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2003-2005 · 3 model years

Lance Camper Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Lance Camper across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the equipment & accessories.

Most complaints for its age20031 complaint · 1 recallSee the 2003
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Camper complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20052000Body, doors & structureB
20040100-C
20031100Visibility & wipersD

Most common Camper problems

Lance Camper recalls 1

Latest Camper complaints

2005 Lance CamperBody, doors & structure

Complaint is about the dometic skylight heiki ii deluxe model which is a skylight located on top of a 2005 lance truck camper model 1181. The skylight is for ventilation and emergency egress. The plastic latches used to keep the skylight closed when traveling deteriorate and break allowing the skylight to open when traveling down the highway. This could make the skylight (which is about 2feet by 3 feet) fly off the camper or strike an overpass and result in hitting a car or truck following the camper. The mfg of...

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the camper lance camper (43014 exchange place, lancaster, ca 93535) is unwilling to correct the problem or offer any solution to this problem. The mfg of the skylight, dometic (2524 industrial parkway, elkhart, indiana 46516) is also unwilling and indifferent in correcting the problem or offering any help or solution to correct this hazardous and dangerous product. This product needs a retrofit or an additional latch system to prevent the skylight from opening during traveling and striking a following vehicle. I would also request that one of these companies correct this problem on my camper. I have the broken parts. The model of my unit is 1181 and serial no is 156864. *Tr

Filed Incident Structure · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10364030
2003 Lance CamperVisibility & wipers

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lance slide-in camper. The contact stated that the front window sprung a leak two years ago. The dealer repaired the vehicle at that time and then again on april 26, 2008. The dealer repaired the front cap, fiberglass wall, bed bottom, clearance lights, and the floor, which had rotted out. The contact had to pay $4,179.32 For all of the repairs as a result of the leaking window. The mileage and vin were not applicable.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10232026
2005 Lance CamperEquipment & accessories

I recently purchased a 2005 lance truck camper with slideout model 1180. I had recently taken the camper off the truck (after fully loading the 40 gal water reservoir which is located at the front driver side.) The camper was at a state park on old blacktop and a fairly level surface. After pulling the truck out without incident, we were lowering the remote jacks when the driver side jack collapsed outward. This caused the left front jack to twist and slide the front of the camper about 9 inches to the left. This...

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front jack failure resulted in a near collapse and rollover of the unit. Since the unit was 1/2 way down it was no longer an option to drive the truck back under it. The water was emptied to lighten the load and the truck bumper was used to take some of the weight off the driver's side jack. The leg was then pulled and kicked back into place. Although bent, it did raise enough to allow the truck back under it. The water was emptied to lighten the load and the truck bumper was used to take some of the weight off the driver's side jack. The leg was then pulled and kicked back into place. Although bent, it did raise enough to allow the truck back under it. I returned immediately to the dealer who replaced the jacks and said he hadn't heard about any jack failures. He called lance and they say they have not heard of any failures either. They suggested we contact atwood. I contacted lance since this is a new model and the largest truck camper in the series. The jacks are atwood and they swing out and operate remotely. I am very concerned that this jack is not able to bear the 2 ton camper weight. The dealer said after inspecting the jacks we were very lucky it didn't completely roll over on us. Fun time campers in tere haute, indiana provided excellent after sale service and couldn't have been nicer. They replaced both front jacks, retained the damaged jacks and would be willing to have them inspected. Lance the manufacturer, wasn't as concerned. *Jb

Filed Incident EquipmentNHTSA 10135433

Questions about the Lance Camper

Which Lance Camper years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2005 (2), 2003 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Lance Camper years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2005 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Camper years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Lance Camper problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), equipment & accessories (1), visibility & wipers (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Lance Camper have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Lance Camper model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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