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If you search on the net for PRESSURIZING Caravans or something similar you will find pictures and articles about this subject. 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. Web2010 Avan CRUISELINER 5.9m (19ft) * If the price does not contain the notation that it is "Drive Away", the price may not include additional costs, such as stamp duty and other I can't comment on a water reservoir's impact as I've never had one. There are various Roof Lifters available a previous posters have mentioned. 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. 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. 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. Contact your nearest Avan Camper Club and ask when they are having a meet up. It would flatten a battery in 227 days in theory. Charges. Any DIY devices to help me (a solo woman traveler) lift the roof of my Avan Cruiseliner? 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 Incidentally a quick Google shows, there are some older X-Trail models (up to 2014) that only have a 1300kg towing capacity. We cant find online instructions/user manual for the control panel (water tank level, 12v battery charge etc). MY'03 XS AT offroad; MY10 Triton / L200 GLX-R MY'97 Outback RIP. http://alinerownersclub.org/ The American Site. Lots of info. The hose fuses in our M6 are under the dinning table seat. IMO they are not built well enough. This dealership will turn people off the AVAN brand which would be a real shame the vans are awesome its just this dealer that is disgraceful. We had an earlier 2000 model and it had the lower walls which meant it had the smaller fridge, around about that time they started to bring them out with higher walls and a larger fridge, can't remember the capacity now, will be on the A'van website somewhere. Just a tip Hans, if you are able to choose the way you park your van (in a caravan park allocated bayyou may not be able to) and there are extremely high winds, park the van towing end first facing the wind, not the rear of the van facing the wind. If you don't have a choice on the way you face your van, best to wait until the wind has died down. We averaged around 13.4 lts/100ks which I thought my motto in life ! 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. 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. Spread the laughter Share the cheer Let's be happy While we're here. They usually stock a range of self adhesive foam strips of various densities. Avan Campers Avan Campers Caravans amp Motorhomes. Whether youre hiking, car camping, or caravanning, youll need supplies for your getaway. 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.. 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. It was also handed over in a filthy state, despite being brand new. ALKO IRS standard axle. The entire process takes a matter of minutes. Here are some highly rated camping products you can buy, and some of the best stores to buy them at. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. I contacted Avan and was told that the foam is 3/4 x3/4 h/density..maybe 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. 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. We are unable to get the ac power to work. Camping gear has unsurprisingly been at the top of a lot of shopping lists this summer. We have just purchased a 2007 avan hard roof pop top. I shudder to think of how people go with some of the big ball weights. 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. $44,910. Also dumb question maybe but do the lights/toilet flush only work on 12v? The same for Gey Waste . I am in the process of buying a (new to me) car. 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. 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. How do you stop the top roof domes from coming open during travel? Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. Yes - it seems like a reasonable number. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Thanks it does sound easy but thanks to some great advice on this forum we should make the right choice. 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.. After this I will begin to get serious about finding an 'outback rig' and will take all comments and suggestions as a learning curve to begin the next stage. Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ? That upgrade might help. I think you are right. 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. 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! Dealer offered to fix defects with silicone. Hi Tina, that is a simple one to fix. 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. It has an on/off switch. . Hope this is of use. 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 was in my car manual.I pull with an old Hilux, which can only tow 1800kg and 150kg on the ball. It cools the van by one degree. 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 Mike and thanks for the info re type of foam. Just a note, don't over tighten and there should be a sleeve inside each end of the pipe line that supports the pipe at the joint. 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. Or get the Avan agent near you to replace them, they have to replace the Bungee Cord as well when doing this job. They managed to make that happen for us and we were very grateful. 20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment. Cheers, Does anyone have a PDF copy of the Avan Cruiseliner (2B) Owner's/User's Manual? 2 months later the new battery is now dead and showed 4v. Also and most importantly, it doesn't take into account the (unlikely but potential) injury or death of others due to the overloading. Manager extremely rude, would not answer phone calls or emails. The budget we are looking at is $20K to $25K. I never use my system as I have no problems with the roof but my wife does. You would get a lot of help on their Members Only Website when you become a member. Hi Alan, there has been a lot of online conversations of late around the 'baggage' allowance. Michael took my credit card details and said he would hold the van for 2 weeks while we waited for our insurance to process. 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. Hi Mike, I sourced the tape from Clark Rubber and as per your suggestion chose the closed cell tape. Vic, yes I know what you mean by no offroad model, which is the one dissapointment I can see so far. Hi Bruce think about joining the Facebook group Avan Motorhomes. You should be able to see if it has deteriorated, ie, torn, stretched, etc or like my rear panel almost completely "rotted"away. G'day Hako, yes, the damaged foam can be a problem as it is a weatherproofing seal and not cosmetic. Like Marj., I have a Hi-Ace Campervan. Mine has a Solar Panel on the roof. I still have not got mine done yet, but am definitely going to when I can. Just press a button then, and it's up in seconds. 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. 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. Goes through the Adventure Plus pack in detail. Get the "Closed Cell" type seal From Clarkes. 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. I've not seen an Avan roof, but I did have a HiAce with a pop top, and also a Kombi. 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. What a joke. . We bought a brand new A-Van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus.Within days the door handle fell off in our hands. 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. Just one problem .. the water pump??? ! And, I'll beerecting the roofon my own each time. we are powering it with a small Mower battery 100amp hr. Drive Away $44,650* Excl. 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. Age is an attitudeNOT a condition. Going into remote areas without the skills to handle minor maintenance and failures needs to be considered. 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! There are similar winch type systems that people have made. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age). Although I feel the Adventure Pack suspension is a bit softer than the Independent Rubber Suspension of the Alko Axle. 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. 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). Luckily I had some wire on board so used that to secure the hinges and tied down the roof with ropes. Very poor. via the Savannah Way, Gibb River Road Derby Broome etc. If you already have an avan go to the other caravan bloke in town, polite, knows what he is doing, and does it in a timely manner. Just purchased the Avan Aspire 555 from Nowra. A TVAN is a great up market off-road Campertrailer. Given th, When contacting this dealer with regard to warranty problems I was referred to Pakenham. , I would certainly recommend joining the Avan Club of Australia http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/479/Home/. I am going to change the springs sometime this year on ours but there is no rush. Can I suggest you join Avaners 2 sites on Facebook where a whole lot if Avaners are happy to help! Again under warranty. 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. Evidently there's an derogatory term of a 'Man' look that has been applied to me from time to time :) In my unit the extension cord is hard wired so can't be tested by me. BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL .. Hi Happy Traveller. What is the best way to remove the old foam seals on an A'VAN Cruiseliner before installing the new foam. All the bits that come loose in a standard unit will come loose in the Adventure Package unit. 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. In case I am indisposed while away in the van, Ellie can put the roof up with ease. I measured the current with everything off. 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 We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason. WebThe standard unit carrying load Avan applies is: Single Axle; 300kg. What some consider OFF ROAD is normal travelling for others. 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. 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. 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. 600-1200 kilometres of corrugations" . So this method was the last resort and it does work and very well as you can see at the above link. The adventure pack has a coil spring Trailing Arm Suspension and more ground clearance. 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. Not quite exactly sure what piece you mean (we have an Avan Cruiser)picture? 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. Neither of those options suited us, so we kept the van. So many choices.. I hope this post helps you overcome the problem facing all A-frame trailer owners with ever deforming roof springs as they age and bend. There is little resale value to a trailer when the panels cannot be easily lifted. Was very happy with our 2005 van but will be looking elsewhere due to the poor construction . That's only 60 odd ks but with the extras in the car it keeps us legal. If you go on any rough road things will come loose in any van if you are not prepared. The numbers from AVAN vary. Charges Motorhome 20267 km 4 people Dealer Used NSW Contact seller View details 20 Compare 2014 Avan Owen Limited We have a huge network across Australia.View our dealer network page to locate your nearest dealer location. With additional size and living space, the Cruiser and Cruiseliner models feature higher road clearance, upgraded chassis and bigger tyres than the Aliner model. Like all campers and caravans (even OFF ROADERS) you will have lots of stuff rattle loose and come adrift. Duh , thanks for the reminder "windy condition ", Thanks for posting the photo of the clips.. The retailer keeps referring back to A-van.It is not integral. 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). However some say they are not meant for 'off road' driving. Also is does the damaged foam cause a problem or is it cosmetic or may cause a problem? to figure out how to deal with this situation. Govt. http://www.aroundoz.com/a_clinic.htm Another interesting site. 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. Since I plan to go off road touring I am now leaning back towards either a small Jayco (Flite or Finch) or a customised light weight slide on for my ute. I will never buy another product from this company. I hope you're pleasantly surprised, but I suspect it will not be so. I push the pop-top of our caravan up internally, and wouldnt want anything heavier than that its a straight push up though. 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 I think it might be the fridge. Avan allow an amount of additional weight (Carrying Load) for each individual unit manufactured above the initial manufactured Tare Weight of the unit. It might simply be tightening or resealing a joint. My mate rolled up with his brand new Avan Adventurer and it's really nice. WebI have not picked up my Avan Cruisliner at Nowra yet because we have had so much rain. Cheers Bob. 2019 Isuzu D-Max dual cab, canopy, Fulcrum suspension; 2011 17' Jayco Discovery poptop Outback, We have a 2005 Avan Cruiseliner. Recieved bunk ladder from factory with an appaling message on the package (and also a part missing from the ladder) Steer clear of this company, i wish we did. Ours has never been off the bitumen. We asked the dealer/factory to send a bunk ladder that never came with the van. Just bought an Avan Adventure Plus Love it. It would not be worth your time talking with Michael at AVAN Super Centre in Campbellfield. 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. . I charged monthly to keep the battery topped up but eventually found the battery was totally dead. Can't help you with off-road mods to an Aliner. 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. 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. 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. This is an Adventure Plus with Solar Panel.The battery capacity has been a problem from day one. If its not the above and you've eliminated the extension cord and the power source is definitely live, sounds like it's service centre time. CRUISELINER ALINER Avan SPORTLINER A van Tasmania May 11th, 2018 - electrical wiring running I have 2007 cruise liner cant find drain for air con. Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta. 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. -- Edited by elliemike on Wednesday 12th of December 2012 08:34:44 PM. Did you have to isolate BOTH pairs or just the heavy duty pair? Ask the salesperson or do an online search. What a magic area you travelled , we adore those areas, brings back memories of some of our great treks. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. Thanks for the info guys, some good information there. But I just scratch my head to Alan! 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. - ormaybe it was something else ??). Although smaller than bigger A'van models I can't see why it would not work with them. 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. If they can do this, wouldn't that be similar to what would be needed for the "A" Van ? 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