2023 ProductReview.com.au Pty. I have witnessed a Kimberley Cub with a broken suspension heading into Lawn Hill (on it's Maiden Voyage) luckily under warranty. MY'03 XS AT offroad; MY10 Triton / L200 GLX-R MY'97 Outback RIP. Should this be OK? 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. Any advice is really appreciated.. 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. That upgrade might help. 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 We have just purchased a 2007 avan hard roof pop top. Contact Us for an obligation free quote! (see below link). ?His alternative was to design a see-saw arrangement to assist the lift. I push the pop-top of our caravan up internally, and wouldnt want anything heavier than that its a straight push up though. We cant find online instructions/user manual for the control panel (water tank level, 12v battery charge etc). 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/density..maybe Could you please tell me more about this, thank you. Cheers, Does anyone have a PDF copy of the Avan Cruiseliner (2B) Owner's/User's Manual? We bought a brand new A-Van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus.Within days the door handle fell off in our hands. * Pricing is based on a standard 2019 model. When travelling folded, the roof vent surrounds are rubbing on the rear roof section - rubbed thru paint onto alloy. Contact Details. 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? We rather like our little Aliner, and I'm sure if you make the decision to buy one, you won't regret it. Was told by the dealer that they all look like that. There are various Roof Lifters available a previous posters have mentioned. "We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason.". This is the hooks on my pop top to hold it down. 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). Thethford N304M3 model, but its cooling just fine and there,s no water in the drip tray. How do you open the 12v fuse boxcover in 2015 avan cruiseliner? 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. Just one problem .. the water pump??? 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! Keep it coming in guys & girlsThank you Gwynnie from matildatraveller. 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 shudder to think of how people go with some of the big ball weights. 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.. The Plastic coating is coming off the frames around the dome windows is there a product we can use to cover them back up? Perhaps take your van to a strut fitter and see what they recommend. You could get the new car home and find you can't get inside it without exceeding GVM with the van attached. 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. From winch types, Gas Struts, Air bags. 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 hope you're pleasantly surprised, but I suspect it will not be so. Fridge come out of its cabinet, Dust ingress, Stone Damage. 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. Whether youre hiking, car camping, or caravanning, youll need supplies for your getaway. Driving sensibly and not Overloading the van also help trememdously., If you are not prepared to do the odd on the road bit of maintenance or repair, I would steer away from an Avan., -- Edited by elliemike on Monday 2nd of November 2020 09:06:33 PM. Charges. 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. Gibb River Road, GCR, Strzelecki, Oodnadatta, Savannah Way (The dirt Bits) and lots more. 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. The Avan Club USA. Enquire More Info. WebAvan Cruiseliner 5 Adventure Plus Single Beds. 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.. They managed to make that happen for us and we were very grateful. INQUIRY TOPIC: AVAN CRUISELINER CAMPERS??- INQUIRY AVAN CRUISELINER CAMPERS??- INQUIRY 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. All I know about them is that they are lightweight ( 650kg) and easy to put up and tow. Next stop will be Consumer Affairs VIC. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age). We even asked another sales person to have him contact us again without response. Thanks, Sam.What will your new ATM be and how hard was it to get the new specifications certified?Alan. No more towing and more sleeping in the 4by. 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. I don't think so because the lifting height is too great, I would guess around four feet and only at the centre. Brian, that is a very comprehensive webpage, and it looks like you have yours set up well to suit your needs. Govt. We have just picked up a 2012 Avan Cruiseliner and towed it from Bundaberg to Kingaroy with our auto 2011 Forester X to camp for the night and then back home to the Sunshine coast. Thanks it does sound easy but thanks to some great advice on this forum we should make the right choice. Drive away price is inclusive of all on road costs. The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change So there was no way we could put an extra water or grey water tank on. Have you had anything rattle loose or fall off or sustain any damage in general? You should be able to see if it has deteriorated, ie, torn, stretched, etc or like my rear panel almost completely "rotted"away. My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel definately needs to be replaced. Torsion and compression are reduced by pressed hole cross-members, with intelligent engineering also increasing strength and protecting electrical wiring. 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. -- Edited by elliemike on Wednesday 12th of December 2012 08:34:44 PM. The Avan roof is not the same as a poptop, the roof lies flat in two sections and opens to form a triangle, like making a house out of playing cards. Dougwe might come up with a suggestionGoogle is not my friend on this subject ! Think the 100 mm blower puts in about 270 cubic litres a minute. 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? If they can do this, wouldn't that be similar to what would be needed for the "A" Van ? Hope it's a simple fix :), Manual on how to use heater in avan cruiseliner. Adventure Pack Chassis 80w Solar Panel Large Rear Winding Dome Large Front Winding Dome Independent Suspension Tow Away $47,990. Just bought an Avan Adventure Plus Love it. Did anyone here taken the above camper/s on any offroad trip such as the Gibb River Road or similar and came home without any issues? E.g. ?? Was offered a refund or to wait 12 months for a new one. It cools the van by one degree. 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. !, "The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished" - Benjamin Franklin. If you go on any rough road things will come loose in any van if you are not prepared. Reported it to dealer and they were not interested. Even being well PREPARED and things come loose $h!t happens also to the best of off roaders. What state are you in, nothing on your profile ? 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. Can I suggest you join Avaners 2 sites on Facebook where a whole lot if Avaners are happy to help! G'day Hako, yes, the damaged foam can be a problem as it is a weatherproofing seal and not cosmetic. Though he knew I did not have finance he told me that it didn't matter, that I just had to place a $3000 deposit on a van. WebAvan Review by Caravan World. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Mazda BT50 towing a 22'6" Aussie Humpback. 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. Choose a good setup that meets Most of your needs and expectations. Drive Away $44,650* Excl. ALKO IRS standard axle. Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. Find your local Avan Campers, Caravans & Motorhome dealer. 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/. This means less for you to worry about while you are on the road. 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. 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. My friend has an A-Van SportsLiner (the smallest 2 berth one that weighs about 700kg I think) and tows it with her 10 Forester XS auto and has been from one end of QLD to the other without much complaint other than the A-Van bounces around alot. Finance available. 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! Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. 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! WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. - Short North is the railwayman's nickname for the NSWGR main line between Sydney and Newcastle. Vic, yes I know what you mean by no offroad model, which is the one dissapointment I can see so far. Was very happy with our 2005 van but will be looking elsewhere due to the poor construction . Yes it was smaller but build wise the same. For interestedforum members the closed cell adhesive code number is EPDM 414. Also and most importantly, it doesn't take into account the (unlikely but potential) injury or death of others due to the overloading. Ours has never been off the bitumen. If we're bushing it for a while we carry the equivalent of a second tank in Jerry cans in the car and depending where we're camping we usually can get another fill up if we go somewhere where there's potable water. 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. Salesman used Misleading and Deceptive Conduct when selling me a van. No worries Hans, I nearly got caught a couple of times both putting up and pulling down in windy conditions. Michael took my credit card details and said he would hold the van for 2 weeks while we waited for our insurance to process. Also if you have a Fiat etc that Facebook page also. The hose fuses in our M6 are under the dinning table seat. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. 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. Keeps opening in transit. Donohue, Plenty, and lots of others over the years. A TVAN is a great up market off-road Campertrailer. The voltage, when we left was 12.6v, and when we returned, it was 4v.The new battery will not hold its charge.I suspect there is something about the design that drains the battery through the solar charger? Mike, thank you for your input and advice. 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