, Not all dirt roads are Horrendous, Rutted, Corrugated trials of driving on them. I leave in a weekon my first solo trip sowill feel much more confident if I have a solution to this before I leave.. Drive Away $44,650* Excl. 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). at home"Leaning forward to see whats coming". Hi Mike, I sourced the tape from Clark Rubber and as per your suggestion chose the closed cell tape. I took it on dirt and corrigated roads, SLOWLY. I took the battery to Battery Workd who kindly replaced it after testing. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. http://alinerownersclub.org/ The American Site. Driving sensibly and not Overloading the van also help trememdously., If you are not prepared to do the odd on the road bit of maintenance or repair, I would steer away from an Avan., -- Edited by elliemike on Monday 2nd of November 2020 09:06:33 PM. Our old van has done most off the roads such as GRR four times , GCR three times, Borroloola Roper Road. CRUISELINER ALINER Avan SPORTLINER A van Tasmania May 11th, 2018 - electrical wiring running I have heard of people using duck tap to hold them closed by taping around the sides on to the roofyou may need to keep a few rolls onboard. All I Thanks guys for all your comments and feed back. (I am researching all the regular (e-bay, caravanandcamping.com, RV traders, Gumtree and campertrailer.com sites but don't have a good plan) Gwynnie at matildatraveller, Have you at this time any ideas or plans of the roads/areas you would like to travel. We cant find online instructions/user manual for the control panel (water tank level, 12v battery charge etc). However, I am puzzled about what is written on the compliance plates. Absolutely disgusting customer service. 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 shudder to think of how people go with some of the big ball weights. Every step of the process is made to be as simple as possible and to result in an awning that is safe, secure and sturdy. 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 know other Avanners with both Off Road vans and standard jobs like ours who travel on dirt a lot. That is interesting what you say about the tyre pressures and maybe the reason is as you have suggested. 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. 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'd also do a complete rewire/build for the 12V system with solar too, and probably modify the 240V as well. 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. We averaged around 13.4 lts/100ks which I thought Goes through the Adventure Plus pack in detail. 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 ! they are only about $6 each. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ? Any other info (suggestions) at all on using these for off road would be appreciated. Had no trouble lifting the roof section on any of these. 600-1200 kilometres of corrugations" . Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. Michael took my credit card details and said he would hold the van for 2 weeks while we waited for our insurance to process. 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. It was also handed over in a filthy state, despite being brand new. It might simply be tightening or resealing a joint. 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. It is called a "Gen Mini Mover" approx $330.00 delivered. I've just, recently bought a 12volt battery powered caravan unit which has proved a godsend as our driveway, at the gate end is only 2400mm wide so we have only about 150mm clearance each side. 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.. Try to get one with windout windows both back and front, and two or three roof hatches for flow through ventilation and better still with aircon if you can. I had a Heron 2.2 fitted to mine under the table, later many went with the ducted under bed aircon. Don't believe the guff about the peaked roof acting like a chimney to make it cooler inside, like any van, in hot weather they are hot. Mine had the normal independent suspension, later Avan boosted these with hydraulic shockies.. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/tips.html, http://www.avan.com.au/products_aliner.html (See floor layouts), http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/mods.html, -- Edited by Duh on Sunday 7th of July 2013 09:18:51 PM. Thanks for the info guys, some good information there. 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. My vehicle is a 2.8lt Toyota Hilux 4x4 utility with over axle leaf shocks together with ENCORE BIG BORE 4X4 shock absorbers. All the bits that come loose in a standard unit will come loose in the Adventure Package unit. Yes - it seems like a reasonable number. The chassis/suspension upgrade and larger tyres would be a must have option I think. Further details in the disclaimer. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age). Thanks it does sound easy but thanks to some great advice on this forum we should make the right choice. I've not seen an Avan roof, but I did have a HiAce with a pop top, and also a Kombi. 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.. 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 have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason.". Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta. We rather like our little Aliner, and I'm sure if you make the decision to buy one, you won't regret it. They all have their little problems. 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. Yes it was smaller but build wise the same. 2023 ProductReview.com.au Pty. Cupboards fallen off the wall, Three way fridge came adrift and the condenser unit split and fridge written off. Brian, that is a very comprehensive webpage, and it looks like you have yours set up well to suit your needs. It would not be worth your time talking with Michael at AVAN Super Centre in Campbellfield. All I know about them is that they are lightweight( 650kg) and easy to put up and tow. 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. It makes it easier when putting the new stuff back on in the correct place. 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. There are similar winch type systems that people have made. 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. 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. Incidentally a quick Google shows, there are some older X-Trail models (up to 2014) that only have a 1300kg towing capacity. 2 months later the new battery is now dead and showed 4v. Reported it to dealer and they were not interested. What do you mean by "hooks" Marj. ALKO IRS standard axle. 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. Its driving us crazy ! 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. In case I am indisposed while away in the van, Ellie can put the roof up with ease. Vickie, ex Bricklayer 20 years & 33 years Carpet Cleaning. Like owning a 4x4 (I am in a 4x4 club) 98% of my time is driving in 2 wheel drive on bitumen. Further details in the disclaimer. I presume this is not an Avan accessory but after market product. You dont pay over $50,000 to a dealer to get chicken $!?t. 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 Perhaps take your van to a strut fitter and see what they recommend. The numbers from AVAN vary. 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/. Particularly unethical in the cases where vans/trailers are optioned up without the purchaser being aware that the options are coming out of the ATM, not being added on to the AGM total (our first van situation). Web2005 Avan Cruiseliner, excellent condition (all books and receipts), 3 berth, stored under cover. ?? What is the best cover to buy for our cruiseliner 5 2016 please. For interestedforum members the closed cell adhesive code number is EPDM 414. Cheers Bob. Could I suggest that you weigh the van on a weighbridge first to check/confirm the weights. Seems reasonable to me too - not that I tow but just from stories around the campfire. Thanks, Sam.What will your new ATM be and how hard was it to get the new specifications certified?Alan. I push the pop-top of our caravan up internally, and wouldnt want anything heavier than that its a straight push up though. So just replacing the factory springs could destroy your roof panels. I'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. 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. We even asked another sales person to have him contact us again without response. 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? Again under warranty. However in saying this my level of actual 4X4 driving experience has been limited to the farm and mostly by my husband. I contacted Avan and was told that the foam is 3/4 x3/4 h/density..maybe This is an Adventure Plus with Solar Panel.The battery capacity has been a problem from day one. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I am in the process of buying a (new to me) car. How do you stop the top roof domes from coming open during travel? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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.. If you are a a Member of the Avan Club Australia you can peruse the Avan website for this subject certain it has been covered. 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. I measured the current with everything off. Its driving us crazy ! If it has leaked the dealer will certainly be aware of it and Im very curious to know that Can't help you with off-road mods to an Aliner. 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. 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. ! And, I'll beerecting the roofon my own each time. $44,910. 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. Manager extremely rude, would not answer phone calls or emails. Adventure Pack Chassis 80w Solar Panel Large Rear Winding Dome Large Front Winding Dome Independent Suspension Tow Away $47,990. If they can do this, wouldn't that be similar to what would be needed for the "A" Van ? All this need attention before taking the van onto the Dirt or encountering hundreds of Klms of Corrugations, Our van has been modified to do these sort of trips. I have had to renew all my seals on the Cruiseliner (2005) Think the seals used originaly were not Closed Cell type foam. 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. 4.44m. The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change depending on accessories which are fitted to your van. Govt. When you have your roof panels in the horizontal position and latched, run your finger along inside lower edge of aluminium edging, or bend down and look under and you will see a foam strip. Promises broken, lied to and delivered a brake defective dangerous vehicle. Bought avan despite salesman unable to answer the most basic questions about van. The van is 2.4 years old, not many problems previously, but this time the bumper bar broke from the tack welding, which is only about an inch long on all four spots and will not tolerate-too much jarring, it was a shock to us, could have been serious if it had released entirely from the van totally re traffic following. Was very happy with our 2005 van but will be looking elsewhere due to the poor construction . we are powering it with a small Mower battery 100amp hr. We walked in, fell in love with the van and wanted to take it then and there as we had traveled from Canberra. The awning also was not properly installed as the led lights were not wired in. Consider if not already a member joining the Avan group on Facebook and if you have a Fiat the Fiat Ducato Group. 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 see on that site a pic of the American version of the AustralianA'lite I used to have, some differences., Cheers, Gerty. Make sure the Nylon (Polystone) guides are still in place at the end of the Top Roof Panel. My vehicle and I will be put through some rather intense demonstrations of 'off road' driving. We have the Avan Cruiseliner which probably as you know is the big A framed van. 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. The Avan Club USA. I found that by using my legs rather than arms, it was easier to lift. Is this a known problem? 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. Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. No worries Hans, I nearly got caught a couple of times both putting up and pulling down in windy conditions. Yes, we had one fitted a purpleline, fitted by avan dealer. We have a 2003 Cruiseliner and the boot lid has been leaking along the bottom. 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. This is how mine is held down. There are either 4 or 6 of these. I may not have done the 2 middle ones up last time. You'll see what I mean when I come down Marj. Enquire More Info. 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. I think it Finance available. Torsion and compression are reduced by pressed hole cross-members, with intelligent engineering also increasing strength and protecting electrical wiring. Other van with aluminum everywhere, and OFF ROAD everything, again a maiden voyage. Just buying a new one (or secondhand) and taking it on long trips on unsealed roads I would not recommend. 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. 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 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. 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! ?His alternative was to design a see-saw arrangement to assist the lift. It would flatten a battery in 227 days in theory. Avan Campers Avan Campers Caravans amp Motorhomes. 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. Some more than others. For the information of non Avan owners, the front roof panel folds "over"rear panel, therefore the gap is greater at the front and narrower at the rear, but the rear measure's between 12-15mm (some distortion ). I never use my system as I have no problems with the roof but my wife does. 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. 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. The salesman, who knew nothing (yes, really) gave a heap of wrong information. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. I would like to fit an extra watertank to an Avan Cruiser. Went to update our 2005 avan only to find the quality of production has gone down hill dramatically. Not quite exactly sure what piece you mean (we have an Avan Cruiser)picture? !Dougwe - I'll also follow up your comment about the bungee straps. The retailer keeps referring back to A-van.It is not integral. We have for instance a Pressure System to keep the dust out. Webproblem YouTube. My mate rolled up with his brand new Avan Adventurer and it's really nice. 2019 Isuzu D-Max dual cab, canopy, Fulcrum suspension; 2011 17' Jayco Discovery poptop Outback, We have a 2005 Avan Cruiseliner. Why such a miserable 330 payload, which will not be enough when the water tanks are filled, cooking gear and food added, etc., when the suspension is clearly capable of much more? The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change Of course, take extra care along uneven surfaces, avoid hard impacts and heavy landings and never cross waters at or above floor level. Was told by the dealer that they all look like that. The gas struts do work, I had them on the side of one of my two Avan camper vans that I've had, they were on it when I bought it (after market fit). However as I said there are a few members of the Avan Club of Australia also using them. Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.. Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward". yep, you are right regarding acetone; I had the van taped and covered for that reason but guess what? I have placed the instructions I put together. This is the hooks on my pop top to hold it down. Govt. The entire process takes a matter of minutes. When switch turned on and the tap is opened the the pump is clearly audible. 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. I did take mine on a very rough corrugated and stony road near Nimbin that seemed to go on forever, a retaining bolt fell out of one ofthe overhead (when up) wind out hatches but otherwise survived that trip ok. Later towards the end of the 7 years, the large rear wind out window of mine worethrough the aluminium rivets on the three hinges that held it to the body, and I nearly lost the hatch into the Gt Australian Bight when a very strong Northerly wind (blowing out to sea) go under it, is SWMBO had not seen it in time before we turned into the wind it would have ended up over the cliff in the drinkmanaged to tie it down with coat hanger wire and ropes until I could get it fixed. When did Avan sell the company/change ownership ?? BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL .. Hi Happy Traveller. We have a huge network across Australia.View our dealer network page to locate your nearest dealer location. 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. Bit late, but having had an A'Van Camper Trailer (A shape) and a Jayco pop top I found that both had some initial teething problems (quality control issues) however Jayco wins on the repair/warrant issues hands down and is known for being one of the best in Oz even making good on things after expiry of the warranty for me and I have heard others say that too.You can ask other Jayco owners by going to the Jayco Website www.jayco.com.au (put in au or you'll get the US website) and look up Travel Diary under owners info. Just bought an Avan Adventure Plus Love it. 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. Gibb River Road, GCR, Strzelecki, Oodnadatta, Savannah Way (The dirt Bits) and lots more. You need to read all the facts about weight before buying the new vehicle. Hi Bruce think about joining the Facebook group Avan Motorhomes. We asked the dealer/factory to send a bunk ladder that never came with the van. 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. Did you have to isolate BOTH pairs or just the heavy duty pair? Dealer offered to fix defects with silicone. We had a Jayco Discovery pop top, although not an outback model and we were very pleased with it. Took it over some rather rough stuff and plenty of corrugations and met all our expectations. Given th, When contacting this dealer with regard to warranty problems I was referred to Pakenham. You could get the new car home and find you can't get inside it without exceeding GVM with the van attached. 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