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. *Both Cruiser and Cruiseliner now offer optional titanium finish with black checkerplate protection for your camper. Can't help you with off-road mods to an Aliner. Annex and ground cover, electric brakes, new diesel heating with remote control, driving and reverse camera, lots of storage, microwave, 3 Then your local club will probably have people to advise you. 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. What do you mean by "hooks" Marj. Was told by the dealer that they all look like that. it is advisable to discuss with your Avan representative. Hope this is of use. 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. http://alinerownersclub.org/ The American Site. 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 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 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. Hi Alan, there has been a lot of online conversations of late around the 'baggage' allowance. If you look at this A'Lite A'van, you will see where it has had gas struts fitted to help raise the roof. 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. Donohue, Plenty, and lots of others over the years. My rear foam both sides has totally disintegrated and needs replacing. Transport has no borders. The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change - ormaybe it was something else ??). 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/. ozi2i have had some success with using wd40 to remove transfers and the gum residueif it is not totally sucessful at least it is not agressive toward paintbrian, Same here, use it always for removing adhesive e.g. Turn the tap off and the pump then appears to stop however somehow the pump continues on its merry way whirring very very quietly in the background almost silently draining the battery. WebThe standard unit carrying load Avan applies is: Single Axle; 300kg. WebAvan RVs have Centurion Chassis made with hot dipped galvanised steel that protects them from corrosion. -- Edited by elliemike on Wednesday 12th of December 2012 08:34:44 PM. ie water, food, clothes etc. Vickie, ex Bricklayer 20 years & 33 years Carpet Cleaning. 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! I am now currently speaking to the ACCC and trying to get this resolved to get my money back. Despite numerous attempts at contact no effort to return calls and emails to had resulted. Go and hire a Cabin in the Campground and spend time talking to the members for advice. Just how heavy is the Avan to erect? Could you please tell me more about this, thank you. Hi - just wondered if there was anybody else there who is towing an Avan folding camper with a Forester. 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. 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). Nice tight seal but a proper PITA job as access is not easy. I took it on dirt and corrigated roads, SLOWLY. When did Avan sell the company/change ownership ?? Or, would a grooved piece of pipe (or timber) placed in a vertical position between the body of the van and the bottom sloping edge of the roof be more efficient? (ieWhile still in the vertical position, pull, push or shoveittoward the back of the van so that itincreases the angle of the roof). 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. 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. -- Edited by Brian Hovander on Monday 8th of May 2017 12:32:28 PM. "We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason.". WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. 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. Also and most importantly, it doesn't take into account the (unlikely but potential) injury or death of others due to the overloading. Salesman used Misleading and Deceptive Conduct when selling me a van. Bought avan despite salesman unable to answer the most basic questions about van. 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. 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. 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. Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. http://www.sccavanners.com/modifications.htm. We have sealed the hinge and put new rubber around to no avail.Dont know if we have used the correct seal so any help would be appreciated. If you go on any rough road things will come loose in any van if you are not prepared. You would get a lot of help on their Members Only Website when you become a member. 20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment. , Due to the overwhelming negative responses everyone has passed onto me regarding the AVAN it is DEFINITELY NOT a consideration off road option for me. 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 :). We asked the dealer/factory to send a bunk ladder that never came with the van. 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! It Ask the salesperson or do an online search. Get the "Closed Cell" type seal From Clarkes. They cost about $50 each maybe. Do I need to replace the internal charger? When you have your roof panels in the horizontal position and latched, run your finger along inside lower edge of aluminium edging, or bend down and look under and you will see a foam strip. 13's from a petrol is quite good, my old vx ss avg 13's not towing and babying it! 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. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. G'day Duh, thank you for your post and comments; along with fellow posters I have been able to source the tape for the job.now comes the messy bit of cleaning old adhesive and fiddly access but a pretty cheap outcome at around $40.00 for all items including acetone, scraper. 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. 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. Did you have to isolate BOTH pairs or just the heavy duty pair? With this in mind I found an AVAN forum that is very helpful in 'Doctor Google' with the words.' taking an AVAN off road.' The Body of the Avan is (as far as I have seen)is no different to the standard unit. A. Any DIY devices to help me (a solo woman traveler) lift the roof of my Avan Cruiseliner? (inside/lower edge of L shaped aluminium facing down when closed and latched). 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? 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. Incidentally a quick Google shows, there are some older X-Trail models (up to 2014) that only have a 1300kg towing capacity. Gibb River Road, GCR, Strzelecki, Oodnadatta, Savannah Way (The dirt Bits) and lots more. That said, you can get a suspension upgrade that allows similar to what I did. Ive seen a PDF copy of an Aliner model owners manual, which does help, but I thought there would a similar manual available for the other models? We have the Avan Cruiseliner which probably as you know is the big A framed van. Find your local Avan Campers, Caravans & Motorhome dealer. Lots more research for me to do by the looks. There is no locking mechanism on the inside, just the winder. I push the pop-top of our caravan up internally, and wouldnt want anything heavier than that its a straight push up though. It would not be worth your time talking with Michael at AVAN Super Centre in Campbellfield. 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? Layouts & features are subject to change without notice. Make sure the Nylon (Polystone) guides are still in place at the end of the Top Roof Panel. There are similar winch type systems that people have made. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Mazda BT50 towing a 22'6" Aussie Humpback. Spread the laughter Share the cheer Let's be happy While we're here. Have you had anything rattle loose or fall off or sustain any damage in general? 4.44m. The standard unit carrying load Avan applies is: Single Axle; 300kg. not hard to do. Thanks again and enjoy your trip. ?His alternative was to design a see-saw arrangement to assist the lift. 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/ Govt. 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. 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 your suggestions though.Duh - I'll follow up your suggestions regarding gas struts, the nylon flat strips and the lifting device. How do you stop the top roof domes from coming open during travel? Drive Away $44,650* Excl. I would never have taken it "off road". I replaced knobs on top dome windows handles.Purchased directly from Avan.inexpensive. Hi Sam-thanks for getting back on my query. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. Avan allow an amount of additional weight (Carrying Load) for each individual unit manufactured above the initial manufactured Tare Weight of the unit. 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. Neither of those options suited us, so we kept the van. Management makes the decisions, but is not affected by the decisions it makes. 0 kg. Again under warranty. Hope it's a simple fix :), Manual on how to use heater in avan cruiseliner. Or do you know where I can easily download one? I put stronger (same size but thicker gauge) coil springs on the rear of my Xtrail, still a good ride but improved any sag at the rear when hitched up check this out , I know it can be some times difficult, I know that, but it only needs a bit of imagination to wonder if it might not be possible adapt the unit to raise this roof too.. I can't comment on a water reservoir's impact as I've never had one. I did have attachments at the bottom but not necessary with the attached wooden bead. Michael took my credit card details and said he would hold the van for 2 weeks while we waited for our insurance to process. 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. Don't take life too seriously, it never ends well. I measured the current with everything off. Recieved bunk ladder from factory with an appaling message on the package (and also a part missing from the ladder) Steer clear of this company, i wish we did. 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. Hi Terry, we're pretty ancient with a 2004 model so it might have changed, but there was no manual with ours. We bought a brand new A-Van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus.Within days the door handle fell off in our hands. If you don't get it done today, there's always tomorrow! Holden 2.8 Colorado- Roma Elegance 17'6" Pop Top. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. I think it might be the fridge. 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. Govt. WebI have not picked up my Avan Cruisliner at Nowra yet because we have had so much rain. He also promised to replace the rear right hand side fly screen and advised they had replaced the Awning. Mike, thank you for your input and advice. Also if you have a Fiat etc that Facebook page also. 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