Thanks. I have most of the gear for the upgrade here and hoping to make a start on getting the bulk of the install done over the next few weeks. Will have more videos coming on this soon.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad it was helpful!

No worries. Subscribe to the channel and I’ll have some more updates as we continue to fit it out.

Our pleasure. We have since done some mods to it and we’ll be sharing an update video soon. Lots more in store for this one.

@@rubitherubicon22 fantastic....👍😉

​@@rubitherubicon22..... Just an update I'm in the process of upgrading to lithium battery so therefore I'm swapping out the factory projecta solar regulator & 240 charger with the same items that are lithium compatible..... The original lead acid battery 35kg vs 14kg with lithium .

@@robbiebob6267We have since installed a big Victron system and I have a 240Ah lithium battery on the floor here waiting to go in. Just make sure the battery box meets the new venting and sealing requirements so that you don't void your insurance in the process of doing the upgrade. The AVan battery box doesn't meet the regs.

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I've got a couple of 18W USB/USBC flat mount combination outlets here waiting to go in - I just haven't had time. I'm probably going to see if I can find a higher output outlet to go over near the dinette though.

Hey. Yeah I'll be adding a pair of 18W USBC/USB combo outlets on either side of the bed and another behind the fridge area, as well as a second power point behind the fridge area. The entire system that's going in is being done by a friend who is a sparky, and it's a full Victron system. CCGX, Multiplus, SmartSolar MPPT, Orion DC-DC and a SmartShunt just to name some bits of the system. This van was manufactured with a date of Dec 2023, so the new standards apply, maybe AVan didn't get the memo? If you could subscribe it would be awesome as you'll get updates of the build as it goes along. Struts are on the to-do list :D

Sounds great, we have also added a Redarc BCDC system and some other enhancements. We also have a Bluetti battery system. It has built in inverter, solar charging, 240v charging or 12v charging which helps for off grid camping. The Avan has a basic electrical system but in the end you would end up paying more with maybe something that wasn't what was wanted and poorly done. The wiring is a bit ordinary as well but my brother has a top end caravan costing heaps which still has issues. I prefer doing my own mods, at least I know it is done properly. Something I experienced was the screws holding the gas struts in place on the lift up double bed pulled out so I replaced them all with bolts.@@rubitherubicon22

A lot of the systems, redarc, Victron, etc are all fairly similar once fully installed. The Bluetti is an interesting device although I’m not sure it’s going to suit our particular needs. I’d prefer an installed system over one of those. Will keep an eye out for those screws deteriorating over time.

I’ve never heard of of the Junko all-terrain I’ll have to look it up. We like the Cruiseliner, but yes no ensuite or toilet. Some people do fit a toilet on a slide in the cupboard next to the door but we decided we weren’t too keen on that.

Flooded cells absolutely vent yes. I’m in the process of upgrading the electrical system in the van. The AVan offering works but in our opinion it’s quite sub-par and we’re replacing the whole shebang. 1600W pass though inverter, 700W of solar, 480Ah of lithium. In order to do it though there won’t be much of the original 12 or 240 system left. We have a teaser on our FB page. Subscribe for updates we should have something up in a week or two.

@@rubitherubicon22 makes you wonder about a more bare bones purchase.. surprised a dealer hasn't picked up on the idea of doing a better job of making a more off grid one

@southerngentleman5321 that basically what we did. I actually asked for it to be supplied without a battery but they couldn’t do that. The dealers I don’t think offer a lot of extras like this, and what I’m doing is pretty out there. I haven’t seen it done in a Cruiseliner before, ever. And once this is done I plan to rip out the tortion bar suspension and replace it with a double shock air bag setup. There won’t be much AVan left.

It takes us about 20 minutes to setup the Annexe. It’s not a difficult process once you e done it a few times but yes, it can be a bit of a jigsaw. I’m not aware of any covers made for them, I know the smaller domes have a habit of warping if they’re under a cover. We store ours beside our house with the roof/sides setup, in order to keep pressure off the springs.

I’m not familiar enough with the vehicle to know if it wouldn’t or wouldn’t be suitable sorry.

Just done a lap around Oz with a Subaru Outback 2020 2.5l. The new Suburu with turbo can pull 3tonne braked would be better on hills.

We got the Tebbs awning from Alpine Annexes. It doesn’t use the factory awning track - so we ordered ours without it and fitted the one that’s supplied for the awning.

@@rubitherubicon22 Thanks for getting back to me ,I’ve seen video of them and so my next question is ,any problem fitting the track yourself ,I have checked out there fitting vid ..thanks again for getting back to me ……….thanks Sandy

@@sandythomson7923 my only advice is measure, test fit, mark, drill the holes and then remove and add the silicone/sealant and re-fit and give the sealant time to dry. It’s not hard if you’re handy with tools but it’s not something you want to rush. I did and as a result I got the lower front rail slightly wrong and so the side has a bit of a kink in it when it’s velcroed to the skirt as I mounted the lower rail too far forward.

Many thanks ,wondering if I should video my attempt 😀

@@sandythomson7923 in hindsight I should have done mine, but I was on a time crunch and we really didn’t start this KZfaq journey until recently so it hadn’t crossed my mind.

We wanted a new van built to our specs, so yeah. I guess if you don’t mind buying second hand and dealing with someone else’s fit out that works but the ability to select trim and configuration was a must for us.

buy direct from manufacturer then? we starting to look around and see a lot of bad stoyys..

@@southerngentleman5321 not an option for AVan, everything goes through a dealer network.