated, easy to heat and or keep cool. I love it and they are built to last.

[yvettecintron]

Its awesome, you thought of everything. Absolutely perfect.

[paulhudson]

We ordered and bought a 2022 Lance 1172 truck camper picked it up last November. Absolutely love it. Some people don’t like these new type windows. But they are superior. They open wide and importantly keep the rain out so you can have ventilation even in the rain. Our older camper we had to close the windows when it rained

[JohnnyRacerX]

I have a Lance 1995 which is very similar to this one. The small black locked undercarriage compartment is for your 25 foot main power cord and whatever other adapters you care to carry ...🙂

[lawnmowerdude]

2:32 I like how you could use the table sticking out from the trailer.

[privatepilot]

I can get more for my 2016 fiberglass Casita Spirit Deluxe 17’ travel trailer than I paid for it new! I can easily tow it behind my FJ Cruiser too! I love that trailer! Happy camping!

[lishster]

Love our Lance 2375!..Great floor plan.

[tektronica]

Nice people ! Loved the crisp mountain air.

[betterwithrum]

I love Lances, we almost drove clear across the US for a 1984 model that met our needs, but some of the outdoor features you mentioned, like the table holder, have been on other RV models for a few years. Heartland has had it for 3yrs now.

[jasonvon]

I love the tiny TV 16ft away from the couch 😊

[lindatanner]

I love this trailer. It would be so nice. Thanks for showing this!!

[scottlavoie]

I really like this camper, what I am looking for retirement!

[jimcornelius]

I’ll take my Northwood Arctic Fox over this.Thanks for the tour.

[robertlittle]

I really have to say, you did a fantastic job reviewing this trailer, haven't even finished watching it yet lol!!!

[trxpjvo]

Best line in this great review: "Most RV ladders are shit"! So true! Love this review, though some of the comments make me weary! Thanks for another lovely video, from Blowing Rock, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina!

[edwardtetro]

I’ve owned four trailers now I have now had a Lance 22, 85 or the last nine years best trailer I’ve ever owned love it live in Canada travel a lot west my trailer I didn’t notice. I’m not sure if I am right, but the suspension it look to be springs only thing I don’t like about my trailer, it’s a bit low. I’d like it to be a few inches higher besides that a very good trailer had no trouble in the last nine years.

[outdoorsmanb]

Definetly a great coach.
Love the trays in the cargo and batteries area. Also the covered three 20# propane tanks. These are easy to exchange everywhere vs the 2-30# tanks. Tons of storage too.

For my family situation, I believe the 20 or 2185 is the one that fits the mold. The one that has 3 bunk beds in the back with cargo door.

[terryhaynes]

Great review. This TT is really well thought out. Super storage.

I was camping this past weekend and walked in a Lance TT almost identical to this model (I’d swear it was the same).

But when compared to a Northwoods Arctic Fox TT there is no comparison in build quality. The Lance has walls less than half the thickness, the roof is probably 1/4 the depth, and there is no comparison of the frame, when compared to an Arctic Fox.
The big disadvantage of the Arctic Fox is its weight. Because it has such a heavy frame and more than double the insulation it is very heavy.
I know my 34’ Arctic Fox fifth wheel weighs more than most 40’ fifth wheels

Pros and cons to every brand and RV. Just depends upon what is important to one.

Thanks for a great review.

[bills.]

This brand is one to watch, if you are not ready to buy. Quality, features is top notch !! It is expensive, but, I think the total overall value is there! Tx Bill in Canada

[garyuhland]

We took delivery of our new Lance 1985 in early Spring 2018, so going on 5 years now. Prior to that, we owned a Lance 1685. Ours has most all of the factory upgrades, including convertible sofa, solar, 3” raised chassis for off-roading, power stabilizers, slide-out bin in the front storage area, and more. Here are our observations:
Pros
• A big advantage: To cut costs, most RV builders place their different length boxes on the same length chassis. This results in a less-than-optimal balance over the axles. Lance builds their frames to match the box size. Consequently, the axles are at the optimum location beneath the box, balance is enhanced, and it tows like a trailer weighing much less.
• Fit and finish is excellent. Little touches like edge molding and the light fixtures are simply a cut above the competition. Quality components.
• For a 23’ trailer, it’s very spacious, tons of internal and external storage.
• Huge slide-out, comfortable, plush cushions, seats 4 adults easily. Never any mechanical problems.
• Solid roof, 40-45 gallon tanks, 4-season capable.
• Convertible sofa. It’s actually very comfy. We use it all the time.
• Dual axles – rides smoothly and tracks straight. Quality tires.
• Excellent solar charging system. We replaced the dual factory 12-volt batteries with dual 6-volt batteries. The batteries have never run down past 2/3 full, even over multiple cloudy days and overnight in cold weather.
• Walk-around bed. The crawl-over bed in our previous Lance 1685 proved to be a pain and was one of the drivers that motivated us to step up to the Lance 1985.
• Audio and TV/DVD system work fine. 6 speakers total.
• Our 2018 Ram 1500 has no trouble whatsoever towing the 1985. A ½ ton will pull this trailer no problem provided you have the correct axle gear ratio. Our previous 2007 Ram 1500 did not and it struggled.
• Initial price is high, but resale value is outstanding. We sold our Lance 1685 for more than we paid for it.
Cons
• As a rule, we’ve found that the things that malfunction are typically sourced components like the Dometic appliances, not the Lance trailer itself.
• A/C is loud. You’ll either need shore power, a generator larger than 2000 watts, or install an EasyStart soft starter. A 2000-watt generator may or may not have enough juice on start-up. We once had a pair of Generac 2000-watt generators paired in parallel (3200 watts on startup). We attempted to run both the A/C and the microwave at the same time. It fried the circuit boards on both generators. This is an issue with any trailer. Watch your wattage demands vs. supply.
• Slide-out external screws come loose. Others have noted this issue. Had to replace with larger screws.
• Changed the basic shower head to a better-quality head. Saves water, increases pressure.
• Lance customer service is just OK. However, the Lance Owners Association (LOA) is a fantastic resource for tips, advice, etc.
• The inside diameter of the rear bumper is too small to accommodate the sewage hoses. Don’t know why Lance couldn’t use a slightly larger bumper (literally, just a ½” larger) so that you can store the hoses inside the bumper, on the outside the trailer instead of having to put them in a sealed container in the rear outside storage compartment.
• Biggest complaint: The awning is rarely usable for two reasons. 1) It uses scissor arms to extend and retract. Sounds great on paper – no clotheslining as you walk around outside. However, if even a light-moderate breeze comes up, the awning starts to flap and risks torquing the arms and breaking them. The automatic retraction feature that senses potentially damaging winds is nice, but it retracts whenever there's the slightest breeze. There is no provision for attaching guy lines or poles to help stabilize. 2) The awning will hit the door if left open. If you try to extend or retract the awning while the door is open, you will surely damage the door, the awning, or both - significantly. In our view, this is a major design flaw. If we leave the auto-retract feature on, we can’t leave the door open. If we want the door open, we have to turn off the auto-retract feature, thus risking awning breakage if a gust hits.
Despite the cons, all in all, we love our Lance 1985 and would buy again.