Lance Introduces 680 as a Half-Ton-Compatible 2027 Truck Camper

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Lance Camper is adding the new 680 truck camper to its 2027 product lineup, positioning the model as a true half-ton-compatible option. The company presented the product during the 2026 Elkhart RV Dealer Open House coverage published in September.

According to the company’s description, the Lance 680 is intended to work with both short-bed and long-bed pickup trucks. The model is designed to address buyers seeking a lighter and more versatile slide-in camper without moving to a heavier-duty truck platform.

The 680 is part of a wider 2027 lineup update that includes changes to convenience, connectivity and off-grid power equipment. Lance says a new solar option reflects continued demand for onboard energy systems among owners who spend time away from campground hookups. The company is also updating exterior graphics and interior color selections.

Lance further plans to return glass windows to products in the refreshed lineup. The company identifies 4000 Series windows, including dual-pane frameless options, as part of the planned update. These changes are presented as broader product revisions rather than features exclusive to the 680.

The company’s announcement places the 680 within the continuing effort to make truck campers compatible with more widely used pickup platforms. Half-ton compatibility can reduce the need for buyers to move to a three-quarter-ton or one-ton truck, although final suitability still depends on the specific truck’s payload rating, equipment and the camper’s loaded weight.

Lance also reported continued interest in its larger 1191 truck camper, which does not use a slideout, alongside the 2027 updates. The 680 therefore expands the company’s range at the lighter end while the 1191 continues serving buyers seeking a larger fixed-bed truck-camper layout.

The available announcement does not provide a complete 680 specification sheet, final pricing or a detailed production timetable. Those items will be needed to establish the model’s exact payload requirements and market position once customer-facing information is released.