Lance 855S vs Northern Lite 8-11 EX
Both the Lance 855S and Northern Lite 8-11 EX are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Northern Lite 8-11 EX comes in 764 lbs lighter than the Lance 855S. The Lance 855S requires a 1-ton truck minimum while the Northern Lite 8-11 EX needs a 3/4-ton.
 Lance Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Northern Lite Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | $45,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | $55,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 3,064 lbs | 2,300 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 3,398 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | 2,800 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | 1-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 4★ | 2 |
| Bed Type | Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Gravity | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 30 gal★ | 20 gal |
| Gray Water | 20 gal★ | 12 gal |
| Hot Water | Tankless | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | — | 160W |
| Battery Type | — | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | 30A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | 16,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | 4-Season |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Molded Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 81" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 216" | 132" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 90" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Lance 855S or Northern Lite 8-11 EX?
The Northern Lite 8-11 EX is lighter at 2,300 lbs dry weight, which is 764 lbs less than the Lance 855S.
Which sleeps more people, the Lance 855S or Northern Lite 8-11 EX?
The Lance 855S sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the Northern Lite 8-11 EX.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northern Lite 8-11 EX
2,300 lbs dry
More Water
Lance 855S
30 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Lance 855S
4 people