Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Mazda BT50 towing a 22'6" Aussie Humpback. Go and hire a Cabin in the Campground and spend time talking to the members for advice. I never use my system as I have no problems with the roof but my wife does. Like Marj., I have a Hi-Ace Campervan. Mine has a Solar Panel on the roof. I still have not got mine done yet, but am definitely going to when I can. Just press a button then, and it's up in seconds. (inside/lower edge of L shaped aluminium facing down when closed and latched). We took the caravan over on that date an hour and a half drive , the manager was not there , another employee told me that it he didn't think it was under warranty, but would find out, after waiting about an half hour he, Bob Jan Scott and all the staff were extremely helpful with the purchase of our new Avan 564 everything we asked for was carried out with fo fuss would recomend Avan Adelaideto anyone looking for a new vanThanksAndrew and Jenny Ba0, Hi Teddy if you have a Fiat Ducato the fuses are to the right of the steering wheel. Does anyone have any advice on this subjectwe want to do a few short tripsnext year before doing a lap around Aus, thanks for your input., Retired Engineer, ExPark Owner & Caravan Consultant.Holden 2.8 Colorado- Roma Elegance 17'6" Pop Top.Location: Mornington Peninsula Vic.. JavaScript is disabled. Until we bought the Avan we were towing a Cub Weekender that weighed around 500kg and we were getting somewhere around 11-12 l/100kms I think, although we didn't tow it that far before we bought the Avan. Was very happy with our 2005 van but will be looking elsewhere due to the poor construction . The voltage, when we left was 12.6v, and when we returned, it was 4v.The new battery will not hold its charge.I suspect there is something about the design that drains the battery through the solar charger? Also and most importantly, it doesn't take into account the (unlikely but potential) injury or death of others due to the overloading. (I am researching all the regular (e-bay, caravanandcamping.com, RV traders, Gumtree and campertrailer.com sites but don't have a good plan) Gwynnie at matildatraveller, Have you at this time any ideas or plans of the roads/areas you would like to travel. Hi Julie, that's an easy fix just use a small door stopper jam it in between the handle and the side of the dome base then the handle won't come down when your travelling along. I havent joined Avan club yet but at $30 initial joining fee it wont be a burden given the knowledge base available on how to jobs. There are similar winch type systems that people have made. Luckily I had some wire on board so used that to secure the hinges and tied down the roof with ropes. My vehicle and I will be put through some rather intense demonstrations of 'off road' driving. We had a Avan WA club workshop over this weekend and changed the springs on one of our solo members Aliner. I have placed the instructions I put together. I think it might be the fridge. I ended up driving home like that and fixed the window myself, had to remove it (black mastic type stuff all around it, made a hell of a mess) and fix the hinges.So might pay just to check the hinges of the windows now and then, unless they have changed using aluminium rivetswith stell ones. Trip Reports posted on feathersandphotos.com.au Go to Forums then Trip Reports. My friend from the Avan Club also told me that one of their members over east have made a lifting device and sells them, suggest you contact the Avan Club and ask them for details of this blokes device, also about the gas struts, here are the contact details; http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/501/Contact_Us/. I had left the porer lead plugged in almost the whole time during the 2 months. . What I need though is something that can handle some offroad camping and would need to get one that has the upgraded chassis/suspension. Hi Mike, I sourced the tape from Clark Rubber and as per your suggestion chose the closed cell tape. Once they have your money they don't care, while we like the caravan would never buy another avan or recommend them, Best Caravan & Camper Trailer Shops in 2023, Camping essentials for your next road trip and where you can buy them. I've not seen an Avan roof, but I did have a HiAce with a pop top, and also a Kombi. Charges Caravan 19ft / 5.79m 2 people Ensuite Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 26 Compare 2008 Avan OSCAR $25,990 I leave in a weekon my first solo trip sowill feel much more confident if I have a solution to this before I leave.. We currently use a softfloor camper trailer, that is built like the proverbial brick outhouse, to which I have fitted shockies, 10" electric brakes and a set of 16" sunraysia wheels and tyres the same as fitted to my tow vehicle and it will follow just about anyplace the Troopy can go. Hi Bruce think about joining the Facebook group Avan Motorhomes. * Pricing is based on a standard 2019 model. WebWe have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. They have known about this issue for at least two years and yet continue to promote a van with air conditioning knowing full well it doesn't work in a Cruiseliner.A-van keep referring back to the retaile. You dont pay over $50,000 to a dealer to get chicken $!?t. Websome problems with van fell in love with van, problem roll out awning it fell to bits and crap tyres only did about 5000 km, had to remove pipe from twin tanks hitting axel now have VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Thanks so much that sounds like good advice, i'll definatley do my homework & won't be pressured, i didn't think it was going to be this hard! Any other info (suggestions) at all on using these for off road would be appreciated. 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. Web2005 Avan Cruiseliner, excellent condition (all books and receipts), 3 berth, stored under cover. Its attached under the aluminium strip above the boot hinge (bolted and silicone). Personally I wouldn't use acetone anywhere near the van as it will damage paint and lift transfers/stickers if spilt - kero or turps will soften and remove the old adhesive and not dry as rapidly as acetone. We had a Jayco Discovery pop top, although not an outback model and we were very pleased with it. Took it over some rather rough stuff and plenty of corrugations and met all our expectations. After numerous personal contacts the flyscreen has still not been replaced. You need to read all the facts about weight before buying the new vehicle. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Incidentally we turn the pump of overnight and if we're away for the day as a power conservation measure and if there was a plumbing failure (all be it unlikely). Do I need to replace the internal charger? Personally, we wrestle with our ATM 'total' and travel with as much as possible in the car as well as an empty water tank until we're close to the camp site or fill up with J.Cans after we've arrived. The adventure pack has a coil spring Trailing Arm Suspension and more ground clearance. of them ? Mine is strapped down. The Avan Club USA. yep, you are right regarding acetone; I had the van taped and covered for that reason but guess what? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. From winch types, Gas Struts, Air bags. I would never have taken it "off road". Here is one NSW break away Avan group that has all types of AvanRV'seligible as members, see; In particular see their Avan camper trailermodifications shown here; http://www.sccavanners.com/modifications.htm. Since I plan to go off road touring I am now leaning back towards either a small Jayco (Flite or Finch) or a customised light weight slide on for my ute. This is a public forum presenting user opinions on selected products and businesses, and as such the views expressed do not reflect the opinion of ProductReview.com.au. Were the best Subaru Forester Owners Forum to talk about the best years of the Subaru Forester, modifications and reliability history of the Subaru Forester. It will sort us out ATM and clearance wise :) We also changed the chains, jockey wheel and hitch to ensure better function and weight specifications. You would get a lot of help on their Members Only Website when you become a member. Charges Caravan 5.92m 3 people 1,200 kg Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 23 Compare 2015 Avan Owen 5.9m (20ft) $46,900* Excl. There are various ways of getting a SLIGHT positive pressure inside a van. Consider if not already a member joining the Avan group on Facebook and if you have a Fiat the Fiat Ducato Group. Just buying a new one (or secondhand) and taking it on long trips on unsealed roads I would not recommend. I am in the process of buying a (new to me) car. We have a 2003 Cruiseliner and the boot lid has been leaking along the bottom. the reason why they come open is the spline on the butterfly handle is stripped, when you wined down the roof vents you will notice that the butterfly handle keeps turning when they are down instead of stopping and locking. I just wanted to mention tyre pressures, Avan stipulate very low tyre pressures (or did) I don't know if this was to stop damage from vibrations, however it was much too low. I put my tyres at a pressure recommended by tyre retailers and had no problems with the originaltyres going around Oz and they looked like new when I swapped them for light truck tyres.. This trailer may have the two lower panel gas springs reduced to 50 pounds so a bit of lift is required by the owner. Due to the crushing weight of the new panels, This most recent modification was accomplished by a lady who enjoys such projects. The attached article is on my 2005 Aliner that was desperately needing a simple method of raising the roof panels. My panels raise up to 15" when the latches are released. Then I need to add a minor effort to raise them up to the fully up location. I used 40 pound springs on the first three. Today I would have used 30 pound springs, So no matter what the obstacle you can put a gas spring at each corner. You may just need to find one that has the correct parameters to do the job. Most trailers should need about 30 pound force springs. That said, you can get a suspension upgrade that allows similar to what I did. The van is 2.4 years old, not many problems previously, but this time the bumper bar broke from the tack welding, which is only about an inch long on all four spots and will not tolerate-too much jarring, it was a shock to us, could have been serious if it had released entirely from the van totally re traffic following. *Both Cruiser and Cruiseliner now offer optional titanium finish with black checkerplate protection for your camper. We had some sun blind vinyl at hand, so covered the boot front and angled sides (just cut and glued) and it flops down as weather proofing or just sits on top of the boot door when the doors open. The roof panels of this unit were reconstructed with heavier material due to the replaced 4 huge original springs destroying the original roof panels. Then gas springs were installed sideways that blew out the ends--not a good design. I take on board what you said and agree that if your trip is hassle free than that is a miracle, regardless of what is behind your vehicle. The worst comments nearly everyone made was their 'so called after sales service (or lack of)..very worrying if considering buying newstill researching.Gwynnie from matildatraveller in Queensland, Your answer islooking you straight in the face, can it be any simper? It is secured by very short screws.A curtain fastener fell offA screw to hold the gas pipe up underneath the van was missing.The two vents were warped. Just a thought. That is interesting what you say about the tyre pressures and maybe the reason is as you have suggested. WebEffortless Avan Cruiseliner Setup YouTube May 6th, 2018 - How to set up an Avan Cruiseliner View it at our Canopy Downunda Shade Canopy and privacy screens for Avan Sportliner Aliner Cruiser and Cruiseliner A van Aliner Reviews ProductReview com au May 2nd, 2018 - A van Aliner 24 customer reviews Being a solo female owner of an Avan Aliner If you search on the net for PRESSURIZING Caravans or something similar you will find pictures and articles about this subject. Thanks to David Hall (of Australia) the solution has been invented to raise roof panels with the supplemental assistance of gas springs. Several US A-frame manufacturers have carried his technique forward. BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL .. Hi Happy Traveller. The Cruiseliner (with the boot on the front) have a very heavy ball weight (100kg)so suggest you check to see if your vehicle is suitable for towing it and is able to cope with the ball weight or have devices to help with the download etc. We have just picked up a 2012 Avan Cruiseliner and towed it from Bundaberg to Kingaroy with our auto 2011 Forester X to camp for the night and then back home to the Sunshine coast. So no matter what the obstacle you can put a gas spring at each corner. You may just need to find one that has the correct parameters to do the job. Most trailers should need about 30 pound force springs (give or take). Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.. Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward". My vehicle is a 2.8lt Toyota Hilux 4x4 utility with over axle leaf shocks together with ENCORE BIG BORE 4X4 shock absorbers. All I know about them is that they are lightweight( 650kg) and easy to put up and tow. Thanks Sam.Good advice.I'm still wondering why Avan has limited the ATM (the total weight of the unit) to 1,350kg, when the axles can take much more.With the tow ball mass rated at 160kg, why not match that with an ATM of 1,600kg?As you say, the van/trailer should operate satisfactorily beyond 1,350kg.Cheers,Alan. Hi I have an AVAN Cruiseliner Adventure Pack Plus. Yes it was smaller but build wise the same. http://www.aroundoz.com/a_clinic.htm Another interesting site. Thanks Mike for all your thoughts, muchly appreciated, I'm country breed and have been living in the bush most of my life. We have an Avan "Cruiser" which is identical to the "Cruiseliner" but does not have the front boot and have owned this camper for about 5 years. It has the raised suspension which I think basically just raised the ground clearance of the van and has a slightly heavier chassis. My 2008 avan cruiseliner small dome windows won't open with winder, just clunks. Not stuck on seals. We have a cruiseliner and it has split/cracked down the handles on the back of the van why has this happened and how can it be fixed? Its possible the screws have been tightened too much on the handles, causing them to split. The budget we are looking at is $20K to $25K. Ive found nothing so far but will keep looking. Don't take life too seriously, it never ends well. Age is an attitudeNOT a condition. I've just purchased a 2003 Avan Cruiseliner in very good condition.Lifting the roof though is heavier than what I can physically manage. I'm a tall,active, fit woman but I reckon weight-bearing exercises are a lot easier than this! Thanks for the advice, the caravan show is on in Brisbaneearly june i'm going to have a good look at the competition, that waywe can make a more informed decision on our investment. If you are a a Member of the Avan Club Australia you can peruse the Avan website for this subject certain it has been covered. Spread the laughter Share the cheer Let's be happy While we're here. foam seals., Good for getting selastic or sikaflex off your hands as well. Ihave the abilityto get more glue, sealantor paint on me, than on the job when using these items., WD40 is my hand cleaner when doing those sort of jobs.. Find your local Avan Campers, Caravans & Motorhome dealer. Try doing short trips on dirt like 20 ks or so to see how the vehicle handles it. The same for Gey Waste . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl0V6ex6wSs, 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto - 2008 23ft Golden Eagle HunterSome people feel the rain - the others just get wet - Bob Dylan, Hi Kathy, There is a club, which is called Avan Club of Australia and there are a couple of people who have invented lifters. Another thing to consider is, there are a lot of areas of the avan roof that when closed down will let in dust if the Seals are not up to scratch. *Add 200mm travel height and allow for extra weight with 'Adventure Pack' option. Drove to BorderVillage but no mechanic there or help, and at Eucla the mechanic was playing golf on a bush gold link somewhere (not the NullaborLinks) and was not expected back for some time. When I got to the border inspection they made me undo all the ropes and lift the roof a bit so they could inspect inside (bummer), the girl inspector crawled inside the partly open roof to check the fridge, at least I didn't have to lift the whole roof and only had to re-secure the ropes. This is the hooks on my pop top to hold it down. I haven't owned, or erected, an A-Van .. but perhaps this would be of assistance ? Just bought an Avan Adventure Plus Love it. WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. You could also try standing on a caravan step to get more leverage being higher off the ground with more push power. With additional size and living space, the Cruiser and Cruiseliner models feature higher road clearance, upgraded chassis and bigger tyres than the Aliner model. Went to update our 2005 avan only to find the quality of production has gone down hill dramatically. Choose a good setup that meets Most of your needs and expectations. A. I replaced knobs on top dome windows handles.Purchased directly from Avan.inexpensive. Hi well I can only assume that you have something running draining the battery you need to put an isolator switch on the batteries so when the batteries are charged and not in use turn the isolator switch on to cut all current power if you're not able to do this you need an auto electrician to do it I did mine and had no more problem this is only the one solution at the moment. The Avan Club of Australia is a great organisation. Thanks it does sound easy but thanks to some great advice on this forum we should make the right choice. When the finance was declined he refused to refund me. Thanks for your suggestions though.Duh - I'll follow up your suggestions regarding gas struts, the nylon flat strips and the lifting device. Cruiser's new sleek designs are a breeze to tow, giving you greater fuel economy. He also promised to replace the rear right hand side fly screen and advised they had replaced the Awning. It makes it easier when putting the new stuff back on in the correct place. Bit late, but having had an A'Van Camper Trailer (A shape) and a Jayco pop top I found that both had some initial teething problems (quality control issues) however Jayco wins on the repair/warrant issues hands down and is known for being one of the best in Oz even making good on things after expiry of the warranty for me and I have heard others say that too.You can ask other Jayco owners by going to the Jayco Website www.jayco.com.au (put in au or you'll get the US website) and look up Travel Diary under owners info. They can be stiffened up to do it. I've just, recently bought a 12volt battery powered caravan unit which has proved a godsend as our driveway, at the gate end is only 2400mm wide so we have only about 150mm clearance each side. The bumper bar on certain Avans is dangerous. Cheers, Does anyone have a PDF copy of the Avan Cruiseliner (2B) Owner's/User's Manual? Some more than others. I measured the current with everything off. 0 kg. Vickie, ex Bricklayer 20 years & 33 years Carpet Cleaning. we are powering it with a small Mower battery 100amp hr. the reason why the spline strips on the butterfly handle is when you don't open them for a while the roof vent lid sticks to the black rubber and if you keep trying to put pressure on the butterfly handle it strips, you should always open those roof vent lids when the van is down when they have been closed for a long period. Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age), http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/tips.html, http://www.avan.com.au/products_aliner.html, http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/mods.html. Doug, I think the van with the flat roof you were talking about was a Coromal camper trailer (similar to an Avan camper but with a flat roof bit on top), they had struts on the side but they no longer make them, they had a lot of leaking problems with the roofs, there are still a few around on the market. Coromal still make the camper trailer that is similar to the Jayco ones, but that is not the one I am talking about. As well as the bungy cords Doug, the inside springs weaken over time too and may have to be replaced, although uncommon. I also added some extra nylon flat stripsbetweenthe roof and bodyoverlaps (available as Avan parts) they made the roof part easier when raising and they didn't "stick". Hi Franniemac, sounds like you are on top of things, the Xtrail is an excellent vehicle, my last one was an Xtrail and I used it to pull a small Jayco and laterCoromal caravan with no problems. ozi2i have had some success with using wd40 to remove transfers and the gum residueif it is not totally sucessful at least it is not agressive toward paintbrian, Same here, use it always for removing adhesive e.g. Just one problem .. the water pump??? Keep it coming in guys & girlsThank you Gwynnie from matildatraveller. We had an earlier 2000 model and it had the lower walls which meant it had the smaller fridge, around about that time they started to bring them out with higher walls and a larger fridge, can't remember the capacity now, will be on the A'van website somewhere. So this method was the last resort and it does work and very well as you can see at the above link. I have heard of people using duck tap to hold them closed by taping around the sides on to the roofyou may need to keep a few rolls onboard. Finance available. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help. Unfortunately, while a van/trailer might operate satisfactorily beyond the 'legal' weight, there is the risk of being fined and an insurance claims being refused. CRUISELINER ALINER Avan SPORTLINER A van Tasmania May 11th, 2018 - electrical wiring running My mate rolled up with his brand new Avan Adventurer and it's really nice. Any advice is really appreciated.. My question is the weight and towing. However, I am puzzled about what is written on the compliance plates. Donohue, Plenty, and lots of others over the years. Manager extremely rude, would not answer phone calls or emails. Super Strength Smooth Panel Construction INTERIOR FEAT Tow Away $37,390 Enquire More Info ASPIRE 402 Composite Aluminium One-Piece Panels Hot Dipped Galvanized Chassis Gas Electric Hot Water Gas Cooktop 12v Range Hood 3 Not sure if anyone has the same. These high mobility campers are available in a range of layouts to suit the single adventurer or full family. The Avan roof is not the same as a poptop, the roof lies flat in two sections and opens to form a triangle, like making a house out of playing cards. Dougwe might come up with a suggestionGoogle is not my friend on this subject ! That's only 60 odd ks but with the extras in the car it keeps us legal. Could I suggest that you weigh the van on a weighbridge first to check/confirm the weights. I presume this is not an Avan accessory but after market product. Camping gear has unsurprisingly been at the top of a lot of shopping lists this summer. 13's from a petrol is quite good, my old vx ss avg 13's not towing and babying it! Duh , thanks for the reminder "windy condition ", Thanks for posting the photo of the clips.. Thanks guys for all your comments and feed back. It will be a bit limiting not to have that capability with the Avan when we want to get off the beaten track. The hose fuses in our M6 are under the dinning table seat. I have difficulty getting the hooks back in place to hold it down. I've had two poptop campervans in the past, along with a poptop caravan, but the Avan series of campers are totally different arrangement to any of these. Have you had anything rattle loose or fall off or sustain any damage in general? . Expect to pay around $6.75 mt at Clark rubber. There is no locking mechanism on the inside, just the winder. - Short North is the railwayman's nickname for the NSWGR main line between Sydney and Newcastle. Especially important are what weight your car can tow and what weight it can accept on the towball. The Australian AVAN CLUB is a great organisation with clubs in each state. For interestedforum members the closed cell adhesive code number is EPDM 414. WebAvan Model Location New South Wales Price Finance Sleeps Ad Type Year Length in feet Length in metres Keyword Odometer Weight Other 20 Compare 2021 Avan Ovation M8 ISLAND BED LOW KMS $179,990* Excl. Thanks for any help you can give! Despite numerous attempts at contact no effort to return calls and emails to had resulted. General disclaimer: All third party trademarks, images and copyrights on this page are used for the purpose of comparative advertising, criticism or review. That being said, I am seriously considering converting a Toyota Troop Carrier into a small expedition type vehicle which I know will tackle any situation I'm brave enough to try. The chassis/suspension upgrade and larger tyres would be a must have option I think. Holden 2.8 Colorado- Roma Elegance 17'6" Pop Top. Mike, thank you for your input and advice. Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ? Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. Neither of those options suited us, so we kept the van. The acetone was as useless as the proverbial you know what.it barely budged the remnants, whereas good old wd40 worked a treat. Thanks for the info guys, some good information there. Called a dealer on the east coast and he has heard of Michael and the terrible customer service he offers. Check everything and think "is that going to be a problem over e.g. It's a great club by the way and only people with pointy heads are eligible . Hi my answer may help i have a 2012 Avan cruiseliner 14 ft i had it weighbridge to see how heavy it's going to be for my little Hyundai diesel ix35 as the tare weight says for my van 920 on the back of the car is Ltd to 1300kg as the van came up empty around about 1220 kilos did not give me much to fill it up so I tried it with all my gear and a extra deck deep cycle battery and a tank full of water and a little bit more extra food than I normally would take it came up just a little bit over 13500 kilos i had no probem whats so ever doing thousands of kilometres so as long as you know what your car and tow bar limit is and the caravan limit you should not have a problem. We have just bought extension cord and adaptors but no luck, Unfortunately no practical suggestions other than individually checking switches (on) and fuses (set). Here are the 7 most common problems with Aliner campers that you should consider before buying one: They Dont Offer Much Space Setup Can Be Difficult Aliners I called him on the 14th day to finalise purchase and he said he sold it to a local couple would paid cash. Like owning a 4x4 (I am in a 4x4 club) 98% of my time is driving in 2 wheel drive on bitumen. 600-1200 kilometres of corrugations" . The salesman also pointed out the different dome options you mention as well, and I can definitely see the benefits of the larger ones. I am now currently speaking to the ACCC and trying to get this resolved to get my money back. I'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. Any suggestions/tips appreciated. Then fill your fresh water to see which gauge has changed so that is Fredh water. All the bits and pieces (ie fridge, fabric treatment etc) had their own pamphlets or manuals but nothing from Avan. I have 2007 cruise liner cant find drain for air con. No worries Hans, I nearly got caught a couple of times both putting up and pulling down in windy conditions. Hi, I am just doing some research regarding Avan Cruiseliner or Bush Pack Aliner Campers and the do's & don'ts when considering them as an towing option. This means less for you to worry about while you are on the road. Ive seen a PDF copy of an Aliner model owners manual, which does help, but I thought there would a similar manual available for the other models? Did you have to isolate BOTH pairs or just the heavy duty pair? Wondering about ShortNorth ? I finally finished the job this morning, went with original quoted size of 3/4 inch (nearest metric) as the degraded foam had compressed. Drive Away $44,650* Excl. Of course, take extra care along uneven surfaces, avoid hard impacts and heavy landings and never cross waters at or above floor level. Here are some highly rated camping products you can buy, and some of the best stores to buy them at. 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