Airstream Safari manual

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INTRODUC TION 2008 MODEL The Owners Manual for your new Airstr eam trailer is designed to respond to the most frequent inquiries regar ding the operation, function and care of the many systems that make modern trailering a joy . Airstream realizes our customers possess varying degrees of expertise in the area of repairing and maintaining the applia[...]

INTRODUC TION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazar dous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury . NOTICE: used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in pr operty damage. NOTE: Important information regar ding the maintenance of your recr eatio[...]

INTRODUC TION 2008 MODEL etc.) typically operate on LP gas. LP gas is flammable and is contained under high pressur e. Improper use may result in a fire and/or explosion. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual as well as the specific owners’ manuals of the appliances and equipment. Tire Safety (See page D-11) Properly m[...]

INTRODUC TION V entilation T o reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from of f-gassing it is of utmost importance that you ventilate your recreational vehicle. V entilation should occur fr equently after purchase and at times when the temperatures and humidity are elevated. Remember off-gassing is accelerated by heat and humidity . Open windows, e[...]

INTRODUC TION 2008 MODEL NOTES[...]

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS A. WARRANTY AND SERVICE W arranty W arranty Explanation Service Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Parts & Supplies B. TOWING T ow V ehicles Brakes Loading W eighing Hitching Up T owing Tips Pre-T ravel Check List C. CAMPING Camping Safety Overnight Stop Extended Stay Leveling & Stabilizing Hook Up[...]

A W ARRANTY AND SERVICE A - 1 WARRANTY COVERAGE Airstream, Inc. (“Airstream”) warrants that it will repair or replace defects in material or workmanship in any components of a new Airstream trailer purchased from an authorized Airstream dealer in the United States or Canada for a period of twenty-four (24) months fr om the date the trailer is ?[...]

A A - 2 W ARRANTY AND SERVICE DISCLAIMER OF INCIDENT AL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Airstream hereby disclaims any and all incidental and consequential damages arising out of or relating to the vehicle, including expenses such as transportation to and from vehicle dealerships and Airstream repair facilities, loss of time, loss of pay , loss of use, i[...]

A W ARRANTY AND SERVICE A - 3 THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VAR Y FROM ST A TE TO ST A TE. AIRSTREAM, INC. 419 W est Pike Street P .O. Box 629 Jackson Center , OH 45334-0629 T ele: 937-596-6111 Fax: 937-596-6539 E-mail: www .airstream.com EXPLANA TION OF AIRSTREAM LIMITED WARRANTY The Airs[...]

A A - 4 W ARRANTY AND SERVICE trailer . There ar e limits to the amount of load that can be safely transported depending upon speed and r oad conditions, and reasonable cause to believe these factors have been exceeded could void the Airstream warranty . For additional information on the loading of your trailer , consult your Owner’ s Manual or g[...]

A W ARRANTY AND SERVICE A - 5 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Airstream, Inc. If NHTSA r eceives similar complaints, it may open an inve[...]

A A - 6 W ARRANTY AND SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE W ARNING : FAILURE TO MAINT AIN YOUR COACH CAN CAUSE PRE- MA TURE AND UNEXPECTED P ARTS BREAKAGE AND/OR ERRA TIC OPERA TION THA T MA Y BE HAZARDOUS. NOTICE : See appliance manufacturer’ s literature for further information. EVER Y 1,000 MILES OR 60 DA YS Escape Window Check operation of latches a[...]

A W ARRANTY AND SERVICE A - 7 EVER Y 10, 000 MILES OR 6 MONTHS Brakes Inspect, adjust, or replace as necessary Wheel Bearings Clean and repack Tires Inspect and rotate Spare Tir e Carrier Lubricate moving parts. Seals, Windows, & Door Clean with mild detergent and coat with “Slipicone”. TV Antenna Lubricate all moving parts with silicone lu[...]

A A - 8 W ARRANTY AND SERVICE SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE P ARTS AND LUBRICANTS BULBS, EXTERIOR License Plate # 53 Clearance Light #67 Door Light #1003 Convenience Light (Dump V alve) # 53 T railers have an LED tail light system that uses no bulbs. BULBS, INTERIOR Ceiling Light (Incandescent) #1141 W ardr obe Light & Dinette Light #561 W all Light #1[...]

A W ARRANTY AND SERVICE A - 9 MAINTENANCE RECORD DA TE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED DA TE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED[...]

A A - 10 W ARRANTY AND SERVICE NOTES[...]

B T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM B - 1 TOW VEHICLE EQUIPMENT If you plan to buy a new vehicle to tow your trailer we suggest that you include in your purchase the towing options offered by most tow vehicle manufactur ers. These include such things as a heavy-duty alternator and radiator , heavy-duty springs (See Note:) and shock absorbers, transmission coo[...]

B B - 2 T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM ELECTRIC BRAKES The brakes are operated by 12 volt current from your tow vehicle and MUST BE HOOKED UP SO THA T YOU HA VE AN INTEGRAL SYSTEM WITH YOUR TOW VEHICLE BRAKES. T o prevent problems and insure satisfactory braking action, install an electronic contr oller in line with the brakes in your tow vehicle. An elect[...]

B T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM B - 3 LOADING The label on this page is a sample of the weight information chart provided in all Airstream vehicles. The label lists weight and loading information specific to your trailer . This information can be found in your vehicle on the back of the first wardr obe door on the curbside of the vehicle about 60” up [...]

B B - 4 T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM WEIGHING YOUR TRAILER The diagrams show how to weigh the trailer on scales. The allowable personal cargo must be distributed in your trailer in such a manner that the Gross Axle W eight Rating is not exceeded. T o determine this, it is necessary to load all of your allowable personal cargo and variable weights. Then h[...]

B T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM B - 5 HITCHING UP Hitching up your trailer is something that will become almost second nature with practice. The following section includes pr oper hitch load distribution. Proper training on connecting your trailer to a tow vehicle is essential for safety . Please see your dealer or other qualified personnel for instructi[...]

B B - 6 T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM TOWING TIPS W e want every owner to be a safe and courteous driver . A few hours of towing practice in a large empty supermarket lot will make pulling your trailer over the road much easier . Line out two cor ners for left and right turns. Y ou may also use these cor ners to practice backing and parking. OBSERVE THA T[...]

B T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM B - 7 applying the trailer brakes with your manual control will help eliminate sway . W ARNING : CHOCK THE TRAILER WHEELS when stopping on a hill or slope. Leaving your tow vehicle in gear is not enough for standstill safety . Do not use trailer brakes as parking brakes. T racking On a two-lane road cars will be lining up b[...]

B B - 8 T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM Backing Up In BACKING UP the important thing to remember is to DO EVER YTHING SLOWL Y and to corr ect immediately if you see the trailer turning the wr ong way . Concentrate on the rear of the trailer . With your tow vehicle and trailer in a straight line back up slowly and turn the bottom of the steering wheel in the[...]

B T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM B - 9 Controlling Sway or Fishtailing Sway or fishtailing is the sideways action of a trailer caused by exter nal forces. It is common for travel trailers to sway in r esponse to strong winds or crosswinds or when passed by or passing a semi-tractor and trailer or driving downhill. WARNING: Excessive sway or fishtailing o[...]

B B - 10 T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM SUGGESTED PRE-TRA VEL CHECK LIST Interior 1. T ur n off water pump switch 2. Check battery water level 3. Close windows and vents 4, Lock all interior cabinet doors. 5. Latch refrigerator door . (Seal containers first.) 6. Hold down or stack securely all loose, har d and sharp objects 7. Fasten sliding and foldette [...]

B T OWING YOUR AIRSTREAM B - 11 Motoring Essentials 1. Display the tow vehicle and trailer registration pr operly . 2. Carry drivers license. 3. In Canada you’ll need a non-residence liability insurance car d and your birth certificate. 4. In Mexico you must have special auto insurance. 5. Carry an extra set of the ignition and truck keys in a s[...]

C C - 1 CAMPING SAFETY As always, safety should be one of your top priorities. Make sure you, and everyone traveling with you, can operate the main door and exit window rapidly without light. Contemplate other means of escape in case the designated exits are blocked. W ARNING : The escape windows(s) are identified by their red release handles. Lif[...]

C CAMPING C - 2 OVERNIGHT STOP Airstream owners have parked virtually every placing imaginable from filling stations to farmlands. In time you’ll develop a knack for spying wonderful little r oadside locations by turning off the main highway and exploring. There are many moder n parks including State, County and Federal parks with good facilitie[...]

C C - 3 CAMPING EXTENDED ST A Y Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very different from making a weekend excursion. Since everything you need is right at hand, you are at home wherever you go. When packing for an extended trip, take everything you need, but only what you need. When you plan to stay in the same place for several days, weeks [...]

C CAMPING C - 4 CITY WA TER HOOK-UP Simply connect hose to source, open the valve and you have pressurized faucets, toilet and water heater . Open faucets to purge trapped air fr om the water system. Allow the water heater to fill before lighting. WASTE W A TER SYSTEM The main parts of the waste water system are the toilet, dual holding tanks, and[...]

C C - 5 CAMPING WINTER TRA VELING T raveling in sub-freezing temperatures will requir e certain precautions to protect the plumbing system and your personal belongings from being damaged by fr eezing. Wheneve r possib le the he at should be ke pt on at a constant temperatur e. It is easier for the furnace to keep a cons tant r oom temper atur e tha[...]

C CAMPING C - 6 Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious problem. When you recognize the signs of excessive moistur e and condensation in the trailer , action should be taken to minimize their effects. TIPS TO CONTROLLING CONDENSA TION T o avoid condensation problems, try to follow these tips to help alleviate excess moisture. Allow ex[...]

C C - 7 CAMPING What are molds ? Molds are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in virtually every environment, indoors and out. Outdoors, mold gr owth is important in the decomposition of plants. Indoors, mold growth is unfavorable. Left unchecked, molds br eak down natural ma- terials, such as wood products and fabrics. Knowing the potentia[...]

C CAMPING C - 8 SLIDE OUT ROOM The trailer should be level prior to extending the slide out room. NOTICE: The stabilizing jacks MUST be deployed and trailer level before ex- tending room. Failure to deploy the jacks and level the trailer may cause slide out room to lose its pr oper adjustment for extending, retracting, and sealing. If the front jac[...]

C C - 9 CAMPING panel reveals the motor and main drive shaft extending from the motor to the two gear driven slides. On one end of the motor is a short lever . Swinging the lever up releases a brake that prevents the shaft from turning when the motor is shut off. With the brake released, it’ s now possible to tur n the drive shaft with a 3/4-inch[...]

C CAMPING C - 10 NOTES[...]

D D - 1 EXTERIOR CLEANING Exterior Skin As a general rule of thumb we recommend the trailer be washed about every four weeks and waxed in the spring and fall. In industrial areas cleaning and waxing should be done on a more fr equent schedule. NOTICE : ABRASIVE POLISHES OR CLEANING SOL VENTS SUCH AS AUTOMA TIC DISHWASHER OR ACID ETCH CLEANERS ARE T[...]

D EXTERIOR D - 2 Main Door NOTICE : When towing, the door lock and dead bolt must be secured. If it is not locked, the constant vibration of travel may cause the door to open with possible damage. Screen Door The screen door secures to the main door by means of a slide bolt type latch. It can be operated independently by releasing the slide bolt an[...]

D D - 3 EXTERIOR Chassis Hitch Ball Height The standard RECOMMENDED HITCH BALL HEIGHT for the Airstream Safari and Bambi is 17 ¾ ” except for the 22 ft. model which is 18”. If you plan long trips with the trailer heavily loaded you should check your trailer , after loading, to determine the optimum height. T o check, park the trailer on a leve[...]

D EXTERIOR D - 4 TIRES Y our trailer is equipped at the factory with name brand trailer tires. Airstream dealers cannot make adjustments to tires. A dealer who handles that particular brand must do this. If you ever have tir e problems check the local telephone dir ectory for the nearest dealer . T o get t he maxi mum pe rform ance fr om your t ire[...]

D D - 5 EXTERIOR TIRES In an emer gency , remove the flat tire. The independent suspension of the rubber tor - sion axle allows four or six wheeled units to be safely towed on thr ee or five wheels for a short distance (100 miles maximum) and only at a low speed (30 MPH). Be especially cautious in crossing holes or dips in the road. Under these c[...]

D EXTERIOR D - 6 TIRE ROT A TION (10,000-mile intervals) SP ARE TIRE The spare tire for Airstreams is stored under the front of the trailer . The front handle of the tire carrier is a one-inch tube protruding out from under the fr ont A-frame on the curbside. It is secur ed by a bracket and bolt along the inside of the A frame rail. Removing the bo[...]

D D - 7 EXTERIOR AXLE AND RUNNING GEAR ASSEMBL Y Each RUBBER TORSION axle is aligned during manufacturing, and double-checked on a random basis. Alignment after delivery is the customer’ s responsibility . Hitting chuck holes or r ough railroad tracks while going straight will only cause misalignment after the tire has been struck many repetitive[...]

D EXTERIOR D - 8 15. Install washer and spindle nut. 16. While rotating the wheel, tighten the spindle nut with a 12” wrench until there is a slight tension. Then back off one notch and install cotter pin. There should now be from .001” to .010” end play in hub. If not, back of f one notch. 17. Check the lug nuts at 10, 25 miles and recheck a[...]

D D - 9 EXTERIOR ELECTRIC BRAKES A CONTROLLER installed in your tow vehicle will synchronize the trailer brakes with your tow vehicle brakes. It is designed to apply the trailer brakes whenever the tow vehicle brakes are applied. TYPICAL ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER ELECTRONIC CONTROLLERS are inertially activated. The controller senses decelera- tion and [...]

D EXTERIOR D - 10 POWER JACK (Option) A switch located on the bottom of the housing operates the power jack. When the jack is fully extended or retracted internal limit switches automatically shut off the motor . Should an electrical failure occur , r emove the power head by loosening the two Allen set screws. The jack post may now be operated manu[...]

D D - 11 EXTERIOR TIRES Load and Inflation Information for Y our Tires Maintaining proper tir e inflation pressur e is essential for both tire safety and performance. Proper Tir e Inflation The level of air in your tires affects your vehicle’ s overall performance. Not even the highest quality tire will perform well if it’ s not inflated pr[...]

D EXTERIOR D - 12 WEIGHING YOUR TRA VEL TRAILER OR TOWED VEHICLE Since a trailer or towed vehicle adds to the load on your RV’ s tires, it is crucial to properly weigh towed vehicles. A travel trailer should first be weighed with the tongue, while detached from the pulling vehicle. The actual weight of the trailer must be less than or equal to t[...]

D D - 13 EXTERIOR remaining tr ead depth. Proper Inspection and Storage of Tir es Before taking your RV on a trip or when removing from an extended storage period, make it a practice to inspect the overall condition of your tires. Check for any type of condition or damage that might result in failur e. A thorough check should include both inside an[...]

D EXTERIOR D - 14 Lug Nut T orquing W ARNING : WHEEL SEP ARA TION CAN OCCUR 1. On first trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 50 miles. 2. Thereafter , check wheel lugs before each trip. 3. Following winter storage, check before beginning a trip. 4. Following excessive braking, inspect wheel lugs NOTE: Use a torque wr ench to tighte[...]

D D - 15 EXTERIOR Customers replacing original equipment that has not been tested for compatibil- ity must ensure the r eplacements are compatible to the hub and drum assembly installed. Such elements of compatibility include, but are not limited to: · Diameter of the hub-mounting surface. · Stud length and diameter . · Location and number of st[...]

E INTERIOR E - 1 The interior of all Airstream trailers has been designed for comfort, convenience, du- rability and appearance. How you use it and how you take car e of it naturally depends on you. However , if you learn to operate the interior components and take car e of them and the trailer properly , this knowledge will add to your pleasure as[...]

E E - 2 INTERIOR Draperies NOTICE : All drapery materials and mattress covers must be professionally dry- cleaned. For Safari models r emove the draperies by unsnapping them from the wall, removing a scr ew or pop rivet from the end of the curtain track, and sliding them out. The pop rivets are r emoved by drilling through the head with a 1/8” dr[...]

E INTERIOR E - 3 Dinette T able T o open the folding table, lift into a horizontal position and pull the table leg down toward the vertical position until it snaps into place, The leg is hinged at the fr ont edge of the table and is held against the bottom of the table with V elcro. T o extend into the double leaf position, lift the table slightly [...]

E E - 4 INTERIOR Linoleum Clean with any standard linoleum floor cleaner Bath Area Remote Switches T wo remote switches for appliances ar e located on the bathroom wall. One is for the water pump, and duplicates the pump switch on the central control panel. Either pump switch may be used to turn the pump on or off at any time. The second remote sw[...]

E INTERIOR E - 5 use only batteries specified in Owner’ s Manual or on unit. T est unit after installing a new battery . 3. Clean and vacuum the openings on your smoke alarm once a month. 4. Do not open the smoke alarm or try to r epair it. For replacement information see the WARRANTY in the Owner’ s Manual. 5. V erify you have the proper numb[...]

E E - 6 INTERIOR T AKING CARE OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM Y our smoke alarm has been designed and manufactured to be as maintenance-free as possible. Here are a few simple steps you must perform, in addition to the weekly tests described in the section “WEEKL Y TESTING OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM,” to keep your unit in good working order . • The smoke alarm [...]

E INTERIOR E - 7 USING T HE T AMPE R RESIST LOCKING MECHANI SM T o make the smok e alarm somewhat tamper resis tant, a “locking pin” has been provi ded in the base of the unit. It will help deter a child or other individual fr om removi ng the smoke a larm fr om the brack et. See Figur e 7. The followi ng dir ections can i nstall t his. 1. Remo[...]

E E - 8 INTERIOR OPERA TION Y our LP gas detector is wired directly to your vehicle batteries and incorporates a 1-amp in-line fuse. When the device is operating normally the green LED will be lit. W ARNING : It is not recommended that the detector be disconnected from the battery during periods of storage. There is a small heater on the sensor of [...]

E INTERIOR E - 9 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM The following information is highlights from the folder provided by the alarm manufac- turer . The folder , with more detailed information, is contained in your Owners’ Packet. CAREFULL Y READ AND UNDERST AND THE COMPLETE CONTENTS OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE ALARM. STORE THE MANUAL IN A SAFE P[...]

E E - 10 INTERIOR WHA T IS CARBON MONOXIDE Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas which is released when fuels are burnt. It is invisible, has no smell and is ther efore very difficult to detect with the human senses. Under normal conditions, in a room where fuel burning appliances are well maintained and corr ectly ventilated, the amount [...]

F PLUMBING F - 1 LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) FILL V AL VE Y our trailer is equipped with LP tank fill valves called “RV T ype I Acme” connection. The large, green, nylon swivel nut is a right hand thr ead and is designed for hand operation only . The valve features an internal spring-loaded module that will not allow gas to flow fr om the cyli[...]

F F - 2 PLUMBING AUTOMA TIC GAS REGULA TOR All models are equipped with a two stage automatic change over gas regulator that offers the convenience of automatic changeover fr om empty to full gas cylinders. Both tanks are connected to this r egulator . Make sure ther e is propane in both tanks before you start. Rotate the black lever on the top fro[...]

F PLUMBING F - 3 WARNING : Y our LP tanks must be filled as directed by the tank manu- facturer . Instructions are located on a decal near the fill valve. The decal must not be defaced. W ARNING : Y our LP tank must be, and can only be, placed in the proper position when remounting on the front of the trailer . In any other position the base of t[...]

F F - 4 PLUMBING NOTES[...]

F PLUMBING F - 5 WA TER SYSTEM-SELF CONT AINED Fill the water tank by opening the exterior access door and remove screw cap. A garden hose can now be inserted. It’ s a good idea to let the water run through the hose for a short time to flush it out. Experienced RV ers usually fill their tanks with “home” water to avoid strange water that ma[...]

F F - 6 PLUMBING The 28 ft. W is under the refrigerator . The bottom cabinet panel pulls off for access. The 27 ft. Front Bed is under the under the roadside wardrobe. The bottom two cabinet panels pulls off for access. T o clean the strainer screen, first remove the inlet connection from the pump side of the strainer . This will allow the intake [...]

F PLUMBING F - 7 The 23 foot model have a white petcock under the trailer on the tank pan between the roadside tires to drain the water tank. The 23 foot model also has two valves located under the bed for draining the hot and cold water lines. They can be reached through a hole in the bed top of through the exterior access door in the r ear of the[...]

F F - 8 PLUMBING 7. Disconnect the water pump inlet connection and turn the pump on until all the water is expelled. This water , about 1/2 cup, can be caught in a towel or rag. 8. Lower the front of the trailer as far as the jack will allow until water ceases to drain, then crank the jack up as high as it will go and let any remaining water drain [...]

F PLUMBING F - 9 W ater Heater Bypass For Normal Operation T ur n water heater by-pass valves to normal flow position. Shut off valve B - open valves A and C. For Winterizing (bypass position) close valves A and C, open valve B. V alve access is: 19 Ft. Bambi and the 23 Ft.- under the corner bed, accessible from holes in the bed top under the matt[...]

F F - 10 PLUMBING NOTES[...]

F PLUMBING F - 11 DRAIN AND WASTE SYSTEM Y our trailer has a drain and waste system that includes waste-holding tanks made from molded plastic, free fr om corrosion pr oblems, with trouble-free dump valves. The MAIN HOLDING T ANK enables you to use the toilet for several days away from disposal facilities. The wastewater from the sink, shower , bat[...]

F F - 12 PLUMBING BLACK T ANK FLUSH (Optional) The trailer has a water hose connector marked “black tank flush”. T o use, hook up a hose and tur n on full for ce. Within the tank a spray head with a multiple holed head will spray the interior surface of the tank. The vacuum breaker and check valve will be located inside the trailer above the e[...]

F PLUMBING F - 13 TOILET Manufacturer: Thetford Corporation 7101 Jackson Road Ann Arbor , MI 48103 313-769-6000 The RV toilet in your Airstr eam is a design that has been used for many years. There are two pedals. The large pedal opens and closes the slide mechanism, and the smaller pedal opens and closes a water valve. In normal use, when you are [...]

F F - 14 PLUMBING LA VA TORY F AUCET , ST ANDARD Moen, Chateau Single handled Kitchen Faucet w/Protégé Side Spray Model 7460 For parts and local warranty service contact Moen at 1-800-Buy Moen CARE AND MAINTENANCE All that is needed to clean your faucet is a soft damp cloth. Moen does not recom- mend the use of scour pads, cleansers or chemicals.[...]

F PLUMBING F - 15 LA VA TORY F AUCET , UPGRADE P ACKAGE Moen, Chateau Single handled Filtered Kitchen Faucet w/Pr otégé Side Spray Model F7430 CARE AND MAINTENANCE All that is needed to clean your faucet is a soft damp cloth. Moen does not recom- mend the use of scour pads, cleansers or chemicals. The abrasive nature of these substances could dam[...]

G G - 1 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM OPERA TION The major portion of electrical power in your Airstream is 12-volt. The 12-volt current powers the fans, fur naces, water pump, and water heater ignition. The exceptions would be the air conditioner and microwave oven. All 12-volt current comes through the battery system in the front of your trailer . The batt[...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 2 BA TTER Y (Lead Acid) NOTICE : A normal battery can discharge by itself in 30 to 40 days when not in use, ther efore, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERIODICALL Y CHECK THE BA TTER Y AND CHARGE IT AS IS NECESSAR Y . W e suggest checking the batteries at least every two weeks in fr eezing weather . The temperature at which a battery [...]

G G - 3 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM During the winter the batteries should be removed from the trailer and stored in a cool, dry place, where there is no danger of freezing. It should be kept full of water , cleaned and char ged monthly . A battery that is allowed to completely lose its char ge will never regain its original power or a full char ge. For ba[...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 4 A. Main charge line fr om tow vehicle B. T railer Batteries C. Converter The power sources above are all electrically connected to the 12-volt distribution fuse panel that distributes current to interior branch circuits. The cir cuits pr ovide power to operate all 12-volt DC lights, pumps, motors and appliances. The 7300[...]

G G - 5 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM Converter T esting A. Confirm 120 volt power is going into converter . B. Disconnect the 12+ wire fr om the master switch. C. Using a voltmeter check voltage output between heavy positive and negative wires coming out of converter . D. The voltage must be within 13.8 and 14.0 volts. (The meter of the tester should be ca[...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 6 12-V olt Circuit Diagram Circuit 1 - Bedr oom, Bath fan, Storage compartment lights Circuit 2 - Living Ar ea, Galley , Radio Circuit 3 - W ater pump, range, V ents/Lights, Refrigerator * - 12 V olt feed from battery disconnect Circuit 4 - TV Jacks Circuit 5 - Ceiling fan, Bath Lights Circuit 6 - Hitch jack & light, F[...]

G G - 7 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM TV ANTENNA Manufacturer: Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington, Iowa 52601 Phone: 800-843-4741 Raising Antenna to Operating Position T ur n elevating crank in “UP” direction until some resis - tance to turning is noted. Antenna is now in operating position. Check to make sure switch on fr ont TV jack is on[...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 8 Maintenance Lubrication T o lubricate the elevating gear apply a liberal amount of silicone spray lubricant to the elevating gear with the lift in the down position, then run the lift up and down a few times to distribute lubricant over gears. Lubricating Rotating Gear Housing In the event that r otating the antenna beco[...]

G G - 9 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM SA TELLITE ANTENNA WIRING If you compare the two previous drawings you’ll see wiring for a satellite dish antenna is relatively simple. Units have a faceplate with two coax cable hook-ups. It is located in the TV credenza on all models except the slide-out model with the overhead TV , which is located in the cabinet to[...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 10 SOLAR P ANEL PRE-WIRE Airstream T ravel T railers are pre-wired for an Intermountain Solar T echnology Solar Panel/Charge Controller/Display System. This system may be in- stalled on your trailer as an option. A manual on the use of the system is included with the Airstream Owner’ s Blue Delivery Case. Intermountain S[...]

G G - 11 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM Wireless Speakers (Optional) Y our trailer may have wireless speakers which is included in the optional upgrade package. An operating guide is included with each kit. The selector is located in the front r oof locker . A port is located in the selector switch to plug the speaker sending unit. Operating Guide -T ur n Mas[...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 12 110-VOL T ELECTRICAL SYSTEM City Power The Airstream converter system enables you to use the lights and appliances whether operating on self-contained battery power or hooked up to 110-volt city power . The 12-volt light bulbs give off the same light as regular household bulbs, so that when operating on self-contained b[...]

G G - 13 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM GROUND F AUL T CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) Many states requir e trailers which are sold in their state, and which have exterior 110 volt receptacles, to have a gr ound fault circuit interrupter . T railers manufactured for sale in these states have type THQL IS amp GFCI breakers installed on the general circuit, since th[...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 14 GFCI s are proven lifesavers, however , consumers need to take a few minutes each month to do this simple test. By taking action, you can help protect your family fr om the risk of electric shock. GFCI Breaker Perform this test on the GFI Breaker each month and r ecord the date on the chart. 1. With handle B in “ON”[...]

H H - 1 APPLIANCES All appliances are delivered to Airstream Inc. with in depth Owner’ s Manuals. Those manuals are included in the delivery case supplied by your dealer . The manuals may contain war nings, cautions, and operating instruction that should be read and followed before operating the appliances. The information contained in the applia[...]

H APPLIANCES H - 2 FURNACE Manufacturer: Hydro Flame Corporation 1874 South Pioneer Road Salt Lake City , UT 84104 Phone: 801-972-4621 The manufacturer of the furnace in your trailer has been well known in the RV industry for many years. The furnace burns LP gas, and is powered by 12 volt current fr om the batteries or power converter when plugged [...]

H H - 3 APPLIANCES REFRIGERA TOR Manufacturer: Dometic Sales Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway P .O. Box 490 Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Phone: 1-800-544-4881 Review all refrigerator literature supplied in your Owner’ s Packet or stored in the refrigerator prior to operating. In absorption refrigerant system ammonia is liquefied in the finned cond[...]

H APPLIANCES H - 4 WA TER HEA TER Manufacturer Atwood Mobile Products 4750 Hiawatha Drive P .O. Box 1205 Rockford, Illinois 61105 Phone: 815-877-7461 Note : Review the water heater literature supplied in your Owner’ s Packet before proceeding, W ARNING : Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this heater that has not been us[...]

H H - 5 APPLIANCES HIGH VOLUME ROOF VENT (OPTIONAL) Manufacturer: F AN-T ASTIC VENT CORP . 2083 S. Almont Ave. Imlay City , MI 48444 1-313-742-0330 1-800-521-0298 The optional High-volume roof vent system is designed to quickly exhaust stale, hot air and draw in fresh air . It’ s great to use when the outside temperature really doesn’ t call fo[...]

H APPLIANCES H - 6 MONITOR P ANEL Micropulse Systems Monitor CA TCON PRODUCTS INC. 817-921-2188 sales@catconproducts.com techsupport@catconproducts.com The MicroPulse System makes use of a single solid-state sensor per tank. The MicroPulse sensor measur es the static (head) pressure at the bottom of the tank and transmits this information to the Mi[...]

H H - 7 APPLIANCES MICROPULSE SYSTEMS MONITOR OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS This example shows the monitor reporting the following: Fresh W ater = 7/8 to Full Gray W ater 1 = Empty to 5/8 Gray W ater 2 = 3/4 Black W ater = Empty to 5/8 Battery = 3/8 to Full. On the diagram the Letters R=Red, Y=Y ellow, G=Gr een, Blank=no LED lit. NORMAL OPERA TION The Mi[...]

I SPECIFICA TIONS I - 1 Note : All weights were made on pr ototype vehicles. Y our production trailer may vary slightly . More information on weighing and loading your trailer can be found under “W eight Rating” in the forward section of this manual. Information pertaining to your trailer can be found in your vehicle on the back of the wardr ob[...]

I I - 2 SPECIFICA TIONS Gross V ehicular W eight Rating (GVWR): is the maximum permissible weight of this trailer when fully loaded. It includes all weight at the trailer axle(s) and tongue or pin. Unit Base V ehicle W eight (UBW) : is the dry weight of the base unit with bedroom gr oup and w/o options or fluids. Net Carrying Capacity (NCC): is eq[...]

J INDEX Accessories ........................................................ B-10 Air Conditioner ..................................................... H-1 Antenna TV ........................................................... G-7 Appliances ............................................................ H-1 Axles .....................................[...]

J INDEX Interior .................................................................. E-1 Jacks .................................. B-6, C-2, C-8, D-3, D-10 Leveling ................................................................ C-3 Lights .................................................................... E-4 Loading ..............................[...]