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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Mar 6 2019, 04:58 PM





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QUOTE(skyhammer @ Mar 5 2019, 04:19 PM)
Tire air pressure, like I stated is what was on the door sticker. Air bag pressure was decided by trial and error. Since I have an in cab air controller and built in pressure tank, adjusting the air pressure in the bags was easily done while driving down the road.
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Thank you. Yes, I read that but my 2015 F350 dually door sticker info says 70psi front . 65 psi back .So, that's where I wasn't understanding.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Mar 5 2019, 11:30 AM





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QUOTE(skyhammer @ Mar 2 2019, 03:43 PM)
The pressure I use is what the door sticker says. 60lbs front, 75lbs rear. My camper is a lot larger than yours and I also run 50lbs in the air bags.
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Thank you. How did you decide on those air pressures respectively. Front/back/bags ?

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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Feb 22 2019, 05:44 PM





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QUOTE(JADE RACING @ Feb 22 2019, 02:21 PM)
From all of the tire industry info, that my take is to read the tire pressure rating on the tire sidewall and use this pressure setting for full weight rating. In my case my ! ton dually  I run my rears @75lbs and my fronts @about 68lbs. I run with my rear air bags @ 45lbs. My Adventurer 106 DBS scales in about 4100 when ready to travel with 2-20lbs of propane and 1/4 tank of water. My 1 ton has a 56 gal. fuel tank so I run on the heavy side for the first half of my fuel load. Run what is printed on your tire sidewalls to be on the safe side.
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Thanks very much. That's more info than I have been able to get from someone who has a comparable set truck/camper set up.
I had planned on 65 lbs in my air bags but will do whatever keeps me level.

This is new for me having a dually. Previously I ran at 80 lbs all around on my LB SRW F250 with my 3K Vanguard 9.5 with 65-70 in the airbags. And that worked very well.
Thanks again for your help.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Feb 22 2019, 12:33 PM





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2015 F350 dually carrying a Lance 1181 around 4k plus
What are the correct tires pressures for the front and also dually rear wheels?
Thank you
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Feb 22 2019, 09:54 AM





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Having trouble finding reliable tire pressure info on my 2015 F350 dually carrying my 2011 Lance 1181.

The Lance 1181 is 4K plus on E rated tires.
Information on this should be readily available since tire pressure are critical to safety but I read differing info .

What is correct for front and rear ? The precious owner of my camper ran at 65 psi all the way around.

Any help with this will be very appreciated.

Thank you
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Dec 4 2018, 10:18 PM





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QUOTE(Chief 2 @ Dec 2 2018, 08:20 AM)
We had one in the past but unfortunately I can't recall its weight. It is a heavy camper and other factors that will come into play will be options that will have been added by the manufacturer. The attached link shows a dry weight of 3650. They are a really nice camper. What are you planning on hauling it with?

https://www.lancecamper.com/docs/brochure-2011-123.pdf
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Thank you. We just purchased a 2015 F350 dually. So I think we'll be fine. When I posted originally I was hoping we could continue to use our 02 f250 with air bags as we have with our 02 Vanguard which dry is 3000 and likely around 3500 loaded. Somw would think evenvvthat is too heavy for the f250 but we have put 15k miles on with that camper and never a single problem.
But tge 1181 is too heavy plus I wanted a truck with more transmission speeds for better gas milage.

Anyway thank you.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Dec 1 2018, 01:04 PM





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Considering a 2011 Lance 1181.

Having trouble determining the " real " dry weight of this camper.

Numbers seem to be all over the place.

Anyone know what the true real dry weight of an 1181 is ?

Thank you .
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Jul 25 2018, 10:30 PM





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Have a general question.

What percentage of total TC weight, on average , is over the truck bed ?

Just to be clear : %age of weight ( the bed) over the cab ?

%age of weight over the bed of the truck box?


Appreciate any help with this . Thank you.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Jul 4 2018, 08:26 PM





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QUOTE(JADE RACING @ Jul 1 2018, 09:48 PM)
We have a set of torklift aluminum stairs for our unit and when we unload at a site of our liking I have had to remove one of the steps as the t/c sits about 12 inches lower on its stand. When in the truck bed it sits approx. 36 inches off of the ground. Our steps are a 5 step configuration & seems to be about the right height. If i'm not mistaken torklift has a written scale in one of their brochures that gives dimensions as to height verses stair steps. I hope that this will help you before spending $$$$
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Thank you.
I measured today and it's 50" bottom of the door to the ground. Yesterday I called torklift and have decided adding an extra step will solve the problem.
So, think I will purchase.

Thanks for your input.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Jun 30 2018, 10:10 PM





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Didn't research if this has been discussed before.

Will going from a 5 step to a 6 step expandable collapsible rear set of steps help to level out , flatten out the top 2-3 steps ? Right now they are angled so that it hard to use once you get to the top 2 steps.

We've got a great TC with a floor plan we like . I really don't want to give it up for another one that is easier to get in and out of.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Jan 11 2018, 02:14 PM





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Vanguard , Security and Peak Canadian built TC's are orphaned brands. I believe Forest River / Palamino bought out Vanguard but not sure.

I am interested in connecting with anyone who has a later model of especially Vanguard or Security because I have questions related to weight and capacities that are not listed on my 2002 Vanguard 9.5 TC tag.

So, anyone out there in TC land ? Would like to hear from you . Thanks.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Jan 6 2018, 02:37 PM





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QUOTE(JADE RACING @ Jan 4 2018, 03:59 PM)
Have been reading your posts about single slide t/c and from my experiences I would not go to any single slide without upgrading to a dually truck. As to your interest into rear view cameras, I bought a unit last year while wintering in Florida and took it home and installed it thinking it would not work very well. Quite a pleasant surprise when the unit works as well as it has. Bought it off of e-bay for under 60 $ The unit came with a 5" monitor[colour] and a night vision  wireless camera. Search RV wireless backup camera kit .Hope this will help.
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Thank you Jade Racing. At this point, I think I've been talked out of a heavier camper or at least the Lance 1181 I was interested in. I am safety conscious . However that aside, I am not totally convinced that my F250 7.3 with air bags, a Dana 80 rear end and E rated tires , couldn't handle another 1k lbs.

Thanks for the advice on the rear view camera / monitor. I will look into that.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Jan 1 2018, 11:27 AM





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QUOTE(SidecarFlip @ Dec 31 2017, 09:31 PM)
I can look right through mine as well but I have a camera mounted on the back of the camper.  Makes life a lot easier, especially when towing the quads.

Far as access goes, out pop-up is fully accessable (except the bunk) with the roof down.  Toilet, fridge and even the dinette bed is useable.  been discussing just that on RVNet in the TC section.

We stop in a rest stop, drop the TL Stow and Go steps, open the door, climb in and go potty or get a sandwich and a cold drink, no issue.  In a pinch, we could use the dinette bunk to sleep on with the roof down, not that I would but if I had to stop in say a Wal-Mart parking lot I would.

I cannot stand up of course but it is a pop up, not a hardside and being a pop up, the vertical Cg is lower and the overall weight is lower as well so it makes for a more pleasant drive without being concerned about things like overloaded tires and rims and over taxed brakes.

I don't even know it's back there actually and my truck being a 1997 7.3 isn't exactly a horsepower monster.

Different strokes for diffeeent folks.  We went from a pull behind pop up tent camper to a travel trailer to a Hardside Lance to the Palomino pop up and all in all, we like the pop up the best of all we have owned, but again, out personal preference.

The one thing I really like about the pop up TC is the ease of off season storage.  It fits in my garage.  Truck in one bay, camper in the other.  Inside, out of the elements.  I usually keep it in the garage when not in use, in the summer too.  RV's kept inside last far longer than those stored outside.  Mine will be 3 years old this spring and looks showroom new, inside and outside and I expect it to stay that way for long time.
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Interesting. You've schooled me. I am interested in the rear view camera. I would need a wireless one and have looked on line but have no idea which to buy. Just don't want to spend a fortune. Don't really need it but I like gadgets. Any recommendations on reliability and price would be appreciated.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Dec 29 2017, 11:01 PM





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QUOTE(SidecarFlip @ Dec 29 2017, 02:09 PM)
I'm probably older than you (68) wife 67 and we both have issues getting in the cab over bed.  I added a ladder that removes when not in use.  Makes getting in and out, easy.

I don't miss my Lance barge at all.  Especially when going off road or down the road.  My Palomino pop up... don't even know it's back there.  I always knew the Lance was back there...always.

I get good mileage as well.  15 with the pop up all the time average.  20 seconds to put the roof up and 6' 6" headroom raised.  Even has a crapper and shower for the wife.  Me, I can use the woods.

I'd never go back to a hardside TC.  Between off season storage issues, wind buffeting and that top heavy feeling, I don't miss them at all.
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We've had a positive experience with our Vanguard 9.5. Don't think a pop-up would work for us since we use it mostly to tour and when you need the restroom, stairs downs , open door and you're in . Started with a 30 ft. motorhome in the 80's , then a pop-up trailer, 28 ft. TT and now the TC.
I'm 70 and she's 71 and we can still do the stairs and bed but since we're planning on staying with the TC, we anticipating a time , hopefully years from now, when it will be a little more difficult to get up on that bed.
I guess everyone has a different experience. We've put over 15k miles on it in the 7 years we've had it and after the first mile or two, I forget it's there. With a crew cab, I can barely see it and with the bottom rear door window , I can see fine behind me. So, overall, it's been great. I'm a big fan.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Dec 29 2017, 11:42 AM





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QUOTE(SidecarFlip @ Dec 29 2017, 09:04 AM)
Bigger barge (camper) = bigger truck.  All Lance campers are heavy, much heavier than the sticker weight states.  I know, I had one.  Was 1000 pounds over sticker...  dry.

It's gone, don't miss it.
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Interesting comments. So, when I started this topic I said that my concern going to a heavier camper was MPG.
Some of these comments reminded me that originally the whole reason for changing out our great TC was concerns about the expandable stairs ( 5 steps) and getting up on the bed. Were getting older and in consideration of that , we thought there might be some better options. The only one we saw that worked was the Lance 1181. There are many but we like a dry shower and all the other stuff. And many with a lower bed and easy access either don't or are too heavy. Not trading my 2002 F250 7.3 with 148K miles just so I can get a dually. We have never needed a generator. We stay at RV parks.
So, think we'll be staying with our 2002 Vanguard 9.5 for a while longer.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Dec 28 2017, 10:14 AM





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QUOTE(mbrink @ Dec 27 2017, 09:32 PM)
What F rated tires do you run?  I am always concerned about the single rear tires.  I have E rated at about 3,500#.  I would love to get I higher rating.

Things were rated different back in 2001.  My F250, CC, SB, 4WD, 7.3 had a list payload of only 1400 pounds.  Crazy.    We all know it can handle much more. Was concerned about times about liability if in accident when overloaded.

My 2018 3500 SWR Dodge has a payload for 3900 pounds.  Even with that payload, once I add camper, people, water, dog, the tie downs, propane etc, I am likely over weight. 

I added airbags from day one, which gave me ride weight.  Friend with similar set up on a F350 also added airbags.  I do not have airbags on my new one-ton and it seems to handle much better.  Air bags give height, but they "slosh" back and forth giving sway.
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Sorry , didn't mean to write F rated. Actually E rated so each tired rated to 3200.

All MPG concerns aside, from the responses I have received , it appears that even with my air bags, the Lance 1181 would be too heavy taking into consideration axle ratings and brakes. So, think I'll stick with what I have which is very good.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Dec 27 2017, 07:27 PM





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QUOTE(RV_Tech @ Dec 27 2017, 06:43 PM)
If you go by the conventional wisdom of adding 1,000 pounds to the manufacturer's dry weight to arrive at a closer estimate of traveling weight, I think that would mean over 4,500 pounds. Lot of weight with a relatively high center of gravity might make for more sway. It has often been said that the manufacturer's dry weight is "what the manufacturer wished it weighed". The only weights I believe are the one's I get when I weigh on a CAT scale. Just my thought.
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Interesting. Hadn't heard that but I have always wanted to go down to the truck stop and weigh on the CAT scale. Good thought . Thank you.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Dec 27 2017, 05:04 PM





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QUOTE(mbrink @ Dec 27 2017, 12:20 PM)
I owned a 2001 Ford F250 CC shortbed 7.3 diesel for 17 years.  Also had a Lance 820 for 15 years.  That combo worked great, even when towing a jeep on a flat bed.  Plenty of power and felt I could control the load.  Yes was over weight even with the Lance

I sold the Lance and bought a 2011 Artic Fox 811 w/slide out.   Night and day difference in the camper with the basement, slide out, AC and generator.  So much more room than the Lance, even tough both about the same length.  That slide out adds to the complexity also, but so far so good.

My Ford handled it well, but the camper was much heavier, and more top heavy.  I felt it was much too for the truck when it came to stopping and stability.  It stopped better when towing the Jeep due to the dual brakes on the trailer.   But overloaded.   Got 12 mpg towing, about the same has a Lance.

I have since sold the Ford and bought a 2018 Dodge 3500 short bed single axle.  What a huge difference on stability and stopping.  Auto exhaust brake is amazing, as are bigger brakes.  Just hope the new truck is as reliable as the old 7.3

I know you main question was MPG, but thought I would share my experiecce.
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I appreciate all the interesting comments and advice. So, is 3600 -4000 lbs too much for my truck ? I could see a where a dually could give me more stability in curves, but F rated tires and air bags rated to 5K lbs, it seems like I should be able to handle the load of a Lance 1181. What am I missing ? Seriously, I'm listening. BTW, my wife loves the Vanguard and doesn't want me to sell.
But there's this 1181 in Pueblo and it looks so good.
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Dec 26 2017, 01:38 PM





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QUOTE(RV_Tech @ Dec 26 2017, 01:10 PM)
Mileage will be impacted more by wind resistance than weight at speed, so I would not expect it to change much, but I am betting you will be well over 4,000 pounds ready to roll.
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RV Tech ,

Yes, 4k is about right I'm sure and wind resistance is always an issue no matter the weight. Just curious to know how much we will be impacted based on others' experiences. Never know where diesel fuel prices are headed. Thanks very much.

Oh, and how come no matter what direction we're headed in, it's always seems to be a head wind lol
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TurboCorsa180 Posted on: Dec 26 2017, 12:31 PM





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We have owned our 2002 Vanguard 9.5 TC for about 8 years now and grown to love it. Purchased in very good to excellent condition , we are now considering something with a slide out. Currently, we are looking at a 2008 Lance 1181 for more floor space.

We carry our TC , which weighs approx., 2600 lbs on a 2002 F-250 LWB SRW 4x4 with Firestone air bags. It's a 7.3 diesel and typically get about 11-12 mpg on average.

I would expect that going to a heavier TC would impact the MPG that we currently get. The Lance 1181 is approx. 3600 dry. For us the question is , is the slide out worth it for the decrease in mpg.

So. my question goes out to anyone with a similar truck but with a heavier TC than we have, what kind of average MPG do you get ?? Thank you
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