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. Mike, thank you for your input and advice. If you are talking about the Avan camper trailer Gerty they are not a lot different, depending on the condition of the van springs etc, it is a straight push up (two sides to it, joined by a bungy cord) but not as easy as a pop top. As Franie says, like the other pop tops the older you get you don't have the same strength as an older person (most) and females in general may be a bit weaker. We are unable to get the ac power to work. Govt. That's only 60 odd ks but with the extras in the car it keeps us legal. There also seems to be an increasing Police/Road Authority interest in the overloading area. It makes it easier when putting the new stuff back on in the correct place. What state are you in, nothing on your profile ? Hi my answer may help i have a 2012 Avan cruiseliner 14 ft i had it weighbridge to see how heavy it's going to be for my little Hyundai diesel ix35 as the tare weight says for my van 920 on the back of the car is Ltd to 1300kg as the van came up empty around about 1220 kilos did not give me much to fill it up so I tried it with all my gear and a extra deck deep cycle battery and a tank full of water and a little bit more extra food than I normally would take it came up just a little bit over 13500 kilos i had no probem whats so ever doing thousands of kilometres so as long as you know what your car and tow bar limit is and the caravan limit you should not have a problem. Vickie, ex Bricklayer 20 years & 33 years Carpet Cleaning. Thethford N304M3 model, but its cooling just fine and there,s no water in the drip tray. As a ex Avan owner try standing near the middle and close to front of the inside, make sure the sides are already down and push up on the front section roof. They all have their little problems. You could also email this Canberra branch (see link in text for email contact) and ask them what you could do, also lots of good mods and advice on their site, see; http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/. Lots more research for me to do by the looks. For interestedforum members the closed cell adhesive code number is EPDM 414. I think you are right. ? Do you have a Pic. 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. I did take mine on a very rough corrugated and stony road near Nimbin that seemed to go on forever, a retaining bolt fell out of one ofthe overhead (when up) wind out hatches but otherwise survived that trip ok. Later towards the end of the 7 years, the large rear wind out window of mine worethrough the aluminium rivets on the three hinges that held it to the body, and I nearly lost the hatch into the Gt Australian Bight when a very strong Northerly wind (blowing out to sea) go under it, is SWMBO had not seen it in time before we turned into the wind it would have ended up over the cliff in the drinkmanaged to tie it down with coat hanger wire and ropes until I could get it fixed. , http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/images/DL_477_.pdf. Retired Engineer, ExPark Owner & Caravan Consultant.. WebAvan RVs have Centurion Chassis made with hot dipped galvanised steel that protects them from corrosion. With this in mind I found an AVAN forum that is very helpful in 'Doctor Google' with the words.' taking an AVAN off road.' Just one problem .. the water pump??? We only detected this when laying on the bed it could be heard purring through the pillow. There are similar winch type systems that people have made. In case I am indisposed while away in the van, Ellie can put the roof up with ease. What is the best cover to buy for our cruiseliner 5 2016 please. 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. - ormaybe it was something else ??). The team Anthony, Steve and Rob could not have done more to help us with our purchase and gave us a good deal. We have a 2003 Cruiseliner and the boot lid has been leaking along the bottom. Donohue, Plenty, and lots of others over the years. 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. The Avan Club of Australia is a great organisation. Here are the 7 most common problems with Aliner campers that you should consider before buying one: They Dont Offer Much Space Setup Can Be Difficult Aliners Hi Tina, that is a simple one to fix. Dougwe, yes the upgraded chassis/suspension would be a minimum I think also, and I did have a look underneath and agree that the axle is still a bit low. Age is an attitudeNOT a condition. . Easy job. !Dougwe - I'll also follow up your comment about the bungee straps. (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. Like Doug said, the height when folded down is a bonus as it can fit into the average carport/garage when down, unlike some caravans etc, however unless the roof is particularly high or has been modified (I saw one that had the middle of the carport roof raised in an A shape) it cannot have the roof raised, although a partial raising can be achieved if you don't mind crawling in and out. One thing I like with having the roof down for travel, is the door cannot open and swing out as the roof slides over the top of the door, better security too if the roof is padlocked at the locking points. 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. Web2022 Avan Cruiseliner 1D. Keeps opening in transit. It could be that your roof springs (one in each corner) have become weak. 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 seperate tank fillers and piping to water pump, Will never enter this place again Michael is the rudest most arrogant salesman I have ever dealt with. There are various Roof Lifters available a previous posters have mentioned. Thanks, GaryKelly. I too have had a HiAce with a poptop, and also a Mercedes poptop. Agree with you about bending your kness, and having straight arms but this is altogether different. One of the earlier people to post a message regarding this provided a link to a site showing the roof being raised. My problem is that I don't have the strength to lift the roof more than thefirst few cms that you see in the video.. Salesman used Misleading and Deceptive Conduct when selling me a van. Below. Lots of info. Despite numerous attempts at contact no effort to return calls and emails to had resulted. 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. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. It is secured by very short screws.A curtain fastener fell offA screw to hold the gas pipe up underneath the van was missing.The two vents were warped. Think the 100 mm blower puts in about 270 cubic litres a minute. the reason why they come open is the spline on the butterfly handle is stripped, when you wined down the roof vents you will notice that the butterfly handle keeps turning when they are down instead of stopping and locking. You dont pay over $50,000 to a dealer to get chicken $!?t. Yes it was smaller but build wise the same. Yes we did accidentally leave the switch on. I just use a Bilge Blower Fan drawing in outside air through a dust filter. Just buying a new one (or secondhand) and taking it on long trips on unsealed roads I would not recommend. , Have a look at this below. No more towing and more sleeping in the 4by. I don't think so because the lifting height is too great, I would guess around four feet and only at the centre. We have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. Contact your nearest Avan Camper Club and ask when they are having a meet up. I did have attachments at the bottom but not necessary with the attached wooden bead. (1) Many are "armstrong models" (need muscles) and (2) does not offer much personal safety and protection for a lone traveller. Webproblem YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl0V6ex6wSs, 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto - 2008 23ft Golden Eagle HunterSome people feel the rain - the others just get wet - Bob Dylan, Hi Kathy, There is a club, which is called Avan Club of Australia and there are a couple of people who have invented lifters. 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. With additional size and living space, the Cruiser and Cruiseliner models feature higher road clearance, upgraded chassis and bigger tyres than the Aliner model. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. Is this a known problem? Thanks for the links too, I'll peruse them over the next few days. After this I will begin to get serious about finding an 'outback rig' and will take all comments and suggestions as a learning curve to begin the next stage. Govt. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. It happened to me on my last journey. http://alinerownersclub.org/ The American Site. 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. Or, would a grooved piece of pipe (or timber) placed in a vertical position between the body of the van and the bottom sloping edge of the roof be more efficient? (ieWhile still in the vertical position, pull, push or shoveittoward the back of the van so that itincreases the angle of the roof). Wouldn't they be able to adapt it somehow ?. Given th, When contacting this dealer with regard to warranty problems I was referred to Pakenham. 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. This is how mine is held down. There are either 4 or 6 of these. I may not have done the 2 middle ones up last time. You'll see what I mean when I come down Marj. The numbers from AVAN vary. I was a member of the Club for 7 years, members can attend any Avan Club rally in any state and an Australian wide guide to rallies, dates, contacts etc is put in their regular newsletters. At $20 per annum membership and $10 joining fee, it is one of the cheapest clubs in Oz and well worth joining. Please note it is not for caravans, only Avanfolding type camper trailers. The club started like that before Avan started making caravans and members voted to keep it for the A shaped folding camper trailers. And yes they do have info for members on repairing etc once you have joined. 2 months later the new battery is now dead and showed 4v. Contact Details. Our old van has done most off the roads such as GRR four times , GCR three times, Borroloola Roper Road. Vic - Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. G'day Duh, thank you for your post and comments; along with fellow posters I have been able to source the tape for the job.now comes the messy bit of cleaning old adhesive and fiddly access but a pretty cheap outcome at around $40.00 for all items including acetone, scraper. Bit late, but having had an A'Van Camper Trailer (A shape) and a Jayco pop top I found that both had some initial teething problems (quality control issues) however Jayco wins on the repair/warrant issues hands down and is known for being one of the best in Oz even making good on things after expiry of the warranty for me and I have heard others say that too.You can ask other Jayco owners by going to the Jayco Website www.jayco.com.au (put in au or you'll get the US website) and look up Travel Diary under owners info. 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. , I would certainly recommend joining the Avan Club of Australia http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/479/Home/. The chassis/suspension upgrade and larger tyres would be a must have option I think. I leave in a weekon my first solo trip sowill feel much more confident if I have a solution to this before I leave.. Was offered a refund or to wait 12 months for a new one. 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 Govt. 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 (fully extended rating) on all four springs. Hope this helps. Be sure to keep the steel rod facing down so that the inner oil lubes the seals and the pressure is not lost. Information on this is included in my attached article. . We bought a new Aliner last year and have been documenting all the mods that we've done to it, to give inspiration to other Aliner owners. How do you keep front dome window locked. After numerous personal contacts the flyscreen has still not been replaced. It's a great club by the way and only people with pointy heads are eligible . Just bought an Avan Adventure Plus Love it. Further details in the disclaimer. On the road it is subjected to water, grit, oils etc and probably worth checking out in your maintainence schedule. This is an Adventure Plus with Solar Panel.The battery capacity has been a problem from day one. Just how heavy is the Avan to erect? On inspecting the window from outside, I saw that thealuminium rivets holding the hinges on top of the window had worn through and all three hinges had nothing holding them except for the lower window locks. If I had turned out of the carpark into the wind I have no doubt that the window would have ripped off and would have gone over the cliff into the drink. Hi Bruce think about joining the Facebook group Avan Motorhomes. I will never buy another product from this company. Keep away!! , Due to the overwhelming negative responses everyone has passed onto me regarding the AVAN it is DEFINITELY NOT a consideration off road option for me. Lots of help available there, Hi we have a new to us avan Frances. I might http://www.avanwa.com.au/ , The foam is mainly to keep out dust, insects, draughtetc. Another thing to consider is the nylon strips you can also buy which help your panels slide over each other when closing the roof down and putting up etc, they wear or come off after awhile too and adding extra bits certainly help with the lifting by stoppingthe aluminium edging from sticking. In the past, I also replaced some of my foam bits, the stuff you get from Avan repairers/parts alreadyhas adhesive on one side (peel off protecting skin) for easy attachment, making sure old surface is clean etc. (see below link). "We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason.". G'day Brian and Jim, thanks for that, I will give them a call. It might simply be tightening or resealing a joint. Michael took my credit card details and said he would hold the van for 2 weeks while we waited for our insurance to process. Was very happy with our 2005 van but will be looking elsewhere due to the poor construction . We have just purchased a 2007 avan hard roof pop top. This is the hooks on my pop top to hold it down. Thanks so much that sounds like good advice, i'll definatley do my homework & won't be pressured, i didn't think it was going to be this hard! If you are a a Member of the Avan Club Australia you can peruse the Avan website for this subject certain it has been covered. 3 people. I think it Not sure if anyone has the same. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. Other van with aluminum everywhere, and OFF ROAD everything, again a maiden voyage. However some say they are not meant for 'off road' driving. Then fill your fresh water to see which gauge has changed so that is Fredh water. General disclaimer: All third party trademarks, images and copyrights on this page are used for the purpose of comparative advertising, criticism or review. 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. WebThe standard unit carrying load Avan applies is: Single Axle; 300kg. Hope this is of use. Must ask her what her consumption is. not hard to do. Any DIY devices to help me (a solo woman traveler) lift the roof of my Avan Cruiseliner? Promises broken, lied to and delivered a brake defective dangerous vehicle. Doug, I think the van with the flat roof you were talking about was a Coromal camper trailer (similar to an Avan camper but with a flat roof bit on top), they had struts on the side but they no longer make them, they had a lot of leaking problems with the roofs, there are still a few around on the market. Coromal still make the camper trailer that is similar to the Jayco ones, but that is not the one I am talking about. As well as the bungy cords Doug, the inside springs weaken over time too and may have to be replaced, although uncommon. I also added some extra nylon flat stripsbetweenthe roof and bodyoverlaps (available as Avan parts) they made the roof part easier when raising and they didn't "stick". Just a note, don't over tighten and there should be a sleeve inside each end of the pipe line that supports the pipe at the joint. Avan Campers Avan Campers Caravans amp Motorhomes. yep, you are right regarding acetone; I had the van taped and covered for that reason but guess what? If you look at this A'Lite A'van, you will see where it has had gas struts fitted to help raise the roof. What is the best way to remove the old foam seals on an A'VAN Cruiseliner before installing the new foam. WebAvan Model: Cruiseliner 1D AD PLUS Price: $52,836 Year: 2022 Transmission: Auto Warranty: 2 Years Fa Stock Number: N2013 Cabins/ Features Seating Capacity: 2 Sleeping Capacity: 3 Air Conditioning: Yes Toilet: No Shower: Yes Fridge: Yes Microwave: Yes Stereo: Yes Suspension: Full Off-road Technical Specifications Garage Length: 5765 mm I have 2007 cruise liner cant find drain for air con. You also need to know what your car weighs, then add the tow ball weight, the weight of your fuel (allow 1kg per litre), the weight of your stuff in the vehicle and the weight of your passengers and driver. I am only small and have great difficulty. We have for instance a Pressure System to keep the dust out. Any other info (suggestions) at all on using these for off road would be appreciated. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. You also learn a lot from other members at their rallies and get to see what others have done to their vans and how they have solved problems such as yours etc.. The bumper bar on certain Avans is dangerous. I bought a Redarc charger which seemed to work well when doing the initial charge-up of the new battery. 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. Hi we are new to caravaning & just sold our Jayco Hawk Outback which we had for a few years & loved it "no probs". ie water, food, clothes etc. These do not influence our content moderation policies in any way, though ProductReview.com.au may earn commissions for products/services purchased via affiliate links. WebAvan Off Side Shade . 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. With a single axle van marketed as suitable to bush camp, it would seem reasonable for an extra water tank, extra battery and solar to be optioned. There were deaths in Qld and a driver charged earlier this year. Spread the laughter Share the cheer Let's be happy While we're here. Charges Caravan 5.92m 3 people 1,200 kg Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 23 Compare 2015 Avan Owen 5.9m (20ft) $46,900* Excl. Thank you !!! The hose fuses in our M6 are under the dinning table seat. Driving me crazy! ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. I see on that site a pic of the American version of the AustralianA'lite I used to have, some differences., Cheers, Gerty. 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 took it on dirt and corrigated roads, SLOWLY. Finance available. BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL .. Hi Happy Traveller. We took the caravan over on that date an hour and a half drive , the manager was not there , another employee told me that it he didn't think it was under warranty, but would find out, after waiting about an half hour he, Bob Jan Scott and all the staff were extremely helpful with the purchase of our new Avan 564 everything we asked for was carried out with fo fuss would recomend Avan Adelaideto anyone looking for a new vanThanksAndrew and Jenny Ba0, Hi Teddy if you have a Fiat Ducato the fuses are to the right of the steering wheel. It was in my car manual.I pull with an old Hilux, which can only tow 1800kg and 150kg on the ball. I have a full on off road van from Goldstream RV but that doesn't mean I would even consider taking it on some of the tracks I've been on. WebAvan Review by Caravan World. Put some masking tape on the panels at the ends of the tapeto mark the positions. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age). Therese, Hi I do not have instructions for your type of monitor They are simple to understand. I have had to renew all my seals on the Cruiseliner (2005) Think the seals used originaly were not Closed Cell type foam. I presume this is not an Avan accessory but after market product. There is no locking mechanism on the inside, just the winder. They cost about $50 each maybe. Our suspension is pretty tired (2004) so after years of uming and ahing we're going to upgrade the suspension and redo the ATM certification. Can I suggest you join Avaners 2 sites on Facebook where a whole lot if Avaners are happy to help! Look up the Avan club website and contact them. Especially important are what weight your car can tow and what weight it can accept on the towball. the reason why the spline strips on the butterfly handle is when you don't open them for a while the roof vent lid sticks to the black rubber and if you keep trying to put pressure on the butterfly handle it strips, you should always open those roof vent lids when the van is down when they have been closed for a long period. Yes, we had one fitted a purpleline, fitted by avan dealer. Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta. I get around 11L/100km with my 07 XT man towing my camper trailer but it is only 450kg fully loaded and sits lower than the A-Vans with less wind resistance. The budget we are looking at is $20K to $25K. Ask the salesperson or do an online search. 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. My 2008 avan cruiseliner small dome windows won't open with winder, just clunks. Not stuck on seals. We have a cruiseliner and it has split/cracked down the handles on the back of the van why has this happened and how can it be fixed? Its possible the screws have been tightened too much on the handles, causing them to split. I am now currently speaking to the ACCC and trying to get this resolved to get my money back. All I Dealer offered to fix defects with silicone. Some more than others. The awning also was not properly installed as the led lights were not wired in. Hi TandB, we also had a boot water problem with our 2004, but haven't see a drop in the boot for around 5 yrs after putting on a 'temporary' vinyl skirt. Would never ever buy a Golf again. 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. A. We asked the dealer/factory to send a bunk ladder that never came with the van. Web2008 Avan CRUISELINER 5.9m (19ft) $24,500* Excl. e abusive manager in Bathurst, I definitely would not recommend anybody go there, after sales service is non existent, and not worth the effort. The van is 2.4 years old, not many problems previously, but this time the bumper bar broke from the tack welding, which is only about an inch long on all four spots and will not tolerate-too much jarring, it was a shock to us, could have been serious if it had released entirely from the van totally re traffic following. 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.. It cools the van by one degree. 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. I charged monthly to keep the battery topped up but eventually found the battery was totally dead. Hi Sam-thanks for getting back on my query. 2019 Isuzu D-Max dual cab, canopy, Fulcrum suspension; 2011 17' Jayco Discovery poptop Outback, We have a 2005 Avan Cruiseliner. , http://alinerownersclub.org/diy/roof-springs-and-bungees/, Also something I wrote a while back. 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. 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. Thanks for your suggestions though.Duh - I'll follow up your suggestions regarding gas struts, the nylon flat strips and the lifting device. The acetone was as useless as the proverbial you know what.it barely budged the remnants, whereas good old wd40 worked a treat. 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 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. 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. Avan allow an amount of additional weight (Carrying Load) for each individual unit manufactured above the initial manufactured Tare Weight of the unit. We recieved our brand new van with 30+ defects on it. 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. 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