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2018 Lance Travel Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2018 Lance Travel Trailer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Travel Trailer years?

Travel Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted6 complaints2015: 0 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 6 complaints
Travel Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Lance Travel Trailer problems?

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Does the 2018 Lance Travel Trailer have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V619000OtherOctober 7, 2020 · 5,309 units

Defect

Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. (Lance Camper) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lance trailers (models 1995, 2185, 2285, 1475, 1575, 1685, 1985, 2295, 2375, 2445, and 2465) equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, model R1731 or R2131 manufactured November 2018 or later or model S31 manufactured November 2018 or later. In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove.

Consequence

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Lance Camper will notify owners, and Dometic will repair the stoves, free of charge. The recall began December 30, 2020. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

20V620000OtherOctober 7, 2020 · 725 units

Defect

Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. (Lance Camper) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lance Camper trailers (models 855S, 850, 960, 975, 995, 1062, and 1172) equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, model R1731 or R2131 manufactured November 2018 or later or model S31 manufactured November 2018 or later. In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove.

Consequence

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Lance Camper will notify owners, and Dometic dealers will repair the affected stoves. The recall began on December 30, 2020. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

18V091000Electrical SystemFebruary 2, 2018 · 1,164 units

Defect

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. (Lance) is recalling certain 2018 travel trailers, models 1985, 1995, 2185, 2155, 2295, and 2375. The battery on these vehicles may move within its compartment while the vehicle is in motion, causing the door to open and allowing the battery to fall out.

Consequence

If the battery falls out of the compartment with the trailer is being towed, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lance will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit strap kit to keep the battery from moving, free of charge. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Lance customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

17V407000OtherJune 28, 2017 · 42 units

Defect

Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. (Lance Camper) is recalling certain 2018 Lance Travel Trailers equipped with adjustable utility receivers sold as optional or aftermarket equipment. The receivers may have insufficient welds and, as a result, things connected to the receiver such as a bicycle rack may not be properly positioned.

Consequence

If components such as a bicycle rack are not properly supported, they may contact the road, possibly resulting in road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lance Camper has notified owners, and the owners will be refunded for their purchase once the receiver is returned. As an option, customers may instead get a bike rack that goes on the front of the travel trailer, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact Lance Camper customer service at 1-661-949-3322.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

ON MY 6-MONTH OLD LANCE 2295 TRAILER, THE 45-GALLON, 400# POTABLE WATER HOLDING TANK FELL OFF IN THE ROAD. THE PLASTIC TANK ITSELF IS NOT BOLTED TO THE RIG, BUT SITS ON AN 0.18" THICK BY 0.625" WIDE RIM ON THE FORE AND AFT SIDES. A BOLT HOLDING THE REAR MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE CHASSIS (PHOTO 1)…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 24, 2017

2018 Lance Travel Trailer — common questions

Is the 2018 Lance Travel Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Lance Travel Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Lance Travel Trailer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.