Lance 650 Truck Camper Walkthrough Tour

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Come take a tour with us to see the newest addition for our truck camper adventures. Make sure to stick around until the end for our first ever bloopers section. Greyhound is weird; Magellan, weirder.

[@suedefringe]

KZbin is being weird so I'll leave my comment here . Thanks for a fantastic tour ! Been eye balling the 650. You have proved a way better tour then anyone. I don't think its weird you don't have the TV. You need to be plugged in to shore power right ? Any chance on adding solar in the future or just the generator? As long as I could run the AC I'm happy! I'd definitely like to ditch the microwave tho. And seeing you cram in that spot in the bedroom makes me thing it's a missed opportunity for shelf storage !!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@suedefringe Thank you! We are loving it so far. Yes, you need to be plugged in for real power, but between the DC battery and propane, it’s working out in between driving to campgrounds. And yes, we have a 100 watt solar panel for the DC battery. Totally with you on the shelves! We are going to put some there, plus the cabinets. They are too unwieldy. Space is a premium and while we don’t need much, we do need to be organized

[@davidschuler5063]

My Wife and I bought our first Lance Truck Camper (990) in 1995 and enjoyed many wonderful years of camping. In 2021 we bought a Lance 1172 and we spend 6 months every year traveling with comfort with our 3 small Dogs.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@davidschuler5063 almost 30 years with a Lance! I’ve looked at the 1172 as a possible upgrade :)

[@stephenrankin8916]

Lance needs to pay you for the best Lance 650 tour I have ever seen. Dang, I just converted by chevy into a hotel and now I jealous of your 650. Good thing I can't afford it. You two are talented in so many ways.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Haha thank you. And I remember you said you were converting it a few months ago? How did it turn out?! If you want, shoot us some photos. Our email is on our about page. Truck bed camping is still the best option I think for all around travel. We decided that we could no longer travel on long trips without our dog, and that we finally needed to start driving to the western United States. But for shorter trips, not hauling this thing around lol

[@stephenrankin8916]

I understand, but thats an expensive _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@stephenrankin8916 no joke! The timing wasn’t ideal either, because we said, okay, no more unplanned expenses for a long long time. Then our roof leaked, basement flooded, water heater broke, main waterline pipe burst, broke my glasses. Stressful isn’t a good enough word, but we had hot showers in the driveway 🤣🤣🤣

[@rosebeck5524]

omg you two are a crack up. loved the video. one of the better camper tours ive seen. i like the way you go "room" by room and describe each section and accessories separately. like bathroom. bedroom. ventilation, lights, etc. very well done!!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! 😁 it was definitely a labor of love to make and we wanted to be thorough

[@cherylsalka4185]

We have a Lance2013 865. Your gas stove should have an ignitor, mine does. Lance was SOLD to another company. It seems they've made many changes the original company would never do. The Lance campers are overall heavier. The new 865 weighs about 500 lbs dry weight more than mine. Also, we have a back step and we still need an additional step we have to bring with us. Having said all this truck campers are the best way to travel right??

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I did not know that! I thought they were trying to make them lighter. We definitely do not have an ignitor 😜 And yes we love the camper. Opened up so many new ways to travel for us !

[@Mountainbiker34]

Makes sense. Thank you. I just bought a used 650 for my 1/2 ton Silverado. Did air bags and the tie downs but haven’t taken it out yet. Thank you again!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@Mountainbiker34 the sway bar makes a huge difference too. And we got heavy duty shocks. Driving it home the first time was a nightmare haha. Hope you love the 650 as much as we do. Game changer for us

[@alldemocratsmustdie]

​@@MagellanandGreyhoundwhat all do you have done to the truck to be able to take the weight ? I have a 1/2 1500 Ram but figured these were all to heavy for it

[@michaelboydoutdoors736]

Only downfall I have to say, is the shower floor lacks support and can crack. Tip for preventative measures, pop the vent cover off from the exterior shower wall, the one below the kitchen sink. Use a can of spray foam with about a 3ft hose attached. Fish the hose through the vent area towards the back of the shower area. Inject the foam for about 10 seconds, slightly pull the hose out, repeat injection for about ten seconds, so forth until the end of the hose is at the front of the shower. We did this to our 650 and it removed a lot of flex from the floor.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

That is really good to know. I did notice it seemed to have a bit too much play when stepping on it. Have you had it crack before, or know people who did? That seems like a nightmare if it would crack

[@PaulCutting]

In '90-92, I lived in a larger Lance camper behind the Aspen Club, where I worked. For a time my girlfriend lived with me before she went off to CU. Side note, if you have never seen a big college football game, you should. Different and better than a Pro game but, in the 90's you could still buy beer at the game. I had fun with 50k Football fans. Camper life Rules. Go See it.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

That's awesome@ Have never been to a big college football game (just smaller ones) and that's definitely on the list

[@adamguidry6636]

First time viewer here. Loved the video guys. We have a 2018 model Lance 650 (doesn't look like much has changed) and we love it. The only complaint I have about it is that we don't get to use it enough, lol. We sleep four people in our camper. My oldest son is 6' 230lbs sleeps on the dinette bed and our youngest son is 40lbs soaking wet sleeps with my wife and I in the queen bed. The only modification I have made is a counter top cover for the two burner cooktop for more counter space. We do all of our cooking outside. Happy adventuring!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Awesome! Can’t imagine four people, but it really does feel large for us from what we were sleeping out of before. Still boggles my mind that it sits in a pickup truck. I suspect we might make some modifications as well to fit our needs. I know what you mean that about not using it enough! I’ll do random stuff inside it for no reason in our driveway just because! Happy adventuring to you too!

[@michaelnaputi2596]

I'm beginning to like the wet bath idea 😊

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

😂

[@RottenCandy67]

😂. You guys crack me up!, thank you! Love your camper!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Haha glad we gave you a good laugh 😀

[@tanabrown3449]

Thanks for being goofy, that makes it fun to watch. Also thanks for being so thorough with your tour. I think I’d really like to have one of these. However, I don’t have an arm and a leg I could sell to pay for it. 😂😂

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Appreciate that! We are goofy all the time, but it's hard to translate to this haha. This camper unfortunately has gone up by another 20-25k in price since we bought ours. Our dealer told us we were very lucky. Just crazy

[@Outdoors.with.Ricky_P]

Thanks for sharing a review on this camper. I’m looking very much at buying one to use for temporary living until the housing market resets.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

You’re welcome. And you ain’t kidding! The level of real estate &$@#%ery right now is crazy. We have to buy some lumber soon. I know it’s gone down, but I’m sure I’ll still cry

[@gchevyman]

Great setup. As a suggestion to prevent heater failure, put a screen over your heater exhaust cause mud wasps will build their nests in the exhaust tube and all the way into the fan housing. I bought a used popup with same heater design and they had built nests in the tube and fan housing. I had to pull the unit out to remove their nests and it had caused the fan to run really slow causing fumes inside.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Whoa, that sounds terrible. We definitely don't want that to happen! Is there a specific mesh size you suggest?

[@absolutelyfookinnobody2843]

@@MagellanandGreyhound yea, home depot employee

[@EEVOL]

I have been eyeing this truck camper, thank you for making such a thorough and well-informed video!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

You’re welcome. We’re first time buyers so we wanted to give people our thoughts! Glad it helped!

[@sharyneyman3806]

You did a great job of showing Your camper. You were very thorough and if I was shopping for that kind of camper it would’ve been a great help.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! It was a very fun video to make too. Glad you enjoyed :)

[@agui1969]

I have been looking the over, thanks! I think I just found my new camper!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Glad we could help! 😁

[@DCFamily7]

Love this video. Shared with the wife and inspired to have a truck camper like you! Youre humor is hilarious and is a cherey on top to a great video

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@DCFamily7 thank you again! This one was a fun one to make. Truck camping is a great way to travel. It’s like a mobile home base. You can’t have everything like at home but a lot of times better than just a hotel

[@Waltlita]

Thanks for the tour! What a great camper!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thanks for watching! 🙏 we are loving it so far!

[@bbgregory1884]

Hey guys. Am hoping that you will do an update on your 650; mods, current likes/dislikes...what did you do with the bikes? I bought a 650 last year and we have done two trips thus far...we both like it a lot, but see ongoing mods and additions ...thanks.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Hello! That's great that you bought one! We didn't have a video in mind, but we did add/mod a few things, like adding child safety locks to the fridge and medicine cabinet. That has helped ALOT. We've been able to use our swinging bike rack, but it's a pain if we want to remove the truck from the camper, because we need to take the bikes and rack off for that to happen. So we've been using our folding bikes more too. We did add a cargo carrier to the hitch to store containers with our generator and gas when we boondock. It's been pretty busy since we bought it and we unfortunately haven't been able to buy as much extra toys like we hoped. Oh and I definitely plan to switch out the DC battery with a lithium one too

[@bbgregory1884]

@@MagellanandGreyhound Thanks so much for your quick reply. Really appreciate you guys. I’m in the process of getting a front receiver put on which is where I plan to put my bicycles and or questionable a light scooter. I’m adding a solar panel and thinking about lithium that’s about a nine to $1100 investment would be interested in your thought process. I like the child latch idea. Anyway I know you guys are busy but an update video would be awesome. Feel free to reach out to me.

[@bbgregory1884]

My truck is on a GMC Sierra diesel four-wheel-drive 1500

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

No problem! It's funny you mention the front receiver. That's where we were thinking of sticking our bikes too, so we can leave the back for the cargo carrier and not have such a hassle. There's a few Lance camper Facebook groups I sometimes read about solar/lithium batteries and that seems be the the common thing, to add another panel and replace the battery. I personally find the current DC battery to be ... acceptable, but since we are boondocking a lot more than we thought we would, its weaknesses have become more glaring. Same to you, feel free to reach out if you like via our email on our About page. More camper videos may not be near in our future, but we always like to ask/answer questions and talk with anyone.

[@n2cycles]

I've considered getting one of these for my F150. I guess my question is how does your half ton handle it

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

We beefed up our rear suspension a lot. Lance worked with Ford in designing this specific camper though. My understanding is that certain F150s are pretty much tailor made for the 650 due to the handling, payload capacity etc.

[@duramaxklem1491]

Great job best video I’ve seen on truck campers. Congratulations on the new setup it’s beautiful.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! It was a fun video to make for us 😄

[@robbrown4420]

Love the vid. Thank you. What sort(s) of truck will the 650 work on? Thx

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! I would go with a 250/2500 series. I believe the Lance 650 was designed with a 150 specifically in mind and other truck brands who had the weight capacity. Lance is now making heavier 650s with even heavier extra options and don’t advertise the 150/1500 trucks as viable options.

[@bfed2831]

Thanks for the tour!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@raylenetatum8185]

Love everything about your truck camper. My 6 month old kitten's name is Zeus. When you would say your doggie's name, my kitty would look at the monitor. LOL Thank you for sharing your new home with us. Take care.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! And too funny. Besides his name, there’s certain common words he pipes up to that we have to remember to spell out instead or he goes nuts. Animals are fascinating like that. You take care too!

[@oak664]

This seems like a solid rig!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

We love it!

[@kristinritter9962]

Great video. You guys are hysterical and Zeus is ADORABLE!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! He is an absolute treat.

[@calci2679]

This is the cutest and funniest RV review/walkthrough! Most importantly, it’s very informative

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! We usually don’t make these kinds of videos, but it was very fun to make. I’m glad you found it informative - that was the real goal

[@srb99100]

Quick question: Are you able to add any insulation to drown out the ambient noise? When you are in the camper as it is parked in front of your house, I hear cars/street noise but of course I imagine you will be using this camper in quieter settings to sleep? Thanks for the wonderfully informative video and safe travels!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I’m no expert, so I’m not sure, but I have heard of people adding insulation. They tried to make this model as light as possible but in doing so, it doesn’t drown out sound very well. And yes we live on an insanely busy road in New York. You can hear everything. In campgrounds it is pretty quiet though. The only place we had the same noise issues was a truck stop - we don’t recommend that either to sleep, unless you want broken sleep. 😁

[@JeremiahHexx]

Great video. I'm looking to buy the 650 this Sunmer. Oh, and....Thank you so much for showing the bathroom size. Almost all truck camper videos I've watched, nobody ever stands inside the bathroom to give a realistic size comparison, you guys did 🙂 awesome. How is the battery life? Looking to buy the Yeti Goal Zero 3000. Is the battery they provide any good? Solar charging? Thanks again 😎

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thanks! Definitely check inventories beforehand. We bought ours in January 2021 I think, but didn't get it until May 2021. Battery life seems okay, but we've heard that getting a lithium etc would be much better. Solar charging is pretty fast, but again, with just an ok battery, it draws fast too. And hahah, thanks, we strive for accuracy. I remember watching so many walkthroughs of campers in dealer lots - no personal effects, no demonstrations - we made it a point to use the thing a bit before we videoed ourselves with it. We might have some different angles of the bathroom in our other video, but I can't remember haha

[@SSO1025RET]

Great review. Did you have to do any modifications to your Ram, for instance, stiffer Springs or shocks? Hope you reply thank you in advance

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Heavy duty shocks, sway bar, air springs and e rated tires. Thing practically floats lol

[@SSO1025RET]

@@MagellanandGreyhound thank you. You guys really got me interested in the 650. I have a 2014 ram 4X4 with a 5.7. It looks just like your truck. Were those modifications expensive? I’m sure the tires were.

[@leegrass6954]

I would say that the fridge in the bed with you is quite novel! I actually like the idea for midnight snacks!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Yes! and we keep dry snacks in the cabinet next to it. Easy access all around 😉

[@11b-to-cop]

Great tour.. you two are are funny as hell….

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Haha thank you. We are not sure whether we are funny or weird, but it’s been fun making these videos. 😆😆😆

[@marcgrassauer7799]

I'm in the process of buying a 650 Lance. I found a nice 2018 used one in the next state over. I have been looking at several video's to get to know the 650 better as I wait to pick it up later this week. Yours by far is my favorite. You guys are very informative and funny making it a real pleasure to watch and entertaining. We have a Tiffen coach for long and extended trips. I'm buying this one for mainly to use my self to use on short trips recreating around our state, riding and doing water related activities allowing me to go boondocking and fit into smaller more typical campground spots. We have two Yorkie's and a Yellow Lab which the Lab will be my main travel companion. I do have a question, what brand of tie down system do you use? I ordered a Torklift system but it will only work in the front with my 2022 Ford F 150 Tremor which has duel exhaust and factory tow hooks on the back. I'm going to start out using the Happy jack tie down on the sides of the rear bumper but want to use a more substantial mounting point. I noticed your Ram 1500 has duel exhaust so yours might work for me well. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Happy trails

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Awesome! And thank you so much. We usually don’t make many videos about our setups, but they were very fun to make. 😁 and yeah, with how much the 650 is going for now, we’d get a used too. I think we lucked out on the timing to be honest. The tie downs we use are the Torklift Fast Gun. We’re not experts by any means so I don’t know if ours would work for you, but I’m pretty sure these are the ones we have. Torklift S9529 Fast Gun Turn Buckle a.co/d/imUW3uy - hopefully that helps!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Also - we have the tie downs going to these kind of hitches (if that’s the word) that the dealer installed. You can see them in the video at times but we never really focused on them. Not sure if that’s an option for you either

[@chrisogren8154]

Good video guys. You showed things very well. It's nice to see a big company like Lance making a camper for the 1/2 ton pickups. I was surprised to see the frigerator in the bed area. I wonder about drips or spills onto the bed, opening the door if there is a thick comforter and whether or not the compressor cycling on and off through the night might keep a person awake. I guess with a smaller camper there were limited choices for placement of the refrigerator. Couldn't believe Lance cheaped out with a stove that you have to manually light . Come on Lance. I've heard that this model does have a walk-on roof. You guys have no ladder in the back for roof acces. Is that something that is an option ?

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thanks! We generally try not to put things that can spill in the fridge, but we use these retractable rods to prevent stuff from sliding during transit and so nothing falls when we first open the door. There is no compressor in the fridge - it's a coil system cooled via electric or gas. We hear nothing :) Not sure about the walk-on roof, but newer models of this may have them. We saw that the slightly larger Lance campers had ladders. We never had the option.

[@evamartin4807]

Looks pretty good, I must say, but I have to wonder...isn't a big part of the awnings purpose to cover the door for inclement weather? 🤔

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

The rear one over the door, thats what we've used it for, absolutely. The side one we have used more to sit underneath and relax when we wanted to dull the sun haha

[@Jax4umalta]

Shoot i missed this live. Definitely a step up from the truck bed. Looks super nice. You guys are so funny. Really looking forward to meeting you one day. Can’t wait to hear about your adventures and how much better they are going to be now. Super cozy looking.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

No worries! A step up in some ways for sure, but not everything. Definitely hard to stealth camp out of this thing! We love Zeus and it was always so heartbreaking to not have him come with us. He wasn't the only reason, but he was probably the final straw. It's going to be nice and finally meet. You are a planner as much as us, so we will definitely let you know.

[@wendydaggett3060]

Did you ever tour a Northern Lite camper? Just wondered what you thought of the brand!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@wendydaggett3060 I do remember looking at them but I don’t remember why we didn’t choose them 😁

[@corydriver7634]

As to the bathroom; it really depends on your definition of massive poop doesn’t it? The TV-interface-connection-thingy appears to be an electronic antenna adjustment and signal amplifier.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Ahahaha, poop is relative and our definition will remain vague! And thanks, we really know nothing about tv. That would make sense considering it’s placement in the camper. Good to know if we ever hook something up!

[@Platinum_Squid]

Huh didn’t know that 110 outlets were a thing. I’ve only heard of 120. But Google says either will work just fine. Apparently there can be a 10% variant in voltage and it all good.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I didn't either. And definitely not an expert over here! - but I'm sure a lot of it has to do with the camper size in being able to power the A/C, microwave etc.

[@rdc5911]

Thanks for the video! How well did the Ram1500 do with it and what type of gas mileage did you get? Do you still have it and any complaints a couple years later?

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I don’t know exact numbers but the gas mileage went down quite a bit! We still have it and use it all the time. We wish it was more spacious - that’s the biggest complaint 😁

[@slmjake]

Just found this and subscribed! I am still sleeping in my truck cap! Envy you lol!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! There is definitely a lot to like about the camper, but we still have so much love for our truck cap. Some of the most unforgettable memories we had using it!

[@DJ-vl2im]

Love humor. Very informative.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you!

[@J297WFD]

I had a Lance 825 my next one will be the 650. I love traveling in a truck camper! Like when I stayed up above the Arctic Circle.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

How did you like the 825? And why switching to the 650? We love it too 😁

[@J297WFD]

@@MagellanandGreyhound I loved the 825 I’m going to get the 650 so I can use it on my new truck which is 1/2 ton. They say the 825 can go on a half ton but I don’t know about that.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@J297WFD oh that makes sense. And no I don’t think an 825 can handle it either haha. But it’s still a Lance.

[@dansklrvids7303]

Very cute pooch

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! Just let him know you said that 😁

[@Rachel20285]

I loved your tour and set up. Very thorough job and entertaining to boot!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. We tried to infuse some humor 😁

[@yavapaiduke4676]

Great Tour!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@thebobsmith1991]

Super vid. Very thorough. Congrats to both of you!!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! 😁

[@NoelCo-yd1gu]

Love this thing. Quick question, would you be able to tow another trailer with the truck if it had this attached to it?

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I’m trying to remember our conversation with the dealer and our mechanic from a few years ago, but I’m pretty sure it’s no. I think we’d need a 250 or 350 series to do that with ours.

[@costat9995]

What a cutie your dog guys!!!Great presentation…you have everything you need with endless options and choices! Everything is so well organised ❤️

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! We are very glad to be able to bring him now !

[@1goodkev4u]

Hey, I do like this video! Better than a dealer version, I did have the biggest toy hauler a T31, not a fifth wheel bumper pull, she kept it in divorce. I don’t need all that ! 13,900 pounds towing.. I also have a 20 foot enclosed trailer for the - toys - bikes and with this truck camper and trailer I should be a lot less of weight.. thanks again for the video you 2 are a good fun- funny.!! I’m on the East coast wanting to head out west 👍✌️✌️

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thanks! Yes, we watched videos of people or dealers showing empty trailers in the lots. We wanted to see them in use. That’s why we did this. You definitely had a big setup! We’re East Coasters too. The West is the undiscovered country!

[@robhenderson2667]

Hi! We are going to be traveling Healthcare providers and looking at a set up like this! Seems perfect for us. Question: where do you store your Honda generator?

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Hello! We have a hitch carrier that we use. Before that we kept it in a sealed tote in the truck cab.

[@robhenderson2667]

@@MagellanandGreyhound thank you!!!

[@debraayers729]

Love that camper. Looks like your have a full size truck. I wonder if the ones that would fit in a smaller truck have a wet bath? Is it hard to handle truck with the height?.

[@di557dianebritson]

LoL, what a neighbor!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

🤣

[@venkateshbeemanathini1892]

Excellent this what am looking for my future.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Awesome, glad to hear it 😁

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

I wanted to get this camper but I think I’m more into stealth camping - I sleep in building parkings or residential parkings at night.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

You gotta go with what works best for you. Stealth camping is pretty indispensable. We cannot do that in the camper ahaha

[@bobvomhof5699]

You should look at a suburban or Yukon XL. Great drivetrain, tons of room, completely inconspicuous, and completely affordable. I have used my 2004 suburban for 4 months at at time coast to coast.

[@SS-nk2yx]

Hey guy's loved your video and your funny too. Just wanted to know if you are driving a 1500 series half ton, and if you beef'up your suspension. Thanks Cheers.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! It is a 1500 and yes we definitely beefed it up - heavy duty shocks, airlift springs, sway bar, e-rated tires. Truck doesn’t even flinch when we lower the camper on it 😊

[@floodedcuts101]

Absolutely fabulous. Hope your both still planning to get to Ireland and UK.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! The goal is next year, June or so, with the old man 😉 Hopefully everything is good by then, but it’s long overdue for him.

[@donbell2107]

That " thing" is a KING t.v Antenna..lol..👍

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Ahaha thank you for that! You never know when you might need something, have it, but not know what it is :)

[@stevenblumrosen4135]

Thanks for all the detail! You've sparked a couple of questions for me. How come exhaust fans just pull the air straight up? If exhausted to the side then there could be more room on the roof for solar panels. Also, why not use a lithium ion battery that does not have fumes that need to be exhausted?

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thanks Steven. I'm pretty confused why they didn't just use a lithium ion as well. We're going to be switching out ours with one soon actually. As for the exhaust fans, that's a good question. I know these companies try to squeeze every available inch with something, but having another solar panel with the lithium would be a great upgrade.

[@dmann1209]

Awesome review, I had a blast from the comedy and solid presentation. Two women may be nice...but a comfortable solid poop runs a close second. Thanks....more please!!!!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Haha thank you! As long as they aren’t happening at the same time … 😂😂😂

[@dmann1209]

@@MagellanandGreyhound HaHa!..You know us "Man Animals"... 😂

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

😂😂😂

[@carlosjoseramosgomez9491]

WOW! What a Nice camper! 💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

It really is!

[@ryanmoran2403]

I LOVE this couple!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! 😁

[@cloverite]

Prime begging real estate 😁gotta love a Yorkie

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Hahaha yes! He is our second one. They are such a feisty breed 🤣

[@Jmaturner]

How well do the seams hold up on these campers? I like the hardside. Any issues with LEAKS yet? I'd like to find one of these someday! Thanks for the overview.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

We’ve only had ours for a little over a year with no issues and we live in a somewhat rainy area. That said, I have heard Lances are prone to leaks. I don’t have enough experience with that yet honestly

[@randallelliott1969]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@OpenRoad4Two]

Love the camper you guys!!! It is definitely going to be more comfortable and just the fact you can take Zeus is a bonus! You two are too funny, perfect video with our morning cup of coffee! “I’m Hiding” 😂🤣

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thanks! Zeus loves it, mainly I think because he’s with us now. We are not comedians, but we joke ALOT and it’s never really come out in our videos. We are going to try to bring that out more 😁 Also joking aside, I showed how much space is in that area, even if barely escaped 🤣

[@pragedisarreguin1196]

congratulations 👏🎊💐🥳guys,you have to start from the bottom to value your new lil house i love it.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you!

[@AdventureMuse]

Really nice set up! Lots of beer! my kind of camper. 😆

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

We are loving it. It takes its first massive trip in September 😁

[@stevenromaniello3794]

Thanks for sharing, how is the camper holding up? Any issues, roof leaks etc. Thank you

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thanks for watching! So far so good. No leaks, no major issues. Just learning the little tricks - making sure it’s leveled perfect, not overtightening hoses, getting used to how fast the gray tank gets filled, etc.

[@martinsibley9564]

I want to see how this truck handles on the road with the Lance 650. What did you add to the suspension from keeping it leveled as best as possible. We are purchasing the Lance 650 to get out on the road.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

We heavily upgraded the rear suspension - heavy duty shocks, airlift springs and a sway (stabilizer bar), plus e-rated tires. We can fill/adjust the springs with two valves installed underneath our truck bumper. Other than going over the Mackinac Bridge into the UP on an abnormally windy day, everything has been super smooth and sturdy.

[@johnjohnson3447]

Very nice presentation. How about something about the construction and materials.

[@iminazoo]

The King Jack is your antenna control attenuator

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you!

[@user-yk382p53jh]

Lolol I didnt expect to get laugh this much from this video

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Haha we didn’t either - glad you enjoyed 😆

[@user-yk382p53jh]

@@MagellanandGreyhound A truck with loaded camper is my dream! lovely!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@user-yk382p53jh I hope you fulfill your dream one day then!

[@richardkoch8752]

Really a good tour guys! Thank you! I am considering the same camper myself. I am a boondocking type......would there be a place inside to put three Lithium Batteries and a larger inverter/converter? Is there room under the dinette? Or I would even be willing to sacrifice the clothes closet in the bedroom if I would need to.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thanks Richard! The space is definitely tight in this one. I suspect that if you were going to hook up three lithium’s and a converter that your best bet space wise would be the closet area and area to the left of it. Everything under the dinette is holding something else (propane tank from outside, your factory battery etc).

[@richardkoch8752]

@@MagellanandGreyhound Thank you guys!

[@jcerna7226]

Great tour of your new camper! I was looking for a quality review of the lance 650 and found it on your channel - thanks 😂 I am buying a preowned 2019 lance 650 private party so I’m doing my homework. It’s going on my 2012 Ram 2500 with 5.7 hemi. Question, I noticed these campers don’t have the cab stops like others. Do you snug the camper all the way forward in the bed of the truck?

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you! Congratulations on your imminent purchase! And no, we don’t load it all the way forward. We try to keep about 2-4 inches of space in-between.

[@cheeneedejesus3537]

When you mentioned Pink Floyd and Steely Dan, I immediately subscribed. Safe travels!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Haha thanks. All of our videos used to have their music and others in the background, but were taken down for copyright. Safe travels to you as well!

[@johntuttle9544]

If one of you has to take a big poop does the other get "smoked out" in a "Dutch oven" or is the fan pretty good? Asking for a friend.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Depends on who poops 😂😂😂. I half kid, the fan works just fine. Overall circulation is pretty good in the camper.

[@b.h.7070]

Great video,thank you!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Glad you liked it!

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Guys, just came across your channel, we Love our Lance 851, just retired a few years ago, Just bought a Ram 3500 to haul it. Nice Review, 🤣just Subscribed! 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Oh man that looks like a nice one! We were torn over which model to get but since we were upgrading from a truck bed setup, the 650 was already a 1000% upgrade. It’s getting it’s maiden voyage in September for three weeks to really break it in!

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

@@MagellanandGreyhound Great, Safe Travels to you both, 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@outdoorswithlarryrobin you as well! Never know when you’ll see other people either :)

[@talesoftravelsbysj]

wonderful video... Lance doesn't need another promotors for their campers...

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

hahah so true. and thank you! we decided it would be a fun video to make from our usual stuff 😀

[@amyk1164]

OMG you are so delightfully weird and I am cracking up 😂

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

We are glad we made you laugh. We are very well aware of our weirdness and gleefully flaunt it 😂😂😂

[@cia7746]

love that camper

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

We love it too 😁

[@ThinkDifferentish]

Now that Ford has the PowerBoost/Pro Power built-in generator options, how will/can this integrate with a truck camper?

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

That’s a great question. I don’t know much about Ford, but I do know that Lance worked with Ford to be used with the 150 in mind.

[@TheDylanJoyce]

That dog is a SPY!!!

[@rogerphillis4323]

Very good moderators

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you 😊

[@SpikeFastRacing]

Happy to see you guys using a Ram 1500 So many people speak against the Ram but I know with proper modifications it can haul a reasonable sized truck camper. What mods did you do for your truck?

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Airlift springs, heavy duty shocks, e-rated tires and a sway bar. I forget most of the names off the top of my head, but it rides nice and sturdy. Even with the camper on it, the rear wheels wells look like they didn’t feel the weight.

[@ThomasSchoellerFineArtPhotos]

Hope ya don't mind me popping in here on this (payload) subject, which I have quite a bit of experience with... let's dive in. I'm gonna focus on the Ram 1500 5th generation (same as in this video) years 2009 - 2018 which are most common on the road today. Spike, you're right, "so many" people actually do speak against the Ram 1500 due to the coil spring suspension. Let's just say they are NOT experienced high-performance gearheads that engage in off-road competition, or use it for heavy-duty commercial (work). The 1500 Ram has available aftermarket mods that can SAFELY allow owners to carry a slide-in truck camper (within reason) @ 2700# wet weight. I'm definitely not saying to get a Lance camper heavier than the 650 or the 825, but I am saying the 1500 can definitely and safely haul either of them fully loaded, or any comparable weight pop-up campers Most important upgrade - lose the OEM passenger car tires!! The sticker on your front door jamb even tells ya how bad the tires suck. OEM tires are BY FAR, the weakest link. I upgraded to Cooper Discoverer AT3-XLT tires which are 10 ply (extreme overkill) The 8 ply AT3-LT are less expensive and will do the trick. COIL SPRINGS: The second weakest link, and the primary cause for suspension sag in 1500 Rams. Simcoe springs sell a progressive spring upgrade option that increases real-life carrying capacity by 700 lbs. Here's a link... simcoespring.com/products/351-893xhd to them. Progressive springs act as the OEM springs when not under load, giving you the same smooth ride. There are many KZbin videos on how well these springs work, including a test with 2,000 lbs of water dropped in with a forklift. Air Lift Load Lifter Kit: The best by far is the LOADLIFTER 5000. www.airliftcompany.com/products/air-springs/loadlifter-5000/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvLOTBhCJARIsACVldV2y9ELd7DeOrfPewmQNnpc61yopA8ARTiCDaSVO_Qy9osLEWtjI4oAaAosGEALw_wcB When not hauling a slide-in truck camper, all you need is to inflate them to 5 lbs pressure for everyday use. A portable air compressor can properly inflate the airbags to the pre-measured LEVEL HEIGHT - before you dropped the camper in the bed. Heavy Duty Strut Leveling Kit: don't forget the front end which will be accepting some of the responsibility of carrying the camper safely! Rancho makes probably the best kit for increased carrying capacity, also useful for heavy snowplows, www.shocksurplus.com/products/rancho-quicklift-leveling-strut-front-pair-2006-2008-dodge-ram-1500-4wd?currency=USD&variant=14544334454833&Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvLOTBhCJARIsACVldV3ANLjflDdOAF-TbMLKpinHGQwmZgPVmRIKgqvxmJH6YxLEe-taCgoaAmgqEALw_wcB Bilstein Shocks: These are heavy duty use shocks for the rear on your Ram 1500 series trucks. Bilstein makes 3 models for specific commercial needs. Plowing, Sand & salt spreaders, Trailer pulling, and PAYLOAD carrying capacity.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thomas, thank you for this info. Would have been great to read this before our purchase! We are definitely not experts, but listened to our life-long mechanic in making the decision to basically supersize the suspension with all of these things.

[@doughudson1128]

Can I make my 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 capable of hauling a lance 650? Stock payload on my truck is horrible !

[@StrateOutdoors]

@@ThomasSchoellerFineArtPhotos do you have suggestions for further info resources on this? My great debate right now is if I can stick with a half ton for a 2000# wet wt bed camper

[@michaelking4578]

awesome.. y'all are hilarious and nice.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you Michael, glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@mjcunningham5141]

Very informative review. What model truck is it on? Any modifications to the truck? Thanks

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Ram 1500. Installed a sway bar, heavy duty shocks, airlift springs and E rated tires. Rides smooth, but we’ll probably get a bigger truck once this madness ends 🤣

[@adventureseeker9800]

I subbed because the monster Zeus is friggin _adorbzZ_

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

We just finished playing whack-a-paw with him. He is absolutely adorbz! 😁

[@joshuacurwen4652]

Hello Zeus!! I love you!!!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Zeus loves you back! 😁

[@diaperdood1]

For the f150 power hybrid truck. Do you think it would be ok to hook up the plug to the truck and run off the hybrid system?

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I honestly don’t know the answer to that. I’m sorry

[@diaperdood1]

thank you for your response!@@MagellanandGreyhound

[@michaelhalstead7532]

Congratulations sure is nice

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you 😁

[@vinnienaylorjr.5649]

Hi, I have a Tundra and am awaiting the arrival of a 2022 lance 650. Curious what changes you made to your rear suspension.

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Awesome! Did they give you an approximate date? We put in a hellwig sway bar, airlift springs, heavy duty shocks and e-rated tires. Rides nice!

[@vinnienaylorjr.5649]

@@MagellanandGreyhound It arrived at the dealership on Friday, 9/24! Hope to have it on my truck later this week. Can’t wait! We have done the same things you have done. Sooo excited 😀

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@vinnienaylorjr.5649 Awesome! We are in it right now on a 3 weeker. It is making the trip so much nicer

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

How much is this camper? Can it fit on a 1/2 ton pickup truck. And you said nothing about what size pickup truck you have.

[@iancrandall2007]

What do you have for a vehicle? Extra suspension? On your Ram?

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Ram 1500. Yes, all extra rear suspension. Sway bar, 1 ton shocks, airbags, e-tires. Truck barely lowers when we load the camper down 🤣 - my understanding is Ford trucks were tailor made for this though

[@MountainRoots]

Dang it sorry y'all I missed the premier....found myself out working on my tractor hitch and next I knew it was after 9pm. Loved this video! It was nice seeing you both so much on camera 😁 Very thorough review/tour- would love to get one but have no idea where we'd put our 3 rugrats lol. Your neighbor was right...too bad about the bathroom 😜🤣🙃

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Ha no worries man. And thank you! My only gripe is I wish we lived in a not so busy area, because I had to suppress so much background noise. And LOL - our neighbor man - that was not what we were expecting to hear!

[@MountainRoots]

@@MagellanandGreyhound for sure 🤣😂

[@leocorreia1162]

Is your truck bed a 6'4" bed? If so, did you have to sit the camper back from the front of the bed due to the underside of the rear part of the camper being exposed? Thank you

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I think it's 6'6" - it's definitely not the 8" long bed. I'm not sure I exactly understand your question, but let me at least say this - the camper fits almost exactly from the front of the bed (by the cab) to the back of it with the tailgate removed. We have another video where we you can kind of see how the camper sits in the truck - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZDIkKKlYtpqeqM - hopefully that could help. If not, just shoot us an email in our About Us page and maybe I can take some pictures to show you.

[@philrebekah4286]

Excellent choice!!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Thank you, we are loving it so far! Do you have or have had a Lance?

[@philrebekah4286]

@@MagellanandGreyhound I don't have one yet😁 I just finished building a bed similar to what you had. We'll try that out for a season than get a Lance😁

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@philrebekah4286 oh nice! You never know how long that bed will last! We did five years with it before surrendering haha - but the trip we are doing this fall would have utterly broken us. The Lance is to keep us sane for the super long trips. I think we made the right choice

[@Kenscialoia]

great camper

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Yes it is 😁