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. Spread the laughter Share the cheer Let's be happy While we're here. The Avan Club USA. 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. 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. 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. Mike, thank you for your input and advice. (1) Many are "armstrong models" (need muscles) and (2) does not offer much personal safety and protection for a lone traveller. 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. I would never have taken it "off road". CRUISELINER ALINER Avan SPORTLINER A van Tasmania May 11th, 2018 - electrical wiring running Thanks amillion for your input though - it's much appreciated. Hi Mike and thanks for the info re type of foam. This year we did the Outback Way (Well lets say Perth to Noosa via the Outback Way) Then up to Lakefield National Park and back to Perth via the Savannah Way, Gibb River Road Derby Broome etc. Thanks for the info guys, some good information there. I've had two poptop campervans in the past, along with a poptop caravan, but the Avan series of campers are totally different arrangement to any of these. 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 have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason. I am in the process of buying a (new to me) car. They can be stiffened up to do it. Vickie, ex Bricklayer 20 years & 33 years Carpet Cleaning. Personally if I was interested in a car I'd contact the RACV technical dept, my local mechanic if I use one, and use online forums to tease out my knowledge base. 2023 ProductReview.com.au Pty. Salesman used Misleading and Deceptive Conduct when selling me a van. Hi Tina, that is a simple one to fix. You should be able to see if it has deteriorated, ie, torn, stretched, etc or like my rear panel almost completely "rotted"away. Yes - it seems like a reasonable number. foam seals., Good for getting selastic or sikaflex off your hands as well. Ihave the abilityto get more glue, sealantor paint on me, than on the job when using these items., WD40 is my hand cleaner when doing those sort of jobs.. * Pricing is based on a standard 2019 model. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 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. they are only about $6 each. It has an on/off switch. Camping gear has unsurprisingly been at the top of a lot of shopping lists this summer. I was a member of the Club for 7 years, members can attend any Avan Club rally in any state and an Australian wide guide to rallies, dates, contacts etc is put in their regular newsletters. At $20 per annum membership and $10 joining fee, it is one of the cheapest clubs in Oz and well worth joining. Please note it is not for caravans, only Avanfolding type camper trailers. The club started like that before Avan started making caravans and members voted to keep it for the A shaped folding camper trailers. And yes they do have info for members on repairing etc once you have joined. Like owning a 4x4 (I am in a 4x4 club) 98% of my time is driving in 2 wheel drive on bitumen. We have a huge network across Australia.View our dealer network page to locate your nearest dealer location. 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. , I would certainly recommend joining the Avan Club of Australia http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/479/Home/. 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. 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. 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. ? Do you have a Pic. Charges Caravan 19ft / 5.79m 2 people Ensuite Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 26 Compare 2008 Avan OSCAR $25,990 I've not seen an Avan roof, but I did have a HiAce with a pop top, and also a Kombi. 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. Other van with aluminum everywhere, and OFF ROAD everything, again a maiden voyage. The team Anthony, Steve and Rob could not have done more to help us with our purchase and gave us a good deal. 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". Drive away price is inclusive of all on road costs. It makes it easier when putting the new stuff back on in the correct place. We have the Avan Cruiseliner which probably as you know is the big A framed van. IMHO for a long time allowances have been inadequate and probably unethical. I am using an Xtrail to tow the Cruiseliner. The research I did before buying either suggested that combination was okay for I'd looked into the towball capacity and towing capacity of the Xtrail, along with the ball weight, tare and laden weight of the van. Is that correct . or have I overlooked something?My son-in-law mechanic suggested I get a set of stronger shock absorbers on the Xtrail (??? 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 The information I am particularly interested in is how these campers handle corrugated and bumpy dirt roads. I have 2007 cruise liner cant find drain for air con. Camper Trailer. My friend from the Avan Club also told me that one of their members over east have made a lifting device and sells them, suggest you contact the Avan Club and ask them for details of this blokes device, also about the gas struts, here are the contact details; http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/501/Contact_Us/ 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. 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. Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. I leave in a weekon my first solo trip sowill feel much more confident if I have a solution to this before I leave.. There are various ways of getting a SLIGHT positive pressure inside a van. Yes it was smaller but build wise the same. Just one problem .. the water pump??? 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? G'day Brian and Jim, thanks for that, I will give them a call. Dealer offered to fix defects with silicone. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. 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. It could be that your roof springs (one in each corner) have become weak. 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. 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. You could get the new car home and find you can't get inside it without exceeding GVM with the van attached. When travelling folded, the roof vent surrounds are rubbing on the rear roof section - rubbed thru paint onto alloy. Web2008 Avan CRUISELINER 5.9m (19ft) $24,500* Excl. Hi - just wondered if there was anybody else there who is towing an Avan folding camper with a Forester. Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ?. Goes through the Adventure Plus pack in detail. Had no problems at all - it seems to be well balanced and although you know the van is there it handles really well. No worries Hans, I nearly got caught a couple of times both putting up and pulling down in windy conditions. 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. Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.. Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward". ie water, food, clothes etc. In case I am indisposed while away in the van, Ellie can put the roof up with ease. 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 :). *Both Cruiser and Cruiseliner now offer optional titanium finish with black checkerplate protection for your camper. I had an Aliner for 7 years (no front boot) but even that collapsed the rear springs of my Camry I was towing with, had to get heavy duty ones fitted. I also briefly had an Avan Alite (superceded bythe Sportsliner) which had after market gas struts fitted to aid lifting. See pic below; Thank you all - Happy Wanderer, Duh, Gerty Dancer, Dougwe, Cruising Cruze, Sheba and VK6TNC. I think it It will sort us out ATM and clearance wise :) We also changed the chains, jockey wheel and hitch to ensure better function and weight specifications. The same for Gey Waste . 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. Find your local Avan Campers, Caravans & Motorhome dealer. It was also handed over in a filthy state, despite being brand new. Given th, When contacting this dealer with regard to warranty problems I was referred to Pakenham. What a magic area you travelled , we adore those areas, brings back memories of some of our great treks. The Cruise and Cruiseliner now come in optional titanium finish with black checkerplate protection for your camper. - Thomas Szasz, Hi MT, I had a 'Sportliner' for 3 years. 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 With this in mind I found an AVAN forum that is very helpful in 'Doctor Google' with the words.' taking an AVAN off road.' Thanks it does sound easy but thanks to some great advice on this forum we should make the right choice. ?His alternative was to design a see-saw arrangement to assist the lift. ?? The bumper bar on certain Avans is dangerous. 20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment. Although smaller than bigger A'van models I can't see why it would not work with them. What I need though is something that can handle some offroad camping and would need to get one that has the upgraded chassis/suspension. It is secured by very short screws.A curtain fastener fell offA screw to hold the gas pipe up underneath the van was missing.The two vents were warped. Could I suggest that you weigh the van on a weighbridge first to check/confirm the weights. Reported it to dealer and they were not interested. Gwynnie- Matildatraveller, 'The self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.' 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 a full on off road van from Goldstream RV but that doesn't mean I would even consider taking it on some of the tracks I've been on. 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 it's a simple fix :), Manual on how to use heater in avan cruiseliner. 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. Have you had anything rattle loose or fall off or sustain any damage in general? Sorry to hear about it, but it was the cheapest way they built the van in the cheapest possible way same with the suspension it's lousy if you want to go off road a little bit but for the rip I suggest put some the elastic banned around the winding knob to stop it from unwinding itself it could help when you shut it put elastic band closest to the base of the winder and that should help as it rattles loose on travel and slowly opens other than that you need to put latches on the outside off the Dome but you need somebody to do that. I 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. Its attached under the aluminium strip above the boot hinge (bolted and silicone). 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. 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 have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. I hope you're pleasantly surprised, but I suspect it will not be so. 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. 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 If you go on any rough road things will come loose in any van if you are not prepared. Keeps opening in transit. we are powering it with a small Mower battery 100amp hr. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Vic, yes I know what you mean by no offroad model, which is the one dissapointment I can see so far. By default it's also a stone guard :) Hope this helps :). Hi we are new to caravaning & just sold our Jayco Hawk Outback which we had for a few years & loved it "no probs". The Plastic coating is coming off the frames around the dome windows is there a product we can use to cover them back up? I would like to fit an extra watertank to an Avan Cruiser. 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. We have for instance a Pressure System to keep the dust out. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. There are similar winch type systems that people have made. We only detected this when laying on the bed it could be heard purring through the pillow. Cruiser's new sleek designs are a breeze to tow, giving you greater fuel economy. This is an Adventure Plus with Solar Panel.The battery capacity has been a problem from day one. Absolutely disgusting customer service. I have placed the instructions I put together (that also includes those of the founder of the concept) with very detailed procedures and lots of photos for those who want to see instead of just read words on how to do it. I added these instructions on several each Yahoo and Facebook A-Frame groups in the US. 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