Lance 865 vs Lance 975
Both the Lance 865 and Lance 975 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers, both made by Lance Campers. The Lance 865 comes in 1,378 lbs lighter than the Lance 975. The Lance 865 requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Lance 975 needs a 1-ton.
 Lance Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Lance Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | — |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,297 lbs★ | 3,675 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 2,515 lbs★ | 4,138 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 1-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 5★ | 4 |
| 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 | 30 gal | 45 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 14 gal | 30 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 | 77" | 79" |
| Overall Length | 197" | 233" |
| Overall Width | 86" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Lance 865 or Lance 975?
The Lance 865 is lighter at 2,297 lbs dry weight, which is 1,378 lbs less than the Lance 975.
Which sleeps more people, the Lance 865 or Lance 975?
The Lance 865 sleeps 5 people compared to 4 for the Lance 975.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Lance 865
2,297 lbs dry
More Water
Lance 975
45 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Lance 865
5 people