MY'03 XS AT offroad; MY10 Triton / L200 GLX-R MY'97 Outback RIP. I've not seen an Avan roof, but I did have a HiAce with a pop top, and also a Kombi. We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason. Contact your nearest Avan Camper Club and ask when they are having a meet up. My forward panel looks ok, however the rear panel definately needs to be replaced. IMO they are not built well enough. Thank you !!! 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? Does anyone have a simple suggestion on a step we may be missing? They cost about $50 each maybe. 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. my motto in life ! "We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason.". Help?Cliff. 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. The Cruiseliner (with the boot on the front) have a very heavy ball weight (100kg)so suggest you check to see if your vehicle is suitable for towing it and is able to cope with the ball weight or have devices to help with the download etc. I finally finished the job this morning, went with original quoted size of 3/4 inch (nearest metric) as the degraded foam had compressed. Hi Ace Pop Top Campervan & A'Van A'Lite Camper Trailer.. Khalil Gibran says "We tarry forward - not backward". Webproblem YouTube. 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 is does the damaged foam cause a problem or is it cosmetic or may cause a problem? A. Vic, yes I know what you mean by no offroad model, which is the one dissapointment I can see so far. 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/ Its driving us crazy ! Transport has no borders. What do you mean by "hooks" Marj. , I would certainly recommend joining the Avan Club of Australia http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/479/Home/. 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. . Drive away price is inclusive of all on road costs. Avan Jensen 609 Adventure Pack Do I need to replace the internal charger? I will never buy another product from this company. They usually stock a range of self adhesive foam strips of various densities. I have had to renew all my seals on the Cruiseliner (2005) Think the seals used originaly were not Closed Cell type foam. 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). Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. Thanks for the info guys, some good information there. $44,910. 3 people. For interestedforum members the closed cell adhesive code number is EPDM 414. Our old van has done most off the roads such as GRR four times , GCR three times, Borroloola Roper Road. Further details in the disclaimer. Websome problems with van fell in love with van, problem roll out awning it fell to bits and crap tyres only did about 5000 km, had to remove pipe from twin tanks hitting axel now have When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. Retired Engineer, ExPark Owner & Caravan Consultant.. Think the 100 mm blower puts in about 270 cubic litres a minute. We have just bought extension cord and adaptors but no luck, Unfortunately no practical suggestions other than individually checking switches (on) and fuses (set). 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). 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. Did you have to isolate BOTH pairs or just the heavy duty pair? I charged monthly to keep the battery topped up but eventually found the battery was totally dead. 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. 4.44m. I am using an Xtrail to tow the Cruiseliner. The research I did before buying either suggested that combination was okay for I'd looked into the towball capacity and towing capacity of the Xtrail, along with the ball weight, tare and laden weight of the van. Is that correct . or have I overlooked something?My son-in-law mechanic suggested I get a set of stronger shock absorbers on the Xtrail (??? We recieved our brand new van with 30+ defects on it. We have a huge network across Australia.View our dealer network page to locate your nearest dealer location. But with that tank full there's half of the vans available load without the innerspring mattress, bedding, full gas bottles, water in the other tank etc. Contact Details. 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. Goes through the Adventure Plus pack in detail. You should be able to see if it has deteriorated, ie, torn, stretched, etc or like my rear panel almost completely "rotted"away. Ask the salesperson or do an online search. Wondering about ShortNorth ? WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. WebAvan Off Side Shade . The Cruise and Cruiseliner now come in optional titanium finish with black checkerplate protection for your camper. !, "The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished" - Benjamin Franklin. So there was no way we could put an extra water or grey water tank on. Cheers, Does anyone have a PDF copy of the Avan Cruiseliner (2B) Owner's/User's Manual? Once they have your money they don't care, while we like the caravan would never buy another avan or recommend them, Best Caravan & Camper Trailer Shops in 2023, Camping essentials for your next road trip and where you can buy them. WebAvan Model Location New South Wales Price Finance Sleeps Ad Type Year Length in feet Length in metres Keyword Odometer Weight Other 20 Compare 2021 Avan Ovation M8 ISLAND BED LOW KMS $179,990* Excl. Hi Bruce think about joining the Facebook group Avan Motorhomes. We have for instance a Pressure System to keep the dust out. I don't think so because the lifting height is too great, I would guess around four feet and only at the centre. WebEffortless Avan Cruiseliner Setup YouTube May 6th, 2018 - How to set up an Avan Cruiseliner View it at our Canopy Downunda Shade Canopy and privacy screens for Avan Sportliner Aliner Cruiser and Cruiseliner A van Aliner Reviews ProductReview com au May 2nd, 2018 - A van Aliner 24 customer reviews Being a solo female owner of an Avan Aliner We even asked another sales person to have him contact us again without response. 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. Keep it coming in guys & girlsThank you Gwynnie from matildatraveller. Seems reasonable to me too - not that I tow but just from stories around the campfire. Govt. Thanks guys for all your comments and feed back. I push the pop-top of our caravan up internally, and wouldnt want anything heavier than that its a straight push up though. This 'Carrying Load' is for the customers individual weight requirements and can be made up of 'any' additional weight they propose to load the unit up of. Annex and ground cover, electric brakes, new diesel heating with remote control, driving and reverse camera, lots of storage, microwave, 3 Hi Didi, Jennie is right on the money, it's mandatory to remain within the specifications (car & van). We rather like our little Aliner, and I'm sure if you make the decision to buy one, you won't regret it. Does the torsion bar suspension cope with it OK? This seller works with a finance partner to offer you finance options to buy this caravan. we are powering it with a small Mower battery 100amp hr. 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. ALKO IRS standard axle. Your lights won't only work on 12v but also 240v when you plug it into say a caravan site. 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! Like all campers and caravans (even OFF ROADERS) you will have lots of stuff rattle loose and come adrift. G'day Brian and Jim, thanks for that, I will give them a call. I leave in a weekon my first solo trip sowill feel much more confident if I have a solution to this before I leave.. So this method was the last resort and it does work and very well as you can see at the above link. Charges. Thanks Nandk, i was hoping a jayco owner would give me an opinion thanks for that, like i said you can't go past their after sales service,have looked at a discovery they looked ok but will check out a few more cheers. My mate rolled up with his brand new Avan Adventurer and it's really nice. All I 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 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). 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. I think it *Add 200mm travel height and allow for extra weight with 'Adventure Pack' option. 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. The roof panels of this unit were reconstructed with heavier material due to the replaced 4 huge original springs destroying the original roof panels. Then gas springs were installed sideways that blew out the ends--not a good design. The acetone was as useless as the proverbial you know what.it barely budged the remnants, whereas good old wd40 worked a treat. The numbers from AVAN vary. ?His alternative was to design a see-saw arrangement to assist the lift. If it has leaked the dealer will certainly be aware of it and Im very curious to know that However some say they are not meant for 'off road' driving. Although I feel the Adventure Pack suspension is a bit softer than the Independent Rubber Suspension of the Alko Axle. We have just purchased a 2007 avan hard roof pop top. 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. From winch types, Gas Struts, Air bags. Also if you have a Fiat etc that Facebook page also. Unsealed roads for an Avan are a no no!, Thank you for all your experience and knowledge and responses. Gwynnie- Matildatraveller, 'The self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.' Luckily I had some wire on board so used that to secure the hinges and tied down the roof with ropes. Lots more research for me to do by the looks. 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? Could you please tell me more about this, thank you. Although smaller than bigger A'van models I can't see why it would not work with them. For Avan Nowra once the deal is done service response in our instance is non existent. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. Additional weight tax may apply for NSW registered vehicles. ? Do you have a Pic. Consider if not already a member joining the Avan group on Facebook and if you have a Fiat the Fiat Ducato Group. (1) Many are "armstrong models" (need muscles) and (2) does not offer much personal safety and protection for a lone traveller. Could I suggest that you weigh the van on a weighbridge first to check/confirm the weights. I see on that site a pic of the American version of the AustralianA'lite I used to have, some differences., Cheers, Gerty. Hi Tina, that is a simple one to fix. It will sort us out ATM and clearance wise :) We also changed the chains, jockey wheel and hitch to ensure better function and weight specifications. You would get a lot of help on their Members Only Website when you become a member. Look up the Avan club website and contact them. 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. Thanks again and enjoy your trip. Was offered a refund or to wait 12 months for a new one. I am only small and have great difficulty. When we did ours, the tare weight was not correct and had eaten well into the ATM (supposedly our 300kg ). 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. 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've had two poptop campervans in the past, along with a poptop caravan, but the Avan series of campers are totally different arrangement to any of these. The adventure pack has a coil spring Trailing Arm Suspension and more ground clearance. No more towing and more sleeping in the 4by. Driving me crazy! The salesman also pointed out the different dome options you mention as well, and I can definitely see the benefits of the larger ones. 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. ?? 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. 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? Charges Caravan 19ft / 5.79m 2 people Ensuite Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 26 Compare 2008 Avan OSCAR $25,990 ie water, food, clothes etc. http://www.aroundoz.com/a_clinic.htm Another interesting site. 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.. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age). . We only detected this when laying on the bed it could be heard purring through the pillow. yep, you are right regarding acetone; I had the van taped and covered for that reason but guess what? The bumper bar on certain Avans is dangerous. Contact Us for an obligation free quote! The walls have styrofoam cores but the forces can be now transferred to stronger locations inside the trailer (see article below). You can see how this is done in pictures for the problematic refrigerator vent area of my trailer. It took the combined effort of many engineers, etc. 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. Hi well I can only assume that you have something running draining the battery you need to put an isolator switch on the batteries so when the batteries are charged and not in use turn the isolator switch on to cut all current power if you're not able to do this you need an auto electrician to do it I did mine and had no more problem this is only the one solution at the moment. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. It cools the van by one degree. 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. CRUISELINER ALINER Avan SPORTLINER A van Tasmania May 11th, 2018 - electrical wiring running Avan allow an amount of additional weight (Carrying Load) for each individual unit manufactured above the initial manufactured Tare Weight of the unit. 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. 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. 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. That upgrade might help. WebA'van Cruiser & Cruiseliner (Caravan): 3.3 out of 5 stars from 46 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ieatwords.com.au. WHY. I contacted Avan and was told that the foam is 3/4 x3/4 h/density..maybe The Plastic coating is coming off the frames around the dome windows is there a product we can use to cover them back up? they are only about $6 each. Lots are well maintained roads that possibly will be closed when wet (this is for Protecting the road surface) Consider how much actual Dirt Road driving your rig will be doing. . G'day Mike, thank you very much for the idea's/tips on replacing the foam strips and the links. 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). Would never ever buy a Golf again. BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL .. Hi Happy Traveller. -- Edited by elliemike on Wednesday 12th of December 2012 08:34:44 PM. The team Anthony, Steve and Rob could not have done more to help us with our purchase and gave us a good deal. 0 kg. Any advice is really appreciated.. After numerous personal contacts the flyscreen has still not been replaced. In case I am indisposed while away in the van, Ellie can put the roof up with ease. WebI have not picked up my Avan Cruisliner at Nowra yet because we have had so much rain. 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. Govt. Most Avanners I know handle the trips into National Parks on the dirt OK Just take it easy, There are quite a few Tweaks and Modifications needed before doing those bigger sort of trips with any Avan Folding Camper. It would flatten a battery in 227 days in theory. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No worries Hans, I nearly got caught a couple of times both putting up and pulling down in windy conditions. I am going to change the springs sometime this year on ours but there is no rush. 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. - ormaybe it was something else ??). I have placed the instructions I put together. There are various Roof Lifters available a previous posters have mentioned. 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.. If you go on any rough road things will come loose in any van if you are not prepared. We are unable to get the ac power to work. I know other Avanners with both Off Road vans and standard jobs like ours who travel on dirt a lot. 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. 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! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Yes - it seems like a reasonable number. Once it is sold, not their problem apparently. My biggest issue really is getting the best size foam as it varies front to back on rear roof panel , ie 15mm down to 12mm, I guess this is down to movement in the frame. E.g. 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). Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta. You could also try standing on a caravan step to get more leverage being higher off the ground with more push power. The Australian AVAN CLUB is a great organisation with clubs in each state. It could be that your roof springs (one in each corner) have become weak. WebAvan Cruiseliner 5 Adventure Plus Single Beds. How do you stop the top roof domes from coming open during travel? It has an on/off switch. A van Aliner 2018 Model Brand New Camper Trailers. The tare and tow ball weight is only a guide and will change I am now currently speaking to the ACCC and trying to get this resolved to get my money back. Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. http://www.sccavanners.com/modifications.htm. It was ok. On the 2nd trip out, neither the pump, nor the solar lights were working. The same for Gey Waste . When switch turned on and the tap is opened the the pump is clearly audible. There also seems to be an increasing Police/Road Authority interest in the overloading area. Also and most importantly, it doesn't take into account the (unlikely but potential) injury or death of others due to the overloading. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. Hi Mike and thanks for the info re type of foam. came back and said he couldn't find out that day, I said I would leave caravan I was told no room will have to take it back home and they will ring me , 6 weeks later no call and nobody knows. 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: So just replacing the factory springs could destroy your roof panels. The entire process takes a matter of minutes. They managed to make that happen for us and we were very grateful. We bought a brand new A-Van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus.Within days the door handle fell off in our hands. (inside/lower edge of L shaped aluminium facing down when closed and latched). A'van Cruiseliner 2011 - Model 5 2022-12-03 $31,000 A'van Cruiseliner 2019 - Model 3C 2022-12-01 $38,500 A'van Cruiseliner Adventure Plus 2017 - Model 1D Neither of those options suited us, so we kept the van. We had a Avan WA club workshop over this weekend and changed the springs on one of our solo members Aliner. Can a power mover be fitted to a 2019 Cruiseliner? I'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. 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.. 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. So many choices.. What a magic area you travelled , we adore those areas, brings back memories of some of our great treks. 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. Can I suggest you join Avaners 2 sites on Facebook where a whole lot if Avaners are happy to help! * Pricing is based on a standard 2019 model. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age). Hi - just wondered if there was anybody else there who is towing an Avan folding camper with a Forester. 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. We have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. Embraer 170 System Manual seowebservices net. I havent joined Avan club yet but at $30 initial joining fee it wont be a burden given the knowledge base available on how to jobs. I am in the process of buying a (new to me) car. 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, This most recent modification was accomplished by a lady who enjoys such projects. The attached article is on my 2005 Aliner that was desperately needing a simple method of raising the roof panels. My panels raise up to 15" when the latches are released. Then I need to add a minor effort to raise them up to the fully up location. I used 40 pound springs on the first three. Today I would have used 30 pound springs, 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. The Avan Club of Australia is a great organisation. Just one problem .. the water pump??? We have the Avan Cruiseliner which probably as you know is the big A framed van. , Not all dirt roads are Horrendous, Rutted, Corrugated trials of driving on them. Age is an attitudeNOT a condition. , http://alinerownersclub.org/diy/roof-springs-and-bungees/, Also something I wrote a while back. 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