Thanks guys for all your comments and feed back. Nice tight seal but a proper PITA job as access is not easy. 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 various ways of getting a SLIGHT positive pressure inside a van. Also if you have a Fiat etc that Facebook page also. (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. , http://alinerownersclub.org/diy/roof-springs-and-bungees/, Also something I wrote a while back. I have 2007 cruise liner cant find drain for air con. Hi Mike and thanks for the info re type of foam. Or get the Avan agent near you to replace them, they have to replace the Bungee Cord as well when doing this job. Choose a good setup that meets Most of your needs and expectations. 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change This is an Adventure Plus with Solar Panel.The battery capacity has been a problem from day one. From winch types, Gas Struts, Air bags. , http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/images/DL_477_.pdf. These high mobility campers are available in a range of layouts to suit the single adventurer or full family. Must ask her what her consumption is. 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. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. They managed to make that happen for us and we were very grateful. It is called a "Gen Mini Mover" approx $330.00 delivered. 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. We only detected this when laying on the bed it could be heard purring through the pillow. When the finance was declined he refused to refund me. What some consider OFF ROAD is normal travelling for others. 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. 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 -- Edited by elliemike on Wednesday 12th of December 2012 08:34:44 PM. They all have their little problems. Next stop will be Consumer Affairs VIC. http://www.avanwa.com.au/ , The foam is mainly to keep out dust, insects, draughtetc. Another thing to consider is the nylon strips you can also buy which help your panels slide over each other when closing the roof down and putting up etc, they wear or come off after awhile too and adding extra bits certainly help with the lifting by stoppingthe aluminium edging from sticking. In the past, I also replaced some of my foam bits, the stuff you get from Avan repairers/parts alreadyhas adhesive on one side (peel off protecting skin) for easy attachment, making sure old surface is clean etc. All of the must not exceed the GVM, gross vehicle mass, allowed for your car. 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. It was ok. On the 2nd trip out, neither the pump, nor the solar lights were working. 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. 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. You'll find lots of good info and help there. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. 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. Hope this is of use. 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. 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. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. G'day Duh, thank you for your post and comments; along with fellow posters I have been able to source the tape for the job.now comes the messy bit of cleaning old adhesive and fiddly access but a pretty cheap outcome at around $40.00 for all items including acetone, scraper. Here are some highly rated camping products you can buy, and some of the best stores to buy them at. Then fill your fresh water to see which gauge has changed so that is Fredh water. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help. What do you mean by "hooks" Marj. Especially important are what weight your car can tow and what weight it can accept on the towball. Also dumb question maybe but do the lights/toilet flush only work on 12v? Transport has no borders. We had a Avan WA club workshop over this weekend and changed the springs on one of our solo members Aliner. Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.. Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward". Web2008 Avan CRUISELINER 5.9m (19ft) $24,500* Excl. How do you keep front dome window locked. I called him on the 14th day to finalise purchase and he said he sold it to a local couple would paid cash. 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. If you don't get it done today, there's always tomorrow! I push the pop-top of our caravan up internally, and wouldnt want anything heavier than that its a straight push up though. Going into remote areas without the skills to handle minor maintenance and failures needs to be considered. CRUISELINER ALINER Avan SPORTLINER A van Tasmania May 11th, 2018 - electrical wiring running -- Edited by Brian Hovander on Monday 8th of May 2017 12:32:28 PM. 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 (give or take). Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age). - Thomas Szasz, Hi MT, I had a 'Sportliner' for 3 years. 2023 ProductReview.com.au Pty. Gibb River Road, GCR, Strzelecki, Oodnadatta, Savannah Way (The dirt Bits) and lots more. 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. 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". 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. - ormaybe it was something else ??). (1) Many are "armstrong models" (need muscles) and (2) does not offer much personal safety and protection for a lone traveller. They cost about $50 each maybe. He also promised to replace the rear right hand side fly screen and advised they had replaced the Awning. Thanks it does sound easy but thanks to some great advice on this forum we should make the right choice. WHY. !, "The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished" - Benjamin Franklin. 4.44m. There is no locking mechanism on the inside, just the winder. 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. Ask the salesperson or do an online search. 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.. Lots are well maintained roads that possibly will be closed when wet (this is for Protecting the road surface) Consider how much actual Dirt Road driving your rig will be doing. There are various Roof Lifters available a previous posters have mentioned. Seems reasonable to me too - not that I tow but just from stories around the campfire. It would not be worth your time talking with Michael at AVAN Super Centre in Campbellfield. There are similar winch type systems that people have made. Without it I don't think it would last long. Try doing short trips on dirt like 20 ks or so to see how the vehicle handles it. 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 I am going to change the springs sometime this year on ours but there is no rush. 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. 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. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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. 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! On the back of my AlinerI had a large (long) wind out window, when visiting the cliff tops on the Nullabor, there was a howling northerly wind blowing out to sea. We drove in ok and parked sideways in the parking lot near the cliffs. As we were walking back to the van SWMBO said she thought the rear window was lifting. I had tighly closed with the chain and the window levers were down inside (I also had something on them to stop them fromvibrating up when down- Velcro I think). Further details in the disclaimer. 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? I have added a link for the Cruiser (no boot)Cruisliner (has boot)showing specs etc below floor plans; http://www.avan.com.au/products_cruiser.html. Keep away!! I bought a Redarc charger which seemed to work well when doing the initial charge-up of the new battery. Layouts & features are subject to change without notice. http://www.aroundoz.com/a_clinic.htm Another interesting site. e abusive manager in Bathurst, I definitely would not recommend anybody go there, after sales service is non existent, and not worth the effort. It happened to me on my last journey. 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. 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. Thanks for your suggestions though.Duh - I'll follow up your suggestions regarding gas struts, the nylon flat strips and the lifting device. http://alinerownersclub.org/ The American Site. via the Savannah Way, Gibb River Road Derby Broome etc. I contacted Avan and was told that the foam is 3/4 x3/4 h/densitymaybe thats so for the front, but the rear foam is less & measuresmore around 15mm tops! 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. 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. We rather like our little Aliner, and I'm sure if you make the decision to buy one, you won't regret it. 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. 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. My question is the weight and towing. It cools the van by one degree. With this in mind I found an AVAN forum that is very helpful in 'Doctor Google' with the words.' taking an AVAN off road.' Yes, we had one fitted a purpleline, fitted by avan dealer. ALKO IRS standard axle. I took the battery to Battery Workd who kindly replaced it after testing. 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? 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Donohue, Plenty, and lots of others over the years. IT FALLS OFF. We have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. Just bought an Avan Adventure Plus Love it. 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. We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason. There also seems to be an increasing Police/Road Authority interest in the overloading area. Things hadnt been finished properly, and they had no intention of fixing it. 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. They usually stock a range of self adhesive foam strips of various densities. I measured the current with everything off. Hi we are new to caravaning & just sold our Jayco Hawk Outback which we had for a few years & loved it "no probs". Was offered a refund or to wait 12 months for a new one. (inside/lower edge of L shaped aluminium facing down when closed and latched). to figure out how to deal with this situation. 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. ! And, I'll beerecting the roofon my own each time. 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 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. Thanks Mike for all your thoughts, muchly appreciated, I'm country breed and have been living in the bush most of my life. They are easily changed. Was told by the dealer that they all look like that. A. It will be a bit limiting not to have that capability with the Avan when we want to get off the beaten track. What I need though is something that can handle some offroad camping and would need to get one that has the upgraded chassis/suspension. 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. Suggest you join this Nationalclub also, only $20 a year (plust$10joining fee)and you can attend any rally in Oz when travelling around, irrespective of what statebranch you belong to. at home"Leaning forward to see whats coming". Did you have to isolate BOTH pairs or just the heavy duty pair? I took it on dirt and corrigated roads, SLOWLY. Drive away price is inclusive of all on road costs. You need to read all the facts about weight before buying the new vehicle. I think it 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! Get the "Closed Cell" type seal From Clarkes. If they can do this, wouldn't that be similar to what would be needed for the "A" Van ? I presume this is not an Avan accessory but after market product. I had an A'liner (2B floor plan) for 7 years and the times with that were the most enjoyable in our camping experience. I had left the porer lead plugged in almost the whole time during the 2 months. The bumper bar on certain Avans is dangerous. I just use a Bilge Blower Fan drawing in outside air through a dust filter. However in saying this my level of actual 4X4 driving experience has been limited to the farm and mostly by my husband. 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. 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 ). Your lights won't only work on 12v but also 240v when you plug it into say a caravan site. Contact your nearest Avan Camper Club and ask when they are having a meet up. Again under warranty. Go and hire a Cabin in the Campground and spend time talking to the members for advice. Nissan Xtrail and despite having a heavy duty towbar the sticker inside the door says Automatic 1300kg towing. We bought a brand new A-Van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus.Within days the door handle fell off in our hands. The numbers from AVAN vary. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. They can be stiffened up to do it. All the bits that come loose in a standard unit will come loose in the Adventure Package unit. 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! 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. Most Avanners I know handle the trips into National Parks on the dirt OK Just take it easy, There are quite a few Tweaks and Modifications needed before doing those bigger sort of trips with any Avan Folding Camper. Webproblem YouTube. regards brett. 2023 ProductReview.com.au Pty. We bought a new Aliner last year and have been documenting all the mods that we've done to it, to give inspiration to other Aliner owners. I have been told that even with the offroad pack, these trailers will come home a bit loose inside..any opinions? Contact Us for an obligation free quote! 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. WebSimple to erect Our Avan Awnings are easy to erect. I did have attachments at the bottom but not necessary with the attached wooden bead. Yes - it seems like a reasonable number. On the road it is subjected to water, grit, oils etc and probably worth checking out in your maintainence schedule. . 12V Camper Modifications CamperTrailerAustralia com au. I contacted Avan and was told that the foam is 3/4 x3/4 h/density..maybe Charges. Expect to pay around $6.75 mt at Clark rubber. 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. Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ? Avan themselves dont seem to care about there products once it leaves the factory. 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). Its attached under the aluminium strip above the boot hinge (bolted and silicone). Once it is sold, not their problem apparently. Book a Consultation 03 9870 6102. 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. Had no problems at all - it seems to be well balanced and although you know the van is there it handles really well. 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? My vehicle and I will be put through some rather intense demonstrations of 'off road' driving. 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. Welcome and safe travels. I would like to fit an extra watertank to an Avan Cruiser. Luckily I had some wire on board so used that to secure the hinges and tied down the roof with ropes. WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. I think it might be the fridge. 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. With a single axle van marketed as suitable to bush camp, it would seem reasonable for an extra water tank, extra battery and solar to be optioned. 20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment. 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. G'day Brian and Jim, thanks for that, I will give them a call. Other van with aluminum everywhere, and OFF ROAD everything, again a maiden voyage. 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. Govt. Websome problems with van 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 Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ?. (see below link). Was pressured into signing a contract, and was not fully informed of the risks involved. Therese, Hi I do not have instructions for your type of monitor They are simple to understand. Although I feel the Adventure Pack suspension is a bit softer than the Independent Rubber Suspension of the Alko Axle. Age is an attitudeNOT a condition. "We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason.". Could you please tell me more about this, thank you. Went to update our 2005 avan only to find the quality of production has gone down hill dramatically. This most recent modification was accomplished by a lady who enjoys such projects. 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