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. There are different floor plans for beds, either a fixed double (lift up storage) or some floor plans can convert to a double bed (our 2B Aliner did). I have never liked the slide out sofa bed on one model, but some others do. Probably the worst aspect of the doubles is if you are sleeping duo the person on the inside has to get out over the other one during the night or the other person has to get up too, not good on cold nights, lol ! They do have plans with single beds, either permanent or convertible. Lots of help available there, Hi we have a new to us avan Frances. 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 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? of them ? Mine is strapped down. MY'03 XS AT offroad; MY10 Triton / L200 GLX-R MY'97 Outback RIP. , http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/images/DL_477_.pdf. What some consider OFF ROAD is normal travelling for others. Further details in the disclaimer. Additional weight tax may apply for NSW registered vehicles. Once it is sold, not their problem apparently. I just use a Bilge Blower Fan drawing in outside air through a dust filter. ie water, food, clothes etc. The numbers from AVAN vary. Thanks it does sound easy but thanks to some great advice on this forum we should make the right choice. All I The Avan Club USA. There is one in each corner. Have you had anything rattle loose or fall off or sustain any damage in general? 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 ?? 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.. After numerous personal contacts the flyscreen has still not been replaced. , Have a look at this below. Your lights won't only work on 12v but also 240v when you plug it into say a caravan site. The team Anthony, Steve and Rob could not have done more to help us with our purchase and gave us a good deal. 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. came back and said he couldn't find out that day, I said I would leave caravan I was told no room will have to take it back home and they will ring me , 6 weeks later no call and nobody knows. 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. He also promised to replace the rear right hand side fly screen and advised they had replaced the Awning. 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. Was pressured into signing a contract, and was not fully informed of the risks involved. Below. Cruiser's new sleek designs are a breeze to tow, giving you greater fuel economy. Keeps opening in transit. Its driving us crazy ! I am in the process of buying a (new to me) car. I replaced knobs on top dome windows handles.Purchased directly from Avan.inexpensive. !, "The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished" - Benjamin Franklin. That is interesting what you say about the tyre pressures and maybe the reason is as you have suggested. Especially important are what weight your car can tow and what weight it can accept on the towball. Thanks, Terry Barr. (inside/lower edge of L shaped aluminium facing down when closed and latched). Just one problem .. the water pump??? , I would certainly recommend joining the Avan Club of Australia http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/479/Home/. Driving me crazy! The same for Gey Waste . From winch types, Gas Struts, Air bags. BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL .. Hi Happy Traveller. 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. Web searches have not revealed anyone havingsimiliar difficulties, nor solutions to my problem.Does anyone here have this problem, and if so, how do you manage? It Michael took my credit card details and said he would hold the van for 2 weeks while we waited for our insurance to process. * Pricing is based on a standard 2019 model. They usually stock a range of self adhesive foam strips of various densities. 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. 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. - ormaybe it was something else ??). WebWe have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. 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. We bought a good Fiat Ducato Avan from Avan Nowra Steve was the Sales person who sold us the M6. Hi TandB, we also had a boot water problem with our 2004, but haven't see a drop in the boot for around 5 yrs after putting on a 'temporary' vinyl skirt. Given th, When contacting this dealer with regard to warranty problems I was referred to Pakenham. The acetone was as useless as the proverbial you know what.it barely budged the remnants, whereas good old wd40 worked a treat. Vic, yes I know what you mean by no offroad model, which is the one dissapointment I can see so far. 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. The Cruiseliner is fine and car fully loaded is well within GVM. Welcome and safe travels. I am now currently speaking to the ACCC and trying to get this resolved to get my money back. The Avan Club of Australia is a great organisation. 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. Do I need to replace the internal charger? 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. G'day Mike, thank you very much for the idea's/tips on replacing the foam strips and the links. 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. 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. I can't comment on a water reservoir's impact as I've never had one. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. Any suggestions/tips appreciated. Even being well PREPARED and things come loose $h!t happens also to the best of off roaders. The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change The chassis/suspension upgrade and larger tyres would be a must have option I think. Does the torsion bar suspension cope with it OK? Gwynnie- Matildatraveller, 'The self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.' WebThe standard unit carrying load Avan applies is: Single Axle; 300kg. Retired Engineer, ExPark Owner & Caravan Consultant.. Web2022 Avan Cruiseliner 1D. JavaScript is disabled. You need to read all the facts about weight before buying the new vehicle. I have placed the instructions I put together (that also includes those of the founder of the concept) with very detailed procedures and lots of photos for those who want to see instead of just read words on how to do it. I added these instructions on several each Yahoo and Facebook A-Frame groups in the US. In case you can't find it anywhere you are free to join the open yahoo group I put together to post this file at: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/A-FrameTeam/info, 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: ttps://youtu.be/izTm3Y7bzqI. Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. http://www.sccavanners.com/modifications.htm. It could be that your roof springs (one in each corner) have become weak. Hi I have an AVAN Cruiseliner Adventure Pack Plus. Reported it to dealer and they were not interested. 13's from a petrol is quite good, my old vx ss avg 13's not towing and babying it! I measured the current with everything off. 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. The budget we are looking at is $20K to $25K. A TVAN is a great up market off-road Campertrailer. 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. 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). It might simply be tightening or resealing a joint. You should be able to see if it has deteriorated, ie, torn, stretched, etc or like my rear panel almost completely "rotted"away. Could you please tell me more about this, thank you. I found that by using my legs rather than arms, it was easier to lift. WebAvan Review by Caravan World. 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. 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. 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. 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). I have been told that even with the offroad pack, these trailers will come home a bit loose inside..any opinions? My vehicle and I will be put through some rather intense demonstrations of 'off road' driving. They do not have a true off roader, but do/did have ones with higher and stronger chassis and larger tyres (commercial tyres rather than car tyres - talking about the Aliner. I did change my tyres to commercial tyres and still found I had enough room under the guards to accommodate the tyres and up and down movement. I had a standard road model. My vehicle is a 2.8lt Toyota Hilux 4x4 utility with over axle leaf shocks together with ENCORE BIG BORE 4X4 shock absorbers. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. 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. IMHO for a long time allowances have been inadequate and probably unethical. A. WebAvan Model: Cruiseliner 1D AD PLUS Price: $52,836 Year: 2022 Transmission: Auto Warranty: 2 Years Fa Stock Number: N2013 Cabins/ Features Seating Capacity: 2 Sleeping Capacity: 3 Air Conditioning: Yes Toilet: No Shower: Yes Fridge: Yes Microwave: Yes Stereo: Yes Suspension: Full Off-road Technical Specifications Garage Length: 5765 mm I have witnessed a Kimberley Cub with a broken suspension heading into Lawn Hill (on it's Maiden Voyage) luckily under warranty. G'day Powercasta,I've got a Jayco Discovery Outback bought new last September,had a couple of small problems the first trip but have had no trouble since Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Mazda BT50 towing a 22'6" Aussie Humpback. You could also try standing on a caravan step to get more leverage being higher off the ground with more push power. 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. 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. Webproblem YouTube. The Australian AVAN CLUB is a great organisation with clubs in each state. Its driving us crazy ! If you look at this A'Lite A'van, you will see where it has had gas struts fitted to help raise the roof. Think the 100 mm blower puts in about 270 cubic litres a minute. 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. I think you are right. Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. Thank you !!! They managed to make that happen for us and we were very grateful. Hi Sam-thanks for getting back on my query. The awning also was not properly installed as the led lights were not wired in. ALKO IRS standard axle. But with that tank full there's half of the vans available load without the innerspring mattress, bedding, full gas bottles, water in the other tank etc. If they can do this, wouldn't that be similar to what would be needed for the "A" Van ? Cruiser is the more compact length-wise; Cruiseliner features a large front storage boot allowing you to take away all your holiday essentials. Layouts & features are subject to change without notice. Also dumb question maybe but do the lights/toilet flush only work on 12v? Keep it coming in guys & girlsThank you Gwynnie from matildatraveller. The walls have styrofoam cores but the forces can be now transferred to stronger locations inside the trailer (see article below). You can see how this is done in pictures for the problematic refrigerator vent area of my trailer. It took the combined effort of many engineers, etc. Not sure if anyone has the same. It would not be worth your time talking with Michael at AVAN Super Centre in Campbellfield. Hi Didi, Jennie is right on the money, it's mandatory to remain within the specifications (car & van). This mob will send you the Kit, so you can fit it yourself, or get some-one else to do it for you, if you're not that way inclined, or they will fit it for you if you can take the unit to them. Hi Alan, there has been a lot of online conversations of late around the 'baggage' allowance. Thanks for the info guys, some good information there. 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.. What is the best way to remove the old foam seals on an A'VAN Cruiseliner before installing the new foam. CRUISELINER ALINER Avan SPORTLINER A van Tasmania May 11th, 2018 - electrical wiring running Unsealed roads for an Avan are a no no!, Thank you for all your experience and knowledge and responses. Our old van has done most off the roads such as GRR four times , GCR three times, Borroloola Roper Road. These do not influence our content moderation policies in any way, though ProductReview.com.au may earn commissions for products/services purchased via affiliate links. I have placed the instructions I put together. !Dougwe - I'll also follow up your comment about the bungee straps. The Plastic coating is coming off the frames around the dome windows is there a product we can use to cover them back up? 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. Just bought an Avan Adventure Plus Love it. The entire process takes a matter of minutes. I have a full on off road van from Goldstream RV but that doesn't mean I would even consider taking it on some of the tracks I've been on. Salesman used Misleading and Deceptive Conduct when selling me a van. WebSimple to erect Our Avan Awnings are easy to erect. 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 I am currently looking at buying a secondhand Avan Camper trailer (Aliner, Cruiser, Cruisliner), and am after the good oil on what to look for. 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). But Why doesn't the pump STOP, Hi Bea, I'm no expert just handy :) My understanding is the pump maintains pressure in the line if it's left on. Very poor. My rear over axle weight capacity is 1570 kg, With a small budget of between $15,000- $20,000 does anyone have any suggestion that maybe the best option I should be looking at please? Can you advise what tyre pressure we should have when on road travelling for our Golf Camper - Bush Challenger 4 - its been a couple of years since we have been on the road :). All switches are off but still the battery drains.There are two heavy duty leads going to the battery, but also a pair of thin leads. WebAvan Off Side Shade . In case I am indisposed while away in the van, Ellie can put the roof up with ease. I have difficulty getting the hooks back in place to hold it down. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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. By default it's also a stone guard :) Hope this helps :). Went to update our 2005 avan only to find the quality of production has gone down hill dramatically. My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel definately needs to be replaced. Here are some highly rated camping products you can buy, and some of the best stores to buy them at. 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. Thethford N304M3 model, but its cooling just fine and there,s no water in the drip tray. Drive Away $44,650* Excl. 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. That's only 60 odd ks but with the extras in the car it keeps us legal. Cheers Bob. We bought a new Aliner last year and have been documenting all the mods that we've done to it, to give inspiration to other Aliner owners. Like all campers and caravans (even OFF ROADERS) you will have lots of stuff rattle loose and come adrift. 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 WebI have not picked up my Avan Cruisliner at Nowra yet because we have had so much rain. When we did ours, the tare weight was not correct and had eaten well into the ATM (supposedly our 300kg ). 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. We tried the van for 2 days. Charges Caravan 19ft / 5.79m 2 people Ensuite Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 26 Compare 2008 Avan OSCAR $25,990 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". VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Was told by the dealer that they all look like that. Like owning a 4x4 (I am in a 4x4 club) 98% of my time is driving in 2 wheel drive on bitumen. Also is does the damaged foam cause a problem or is it cosmetic or may cause a problem? Vickie, ex Bricklayer 20 years & 33 years Carpet Cleaning. Torsion and compression are reduced by pressed hole cross-members, with intelligent engineering also increasing strength and protecting electrical wiring. Consider if not already a member joining the Avan group on Facebook and if you have a Fiat the Fiat Ducato Group. , http://alinerownersclub.org/diy/roof-springs-and-bungees/, Also something I wrote a while back. Body Length (Exterior): 4440mmInterior Length: 3615mmGarage Length (Overall): 5765mmTravel Height: 1720mmInterior Height: 2440mmWidth: 2075mmBall Weight (Approx): 100kgTare Weight (Approx): 940kgBerth: 3, Body Length (Exterior): 4440mmInterior Length: 3615mmGarage Length (Overall): 5765mmTravel Height: 1720mmInterior Height: 2440mmWidth: 2075mmBall Weight (Approx): 100kgTare Weight (Approx): 940kgBerth: 2. Must ask her what her consumption is. 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. INQUIRY TOPIC: AVAN CRUISELINER CAMPERS??- INQUIRY AVAN CRUISELINER CAMPERS??- INQUIRY 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. All I know about them is that they are lightweight ( 650kg) and easy to put up and tow. Choose a good setup that meets Most of your needs and expectations. However some say they are not meant for 'off road' driving. We have a 2003 Cruiseliner and the boot lid has been leaking along the bottom. This 'Carrying Load' is for the customers individual weight requirements and can be made up of 'any' additional weight they propose to load the unit up of. Going into remote areas without the skills to handle minor maintenance and failures needs to be considered. For my purposes I chose 12 x 12mm tape for rear roof panel gap, your gap sizes could vary so best to measure before purchase. Just a thought. Charges Motorhome 20267 km 4 people Dealer Used NSW Contact seller View details 20 Compare 2014 Avan Owen Limited Love what you do Do what you Love!! 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? I have 2007 cruise liner cant find drain for air con. Then your local club will probably have people to advise you. Hi Mike, I sourced the tape from Clark Rubber and as per your suggestion chose the closed cell tape. Contact your nearest Avan Camper Club and ask when they are having a meet up. The bumper bar on certain Avans is dangerous. The adventure pack has a coil spring Trailing Arm Suspension and more ground clearance. The reason I went for an off roader was because it is tougher than an on road model and I know it will not let me down on the roads like the Gibb River Road, again provided I drive sensibly, but when it comes to extreme stuff, I leave it parked safely in a CP and camp in my 4x4. Contact Us for an obligation free quote! 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. 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