A'van Ovation Questions & Answers (page 5 of 6)

Hi Stevo,
Avan fitted our 120W solar panel so either contact them or an auto electrician as we have no knowledge of how to fit them.
Hope this helps,
D&CW

Hi, there should be a pamphlet in the van with a flow chart explaining what to do. It sounds like it could be a blown fuse. Any Avan distributer I'm sure would be happy to sort this out for you.

Glad to say that we've had no such problems. In our experience AVan have always completed repairs in a very professional manner. My advice would be to contact the factory at Pakenham, as they are very helpful.

I have a M7 and it has bluetooth.
I would say the the M5 has bluetooth as they use the same model Fiat Ducato.

We've had two new Avan Ovation motor homes and have been very happy with Fiat Ducato and the fit out and design from Avan. Our experience with after sales has been very positive but does vary between dealerships.

We have a 2008 M3 Avan travelled 54,000 with no major problems but have done extensive modifications to make it more livable and suitable for our free camping (Preferred) travelling. Will regrettably be selling it in next month or so as we are doing an extended trip through Europe. Soft floors are a problem on some vehicles so we had ours strengthened along with the chassis extension that was too flimsy to fit the Hayman Reece towbar too.
Adrian Patterson Cooloola Cove Qld

Hi Barbara
Hope your search for the right M / Home is progressing there is a lot to consider, we have a M4 Ovation new in 2012 45,000 klm on the clock now . We are more than happy with the Fiat component Tha A Van home and finish a little disappointing nothing major with internals but have recently experienced major design fault with the extension chassis as it has failed in its support of the A Van supplied and fitted tow bar . I note in a reply to you from Adrian Patterson that he commented that he needed to have his chassis extension strengthened, As I would appreciate contacting him and can't reply to him from my contacts could you send him my contact details 0422239179
kind regards and safe travelling
Blue

I wouldn't think that would be the case from the fridge vent. I have never had the problem, so suggest you get onto Avan and discuss it with them.

I was told by the service guy at Avan last year that this place will do them..Haven't yet made inquiries myself, but will probably in the near future as I am not happy with the design of the door. http://www.simpsonscaravans.com.au/

Hi,I have just fitted a security door on our 2008 Avan Ovation. Aussie Traveller have a door that is 572mm wide that will fit. Avan door is 565mm so you will need to slightly modify side.Door will only open to 90 degrees and with a small amount of shaving off the grey trim on bottom of van it will go right back.This then allows you to use the retainer on the door.Good Luck. John

It has a indicator that has a series of lights .When full all lights are on as the level drops lights go out.

ours is a 2014 we do not have water level monitors

The Ovation M7 I purchased came with a diesel heater.

no and its a problem if its a cold night and you are free camping

I have only had my Avan motorhome for a few months and have not had a problem.
I seem to me that you might have a loose wiring connection .
I would ask you question on the Fiat Ducato review it or even the Jayco motorhome review as they also use the Fiat Ducato.

I have had mine dropout also. but then I realized it was when I was climbing and it has dropped a gear, but I haven't had to stop to reset it... If you are worried ring
Fiat.

I would have the battery checked to see if it will take a load.(most battery sells have a load tester )
The solar panel should have a regulator which cuts out when battery is charged.I would check that the solar panel is putting out a charge around 13 volts.I have a multimeter to check mine. I had a portable solar panel and the regulator was only putting out 12 volts and this is not enough to charge a 12 volt battery.Most 12 volt batteries when charged show around 12.5 volts when fully charged.
Hope this helps

Should be a panel over the door opposite the fridge That's what auxiliary power is. Check to see if your battery is plugged in

I was told the 40" and sound system only runs on 240 volt.The only way I can see to run it of 12volt is with a inverter.You would have to know the watts the tv and sound system uses and how long your batteries would last.I have a second small tv that runs of 12volts.
Has your M7 have the Australian maps in the inbuilt navigator,mine only has European maps.Avan said they will post a new tomtom to me because they cannot upgrade to Australian maps.I will upgrade my posting when I receive the navigator.
There is a 12 volt outlet in the first top cupboard on the right hand side.I think it only for charging your phone or ipad.
I have a honda generator for 240 volts use

Grant

Had a similar problem - a little hard to find at first since it was very intermittent - turned out to be one of the sensors on the gear box that senses exact placement of the gear lever - from memory, it was the one that senses horizontal movement. Not serious, just a nuisance so worth mentioning to your service agent.

Hi Debbie we have had our van 12 months and have had no problems with the truck or with the unit itself. We have only had 8 weeks then a further six weeks using it. Our biggest gripe was the proster awning as we felt it not strong enough to support our custom made annexe. The wind did catch it and it did give way but this was considered an accident rather than a warranty issue overall this is a good unit well constructed and ours done in black and white not a timber finish looks clean and fresh and easy to care for we've had very little faults internally minor things with opening freezer door nothing major more irritating mechanically the truck runs well fuel consumption not too bad and easy to drive control and maintain a speed we would have no hesitation with the purchase of another or recommending the a van based on our limited experience

Im really sorry i am unsure try Penrith there is an a van distributor there bit short on courtesy but should be able to help you ensure you ring first to book it in

Any Hayman Reece dealer should be able to help.
I agree with this statement. "Penrith there is an a van distributor there bit short on courtesy ".Also they never call back unless they are trying to sell a new van .

Had a rock chip on our M3 with bed over but it was hit by a rock. CIL have one free windscreen a year, it didn't tack much to replace they were even able to reglue mirror stand. I was worried about future leaks but had no probs.
Cheers Geoff

Travelled 0ver 25000km no probs but I also had the mhome serviced more than recommended intervals
regards geoff

Thanks geoff

Yes I did and took it straight to Fiat Dandenong where they found water in fuel. They were very helpful and fixed it straight away....even gave me a sample to take it up with the last fuel stop I had...but of course they were denying water in their fuel. So had to wear the cost!

Hi Peter I have seen Sygic maps for sale on ebay approx. $55 there is also a sygic app for ipad with automatic updates Cheers Geoff

Unfortunately, avan GPS runs out in the first 12 mths then u have no GPS unless u re register, I didn't as I bought a GPS and use that and use the avan GPS mainly as reversing camera. If u really want the avan one to work ring up avan dealers or Victorian HQ they should be able to do something, good luck, ps, my thought is the avan model isn't worth thr re registration as I am now going to update the rev camera as the avan model is absolutely substandard, much better n cheaper options out now, research the triuckies shops, they are great with the motorhomes gadgets.

Only problem was us inittially winding it back in the wrong way. We put the struts onto the ground and use camping tie down ropes pegged to the ground these have springs at the ends to absorb wind gusts.
This also moves the arms away from the lockers and if like me you won't keep walking into them
Also lower one end slightly more during rain this will help run off

Hi Ruth, We firstly had a problem with the awning caused by us winding it in the wrong way. We always put our struts onto the ground,

And always use camping tie down ropes pegged to the ground, these also have springs to absorb the wind gusts. They are then also out of the way and you can still

open lockers and you don’t walk into them

Also don’t forget to lower one end slightly during rain to assist in water run off

Cheers Geoff

Good advise, using simple tent ropes n pegs to hold awning is soooooo quick n effective. Never had a. Problem with awning however very rarely do I put the awning legs down to ground I leave the legs on the van, on an angle, better strength when I use the ropes to tie the awning down for any wind or rain problems.

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If it is the tap that is leaking you neet to replace it they are not repairable. They are worth around $65.00.

We had a similar problem with water leaking into the stove to the ground. It simply turned out to be the screw in the plug hole was loose. Tighten it and no more leak. Try this before buying a new tap.