WebAvan Review by Caravan World. Avan themselves dont seem to care about there products once it leaves the factory. Of course, take extra care along uneven surfaces, avoid hard impacts and heavy landings and never cross waters at or above floor level. I took the battery to Battery Workd who kindly replaced it after testing. Can I suggest you join Avaners 2 sites on Facebook where a whole lot if Avaners are happy to help! A TVAN is a great up market off-road Campertrailer. Goes through the Adventure Plus pack in detail. 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.. Its driving us crazy ! It has an on/off switch. Someone should be held accountable. Hi Bruce think about joining the Facebook group Avan Motorhomes. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The numbers from AVAN vary. Was told by the dealer that they all look like that. 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. My mate rolled up with his brand new Avan Adventurer and it's really nice. It happened to me on my last journey. 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 found that by using my legs rather than arms, it was easier to lift. We have just bought extension cord and adaptors but no luck, Unfortunately no practical suggestions other than individually checking switches (on) and fuses (set). What I need though is something that can handle some offroad camping and would need to get one that has the upgraded chassis/suspension. Any suggestions/tips appreciated. I took it on dirt and corrigated roads, SLOWLY. (see below link). We have a huge network across Australia.View our dealer network page to locate your nearest dealer location. Vickie, ex Bricklayer 20 years & 33 years Carpet Cleaning. My rear foam both sides has totally disintegrated and needs replacing. Webproblem YouTube. From winch types, Gas Struts, Air bags. It is called a "Gen Mini Mover" approx $330.00 delivered. 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. Does anyone have a simple suggestion on a step we may be missing? 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. I'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. There is one in each corner. Does anyone know or have any experience with this type of small camper please:? Mike, thank you for your input and advice. 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). 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. Given th, When contacting this dealer with regard to warranty problems I was referred to Pakenham. 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. Hi Mike and thanks for the info re type of foam. 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. "We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason.". Any DIY devices to help me (a solo woman traveler) lift the roof of my Avan Cruiseliner? 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. What is the best way to remove the old foam seals on an A'VAN Cruiseliner before installing the new foam. 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? Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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. I just use a Bilge Blower Fan drawing in outside air through a dust filter. Hi Terry, we're pretty ancient with a 2004 model so it might have changed, but there was no manual with ours. 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 ). 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. , Not all dirt roads are Horrendous, Rutted, Corrugated trials of driving on them. We recieved our brand new van with 30+ defects on it. Can you advise what tyre pressure we should have when on road travelling for our Golf Camper - Bush Challenger 4 - its been a couple of years since we have been on the road :). 4.44m. They managed to make that happen for us and we were very grateful. Its driving us crazy ! 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. Hi we are new to caravaning & just sold our Jayco Hawk Outback which we had for a few years & loved it "no probs". ALKO IRS standard axle. I will check tonight when it is dark in case I'm measuring a small charging current as opposed to a draining current.Most of the current was on the light weight pair. After numerous personal contacts the flyscreen has still not been replaced. Keeps opening in transit. 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. Get the "Closed Cell" type seal From Clarkes. We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason. 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. 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. G'day Brian and Jim, thanks for that, I will give them a call. 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. , http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/images/DL_477_.pdf. Cruiser's new sleek designs are a breeze to tow, giving you greater fuel economy. 600-1200 kilometres of corrugations" . If there's a way you can bend your legs and use straight arms to position yourself before lifting, and then use the extra power of your legs to lift, that may help. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. Cupboards fallen off the wall, Three way fridge came adrift and the condenser unit split and fridge written off. 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. I have placed the instructions I put together. 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. You need to read all the facts about weight before buying the new vehicle. 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. 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! 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. * Pricing is based on a standard 2019 model. Check everything and think "is that going to be a problem over e.g. yep, you are right regarding acetone; I had the van taped and covered for that reason but guess what? 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. My question is the weight and towing. 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. Hi Tina, that is a simple one to fix. 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! Its attached under the aluminium strip above the boot hinge (bolted and silicone). Again under warranty. 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. 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. WebI have not picked up my Avan Cruisliner at Nowra yet because we have had so much rain. I shudder to think of how people go with some of the big ball weights. 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. We have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. The chassis/suspension upgrade and larger tyres would be a must have option I think. Doug, I think the van with the flat roof you were talking about was a Coromal camper trailer (similar to an Avan camper but with a flat roof bit on top), they had struts on the side but they no longer make them, they had a lot of leaking problems with the roofs, there are still a few around on the market. Coromal still make the camper trailer that is similar to the Jayco ones, but that is not the one I am talking about. As well as the bungy cords Doug, the inside springs weaken over time too and may have to be replaced, although uncommon. I also added some extra nylon flat stripsbetweenthe roof and bodyoverlaps (available as Avan parts) they made the roof part easier when raising and they didn't "stick". 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. General disclaimer: All third party trademarks, images and copyrights on this page are used for the purpose of comparative advertising, criticism or review. Can't help you with off-road mods to an Aliner. Absolutely disgusting customer service. They usually stock a range of self adhesive foam strips of various densities. The entire process takes a matter of minutes. Did you have to isolate BOTH pairs or just the heavy duty pair? Cruiser is the more compact length-wise; Cruiseliner features a large front storage boot allowing you to take away all your holiday essentials. 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. Other van with aluminum everywhere, and OFF ROAD everything, again a maiden voyage. Welcome and safe travels. 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. Drive away price is inclusive of all on road costs. at home"Leaning forward to see whats coming". Does the torsion bar suspension cope with it OK? Ive found nothing so far but will keep looking. So many choices.. WebEffortless Avan Cruiseliner Setup YouTube May 6th, 2018 - How to set up an Avan Cruiseliner View it at our Canopy Downunda Shade Canopy and privacy screens for Avan Sportliner Aliner Cruiser and Cruiseliner A van Aliner Reviews ProductReview com au May 2nd, 2018 - A van Aliner 24 customer reviews Being a solo female owner of an Avan Aliner 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). Finance available. Try doing short trips on dirt like 20 ks or so to see how the vehicle handles it. The salesman also pointed out the different dome options you mention as well, and I can definitely see the benefits of the larger ones. WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. Michael took my credit card details and said he would hold the van for 2 weeks while we waited for our insurance to process. It was in my car manual.I pull with an old Hilux, which can only tow 1800kg and 150kg on the ball. Trip Reports posted on feathersandphotos.com.au Go to Forums then Trip Reports. 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. 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. We bought a good Fiat Ducato Avan from Avan Nowra Steve was the Sales person who sold us the M6. A van Aliner 2018 Model Brand New Camper Trailers. Hi I have an AVAN Cruiseliner Adventure Pack Plus. 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 have been told that even with the offroad pack, these trailers will come home a bit loose inside..any opinions? You should be able to see if it has deteriorated, ie, torn, stretched, etc or like my rear panel almost completely "rotted"away. Easy job. Could you please tell me more about this, thank you. There is no locking mechanism on the inside, just the winder. I haven't owned, or erected, an A-Van .. but perhaps this would be of assistance ? We rather like our little Aliner, and I'm sure if you make the decision to buy one, you won't regret it. Damn ,,, we need an Avan ,,, you guys have so much fun with them, There are 3 types of people in this world, Ones who make it happen, the second who watches what happens and the third who wonders what happened. Had no problems at all - it seems to be well balanced and although you know the van is there it handles really well. 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. 12V Camper Modifications CamperTrailerAustralia com au. On the road it is subjected to water, grit, oils etc and probably worth checking out in your maintainence schedule. 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. , 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. Drive Away $44,650* Excl. Camper Trailer. 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