Adventurer 80RB vs Lance 975
Both the Adventurer 80RB and Lance 975 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Adventurer 80RB comes in 1,715 lbs lighter than the Lance 975. The Adventurer 80RB requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Lance 975 needs a 1-ton.
 Adventurer Manufacturing Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Lance Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $34,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $44,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,960 lbs★ | 3,675 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 2,500 lbs★ | 4,138 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,800 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 1-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | Dry Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 22 gal | 45 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 13 gal | 30 gal★ |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 160W | — |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | 1000W | — |
| Shore Power | 30A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | Yes | No |
| A/C BTU | 9,200 BTU | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-6.5 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 76" | 79" |
| Overall Length | 132" | 233" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Adventurer 80RB or Lance 975?
The Adventurer 80RB is lighter at 1,960 lbs dry weight, which is 1,715 lbs less than the Lance 975.
Which sleeps more people, the Adventurer 80RB or Lance 975?
The Lance 975 sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the Adventurer 80RB.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Adventurer 80RB
1,960 lbs dry
More Water
Lance 975
45 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Lance 975
4 people