Lance 850

At 2,835 lbs dry, the Lance 850 is firmly in 3/4-ton territory. Real-world loaded weight with full water tank, propane, and gear easily reaches 3,500-3,800 lbs. The slide-out mechanism adds both weight and a higher center of gravity. Most owners run these on F-250/F-350, Ram 2500/3500, or GM 2500/3500 trucks. Some diesel half-ton owners claim it works but the math is almost always tight.

• Dry weight of 2,835 lbs requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum
• Loaded camping weight typically reaches 3,500-3,800 lbs
• F-250 and Ram 2500 are the most common pairings in the owner community
• Half-ton trucks are strongly discouraged despite occasional owner claims of success

The slide-out dinette is the game-changer for the 850. With the slide extended, the interior feels dramatically more spacious than non-slide campers in the same class. Two adults can move around without constantly bumping into each other, and the dinette converts to a second sleeping area. The floor plan is thoughtfully designed with clear zones for cooking, eating, and sleeping. Extended-stay owners report being comfortable for weeks at a time.

• Slide-out dinette creates a genuinely spacious interior uncommon in truck campers
• Two adults can comfortably coexist without constant space negotiation
• Dinette converts to a second sleeping area for guests or kids
• Owners regularly report comfortable multi-week stays without feeling cramped

The Lance 850's bathroom is one of its strongest selling points. It features a real toilet, a separate shower area with a solid door, and enough room to actually use both without gymnastics. The shower has decent water pressure and the toilet uses a cassette system that owners find manageable. Compared to wet baths in smaller campers, the 850's dry bath layout is a significant upgrade that makes extended camping much more comfortable.

• Separate shower and toilet area with a solid door for privacy
• Enough room to use the facilities without contorting your body
• Cassette toilet system is straightforward to empty and maintain
• Dry bath layout is a major upgrade over wet baths in smaller campers

The kitchen in the 850 is well-equipped with a 3-burner stove, oven, decent-size sink, and meaningful counter space. The refrigerator is large enough for a week's worth of groceries for two people. Owners regularly cook full meals inside the camper, which isn't something you can say about most truck campers. Storage for pots, pans, and dry goods is adequate though not abundant. The layout puts everything within arm's reach while cooking.

• 3-burner stove with oven enables real meal preparation
• Counter space is sufficient for actual food prep, not just microwave staging
• Refrigerator handles a week's groceries for two people comfortably
• Kitchen storage is adequate but fills up quickly for longer trips