These high mobility campers are available in a range of layouts to suit the single adventurer or full family. 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. 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. 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. Also and most importantly, it doesn't take into account the (unlikely but potential) injury or death of others due to the overloading. Avan themselves dont seem to care about there products once it leaves the factory. Any other info (suggestions) at all on using these for off road would be appreciated. Love what you do Do what you Love!! I think it might be the fridge. Then fill your fresh water to see which gauge has changed so that is Fredh water. Thanks guys for all your comments and feed back. All the bits that come loose in a standard unit will come loose in the Adventure Package unit. My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel definately needs to be replaced. 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. Webproblem YouTube. . Given th, When contacting this dealer with regard to warranty problems I was referred to Pakenham. Thanks, GaryKelly. I too have had a HiAce with a poptop, and also a Mercedes poptop. Agree with you about bending your kness, and having straight arms but this is altogether different. One of the earlier people to post a message regarding this provided a link to a site showing the roof being raised. My problem is that I don't have the strength to lift the roof more than thefirst few cms that you see in the video.. Contact Details. We walked in, fell in love with the van and wanted to take it then and there as we had traveled from Canberra. 2. just now found that during raising or lowering the roof, the vent surrounds contact the 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. Keeps opening in transit. , Not all dirt roads are Horrendous, Rutted, Corrugated trials of driving on them. Yes, we had one fitted a purpleline, fitted by avan dealer. Further details in the disclaimer. When the finance was declined he refused to refund me. I finally finished the job this morning, went with original quoted size of 3/4 inch (nearest metric) as the degraded foam had compressed. This is an Adventure Plus with Solar Panel.The battery capacity has been a problem from day one. My 2008 avan cruiseliner small dome windows won't open with winder, just clunks. Not stuck on seals. We have a cruiseliner and it has split/cracked down the handles on the back of the van why has this happened and how can it be fixed? Its possible the screws have been tightened too much on the handles, causing them to split. 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. I am now currently speaking to the ACCC and trying to get this resolved to get my money back. 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. 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. Book a Consultation 03 9870 6102. Go and hire a Cabin in the Campground and spend time talking to the members for advice. No more towing and more sleeping in the 4by. We averaged around 13.4 lts/100ks which I thought 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. A TVAN is a great up market off-road Campertrailer. Further details in the disclaimer. 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). 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. Super Strength Smooth Panel Construction INTERIOR FEAT Tow Away $37,390 Enquire More Info ASPIRE 402 Composite Aluminium One-Piece Panels Hot Dipped Galvanized Chassis Gas Electric Hot Water Gas Cooktop 12v Range Hood 3 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! Thanks Mike for all your thoughts, muchly appreciated, I'm country breed and have been living in the bush most of my life. Web2008 Avan CRUISELINER 5.9m (19ft) $24,500* Excl. 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? We took the caravan over on that date an hour and a half drive , the manager was not there , another employee told me that it he didn't think it was under warranty, but would find out, after waiting about an half hour he, Bob Jan Scott and all the staff were extremely helpful with the purchase of our new Avan 564 everything we asked for was carried out with fo fuss would recomend Avan Adelaideto anyone looking for a new vanThanksAndrew and Jenny Ba0, Hi Teddy if you have a Fiat Ducato the fuses are to the right of the steering wheel. So there was no way we could put an extra water or grey water tank on. via the Savannah Way, Gibb River Road Derby Broome etc. 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. 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. 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. We went away overseas for a month leaving the mains power plugged in. Ask the salesperson or do an online search. Especially important are what weight your car can tow and what weight it can accept on the towball. 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. I have been told that even with the offroad pack, these trailers will come home a bit loose inside..any opinions? Bought avan despite salesman unable to answer the most basic questions about van. 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. You would get a lot of help on their Members Only Website when you become a member. 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. You could get the new car home and find you can't get inside it without exceeding GVM with the van attached. 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. Just one problem .. the water pump??? !, "The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished" - Benjamin Franklin. Make sure the Nylon (Polystone) guides are still in place at the end of the Top Roof Panel. Brian, that is a very comprehensive webpage, and it looks like you have yours set up well to suit your needs. Can I suggest you join Avaners 2 sites on Facebook where a whole lot if Avaners are happy to help! You'll find lots of good info and help there. WebI have not picked up my Avan Cruisliner at Nowra yet because we have had so much rain. 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 When switch turned on and the tap is opened the the pump is clearly audible. Mike, thank you for your input and advice. 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. Below. . This is the hooks on my pop top to hold it down. I would like to fit an extra watertank to an Avan Cruiser. I shudder to think of how people go with some of the big ball weights. He also promised to replace the rear right hand side fly screen and advised they had replaced the Awning. I think you are right. 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 am currently looking at buying a secondhand Avan Camper trailer (Aliner, Cruiser, Cruisliner), and am after the good oil on what to look for. Very poor. 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. We have an Avan "Cruiser" which is identical to the "Cruiseliner" but does not have the front boot and have owned this camper for about 5 years. It has the raised suspension which I think basically just raised the ground clearance of the van and has a slightly heavier chassis. WebAvan Model: Cruiseliner 1D AD PLUS Price: $52,836 Year: 2022 Transmission: Auto Warranty: 2 Years Fa Stock Number: N2013 Cabins/ Features Seating Capacity: 2 Sleeping Capacity: 3 Air Conditioning: Yes Toilet: No Shower: Yes Fridge: Yes Microwave: Yes Stereo: Yes Suspension: Full Off-road Technical Specifications Garage Length: 5765 mm It might simply be tightening or resealing a joint. Put some masking tape on the panels at the ends of the tapeto mark the positions. I have had to renew all my seals on the Cruiseliner (2005) Think the seals used originaly were not Closed Cell type foam. CRUISELINER ALINER Avan SPORTLINER A van Tasmania May 11th, 2018 - electrical wiring running . The hose fuses in our M6 are under the dinning table seat. It was in my car manual.I pull with an old Hilux, which can only tow 1800kg and 150kg on the ball. 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. ! And, I'll beerecting the roofon my own each time. I have 2007 cruise liner cant find drain for air con. 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.. Thanks for the links too, I'll peruse them over the next few days. The chassis/suspension upgrade and larger tyres would be a must have option I think. 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. Donohue, Plenty, and lots of others over the years. Was offered a refund or to wait 12 months for a new one. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. Lots more research for me to do by the looks. "We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason.". They cost about $50 each maybe. Wondering about ShortNorth ? I did have attachments at the bottom but not necessary with the attached wooden bead. Like all campers and caravans (even OFF ROADERS) you will have lots of stuff rattle loose and come adrift. Management makes the decisions, but is not affected by the decisions it makes. Hi I have an AVAN Cruiseliner Adventure Pack Plus. Govt. It must be very handy having such a clever wife to be able to make the awnings/annex like that also. The Avan Club USA. - Thomas Szasz, Hi MT, I had a 'Sportliner' for 3 years. I might Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.. Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward". to figure out how to deal with this situation. 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 :). 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. 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. 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. Fridge come out of its cabinet, Dust ingress, Stone Damage. No worries Hans, I nearly got caught a couple of times both putting up and pulling down in windy conditions. 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. I'd also do a complete rewire/build for the 12V system with solar too, and probably modify the 240V as well. I just use a Bilge Blower Fan drawing in outside air through a dust filter. 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 Again under warranty. We cant find online instructions/user manual for the control panel (water tank level, 12v battery charge etc). Once it is sold, not their problem apparently. 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. 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. How do you keep front dome window locked. I presume this is not an Avan accessory but after market product. Thanks for the info guys, some good information there. This means less for you to worry about while you are on the road. -- Edited by Brian Hovander on Monday 8th of May 2017 12:32:28 PM. 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! Unsealed roads for an Avan are a no no!, Thank you for all your experience and knowledge and responses. 3 people. There is no locking mechanism on the inside, just the winder. 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). The adventure pack has a coil spring Trailing Arm Suspension and more ground clearance. We asked the dealer/factory to send a bunk ladder that never came with the van. Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ?. Of course, take extra care along uneven surfaces, avoid hard impacts and heavy landings and never cross waters at or above floor level. Govt. Contact Us for an obligation free quote! What state are you in, nothing on your profile ? 12V Camper Modifications CamperTrailerAustralia com au. http://alinerownersclub.org/ The American Site. ie water, food, clothes etc. We only detected this when laying on the bed it could be heard purring through the pillow. 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. Any DIY devices to help me (a solo woman traveler) lift the roof of my Avan Cruiseliner? 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? 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! The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change depending on accessories which are fitted to your van. 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