Then your local club will probably have people to advise you. 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! Transport has no borders. The chassis/suspension upgrade and larger tyres would be a must have option I think. My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel definately needs to be replaced. WebAvan Cruiseliner 5 Adventure Plus Single Beds. My vehicle is a 2.8lt Toyota Hilux 4x4 utility with over axle leaf shocks together with ENCORE BIG BORE 4X4 shock absorbers. The retailer keeps referring back to A-van.It is not integral. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. If they can do this, wouldn't that be similar to what would be needed for the "A" Van ? I am only small and have great difficulty. Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.. Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward". We have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. They usually stock a range of self adhesive foam strips of various densities. Just a thought. It cools the van by one degree. If you are talking about the Avan camper trailer Gerty they are not a lot different, depending on the condition of the van springs etc, it is a straight push up (two sides to it, joined by a bungy cord) but not as easy as a pop top. As Franie says, like the other pop tops the older you get you don't have the same strength as an older person (most) and females in general may be a bit weaker. I had left the porer lead plugged in almost the whole time during the 2 months. Would never ever buy a Golf again. 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. 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. This is the hooks on my pop top to hold it down. 600-1200 kilometres of corrugations" . 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. Also and most importantly, it doesn't take into account the (unlikely but potential) injury or death of others due to the overloading. JavaScript is disabled. 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. ! And, I'll beerecting the roofon my own each time. Avan allow an amount of additional weight (Carrying Load) for each individual unit manufactured above the initial manufactured Tare Weight of the unit. I suggest you hold the light buttons separately. A'van Cruiseliner 2011 - Model 5 2022-12-03 $31,000 A'van Cruiseliner 2019 - Model 3C 2022-12-01 $38,500 A'van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus 2017 - Model 1D $44,910. Don't take life too seriously, it never ends well. Keep away!! 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. There are various ways of getting a SLIGHT positive pressure inside a van. He also promised to replace the rear right hand side fly screen and advised they had replaced the Awning. Was offered a refund or to wait 12 months for a new one. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. 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. It The awning also was not properly installed as the led lights were not wired in. - Thomas Szasz, Hi MT, I had a 'Sportliner' for 3 years. Embraer 170 System Manual seowebservices net. IMHO for a long time allowances have been inadequate and probably unethical. http://www.aroundoz.com/a_clinic.htm Another interesting site. What some consider OFF ROAD is normal travelling for others. That's only 60 odd ks but with the extras in the car it keeps us legal. Web2022 Avan Cruiseliner 1D. 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. Hi Mike and thanks for the info re type of foam. !, "The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished" - Benjamin Franklin. 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.. The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change 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. Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. Try doing short trips on dirt like 20 ks or so to see how the vehicle handles it. It might simply be tightening or resealing a joint. I haven't owned, or erected, an A-Van .. but perhaps this would be of assistance ? General Troubleshooting and Technical Help. It makes it easier when putting the new stuff back on in the correct place. we are powering it with a small Mower battery 100amp hr. 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'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. I am in the process of buying a (new to me) car. Look up the Avan club website and contact them. Yes - it seems like a reasonable number. Seems reasonable to me too - not that I tow but just from stories around the campfire. We have sealed the hinge and put new rubber around to no avail.Dont know if we have used the correct seal so any help would be appreciated. Also is does the damaged foam cause a problem or is it cosmetic or may cause a problem? Had no problems at all - it seems to be well balanced and although you know the van is there it handles really well. . Below. Cruiser is the more compact length-wise; Cruiseliner features a large front storage boot allowing you to take away all your holiday essentials. Could I suggest that you weigh the van on a weighbridge first to check/confirm the weights. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. 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. Trip Reports posted on feathersandphotos.com.au Go to Forums then Trip Reports. Put some masking tape on the panels at the ends of the tapeto mark the positions. I know other Avanners with both Off Road vans and standard jobs like ours who travel on dirt a lot. , http://alinerownersclub.org/diy/roof-springs-and-bungees/, Also something I wrote a while back. Torsion and compression are reduced by pressed hole cross-members, with intelligent engineering also increasing strength and protecting electrical wiring. Driving me crazy! , Have a look at this below. On the back of my AlinerI had a large (long) wind out window, when visiting the cliff tops on the Nullabor, there was a howling northerly wind blowing out to sea. We drove in ok and parked sideways in the parking lot near the cliffs. As we were walking back to the van SWMBO said she thought the rear window was lifting. I had tighly closed with the chain and the window levers were down inside (I also had something on them to stop them fromvibrating up when down- Velcro I think). Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Mazda BT50 towing a 22'6" Aussie Humpback. We recieved our brand new van with 30+ defects on it. Drive away price is inclusive of all on road costs. 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. 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. All I Book a Consultation 03 9870 6102. As a ex Avan owner try standing near the middle and close to front of the inside, make sure the sides are already down and push up on the front section roof. Like owning a 4x4 (I am in a 4x4 club) 98% of my time is driving in 2 wheel drive on bitumen. We bought a good Fiat Ducato Avan from Avan Nowra Steve was the Sales person who sold us the M6. Thanks, Sam.What will your new ATM be and how hard was it to get the new specifications certified?Alan. It could be that your roof springs (one in each corner) have become weak. The budget we are looking at is $20K to $25K. They managed to make that happen for us and we were very grateful. 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. For Avan Nowra once the deal is done service response in our instance is non existent. 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. I get around 11L/100km with my 07 XT man towing my camper trailer but it is only 450kg fully loaded and sits lower than the A-Vans with less wind resistance. 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. 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 ! Very poor. My mate rolled up with his brand new Avan Adventurer and it's really nice. I took it on dirt and corrigated roads, SLOWLY. at home"Leaning forward to see whats coming". 13's from a petrol is quite good, my old vx ss avg 13's not towing and babying it! The new sleek designs are a breeze to tow giving you greater fuel economy. 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. The entire process takes a matter of minutes. 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? When did Avan sell the company/change ownership ?? Hi we are new to caravaning & just sold our Jayco Hawk Outback which we had for a few years & loved it "no probs". Perhaps take your van to a strut fitter and see what they recommend. 2023 ProductReview.com.au Pty. I have witnessed a Kimberley Cub with a broken suspension heading into Lawn Hill (on it's Maiden Voyage) luckily under warranty. 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 will sort us out ATM and clearance wise :) We also changed the chains, jockey wheel and hitch to ensure better function and weight specifications. 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 Body of the Avan is (as far as I have seen)is no different to the standard unit. Therese, Hi I do not have instructions for your type of monitor They are simple to understand. -- Edited by elliemike on Wednesday 12th of December 2012 08:34:44 PM. 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. 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. 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'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. Easy job. On the road it is subjected to water, grit, oils etc and probably worth checking out in your maintainence schedule. We only detected this when laying on the bed it could be heard purring through the pillow. 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. Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta. 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. Help?Cliff. But I just scratch my head to Alan! Avan Jensen 609 Adventure Pack Whether youre hiking, car camping, or caravanning, youll need supplies for your getaway. , I would certainly recommend joining the Avan Club of Australia http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/479/Home/. Contact Us for an obligation free quote! I finally finished the job this morning, went with original quoted size of 3/4 inch (nearest metric) as the degraded foam had compressed. 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. Cupboards fallen off the wall, Three way fridge came adrift and the condenser unit split and fridge written off. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Camping gear has unsurprisingly been at the top of a lot of shopping lists this summer. WebAvan RVs have Centurion Chassis made with hot dipped galvanised steel that protects them from corrosion. I had an A'liner (2B floor plan) for 7 years and the times with that were the most enjoyable in our camping experience. WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. That is interesting what you say about the tyre pressures and maybe the reason is as you have suggested. A TVAN is a great up market off-road Campertrailer. 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. Welcome Fran. Sorry about the green. That was the colour of the link 'till I made it clickable, so I'm stuck with it for the rest of this post. I have carried the method devised by Rockwood/Flagstaff engineers a step forward. Now all older A-Frame owners can have the most efficient method of installing these gas springs installed on their A-frame trailers on any location no matter what the obstacle. Further details in the disclaimer. 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. Have you had anything rattle loose or fall off or sustain any damage in general? The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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