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. Thanks for the links too, I'll peruse them over the next few days. MY'03 XS AT offroad; MY10 Triton / L200 GLX-R MY'97 Outback RIP. We went away overseas for a month leaving the mains power plugged in. It will be a bit limiting not to have that capability with the Avan when we want to get off the beaten track. . Get the "Closed Cell" type seal From Clarkes. 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. my motto in life ! The budget we are looking at is $20K to $25K. 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 Luckily I had some wire on board so used that to secure the hinges and tied down the roof with ropes. 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 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. Had no trouble lifting the roof section on any of these. 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. I hope you're pleasantly surprised, but I suspect it will not be so. Charges Caravan 19ft / 5.79m 2 people Ensuite Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 26 Compare 2008 Avan OSCAR $25,990 2019 Isuzu D-Max dual cab, canopy, Fulcrum suspension; 2011 17' Jayco Discovery poptop Outback, We have a 2005 Avan Cruiseliner. 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. Additional weight tax may apply for NSW registered vehicles. Hi Didi, Jennie is right on the money, it's mandatory to remain within the specifications (car & van). 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. Things hadnt been finished properly, and they had no intention of fixing it. Here are some highly rated camping products you can buy, and some of the best stores to buy them at. Unsealed roads for an Avan are a no no!, Thank you for all your experience and knowledge and responses. The adventure pack has a coil spring Trailing Arm Suspension and more ground clearance. 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. 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. Brian, that is a very comprehensive webpage, and it looks like you have yours set up well to suit your needs. It was ok. On the 2nd trip out, neither the pump, nor the solar lights were working. Transport has no borders. If it has leaked the dealer will certainly be aware of it and Im very curious to know that Just one problem .. the water pump??? Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age), http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/tips.html, http://www.avan.com.au/products_aliner.html, http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/mods.html. I took it on dirt and corrigated roads, SLOWLY. Hi we are new to caravaning & just sold our Jayco Hawk Outback which we had for a few years & loved it "no probs". 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. 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! However, I am puzzled about what is written on the compliance plates. Avan Campers Avan Campers Caravans amp Motorhomes. !Dougwe - I'll also follow up your comment about the bungee straps. Should this be OK? However some say they are not meant for 'off road' driving. Especially important are what weight your car can tow and what weight it can accept on the towball. My vehicle and I will be put through some rather intense demonstrations of 'off road' driving. I would like to fit an extra watertank to an Avan Cruiser. 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. Charges Motorhome 20267 km 4 people Dealer Used NSW Contact seller View details 20 Compare 2014 Avan Owen Limited We have just bought extension cord and adaptors but no luck, Unfortunately no practical suggestions other than individually checking switches (on) and fuses (set). Thanks to David Hall (of Australia) the solution has been invented to raise roof panels with the supplemental assistance of gas springs. Several US A-frame manufacturers have carried his technique forward. WebAvan Off Side Shade . it is advisable to discuss with your Avan representative. I never use my system as I have no problems with the roof but my wife does. How do you open the 12v fuse boxcover in 2015 avan cruiseliner? We only detected this when laying on the bed it could be heard purring through the pillow. Hi Bruce think about joining the Facebook group Avan Motorhomes. Embraer 170 System Manual seowebservices net. Was told by the dealer that they all look like that. I have witnessed a Kimberley Cub with a broken suspension heading into Lawn Hill (on it's Maiden Voyage) luckily under warranty. All I But I just scratch my head to Alan! Would never ever buy a Golf again. I'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. I presume this is not an Avan accessory but after market product. 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. They are easily changed. Perhaps take your van to a strut fitter and see what they recommend. 600-1200 kilometres of corrugations" . 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. There are various ways of getting a SLIGHT positive pressure inside a van. Keep away!! I hope that there is somebody out there who could benefit from the experimenting we are doing down under in the United States! You have more ways to consider mounting your gas springs. And please keep others informed of future breakthroughs in this developing technology. For years I looked for a method to deal with this aging spring issue. Now the issue is resolved. Cruiser is the more compact length-wise; Cruiseliner features a large front storage boot allowing you to take away all your holiday essentials. Some more than others. Contact your nearest Avan Camper Club and ask when they are having a meet up. 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. Not quite exactly sure what piece you mean (we have an Avan Cruiser)picture? They can be stiffened up to do it. 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. to figure out how to deal with this situation. Just how heavy is the Avan to erect? Govt. I don't think so because the lifting height is too great, I would guess around four feet and only at the centre. Camping gear has unsurprisingly been at the top of a lot of shopping lists this summer. 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 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! Keeps opening in transit. 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. 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. 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. Vic, yes I know what you mean by no offroad model, which is the one dissapointment I can see so far. 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. Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ? 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. However in saying this my level of actual 4X4 driving experience has been limited to the farm and mostly by my husband. The awning also was not properly installed as the led lights were not wired in. I think it 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. 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. Once they have your money they don't care, while we like the caravan would never buy another avan or recommend them, Best Caravan & Camper Trailer Shops in 2023, Camping essentials for your next road trip and where you can buy them. Choose a good setup that meets Most of your needs and expectations. I will never buy another product from this company. Next stop will be Consumer Affairs VIC. But Why doesn't the pump STOP, Hi Bea, I'm no expert just handy :) My understanding is the pump maintains pressure in the line if it's left on. I did have attachments at the bottom but not necessary with the attached wooden bead. Does anyone know or have any experience with this type of small camper please:? http://alinerownersclub.org/ The American Site. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. 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 measured the current with everything off. Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta. 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. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. A van Aliner 2018 Model Brand New Camper Trailers. Very poor. I took the battery to Battery Workd who kindly replaced it after testing. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. 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.. Just a thought. You could get the new car home and find you can't get inside it without exceeding GVM with the van attached. Was very happy with our 2005 van but will be looking elsewhere due to the poor construction . I have been told that even with the offroad pack, these trailers will come home a bit loose inside..any opinions? We have a huge network across Australia.View our dealer network page to locate your nearest dealer location. 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. 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. Avan themselves dont seem to care about there products once it leaves the factory. My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel definately needs to be replaced. Promises broken, lied to and delivered a brake defective dangerous vehicle. 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? Govt. We have for instance a Pressure System to keep the dust out. I think it might be the fridge. 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. 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. 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. 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. Lights on the internal charger were on and there were flashing lights on the solar charger (a-van was in a shed with no sun). 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. Could I suggest that you weigh the van on a weighbridge first to check/confirm the weights. So this method was the last resort and it does work and very well as you can see at the above link. Don't take life too seriously, it never ends well. 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). Finance available. Dealer offered to fix defects with silicone. Please check with your dealer prior to purchase. I replaced knobs on top dome windows handles.Purchased directly from Avan.inexpensive. 2023 ProductReview.com.au Pty. Hi - just wondered if there was anybody else there who is towing an Avan folding camper with a Forester. 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. The team Anthony, Steve and Rob could not have done more to help us with our purchase and gave us a good deal. They usually stock a range of self adhesive foam strips of various densities. Other van with aluminum everywhere, and OFF ROAD everything, again a maiden voyage. 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. Your lights won't only work on 12v but also 240v when you plug it into say a caravan site. After numerous personal contacts the flyscreen has still not been replaced. 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. ALKO IRS standard axle. ie water, food, clothes etc. Like all campers and caravans (even OFF ROADERS) you will have lots of stuff rattle loose and come adrift. 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. I might There are various Roof Lifters available a previous posters have mentioned. 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! (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 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. 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. 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. Thanks guys for all your comments and feed back. 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. 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. 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