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Lance 1130 Owner's Manual

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    Table of contents limited warranty 5 coverage provided 5 owner’s obligation 5 exclusions 5 a few important words on safety 7 welcome 9 customer relations information 10 information about this manual 11 product changes 11 owner’s information package 11 dealer responsibility 12 planning and preparatio...

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    2 fuses 48 interior lighting 48 solar panel pre-wire 48 solar panel 48 momentary light 49 docking lights 49 telephone jack 49 park cable inlet 49 tv/satellite antenna pre-wire 49 roof mounted antenna and tv outlet 49 tv ant/sat dish combo 50 satellite dish-self positioning 50 stereo/speaker pre-wire...

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    3 maintenance chart 2 78 winterization 79 operating in freezing conditions 79 storage 79 short-term storage 79 long-term storage 79 storage below freezing 79 winterizing method 80 water heater bypass 80 reactivation camper after storage outside area 80 12-volt system 81 fresh water system 81 propane...

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  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    5 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 stru...

  • Page 6: Identification Information

    6 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 informati...

  • Page 7: A Few Important

    It is not safe to use cooking appliances 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. 7 a few important words on safety your safety, and ...

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    8 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 ...

  • Page 9: Welcome

    9 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...

  • Page 10: Customer Relations

    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 ...

  • Page 11: Information About This

    11 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 componen...

  • Page 12: Dealer Responsibility

    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 de...

  • Page 13: Reporting Safety

    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 ...

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  • Page 15: Camper And Truck

    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 movem...

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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 exc...

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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 d...

  • Page 18: Truck/camper Load

    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 w...

  • Page 19: Truck/camper Load Worksheet

    From federal cert. Label lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Caution individual wheel position weights must not exceed the maximum tire load capacity. Maximum tire load capacity can only be achieved utilizing the maximum allowable psi as listed on the tire. From federal cert. Label front front rear rear gawr ÷ 2 lbs. Lb...

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  • Page 21: Support Equipment

    Support equipment air bags adding air bags can improve vehicle ride, safety, handling and load hauling. Air bags are used to maintain proper weight distribution to all the tires to improve steering, braking and tire wear. Air bags increase spring rate and improve your truck and camper stability. Air...

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    Exclusive lance cabover truck struts (shock absorbers) to dampen the vertical movements of the camper cabover, it is advisable to install the optional lance cabover struts. The length of the vertical movement built into the strut will allow them to remain connected to the truck and camper under all ...

  • Page 23: Loading And Unloading

    Loading and unloading the camper is loaded, unloaded with the aid of jacks positioned at each corner of the camper. Before operating jacks, read this chapter thoroughly. Manual acme screw jacks to extend or retract a jack, push handle onto drive shaft and rotate slightly until drive pin is engaged i...

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    Before operating the remote control electric camper jacks, be sure to read and understand the operating instructions that were provided with your camper pertaining to their safe operation. The jacks are operated with a hand held remote control. To activate the remote, locate and press the control sw...

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    Use the individual jack buttons to adjust an individual jack. Keep all corners within 4" of level with each other. If the jacks keep running, push the control switch and the light will go out. This should shut off the jacks. If they continue to run, unplug the jack(s) from their exterior plug and co...

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    1. Process until the camper will clear the truck body bed by approximately 4". 2. Slowly back truck under camper making sure to clear wheel wells and any structure or plumbing located below the living area. This may take more than one try. 3. Continue backing until the truck is within a foot of load...

  • Page 27: On The Road

    On the road loading when loading camper gear, store heavy items first and place down low. Distribute weight as evenly as possible from side to side. Remember: overloading or uneven loading can create a serious safety hazard and may shorten the service life of chassis components. Do not load upper ca...

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    Increases, driving stability, stopping ability, and ability to make emergency maneuvers are greatly reduced. Reduce speed before starting down hills - even short ones - and avoid heavy braking on downgrades. Truck stability is reduced when traveling downhill. Slow down before entering turns and avoi...

  • Page 29: Effects Of Prolonged

    Effects of prolonged occupancy your camper was designed primarily for recreational use and short-term occupancy. If you expect to occupy the camper for an extended period, be prepared to deal with condensation and the humid conditions that may be encountered. The relatively small volume of space and...

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    Dripping ceiling vents during cold weather and even in short term occupancy, condensation frequently forms on ceiling vents and may even accumulate to the point of dripping onto the surfaces below. This is frequently misinterpreted as a “leaking” roof vent but is most often condensation drippage. Fo...

  • Page 31: Fire And Safety

    Fire and safety the hazard and possibility of fire exists in all areas of life, and the recreational lifestyle is no exception. Your camper is a complex device made up of many materials - some of them flammable. But like most hazards, the possibility of fire can be virtually eliminated by recognizin...

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    Combination carbon monoxide and propane leak detector a permanently installed detector is located near the floor in the forward portion of the main camper floor area. The unit contains an alarm that will sound, alerting you to the presence of propane or carbon monoxide. Warning to reduce the risk of...

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    Propane gas alarm the red led will flash and the alarm will sound a steady tone whenever a dangerous level of propane or methane gas is detected. Immediate action is required. The detector will continue to alarm until the test/mute switch on the front of the alarm is pressed. Ventilate the camper. T...

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  • Page 35: Equipment

    Equipment some features described here do not appear on all lance models. Some features may be optional on your model. After taking delivery of your lance camper, spend some time familiarizing yourself with the exterior and interior features. Your interior has been designed with utility and comfort ...

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    The exterior service center is accessed by lifting up on the driver side skirt door. This door has a gas assisted two position strut which opens to 90 degrees. This position will allow access to the compartment when the slideout is in the extended (out) position. When the slide room is in the retrac...

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    Heki midi this skylight is dual pane and opens to three positions. It has a sliding screen and insulated shade. To open depress the button and push the metal bar upwards. The vent has two open ventilation positions and a fully open position. To close raise the metal bar up off the positioning tracks...

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    Some models have the ladder located in front of a storage or generator access door. In order to gain access to the door, the ladder’s lower section is hinged allowing it to swing up and be secured in place. Before using the ladder, it must be lowered and locked into the brackets roof rack system the...

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    The emergency exit window is located in the cabover or dinette area of the camper and is identified by the red handle(s) and exit label. Read and understand these instructions before you need to use them. The emergency exit window provides an escape route in case the camper must be evacuated under e...

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    The exterior wash station is located on the roadside of the camper. It provides both hot and cold water. It uses water from the fresh water tank or when connected to the city water hookup. The showerhead is equipped with a flow control to allow you to conserve water. The flow control is not a perman...

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    Sink. Information on the toilet plumbing can be found in the “waste system” section. Cabover area do not allow anyone, children especially, to ride in the cabover area while traveling. Any sudden stops could result in injury. Galley the galley is designed for utility, convenience and comfort. All ga...

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    Fold-down tent the tent door has two bar lock door latches that are keyed the same as the entry door. Before lowering the bed door down, disconnect the ladder at the rear wall and fold-up onto the bed door and secure. To open the bed door, depress the latch and pull the bar lock lever down on one of...

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    Grab the tent flap along the bed door and pull it over the edge of the door. From the inside of the tent, disconnect the over-center lever arms on each side of the bed door, insert into the tent bows and lock into position. Unfold the mattress onto the bed door. To fold-up the tent, reverse the abov...

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  • Page 45: Electrical Systems

    Electrical systems the electrical system consists of a primary 12-volt dc system and a 120-volt ac system. The 12-volt system uses battery power similar to that used in automobiles. The 120-volt system requires a source of 120-volt power provided through the power supply cord or optional generator. ...

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    46 check that the battery liquid level is correct (weekly in warm climate, monthly in cold climate). Don’t forget to also check the condition of your truck battery. Add distilled water as required. Clean battery terminals and cables periodically with a wire brush and baking soda. Be sure the caps ar...

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    Battery after the truck battery has reached 13.2 volts. If the drain on the truck battery is reduced below 12.8 volts, the battery separator will disconnect the truck battery from the camper circuit, thus protecting the truck battery from excessive drain. Battery disconnect switch systems monitor pa...

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    48 solar panel the solar panel is mounted on the roof beside the cabover skylight over the cabover bed area. The panel plugs into the connector mounted on the roof. Inside the cabinet next to the galley cabinet a voltage regulator is mounted. The panel wires terminate at the battery disconnect relay...

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    49 the connection from campground cable service via a coax cable (not provided) to the camper. The cable inside the camper is terminated at the primary tv location at a wall plate. If your camper is also equipped with a tv antenna, the park cable terminates into the 12-volt/tv outlet. With the switc...

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    50 2. Tv hook-up 3. Antenna/cable switch 4. Antenna booster light to use the tv antenna, turn “on” the switch located on the tv jack (item 3). A red light will show on the indicating the antenna booster is powered. There will be a small continual 12-volt current drain as long as the switch is on. Tu...

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    51 speaker a/b switch if provided, the a/b switch allows for the stereo to be played through exterior mounted speakers. On the stereo, place the speaker switch to “b”. This switches the sound to the interior rear speakers. When the a/b switch is in the “out” position the sound will come from the ext...

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    52 containing a 30-amp main breaker and 15 and/or 20- amp branch circuit breakers. These breakers interrupt the power if the rated current is exceeded. If a breaker trips repeatedly, reduce the load on that circuit and have the system checked by your lance dealer. Power converter switching from 120-...

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    53 do not use this compartment for the operation of a portable generator. Generator ready condition includes: the vented compartment door (see caution note), 12-volt pre-wired remote start/stop switch with hour meter, 120-volt and 12-volt wiring and lp gas supply piping with a capped bulkhead fittin...

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    54 outside air movement can carry exhaust gases inside the vehicle through windows or other openings remote from the exhaust opening. Operate the engine (s) only when safe dispersion of exhaust gases can be assured, and monitor outside conditions to be sure that exhaust continues to be dispersed saf...

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    55 danger if you smell propane 1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking materials. Do not touch electrical switches. Shut off the propane supply at the tank valve(s) or propane supply connection. Open door and other ventilating openings. Leave the area until odor clears. Have the ...

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    56 using propane system it is normal to have a slight gas odor when initially opening the outlet valve. Fully open and seat valve by hand only to prevent leakage past the valve stem. If an odor seems to linger perform a leak test. Keep outlet valves closed when not using the propane system. Do not a...

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    Show in the window, with the arrow or slide pointing to the empty tank. The empty tank can be removed for filling without disturbing the gas flow to the camper by rotating or sliding the tank selector to the full tank. The red band will disappear from the window indicating pressure supply from the f...

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  • Page 59: Appliances

    59 appliances follow the operating and maintenance instructions supplied by the appliance manufacturer for safe and dependable use. The following information is supplied as only a supplement to that provided with each appliance. If you have a problem, see your local lance service center or call the ...

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    60 6. Turn on the water supply. 7. Close the faucet when water flows continuously without sputtering. 8. Turn on the water heater. These procedures will re-establish the air pocket at the top of the tank. If the relief valve weeps again, repeat the above procedure. Caution: do not plug the pressure-...

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    The roof-mounted hi-efficiency power saver air conditioner operates on 120-volt power, which is supplied through the 30-amp power cord, either from an outside 120-volt power service or by the onboard generator, if equipped. The factory installed air conditioner is a high efficiency, power saver unit...

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  • Page 63: Fresh Water System

    63 fresh water system your camper is outfitted with a system designed to provide fresh (potable) water service from an onboard water tank or a city water connection with a fresh water tank fill located on the roadside of the camper. When connecting to the city water hookup, use only a non-toxic wate...

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    64 7. Replace cap and lock the access door. City water connection the city water inlet connection is located under the roadside overhang. It’s a good idea to purchase a pressure regulator to protect your camper from possible damage due to excessive water pressure. To supply city water to your camper...

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    65 an in-line water filter attached to the inlet side of the water pump filters dirt, mineral scale, or organic matter out of the fresh water system. If you suspect a clogged filter, it is easily removed and cleaned. Loosen the clamp at the inlet end of the filter. Pull the water hose off the filter...

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  • Page 67: Waste System

    67 waste system the waste holding system in your camper is made up of sinks, shower, toilet plumbing drain and vent lines, “gray water” holding tank, and “black water” holding tank. The holding tanks make the system completely self-contained and allow you to dispose of wastewater at your convenience...

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    68 5. Allow enough time for the tank to drain completely. Rinse and flush the tank and drain hose through the toilet with a bucket of water or a hose. 6. When the tank flow stops, push the handle in to close the valve. 7. Pull the handle for the grey water holding tank. Repeat steps 4 through 6. Thi...

  • Page 69: Slide-Out Room System

    69 slide-out room system the slide-out room uses a rack and pinion mechanism to move the room. The pinion gears are driven by a 12-volt dc electric motor by the camper battery(s). A switch mounted on the wall controls the room movement. System operation during extension or retraction of the slide-ou...

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    70 the battery is connected and fully charged. The power fuse located in the exterior light fuse box in the cabover step is not blown. There are no other obstructions in the room’s path. The camper is level and not in a rack or twisted position. The override switch is in the “on-locked” position. Co...

  • Page 71: General Maintenance

    71 general maintenance this section explains why it is important to keep your camper well maintained, how to preserve the appearance of the exterior and interior and to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion. This section al...

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    72 damage checks it is important to periodically check the exterior for damage. Pay particular attention to the following areas: • waste tanks and plumbing lines. • propane tanks and assembly. • sealant around doors, roof, vents and windows. • exterior lighting. Sealant renewal the adhesives and sea...

  • Page 73

    73 warning: never use abrasive, caustic cleaners, alcohol or solvents as they can cause permanent damage to the finish. Do not use windex as it will damage the acrylic. Never use any petroleum based cleaners, or caustic chemicals on your windows. Do not use wd-40 (as it is petroleum based). Never us...

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    74 cleaning cleaning your tent is not necessary unless it has an offensive odor or becomes heavily soiled. If heavily soiled, the pressure from a regular garden hose will remove most loose dirt. For more serious cleaning, set up your tent and hand wash it with warm water, a sponge, and mild, non-det...

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    75 spots. Your can also use commercially-available spray or foam-type vinyl cleaners. Warning do not use lacquer thinner, nail polish remover, carbon tetrachloride, gasoline, or naphtha for any cleaning purpose. These products may cause damage to the material being cleaned, and are highly flammable ...

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  • Page 77: Maintenance Chart 1

    77 maintenance chart 1 service to be performed for details, see respective section. Inspect wiring, connector plug & receptacles check exterior lighting inspect and tighten mounting bolts on each jack corner bracket. Trim excess putty check that camper anchors are secure check that cabover stabilize...

  • Page 78: Maintenance Chart 2

    78 annualy or after long storage every 6 months maintenance chart 2 service to be performed for details, see respective section. Inspect camper jacks and lubricate per manufacturer’s recommendations inspect roof sealants (required maintenance) inspect compartment and access doors, moldings and windo...

  • Page 79: Winterization

    79 winterization operating in freezing conditions if water freezes inside the system, it can damage piping and equipment. Keeping the interior warm will aid in preventing water in the storage tank, pump and piping from freezing. Open inside cabinets and allow warm air to circulate over the water sys...

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    80 drain valves, fresh water tank drain valve, water heater drain and pressure relief valve. 6. Drain the showerhead and hose by disconnecting the hose at the faucet from the inside and outside shower. 7. Drain the waste water system by following the normal procedure for draining the holding tanks. ...

  • Page 81: Happy Camping

    81 animals or insect intrusion, water damage or other deterioration. 2. Remove all appliance vents, ceiling vent and air conditioner coverings. Be sure all furnace, water heater, and refrigerator openings are clear and free of debris or insect nests, webs, etc. 3. Open vents and windows. 12-volt sys...

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    106 suppliers service phone and internet listing product supplier phone web site lance service department lance camper mfg. Corp. 661 949-3322 www.Lancecamper.Com access doors mnm mfg. 310 898-1099 www.Mnmmfg.Com air bags air lift 800 248-0892 www.Airliftcompany.Com air conditioner rvp 316 832-3427 ...