Well done Terry, what model do you have (floor plan)? The 100kg ball weight should be ok for the Xtrail but it is not recommended to use a WDH on them, I had an Avan Aliner for 7 years, I put stronger (thicker) gauge rear coil springs on my Xtrail (Pedders) and it worked well and prevented sag.
This is the link for the different model (floor plans) for Cruiseliners;
I really enjoyed my Aliner and the Xtrail and of all the RV's I had reckon my times travelling Oz with the Aliner were the most memorable.
I had the full annex and awning, but only every used the annex once or twice, much preferred the awning only and then only when staying in one spot for a few days.....
-- Edited by Duh on Monday 12th of November 2012 09:06:53 PM
tcp99 said
08:08 PM Nov 12, 2012
FEATURES & OPTIONS
INTERIOR STANDARD FEATURES
Fully insulated for all season comfort Tinted windows & curtains Auxiliary battery pack with charger Full 12 volt power supply 90 Litre 3-way Fridge Two-burner Cooktop Large dome over lounge Twin Roof vents Deluxe floor coverings Earth leakage protection Fire extinguisher
INTERIOR STANDARD FEATURES
Hot-dipped galvanized Centurion Chassis Super-Strength Smooth Panel Construction Effortless spring-assisted setup in 30 seconds Low profile for easy towing Two-piece arched entry door Lifetime anodized aluminium extrusions One-piece flooring (no butt joins) 2 x 4 kg gas bottles and regulator Sports wheels Mounted spare wheel & cover Lockable side wall mains water connection 63 litre water storage tank 100mm storage bumper Swing-up jockey wheel Electric brakes Independent suspension & gas-assisted shocks 240volt external power point External baggage door Step light
I ADDED
Alternative fixed & wind-out dome configurations Awning Annexe Microwave oven External Shower & HWS Radio/CD with fitted speakers Solar Panel 50watt LED reading lights Additional baggage door
UPGRADE PACKAGE: Consists 185 R 14 C steel light truck tyres chassis upgrade and additional road clearance
CRUISELINER SPECIFICATIONS
-- Edited by tcp99 on Monday 12th of November 2012 08:08:53 PM
-- Edited by tcp99 on Monday 12th of November 2012 08:16:18 PM
-- Edited by tcp99 on Monday 12th of November 2012 08:17:04 PM
Re floor plan......sorry Terry I did not see the "5" in the subject title.
Mate of mine in the Avan Club has the same floor plan, is very happy with it. He removed the HWS for more space.
-- Edited by Duh on Monday 12th of November 2012 09:34:04 PM
tcp99 said
01:03 AM Nov 13, 2012
Purchased an Avan Cruiseliner 5 Today
Will be on the road permanently either just before or after Christmas.
Nice unit came with HWS & external shower. Mictowave, Big front boot, 50w Solar Panel, awning & annexe
Only problem is that between visits to dealer the inside shrank?
Had been thinking of all the stuff I could fit in and now I'm cutting it back at least 50%. Probably I need abour 25%.
Now only need to buy a vehicle to tow it with. Looking at a Xtrail.
Hope to see you out there.
Terry
bronnie said
01:18 AM Nov 13, 2012
Congrats Terry, sounds great! Not long now until you are on the road....
Cheers Bronnie
jules47 said
01:21 AM Nov 13, 2012
Hi Terry - congratulations - you will have fun - just look at Dougwe - having a ball!!!! The thing is take what you think you need, by the time you do your first big trip, you will find there are things on board that are just taking up space, because you have never used them - even clothes - a thing I have yet to learn - as Billeeeeeee will tell you - I have far too many - but I now have a new scheme - if I buy something, I have to get rid of something!
Have seen a few X trails towing A vans.
Have fun out there -
Dougwe said
01:30 AM Nov 13, 2012
Well congratulations Terry, you won't regret it one little bit, I'm sure of that and I tell you that for free.
From your last PM and then email I didn't think it would take you long mate. Have fun out in the playground. Maybe we could be in convoy at some stage.
Sheba said
02:22 AM Nov 13, 2012
Pics would be great Terry.
Cheers,
Sheba.
tcp99 said
04:22 AM Nov 13, 2012
Duh wrote:
The 100kg ball weight should be ok for the Xtrail but it is not recommended to use a WDH on them, I travelling Oz with the Aliner were the most memorable.
Have no idea what a WDH is so googled. Was really hoping it was World Database of Happiness
as I would fit it immediately!
Acronym
Definition
WDH
Wyoming Department of Health
WDH
Wausau Daily Herald (Wausau, WI)
WDH
William Demant Holding (Denmark)
WDH
Washington Department of Health
WDH
World Database of Happiness
WDH
Windhoek, Namibia - Jg Strijdom (Airport Code)
WDH
Width Depth Height
WDH
Washer/Dryer Hookup
WDH
Wakefield and District Housing, Ltd. (UK)
WDH
We're Done Here
Sheba said
04:47 AM Nov 13, 2012
Thanks Terry. Looks like a very nice unit. Have fun,
Cheers,
Sheba.
tcp99 said
05:37 AM Nov 13, 2012
I was suprised hws took up so much room. The big boot at the front has a lot of room in it.
I think I'll take the bare minimum for first three months and slowly add anything I can really see the need for.
Terry
Duh said
07:10 AM Nov 13, 2012
As his only worked on 240V, his reasoning was if you had power you were probably in a caravan park so could use their hot showers etc or could boil a jug. I would imagine that it would be ok for a generator though.
Well done Terry, what model do you have (floor plan)? The 100kg ball weight should be ok for the Xtrail but it is not recommended to use a WDH on them, I had an Avan Aliner for 7 years, I put stronger (thicker) gauge rear coil springs on my Xtrail (Pedders) and it worked well and prevented sag.
This is the link for the different model (floor plans) for Cruiseliners;
http://www.avan.com.au/products_cruiser.html
Towing with an Xtrail is discussed on this link;
http://www.australianxtrail.com.au/Towing.htm
I really enjoyed my Aliner and the Xtrail and of all the RV's I had reckon my times travelling Oz with the Aliner were the most memorable.
I had the full annex and awning, but only every used the annex once or twice, much preferred the awning only and then only when staying in one spot for a few days.....
-- Edited by Duh on Monday 12th of November 2012 09:06:53 PM
FEATURES & OPTIONS
Fully insulated for all season comfort
Tinted windows & curtains
Auxiliary battery pack with charger
Full 12 volt power supply
90 Litre 3-way Fridge
Two-burner Cooktop
Large dome over lounge
Twin Roof vents
Deluxe floor coverings
Earth leakage protection
Fire extinguisher
Hot-dipped galvanized Centurion Chassis
Super-Strength Smooth Panel Construction
Effortless spring-assisted setup in 30 seconds
Low profile for easy towing
Two-piece arched entry door
Lifetime anodized aluminium extrusions
One-piece flooring (no butt joins)
2 x 4 kg gas bottles and regulator
Sports wheels
Mounted spare wheel & cover
Lockable side wall mains water connection
63 litre water storage tank
100mm storage bumper
Swing-up jockey wheel
Electric brakes
Independent suspension & gas-assisted shocks
240volt external power point
External baggage door
Step light
I ADDED
Alternative fixed & wind-out dome configurations
Awning
Annexe
Microwave oven
External Shower & HWS
Radio/CD with fitted speakers
Solar Panel 50watt
LED reading lights
Additional baggage door
UPGRADE PACKAGE:
Consists 185 R 14 C steel light truck tyres
chassis upgrade and additional road clearance
-- Edited by tcp99 on Monday 12th of November 2012 08:08:53 PM
-- Edited by tcp99 on Monday 12th of November 2012 08:16:18 PM
-- Edited by tcp99 on Monday 12th of November 2012 08:17:04 PM
WDH (Weight Distribution Hitch).....see this GN link Terry;
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t42743753/weight-distribution-systems/
Re floor plan......sorry Terry I did not see the "5" in the subject title.
Mate of mine in the Avan Club has the same floor plan, is very happy with it. He removed the HWS for more space.
-- Edited by Duh on Monday 12th of November 2012 09:34:04 PM
Purchased an Avan Cruiseliner 5 Today
Will be on the road permanently either just before or after Christmas.
Nice unit came with HWS & external shower. Mictowave, Big front boot, 50w Solar Panel, awning & annexe
Only problem is that between visits to dealer the inside shrank?
Had been thinking of all the stuff I could fit in and now I'm cutting it back at least 50%. Probably I need abour 25%.
Now only need to buy a vehicle to tow it with. Looking at a Xtrail.
Hope to see you out there.
Terry
Congrats Terry, sounds great! Not long now until you are on the road....
Cheers Bronnie
Have seen a few X trails towing A vans.
Have fun out there -
Well congratulations Terry, you won't regret it one little bit, I'm sure of that and I tell you that for free.
From your last PM and then email I didn't think it would take you long mate. Have fun out in the playground. Maybe we could be in convoy at some stage.
Pics would be great Terry.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Have no idea what a WDH is so googled. Was really hoping it was World Database of Happiness
as I would fit it immediately!
Thanks Terry. Looks like a very nice unit. Have fun,
Cheers,
Sheba.
I was suprised hws took up so much room. The big boot at the front has a lot of room in it.
I think I'll take the bare minimum for first three months and slowly add anything I can really see the need for.
Terry
As his only worked on 240V, his reasoning was if you had power you were probably in a caravan park so could use their hot showers etc or could boil a jug. I would imagine that it would be ok for a generator though.