Lance 1172 vs Lance 850
Both the Lance 1172 and Lance 850 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers, both made by Lance Campers. The Lance 850 comes in 1,612 lbs lighter than the Lance 1172. The Lance 1172 requires a 1-ton truck minimum while the Lance 850 needs a 3/4-ton.
![]() Lance Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | ![]() Lance Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | — |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 4,318 lbs | 2,706 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 4,772 lbs | 3,040 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | 1-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 5 | 5 |
| Bed Type | Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | Dry Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Gravity | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 42 gal★ | 30 gal |
| Gray Water | 35 gal★ | 20 gal |
| Hot Water | Tankless | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | — | — |
| Battery Type | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 80" | 76" |
| Overall Length | 244" | 211" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Lance 1172 or Lance 850?
The Lance 850 is lighter at 2,706 lbs dry weight, which is 1,612 lbs less than the Lance 1172.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Lance 850
2,706 lbs dry
More Water
Lance 1172
42 gal fresh

