Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. We are considering a truck camper but need to know if any model can sleep 2 adults and 4 children (ages 6 to 15)?
  2. What is center of gravity and how is it measured on campers?
  3. How easy is it to load or unload a camper with the new jacks?
  4. Can I use a Lance camper in wet winter weather and freezing cold?
  5. Can you explain the difference between a frame mount and a bed mount method for securing the camper?
  6. Can people ride in the camper?
  7. Can the camper be used while it is off the truck?
  8. What provisions are there for security of a Lance truck camper set up at a remote campsite and left for few days?
  9. What are the advantages of a extended cabover bed?
  10. Is downsizing from a motorhome to a truck and camper practical?
  11. Truck campers seem higher priced than a comparably equipped travel trailer. Why?
  12. Can I keep the bedliner in my truck?
  13. Will the camper jacks clear the wider dual rear wheel trucks?
  14. Do I need a dual rear wheel pick-up to carry a camper?
  15. Will Lance make a camper to fit the new Ford F150 Super Crew Cab or similar trucks?
  16. I want to buy a new camper, but I need to purchase the truck first. I will be buying a 3/4 ton, single rear wheel, crew cab, but I am undecided about short bed versus long bed. Please tell me how bed size will impact the available camper choices.
  17. What size tire do you recommend?
  18. What truck shock absorbers do you recommend?
  19. Why does Lance recommend cabover struts?
  20. What tiedown systems do you recommend for my truck?
  21. Can I take my camper and tow my boat or horse trailer?