That said, you can get a suspension upgrade that allows similar to what I did. The Plastic coating is coming off the frames around the dome windows is there a product we can use to cover them back up? There is no locking mechanism on the inside, just the winder. Also if you have a Fiat etc that Facebook page also. Turn the tap off and the pump then appears to stop however somehow the pump continues on its merry way whirring very very quietly in the background almost silently draining the battery. - Thomas Szasz, Hi MT, I had a 'Sportliner' for 3 years. 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/. A van Aliner 2018 Model Brand New Camper Trailers. ?His alternative was to design a see-saw arrangement to assist the lift. I haven't owned, or erected, an A-Van .. but perhaps this would be of assistance ? Could I suggest that you weigh the van on a weighbridge first to check/confirm the weights. My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel definately needs to be replaced. "We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason.". Its driving us crazy ! Just bought an Avan Adventure Plus Love it. I'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. There are various ways of getting a SLIGHT positive pressure inside a van. Thanks it does sound easy but thanks to some great advice on this forum we should make the right choice. Incidentally a quick Google shows, there are some older X-Trail models (up to 2014) that only have a 1300kg towing capacity. . Hi Tina, that is a simple one to fix. Contact your nearest Avan Camper Club and ask when they are having a meet up. WebSimple to erect Our Avan Awnings are easy to erect. All of the must not exceed the GVM, gross vehicle mass, allowed for your car. Perhaps take your van to a strut fitter and see what they recommend. When we did ours, the tare weight was not correct and had eaten well into the ATM (supposedly our 300kg ). Below. Further details in the disclaimer. I don't think so because the lifting height is too great, I would guess around four feet and only at the centre. 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). Go and hire a Cabin in the Campground and spend time talking to the members for advice. Thanks for the info guys, some good information there. It was also handed over in a filthy state, despite being brand new. 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. Can a power mover be fitted to a 2019 Cruiseliner? I'm currentlyusing a broom to assist the lift but this is very hit and miss, and not at all successful.Also, the head of the broom slipsagainstthe bottom sloping edge of the roof rather than lifting it efficiently; thentheroof starts to fold back down because I can't hold it up.So I start again., A lovely gentleman put the roof of my van up to demonstrate how easy it is (and it was for him), but I still can't do it. I just don'thave the upper body strength that seems to beneeded.. I will never buy another product from this company. we are powering it with a small Mower battery 100amp hr. 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. I never use my system as I have no problems with the roof but my wife does. Yes - it seems like a reasonable number. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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. Sorry to hear about it, but it was the cheapest way they built the van in the cheapest possible way same with the suspension it's lousy if you want to go off road a little bit but for the rip I suggest put some the elastic banned around the winding knob to stop it from unwinding itself it could help when you shut it put elastic band closest to the base of the winder and that should help as it rattles loose on travel and slowly opens other than that you need to put latches on the outside off the Dome but you need somebody to do that. 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. Web2022 Avan Cruiseliner 1D. The Australian AVAN CLUB is a great organisation with clubs in each state. Was told by the dealer that they all look like that. Contact Us for an obligation free quote! Avan cruiseliner Ducted A/C will never work as it should. The air conditioner is not large enough to cool the van. The van volume is quite small and has a 2.2 KW air conditioner fitted as standard which is sized correctly but in practice does not work. My vehicle is a 2.8lt Toyota Hilux 4x4 utility with over axle leaf shocks together with ENCORE BIG BORE 4X4 shock absorbers. 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. 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.. of them ? Mine is strapped down. 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. Dougwe, yes the upgraded chassis/suspension would be a minimum I think also, and I did have a look underneath and agree that the axle is still a bit low. 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. Donohue, Plenty, and lots of others over the years. *Both Cruiser and Cruiseliner now offer optional titanium finish with black checkerplate protection for your camper. Although I feel the Adventure Pack suspension is a bit softer than the Independent Rubber Suspension of the Alko Axle. Cruiser's new sleek designs are a breeze to tow, giving you greater fuel economy. Spread the laughter Share the cheer Let's be happy While we're here. 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. After numerous personal contacts the flyscreen has still not been replaced. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help. 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. Gwynnie- Matildatraveller, 'The self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.' All I MY'03 XS AT offroad; MY10 Triton / L200 GLX-R MY'97 Outback RIP. Just purchased the Avan Aspire 555 from Nowra. I finally finished the job this morning, went with original quoted size of 3/4 inch (nearest metric) as the degraded foam had compressed. 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). Had no trouble lifting the roof section on any of these. Yes it was smaller but build wise the same. 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. 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. 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. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Wondering about ShortNorth ? It will be a bit limiting not to have that capability with the Avan when we want to get off the beaten track. Hi Terry, we're pretty ancient with a 2004 model so it might have changed, but there was no manual with ours. 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. via the Savannah Way, Gibb River Road Derby Broome etc. Also and most importantly, it doesn't take into account the (unlikely but potential) injury or death of others due to the overloading. Should this be OK? Thanks, GaryKelly. I too have had a HiAce with a poptop, and also a Mercedes poptop. Agree with you about bending your kness, and having straight arms but this is altogether different. One of the earlier people to post a message regarding this provided a link to a site showing the roof being raised. My problem is that I don't have the strength to lift the roof more than thefirst few cms that you see in the video.. 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. 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. Cheers, Does anyone have a PDF copy of the Avan Cruiseliner (2B) Owner's/User's Manual? 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 So just replacing the factory springs could destroy your roof panels. 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. Hi Bruce think about joining the Facebook group Avan Motorhomes. , Due to the overwhelming negative responses everyone has passed onto me regarding the AVAN it is DEFINITELY NOT a consideration off road option for me. 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. It must be very handy having such a clever wife to be able to make the awnings/annex like that also. Our suspension is pretty tired (2004) so after years of uming and ahing we're going to upgrade the suspension and redo the ATM certification. We have for instance a Pressure System to keep the dust out. How do you open the 12v fuse boxcover in 2015 avan cruiseliner? 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 we're bushing it for a while we carry the equivalent of a second tank in Jerry cans in the car and depending where we're camping we usually can get another fill up if we go somewhere where there's potable water. My question is the weight and towing. I measured the current with everything off. Hope this is of use. Hi - just wondered if there was anybody else there who is towing an Avan folding camper with a Forester. 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. Then fill your fresh water to see which gauge has changed so that is Fredh water. 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? 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.. Think the 100 mm blower puts in about 270 cubic litres a minute. 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. What state are you in, nothing on your profile ? This is an Adventure Plus with Solar Panel.The battery capacity has been a problem from day one. E.g. The chassis/suspension upgrade and larger tyres would be a must have option I think. We have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. 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. 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. Thanks for any help you can give! I had an A'liner (2B floor plan) for 7 years and the times with that were the most enjoyable in our camping experience. Could you please tell me more about this, thank you. This is the hooks on my pop top to hold it down. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Mazda BT50 towing a 22'6" Aussie Humpback. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. 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. Contact Details. Further details in the disclaimer. Camping gear has unsurprisingly been at the top of a lot of shopping lists this summer. 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 (with new strong factory-metal springs) the owner wanted to start with four each 75 pound force springs because the (bathroom scale) measured weight of 30 pounds at the end indicated that 100 pounds of force was needed at the point of application. What was missed is that the force when compressed is not 75 pounds. It raised based on the design characteristics of the gas spring to as much as 50% higher. So where she needed 200 pounds to raise the roof panels--she was seeing 225 pounds with the initial installation. That is why you see these panels rise on their own! *Add 200mm travel height and allow for extra weight with 'Adventure Pack' option. -- Edited by elliemike on Wednesday 12th of December 2012 08:34:44 PM. We are looking to upgrade to a Jayco Discovery Outback shower model or an Avan Jack, we have heard somenegative comments about both & idon't mind saying i have the jitters about buying either! Mike, thank you for your input and advice. 600-1200 kilometres of corrugations" . 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 push the pop-top of our caravan up internally, and wouldnt want anything heavier than that its a straight push up though. 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. 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. Thanks for the links too, I'll peruse them over the next few days. , Have a look at this below. We have a huge network across Australia.View our dealer network page to locate your nearest dealer location. I leave in a weekon my first solo trip sowill feel much more confident if I have a solution to this before I leave.. They can be stiffened up to do it. I presume this is not an Avan accessory but after market product. 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 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. We rather like our little Aliner, and I'm sure if you make the decision to buy one, you won't regret it. Once it is sold, not their problem apparently. Age is an attitudeNOT a condition. I called him on the 14th day to finalise purchase and he said he sold it to a local couple would paid cash. I would never have taken it "off road". Of course, take extra care along uneven surfaces, avoid hard impacts and heavy landings and never cross waters at or above floor level. 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). It is called a "Gen Mini Mover" approx $330.00 delivered. Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.. Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward". The hose fuses in our M6 are under the dinning table seat. to figure out how to deal with this situation. Yes we did accidentally leave the switch on. Make sure the Nylon (Polystone) guides are still in place at the end of the Top Roof Panel. , http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/images/DL_477_.pdf. We walked in, fell in love with the van and wanted to take it then and there as we had traveled from Canberra. 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 just use a Bilge Blower Fan drawing in outside air through a dust filter. 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. Must ask her what her consumption is. I have noted in my travels a Brand new Kimberley Camper with a broken suspension, Large new off road you beut caravan with fridge fallen out of its cabinet, sky domes ripped off in slip stream. Drive away price is inclusive of all on road costs. at home"Leaning forward to see whats coming". You need to read all the facts about weight before buying the new vehicle. 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. Without it I don't think it would last long. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. Very poor. Unsealed roads for an Avan are a no no!, Thank you for all your experience and knowledge and responses. What do you mean by "hooks" Marj. Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. http://www.sccavanners.com/modifications.htm. 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. I think it Hi Sam-thanks for getting back on my query. Would never ever buy a Golf again. Things hadnt been finished properly, and they had no intention of fixing it. 2. just now found that during raising or lowering the roof, the vent surrounds contact the WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. Thethford N304M3 model, but its cooling just fine and there,s no water in the drip tray. I took it on dirt and corrigated roads, SLOWLY. 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? ? Do you have a Pic. Consider if not already a member joining the Avan group on Facebook and if you have a Fiat the Fiat Ducato Group. Our old van has done most off the roads such as GRR four times , GCR three times, Borroloola Roper Road. When the finance was declined he refused to refund me. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Help?Cliff. Please check with your dealer prior to purchase. Thanks guys for all your comments and feed back. Thanks amillion for your input though - it's much appreciated. Do I need to replace the internal charger? 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! I bought a Redarc charger which seemed to work well when doing the initial charge-up of the new battery. I am only small and have great difficulty. 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. 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. 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.. Your lights won't only work on 12v but also 240v when you plug it into say a caravan site. Keeps opening in transit. We tried the van for 2 days. I have been told that even with the offroad pack, these trailers will come home a bit loose inside..any opinions? Put some masking tape on the panels at the ends of the tapeto mark the positions. 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. I would like to fit an extra watertank to an Avan Cruiser. Keep away!! Just buying a new one (or secondhand) and taking it on long trips on unsealed roads I would not recommend. I think you are right. Finance available. !, "The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished" - Benjamin Franklin. 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. No worries Hans, I nearly got caught a couple of times both putting up and pulling down in windy conditions. 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. With additional size and living space, the Cruiser and Cruiseliner models feature higher road clearance, upgraded chassis and bigger tyres than the Aliner model. My rear foam both sides has totally disintegrated and needs replacing. Book a Consultation 03 9870 6102. 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. Lots of help available there, Hi we have a new to us avan Frances. 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. 2 months later the new battery is now dead and showed 4v. Like all campers and caravans (even OFF ROADERS) you will have lots of stuff rattle loose and come adrift. 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. 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. The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change 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. (see below link). There is one in each corner. 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? Thanks Mike for all your thoughts, muchly appreciated, I'm country breed and have been living in the bush most of my life. Tarry forward - not backward '' 2005 Aliner that was desperately needing a simple method of raising the panels. Our dealer network page to locate your nearest Avan camper Club and ask when they are having a up. Need to read all the facts about weight before buying the new vehicle age,., allowed for your car have lots of stuff rattle loose and come adrift it hi Sam-thanks getting! 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