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Both of you Lance owners ever Visit "lance Owners of America?" lots of good owner info and you could even maybe help someone there that may have the same issue.
I've been there quite a few times but not since getting the 2017. Thanks for the reminder to check them out. Most of us here are pioneers regarding truck campers on the 2017. Like the Super Cab, a rare breed!
We found that camper manufacturers don't provide that one critical dimension of bottom of cabover to base. With Lance you can infer a bit because they do give a cabover interior height and subtract that from the overall. but that's just a guess.
Campers without basements tend to be closer to the truck cab and may require some sort of built up spacer if it's too close, as others have mentioned. Our camper does have a basement so we didn't have that problem. Just a rubber mat and we be campin'!
We found that camper manufacturers don't provide that one critical dimension of bottom of cabover to base. With Lance you can infer a bit because they do give a cabover interior height and subtract that from the overall. but that's just a guess.
Campers without basements tend to be closer to the truck cab and may require some sort of built up spacer if it's too close, as others have mentioned. Our camper does have a basement so we didn't have that problem. Just a rubber mat and we be campin'!
thanks for the pic. I have an AF camper. I am guessing dimensions are similar the the WC since they are made by the same company. Hopefully I don’t have any fitment issues. On my GMC it was a tight fit
Put a 1" plywood in. Helped a bit but still a little close for my comfort. Maybe I'll add a second one and screw them together
A lot of advice from the LOA site. Many use closed cell insulation. Dow Board or similar. If I have to go this route I will build a wooden frame, 4x8, cover it with luan or other 1/4" material then infill the void with the rigid foam insulation to save weight, not only for GVW but for my ability to handle and store the frame. Another option might be to screw runners directly to the bottom of the camper to match the internal framing of the floor system then glue the insulation in place, then a protective covering. I am thinking MDO plywood would be a good choice. (Very water resistant.) Still I am concerned with over all height and additional increase of the COG. Time will be the proof.
We found that camper manufacturers don't provide that one critical dimension of bottom of cabover to base. With Lance you can infer a bit because they do give a cabover interior height and subtract that from the overall. but that's just a guess.
Campers without basements tend to be closer to the truck cab and may require some sort of built up spacer if it's too close, as others have mentioned. Our camper does have a basement so we didn't have that problem. Just a rubber mat and we be campin'!
Is that an 840 or 850? Long bed or short bed version? Any estimates about wet weight?
I'm looking to pick up a WC since the AF's seem to push the weight over the GVWR (though still way less than GAWR) for an SRW with the powerstroke. Thanks.
It's an 850, long bed.
I have not weighed it yet so these are my estimates:
Sticker - Wet w/standard equipment is 2350 Only extras are AC, awning, and microwave.
With our current load I think it's in the 2800 - 3000 lbs range. But that's because I haven't figured out how I'm going to to store stuff!
I really like the AF 965, the only non slide model they have.
My wife and I have been in some really BIG campers. Those Host Mammoths are huge and heavy! 3 slides, recliners, and an island in the kitchen!
Champagne tastes - beer budget.
Thanks again for the info. I would much prefer an AF865 for the larger fridge, tanks and additional storage. But with an estimated dry weight of around 3236 lbs, adding just water would put me over my GVWR of 3462.
I know it is theoretically possible to run the AF865, since the total weight is typically less than my combined GAWR of 13220 and still below the tire ratings as well. The 2" closed cell foam really bumps the AF865 weight up by a lot compared to the WC's.
question to Redz284u, when I was measuring the differences between my 01, a 17 on the lot and my Lance, it looked like I needed to add 2". At that time i was only thinking cab height and bed side clearance. So how much difference did you need for the bumper?
Thanks to Wb6anp I been at the Lance site as well and when you can get past the people talking about ugly bumpers and such, looks like the foam is the best option.
question to Redz284u, when I was measuring the differences between my 01, a 17 on the lot and my Lance, it looked like I needed to add 2". At that time i was only thinking cab height and bed side clearance. So how much difference did you need for the bumper?
Thanks to Wb6anp I been at the Lance site as well and when you can get past the people talking about ugly bumpers and such, looks like the foam is the best option.
i put a 1" and it cleared the bumper. Drove to Mammoth this weekend. No issues at the bumper end, nor the cab.
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