Lance 1130 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIMITED WARRANTY 5
COVERAGE PROVIDED 5
OWNER’S OBLIGATION 5
EXCLUSIONS 5
A FEW IMPORTANT WORDS ON SAFETY 7
WELCOME 9
CUSTOMER RELATIONS INFORMATION 10
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL 11
PRODUCT CHANGES 11
OWNER’S INFORMATION PACKAGE 11
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY 12
PLANNINGAND PREPARATION 12
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 12
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 13
CAMPER AND TRUCK 15
MATCHING TRUCK AND CAMPER 15
TIRES 16
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO TRUCK 17
TRUCK/CAMPER LOAD WORKSHEET 18
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 21
AIR BAGS 21
HEAVY DUTY SHOCKS 21
TIEDOWNS AND TURNBUCKLES 21
CABOVER TRUCK STRUTS 22
HITCHING AND TOWING SYSTEMS 22
LOADINGAND UNLOADING 23
MANUALACME JACKS 23
MANUAL SCREW JACKS 23
ELECTRIC CAMPER JACKS 23
LOADING/REMOVING CAMPER 25
LOADING CAMPER ON TO TRUCK 25
REMOVING CAMPER FROM TRUCK 26
LEVELING/STABILIZING CAMPER 26
ON THE ROAD 27
LOADING 27
STORAGE 27
PREPARING FOR TRAVEL 27
PRE-TRIP CHECKS 27
POST-TRIP CLEAN-UP 27
SAFE DRIVING RULES 27
RIDING IN CAMPER WHILE TRAVELING 28
CAMPGROUND REGULATIONS 28
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS 28
EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUPANCY 29
VENTILATION AND MOISTURE CONTROL 29
DRIPPING CEILING VENTS 30
INTERIOR ODORS 30
FIRE AND SAFETY 31
FIRE EXTINGUISHER 31
SMOKE DETECTOR 31
CARBON MONOXIDEAND PROPANE
LEAK DETECTOR 32
EQUIPMENT 35
ROOF 35
COMPARTMENT DOORS 35
VENTS 36
ROOF VENTS 36
FANTASTIC ROOF VENT 36
CABOVER SKYLIGHT/VENT 37
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 37
ROOF RAILS AND LADDER 37
ROOF RACK 38
ENTRY DOOR 38
WINDOWS 38
EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW 38
SAF-T-VUE®WINDOW 39
AWNINGS 39
SLIDEOUT COVER 39
EXTERIOR WASH STATION 39
CAMPER BUMPER/STEP 40
BACKUPCAMERA 40
INTERIOR STORAGE 40
BATHROOM 40
TOILET 40
CABOVERAREA 41
GALLEY 41
DINETTE CUSHIONS 41
DINETTE CONVERSION 41
DAY/NIGHT SHADES 41
MINI-BLINDS 41
FOLDING DIVIDER DOOR 42
FOLD-DOWN BUNK & CHILD RESTRAINT 42
CARGO NET 42
FOLD-DOWN TENT 42
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 45
12-VOLT DC SYSTEM 45
BATTERYAND COMPARTMENT 45
BATTERY TERMINOLOGY 45
BATTERY INFORMATION 45
BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS 46
BATTERY CHARGING 46
BATTERY SEPARATOR 46
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH 47
SYSTEMS MONITOR PANEL 47
EXTERIOR LIGHT FUSE BOX 47
CAMPER FUSE PANEL 47
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FUSES 48
INTERIOR LIGHTING 48
SOLAR PANEL PRE-WIRE 48
SOLAR PANEL 48
MOMENTARY LIGHT 49
DOCKING LIGHTS 49
TELEPHONE JACK 49
PARK CABLE INLET 49
TV/SATELLITE ANTENNA PRE-WIRE 49
ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNAAND TV OUTLET 49
TV ANT/SAT DISH COMBO 50
SATELLITE DISH-SELF POSITIONING 50
STEREO/SPEAKER PRE-WIRE 50
DVD PLAYER/FLAT SCREEN TV 50
A/B SWITCH 51
EXT SPEAKERS/JACKS 51
120-VOLTAC SYSTEM 51
120-VOLT POWER CORD 51
120-VOLT GENERATOR POWER 51
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER 51
POWER CONVERTER 52
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER 52
GENERATOR READY 52
POWER GENERATOR 53
GENERATOR OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 53
GENERATOR MAINTENANCEAND SERVICE 54
GENERATOR/ELECTRICAL COMPONENT
INCOMPATIBILITY 54
LOADING THE GENERATOR 54
TYPICALAPPLIANCE LOADS 54
POWER VS. ALTITUDE 54
PROPANE GAS SYSTEM 55
BTU’S 55
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 55
FILLING PROPANE TANKS 56
USING PROPANE SYSTEM 56
SINGLE PROPANE TANK 56
DUAL PROPANE TANKS 56
PROPANE AT LOW TEMPERATURE 57
COMBO CARBON MONOXIDE & PROPANE
LEAK DETECTOR 57
EXTERIOR PROPANE CONNECTION 57
APPLIANCES 59
LIGHTING PROPANEAPPLIANCES 59
REFRIGERATOR 59
RANGE-OVEN 59
CONVECTION OR MICROWAVE OVEN 60
AUTOMATIC IGNITION WATER HEATER 60
FORCEDAIR FURNACE 60
ROOF MOUNTEDAIR CONDITIONER 60
COMBINATION FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONER
THERMOSTAT 61
PORTABLE BBQ 61
FRESH WATER SYSTEM 63
WATER PUMP 63
WATER TANK FILL 63
CITY WATER CONNECTION 64
WATER SYSTEM DRAIN 64
SANITIZING FRESH WATER SYSTEM 64
WATER FILTER 64
SHOWER 65
EXTERIOR WASH STATION 65
WASTE SYSTEM 67
INSULATED AND HEATED WASTE HOLDING
TANK COVER 67
FRESH WATER FLUSH TOILET 67
BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK 67
DUMPING THE HOLDING TANKS 67
HOLDING TANK CARE/MAINTENANCE 68
BLACK TANK FLUSH 68
SLIDE-OUT ROOM SYSTEM 69
SYSTEM OPERATION 69
NORMAL OPERATION 69
MANUALOVERRIDE OPERATION 69
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 70
MECHANICALMAINTENANCE 70
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 70
ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING 70
GENERAL MAINTENANCE 71
EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE 71
EXTERIOR GRAPHICS 71
DAMAGE CHECKS 72
SEALANT RENEWAL 72
DOORS AND WINDOWS 72
ACRYLIC WINDOWS 72
JACK BRACKETS 73
CAMPER JACKS 73
AIR CONDITIONER 73
TURNBUCKLES 73
OVERHEAD VENTS 73
SKYLIGHT 73
EXTERIOR LIGHTS 73
WIRING 73
USED CARE OF THE TENT 73
INTERIOR MAINTENANCE 74
INTERIOR ODOR 74
UPHOLSTERYAND DRAPES 74
WALLAND CEILING PANELS 75
FLOORSAND CARPETS 75
WOOD PRODUCT CARE 75
LAMINATE TOP CARE 75
POWER RANGE HOOD 75
REFRIGERATOR 75
DRAINS 75
SHOWER CARE 75
SINK CARE 75
MAINTENANCE CHART 1 77

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MAINTENANCE CHART 2 78
WINTERIZATION 79
OPERATING IN FREEZING CONDITIONS 79
STORAGE 79
SHORT-TERM STORAGE 79
LONG-TERM STORAGE 79
STORAGE BELOW FREEZING 79
WINTERIZING METHOD 80
WATER HEATER BYPASS 80
REACTIVATION CAMPER AFTER STORAGE
OUTSIDEAREA 80
12-VOLT SYSTEM 81
FRESH WATER SYSTEM 81
PROPANE SYSTEM 81
GENERAL 81
120-VOLT SYSTEM 81
MAINTENANCE 81
CAMPER LOADINGAND CHECKOUT 81
TYPICAL BULBS AND FUSES 81
EXTERIOR SEALANT CHART 82
SCHEMATICS
TYPICAL FRESH WATER PLUMBING 83
TYPICAL DRAIN PLUMBING 84
TYPICALPROPANE PLUMBING 85
RUNNING LIGHT WIRING 86
DOCKING LIGHT WIRING 87
ELECTRIC JACK WIRING 88
MONITOR PANEL WIRING 89
SLIDE-OUT CIRCUIT WIRING 90
12V SYSTEM 91
12V INTERIOR CIRCUITS WIRING 92
CD PLAYER SPEAKER WIRING 93
DVD PLAYER SPEAKER WIRING 94
SOLAR PANEL WIRING 95
ATWOOD THERMOSTAT WIRING 96
RVP COLEMAN THERMOSTAT WIRING 97
120V SYSTEM 98
120V CIRCUITS WIRING 99
TV ANT/SAT DISH/PARK CABLE PRE-WIRE 100
TV/ANTEANNA WIRING 101
TV ANT/SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA WIRING 102
SATELLITE DISH AUTOMATIC LOCATING
WIRING 103
PORTABLE SAT-TV ANT WIRING 104
DVD/TV HOOKUP 105
SUPPLIERS SERVICE PHONE
AND INTERNET LISTING 106

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LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR TRUCK CAMPERS MANUFACTURED BY LANCE CAMPER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
(LANCE CAMPERS) SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Lance warrants to the original end user purchaser (“Owner”) of this truck camper (“Camper”) to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship and for structural integrity, under normal use, with reasonable care and maintenance, for
one (1) year from the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”), subject to the exclusions given below.
COVERAGE PROVIDED
Within the Warranty Period, Lance is obligated to repair or replace any part covered by this warranty proven defective.
In the event of such an occurrence, the Owner should contact the selling dealer for a service appointment. If it is not
possible to return to the selling dealer, call the Lance factory Service Department, and they will provide you with the
location of the nearest authorized dealer or repair facility. The cost of transporting the Camper to the dealer or service
center shall be incurred and paid for by the Owner.
This is the only warranty given with the purchase of the Camper other than express or implied warranties given by the
component manufacturers.Any warranties implied by law are limited to the Warranty Period. Any other warranty,
express or implied, not provided for in this Limited Warranty is waived by the Owner, to the extent allowed by law.
OWNER’S OBLIGATION
The purchaser must notify Lance Campers or a Lance authorized dealer of any defect promptly upon discovery.
Warranty repairs by a non Lance dealer or service center must be approved by the Lance Factory Service
Department prior to any work being started.
EXCLUSIONS
The scope of this warranty is expressly limited to only items actually constructed by Lance. Lance therefore makes no
warranty with respect to component parts constructed or assembled by other manufacturers, including, but not limited
to, all electrical devices (TV, sound systems, DVD player, antennas, batteries, etc.), the propane appliances, electrical
appliances, heaters, refrigerators, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, lights, entrance door and windows. Such
component parts may be warranted by their respective manufacturers, and copies of such warranties are included
with the Camper.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by or related to (1) normal wear and tear, (2) accidents, abuse, misuse
or negligence, (3) failure to comply with instructions contained in the Owner’s Manual, (4) any alteration or
modification of the Camper, or (5) environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, road salt, hail, or windstorm.
Nor does this warranty apply to parts made out of cloth, leather, wood, paint, or chrome, which have been affected by
airborne fallout, including, but not limited to, chemicals and tree sap.
No payment or other compensation will be made for incidental expenses, including, but not limited to, towing,
telephone, transportation, lodging, travel, gasoline, loss of pay or indirect or consequential damage including, but not
limited to, loss of use of the Camper, inconvenience, damage or injury to person or property, or loss of revenue, which
might be paid, incurred or sustained by reason of manufacturer’s defect covered by this warranty. Lance does not
warranty equipment or accessories installed at any dealership or other place of business, or by any other party.
As the manufacturer of the Camper that you purchased, Lance does not know the purpose you have in mind for your
truck and camper, nor does Lance know the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) of your truck. Therefore, Lance
makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the performance of your truck with the Camper or
whether the match up of your truck and Camper exceeds the GVWR as specified by your truck’s manufacturer.
Specifically, there is no express or implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for the particular match of your
truck to any particular camper.
This Limited Warranty is intended to comply with the requirements of both State and Federal laws.Any part of this
Limited Warranty in conflict with any law shall be ineffective to the extent of any such conflict. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
For identification purposes it is recommended that you write the camper serial number inside your camper. Pick a
spot behind a drawer or inside a cabinet. Protect yourself from possible theft and be able to identify your property.
You should keep a copy of this information at home. If the unit is ever stolen, the police can use the appliance
serial number to identify the unit. It is also handy to have when service is needed.
PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE INFORMATION. IT WILL
BE A HANDY REFERENCE FOR YOU.
Your Name ______________________________________
Serial Name _____________________________________
Dealer Name ____________________________________
Address ________________________________________
Insurance Policy Number __________________________
Agent’s Phone Number____________________________
Air Conditioner
Manufacturer _____________________________________
Model __________________________________________
Serial Number ____________________________________
Furnace
Manufacturer Hydroflame
Model __________________________________________
Serial Number ____________________________________
Generator
Manufacturer Onan
Model 2.5KVD-2089b
Serial Number ____________________________________
Convection or Microwave Oven
Manufacturer _____________________________________
Model __________________________________________
Serial Number ____________________________________
Camper Model ________________________
Purchase Date ________________________
Entry Door Key Number ________________
Agent’s Name ________________________
Air Conditioner
Manufacturer Atwood__________________
Model _______________________________
Serial Number _________________________
Range/Oven
Manufacturer Norcold
Model _______________________________
Serial Number _________________________
Stereo/DVD
Manufacturer __________________________
Model _______________________________
Serial Number _________________________
Water Heater
Manufacturer Atwood
Model G6A
Serial Number _________________________

IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE
COOKINGAPPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING.
Cooking Appliances need fresh air for safe
operation.
BEFORE OPERATION:
Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan.
Open window.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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A FEW IMPORTANT
WORDS ON SAFETY
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important.
Operating your truck and camper is an important
responsibility.
As you read this manual, statements preceded by the
following words are of special significance:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in damage to the
component, camper or your truck.
This information is intended to help you reduce the risk
of personal injury and prevent possible damage to
others, your truck, camper and its equipment, or the
environment.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we
have provided operating procedures and other
information on labels in your camper and in this manual.
There are also warnings in the appliance manuals in the
Owner’s Information Package. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you
about all the hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your camper. You must use your own good
judgment.
This manual is filled with important safety information -
please read it carefully. If you have any questions
regarding operation, maintenance, or service, please
contact your dealer immediately so he can assist you.
Lance Camper Manufacturing is required to furnish the
following consumer information as provided by the
National Fire Protection Association and the American
National Standards Institute. The information and
warnings found here might also be found in other
chapters of this Owner’s Manual. Please see chapters
titled “PROPANE SYSTEM” and “APPLIANCES” for
other safety and operating information.
WARNING
Propane containers must not be placed or stored
inside the vehicle. Propane containers are equipped
with safety devices, which relieve excessive
pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere.
The following label has been located in the cooking
area to remind you to provide an adequate supply of
fresh air for combustion.
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited
due to the size of the recreational vehicle, and proper
ventilation when using cooking appliances will avoid
dangers of asphyxiation. It is especially important that
cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating as
the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the
appliance is used for long periods of time.
WARNING
WARNING
Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood
and charcoal grills and stoves shall not be used
inside the recreational vehicle. The use of this
equipment inside the recreational vehicle may
cause fires or asphyxiation.
WARNING
Do not bring or store propane containers, gasoline,
or other flammable liquids inside the camper. Fire
or explosion may be the result.
The following label has been placed near the front on
both exterior right and left walls of your camper:
DANGER
ALL PILOT LIGHTS,APPLIANCES AND THEIR
IGNITORS (SEE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS)
SHALL BE TURNED OFF BEFORE REFUELING OF
MOTOR FUEL TANKS AND/OR PROPANE
CONTAINERS. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING

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A warning label has been located near the propane
container. This label reads:
WARNING
DO NOT FILL PROPANE CONTAINERS) TO MORE
THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY. FAILURE TO
COMPLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION
THIS PROPANE PIPING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED
FOR USE WITH PROPANE ONLY. DO NOT
CONNECT NATURAL GAS TO THIS SYSTEM.
Securely cap inlet when not connected for use. After
turning on gas, except after normal cylinder
replacement, test propane piping and connections to
appliance for leakage with soapy water or bubble
solution. Do not use products that contain ammonia or
chlorine.
Overfilling the propane container can result in
uncontrolled gas flow, which can cause fire or explosion.
A properly filled container will contain approximately 80
percent of its volume as liquid
propane.
Overfilled Propane tanks must be bled. This is different
than purging the tanks. When the tanks are new, they must
be purged of the oxygen in the tanks used during the tank
manufacturer’s testing procedure prior to being filled with
propane. Overfilled tanks will emit liquid into the propane
system, which can cause problems/plugging with the
regulators used on the tanks, range and generator. A
bathroom scale can be used to weigh the tanks prior to re-
installing them in the camper. A 5-gallon tank should not
weigh more than 35 lbs. when filled. A 7-gallon tank should
not weigh more than 50 lbs. when filled. Instructions for
bleeding the tanks are located on a label on the tank.
The following label has been placed in the vehicle near
the range area:
DANGER
IF YOU SMELL PROPANE:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all
smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the propane supply at the container
valve(s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5. Leave the area until odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage
source corrected before using again.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN
EXPLOSION RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
Propane regulators must always be installed with
the regulator vent facing downward. Make sure the
regulator vent faces downward to minimize vent
blockage, which could result in excessive gas
pressure causing fire or explosion.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Your truck and your camper’s generator exhaust
contain carbon monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide entering into the camper
if you maintain your truck and generator properly. Have
the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
•The truck and camper is serviced.
•You notice a change in the sound of the
exhaust.
•The truck or camper was in an accident that
may have damaged the underside.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even
kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose
you to carbon monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in
enclosed areas, such as a garage or family room.

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WELCOME
Congratulations and welcome to the recreational
vehicle lifestyle and the ever-growing family of Lance
Truck Camper owners. We sincerely thank you for
choosing Lance, “American’s Favorite Truck Camper”.
Your selection of a Lance was a wise investment.
Lance Camper is confident that it will give you years of
camping pleasure.
At Lance Camper, we work hard to provide our
customers with safe and dependable truck campers.
We constantly strive to produce a quality product to
meet your needs. Our customers are what are most
important. If you are satisfied, then we know we have
achieved what we set out to do. That is to be the best
truck camper manufacturer in the industry.
Your camper has been designed to conform with, or
exceed, the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) 1192, National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 1192, Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Z-240 (for Canadian built units), National Electric Code
(NEC), and applicable motor vehicle standards. These
standards establish the requirements for electrical,
plumbing, fuel systems and equipment, fire and life
safety provisions and other requirements for quality
and safety. Lance Camper is a member of the
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and
the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Industry
Association (CRVIA) which oversees that our products
are in compliance with the above agencies and
organizations.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of
your new Lance camper is to read this manual along
with the information provided in the Owner’s
Information Package. This information will help you
learn how to operate all the features of your new
camper. Afterwards, keep this Owner’s Manual along
with the Owner’s Information Package in your camper
so you can refer to it at any time.
This Owner’s Manual covers all Lance models.
You may find descriptions of equipment and features
that are not on your particular model.
This Owner’s Manual, along with the Owners
Information Package should be considered a
permanent part of the camper, and should remain
with the camper when it is sold.
The information, specifications and photography
included in this publication were as accurate as
possible at the time of publication. For the most current
product information and changes, please visit our
website at www.lancecamper.com or contact your local
Lance dealer. Lance Camper Manufacturing
Corporation reserves the right, however, to discontinue
or change specifications at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever. All
weights, fuel, liquid capacities, and dimensions are
approximate.
Before calling your Lance dealer or the Lance Camper
Customer Service Department, we suggest that you
look for the answer to your problem in the Owner’s
Manual, Owner’s Video or the Component Instruction
Manuals supplied in the Owner’s Information Package.
Several warranties protect your new Lance camper.
Read each of the warranties thoroughly so you
understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities. Lance provides a limited warranty
as defined at the front of this manual. Please read that
warranty carefully. If you have any questions about the
warranty or what it does or does not cover, please
contact your Lance dealer. At the time of sale, your
dealer will fill out and mail your Lance Warranty
Registration Card to the factory. Within three weeks
you should receive, by mail, your Owner Registration
Card. Contact your dealer if it does not arrive. The
card will have your name, serial number and model,
date of purchase and dealer name. If your camper
ever needs warranty service, present this card to your
dealer.
Your appliances and various other components in your
camper are warranted by their respective manufacturer
and their warranties are included in the Owner’s
Information Package. Be sure to fill out the warranty
registration cards for these items and mail them as
soon as possible after taking delivery of your camper.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS
INFORMATION
It is best to return your camper to the selling dealer for
warranty service. If this is not possible, you can find
the nearest dealer on our web site,
www.lancecamper.com, under the dealer locator
heading, or by contacting the Lance Customer Service
Department at 661 949-3322, who can direct you to a
dealer in your area.
Service and maintenance on your camper is easily
accomplished by establishing a mutually agreeable
partnership between you and your Lance dealership.
Take the time to get to know the people who will play
an important role in helping you keep your camper in
prime working condition. Visit the dealer’s service
center to meet the service manager, technicians,
service writers, and those charged with ordering the
parts. Ask questions.
Following scheduled maintenance recommendations
will save you money in the long run. Carefully read all
operation manuals to obtain complete information on
prescribed service intervals. Don’t forget about your
truck. It too needs regular service.
If you prefer to perform general maintenance items on
your own, your Lance dealer service department can
be a big help when it comes to making sure you obtain
the proper replacement parts. All replacement parts
must be ordered from your dealership. Lance Camper
Mfg. Corp. does not sell retail to the public.
Service and maintenance items may fall outside the
scope of your capability. In these instances you may
decide to seek the assistance of a qualified RV service
center to perform these tasks. Contact your Lance
dealership’s service center in advance for a
scheduled appointment time. Advise the service
manager, in writing, the specific items needing repair
to give the service center an idea of what parts will be
required, and how long the work can be expected to
take. Keep in mind that seasonal maintenance needs
are a popular time of year at most service centers. Call
early to schedule annual tune-ups. Always include your
vehicle identification number when contacting your
Lance dealer.
Lance Camper dealership personnel are trained
professionals. They should be able to answer all your
questions. If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please
discuss it with the dealership’s management. The
Service Manager or General Manager can help.
Almost all problems are solved in this way.
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If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the
dealership’s management, contact the Lance Camper
Customer Service Center at:
Service Manager
Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation
43120 Venture Street
Lancaster, California 93535-4510 USA
661 949-3322
E-mail inquiries to [e-mail].
When you call or write, please give us this information:
Vehicle Identification Number
Your name, address, and telephone number
Date of purchase
Name and address of the dealer where your camper
was purchased, or who services your camper
This information will be on your Owner Registration
Card. The serial number is also located on the
identification tag located next to the entry door.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
MANUAL
This Owner’s Manual is of a general nature only and
does not cover every aspect of all models
manufactured by the Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. Each
owner should read this manual thoroughly and heed
the warnings given herein, as well as those warnings
given in the component instruction manuals contained
in the Owner’s Information Package.
PRODUCT CHANGES
Lance Camper manufactures multiple product levels
of truck campers. Some equipment and features
shown in this manual may be optional or not available
on some models. Photographs or illustrations in this
manual are representative of function and may not be
specific in their depiction of actual equipment, fabrics,
interior or exterior decor or design options as installed
on or in your camper. For the most current product
information and changes please visit our website at
www.lancecamper.com or contact your local Lance
dealer. Subsequent modifications may be evident in
the actual product. Specifications are subject to
change without notice. All weights, fuel, liquid
capacities and dimensions are approximate.
OWNER’S INFORMATION PACKAGE
The owner information package contains valuable
documents explaining details of operation for major
appliances, systems and equipment built into your
camper. Included in this package is warranty
information on various appliances and components in
your camper. Warranty registration cards for these
items should be filled out and mailed as soon as
possible after you take delivery of your camper. Since
this Owner’s Manual does not cover every possible
detail of equipment and options installed on or in your
camper, these booklets and instructional material in
the package will help you operate, maintain and
trouble-shoot those items. If you are missing any of
the component material, contact your Lance dealer
and request the desired or missing information.
This information should be considered a
permanent part of the camper, and should remain
with the camper when it is sold.
The Owner’s Information Package includes the
following items based on the standard features and
applicable options on your particular camper:
Owner’s Manual
Consumer Information – Truck Camper
Loading
Refrigerator Manual
Range/Oven Manual
Bi-fold Range Cover Manual
Convection Microwave Manual
Furnace Manual
Thermostat Manual
Water Heater Manual
Air Conditioner Manual
Generator Manual
Electric Jack and Remote Manuals
Water Pump Manual
Converter Manual
Charge Wizard Manual
Smoke, Propane and Carbon Monoxide
Detector Manuals
Skylight Manual
GFIC Manual
Black Tank Flush Manual
Winterizing Manual
Fantastic Vent Manual
Awning Manual
Solar Panel and Regulator Manuals
TV Antenna or Sat Dish Manual
Backup Camera Manual
Stereo or DVD Manual
LCD TV Manual
Roof Rack System Manual

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Your camper has been thoroughly inspected at the
factory before shipment. However, your dealer is
responsible for performing a complete pre-delivery
inspection of all your camper’s components. This
should assure you that all components are in proper
working order and free of defects prior to you taking
delivery.
During the delivery process, the dealer should have
taken you through the inside, as well as around the
exterior of the camper, to instruct and explain the
proper usage of all of the following items:
Appliances
Dinette Bed Conversions
Electrical System
Fresh Water System
Propane Gas System
Loading and Unloading
Optional Equipment
RV Park Hookup
Waste System
Slide-Out System
Egress Exits
While the dealer has provided basic instructions on
how to use your camper, it is ultimately your
responsibility to make sure you fully understand how
to use the camper prior to doing so. To fulfill this
responsibility, in addition to the instructions received
from the dealer, you must read all instructional
material furnished with the camper. If you do not
understand how to operate any appliance or
equipment, you should return to your dealer for
further instructions.
Your Lance camper comes with applicable loose
items based on the standard features and options on
your particular camper. Please make sure that you
have each of these items:
• Owner’s Information Package
• Two sets of keys for entry door, exterior access
doors and slideout control switch
• 12 volt Molded Camper Connector (to be installed
on your truck by the dealer)
• Fire Extinguisher (mounted)
• Waste Drain Hose with Dumping Hardware
• Electric or Manual Jack Handle
• Slide-out Crank Handle
• Entry Step with pins (if equipped)
• Solar Pigtail Plug
• Remote for Electric Power Jacks
• Remote for TV/LCD & DVD (LCD/TV option)
• Mattress Cover(s) (if equipped)
• Insulated Covers (if equipped) for single Pane Roof
Vents
• Propane Quick Disconnect Fitting for Low Pressure
Hookup (if equipped)
PLANNINGAND
PREPARATION
Proper planning of your trip will ensure a pleasurable
experience. A thorough knowledge of your RV is
important if you are going to get the most of the
convenience and safety built into your camper. You
should become as familiar with your camper as you
are with your own personal car or truck. If you have
trouble or questions, you should consult your dealer.
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
Maintaining your camper according to the
maintenance schedules given in this manual helps to
keep your camping experiences trouble-free while
preserving your investment. When your camper needs
maintenance, keep in mind that your Lance dealer’s
staff is trained in servicing the many systems in your
camper. Your Lance dealer is dedicated to your
satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any
questions and concerns. The Maintenance Chart
located at the rear of this manual defines the minimum
maintenance intervals. Adherence to this schedule will
minimize the possibility of failure of important systems
of your camper. The time spent inspecting and
maintaining your camper will provide you with many
years of trouble free recreational pleasure.
ALTERING OR MODIFYING YOUR CAMPER MAY
VOID YOUR WARRANTY
Even doing something as simple as hanging a picture;
a drill, screw or nail could penetrate an unseen gas
line or electrical circuit, which would be hazardous. If
you are not sure, call your Lance dealer for help! Also,
alterations or modifications to your camper may void
your warranty.
Areas between the camper and truck bed are used
for ventilation. Filling or blocking these areas
could trap and prevent gases from escaping.
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REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS
If you believe that your camper has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists,
it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Lance Camper
Manufacturing Corporation.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236, or write to:
NHTSA, 400 Seventh St., S.W., Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. They are on the
web at www.safecar.gov.
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CAMPER AND TRUCK
MATCHING CAMPER AND TRUCK
Selecting the right combination requires understanding
a few guidelines. Your Lance dealer can be a valuable
source of information when matching a camper to your
truck.
The truck bed is mounted to the frame of the truck with
mounts that allow for some movement. It is important to
allow enough clearance between your truck and
camper to prevent damage due to normal racking,
twisting and bouncing during driving conditions. The
cabover of the camper should never be closer than 1 1/
2" to the tallest point of the cab of the truck. This could
be cab marker lights or tracking system antennas, if
installed. Also, ensure that there is a minimum of 1/4"
clearance between the truck bed side rails and the
camper wing.
Some truck models have a tapered bed, whereas the
bed depth is different between the front and rear. This
can make the camper look tilted (front higher then the
rear) along the bed of the truck. It may be necessary to
place a bed mat in the truck bed to raise the camper to
gain the minimum clearance requirements. There must
also be a minimum of 1/2" between where the truck and
camper meet at the back of the truck taillight. Adding a
spacer at the front of the camper or in the front of the
truck bed can insure proper clearance. Refer to your
Lance dealer for proper installation.
A Federal Certification Label is required by law on all
trucks. It is usually located on the driver side door post.
It lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the
maximum weight at which the vehicle may be operated.
It also provides a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR),
the maximum weight allowed for each axle. The
GAWR, divided by two, is the maximum axle rating for
each end of an axle.
Campers are considered “truck payload.” New trucks
have their payload capacity posted in the glove box or
on a specification sheet supplied with the truck
owner’s manual. Trucks that have many options and/or
a 4-wheel drive option have less payload. To calculate
payload, the truck manufacturers assume all seat
positions are filled with persons weighing 150 pounds
each.
One way to determine the actual payload available is
to weigh the truck full of fuel and with the number of
passengers you will normally be carrying and subtract
that weight from the GVWR.
Truck manufacturers are also required to provide a
“center of gravity zone” for camper loading.
Lance provides a Consumer Information: Truck
Camper Loading sheet with the Owner’s Information
Package supplied with your camper along with a
Consumer Information sheet located on the backside
of the wardrobe door. The Consumer Information
sheet shows your camper’s center of gravity and the
wet weight of the camper with Factory installed
options. The wet weight is the weight of the camper
with the water tank full and propane bottles full.
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RV’s become overloaded when people put too many
things into them. There is no easy way to determine
the weight you’ve loaded, so there’s a temptation to
keep loading until every available space if filled.
People are loading by volume, but weight is far more
important. Unfortunately, you may have exceeded the
load-carrying capacity of the tires before everything is
on board. The only way to tell if your truck/camper is
overloaded is to weigh it fully loaded.
The most critical point about weighing a vehicle is that
it must be weighed with everything on board that will
be there while you’re traveling. That means you must
weigh the truck/camper with passengers, supplies,
food, water, propane and the truck full of fuel. Bear in
mind that water weighs 8.3 lbs per gallon and propane
weighs 4.2 lbs per gallon. These two items alone can
add over 400 lbs alone. Limiting your on-board water
until you arrive at your destination will lower your total
weight. You must know the actual load on the axles
and wheels, and there’s no other way to do it other
than on a commercial scale.
In addition to knowing the total weight, it is crucial to
know the weight on each end of each axle. That’s the
only way you can find out if the load is both within the
tire capacity, as well as whether or not the load is
properly distributed.
You should be able to find certified scales by looking
in your Yellow Pages for moving and storage
companies, farm suppliers, gravel pits, recycling
companies or commercial truck stops. Be sure to call
in advance to determine whether the facility offers
public weighing services, their hours of operation and
any fees that might be involved.
WARNING Failure to properly match camper and
truck can result in undesirable handling characteristics
and create a safety hazard.
Do not load your vehicle beyond its gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) and/or gross axle weight
ratings (GAWR). Both of these ratings are given on an
identification label normally located at the driver’s
doorpost area.
In addition to knowing the overall weight that can be
safely loaded in or attached to the truck, you should
know how to distribute the weight in the camper so
that correct amounts of weight are placed on each
truck axle. Proper weight distribution is required for
driving stability and will assure that the truck/camper
is not rear, front or side heavy. Heavy weights placed
at the rear end of the truck/camper may cause
undesirable handling characteristics
When loading the camper, store heavy gear first,
keeping it on or close to the camper floor. Place heavy
things far enough forward to keep the loaded
camper’s center of gravity within the zone
recommended by the truck manufacturer. Store only
light objects on high shelves. Distribute weight to
obtain even side-to-side balance of the loaded vehicle.
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could
affect the balance of your vehicle.
TIRES
Tires are available in a variety of load ratings and
sizes, and if the tires you currently have cannot handle
the load, it maybe possible to replace your tires with
tires of higher pound capacity. Bear in mind, that the
ultimate capacity of the truck is determined by the
weakest link in the system. This could be the tires,
wheels, suspension or brakes.
The maximum ratings are molded into the side of the
tire. The sidewall of the tire shows maximum and
minimum inflation pressure for that load.
Be sure you also know the load and inflation pressure
ratings for your wheels as well. Often, these are
stamped on the inside of the wheels, but if not, your
dealer can help you find out what they are. Never
exceed the maximum load or inflation pressure of your
wheels.
Driving on under-inflated tires can cause the tires to
overheat, which leads to the breakdown of the tire’s
internal structure. Improper inflation also can reduce
your ability to control your vehicle. Tire blowouts occur
more during summer months than any other time of
the year. Properly inflated tires last longer, run quieter,
grip better, increase fuel mileage and safely support
and control your vehicle.
Check your tire pressure once a month and each time
before you take a trip with your truck and camper. Use
a quality air pressure gauge to check the pressure. Do
not under-inflate or over-inflate your tires. Inspect your
tires for uneven or excessive wear. Look for bulges,
cuts, blisters on the sidewalls.
When you’re traveling, do as professional commercial
drivers do: inspect your tires regularly and check and
adjust cold inflation pressure every day that you travel.
CAUTION Individual wheel position weights must not
exceed the maximum tire load capacity. Maximum tire
load capacity can only be achieved utilizing the
maximum allowable psi as listed on the sidewall of the
tire.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO TRUCK
Your Lance Camper comes equipped with a 12-volt
electrical cord with a molded camper connector. The
truck electrical connector will be installed by your
Lance Dealer to your truck wiring system. With the
wiring and connectors hooked-up, your truck will
supply 12-volt DC power to charge your camper
battery and provide power for the 12-volt power needs
while the truck is operating.
Lance Camper uses a proprietary connection plug that
has been designed specifically to handle the
amperage requirements of the 12v circuit on the 3-way
refrigerator.
Under no circumstances should the plug be altered or
changed to another type. Common style plugs are not
designed to accommodate the 8 gauge wire or
amperage demands required for the refrigerator.
COLOR GAUGE FUNCTION
Black 8 12-volt power
White 8 Ground (-)
Green 14 Running Lights
Red 16 Left Turn Signal
Brown 16 Right Turn Signal
Yellow 16 Back-up Lights
NOTE: Do not use less than 8 gauge wire size for
charge lines. Also, do not attach them to smaller
gauge wires. Your camper maybe equipped with a 3-
way refrigerator which uses 120v, 12v or LP gas to
operate. Selecting the 12v operation requires a large
amount of amperage. This selection should only be
used while traveling when your truck alternator can
produce this amount of amperage. Using an 8 gauge
wire from your truck battery to the camper will ensure
that adequate amperage will be supplied to the
refrigerator.
To protect your truck’s 12-volt system from overload, a
40-amp circuit breaker should be installed at the power
source under the hood. A Battery Separator may be
installed on your Lance camper. Its purpose is to
protect your truck’s starting battery from discharge. To
handle the camper’s electrical requirements and to
charge the camper battery, 8 gauge hot and ground
wires must be run from the power source under the
truck hood to the 12-volt camper electrical connector
location in the truck bed.
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TRUCK/CAMPER LOAD
WORKSHEET
The truck must be weighed with occupants and full of
fuel. Drive onto the scales and get the weight of the
total truck. Next pull forward until the front axle is off
the scale and get the weight on the rear axle. Subtract
the weight on the rear axle from the total truck weight
to get the weight on the front axle.
With the camper loaded and ready for a camp outing,
pull on the scales as before and get the weight of the
total truck and camper. Next pull forward until the front
axle is off the scale and get the weight on the rear
axle. Subtract the weight on the rear axle from the total
truck and camper weight to arrive at the weight on the
front axle. Subtract the truck weights from the total
truck and camper weight for each axle. This amount
should be less then the truck manufacturer’s GAWR
rating as shown on the Federal Certification Label. If
you are over the GAWR rating, you will need to
remove or shift weight accordingly.
Once you are less then the GAWR, you need to weigh
each individual wheel to insure you are not overweight
from side to side. Again pull on to the scales, but with
only the right front tire on the scales. Pull forward and
get the weight of the right rear tire. Do the same for
the left side tires. First the front and then the rear. Take
the GAWR rating of the front axle and divide by 2. Do
the same for the rear. This is the GAWR for each axle
end. Now subtract the individual wheel weights from
the individual GAWR for each wheel. If the amount is
less you are within the GAWR for that axle end. If the
amount is more, you are over the GAWR for that axle
end and you will need to adjust how your unit is loaded
to bring the weight down within the GAWR.
Proper weight distribution, load management and
operating within established limitations will aid in
safe and enjoyable travel.
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FROM FEDERAL
CERT. LABEL LBS. LBS. LBS.
CAUTION Individual wheel position weights must not exceed the maximum tire load capacity. Maximum tire load
capacity can only be achieved utilizing the maximum allowable psi as listed on the tire.
FROM FEDERAL
CERT. LABEL FRONT FRONT REAR REAR
GAWR ÷2 LBS. LBS. LBS. LBS.
STEP 3A STEP 3B STEP 3C STEP 3D
SCALE WEIGHT LBS. LBS. LBS. LBS.
TRUCK AND CAMPER WEIGHT: INDIVIDUAL WHEEL POSITION WEIGHTS
FROM FEDERAL
CERT. LABEL LBS. LBS. LBS.
GVWR GAWR REAR GAWR FRONT
STEP 2A = GWW STEP 2B = GAW STEP 2C
GAW = (2A – 2B)
SCALE WEIGHT LBS. LBS. LBS.
TRUCK AND CAMPER WEIGHT: INDIVIDUAL AXLE AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS
TRUCK/CAMPER LOAD WORKSHEET
TRUCK WEIGHT: INDIVIDUALAXLE AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS
SCALE WEIGHT LBS. LBS. LBS.
GVWR GAWR REAR GAWR FRONT
STEP 1A = GVW STEP 1B = GAW STEP 1C
GAW = (1A – 1B)
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