Dealer offered to fix defects with silicone. 3 people. Thanks for your suggestions though.Duh - I'll follow up your suggestions regarding gas struts, the nylon flat strips and the lifting device. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Had no trouble lifting the roof section on any of these. There are different floor plans for beds, either a fixed double (lift up storage) or some floor plans can convert to a double bed (our 2B Aliner did). I have never liked the slide out sofa bed on one model, but some others do. Probably the worst aspect of the doubles is if you are sleeping duo the person on the inside has to get out over the other one during the night or the other person has to get up too, not good on cold nights, lol ! They do have plans with single beds, either permanent or convertible. I've not seen an Avan roof, but I did have a HiAce with a pop top, and also a Kombi. WebA'van Cruiser & Cruiseliner (Caravan): 3.3 out of 5 stars from 46 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ieatwords.com.au. 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! Charges Caravan 19ft / 5.79m 2 people Ensuite Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 26 Compare 2008 Avan OSCAR $25,990 We have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. 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? When travelling folded, the roof vent surrounds are rubbing on the rear roof section - rubbed thru paint onto alloy. Web2008 Avan CRUISELINER 5.9m (19ft) $24,500* Excl. 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. They cost about $50 each maybe. 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. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Mazda BT50 towing a 22'6" Aussie Humpback. Age is an attitudeNOT a condition. Here are some highly rated camping products you can buy, and some of the best stores to buy them at. It would not be worth your time talking with Michael at AVAN Super Centre in Campbellfield. Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. http://www.sccavanners.com/modifications.htm. That being said, I am seriously considering converting a Toyota Troop Carrier into a small expedition type vehicle which I know will tackle any situation I'm brave enough to try. 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. Thanks for any help you can give! Contact Us for an obligation free quote! From winch types, Gas Struts, Air bags. Michael took my credit card details and said he would hold the van for 2 weeks while we waited for our insurance to process. These high mobility campers are available in a range of layouts to suit the single adventurer or full family. 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. Was offered a refund or to wait 12 months for a new one. I think you are right. , http://alinerownersclub.org/diy/roof-springs-and-bungees/, Also something I wrote a while back. WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. There are various ways of getting a SLIGHT positive pressure inside a van. This seller works with a finance partner to offer you finance options to buy this caravan. Here are the 7 most common problems with Aliner campers that you should consider before buying one: They Dont Offer Much Space Setup Can Be Difficult Aliners Hi Mike and thanks for the info re type of foam. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. The standard unit carrying load Avan applies is: Single Axle; 300kg. 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.. 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. 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. Does anyone have any advice on this subjectwe want to do a few short tripsnext year before doing a lap around Aus, thanks for your input., Retired Engineer, ExPark Owner & Caravan Consultant.Holden 2.8 Colorado- Roma Elegance 17'6" Pop Top.Location: Mornington Peninsula Vic.. Think the 100 mm blower puts in about 270 cubic litres a minute. 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? Duh , thanks for the reminder "windy condition ", Thanks for posting the photo of the clips.. G'day Mike, thank you very much for the idea's/tips on replacing the foam strips and the links. Drive Away $44,650* Excl. Camping gear has unsurprisingly been at the top of a lot of shopping lists this summer. Wondering about ShortNorth ? I've just, recently bought a 12volt battery powered caravan unit which has proved a godsend as our driveway, at the gate end is only 2400mm wide so we have only about 150mm clearance each side. For the information of non Avan owners, the front roof panel folds "over"rear panel, therefore the gap is greater at the front and narrower at the rear, but the rear measure's between 12-15mm (some distortion ). We had a Jayco Discovery pop top, although not an outback model and we were very pleased with it. Took it over some rather rough stuff and plenty of corrugations and met all our expectations. Mike, thank you for your input and advice. All I We even asked another sales person to have him contact us again without response. Particularly unethical in the cases where vans/trailers are optioned up without the purchaser being aware that the options are coming out of the ATM, not being added on to the AGM total (our first van situation). Damn ,,, we need an Avan ,,, you guys have so much fun with them, There are 3 types of people in this world, Ones who make it happen, the second who watches what happens and the third who wonders what happened. I had left the porer lead plugged in almost the whole time during the 2 months. I will never buy another product from this company. My vehicle and I will be put through some rather intense demonstrations of 'off road' driving. 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. Would never ever buy a Golf again. 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. regards brett. However some say they are not meant for 'off road' driving. I'd also do a complete rewire/build for the 12V system with solar too, and probably modify the 240V as well. We have a 2003 Cruiseliner and the boot lid has been leaking along the bottom. . Any suggestions/tips appreciated. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. It's a great club by the way and only people with pointy heads are eligible . Hi Didi, Jennie is right on the money, it's mandatory to remain within the specifications (car & van). This is an Adventure Plus with Solar Panel.The battery capacity has been a problem from day one. We had a Hawk & had nothing but praise for it also top after sales service from the Jayco dealer, just not too sure about their vans, there is plenty of competition at the van show though. 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). 2. just now found that during raising or lowering the roof, the vent surrounds contact the Brian, that is a very comprehensive webpage, and it looks like you have yours set up well to suit your needs. *Add 200mm travel height and allow for extra weight with 'Adventure Pack' option. I'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. That is interesting what you say about the tyre pressures and maybe the reason is as you have suggested. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. We had a Avan WA club workshop over this weekend and changed the springs on one of our solo members Aliner. Next stop will be Consumer Affairs VIC. I don't think so because the lifting height is too great, I would guess around four feet and only at the centre. For Avan Nowra once the deal is done service response in our instance is non existent. 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. 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). Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age). 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. ALKO IRS standard axle. That said, you can get a suspension upgrade that allows similar to what I did. they are only about $6 each. We have our Avan Thanks guys for all your comments and feed back. - Thomas Szasz, Hi MT, I had a 'Sportliner' for 3 years. I have difficulty getting the hooks back in place to hold it down. I might !Dougwe - I'll also follow up your comment about the bungee straps. Annex and ground cover, electric brakes, new diesel heating with remote control, driving and reverse camera, lots of storage, microwave, 3 Bought avan despite salesman unable to answer the most basic questions about van. it is advisable to discuss with your Avan representative. Lots of help available there, Hi we have a new to us avan Frances. When I called them they were closed for several weekdays ,when I eventually made contact with them I was referred back to the Manager at Campbellfield who after discussing problem , he gave me a date to bring it in to fix it under warranty. , 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. I think it might be the fridge. 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. 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. . 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. Went to update our 2005 avan only to find the quality of production has gone down hill dramatically. Must ask her what her consumption is. I did have attachments at the bottom but not necessary with the attached wooden bead. 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). 600-1200 kilometres of corrugations" . Hi Terry, we're pretty ancient with a 2004 model so it might have changed, but there was no manual with ours. Hi Julie, that's an easy fix just use a small door stopper jam it in between the handle and the side of the dome base then the handle won't come down when your travelling along. View our Avan awning erection video View our 3 minute video that shows how simple it is to erect our Avan Awnings. Put some masking tape on the panels at the ends of the tapeto mark the positions. Hi we are new to caravaning & just sold our Jayco Hawk Outback which we had for a few years & loved it "no probs". You need to read all the facts about weight before buying the new vehicle. Whether youre hiking, car camping, or caravanning, youll need supplies for your getaway. Avan Jensen 609 Adventure Pack Cheers, Does anyone have a PDF copy of the Avan Cruiseliner (2B) Owner's/User's Manual? All I know about them is that they are lightweight( 650kg) and easy to put up and tow. 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. So there was no way we could put an extra water or grey water tank on. 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. Also dumb question maybe but do the lights/toilet flush only work on 12v? I have placed the instructions I put together. What some consider OFF ROAD is normal travelling for others. I have 2007 cruise liner cant find drain for air con. Its attached under the aluminium strip above the boot hinge (bolted and silicone). If its not the above and you've eliminated the extension cord and the power source is definitely live, sounds like it's service centre time. The gas struts do work, I had them on the side of one of my two Avan camper vans that I've had, they were on it when I bought it (after market fit). However as I said there are a few members of the Avan Club of Australia also using them. No worries Hans, I nearly got caught a couple of times both putting up and pulling down in windy conditions. By default it's also a stone guard :) Hope this helps :). There is one in each corner. 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? Other van with aluminum everywhere, and OFF ROAD everything, again a maiden voyage. They have known about this issue for at least two years and yet continue to promote a van with air conditioning knowing full well it doesn't work in a Cruiseliner.A-van keep referring back to the retaile. 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. , Not all dirt roads are Horrendous, Rutted, Corrugated trials of driving on them. Management makes the decisions, but is not affected by the decisions it makes. Hi Tina, that is a simple one to fix. I suggest you hold the light buttons separately. Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta. Can anybody help me with suggestions on making the A liner roof easy to raise. ?His alternative was to design a see-saw arrangement to assist the lift. They all have their little problems. 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