I'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. Hope this is of use. Web2008 Avan CRUISELINER 5.9m (19ft) $24,500* Excl. 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. The hose fuses in our M6 are under the dinning table seat. When did Avan sell the company/change ownership ?? Try doing short trips on dirt like 20 ks or so to see how the vehicle handles it. WebAvan RVs have Centurion Chassis made with hot dipped galvanised steel that protects them from corrosion. The new sleek designs are a breeze to tow giving you greater fuel economy. 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. Even being well PREPARED and things come loose $h!t happens also to the best of off roaders. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Mazda BT50 towing a 22'6" Aussie Humpback. Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ? Love what you do Do what you Love!! 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. Had no problems at all - it seems to be well balanced and although you know the van is there it handles really well. It will be a bit limiting not to have that capability with the Avan when we want to get off the beaten track. Especially important are what weight your car can tow and what weight it can accept on the towball. So just replacing the factory springs could destroy your roof panels. I am now currently speaking to the ACCC and trying to get this resolved to get my money back. Keep it coming in guys & girlsThank you Gwynnie from matildatraveller. General disclaimer: All third party trademarks, images and copyrights on this page are used for the purpose of comparative advertising, criticism or review. Adventure Pack Chassis 80w Solar Panel Large Rear Winding Dome Large Front Winding Dome Independent Suspension Tow Away $47,990. Were the best Subaru Forester Owners Forum to talk about the best years of the Subaru Forester, modifications and reliability history of the Subaru Forester. We even asked another sales person to have him contact us again without response. The Avan Club of Australia is a great organisation. I hope you're pleasantly surprised, but I suspect it will not be so. Thanks to David Hall (of Australia) the solution has been invented to raise roof panels with the supplemental assistance of gas springs. Several US A-frame manufacturers have carried his technique forward. 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. 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. Cruiser's new sleek designs are a breeze to tow, giving you greater fuel economy. 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 in WA there are two places to buy the foam in the Perth area, George Day Caravans http://www.georgeday.com.au/or WA Avan at Guildford (also known as Offshore Marine) closing soon I believe and all parts going to GD). of them ? Mine is strapped down. We have a huge network across Australia.View our dealer network page to locate your nearest dealer location. With this in mind I found an AVAN forum that is very helpful in 'Doctor Google' with the words.' taking an AVAN off road.' 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? Retired Engineer, ExPark Owner & Caravan Consultant.. Luckily I had some wire on board so used that to secure the hinges and tied down the roof with ropes. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age). Can't help you with off-road mods to an Aliner. I suggest you hold the light buttons separately. It was ok. On the 2nd trip out, neither the pump, nor the solar lights were working. Do I need to replace the internal charger? He also promised to replace the rear right hand side fly screen and advised they had replaced the Awning. Was pressured into signing a contract, and was not fully informed of the risks involved. Web2010 Avan CRUISELINER 5.9m (19ft) * If the price does not contain the notation that it is "Drive Away", the price may not include additional costs, such as stamp duty and other 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. Wondering about ShortNorth ? I am going to change the springs sometime this year on ours but there is no rush. I haven't owned, or erected, an A-Van .. but perhaps this would be of assistance ? 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. We cant find online instructions/user manual for the control panel (water tank level, 12v battery charge etc). 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. Avan allow an amount of additional weight (Carrying Load) for each individual unit manufactured above the initial manufactured Tare Weight of the unit. Help?Cliff. You should be able to see if it has deteriorated, ie, torn, stretched, etc or like my rear panel almost completely "rotted"away. We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason. Absolutely disgusting customer service. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. If it has leaked the dealer will certainly be aware of it and Im very curious to know that ALKO IRS standard axle. 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. Here are some highly rated camping products you can buy, and some of the best stores to buy them at. The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change Charges Caravan 19ft / 5.79m 2 people Ensuite Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 26 Compare 2008 Avan OSCAR $25,990 Hi Bruce think about joining the Facebook group Avan Motorhomes. They managed to make that happen for us and we were very grateful. 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. (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. 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.. Since I plan to go off road touring I am now leaning back towards either a small Jayco (Flite or Finch) or a customised light weight slide on for my ute. All switches are off but still the battery drains.There are two heavy duty leads going to the battery, but also a pair of thin leads. How do you stop the top roof domes from coming open during travel? Expect to pay around $6.75 mt at Clark rubber. All the bits and pieces (ie fridge, fabric treatment etc) had their own pamphlets or manuals but nothing from Avan. Hi - just wondered if there was anybody else there who is towing an Avan folding camper with a Forester. 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. Try to get one with windout windows both back and front, and two or three roof hatches for flow through ventilation and better still with aircon if you can. I had a Heron 2.2 fitted to mine under the table, later many went with the ducted under bed aircon. Don't believe the guff about the peaked roof acting like a chimney to make it cooler inside, like any van, in hot weather they are hot. Mine had the normal independent suspension, later Avan boosted these with hydraulic shockies.. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/tips.html, http://www.avan.com.au/products_aliner.html (See floor layouts), http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/mods.html, -- Edited by Duh on Sunday 7th of July 2013 09:18:51 PM. If you look at this A'Lite A'van, you will see where it has had gas struts fitted to help raise the roof. There were deaths in Qld and a driver charged earlier this year. !Dougwe - I'll also follow up your comment about the bungee straps. 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. I might sound a bit sceptical, but kept at their tyre pressures may have kept warranty claims down during the warranty period for vibration damage.. As said on my previous email, the most memorable times during our travels was with the Avan camper. I will just repeat the mod link again I provided earlier, it is a good one;http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/mods.html, 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). Any other info (suggestions) at all on using these for off road would be appreciated. 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. - Thomas Szasz, Hi MT, I had a 'Sportliner' for 3 years. 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. 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? What do you mean by "hooks" Marj. Ours has never been off the bitumen. 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. 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. I will never buy another product from this company. There are various Roof Lifters available a previous posters have mentioned. . All I Nice tight seal but a proper PITA job as access is not easy. 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. Every step of the process is made to be as simple as possible and to result in an awning that is safe, secure and sturdy. Lights on the internal charger were on and there were flashing lights on the solar charger (a-van was in a shed with no sun). 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.. It must be very handy having such a clever wife to be able to make the awnings/annex like that also. Hi Tina, that is a simple one to fix. 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