15+ Awesome RV Modifications & Upgrades for our Lance RV

[@gerrysherman2007]

We have a 2019 Lance 2375 towed with out 2014 Tundra. We were very concerned with tongue weight and how it affected sway. We were using an equalizer hitch which was ok but didn't eliminate sway. Out west on the highway with those semi's still made for some white knuckle moments. After much research and some price consternation we purchased a Propride hitch. Should have done it years ago we now experience zero sway and a much smoother ride. It's almost like driving in our car now, except for the weight and mileage. We have 500 watts of solar and two lithium batteries. Have a third battery on order. All batteries have Bluetooth so I know exactly what's going on. Sie note: I discovered my batteries weren't discharging or charging evenly. Your equipment will draw power from the closest source first if the wiring between the batteries isn't the same gauge and lenth. Also you need to hook the negative to one battery and the positive to the other. I'm moving all batteries under the bed which will fix the problem. Just upgraded from 2200 watt inverter to Renogy 3000 watt. Good luck on your summer adventure. Gerry from New Hampshire.

[@jwills6883]

Love this video! Also, love your presentation! You are not too fast, but also, you don't drag things out. You get to the point! And very thoroughly! Love that

[@TravelswithDelaney]

thank you very much!

[@caseypries7559]

I think the metal blinds were installed by the stove per code.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

They were but the window is in front of the sink and not the stove so it doesn't make much sense to me.

[@vickidickinson2888]

​@@TravelswithDelaney still close enough for fire possibly

[@boonelipsey5393]

I added Bluetooth dimmers to my puck lights. Now I can dim or turn them off from bed. So much more enjoyable now. I can also turn them.on or off by timer.

[@KelleyTexas]

My big modification was to add a desk so that I could work remotely during a 33-day camping trip. I travel solo and am only 5’2” tall, so I decided I didn’t need the queen bed. I removed the storage platform under the bed and ordered a custom mattress from Mattress Insider to fit the remaining bed platform. I put in a small desk with two 24” monitors that I can secure easily for travel. I still have a jackknife sofa if I ever want to bring a friend, and I can remove the desk and put the rest of the bed platform back in if I ever decide to sell the trailer. It worked great! Now I just need to do the solar upgrade.

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

So many great mods. We didn't know about the Anderson weight distribution system with changes. That's a game changer. Lou & Angie

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We have towed over 10K miles with the Andersen now and absolutely love it. Eventually I will get a video on it done.

[@bertkelly7650]

My biggest game changer modification was our Brita faucet filter. Works with shore water and tank water (that is overly sanitized and not drained properly). I save weight by not hauling bottles or gallons of extra water. That blue thingy doesn't do crap. Proof is the dog approval.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

That would definitely be a nice upgrade for us.

[@markreams3192]

I full time in a 2021 Lance 1995. I haven’t made too many upgrades. The mattress is a no brainer. OEM RV mattresses are not so good. I took the memory foam mattress from my old trail which wasn’t that old and put it in the new trailer. I put snap pads on the stabilizer jacks. These things are great. There’s no need to put blocks of wood or RV lego under the jacks. I really haven’t done any boondocking. I do have two Interstate lead acid batteries which are good for overnight. How do you feel about AGM batteries. I really can’t justify the cost of a lithium battery upgrade. I don’t have solar on the roof so I was thinking of a portable solar panel and 2 AGM batteries. I really don’t plan to stay off grid for more than a weekend and won’t use any AC appliances. I may buy the Honda generator as a backup which is a good idea even when plugged into shore power as power grids around the country are suffering. Especially here in California.

[@costa2984]

I love the anderssen system, it's so light and easy to put on/take off and makes the car feel like a single unit with the trailer. also, the chains and things fit in a really small little plastic bowl, no need for Huge heavy bars that need to be stored somewhere. Love it!

[@mikewebster2984]

I also use the anderson hitch and like it

[@Lucky4now]

We have a 2017 1995 model and we just finished with some of the same mods you discuss in this video. Added the Bluetti 200Max to the 2 lithiums we upgraded to. Have 2-190 watt panels also. Installed the soft start for the AC since we have a Honda 2000 gen. Also replaced the Fantastic fan with a Maxair then moved the Fantastic to the bathroom. We've done very similar storage mods as well. We have the ProPride hitch behind a Tundra also as another commenter mentioned. Love that thing. In Colorado and leaving in a week or so for a couple months in Idaho/Wyoming and Montana. Thought it was interesting we have both made very similar decisions. I would say great minds think alike but I'm not sure I measure up. Happy times on your upcoming trip.

[@machfive916]

Our 2021 Flagstaff Micro 25BRDS is new to us and we are taking it out for the 4th time in 4 months (to 4 different states - LA, MS, AL & FL). Our tongue weight from the factory was already over 700 lbs., therefore, we too got the Andersen no-sway weight distribution hitch, and we love it. Our unit also came with a TPMS & Good year Endurance tires from the factory, so that was 2 less things to worry about. No upgrades yet, but we did get the Furrion back up camera and Garmin RV890 GPS.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Those are great items to get straight from the factory. Congratulations on the new RV!!

[@machfive916]

@@TravelswithDelaney thank you for all the great advice and vide content.

[@tonyhunt5295]

Thanks for all your ideas. We've had our Lance 2185 since 2016. Great trailer and very durable. Minor modifications made include adding 12v receptacles under the night stands on each side (Lance made this very easy with the way they installed their bus bars on the frame) and adding more hooks for jackets. We also carry a portable Indel B fridge for all our drinks so we can stock up more on fridge items. I recently replaced the original 12v, Group 24 batteries with 6v golf cart batteries. Our year has the outside storage for batteries behind the propane tanks and we camp in freezing temps sometimes so Lithium batteries are a no-go unless we move them into a storage area. I also recently replaced all the capacitors in the AC when it stopped working and added the easy start kit. Biggest bummer about the AC is how loud it is when in the trailer. Another gripe I have is the 14" tires that came with it. The clearance is so tight between the axles that I haven't found a way to go to 15". Selection is very limited on 14" tires. When I replaced the stock tires, I found a good load range D tire and I'm happy with them, but did I see your tire pressures indicate you're running a load range E tire?

[@cchambersglenn]

Great ideas! We are still saving for a lightly used Lance and trade in our Coachman.

[@rb04]

You're gonna love the Lance. Our new1995 has only had a few minor issues, easily fixed. We've put over 3000 miles on in a few months. and couldn't be happier.

[@markc7889]

Hi Patrick, glad to know you changed to Andersen hitch that I use for my Lance 2075. I love it.

[@Sonogr4]

Thank you for your hard work in making your channel!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you!

[@briancrumrine6639]

Great to hear got an Anderson hitch - I have it and love it! A tip from my experience, try to have your truck straight on with the travel trailer when you disconnect the hitch (at least as straight as possible). Because the anti-sway brake liner is built right into the ball it is very hard to rotate it to attach the chains when reconnecting if you disconnected with the hitch when the truck was at much of an angle compared to the trailer. Sometimes this isn't possible so the tip then is to try and angle your truck at the same angle you had it when you disconnected when arriving at your site. Sometimes I'll take a picture of that angle before disconnecting to help with this. My family loves the hitch for how much quieter it is than the one we had before. Enjoy!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We have towed over 6K miles with it this summer so far and are loving it. Thank you for the tip on being straight when hitching/unhitching.

[@briancrumrine6639]

@@TravelswithDelaney That is great! I'm glad you love it. It is the only weight distribution/anti-sway hitch I have ever owned so I have nothing to compare it to. I am glad my research led me to it. Happy camping!

[@lishster]

Awesome video! We have a 2018 Lance 2375 and absolutely love it! Thanks for all the ideas. I can't stand that darned aluminum mini blind and was looking for a replacement idea. 😁. I also like the WD system idea too. Best regards!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you!

[@bethi1954]

Thank for the video. We love our Lance 1475. Might you share the wiring change(s) you did to put the STEP LIGHT on circuit with AMBER lamp?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We just switched the wire from the step light from the bright white to the amber post on the switch

[@janineperkins5818]

Really great video, Patrick. I am gathering all the "intel" possible about the Lance 1985 and your channel has been SO informative. Hoping to make a dream of part time on the road possible someday. 🤞

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We still love our 1985. It’s a great layout for. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions

[@thetravelingmyfundsarelow1693]

That’s one beefy lock on that hitch. Awesome upgrades, especially being out on the road that long. Enjoy! Safe travels, Bob and Deb 👍🏻🇺🇸🇮🇪

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you! yes....that hitch lock definitely sends a message! LOL.

[@RandisAdventures]

First, I hope you guys are having a blast on your 8 week camping trip! 😎 I need to get the tire minder… not sure why I haven’t yet and this was an important reminder, so thank you. Understanding weight and weight distribution is so important and you have really done a great job at minimizing and reducing weight where possible. I just installed the R3 Recurve and you are right… the bars are heavy. I love the temperature control fan. That’s brilliant! So many great accessories! ✔️

[@moduc996]

That was a great overview of all the Lance projects you’ve done. Well done!!

[@campingwiththeadamss8552]

Very nice! I am glad that I found your channel. Very good information.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you! We’re glad you found us

[@MDFRfiredriver]

As always your videos are informative and detailed with great products......we still waiting on our 2021 Lance 1995 (eta-7/22/21) by the way who gave this video a thumbs down? If i could I would give you 50 thumbs up!!!!!! received Lance 1995 camping now in Paynes Prairie near Gainesville Florida

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you so much! Have you gotten your Lance yet? We always pass Paynes Prairie but have never stayed there. I would definitely like to try it out sometime.

[@Ranger_rick1469]

I did not do as much as you did. Did do a max air fan, added a drawer for the silverware. Added more solar, 300 Watch total. A 1500 W inverter mostly to power emergency hairdryer and electric toaster oven. A small cargo carrier on the back to carry our barbecue. Always watching you for more ideas.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

You know that inverter was a must so that Patty could do her hair in the morning! LOL. Those are all good upgrades that you did.

[@lesliegranowski2683]

You did a really terrific job what great changes. It looks really really homey also that bed cover makes that whole bedroom area looks so neat. I love following you guys on both channels

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you very much Leslie!

[@carolyntaylor7611]

We have a 190 watt go power solar panel and 2, 6 volt agm batteries, also a soft start on our ac. I discovered my hair looks ok for camping by air drying so not too concerned about the hair dryer. But then, I'm not doing KZbin videos either😁 we have the max air fan with the thermostat too, but just a rain cover on our bathroom fan.

[@barbwire65]

nice video and upgrades. Can wait to see what your summer adventures are gonna be.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you! We had a great time this summer

[@jamesfoley4254]

The big mod we did was order a Tab 400 boondock in October so we weren't tent camping anymore. Love our Tab 400 (Bernice). We use the Proven Industries lock as you can lock up your chains too.

[@rb04]

I've got the Proven lock and give it a thumbs up also

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Congratulations on your T@B 400!! They are great little campers and NuCamp is a wonderful company.

[@jamesfoley4254]

@@TravelswithDelaney NuCamp is a great company. I wish Dometic was also a good company. I have been waiting for over 2 month for Dometic to acknowledge my warranty repair on the AC that has never worked. Had to cancel some trips as they would have been unbearable without AC. I understand parts shortage, what I don't understand is them not acknowledging they are going to repair/replace the AC. Maybe someday I will experience the AC. Stay safe and cool!

[@mgkelly3389]

Everything looks really pretty!

[@TreeTalkerTheTraveler]

Enjoyed the video. It's nice to see another Lance TT. I will be uploading a few videos on the mods to our Lance 2445 soon, running behind on videos. Keep the videos coming!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you! I will check our your videos! Always love seeing other people’s ideas for modifications.

[@Worthrhetime]

Great set up … love to buy it from you when you are ready… Love from Colorado

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you so much! We are loving the trailer. It’s such a great layout for us.

[@Worthrhetime]

@@TravelswithDelaney Great work sharing, thank you.

[@carolyntaylor7611]

We just replaced the roof seal tape on our Lance 2019, 1995 trailer. While having some work done on our trailer at Wagner rv in Falling Water WV the technician pointed out that 2018 thru 2020 Lance used a tape system that has the possibility of catastrophic failure, they'd been advised. So we went ahead and had the traditional sealant that all rvs have. Sadly, our big trip to the Canadian Rockies had to be canceled and all our reservations, because the husband of our friend we were going to travel with found out he had a leaky heart valve and would need to have it replaced, hence the need to stay near their home. We all hike alot, they more than us, and hiking was also out of the question. Canada, kindly we hope refunding our park passes, and all our other reservations like going to the sun rd, and campsites have been canceled and refunded. Oh well, maybe next year. Hopefully gas will cost less then too.

[@sherriweber7105]

Hi Patrick and Patty! Great video on the upgrades. Glad they al are working great for you since you went camping. I was wondering how is the my waggle working out for Truman and Bess? I watched a video of princess craft with PJ I like her. She is good with Rvs. I saw the same Rv you have but different color of us baked dinette. I like it. Lance makes nice travel trailers. Hope all the upgrades still work well. And I hope all is well with you both and Truman and Bess. Have a great day and see you soon! Safe travels and see in down the road.

[@henrymorgan3982]

Great ideas! I will eventually do the fan swap and the soft start. Don’t you wonder why a manufacturer or dealership does not offer options as such. Anyway, till next time. Aloha!

[@nickbrown9916]

Thanks for the good ideals I find your site very useful

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you very much!

[@tukkus2]

Outstanding.

[@johnhines3591]

We also use the Andersen. Have a 2017 Lance 2285. One thing I really like is getting it adjusted right is just a simple add a half turn or so on the nut. Doesn't feel right, just add or remove a half turn & see. No need to do anything else. Be careful of too light on the toung. I have tightened chains too much & gotten light on hitch.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We have now towed over 10K miles with the Andersen and absolutely love it! And you are right...it is so simple to adjust.

[@michaelp.4831]

looks like that re-routed power adapter for the coffee maker is taking some heat - as it is dis-colored. migt uprade that puppy.

[@williamstuessy1611]

Great Video, as always....thanks for everything. Bill S.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you!

[@mileym]

Good Job. Thanks!

[@MrBooricua]

Continue to watch your videos I have learned a lot from it. As the pick up date for my Lance is soon I wondered if you would recommend a Lance 1985 after having yours for some time, over other brands. I dont know if it is just me and my OCD but comparing lance to other trailers they seem to be much better product .

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We still love the overall layout of the trailer and I do think it is better built than many. I am on the fence if I would buy another one due to their lack of customer service though. Now that this unit is $20K more than we paid, I am not sure for us if we would do it again.

[@MrBooricua]

@@TravelswithDelaney is too heavy for it size so decided on an Airstream love it

[@bobshroyer6792]

Good video as usual. I ended up buying a Rockwood 2109s instead of the 1985 Lance. The reason - the dealer could not assure me of a delivery date from Lance who ran out of ovens! The Rockwood is very much like the 1995 Lance and I love it so far. It was a lot less expensive and yet, the build quality seems to be very good. I had many options installed including 380 watts solar, an Easy Start on the AC, a 2nd Maxx Air fan, an MPPT Solar Controller, and I move my two 120 AH Expion Lithium's over the the new unit. Will you be at the Escapees Rock Springs event in late July? If so, I will look you up. Thanks for your excellent videos! Bob Shroyer

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Congrats on your Rockwood. Our friends have one and they love theirs.

[@slypup1]

very good video, thanks.

[@azclaimjumper]

I hope the frig/freezer & Slideouts are working properly. Seems like there for a while you were having bad luck with frig/freezers.

[@Debbie_T_FL]

Thanks for sharing your very helpful upgrades 😊

[@LeatherQueen]

Patrick and Patty, I just love your channel. Your videos are interesting and informative. We just bought a brand new 2022 Sol Horizon Rover RV trailer and hope to do lots of road trips and camping this coming summer season. We have never owned an RV before and have used a lot of the ideas from your videos. We bought a really secure and sturdy hitch lock for our trailer. I was wondering if we need to also put tire locks to secure our trailer when we are away from it. Please give us some advice on the tire locks situation. If you suggest we do use them, do I need one or two tire locks, one on each side of the trailer? Thank you so much for your help. I look forward to watching all your new and current videos!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@classaendlessadventure2879]

great vid thanks for info just starting my nomad life

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you and congratulations on your new nomad life!

[@gtanderson7647]

Some great choices! We’ve got the Andersen hitch and super happy with it. Are you an LOA member? Lots of good info there too.

[@LeatherQueen]

I have another question regarding squirrels, Chipmunks and rodents. They are very active where I park my RV trailer. These critters love to chew my car wires or even try to make a nest under my car hood. What is your opinion of those spray repellents that you can spray the under carriage of your RV trailer ? Do they work at all or is there another method of preventing critters chewing, entering, and/or damaging our trailer? If you do like the repellent sprays, what brand do you recommend?? Thank you so much for your help and support. 🌻🌻🌻

[@captainmidnight7012]

The AMP Lock is another good tongue lock , if anyone is interested I like mine .

[@rodneysleith9153]

Some great ideas.Would love to see an entire episode devoted to the Anderson weight distribution system. The MaxxAir fan is one of my favorite upgrades to date (based on an earlier video)

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I am eventually going to do a video on the Andersen. I can tell you that we love it and will continue to use it.

[@bryno1863]

We have a 2021 Lance 1995 and I a considering a generator. Can you tell me if the Honda EU2200I fits in the generator storage compartment of the 1985? I would think both of these models would have the same size generator storage compartment. I also installed two 100 Ah Lithium batteries, but I mounted them in the cabinet under the sink and wired them directly to the power distribution center. I installed a 1000W PSW inverter in the cavity behind the return air duct (beneath the refrigerator). With this arrangement the wire run from the batteries to the power distribution center and the inverter is only a few feet, rather than the 15+ foot run (estimate) between the battery compartments and the power distribution center. This also puts the batteries in a heated space, so if the temperature outside drops below 32 I can still charge the batteries as long as I am running the heater. I made a few other mods specific to the 1995 and might make my own video showing what I have done. Or if we cross paths on the road, perhaps I could do a "guest segment" on your channel! Thanks for your videos, I have watched quite a few and have enjoyed them all.

[@marioraushel3039]

Which specific Ft. Knox Lock fits on the 1985? There are a few variations of the Curt lock.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We ordered the one labeled “Curt and other similar couplers”. If you are not sure, just take a photo of your coupler and email it to Ft. Knox Locks and they can confirm that correct one before you order.

[@blackhillspeeps6798]

Great suggestions, how long can you run the air conditioner on just the Bluetti?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you! About an hour. Longer if we hookup the portable solar panels to it.

[@NoOrdinaryPath]

Nice video. We have been looking at the Waggle. Have you have any trouble with cell service?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

So far it’s worked perfect for us. It operates off the Verizon cell service and so far we have yet to not have connection. It’s great for peace if mind

[@141crcf]

This getleman sounds like a manufaturers rep for RV accessories. I was hoping to see some mechanical upgrades where you actually had to "work" on your camper instead of spending lots of cash on / in it.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Sorry

[@shanedenmark5536]

Are you happy with the Andersen when you’re pushing 1,000lbs of tongue weight? I love mine but my tongue weight is under 500lbs. I’ve always been curious about how it performs with a heavier trailer. Does it properly redistributes weight to the front axle?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We actually love it but I am not sure I would use it on something bigger than what we have. I did a test with it vs the R3 Recurve we had been using. The bars did distribute a bit more weight than the Andersen.

[@ogaddcb]

Enjoy the mods but the fish bowl affect of you camera is pretty significant.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

It was shot on our GoPro which I’ve been experimenting with versus our normal iPhone videos. Appreciate the feedback

[@thebgj4800]

How did you run that extension cord up to the area above the sink? We’re still waiting on out 2295 to arrive.

[@larryv4249]

Thanks for all of the good info! Really like the floor plan of the Lance, nice selection. Will the Bluetti allow you to operate the absorption fridge on electricity while you travel?

[@janetcofell8740]

Do you run your refrigerator while you travel? I've heard it is not good to run off propane during travel, but then how do things stay cool in fridge and frozen in freezer?

[@larryv4249]

@@janetcofell8740 Janet, we add some ice packets, then turn off the fridge. If we had a Bluetti, then I would consider running the fridge on electric...provided the Bluetti had the capacity.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I haven't tried running the fridge on the Bluetti but my guess is that it would work. You'd probably have to look at a way to run a cord from the refrigerator directly to the Bluetti.

[@allanw3568]

Off topic sorry. Would like to know what the truck weighs in at now that you added more gear and the trailer. I have a tundra and am looking at a lance like yours. Thanks

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We weighted in at a total of 13,000# this summer. I don't recall the two individual weights. Tongue weight I remember was around 900#

[@dzemerys1637]

Where did princess craft put the inverter when they installed it for you? My wife and I purchased a 2021 1985 and I'm debating on the best place to put the inverter.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

They installed ours in the outdoor storage compartment at the back of the trailer where the access panel is to the water heater. It works well in there. I only wish I would have had them move the batteries back there as well to reduce the wiring from the batteries to the inverter,

[@marigoldenergy8512]

How many monitors do you have when you are towing? We have a TPM system monitor, and a backup camera monitor on our Lance. Our dash is getting crowded!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Our backup camera monitor clips over our rear view mirror which I love. We too also have the TPMS but I have located that down on our counsel because the GPS takes up a bit of space. The TPMS makes noises if something is wrong so I figure I don’t need it in my direct sight.

[@jcshort31]

How do you like that andersen weight distribution hitch? Got one just haven't installed it yet. Thanks

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We have used it for over 10K miles and absolutely love it!

[@marckruse2181]

Hello, I have a 2020 Lance 2445 (purchased in May of 2020) and just recognized today that a couple of seals on the roof need repair. Not the long straight ones but the ones around the ladder and vents. Have you checked yours? Also, are you happy with your friction hinge door? Thank you

[@byronbrasher8118]

How would a dash of unsweetened oat, or Almond milk affect your fast please? Let’s say a tablespoon of it.

[@kbestle]

How well has the TPMS system worked over time?

[@ericvaneck4296]

I’ve talked to you about your Tacoma before and we are thinking about Lance here in the future. I have a Tacoma and was wondering why you changed to a Tundra when the Tacoma was towing your Lance well? Were the mountains too much for the truck or the wear too much? Thanks

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We knew or we thought we were right at the edge of the Tacoma's limits with the new Lance. It towed fine the first couple of trips but when we found out that the tongue weight was way over what Lance said, it meant we were way over on the Tacoma's tongue rating. The Tundra just feels more in control than the Tacoma did as well.

[@ericvaneck4296]

@@TravelswithDelaney I appreciate the info. I figured that size was just pushing the limits. I’ve talked to a few guys that have the 1685 and they feel it is a good fit. Would you agree? We just sold our WB View and was looking at something not so complicated and expensive.

[@DavidHain-TX]

Please get a lapel mic. Your audio has little consistency, which makes your videos hard to watch. Good content, bad audio.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thanks for the feedback

[@johnrichardson1429]

Your comment about moving the weight to the rear is a little scary. Here is a demo video that shows why you should not have too much weight on the rear. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ66kJqwmc1pqtE Though you weighed your hitch weight unhitched from the tow vehicle it does not represent what the actual weight would be if you have a properly setup weight distribution hitch, it should be lower. Stay Safe and enjoy your trip.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

It’s all about weight distribution. If you have too much weight in the front or the rear, it can be an issue. Balance is the key