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.. With this in mind I found an AVAN forum that is very helpful in 'Doctor Google' with the words.' taking an AVAN off road.' 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? General disclaimer: All third party trademarks, images and copyrights on this page are used for the purpose of comparative advertising, criticism or review. We had a Hawk & had nothing but praise for it also top after sales service from the Jayco dealer, just not too sure about their vans, there is plenty of competition at the van show though. my motto in life ! The Body of the Avan is (as far as I have seen)is no different to the standard unit. 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. You would get a lot of help on their Members Only Website when you become a member. Avan Cruiseliner awning and shade walls 2022-09-16 $125 plus freight For sale, Folding Shelf 2022-09-12 $990 Electric Bike 2022-08-29 $500 Avan Cruiseliner Awninging 2022-06-08 $50 3 Aliner Cushions 2022-04-11 $100 Mini Mover Jockey wheel 2022-04-09 $450 Cover to fit Aliner 2022-04-03 $1,200 Cruiseliner Awning 2022-03-15 Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. They managed to make that happen for us and we were very grateful. When switch turned on and the tap is opened the the pump is clearly audible. Charges Caravan 19ft / 5.79m 2 people Ensuite Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 26 Compare 2008 Avan OSCAR $25,990 Management makes the decisions, but is not affected by the decisions it makes. (1) Many are "armstrong models" (need muscles) and (2) does not offer much personal safety and protection for a lone traveller. Web2005 Avan Cruiseliner, excellent condition (all books and receipts), 3 berth, stored under cover. I have had to renew all my seals on the Cruiseliner (2005) Think the seals used originaly were not Closed Cell type foam. Its driving us crazy ! I have difficulty getting the hooks back in place to hold it down. Hi Mike, I sourced the tape from Clark Rubber and as per your suggestion chose the closed cell tape. We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason. The salesman, who knew nothing (yes, really) gave a heap of wrong information. Thanks Nandk, i was hoping a jayco owner would give me an opinion thanks for that, like i said you can't go past their after sales service,have looked at a discovery they looked ok but will check out a few more cheers. WebAvan Off Side Shade . Ive found nothing so far but will keep looking. 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? Just how heavy is the Avan to erect? Dealer offered to fix defects with silicone. 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). - Short North is the railwayman's nickname for the NSWGR main line between Sydney and Newcastle. 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. *Add 200mm travel height and allow for extra weight with 'Adventure Pack' option. Govt. Its attached under the aluminium strip above the boot hinge (bolted and silicone). Charges. 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.. 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/. Keep it coming in guys & girlsThank you Gwynnie from matildatraveller. There also seems to be an increasing Police/Road Authority interest in the overloading area. Hi Didi, Jennie is right on the money, it's mandatory to remain within the specifications (car & van). 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. I am now currently speaking to the ACCC and trying to get this resolved to get my money back. WebThe standard unit carrying load Avan applies is: Single Axle; 300kg. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. So many choices.. Retired Engineer, ExPark Owner & Caravan Consultant.. Help?Cliff. After numerous personal contacts the flyscreen has still not been replaced. 12V Camper Modifications CamperTrailerAustralia com au. we are powering it with a small Mower battery 100amp hr. 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! My rear foam both sides has totally disintegrated and needs replacing. ?His alternative was to design a see-saw arrangement to assist the lift. 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 Camping gear has unsurprisingly been at the top of a lot of shopping lists this summer. Look up the Avan club website and contact them. The adventure pack has a coil spring Trailing Arm Suspension and more ground clearance. Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ?. 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. 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. -- Edited by Brian Hovander on Monday 8th of May 2017 12:32:28 PM. Just bought an Avan Adventure Plus Love it. On the other hand, a friend of mine kept his at the tyre pressures recommended by Avan and his tyres shredded part way around on his Around Oz adventure. I might sound a bit sceptical, but kept at their tyre pressures may have kept warranty claims down during the warranty period for vibration damage.. As said on my previous email, the most memorable times during our travels was with the Avan camper. I will just repeat the mod link again I provided earlier, it is a good one;http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/mods.html, 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). I can't comment on a water reservoir's impact as I've never had one. Personally if I was interested in a car I'd contact the RACV technical dept, my local mechanic if I use one, and use online forums to tease out my knowledge base. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. G'day Duh, thank you for your post and comments; along with fellow posters I have been able to source the tape for the job.now comes the messy bit of cleaning old adhesive and fiddly access but a pretty cheap outcome at around $40.00 for all items including acetone, scraper. This is how mine is held down. There are either 4 or 6 of these. I may not have done the 2 middle ones up last time. You'll see what I mean when I come down Marj. Transport has no borders. G'day Mike, thank you very much for the idea's/tips on replacing the foam strips and the links. Govt. If there's a way you can bend your legs and use straight arms to position yourself before lifting, and then use the extra power of your legs to lift, that may help. Damn ,,, we need an Avan ,,, you guys have so much fun with them, There are 3 types of people in this world, Ones who make it happen, the second who watches what happens and the third who wonders what happened. We bought a brand new A-Van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus.Within days the door handle fell off in our hands. I had an A'liner (2B floor plan) for 7 years and the times with that were the most enjoyable in our camping experience. Seems reasonable to me too - not that I tow but just from stories around the campfire. My question is the weight and towing. All I 4.44m. The Avan Club of Australia is a great organisation. 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 am using an Xtrail to tow the Cruiseliner. The research I did before buying either suggested that combination was okay for I'd looked into the towball capacity and towing capacity of the Xtrail, along with the ball weight, tare and laden weight of the van. Is that correct . or have I overlooked something?My son-in-law mechanic suggested I get a set of stronger shock absorbers on the Xtrail (??? 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 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. Like all campers and caravans (even OFF ROADERS) you will have lots of stuff rattle loose and come adrift. We have just bought extension cord and adaptors but no luck, Unfortunately no practical suggestions other than individually checking switches (on) and fuses (set). We walked in, fell in love with the van and wanted to take it then and there as we had traveled from Canberra. What a joke. Like Doug said, the height when folded down is a bonus as it can fit into the average carport/garage when down, unlike some caravans etc, however unless the roof is particularly high or has been modified (I saw one that had the middle of the carport roof raised in an A shape) it cannot have the roof raised, although a partial raising can be achieved if you don't mind crawling in and out. One thing I like with having the roof down for travel, is the door cannot open and swing out as the roof slides over the top of the door, better security too if the roof is padlocked at the locking points. Driving me crazy! I might 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. 13's from a petrol is quite good, my old vx ss avg 13's not towing and babying it! It will be a bit limiting not to have that capability with the Avan when we want to get off the beaten track. 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? The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change Further details in the disclaimer. Lots are well maintained roads that possibly will be closed when wet (this is for Protecting the road surface) Consider how much actual Dirt Road driving your rig will be doing. 2023 ProductReview.com.au Pty. Nissan Xtrail and despite having a heavy duty towbar the sticker inside the door says Automatic 1300kg towing. * Pricing is based on a standard 2019 model. Very poor. 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. Here is a link to the grand roof raising ceremony to the most recent US older A-Frame trailer that had these installed a week ago: So just replacing the factory springs could destroy your roof panels. As I am a female solo traveler subject to the environment the canvas camper trailers (which would be ideal) are not an option for me. Thanks Mike for all your thoughts, muchly appreciated, I'm country breed and have been living in the bush most of my life. What is the best way to remove the old foam seals on an A'VAN Cruiseliner before installing the new foam. 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. *Both Cruiser and Cruiseliner now offer optional titanium finish with black checkerplate protection for your camper. Thanks guys for all your comments and feed back. These high mobility campers are available in a range of layouts to suit the single adventurer or full family. Do I need to replace the internal charger? That's only 60 odd ks but with the extras in the car it keeps us legal. Hi Mike and thanks for the info re type of foam. 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. I have 2007 cruise liner cant find drain for air con. However in saying this my level of actual 4X4 driving experience has been limited to the farm and mostly by my husband. I shudder to think of how people go with some of the big ball weights. Holden 2.8 Colorado- Roma Elegance 17'6" Pop Top. The Plastic coating is coming off the frames around the dome windows is there a product we can use to cover them back up? Find your local Avan Campers, Caravans & Motorhome dealer. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. On inspecting the window from outside, I saw that thealuminium rivets holding the hinges on top of the window had worn through and all three hinges had nothing holding them except for the lower window locks. If I had turned out of the carpark into the wind I have no doubt that the window would have ripped off and would have gone over the cliff into the drink. I called him on the 14th day to finalise purchase and he said he sold it to a local couple would paid cash. Manager extremely rude, would not answer phone calls or emails. Cruiser/Cruiseliner 1 - Rear dinette converts to single bed, Cruiser/Cruiseliner 1D - Seats convert to double bed, Cruiser/Cruiseliner 2B - Lounge converts to double bed, Cruiser/Cruiseliner 3 - Seats convert to double bed, Cruiser/Cruiseliner 3C - Sofa converts to double bed, Cruiser/Cruiseliner 4A - Lounge converts to double bed, Cruiser/Cruiseliner 5 - Kitchen with single beds, Additional Interior Size and Living Space (Cruiser & Cruiseliner), Lockable Side Wall Mains Water Connection, Large Front Storage Boot (Cruiseliner Only), Higher Road Clearance (Cruiser & Cruiseliner Only), Hot-Dipped Galvanized Centurion Chassis with Upgrade Specification, Light Truck Tyres (Cruiser & Cruiseliner Only), Titanium Exterior Colours & Checker Plate Exterior, Alternative Fixed & Wind-Out Dome Configurations. 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. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. 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. Michael took my credit card details and said he would hold the van for 2 weeks while we waited for our insurance to process. , http://alinerownersclub.org/diy/roof-springs-and-bungees/, Also something I wrote a while back. Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ? $44,910. Fridge come out of its cabinet, Dust ingress, Stone Damage. Can I suggest you join Avaners 2 sites on Facebook where a whole lot if Avaners are happy to help! Was pressured into signing a contract, and was not fully informed of the risks involved. Every step of the process is made to be as simple as possible and to result in an awning that is safe, secure and sturdy. That upgrade might help. Cheers,Ron & Shirleywww.ronshirl.net2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. IT FALLS OFF. Some more than others. So there was no way we could put an extra water or grey water tank on. Like owning a 4x4 (I am in a 4x4 club) 98% of my time is driving in 2 wheel drive on bitumen. Would never ever buy a Golf again. ? Do you have a Pic. 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 (fully extended rating) on all four springs. Hope this helps. Be sure to keep the steel rod facing down so that the inner oil lubes the seals and the pressure is not lost. Information on this is included in my attached article. 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