You dont pay over $50,000 to a dealer to get chicken $!?t. DOUG Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age), TUG.2014 Holden LT Colorado Twin Cab Ute with Canopy, DEN. 2014 "Chief" Arrow CV (with some changes). Check everything and think "is that going to be a problem over e.g. 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.. IMO they are not built well enough. Lots of info. WebI have not picked up my Avan Cruisliner at Nowra yet because we have had so much rain. There are various ways of getting a SLIGHT positive pressure inside a van. That upgrade might help. I leave in a weekon my first solo trip sowill feel much more confident if I have a solution to this before I leave.. That is interesting what you say about the tyre pressures and maybe the reason is as you have suggested. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Mazda BT50 towing a 22'6" Aussie Humpback. 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. 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. The hose fuses in our M6 are under the dinning table seat. 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. When did Avan sell the company/change ownership ?? Hi Sam-thanks for getting back on my query. "We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason.". We cant find online instructions/user manual for the control panel (water tank level, 12v battery charge etc). It was ok. On the 2nd trip out, neither the pump, nor the solar lights were working. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. I'm currentlyusing a broom to assist the lift but this is very hit and miss, and not at all successful.Also, the head of the broom slipsagainstthe bottom sloping edge of the roof rather than lifting it efficiently; thentheroof starts to fold back down because I can't hold it up.So I start again., A lovely gentleman put the roof of my van up to demonstrate how easy it is (and it was for him), but I still can't do it. I just don'thave the upper body strength that seems to beneeded.. 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. Hope it's a simple fix :), Manual on how to use heater in avan cruiseliner. , http://alinerownersclub.org/diy/roof-springs-and-bungees/, Also something I wrote a while back. 2023 ProductReview.com.au Pty. For interestedforum members the closed cell adhesive code number is EPDM 414. Also dumb question maybe but do the lights/toilet flush only work on 12v? - ormaybe it was something else ??). Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta. The Plastic coating is coming off the frames around the dome windows is there a product we can use to cover them back up? 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. 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. After numerous personal contacts the flyscreen has still not been replaced. The Cruiseliner is fine and car fully loaded is well within GVM. Any answers ? Was pressured into signing a contract, and was not fully informed of the risks involved. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. With this in mind I found an AVAN forum that is very helpful in 'Doctor Google' with the words.' taking an AVAN off road.' A'van Cruiseliner 2011 - Model 5 2022-12-03 $31,000 A'van Cruiseliner 2019 - Model 3C 2022-12-01 $38,500 A'van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus 2017 - Model 1D . Thanks for your suggestions though.Duh - I'll follow up your suggestions regarding gas struts, the nylon flat strips and the lifting device. Make sure the Nylon (Polystone) guides are still in place at the end of the Top Roof Panel. !Dougwe - I'll also follow up your comment about the bungee straps. My question is the weight and towing. However, I am puzzled about what is written on the compliance plates. The solution might be as simple as that :), DOUG Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age), TUG.2014 Holden LT Colorado Twin Cab Ute with Canopy, DEN. 2014 "Chief" Arrow CV (with some changes). I know other Avanners with both Off Road vans and standard jobs like ours who travel on dirt a lot. We are unable to get the ac power to work. G'day Brian and Jim, thanks for that, I will give them a call. 12V Camper Modifications CamperTrailerAustralia com au. 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! Next stop will be Consumer Affairs VIC. Does the torsion bar suspension cope with it OK? 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 think it might be the fridge. 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. If you go on any rough road things will come loose in any van if you are not prepared. Our suspension is pretty tired (2004) so after years of uming and ahing we're going to upgrade the suspension and redo the ATM certification. Other van with aluminum everywhere, and OFF ROAD everything, again a maiden voyage. 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. Did you have to isolate BOTH pairs or just the heavy duty pair? Enquire More Info. 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. 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). We walked in, fell in love with the van and wanted to take it then and there as we had traveled from Canberra. WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. Transport has no borders. Thanks for the info guys, some good information there. 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. ! And, I'll beerecting the roofon my own each time. It could be that your roof springs (one in each corner) have become weak. I would like to fit an extra watertank to an Avan Cruiser. Hi Franniemac, sounds like you are on top of things, the Xtrail is an excellent vehicle, my last one was an Xtrail and I used it to pull a small Jayco and laterCoromal caravan with no problems. I just wanted to mention tyre pressures, Avan stipulate very low tyre pressures (or did) I don't know if this was to stop damage from vibrations, however it was much too low. I put my tyres at a pressure recommended by tyre retailers and had no problems with the originaltyres going around Oz and they looked like new when I swapped them for light truck tyres.. When switch turned on and the tap is opened the the pump is clearly audible. All of the must not exceed the GVM, gross vehicle mass, allowed for your car. Govt. Cupboards fallen off the wall, Three way fridge came adrift and the condenser unit split and fridge written off. The salesman, who knew nothing (yes, really) gave a heap of wrong information. There is no locking mechanism on the inside, just the winder. 4.44m. 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. Then fill your fresh water to see which gauge has changed so that is Fredh water. Promises broken, lied to and delivered a brake defective dangerous vehicle. It makes it easier when putting the new stuff back on in the correct place. Just a thought. 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! 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. 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.. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Thethford N304M3 model, but its cooling just fine and there,s no water in the drip tray. Fridge come out of its cabinet, Dust ingress, Stone Damage. Is this a known problem? Not quite exactly sure what piece you mean (we have an Avan Cruiser)picture? CRUISELINER ALINER Avan SPORTLINER A van Tasmania May 11th, 2018 - electrical wiring running 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. In case you can't find it anywhere you are free to join the open yahoo group I put together to post this file at: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/A-FrameTeam/info, 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: ttps://youtu.be/izTm3Y7bzqI. The same for Gey Waste . What I need though is something that can handle some offroad camping and would need to get one that has the upgraded chassis/suspension. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl0V6ex6wSs, 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto - 2008 23ft Golden Eagle HunterSome people feel the rain - the others just get wet - Bob Dylan, Hi Kathy, There is a club, which is called Avan Club of Australia and there are a couple of people who have invented lifters. Govt. Have you had anything rattle loose or fall off or sustain any damage in general? What is the best cover to buy for our cruiseliner 5 2016 please. Called a dealer on the east coast and he has heard of Michael and the terrible customer service he offers. 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. 0 kg. With additional size and living space, the Cruiser and Cruiseliner models feature higher road clearance, upgraded chassis and bigger tyres than the Aliner model. Just buying a new one (or secondhand) and taking it on long trips on unsealed roads I would not recommend. 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. There are a couple on the forum and they might see your question and reply., DOUG Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age), TUG.2014 Holden LT Colorado Twin Cab Ute with Canopy, DEN. 2014 "Chief" Arrow CV (with some changes). General Troubleshooting and Technical Help. My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel definately needs to be replaced. (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 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. It will be a bit limiting not to have that capability with the Avan when we want to get off the beaten track. Duh , thanks for the reminder "windy condition ", Thanks for posting the photo of the clips.. Also is does the damaged foam cause a problem or is it cosmetic or may cause a problem? Just one problem .. the water pump??? Love what you do Do what you Love!! 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