OUR NEW HOME ON WHEELS! Buying a Used Truck Camper to Live in FULL TIME!! (Lance 815)
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- One of the hardest decisions we've had to make, but it was time to change camper setups from our Four Wheel Camper to a 2004 Lance 815! We debated for weeks on whether this would be the right choice, and when the right camper at the right price popped up we had to act quick.
We hope you enjoy the reveal of our new home and please let us know what you think in the comments! We cannot wait to show you how we live in this new setup and bring you along for all of the adventure to come!
Have a LARGE day!
Connor and Amelia
Awesome new home and new truck. It's always sad saying goodbye to a vehicle but change is always good. Enjoy.
Change is good! Just means someone else gets to make memories with it. Thanks for the support!
Congratulations! Your video caught my attention because I purchased a 2004 Lance 815 in 2011 and it's still going strong. I would recommend you consider one modification, divert the shower drain to an outside source. Originally, that drain connects to the black tank. I got the idea off the internet and the job is very easy to do. Have fun.
Thanks Larry! I’ve heard that suggestion a few times now, I’ll have to look it up and make that change! Glad to hear your 815 is still going strong. Thanks for the support!
Just found your channel and totally diggin’ so far!! I too live in a truck camper and have a YT channel so I always love finding others with the same lifestyle and interests. Looking forward to watching more of your videos 🤙
That's awesome! I'll have to check out your channel and thanks for the comment!
How exciting!!! Congrats. It's so hard not to be envious! I'm keeping my RAM 1500 and just gonna either build my own or do the pop up. It's just myself and I'm only 5' tall so I believe a pop up will be sufficient for me to live full time in. Can't wait til next week's episode!
Thanks Linda! I think that sounds like a great setup, if ours were tall enough it might have lasted a little longer. Good luck with the build/search!
Catching up on your older videos! I will be adopting your lifestyle soon hopefully!! Love your adventures!!
Congratulations to both of you! Happy camping.
Thank you, Mary!
I am SOOOOO glad you got something better!!!!!!
Thanks Lauren! The FWC was an awesome camper, but the Lance is a much more suitable home!
Welcome to the Lance life.
Thanks Neil, we're happy to be here!
Amelia’s dad must live in northern michigan. We live on there too.
Hey guys awesome video! Nice looking TC. I think we have the same camper, with just a few differences! Ill be out on the road again soon, see you down the road!
Congratulations and absolutely the best of luck with your new home. I understand your decision to upgrade as the FWC is really too small for your planned full-time adventures and hanging with your father with his rig must have really brought out the need for a change. The Lance looks incredible and appears to be in very good condition. It really looks very comfortable and homey and the new truck is absolutely necessary. I am coming to grips with possibly selling my F-150 which has been great for a used F-250 and would love a Lance like yours. Again the very best of luck with both your new camper and truck and looking forward to many new adventures. You two have a LARGE day!
Thanks Steve! Nice to hear from you. And good luck on the truck trade/find! It does feel much more like a home and can't wait to share the changes and adventures to come!
Congrats 🤙looking forward to watching your adventures with the new set up!!
Thanks Eric, we're pumped to get some miles on the new setup and bring y'all along!
Congrats on the new home! So excited to see the upcoming trips
Thanks Hayden! Can’t wait to show you in October
So excited for you guys. Now you have everything you need inside. It must feel great to be fully functional now. Congratulations.
Thanks Liz! It is a great feeling and can't wait to share all of our adventures to come!
a recommendation to you with the camper . please for the love your suspension get some 7500 # AIR LIFT AIR BAGS FOR THE REAR. the reason is for the right and to save wear and tear on the suspension, i know your thinking that the suspension can handle it and your ride but after time your ride is going to be bad?do not buy anything other then AIR LIFT, OTHERS AIR BAGS HAVE NOTHING IN THE INSIDE OF THE BAGS IN `CASE THE BAGS BLOWS , BUT IN THE AIRLIFT THERE IS A FLEX CONE THAT PREVENTED FOR THE BAG TO COME CRASHNG DOWN ON THE REAR END WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. AIR BAG HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY , I HAVE A 5500 DODGE DIESEL MY BAGS HAVE BEEN ON FOR 10 YRS NO PROBLEM OF ANY KIND, AND I TOW A 5TH WHEEL TOUGUE WEIGHT IS 10500#S 4 WHEEL PARTS ARE THE BEST PLACE TO PURCHASED THE SYSTEM, MINE USE TO HAV THE VALVE STEMS ON THE REAR BUMPER , SELF INFLATE, BUT 2 YRS AGO I NSTALLED A 100% CONTUNIES COMPRESSOR , 5 GAL AIR TANK, AND 2 6VOLT BATTERIES IN THE REAR FOR USES. IN THE DRIVERS SIDE HANDLE RAIL THERE IS A GAUGE TO CONTROL THE RIGHT AND LEFT BAGS AT ALL TIMES. CONGRATULATION ON THE CAMPER, AND HAPPY TRAILS.
Thanks for the recommendation, we’re waiting to get the camper on a scale before taking extra precautions with weight. Glad to hear it’s worked so well for you!
Bro, nice seat cover!
Nice! Congrats guys! If your headed west and end up in AZ give us a shout!
Will do! Not planning on being in AZ until next fall/winter. But if things change I’ll let you know!
Good vid 😀😀😀😀👍😁😄☺️🙂
Thanks, Mark!
Congratulations on your new home. What a huge difference in size between the two campers. Your rig looks sharp. Looking forward to watching more adventures. Mary 💕Fred
Thank you! We're loving it and can't wait to share the adventures to come! Connor and Amelia
Congratulations guys!! I will miss the FWC, but this is what you guys needed!!!
Thanks Darryl! We love the FWC but this is a better home for the time being. Would go back to one someday if the needs changed!
I'm so excited and happy for you guys this will make your travels much more enjoyable ( warmer dryer and able to stand up) .I'm also happy to see you stayed with Ram trucks in my opinion they are the best. Looking forward to future trips . Thanks for sharing this video and as always stay safe and healthy.
Thanks Mark! We're so excited for this setup and totally agree on the Ram! Can't wait to show the adventures to come. Thanks for the support!
@@LivingLargeCamping the only problem with the 6.4 hemi is they're thirsty. Also Lance campers are right up there with Nucamp. Best of luck and maybe someday see you on the trails.
I believe that. Part of why I wanted something with the 8 speed to help over the older 6 speed. Either way, its a great truck!
Good evening from Godley Texas, enjoy the extra space and amenities. Stay safe and happy travels 😎
Good evening, John. Glad you like it and can't wait to share all of our adventures to come!
Congrats to you two on the new truck and new to you Lance. Can’t wait to see a video on the first camping trip in it.
Thanks John! We’ve spent a few nights in it already and loving it! First trip will be featured next Sunday!
We love our 815.
Congratulations!
Thanks David!
Hey that is an amazing upgrade not only the camper but the truck as well, the camper is really nice and you all definitely have all of the amenities of a home, and it looks like that truck is big enough to live in itself lol. I am happy for you guys, and I can’t wait to see the new videos in your new home.
Thanks Daryl! It sure does feel like home and we can't wait to make it even more so. You're right, the truck is huge! But since we were already buying a new truck we figured it is better to be under weight on a 1 ton than right at (or over) weight on a 3/4 ton. As always, thanks for the support!
Congratulations on your New Truck and Camper!!
Thank you, Dave!
Nice! Congratulations! I'm living and traveling in a Lance 1010 and I love it. I hope you enjoy your new home too. I'm sure it's got to be really nice not to have to duck to walk through the door.
Hello, thanks for the comment! Yes, not having to bend through the door has been awesome! Glad to hear you're loving your Lance 1010!
Up in da UP eh? Congrats kids!! Remember that you have a truck camping contact here in South Western Wisconsin!
Good to know! We’ll likely be in Wisconsin next fall and I’ll have to get some recommendations before then!
What?! Congrats! We also have a FWC shell (fleet) and are planning to go full time so 100% understand the need for a bigger space! In watching your videos I am amazed you didn’t go crazy already needing to make your bed each night 😆 that’s my biggest pet peeve of our FWC! Anyway, congrats 🍾 excited for the full tour!
Thank you! We have no regrets starting this lifestyle in the FWC as it was an awesome way to see exactly what we wanted/needed in our home! Good luck on full timing and thanks for the comment!
Congrats on progress... look forward to your next adventure...
Thanks Mike!
Great video, so excited for you, always look forward to your adventures
Hi Michael, thanks for the support!
Awesome!!! Congratulations on the new TC!!! It’s ironic you bought a new to you TC as last week I almost asked if you guys were going to consider an upgrade. Actually I was going to ask if you had considered making an offer on your dad’s Cirrus lol
Anyways, again, congratulations and may the two of you have many many more years of enjoyment, pleasure, adventure and fun with your Lance!!!
Thanks Mike! Funny... I don’t see him getting rid of his Cirrus for a long time! They're awesome campers, just a little outside of our budget. We appreciate the kind words and support!
Congratulations you guys, we are super happy for you. You are going to love having a hard side camper, Hi-5 to you both, looking forward to seeing everything set up.
All the best, Eric and Karal.
Thanks Eric and Karal! Can’t wait to show all the adventures to come in the new setup!
Congrats on the new camper!
Thank you!
Great choice on the Ram 3500 gas! I have a 2022 3500 Bighorn Hemi, crew cab, short box. Love it!
Thanks Glen! It’s an awesome truck so far, I think the 6.4 with the 8 speed is an awesome combination
Why not a Cummins
@@gerardzubrickas2685 for me? Not necessary. Had two 3500 HD Duramax in a row. Pulled a 42' 5th wheel. No longer need that.
For them
@@gerardzubrickas2685 we knew we wanted to stay with a smaller truck camper and the additional cost for a new Cummins was not in our budget. I loved the hemi and 8 speed in the 1500 and so far it’s been awesome in the 3500
Welcome to MI. I was just up at my place in the U.P. You had me worried. I was hoping you weren’t going to haul that Lance with a half-ton pickup. Congrats on the new rig.
We’re headed into the UP later this week! Any recommendations? And wouldn’t trust that at all. I know people do it, but I’d much rather be underweight on a bigger truck. So far the weight setup seems about perfect!
@@LivingLargeCamping There are two places near my place outside of Manistique that I ride my motorcycle through all the time. Both are really nice. Indian Lake State Park, and/or Camp 7 Campground in the Hiawatha Nat’l Forest. I don’t know how far west you want to get so aside from those you can’t go wrong with Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, or Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Those last two probably offer the best views. The other two are a bit remote.
Congrats on your next home on your travels
Thanks Angelo!
congrats on the new set up looks great
Thank you!
Nice truck.. Nice camper..
Thank you!
congrats
Thanks John!
Was the Ram 3500 new or used and did you pay cash or finance it? I’m curious for my own planning
nice congrats!
Thank you!
I live in bay city lol, small world
Loved the area!
When the new rig is all set up remember to weigh the unit. You might be surprised.
Always on my mind, I’m very curious to go over the scales. 4450 payload, should be under that but we’ll see!
Following thinking of doing the same thing.
Would definitely recommend!
@@LivingLargeCamping how do you guys shower that's my most concerning..
We are looking at buying a 2004 lance 815. Would you mind me asking what you paid for yours?
Ours is actually for sale in Michigan right now. Feel free to email at livinglargecamping@gmail.com if you’re interested!
Dry weight? Long bed truck only?
The 815 works on a short bed also
Are you guys selling the FWC?
Hi Danilo, we did sell the FWC last month
Have u sold the other camper yet
Yes we sold it about 2 weeks ago
Why didn't you go with the diesel?
Hello,
We figured with the extra cost up front and the more expensive fuel the diesel version was out of our budged. Very happy with the 6.4 hemi and love the 8 speed!
@@LivingLargeCamping
Yes, it's frustrating filling up at $4.70 a gallon right now. I can see that as being a deterrent.
@@alaska-bornfloridaman also since we aren’t pulling a large camper, the payload is plenty with out 815 and seems to be underweight. Plenty of power so far, we’ll see when we get it on some mountain passes
Way too much overhang.
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Thanks for the comment
Ford may be better.
We love our Ram so far! Both trucks are great though