The Avan Club of Australia is a great organisation. That said, you can get a suspension upgrade that allows similar to what I did. 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 seperate tank fillers and piping to water pump, Will never enter this place again Michael is the rudest most arrogant salesman I have ever dealt with. Layouts & features are subject to change without notice. Should this be OK? Avan allow an amount of additional weight (Carrying Load) for each individual unit manufactured above the initial manufactured Tare Weight of the unit. Vic, yes I know what you mean by no offroad model, which is the one dissapointment I can see so far. Thanks guys for all your comments and feed back. I did take mine on a very rough corrugated and stony road near Nimbin that seemed to go on forever, a retaining bolt fell out of one ofthe overhead (when up) wind out hatches but otherwise survived that trip ok. Later towards the end of the 7 years, the large rear wind out window of mine worethrough the aluminium rivets on the three hinges that held it to the body, and I nearly lost the hatch into the Gt Australian Bight when a very strong Northerly wind (blowing out to sea) go under it, is SWMBO had not seen it in time before we turned into the wind it would have ended up over the cliff in the drinkmanaged to tie it down with coat hanger wire and ropes until I could get it fixed. We have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. There have been a couple of cases of people raising the roof in high winds with the rear facing the wind, when the top (larger) side of the roof is raised the roof has been caught by wind and flipped outwards, breaking the bungee. 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. Also if you have a Fiat etc that Facebook page also. Just bought an Avan Adventure Plus Love it. What a joke. Choose a good setup that meets Most of your needs and expectations. Seems reasonable to me too - not that I tow but just from stories around the campfire. So it's normal to come of and on but if it's spending a lot of time on then I'd check to see if all the joints are holding their pressure. You also need to know what your car weighs, then add the tow ball weight, the weight of your fuel (allow 1kg per litre), the weight of your stuff in the vehicle and the weight of your passengers and driver. I have had to renew all my seals on the Cruiseliner (2005) Think the seals used originaly were not Closed Cell type foam. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. MY'03 XS AT offroad; MY10 Triton / L200 GLX-R MY'97 Outback RIP. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. He also promised to replace the rear right hand side fly screen and advised they had replaced the Awning. 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 ! Any other info (suggestions) at all on using these for off road would be appreciated. From the reviews I see A-van have known about this for years but continue to sell an inferior product.The Finch HB9000 underbunk air conditioner barely works. 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. 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. This is the hooks on my pop top to hold it down. Thanks again and enjoy your trip. Could I suggest that you weigh the van on a weighbridge first to check/confirm the weights. I push the pop-top of our caravan up internally, and wouldnt want anything heavier than that its a straight push up though. Retired Engineer, ExPark Owner & Caravan Consultant.. Its driving us crazy ! Hi guys, by now I realise that there are a few Avan owners on the the forum and I am wondering if anyone has had to replace the high density adhesivefoam on side roof panels? Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta. Did anyone here taken the above camper/s on any offroad trip such as the Gibb River Road or similar and came home without any issues? We cant find online instructions/user manual for the control panel (water tank level, 12v battery charge etc). There also seems to be an increasing Police/Road Authority interest in the overloading area. , Have a look at this below. yep, you are right regarding acetone; I had the van taped and covered for that reason but guess what? WebA'van Cruiser & Cruiseliner (Caravan): 3.3 out of 5 stars from 46 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ieatwords.com.au. From winch types, Gas Struts, Air bags. 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/ Web2022 Avan Cruiseliner 1D. Neither of those options suited us, so we kept the van. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change Fridge come out of its cabinet, Dust ingress, Stone Damage. You also learn a lot from other members at their rallies and get to see what others have done to their vans and how they have solved problems such as yours etc.. WebAvan Review by Caravan World. WebAvan RVs have Centurion Chassis made with hot dipped galvanised steel that protects them from corrosion. By default it's also a stone guard :) Hope this helps :). However some say they are not meant for 'off road' driving. Its driving us crazy ! The awning also was not properly installed as the led lights were not wired in. Cheers,Ron & Shirleywww.ronshirl.net2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. Though he knew I did not have finance he told me that it didn't matter, that I just had to place a $3000 deposit on a van. If you look at this A'Lite A'van, you will see where it has had gas struts fitted to help raise the roof. Now with my circumstances sadly changed I am keen to tour country regions in all states of the outback, (I detest city driving) My next step begins with some 4X4 training courses next week. You can buy airbags that will lift the roof at the touch of a buttoncosts about $745 and was featured in the last Avan Club magazine.See the link belowlast page.Good Luck.EDIT club link removed - PM me if you want me to email you a copy of the advert. We have a huge network across Australia.View our dealer network page to locate your nearest dealer location. 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". Vickie, ex Bricklayer 20 years & 33 years Carpet Cleaning. Most Avanners I know handle the trips into National Parks on the dirt OK Just take it easy, There are quite a few Tweaks and Modifications needed before doing those bigger sort of trips with any Avan Folding Camper. If in WA there are two places to buy the foam in the Perth area, George Day Caravans http://www.georgeday.com.au/or WA Avan at Guildford (also known as Offshore Marine) closing soon I believe and all parts going to GD). I put stronger (same size but thicker gauge) coil springs on the rear of my Xtrail, still a good ride but improved any sag at the rear when hitched up check this out , I know it can be some times difficult, I know that, but it only needs a bit of imagination to wonder if it might not be possible adapt the unit to raise this roof too.. - ormaybe it was something else ??). Book a Consultation 03 9870 6102. Your lights won't only work on 12v but also 240v when you plug it into say a caravan site. Any answers ? 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. Why such a miserable 330 payload, which will not be enough when the water tanks are filled, cooking gear and food added, etc., when the suspension is clearly capable of much more? There are various Roof Lifters available a previous posters have mentioned. It cools the van by one degree. Expect to pay around $6.75 mt at Clark rubber. Additional weight tax may apply for NSW registered vehicles. I have placed the instructions I put together. The salesman, who knew nothing (yes, really) gave a heap of wrong information. !Dougwe - I'll also follow up your comment about the bungee straps. The Cruiseliner is fine and car fully loaded is well within GVM. 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. Get the "Closed Cell" type seal From Clarkes. 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). Was pressured into signing a contract, and was not fully informed of the risks involved. Hi Mike, I sourced the tape from Clark Rubber and as per your suggestion chose the closed cell tape. 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. No worries Hans, I nearly got caught a couple of times both putting up and pulling down in windy conditions. 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. Or do you know where I can easily download one? So there was no way we could put an extra water or grey water tank on. However, I am puzzled about what is written on the compliance plates. Make sure the Nylon (Polystone) guides are still in place at the end of the Top Roof Panel. Could you please tell me more about this, thank you. With a single axle van marketed as suitable to bush camp, it would seem reasonable for an extra water tank, extra battery and solar to be optioned. All the bits that come loose in a standard unit will come loose in the Adventure Package unit. 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 What do you mean by "hooks" Marj. Keeps opening in transit. Nissan Xtrail and despite having a heavy duty towbar the sticker inside the door says Automatic 1300kg towing. Welcome to the forum Frannie, I was talking to a committee member of the WA branch of the A'van Club a few days ago about this, he said some of them had telescopic struts fitted on the outside to assist in lifting. Thank you !!! I'd also do a complete rewire/build for the 12V system with solar too, and probably modify the 240V as well. We have our Avan 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). 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. 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. All I It would flatten a battery in 227 days in theory. This year we did the Outback Way (Well lets say Perth to Noosa via the Outback Way) Then up to Lakefield National Park and back to Perth via the Savannah Way, Gibb River Road Derby Broome etc. I've not seen an Avan roof, but I did have a HiAce with a pop top, and also a Kombi. My biggest issue really is getting the best size foam as it varies front to back on rear roof panel , ie 15mm down to 12mm, I guess this is down to movement in the frame. G'day Hako, yes, the damaged foam can be a problem as it is a weatherproofing seal and not cosmetic. Annex and ground cover, electric brakes, new diesel heating with remote control, driving and reverse camera, lots of storage, microwave, 3 General disclaimer: All third party trademarks, images and copyrights on this page are used for the purpose of comparative advertising, criticism or review. When travelling folded, the roof vent surrounds are rubbing on the rear roof section - rubbed thru paint onto alloy. 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. Hi Mike and thanks for the info re type of foam. http://alinerownersclub.org/ The American Site. Easy job. 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. (see below link). It might simply be tightening or resealing a joint. General disclaimer: All third party trademarks, images and copyrights on this page are used for the purpose of comparative advertising, criticism or review. WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. I was a member of the Club for 7 years, members can attend any Avan Club rally in any state and an Australian wide guide to rallies, dates, contacts etc is put in their regular newsletters. At $20 per annum membership and $10 joining fee, it is one of the cheapest clubs in Oz and well worth joining. Please note it is not for caravans, only Avanfolding type camper trailers. The club started like that before Avan started making caravans and members voted to keep it for the A shaped folding camper trailers. And yes they do have info for members on repairing etc once you have joined. Torsion and compression are reduced by pressed hole cross-members, with intelligent engineering also increasing strength and protecting electrical wiring. Embraer 170 System Manual seowebservices net. 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 You dont pay over $50,000 to a dealer to get chicken $!?t. 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. Yes - it seems like a reasonable number. We averaged around 13.4 lts/100ks which I thought Had no trouble lifting the roof section on any of these. 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? Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age), http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/501/Contact_Us/, http://www.avan.com.au/products_cruiser.html, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO1zqeizxHM. 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. G'day Mike, thank you very much for the idea's/tips on replacing the foam strips and the links. It's a great club by the way and only people with pointy heads are eligible . I replaced knobs on top dome windows handles.Purchased directly from Avan.inexpensive. I bought a Redarc charger which seemed to work well when doing the initial charge-up of the new battery. Contact your nearest Avan Camper Club and ask when they are having a meet up. Think the 100 mm blower puts in about 270 cubic litres a minute. We have the Avan Cruiseliner which probably as you know is the big A framed van. Have you had anything rattle loose or fall off or sustain any damage in general? That upgrade might help. Avan is 4 years old and some compression has taken place.Looking around at Bunnings I couldnt find anything around the 15mm x 15mm mark. 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. at home"Leaning forward to see whats coming". The solution might be as simple as that :), DOUG Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age), TUG.2014 Holden LT Colorado Twin Cab Ute with Canopy, DEN. 2014 "Chief" Arrow CV (with some changes). They cost about $50 each maybe. Hi Tina, that is a simple one to fix. I hope you were successful installing the gas springs. I added an article above on how some of us over here are doing this to older Aliners. Oh, I am a licensed professional civil engineer so I looked for the method that takes the lowest force spring and provides the highest torque to raise my personal roof panels. 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. Further details in the disclaimer. Age is an attitudeNOT a condition. 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.. When I called them they were closed for several weekdays ,when I eventually made contact with them I was referred back to the Manager at Campbellfield who after discussing problem , he gave me a date to bring it in to fix it under warranty. You could also email this Canberra branch (see link in text for email contact) and ask them what you could do, also lots of good mods and advice on their site, see; http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/. I am in the process of buying a (new to me) car. Salesman used Misleading and Deceptive Conduct when selling me a van. Hope it's a simple fix :), Manual on how to use heater in avan cruiseliner. . The Cruise and Cruiseliner now come in optional titanium finish with black checkerplate protection for your camper. What state are you in, nothing on your profile ? Adventure Pack Chassis 80w Solar Panel Large Rear Winding Dome Large Front Winding Dome Independent Suspension Tow Away $47,990. The bumper bar on certain Avans is dangerous. WebAvan AdventurePLUS revamps the traditional Aliner and Cruiseliner series of campers, maintaining the popular camper layouts with more rugged features and greater ground clearance to suite the more adventurous. 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. Charges Caravan 19ft / 5.79m 2 people Ensuite Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 26 Compare 2008 Avan OSCAR $25,990 600-1200 kilometres of corrugations" . 13's from a petrol is quite good, my old vx ss avg 13's not towing and babying it! 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. Cruiser is the more compact length-wise; Cruiseliner features a large front storage boot allowing you to take away all your holiday essentials. Welcome and safe travels. (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. I don't think so because the lifting height is too great, I would guess around four feet and only at the centre. The tare was 1020, the two ball mass rating was 160 kg from memory, the ATM was 1350, but the axle rating was a whopping 2000 kg. The information I am particularly interested in is how these campers handle corrugated and bumpy dirt roads. If you go on any rough road things will come loose in any van if you are not prepared. I know other Avanners with both Off Road vans and standard jobs like ours who travel on dirt a lot. How do you stop the top roof domes from coming open during travel? Was told by the dealer that they all look like that. Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. Lights on the internal charger were on and there were flashing lights on the solar charger (a-van was in a shed with no sun). We went away overseas for a month leaving the mains power plugged in. There are a couple on the forum and they might see your question and reply., DOUG Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age), TUG.2014 Holden LT Colorado Twin Cab Ute with Canopy, DEN. 2014 "Chief" Arrow CV (with some changes). Hi Terry, we're pretty ancient with a 2004 model so it might have changed, but there was no manual with ours. All I know about them is that they are lightweight( 650kg) and easy to put up and tow. 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