Lance Truck Camper User manual

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Lance Truck
Camper
Owner’s
Manual
WARNING
This User’s Manual contains safety information and
instructions for your camper.
You must read this manual before loading or towing
your camper.
You must follow all safety precautions and
instructions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................... 7
COVERAGE PROVIDED.............................................. 7
OWNER’S OBLIGATION ............................................. 7
EXCLUSIONS.............................................................. 7
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ........................... 8
A FEW IMPORTANT WORDS ON SAFETY ............. 9
WELCOME .............................................................. 11
CUSTOMER RELATIONS INFORMATION ............ 12
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL ................ 13
PRODUCT CHANGES .............................................. 13
OWNER’S INFORMATION PACKAGE ...................... 13
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY ................................... 14
PLANNING AND PREPARATION ........................... 14
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE....................... 14
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ........................... 14
CAMPER AND TRUCK ........................................... 17
MATCHING TRUCK AND CAMPER .......................... 17
TIRES ........................................................................ 18
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO TRUCK................. 19
TRUCK/CAMPER LOAD WORKSHEET ................ 20
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ......................................... 23
AIR BAGS .................................................................. 23
HEAVY DUTY SHOCKS ............................................ 23
TIEDOWNS AND TURNBUCKLES............................ 23
CABOVER TRUCK STRUTS ..................................... 24
HITCHING AND TOWING SYSTEMS ....................... 24
LOADING AND UNLOADING ................................. 25
MANUAL ACME JACKS............................................ 25
MANUAL BALL SCREW JACKS................................ 25
ELECTRIC CAMPER JACKS..................................... 25
LOADING/REMOVING CAMPER .............................. 28
LOADING CAMPER ON TO TRUCK ......................... 28
REMOVING CAMPER FROM TRUCK....................... 28
LEVELING/STABILIZING CAMPER........................... 29
ON THE ROAD ........................................................ 31
LOADING................................................................... 31
STORAGE ................................................................. 31
PREPARING FOR TRAVEL........................................ 31
PRE-TRIP CHECKS................................................... 31
POST-TRIP CLEAN-UP.............................................. 31
SAFE DRIVING RULES ............................................. 31
RIDING IN CAMPER WHILE TRAVELING................. 32
CAMPGROUND REGULATIONS .............................. 32
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS ...................................... 32
EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUPANCY .......... 33
VENTILATION AND MOISTURE CONTROL ............ 33
DRIPPING CEILING VENTS...................................... 34
INTERIOR ODOR ...................................................... 34
FIRE AND SAFETY ................................................. 35
FIRE EXTINGUISHER ............................................... 35
SMOKE DETECTOR ................................................. 35
CARBON MONOXIDE AND PROPANE
LEAK DETECTOR.................................................. 36
EQUIPMENT ............................................................ 39
ROOF ........................................................................ 39
COMPARTMENT DOORS ......................................... 39
VENTS....................................................................... 40
ROOF VENTS............................................................ 40
FANTASTIC ROOF VENT.......................................... 40
HEKI MIDI SKYLIGHT................................................ 41
CABOVER VENT ....................................................... 41
EXTERIOR LIGHTING ............................................... 41
ROOF RAILS AND LADDER...................................... 41
ROOF RACK SYSTEM .............................................. 42
ENTRY DOOR ........................................................... 42
WINDOWS................................................................. 42
EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW................................... 42
SAF-T-VUE® WINDOW.............................................. 43
AWNINGS.................................................................. 43
SLIDEOUT COVER.................................................... 43
EXTERIOR WASH STATION ..................................... 43
CAMPER BUMPER/STEP ......................................... 44
BACKUP CAMERA .................................................... 44
INTERIOR STORAGE................................................ 44
BATHROOM .............................................................. 44
TOILET ...................................................................... 45
CABOVER AREA ....................................................... 45
GALLEY ..................................................................... 45
DINETTE CUSHIONS................................................ 45
DINETTE CONVERSION........................................... 45
DAY/NIGHT SHADES................................................ 45
MINI-BLINDS ............................................................. 45
FOLDING DIVIDER DOOR ........................................ 46
FOLD-DOWN BUNK AND CHILD RESTRAINT......... 46
CARGO NET.............................................................. 46
FOLD-DOWN TENT .................................................. 46
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ....................................... 49
12-VOLT DC SYSTEM ............................................... 49
BATTERY AND COMPARTMENT.............................. 49
BATTERY TERMINOLOGY........................................ 49
BATTERY INFORMATION ......................................... 49
BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS ...................... 50
BATTERY CHARGING............................................... 50
BATTERY SEPARATOR............................................. 50
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH ........................... 51
SYSTEMS MONITOR PANEL.................................... 51
WATER HEATER IGNITION SWITCH........................ 51
EXTERIOR LIGHT FUSE BOX................................... 51
CAMPER FUSE PANEL............................................. 52

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FUSES....................................................................... 52
INTERIOR LIGHTING ................................................ 52
SOLAR PANEL PRE-WIRE ........................................ 52
SOLAR PANEL .......................................................... 52
DOCKING LIGHTS .................................................... 53
PARK/SAT DISH INLETS........................................... 54
ROOF MOUNTED HDTV ANTENNA......................... 54
TV ANT/SAT DISH COMBO ...................................... 54
SATELLITE DISH SELF-POSITIONING..................... 54
LCD TV ...................................................................... 54
EXTERIOR SPEAKERS ............................................. 54
120-VOLT AC SYSTEM.............................................. 55
120-VOLT POWER CORD ......................................... 55
120-VOLT GENERATOR POWER.............................. 55
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER ............................ 56
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER .............. 56
GENERATOR READY................................................ 56
POWER GENERATOR .............................................. 57
GENERATOR OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS......................... 57
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE......... 58
GENERATOR/ELECTRICAL COMPONENT
INCOMPATIBILITY ................................................. 58
LOADING THE GENERATOR.................................... 58
TYPICAL APPLIANCE LOADS................................... 58
POWER VS. ALTITUDE ............................................. 58
PROPANE GAS SYSTEM ....................................... 59
BTU’S ........................................................................ 59
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................... 59
FILLING PROPANE TANK ......................................... 60
USING PROPANE SYSTEM ...................................... 60
SINGLE PROPANE TANKS ....................................... 60
DUAL PROPANE TANKS........................................... 60
PROPANE AT LOW TEMPERATURES...................... 61
COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE
AND PROPANE LEAK DETECTOR ....................... 61
EXTERIOR PROPANE CONNECTION ...................... 61
PROPANE GAS FUEL SYSTEM................................ 62
APPLIANCES .......................................................... 65
LIGHTING PROPANE APPLIANCES......................... 65
REFRIGERATOR ....................................................... 65
RANGE-OVEN ........................................................... 65
CONVECTION OR MICROWAVE OVEN................... 66
AUTOMATIC IGNITION WATER HEATER
W/120V HEATING ELEMENT ................................ 66
FORCED AIR FURNACE........................................... 66
ROOF MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER..................... 67
COMBINATION FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONER
THERMOSTAT ....................................................... 67
FRESH WATER SYSTEM ....................................... 69
WATER PUMP ........................................................... 69
WATER TANK FILL .................................................... 69
CITY WATER CONNECTION .................................... 70
WATER SYSTEM DRAIN ........................................... 70
SANITIZING FRESH WATER SYSTEM ..................... 70
WATER FILTER.......................................................... 71
SHOWER................................................................... 71
EXTERIOR WASH STATION ..................................... 71
WASTE SYSTEM ..................................................... 73
INSULATED AND HEATED WASTE HOLDING
TANK COVER ........................................................ 73
FRESH WATER FLUSH TOILET................................ 73
BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK .............................. 73
DUMPING THE HOLDING TANKS............................ 73
HOLDING TANK CARE/MAINTENANCE .................. 74
BLACK TANK FLUSH ................................................ 74
SLIDE-OUT ROOM SYSTEM (Rack and Pinion) ..... 75
SYSTEM OPERATION............................................... 75
NORMAL OPERATION.............................................. 75
MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION ........................... 76
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE................... 76
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ................................ 76
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ............................... 76
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 76
SLIDE-OUT ROOM SYSTEM (In Wall) .................. 77
SYSTEM OPERATION............................................... 77
NORMAL OPERATION.............................................. 77
MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION ........................... 77
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE................... 78
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ................................ 78
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ............................... 78
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 78
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .................................... 79
EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE ...................................... 79
EXTERIOR GRAPHICS.............................................. 79
DAMAGE CHECKS ................................................... 80
SEALANT RENEWAL ................................................ 80
DOORS AND WINDOWS .......................................... 80
ACRYLIC WINDOWS/HEKI SKYLIGHT VENT........... 80
JACK BRACKETS...................................................... 81
CAMPER JACKS ....................................................... 81
TURNBUCKLES ........................................................ 81
AIR CONDITIONER ................................................... 81
OVERHEAD VENTS .................................................. 81
SKYLIGHTS ............................................................... 81
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................... 81
WIRING...................................................................... 81
BATTERY(S).............................................................. 81
USE AND CARE OF THE TENT................................ 82
INTERIOR MAINTENANCE ....................................... 82
INTERIOR ODOR ...................................................... 82
UPHOLSTERY AND DRAPES ................................... 83
WALL AND CEILING PANELS................................... 83
FLOORS AND CARPETING ...................................... 83
WOOD PRODUCT CARE.......................................... 83
FIBERGLASS TOP CARE.......................................... 83
LAMINATE TOP CARE .............................................. 83
POWER RANGE HOOD ............................................ 83
REFRIGERATOR ....................................................... 83

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DRAINS ..................................................................... 83
SHOWER CARE ........................................................ 83
SINK CARE................................................................ 83
MAINTENANCE CHART 1......................................... 85
MAINTENANCE CHART 2......................................... 86
WINTERIZATION ..................................................... 87
OPERATING IN FREEZING CONDITIONS ............... 87
STORAGE ................................................................. 87
SHORT-TERM STORAGE.......................................... 87
LONG-TERM STORAGE ........................................... 87
STORAGE BELOW FREEZING ................................. 87
WINTERIZING METHOD........................................... 88
WATER HEATER BYPASS......................................... 88
REACTIVATING CAMPER AFTER STORAGE........... 88
OUTSIDE AREA ........................................................ 88
12-VOLT SYSTEM ..................................................... 89
120-VOLT SYSTEM ................................................... 89
FRESH WATER SYSTEM .......................................... 89
PROPANE SYSTEM .................................................. 89
GENERAL.................................................................. 89
MAINTENANCE......................................................... 89
CAMPER LOADING AND CHECKOUT ..................... 89
TYPICAL BULBS AND FUSES .................................. 89
EXTERIOR SEALANT CHART ............................... 90
SCHEMATICS
TYPICAL FRESH WATER SYSTEM........................... 91
TYPICAL DRAIN PLUMBING..................................... 92
TYPICAL PROPANE SYSTEM................................... 93
RUNNING LIGHT WIRING ........................................ 94
DOCKING LIGHT WIRING ........................................ 95
ELECTRICAL JACK WIRING..................................... 96
MONITOR PANEL WIRING ....................................... 97
SLIDE-OUT CIRCUIT WIRING (RACK & PINION)..... 98
SLIDE-OUT CIRCUIT WIRING (IN WALL) ................. 99
TYPICAL 12V SYSTEM............................................ 100
TYPICAL 12V INTERIOR CIRCUIT WIRING ............ 101
STEREO SPEAKER WIRING................................... 102
SOLAR PANEL WIRING .......................................... 103
ATWOOD THERMOSTAT WIRING.......................... 104
RVP COLEMAN THERMOSTAT WIRING................ 105
TYPICAL 120V SYSTEM.......................................... 106
TV PREWIRE ........................................................... 107
TV ANTENNA .......................................................... 108
TV/SAT ANTENNA................................................... 109
SAT DISH ANTENNA .............................................. 110
SUPPLIERS SERVICE PHONE
AND INTERNET LISTING ................................. 113

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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 _________________________
Range/Oven
Refrigerator
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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.

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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
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
Range Hood 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
Battery Charging Relay Manual
Smoke, Propane and Carbon Monoxide
Detector Manuals
Skylight Manual
GFIC Manual
Winterizing Manual
Awning Manual
TV Antenna Manual
Stereo Manual
LCD TV Manual

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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)
PLANNING AND
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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•Owner’sInformationPackage
•Twosetsofkeysforentrydoor,exterioraccessdoors
and slideout remote control
•12voltMoldedCamperConnector(tobeinstalledon
your truck by the dealer)
•FireExtinguisher(mounted)
•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)

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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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To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236, or write to: NHTSA,
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., 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 CAMPERAND 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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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.
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. ABattery 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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Lance Camper uses a proprietary connection plug that
has been designed specifically to handle the
amperagerequirementsofthe12-voltcircuitonthe
3-way refrigerator.
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 120-volt, 12-volt or LP gas to
operate.Selectingthe12-voltoperationrequiresalarge

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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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