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Beautiful camper. Interesting how the layout is exactly like my pristine 1979 Okanagan 8-6”. I definitely cannot walk on my roof, but, my table top does form part of the bed support, just makes sense in a small footprint to utilize everything. Nice tour. 👍🇨🇦
Thank you Brad this video was very helpful. We are looking at putting a camper on our half ton truck and learning about how the suspension weight works was really good information to find out. Mary 💕 Fred
If I was in the market for one of these, I would seek an option to ditch the oven, have a two burner cooktop, and have more storage under the cooktop. With space as a premium, it's dumb to put an oven, which at times becomes a storage.
Same here as I'm just 1 person. 2 burners, no oven or microwave. No TV. No wraparound dinette. Full sz mattress instead of q, and no pull-out beds. Maybe someday Lance will make a bare bones one like this.
Thanks for sharing Brad! Awesome vid always honest reviews. One of the many things i love about the South.....handsome Southern gentlemen ~Brad is one of em.
All these Lance's that you're showing tend to have Solar. In your vids could you show wherer the batteries are and how many amps you get and where the solar controler is? I would be nice to know the solar effiency too and if you could add more panels. I like to carry a generator but its also nice to know about the battery system so you can get an idea for when you can get away without using it. thx. I love your vids by the way.
One thing my granddad always said "just because you can, doesn't always mean you should". I like this camper, I wouldn't put it on a half. At the least a 3/4 ton. Then there are no worries about the suspension
You can't increase your GVW. I have weighed my Titan and that thing would put me 1,000 lbs over my GVW without me, wife, kid, dog and gear. I'm shocked that Lance says you can put that in the back of a half ton. I think you'll have to upgrade more then just your suspension.
@M. L. That's mainly because of their government contracts not because they're any better. They make a good truck. All I'm saying is because one makes a good one doesn't mean the other isn't good. Made in the US is made in the US... But way to troll buddy.
I will own a lance camper they make the best camper hands down just can't decide witch one .the stripe graphics are sweet 😍 oh ya 205 max lol. Next video dude's bringing a scale.
Hey Brad, great video. Have you ever seen anyone put a 7 gallon propane tank in an 865? I’d really rather have two tanks but I think I’d be okay with a single 7.
Brad I have a 1/2 ton TRX...plenty of power, but would likely need some suspension upgrades or something to take on one of these. Would love your thoughts on the right direction to go with regards to a truck camper for it, preferably with an inside wet or dry bath.
Looks like my 2018 F150 SC with the 6.5’ bed with the heavy duty pay load pkg. would be a good fit for the 865.Do you recommend using the torque lift stable load option on the leaf springs.? Your input is appreciated
Short bed!? That leaves my long bed out. Darn. Darn darn. I really like the idea of a pickup bed camper because I live alone, travel to places where my two brothers and two sisters want to vacation. I used to do this with a trailer I could sleep in and tow behind a motorcycle. A truck bed camper looks absolutely metropolitan. I assume I could add airlift levelers to my truck if it needed a wee boost to the capacity. Really nice inside.
You get what you pay for. I can’t believe they pack so much in such a small space. This camper is a great option for people who don’t like the fridge in the bedroom area.
Great video! A couple questions; 1. How does the camper hold up if I want to boondock or drive back in mountainous gravel roads? I know it mostly depends on how the truck will handle the roads. I just curious how the TC will handle uneven roads ie: tilt, slide around, etc. 2. Does this come with the upper soft side which goes down when you travel? 3. When there are problems with the TC what might be typical issues that come up? Thanks.
Thank you! 1. The TC will go anywhere the truck will go, rubber bed mats for the camper to sit on and Torklift Tiedown system help secure/eliminate shifting tremendously! 2) Lance is fully fiberglass with laminate exterior and TPO front nose cap, does not lower while traveling. 3) No major issues that I’ve seen, issues I have seen is over tightening of waterline connection to water heater bypass causing leak, and no power to back up camera (which gets caught and fixed before goes to customer when it goes through our prep department).
I somehow really enjoy your reviews, just got hooked up on campers, and watched like 100s videos for trucks and campers. Say, is there a video about the costs comming with the camper live? Like how can one calculate water and power expences, gas, etc.? Like how long das a 5gallon propane tank lasts? Like info for beginers, actually first timers :) greetings
I think newer half tons are around 2000 lb payload, depending on make, but my 2010 GMC Sierra is only 1470 or so......I can't get any of these or even the light soft side ones from Palomino apparently. I was considering air bags but that doesn't improve the brakes, axle/bearing sizes for the weight above payload capacity. Too bad since I don't want to sell my truck for a 3/4 ton or newer one since it only has 120,000 km on it despite being 2010.
Thanks for including the price range. I’m not sure why people always ask - it’s an easy Google search to get pricing on whatever model your videos cover. Question - how much weight can truck campers handle when they are free standing?
If he is doing a review on somehting it should include price..otherwise don't do them at all..if I wanted to Google pics or specs I would be on Google doing thay instead of wasting time watching a video over 10 minutes
I have a 2016 Lance 865. I load mine on my 2016 Ram 2500 diesel truck. That 865 had my 3/4 ton squatting. I put on the Airlift 5000 air bags and the set up works great! I don’t think any half ton truck I’ve ever owned would have done very well with my 865 sitting in it. With air bags to level it it may be fine. I load my truck with loads of green firewood that I know for a fact outweighs my camper. The air bags level it out fine and the truck handles the camper just fine
Newer 1500 and 2500 Rams are the worst choice vehicles to pair with a truck camper. For some reason the put coil springs instead of leafs on what’s supposed to be a “Heavy Duty” truck. From experience, F250’s need zero suspension support to handle an 865. I do agree with the halfton statement as Lance no longer has a Truck Camper rated for one.
@@itsbradi had a jayco on a 98 ram 1500 3.9 2100lb. They call it the Jayco song bird. I would guess a 2 door 1/2 ton with light motor may hold this camper. I had to add coilovers
Thanks so much for your great videos! Truck campers have always been my dream since I lived in the USA (4 Years) and thanks to you I finally can see what they look from the inside. Unfortunately here in Germany big American trucks are very seldom, not only because there are perceived as too big and environmental bad but because gas prices are just too big. Keep up your great work, your GoPro makes great videos. Kind regards from Düsseldorf, Germany, which btw hosts the biggest international boat fair.
Thank you! Wish there was a way to ship internationally, could open up a lot of business for Lance! Go Pro was definitely a game changer! I may have to come check out that boat show sometime 😎
Check it out here: www.caravan-salon.com/ I don’t know if Lance is also here - and if not convince them to show their truck campers here next year. And you can make some nice videos reporting from this international camping exhibition. Keep up the great work! 😃
@@itsbrad Good deal Brad and Contratulations on the New Home,make sure you have enough room for the New Lance Camper you bought that your wife doesn't know about yet. 😅😂🤣✌️
That what im looking for,Im 58 Years Old And I Have A Wife And Puppy and i need that all weather for my Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 and thats under the weight i can carry in the truck bed but id put sway bars,the best shocks,and stronger spring and I'd be good to go wherever and whenever,Great Video,New Subscriber From Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.
My guess would be to use a 1/2" ton, but it would need to be a single cab or cab and a half. (They have more load rating). Then drop in an extra leaf spring in the back. Also, when you're on the pot, do your knees hit the wall in front of you?
ikr. They are sort of a magical little world. The one with the corner kitchen would be the best for leaning over the counter, looking out the window, and rolling up righteous herb in some postcard setting.
Love this camper layout I've been looking for one with a great bath layout. Note: adding suspension upgrade to a half ton doesn't make it legally able to carry more weight, it just makes it easier for the truck to carry the weight. If you're in an accident and over weight you'll have an insurance situation, and potentially a legal one. Make sure you know the legal payload capacity of the truck.
In order to be legal you can up your weight limit on the registration. You just have to have the upgraded suspension inspected at the state police. The weight tag on your truck inside the door is a guideline for the stock truck. You can upgrade the leaf springs and insurance will cover it, just make sure you tell them. Just never use a truck that has coil springs on the rear.
@@moopuna that is simple by going to the DMV and paying for the added weight to be on your registration. Then pick up your cell phone and make the insurance call. All done in a day.
Important to note that the vast majority of GMC/Chevy 1500 series trucks (with 5.5ft beds) have stickers hidden in the bottom glove box which state the trucks cannot be used with slide-in campers. A Lance 650 or larger camper cannot be put onto them. Check the bottom of your glove box before looking for slide-in campers for GMC/Chevy 1500 trucks.
You should post videos when you put these on a half ton truck. I have 2014 ram 1500 big horn and everywhere i go they say to do the 650 camper my weight on my truck could is 2500 . Question is you can do it but how safe is it and how well is it it for the truck . You guys should do a video on a half truck setup with the right suspension done .
Jose Callazos, I have a 2018 865 and haul it with my 2013 F150 and it does fine. I did add Timbrens to the rear suspension, but thats it. Even the 650 is legally too heavy for most half ton trucks. Ive put on about 2000 miles so far with the camper and i will say the truck handles fine and still manages to get 12mpgs doing it. Even in windy situations, it still feels very well planted to the ground and ive not experianced any sway to speak of. I feel more comfortable hauling the truck camper with this truck than i did towing the 32' travel trailer it replaced.
I guess you do not have anything for a Tacoma Toyota new truck? I’ve check out pop up tents on top of a leer camping shell, but I guess I will need to trade in for a bigger truck
I'm on the fence of a really light Lance camper in my Ram 3500 SRW or the biggest I can get like the 975 or 990. One question i have is I want the OPTION to keep the slide closed sometimes on the 975 or 990. Which one is the better for that??? It's great to have the option if you know what I mean for stealth camping on the street or a parking lot or gas station or whatever.
You do make the best truck camper videos out there hands down. We def want the 865 and plan on setting it into a Nissan Titan XD Cummins. E rated tires, Bilstein 5100s, sway bar, and the Airlift 5k should do the trick. Already has leaf springs too. Now I just need to figure out which boat I want to pull on my rig lol
F*ck, you are so funny Brad and your videos are great...was aware of a bunch of truck camper brands but had never heard of the Lance name until I saw a couple of your vids so I'm really interested in them now....one thing?...Always thought it was a waste of (limited) space to have a microwave and an oven as well...do you know if Lance has an option to swap out the regular microwave for a convection one?...I notice that alot of the other 2020 and 2021 makers are doing that now so hopefully Lance is doing that as well...(and I've even baked friggin' cookies in a convection microwave, they're really amazing)....Keep them coming, Brad! 😉
Class B are nice for being in the camper all the time. You never need to step out with the dog to get in the camper. Now the truck camper is nice because you have a truck and a camper. You can separate the two for maintenance or resale. The problem with looking at Truck Campers in general is the weight. You might as well buy a 350/3500 1-ton to carry it, no matter which TC you end up with.
I have a Lance 825 on a Ford F-250. Sprinters look sweet but it's nice to be able to separate the two units. Down side is that you have to exit the truck to enter the camper. As another comment mentioned. Any decent size TC needs a one ton. If I had it to do over, I'd have gotten a 350 SRW.
@@billbeyatte Thanks, Bill. I don't like the Sprinter class, more of Ford, even GMC. I like the handling of the F250 so it wouldn't be a stretch to bump up to ther F350.
@@travissmithoh The tc I've looked at seem more spacious than a B class, and I like the fact I can separate the 2. I used a F250 to tow a 30ft 5th wheel, had no problems, but thre weight is a camper would mean bumping up to a F350 dually. More stability
A dually would certainly add stability. I get a lot of roll with my 250. I'm thinking about adding some hefty Hellwig sway bars front and rear. A dually is just too BIG for me. Overkill with a Lance 825.
Nice unit. Lucky new owner! Thanks for the video, Brad.
Beautiful camper. Interesting how the layout is exactly like my pristine 1979 Okanagan 8-6”. I definitely cannot walk on my roof, but, my table top does form part of the bed support, just makes sense in a small footprint to utilize everything. Nice tour. 👍🇨🇦
Ready to hear the big news! I am looking to buy soon, don't hold out!
Looking at getting a small truck camper and your videos really help.
Thank you Brad this video was very helpful. We are looking at putting a camper on our half ton truck and learning about how the suspension weight works was really good information to find out. Mary 💕 Fred
I love the color inside this one😍
If I was in the market for one of these, I would seek an option to ditch the oven, have a two burner cooktop, and have more storage under the cooktop. With space as a premium, it's dumb to put an oven, which at times becomes a storage.
Same here as I'm just 1 person.
2 burners, no oven or microwave. No TV. No wraparound dinette. Full sz mattress instead of q, and no pull-out beds. Maybe someday Lance will make a bare bones one like this.
It's storage that can also bake a pizza!
your little brother helps you thats cool...you do a nice walk through thank you.
The truck campers amaze me, I could live in one. Me and the Jack Russell that is. Great Video Brad, thanks.
This is my plan , maybe not this camper but boon docking now in my mid 50's is really attractive for me and and my little fur buddy..
I like this guy's style haha. He's honest and that means everything.
I’m glad you enjoyed!
We love watching your reviews! Keep it up!
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing Brad! Awesome vid always honest reviews.
One of the many things i love about the South.....handsome Southern gentlemen ~Brad is one of em.
You have opened my mind, and my eyes, thank you!
All these Lance's that you're showing tend to have Solar. In your vids could you show wherer the batteries are and how many amps you get and where the solar controler is? I would be nice to know the solar effiency too and if you could add more panels. I like to carry a generator but its also nice to know about the battery system so you can get an idea for when you can get away without using it. thx. I love your vids by the way.
Got 2 long ads, watching them all. Hope your channel grows quickly.
Thank you! Your support is greatly appreciated!!
And I’m still enjoy this channel!!!!
Thank you!!!
This was helpful and appreciated.
One thing my granddad always said "just because you can, doesn't always mean you should". I like this camper, I wouldn't put it on a half. At the least a 3/4 ton. Then there are no worries about the suspension
You can't increase your GVW. I have weighed my Titan and that thing would put me 1,000 lbs over my GVW without me, wife, kid, dog and gear. I'm shocked that Lance says you can put that in the back of a half ton. I think you'll have to upgrade more then just your suspension.
@M. L. why don't you tell us all how you really feel? It's been a great truck. Same GVW as an F150 too.
@M. L. without examples to back up an opinion you just sound like an idiot. My examples of my opinion are your last two comments.
@M. L. That's mainly because of their government contracts not because they're any better. They make a good truck. All I'm saying is because one makes a good one doesn't mean the other isn't good. Made in the US is made in the US... But way to troll buddy.
The RV you recommended is very interesting, and Chinese customers also like it
“Better be Packin’ some ELBOW Juice!”....😁😁😁
Thank you - great review!!!
I will own a lance camper they make the best camper hands down just can't decide witch one .the stripe graphics are sweet 😍 oh ya 205 max lol. Next video dude's bringing a scale.
Definitely wanna buy this camper now lol the accent sold it
Love this camper
Hey Brad, great video. Have you ever seen anyone put a 7 gallon propane tank in an 865? I’d really rather have two tanks but I think I’d be okay with a single 7.
Thank you for the information. If you know, are people happier with adding an airbag system.
I have a 2015 Lance 825, works great on a 2017 Toyota Tundra 5.7 liter 4x4.
Just had a 2021 Lance 825 go out on a 2015 Toyota Tundra!
Oh great. Now I’m re-thinking the 825. 😁
Can’t wait for yours to come in, still haven’t seen the Royal in person, looks sweet in pictures tho!
Great Job Thanks Brad !!!
Thanks Rick!
Brad I have a 1/2 ton TRX...plenty of power, but would likely need some suspension upgrades or something to take on one of these. Would love your thoughts on the right direction to go with regards to a truck camper for it, preferably with an inside wet or dry bath.
Words of wisdom - Just because you can do something, doesn't mean that you should.
Great job. Very informative. I was looking into fitting one of these.
Dadgumit! I respect anyone who cusses themself out like a cartoon character.
WOW that Lance 865 has so much space for a camper with zero slides! 🤩 Also, 6'1" + 233 lbs = NICE!😎
shenna he is already hitched so don't get any ideals
@@thunderbird97 lol yes I already figured that 🤣 Just showing some love cause he needs more followers 😎
@@sheenap6864 lol just giving you a hard time
I appreciate your honesty, ie. price, weight, etc... Great tour and product. Thanks!
Thank you!
good stuff
Looks like my 2018 F150 SC with the 6.5’ bed with the heavy duty pay load pkg. would be a good fit for the 865.Do you recommend using the torque lift stable load option on the leaf springs.? Your input is appreciated
What about a 1500 8 foot bed truck? Would this one be ok for it? Love this Lance.
Great video without doing all the editing other reviewers use. They have same amount of mistakes as you do after their editing. Keep up the good work.
Main reason is idk how to edit 🤣
Sorry, forgot to mention the slide out pantry. I’m human! Lol I love it! Brad your genuine.👍🍻
Thanks Kevin!
Good rig tour. Right amount of time spent. We never hear the pricing, but that’s ok. Just means more Googling.
2021 Lance 865 starts out mid $30’s and goes up with options added!
I love your Tennessee twang all my family is from East Tennessee. Go Vol's 🏈
I was born in TN, but my family is from/some still in Tuscaloosa, AL 😂
Brad Fish n Fun my parents moved to Alabama. I was born in Huntsville myself. Correction Roll Tide 🏈 😂
Short bed!? That leaves my long bed out. Darn. Darn darn.
I really like the idea of a pickup bed camper because I live alone, travel to places where my two brothers and two sisters want to vacation. I used to do this with a trailer I could sleep in and tow behind a motorcycle. A truck bed camper looks absolutely metropolitan.
I assume I could add airlift levelers to my truck if it needed a wee boost to the capacity. Really nice inside.
What size truck do you have? Lance make a few different longbed models
You a big boy! Does this model come with back up camera? Great job on all your videos 👍
Maybe that stubby sewer hose compartment could be put to better use as a doormat storage bin. Roll n' go.
These START at $28,000!? OMG thats insane
Yeah... they’re not junk....
This camper is worth every penny. They are not junk campers. You get what you pay for
You get what you pay for. I can’t believe they pack so much in such a small space. This camper is a great option for people who don’t like the fridge in the bedroom area.
I know right? Do you know what's insane? The cost of my wedding . . . This truck camper will last longer
@@jaytabac6525 LOL !!!
I love when morgan wallen shows me around a camper.
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Great video! A couple questions; 1. How does the camper hold up if I want to boondock or drive back in mountainous gravel roads? I know it mostly depends on how the truck will handle the roads. I just curious how the TC will handle uneven roads ie: tilt, slide around, etc. 2. Does this come with the upper soft side which goes down when you travel? 3. When there are problems with the TC what might be typical issues that come up? Thanks.
Thank you!
1. The TC will go anywhere the truck will go, rubber bed mats for the camper to sit on and Torklift Tiedown system help secure/eliminate shifting tremendously!
2) Lance is fully fiberglass with laminate exterior and TPO front nose cap, does not lower while traveling.
3) No major issues that I’ve seen, issues I have seen is over tightening of waterline connection to water heater bypass causing leak, and no power to back up camera (which gets caught and fixed before goes to customer when it goes through our prep department).
I somehow really enjoy your reviews, just got hooked up on campers, and watched like 100s videos for trucks and campers. Say, is there a video about the costs comming with the camper live? Like how can one calculate water and power expences, gas, etc.? Like how long das a 5gallon propane tank lasts? Like info for beginers, actually first timers :) greetings
Nice looking unit. Nice tour. Is the roof solar standard equipment on the 865?
Solar is an added option
Beats tent camping. Please show how to hook up to your F150 short bed.
“You better be packin’ some elbow juice” 😂 ❤
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I think newer half tons are around 2000 lb payload, depending on make, but my 2010 GMC Sierra is only 1470 or so......I can't get any of these or even the light soft side ones from Palomino apparently. I was considering air bags but that doesn't improve the brakes, axle/bearing sizes for the weight above payload capacity. Too bad since I don't want to sell my truck for a 3/4 ton or newer one since it only has 120,000 km on it despite being 2010.
Thanks for including the price range. I’m not sure why people always ask - it’s an easy Google search to get pricing on whatever model your videos cover. Question - how much weight can truck campers handle when they are free standing?
If he is doing a review on somehting it should include price..otherwise don't do them at all..if I wanted to Google pics or specs I would be on Google doing thay instead of wasting time watching a video over 10 minutes
Love it
Best set up iv seen yet
Great informative videos Brad! One of the best out there! Question: Is the 850 available with a truck access window below the the cab-over?
Pass thru window does not show up as an option to order anymore. I’m not sure why they did away with it 🤔
Congratulations
Thank you!
I have a 2016 Lance 865. I load mine on my 2016 Ram 2500 diesel truck. That 865 had my 3/4 ton squatting. I put on the Airlift 5000 air bags and the set up works great! I don’t think any half ton truck I’ve ever owned would have done very well with my 865 sitting in it. With air bags to level it it may be fine. I load my truck with loads of green firewood that I know for a fact outweighs my camper. The air bags level it out fine and the truck handles the camper just fine
Newer 1500 and 2500 Rams are the worst choice vehicles to pair with a truck camper. For some reason the put coil springs instead of leafs on what’s supposed to be a “Heavy Duty” truck. From experience, F250’s need zero suspension support to handle an 865.
I do agree with the halfton statement as Lance no longer has a Truck Camper rated for one.
@@itsbradi had a jayco on a 98 ram 1500 3.9 2100lb. They call it the Jayco song bird. I would guess a 2 door 1/2 ton with light motor may hold this camper. I had to add coilovers
I did not expect them to be that high in price.
I know, right? Travel trailers are less expensive, on average.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for your great videos! Truck campers have always been my dream since I lived in the USA (4 Years) and thanks to you I finally can see what they look from the inside. Unfortunately here in Germany big American trucks are very seldom, not only because there are perceived as too big and environmental bad but because gas prices are just too big. Keep up your great work, your GoPro makes great videos. Kind regards from Düsseldorf, Germany, which btw hosts the biggest international boat fair.
Thank you! Wish there was a way to ship internationally, could open up a lot of business for Lance! Go Pro was definitely a game changer! I may have to come check out that boat show sometime 😎
Thanks for your answer. By the way, our international exhibition center in Duesseldorf is hosting the Caravan Salon. Check
Check it out here: www.caravan-salon.com/ I don’t know if Lance is also here - and if not convince them to show their truck campers here next year. And you can make some nice videos reporting from this international camping exhibition. Keep up the great work! 😃
Germany had plenty of gas for the (work) camps . Got to have your priorities.
I bet your getting the Lance you always wanted, is that the Surprise?. 🤣 Great video by the way.
Lol I wish, can’t do anything right now as I’m in the process of buying a house. They don’t want to see any major purchases right now 🤣
@@itsbrad Good deal Brad and Contratulations on the New Home,make sure you have enough room for the New Lance Camper you bought that your wife doesn't know about yet. 😅😂🤣✌️
Eric Dee driveway is my #1 priority, no worries 😂
Honest review
Your doing an excellent job. A few squirrel moments here and there. But hey I know how you feel lol
That’s the a.d.d. kicking in lol
Ram 1500 - stock - what models of truck camper could be used on it? Or… would it need to be upgraded for sure? If so, what upgrades?
Than you!
"Dag Gummit Bradley!"
That what im looking for,Im 58 Years Old And I Have A Wife And Puppy and i need that all weather for my Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 and thats under the weight i can carry in the truck bed but id put sway bars,the best shocks,and stronger spring and I'd be good to go wherever and whenever,Great Video,New Subscriber From Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.
My guess would be to use a 1/2" ton, but it would need to be a single cab or cab and a half. (They have more load rating). Then drop in an extra leaf spring in the back. Also, when you're on the pot, do your knees hit the wall in front of you?
Seems to have enough space to pop a squat, the half tons that head out always have 5000lb rating airbags added when we put one of these models in
I always watch these after I toke a few. Love it. Lol
Plus, now I want truck camper.
ikr. They are sort of a magical little world. The one with the corner kitchen would be the best for leaning over the counter, looking out the window, and rolling up righteous herb in some postcard setting.
CriticalMass237 just call Brad he can hook you up, with a camper and a boat to pull behind truck and camper
lol
@phục êwê I'm sure he knows a guy though, so it will all work out good.
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Nice just wish they made 1 to fit a 2009 Ford explorer sport track I swear it's the smallest truck bed ever
If that’s the smallest, my ‘19 Tacoma is making a run for 2nd lol
Any best weight/model for new 4 cylinder Tacoma?
Thank u for all the info. Do any of the Lance come with smaller beds as I travel solo and find it a waste of space?
They do not, some customers remove the standard bed and swap after purchasing though
Keep doing what you are doing my man, and don’t change your ways. I’m definitely sold lol
Thank you!
Can you put one on like one of those trailers that are the small metal ones? I was curiout to know on that if one cant afford a truck.
I’ve seen it done, I just don’t know what/ if any customizations were done
Love this camper layout I've been looking for one with a great bath layout. Note: adding suspension upgrade to a half ton doesn't make it legally able to carry more weight, it just makes it easier for the truck to carry the weight. If you're in an accident and over weight you'll have an insurance situation, and potentially a legal one. Make sure you know the legal payload capacity of the truck.
PugLuvr 64 I hadn’t thought of it from an “insurance” aspect. Good advice.
In order to be legal you can up your weight limit on the registration. You just have to have the upgraded suspension inspected at the state police. The weight tag on your truck inside the door is a guideline for the stock truck. You can upgrade the leaf springs and insurance will cover it, just make sure you tell them. Just never use a truck that has coil springs on the rear.
@@oldbearsden9819 in a half ton sure, but in the 2500 series the coil springs are awesome.
@@oldbearsden9819 How do you go about updating your registration and letting your insurance company know?
@@moopuna that is simple by going to the DMV and paying for the added weight to be on your registration. Then pick up your cell phone and make the insurance call. All done in a day.
Important to note that the vast majority of GMC/Chevy 1500 series trucks (with 5.5ft beds) have stickers hidden in the bottom glove box which state the trucks cannot be used with slide-in campers. A Lance 650 or larger camper cannot be put onto them. Check the bottom of your glove box before looking for slide-in campers for GMC/Chevy 1500 trucks.
What's the price range for something like this? Or anything comparable that would work with a Tacoma trd
Can you show the bunk bed too, thank you.
What needs to be done to upgrade a Ford F-150? Any idea of the ost? Thanks
Highly recommend watching at 1.5X speed. Helps make the uh's and um's a bit more bearable. 🙄
Or don’t watch, just another option
I have a 98 Mazda b4000. You think I could fit something like that in the 6' bed?
How do these fiberglass frames hold up to off roading?
Was there storage under dinette set
Ok , I have a dodge3/4 ton 2009 quad cab 8 ' bed. Will the 865 fit in it ? .
Great camper, why did they eliminate the window to get in while driving?
If I gave an answer I’d be lying, I’m not sure 🤔
Hahahaa😁so many experts out there i kno what u mean👍thnks 4 this upload good day🇵🇭
You should post videos when you put these on a half ton truck. I have 2014 ram 1500 big horn and everywhere i go they say to do the 650 camper my weight on my truck could is 2500 . Question is you can do it but how safe is it and how well is it it for the truck . You guys should do a video on a half truck setup with the right suspension done .
You'd be so close to maxing it out that even if you could do it you wouldn't want to
Or you pop some of these on www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BTKF143/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Jose Callazos, I have a 2018 865 and haul it with my 2013 F150 and it does fine. I did add Timbrens to the rear suspension, but thats it. Even the 650 is legally too heavy for most half ton trucks. Ive put on about 2000 miles so far with the camper and i will say the truck handles fine and still manages to get 12mpgs doing it. Even in windy situations, it still feels very well planted to the ground and ive not experianced any sway to speak of. I feel more comfortable hauling the truck camper with this truck than i did towing the 32' travel trailer it replaced.
@@daveandcourtney6567 can you send a photo of your set-up. I have the same truck as you. thanks
I guess you do not have anything for a Tacoma Toyota new truck? I’ve check out pop up tents on top of a leer camping shell, but I guess I will need to trade in for a bigger truck
Is there a fridge with freezer upgrade
I have a 2017 f150 lariat with a 5.5ft bed will this still work?
I'm on the fence of a really light Lance camper in my Ram 3500 SRW or the biggest I can get like the 975 or 990. One question i have is I want the OPTION to keep the slide closed sometimes on the 975 or 990. Which one is the better for that??? It's great to have the option if you know what I mean for stealth camping on the street or a parking lot or gas station or whatever.
Shortbed or Longbed?
@@itsbrad long bed with an auxiliary diesel tank. It's about 18 inches.
Hey Man! You got sum elbow juice!
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This is better than the 24 model
You do make the best truck camper videos out there hands down. We def want the 865 and plan on setting it into a Nissan Titan XD Cummins. E rated tires, Bilstein 5100s, sway bar, and the Airlift 5k should do the trick. Already has leaf springs too. Now I just need to figure out which boat I want to pull on my rig lol
Lincoln Kyle would be one sweet set-up! Just so happens I sell Ranger boats as well 😎😂
Great info I might have to call you and come get one. Not sure if the sell the 865 in Az. JOB...
Sounds like a plan to me
F*ck, you are so funny Brad and your videos are great...was aware of a bunch of truck camper brands but had never heard of the Lance name until I saw a couple of your vids so I'm really interested in them now....one thing?...Always thought it was a waste of (limited) space to have a microwave and an oven as well...do you know if Lance has an option to swap out the regular microwave for a convection one?...I notice that alot of the other 2020 and 2021 makers are doing that now so hopefully Lance is doing that as well...(and I've even baked friggin' cookies in a convection microwave, they're really amazing)....Keep them coming, Brad! 😉
Thanks man!
Convection Microwave is an option for some models!
I can't decide between a Class B or a ¾ ton with a camper and a slide. Both work since it's just me and my dog.
Class B are nice for being in the camper all the time. You never need to step out with the dog to get in the camper. Now the truck camper is nice because you have a truck and a camper. You can separate the two for maintenance or resale. The problem with looking at Truck Campers in general is the weight. You might as well buy a 350/3500 1-ton to carry it, no matter which TC you end up with.
I have a Lance 825 on a Ford F-250. Sprinters look sweet but it's nice to be able to separate the two units. Down side is that you have to exit the truck to enter the camper. As another comment mentioned. Any decent size TC needs a one ton. If I had it to do over, I'd have gotten a 350 SRW.
@@billbeyatte Thanks, Bill. I don't like the Sprinter class, more of Ford, even GMC. I like the handling of the F250 so it wouldn't be a stretch to bump up to ther F350.
@@travissmithoh The tc I've looked at seem more spacious than a B class, and I like the fact I can separate the 2. I used a F250 to tow a 30ft 5th wheel, had no problems, but thre weight is a camper would mean bumping up to a F350 dually. More stability
A dually would certainly add stability. I get a lot of roll with my 250. I'm thinking about adding some hefty Hellwig sway bars front and rear. A dually is just too BIG for me. Overkill with a Lance 825.