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Lance 1475 Travel Trailer Review

The Lance 1475 is a small, lightweight, cozy trailer that's perfect for traveling. The trailer is not only comfortable but stylish as well. Like other trailers from Lance , modern and high-quality material makes up this model. Additionally, its features state of the art appliances.

Since the Lance 1475 is small and light, it allows you to tow it with a less horsepower vehicle than the average SUV, and finding a compatible truck for it will be easy.

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RV Lifestyle Magazine recently had the pleasure of road testing the very first 2017 Lance 1475 travel trailer to reach the Canadian market. This trailer, a compact, affordable, and beautifully crafted example of the latest in RV design and technology, is an excellent choice for a couple or a small family who enjoy an active RV touring lifestyle.

We towed the Lance with a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which easily handled the trailer’s 2495-pound dry weight. While we did not fully load the trailer to its 3700-pound GVWR, it was obvious from the start that the balance and road handling characteristics of the trailer were ideally suited to a mid-size SUV – precisely the market niche that young families are most interested in. The 1475 rides on heavy-duty rubber torsion-bar suspension axles with EZ-Lube bearings. This suspension assures a top quality ride and easy maintenance. Self-adjusting brakes are used to make a properly hitched Lance trailer a pure delight to tow.

COMPACT YET SPACIOUS

With any travel trailer in the sub-20-foot range, utilizing a limited amount of interior space is always a challenge. The 1475 is just 19’8” overall length, with an interior floor length of just 14’ 10”. We have seen many interior design approaches to compact travel trailers over the years, and this model presents a very functional open floorplan – the sleeping accommodations are spacious, the galley is well thought out, and the bathroom is surprisingly spacious for a trailer of this size.

Of course, we were not at all surprised at how well the Lance engineers designed the interior of this trailer – after all, Lance has earned an excellent reputation for the ingenuity of their truck camper models, and that is where you really have to be concerned with utilizing limited interior space. We were also very impressed with the overall quality of construction – from the choice of materials to the fit and finish, this is a very well made unit. We liked the designer interior décor and the choice of high quality upholstery and appointments.

If you have a minute, check out the video showing how Lance builds their RV products – find it on YouTube by searching for “Lance Camper Factory Tour”.

The Lance 1475 is an ultra-light travel trailer designed for the modern lifestyle. The living area features two very comfortable swivel rocker chairs and a small pedestal table – no bulky dinette to take up valuable floor space.

DECOR AND DESIGN

Our test vehicle was decorated in the Palm Springs motif, one of three interior design options. We were impressed with the Surf-X Suedo solid surface lightweight countertops – this is the first time we have seen this product in an RV, and it certainly makes sense to use this material rather than the typical Corian, which is very heavy.

Interior décor is very tastefully put together, with day/night shades covering the picture window in the dining area. We liked the choice of decorative cabinet hardware, and the little extra touches, like the key hanger (a great idea) and the wall clock.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

The Lance Camper 1475 is available with a range of optional equipment. You can choose from three air conditioner models – a Coleman 13.5 unit with wall control; a Coleman 15 unit with wall control, or a Coleman 9 Low Pro with wall control. In cool weather, the standard 18M BTU forced air furnace should be quite sufficient in a vehicle of this size.

CONSTRUCTION

Lance Camper engineers use 3D CAD programs to run the CNC machines in order to produce precision components, and they build the trailers with stainless steel fasteners to resist corrosion.

The aerodynamic front profile of the 1475 is very impressive. The glossy fibreglass nose cap resists chipping and road damage, and is very easily cleaned to maintain the unit’s classy exterior flair. Lance uses a very attractive Euro style tinted acrylic Thermopane front window and a diamond plate gravel guard on the lower portion of the front cap.

Under the fibreglass skin, Lance uses Azdel composite instead of the typical luan wood material, to eliminate rot and mold that often plague conventional RVs, and European Lite-Ply material is used in place of the conventional wood cabinet construction – this product is lighter and stronger than the materials used in conventional trailers. Full torque frameless tinted Dualpane windows and radius corner exterior storage compartment hatches complete the exterior wall construction.

All of the joints between structural components are sealed with anti-wicking material to prevent moisture from transferring to the laminate walls. The result is a lighter trailer with better R values than trailers built with the typical materials.

Up top, Lance features a one piece fibreglass roof, and the roof vents are clamped in place to eliminate the potential for leaks from screw fasteners. The roof has integrated rain gutters and drip spouts, so you will not see the typical black streaks on the side of this trailer. Lance uses an aluminum framed superstructure to create a very solid yet lightweight trailer. The walls have high-quality fibreglass exterior panels and block foam insulation in a wall sandwich that is pressure laminated with heat-sealing adhesives. The result is a wall that is strong, light, very well insulated and essentially trouble-free.

The 1475 rides on a super lightweight powder coated tempered steel frame chassis that is Huck bolted rather than welded. This construction method is stronger than welding, and eliminates the rust that typically forms on conventional chassis.

IN THE BATHROOM

The 1475 has a rear corner bathroom with toilet, shower, skylight, and a compact vanity. Ducted heating keeps this area comfortable on a cool summer evening.

The RV plumbing system features a convenient black tank flush. The RV plumbing system also includes an enclosed insulated and heated fresh water tank, a gas/electric DSI water heater, and a water pump with in-line filter.

IN THE BEDROOM

While the “master bedroom” in a trailer this size is really the whole front of the unit, Lance has provided a very comfortable 60”x80” deluxe queen size innerspring mattress with Pillow Top, and a décor matching bedspread with throw pillows. You can upgrade to optional day/night shades to replace the standard bedroom window mini-blinds. We like the use of LED reading lights in the bedroom area.

IN THE GALLEY

In a compact trailer, your galley countertop space is limited, but Lance provides a reasonably sized single sink with pull-out sprayer faucet and a sink cover to expand your food preparation area.

The 1475 comes with a standard 3-burner range with range hood and backsplash. You can upgrade your galley with an optional 3-burner high-output range with oven and cover, and a microwave oven.

The standard refrigerator is a double door, 3-way, 5 cubic foot model with deluxe door panels.

The Lance 1475 includes all of the state-of-the-art electrical systems that you would expect to see in a modern RV. The unit features a 45-amp converter/loadcenter that seems to be quieter than earlier models. A systems monitor panel shows fluid levels and battery condition. We like the energy efficient LED lighting, especially the placement of lights in the ceiling and under the overheads, and the LED vanity lights over the medicine cabinet. The LED patio light and the hitch light are excellent features, and the storage compartment lighting is most appreciated on a dark autumn evening.

There is an AM/FM/DVD stereo system with internal and external speakers, an exterior 120V patio outlet, and a very convenient 12V/USB charging port. The unit has an HD TV antenna on the roof.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAMPER

In order to offer a trailer of this build quality at a reasonable price, there are several items that are offered as optional equipment. Here are some of the items that you should considering ordering.

For peace of mind while towing, we strongly suggest that you select the backup camera with vehicle monitor option. Please note that the spare tire on this (and many other 2017 RV models) is an optional item, although the spare tire carrier is standard equipment. We very strongly advise that you order a spare tire from the factory. We also suggest that all Canadian RVer’s specify the optional water heater bypass and winterizing valve.

If you are a fan of energy efficient touring, you will want to opt for the factory installed 160-watt solar panel.

We like the optional Fantastic power roof vent for the galley area, and the 24-inch 12V LED TV. We also like the swing-out entry assist handle, especially in wet weather, or when you entertain people who may have a bit of trouble with the RV stairs.

We recommend that you consider ordering the optional 10’ power awning with LED lighting, to expand your RV living space at the campsite.

For easy hitching, the electric tongue jack is a great choice, although this trailer is light enough that the manual tongue jack is relatively easy to operate. You can also order a keyless entry lock with key fob.

A pull-out storage tray provides easy access to your gear.

THE BOTTOM LINE:

If you are looking for a very well designed, high quality travel trailer to tow behind your mid-size SUV, the Lance 1475 is an excellent unit to consider. With an open floor plan and great road handling characteristics, it is one of the benchmark units in the category.

SPECIFICATIONS

LANCE CAMPER 1475

Lance Camper 1475

Floor Length 14’ 10” Overall Length 19’ 8” Exterior Width 7’ 3/8” Exterior Height 117” Interior Height 78” Gross Dry Weight 2495 Lbs. Hitch Dry Weight 240 Lbs. Axle Weight 2255 Lbs. Cargo Carrying Capacity 1205 Lbs. GVWR 3700 Lbs. Tire Size ST205/75R14 Fresh Tank 26 gal. Grey Tank 26 gal. Black Tank 22 gal. Refrigerator 5 cu. Ft. Propane 5 gal. tank Furnace 18,000 BTU Sleeps 2 – 3

MSRP as tested: $27212

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Independent Travel to Moscow and St. Petersburg

My wife and I have traveled independently to many European countries and, after reading many of the comments in this forum, feel like we may be able to do so in Moscow and St. Petersburg as well, although we feel somewhat less comfortable than the other countries where we have traveled in Europe.

My biggest question is how much we will miss by visiting the main sites without a tour guide. In the other European countries we have visited on our own we have been comfortable and satisfied with the level of knowledge we have gained by studying and visiting on our own, although we believe a tour guide or tour company in any country would normally be able to provide greater insight than visiting a site on our own, but about in Moscow and St. Petersburg?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Unless you speak at least some Russian and read the alphabet it would be difficult without a guide. Very few signs in English especially in Moscow. Also not too many people speak English there.

I visited St Petersburg last Autumn for a protracted period , and did not find it anymore daunting than any other European city . As Ilja says , learning the Cyrillic alphabet is a big plus . I also found that it was fairly easy to grasp . It will , among other things , enable you to read signs with relative ease . I would answer the main part or your question ( about tour guides ) thus - I am not enamored of tour guides or tours. While I only use a tour under duress ( A sites rules prohibiting an independent visit - ie Glasgow School of Art , Municipal House in Prague , etc ) . Doing your own preparation and homework is the best way , in my opinion . My wife and I ventured through St Petersburg with nary a concern ,and made two day trips outside of the central district ( one was twenty five miles away , and no English speakers in sight ) Figuring out the logistical details , did not present any difficulties . While I never use tours , I am an inveterate eavesdropper , have done so many times , and find , that on balance , the information that they impart is fairly elementary . If you want greater detail , they are unlikely to supply it . I also prefer to go at my own pace , not being rushed and being able to dwell on things that most other visitors barely give a passing glance . If you are interested , let me know . I would be happy to provide you with information that will enable you to travel independently

Thank you, Steven. I am encouraged by your comments and feel the same way you do about tour groups. We are very much willing to prepare in advance and learn the basics of the Cyrillic alphabet to help us have a better experience.

I would be very interested in learning more about your experience in Russia and receiving any additional information you can provide on independent travel there, starting perhaps with obtaining the visa.

I am not opposed to hiring a private or small group guide for a specific site or for a day trip outside St Petersburg and Moscow, but, like you said, I much prefer the freedom of staying at places as long or short as I want and seeing the sites that interest me most. For example, neither my wife nor I are big into shopping, yet most tour itineraries leave afternoon time for just that. Not interested!

Please provide whatever you may feel would be helpful for us.

Russ , I see you are quite near San Francisco - you can start by looking at the VISA procedure , it's fairly straightforward . Since there is a consulate in San Francisco - look here http://www.consulrussia.org/eng/visa-sub1.html

And here - http://ils-usa.com/main.php

Having always traveled independently, we thought we could do a better job than any tour. How misguided (pun intended) we were. Now that we have had the experience of having someone native to the area walk us around and explain things through a personal perspective we realize how much we missed. For St. Petersburg I highly recommend http://www.peterswalk.com/tours.html . This is not a traditional guided tour, but an opportunity to receive some orientation to the area as well as insight into the "Russian soul". I think if you did this upon arrival the rest of your time would be much more meaningful. We really liked the http://www.pushka-inn.com . The location is superb (just around the corner from the Hermitage square), the rooms lovely, the included breakfast at the restaurant next door ample and overall an excellent value. We used this company to get our visa: https://www.passportvisasexpress.com/site/san_francisco_customer_service Note that it costs about the same for a 3-year visa as a one-year, and you never know if you might want to return within that more extended window of time. It is not cheap, so factor that into your planning.

If you like traveling without a guide in other countries and find this satisfying, the same will be true in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Of course it's not either/or - you can certainly take a guided walk or boat tour, for instance.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of learning Cyrillic if you're going on your own. The book I used was Teach Yourself Beginner's Russian Script, which was great. It breaks down the alphabet into letters that are the same as English, letters that look the same but are pronounced differently, etc. It's out of print, but you can get used copies on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Teach-Yourself-Beginners-Russian-Script/dp/0071419861/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459701143&sr=8-2&keywords=teach+yourself+russian+script

Russia is indeed a bit more "foreign" than say, Italy. However, in Moscow and St. Petersburg, I found enough English to be able to get by. Many restaurants had English menus and/or English speaking staff, for instance. This was most emphatically not true in Vladimir and Suzdal (two cities in the Golden Ring outside Moscow). I went with my sister, a Russian speaker, and if she hadn't been there, I would have been in big trouble. So, if you want to see places outside these two big cities, use a guided tour (even if just for that part). Also, Moscow and St. Petersburg are huge cities. Coming from New York, I wasn't intimidated, but those not used to a megacity may not be so cavalier (even I found them overwhelming at times, especially Moscow).

I found both Lonely Planet and Rough Guide to be helpful, and both to have various errors. Look at both, buy whichever one has a more recent edition, and then be prepared to have to discard some of the advice therein. Also, these places change more quickly than places in Western Europe. Be very careful of outdated advice. For instance, I was there in 2001 and 2010, so I won't give you any specifics on getting a visa - that changes constantly.

Just as a teaser, two things I saw and loved that I doubt would be included in any escorted tour are the Gorky House in Moscow (an Art Nouveau wonder) and the Sheremyetov Palace in St. Petersburg (it's now a museum of musical instruments, and the decor is amazing, particularly in the Etruscan Room).

Thanks for all the good advice. Any additional thoughts are welcomed.

One of history's seminal works pertaining to Russian history and culture and a MUST for anyone contemplating a visit or simply interested , is this fine work from 1980 - http://www.amazon.com/Land-Firebird-The-Beauty-Russia/dp/096441841X

This is about you and not about Petersburg. Do you like guided tours? We don't and didn't find that a guide added to our experience in China where we did hire private guides mostly for the logistics; it was easy to have someone drive us places. But once at a site, we didn't need the guide. I felt the same way about our 9 nights in Petersburg. We did hire a guide for the trip to the Catherine Palace again for the ease of logistics for us Olds. Here is our visit: https://janettravels.wordpress.com/2016/01/23/an-easy-trip-to-the-catherine-palace/ There are also snapshots of the Church on Spilled Blood in this photo journal. Having someone pick us up at the apartment and get us in without line ups and shepherd us through the palace steering clear of the tour groups was lovely. But we didn't need commentary because we can read and prepare.

You certainly don't need a guide for the Hermitage (we spent 4 days there), the Russian Museum, the Kazan Cathedral or Church on Spilled Blood or the Faberge Museum. We enjoyed a number of self guided walking tours including a couple from Rick Steves guidebooks. We took the canal cruise suggested by RS that had an English commentator. I would not take one without that as you will be totally clueless. The commentator was not all that good but at least we had some idea what we were seeing. So for people like us who like to do our own thing and can read a guidebook and don't particularly like to be led about, a tour is not needed. If you enjoy tour groups, then go for it. Petersburg is easy to negotiate. It helps if you can read the cyrillic alphabet and it is also useful to have the google translate ap on your phone. We found ourselves translating packages in grocery stores with it and the occasional museum sign or menu. I have one food I need to avoid and so it was handy to have the translator to talk with waiters (I could either show them the sentence, or play it for them or play it to myself and then repeat it to the waiter -- that all worked well)

Dear Russ, I cannot help you with Moscow, but about four years ago, my husband and I went to St Petersburg on our own. But, we did use a private guide for 4 half days. We both feel that our guide absolutely made our trip (we stayed 6 or 7 nights). We used a company owned by Tatyana Chiurikova, www.tour-stpetersburg.com I cannot say enough good things about her and our experience. I emailed her and we worked out a schedule/ sights that was tailored to our interests. She also offered some recommendations, which we took. The guide will meet you at your hotel. And frequently, at certain places, with the guide, we were able to skip the long entrance lines. We had an half day driving tour of the city (car, driver, & guide). You are taken to & go in places such as Peter & Paul Fortress, some of the cathedrals, etc. We had a half day with the guide at the Hermitage which ensured that we would see the major sights there. And, of course, you can stay after your guide leaves or return another day. Also, we had the guide for Peterhof (a must & go by boat) and Catherine's Palace. I hope that you will go to the website. As I said, our guide made our trip. I am positive that we would have missed quite a bit on our own everyday. And I'm sure we would have wasted a lot of time trying to get to various place.This was the best of both worlds, a guide where needed and plenty of time on our own. Whatever you do, I'm sure that you will love St Petersburg! Ashley

I am curious about the lines as we encountered no lines on our trip -- but it was in September. We got tickets for the Hermitage at machines and skipped those lines and our guide for the Catherine Palace which was our only guided experience (as noted before, chosen for the logistics of getting there) had arranged tickets and we didn't have a line, but then we also didn't see lines. We did not find lines at any other site.

Both Moscow and St Petersburg I've done on my own, that is together with the Dear Partner. I can't remember any problem getting where we wanted to go. The Metro systems are well signed, and with a little exercise and patience you can recognize the station names. With a good map and a good guide - we had the Rough Guides - that part of the logistics is solved. The language is a major problem, but the usual tricks of pointing, looking helpless, and making a joke of it all do wonders. I would hate to be led by a guide, but for others it is a comfortable thought.

We also did both cities on our own. I found the DK Eyewitness guide for Moscow has the best map. I used the one from our library (kept the book at home). Took the smaller RS book for St. Petersburg ( his book on northern cities). His map and restaurant ideas were all good. We also downloaded the Google maps in our Android Samsung tablets/phones for both cities and then could get directions to any place we typed in. The blue ball guided us everywhere. I'm sure we missed somethings by not having a guide, but we just enjoy walking around and getting a sense of a place. If you like art, The Hermitage is great. We went 3 times and still missed alot. In St. Peterburg we stayed at the 3 Mosta which we loved (quite and not far from the Church of Spilled Blood.) We also loved the Georgian food in both cities. There's a great Georgian restaurant near the 3 Mosta hotel. We're now in Belarus- very scenic. Enjoy your trip!!

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