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INTRODUC TION 2008 INTERNA TIONAL 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 t[...]

INTRODUC TION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury . CAUTION 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 eation[...]

INTRODUC TION 2008 INTERNA TIONAL Appliances and Equipment (See section F , pages 1-4) The appliances (stove, refrigerator , outdoor grills, etc.) and equipment (hot water heater , furnace generator , etc.) typically operate on propane gas. Propane gas is flammable and is contained under high pressure. Improper use may result in a fire and/or exp[...]

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 frequently after purchase and at times when the temperatures and humidity are elevated. Remember off-gassing is accelerated by heat and humidity . Open windows, ex[...]

INTRODUC TION 2008 INTERNA TIONAL 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 your T railer Hitching Up T owing Tips Pre-T ravel Check List C. CAMPING Camping Safety Overnight Stop Extended Stay Leveling & Stabi[...]

A W ARRANTY AND SERVICE A - 1 WARRANTY COVERAGE Airstream, Inc. (“Airstream”) warrants that it will repair or replace defects in mate- rial 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 her eby 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 r epair facilities, loss of time, loss of pay , loss of use,[...]

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 on a tandem axle trailer . There are limits to the amount of load that can be safely transported depending upon speed and road 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?[...]

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 : F AILURE TO MAINT AIN YOUR COACH CAN CAUSE PREMA TURE AND UNEXPECTED P ARTS BREAKAGE AND/OR ERRA TIC OPERA TION THA T MA Y BE HAZARDOUS. Note: See appliance manufacturer’ s literature for further information EVER Y 1,000 MILES OR 60 DA YS Escape Window Check operation of latches and up[...]

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 lubr[...]

A A - 8 W ARRANTY AND SERVICE SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE P ARTS AND LUBRICANTS BULBS, EXTERIOR Convenience Light (Dump V alve) # 53, wedge base License Plate, Clearance Lights # 67 Door Light # 1141 T ail light LED BULBS, INTERIOR Shower , Exterior Compartment # 1141 Round Ceiling Light 12V -10W T o change the bulb in the round ceiling light, first rem[...]

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

B B - 1 T O W I N G 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 manufacturers. These include such things as a heavy-duty alter nator and radiator , heavy-duty springs (See Note), shock absorbers, transmission cooler , heavy-d[...]

B T O W I N G B - 2 IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT AL SEP ARA TION of the tow vehicle and the trailer , the BREAK-AWA Y SWITCH will set and lock the trailer brakes for a sufficient length of time to stop the trailer . The switch is activated when the wire attached to it and to the tow vehicle pulls out the small pin in the fr ont of the unit. THIS PI[...]

B B - 3 T O W I N G LOADING Below is a sample of the weight information chart provided in all Airstream vehicles. This information can be found inside the wardrobe of the vehicle about 60” up from the floor on the side panel. See specification section in this manual for definition and weight pertaining to this label. W ARNING : Never add items[...]

B T O W I N G B - 4 WEIGHING YOUR TRAILER The diagram below shows how to weigh the trailer on scales. When loading heavy objects such as tools, skillets, irons, and boxes of canned goods, etc. keep them as low as possible - preferably on the floor . T ry to hold additional weight behind the axle to a minimum. CAUTION : The allowable personal cargo[...]

B B - 5 T O W I N G HITCHING UP Hitching up your trailer is something that will become almost second nature with practice. The following section includes proper hitch load distribution and a procedur e for hitching up. Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution When a trailer is hitched up properly to a tow vehicle with a load equalizing hitch, approximate[...]

B T O W I N G B - 6 Steps for Hitching Up The following steps are for a typical hitch system and are not meant to supercede instructions and training provided for the hitch installed on your tow vehicle. Please follow instructions and training pro- vided with your hitch and its installer . The next page is provided for notes as needed on your hitch[...]

B B - 7 T O W I N G Notes[...]

B T O W I N G B - 8 TOWING TIPS 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 corners for left and right turns. Y ou may also use these corners to practice backing and parking. After thoroughly inspecting your hitch, brakes, and tires you should be r eady to t[...]

B B - 9 T O W I N G Passing ON FREEWA YS OR EXPRESSWA YS try to pick the lane you want and stay in it. Always maintain plenty of space between you and the car ahead, at least the length of the tow vehicle plus trailer for every ten miles per hour . Remember that in order to pass another ve- hicle you will need longer to accelerate. Y ou must also a[...]

B T O W I N G B - 10 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 wrong 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 direction [...]

B B - 11 T O W I N G SUGGESTED PRE-TRA VEL CHECK LIST Interior 1. T ur n of f 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 doors.[...]

B T O W I N G B - 12 T railer Equipment and Accessories 1. W ater hose, 5/8 in. high pressur e, tasteless, odorless, non-toxic, (or two 25 ft. sections). 2. “Y” connection for water hose. 3. The sewer hose with clamp. 4. Drain cap with hose drain. 5. Holding tank cleaner and deodorizer . 6. Power cord adapter 30-amp capacity . 7. 50 ft. electri[...]

B B - 13 T O W I N G NOTES[...]

C CAMPING C - 1 SAFETY Throughout this manual CAUTION and W ARNING notations are used. Failure to observe CAUTION can damage equipment. WARNING notes the possibility of personal and/or fatal injury if not observed. As always, safety should be one of your top priorities. Make sur e you, and everyone traveling with you is familiar with and follows th[...]

C C - 2 CAMPING OVERNIGHT STOP Airstream owners have parked virtually every place 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 facilities [...]

C CAMPING C - 3 EXTENDED ST A Y Making a long trip in your Airstr eam 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 every- thing you need, but only what you need. When you plan to stay in the same place for several days, wee[...]

C C - 4 CAMPING HOOK UPS Hook up to city water by attaching a ½” minimum high- pressur e water hose to the city water service. Be sure all drain valves and the water heater by-pass valves are in the normal use position and turn on the city water tap. Open the hot side of the galley or lavatory faucet. For some time the open faucet will only sput[...]

C CAMPING C - 5 HOOK UPS The exterior CABLE TV and TELEPHONE hookups are located on the side of the trailer . It is a gray dual inlet with weatherproof spring loaded caps. Interior TV hook-up locations: 16 ft. model has one under the front dinette and the booster is on the curbside bed- room wall. 19 ft. model is on bedroom curbside wall 22 ft. mod[...]

C C - 6 CAMPING CABLE/SA TELLITE TV WIRING SA TELLITE ANTENNA WIRING If you compare the two drawings above you’ll see wiring for a satellite dish antenna is relatively simple. Units have a faceplate with two coax cable hook-ups. The faceplate has a small coax cable jumper running between the hook-ups to complete the cable TV circuit when in use. [...]

C CAMPING C - 7 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. Whenever possible the heat should kept on a constant temperature. It is easier for the furnace to keep a constant room temperature than for the trail[...]

C C - 8 CAMPING EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUP ANCY Y our trailer was designed primarily for recreational use and short-term occupancy . If you expect to occupy the trailer for an extended period, be prepared to deal with condensation and the humid conditions that may be encountered. The relatively small volume and tight compact construction of modern [...]

C CAMPING C - 9 ABOUT MOLDS What are molds? Molds are microscopic or ganisms 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 [...]

C C - 10 CAMPING Controlling Sway or Fishtailing Sway or fishtailing is the sideways action of a trailer caused by exter nal for ces. 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 of your travel[...]

D EXTERIOR D - 1 Cleaning 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. CAUTION : ABRASIVE POLISHES OR CLEANING SOL VENTS SUCH AS AUTOMA TIC DISHWASHER OR ACID ETCH CLEANERS ARE TOO STRONG AND[...]

D D - 2 EXTERIOR Main Door CAUTION : When towing, the door lock and dead bolt must be secured. If they are 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 bol[...]

D EXTERIOR D - 3 Chassis The standard RECOMMENDED HITCH BALL HEIGHT for your Airstream is listed in the “Specifications” section of this manual. If you plan long trips with the trailer heavily loaded, you should check your trailer , after loading, to deter - mine the optimum height. T o check, park the trailer on a level surface and crank the [...]

D D - 4 EXTERIOR If an electrical failure should ever occur the emer - gency handle may be inserted into the jack post and the jack can be raised or lowered. Access can be obtained by twisting the level cap off. If power head is removed the crank can still be used. CAUTION : If power head is r emoved it must be synchronized with the jack post. CAUT[...]

D EXTERIOR D - 5 If tire wear ever indicate misalignment check with your dealer for the near est location having the proper equipment. Rubber torsion Axle Alignment Specifications T oe-In each side 1/16” T olerance 1/16” + or - Camber each side ¾º positive T olerance ¾º + or - Wheel Bearing Maintenance 1. Jack trailer at marked jack locati[...]

D D - 6 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 - 7 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 tire problems check the local telephone directory for the nearest dealer . T o get the maximum performance fr om your tires check[...]

D D - 8 EXTERIOR TIRE ROT A TION (10,000-mile intervals) SP ARE TIRE & CARRIER (Optional) The spare tire for Airstr eams is stor ed under the front of the trailer . The front handle of the tire carrier is a one-inch tube pr otruding 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[...]

D EXTERIOR D - 9 Under Inflation Under inflation brings a higher risk of damage due to road hazards, reduces casing durability , causes a loss in fuel economy , and uneven or irregular tire wear . Severe under inflation brings about an incr eased risk of tr ead separation, handling difficulties, and possibly tires failur e, caused by overheatin[...]

D D - 10 EXTERIOR yet differ ent, in many ways to those used on cars and trucks. These differ ences are important and requir e special attention to wheel nut torque both while the trailer is new and throughout the trailer’ s life. T railer wheels must carry much higher loads per wheel than passenger car or truck wheels. Each wheel may carry 1000 [...]

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 Shades Roller shades may be dusted with a damp cloth. Carpet The carpet can be cleaned with any good commercial carpet cleaner , or with a deter - gent and water . BE CAREFUL NOT TO SOAK THE CARPET WITH WA TER. Vinyl Floor The vinyl floor in your unit can be cleaned with liquid floor cleaning solutions recom- mended for vinyl fl[...]

E INTERIOR E - 3 Monitor Panel The monit or panel allows you to chec k the amount of fluid in your fresh water tank, black water tank, and the gray water tank. The LP gas and batte ry status are also shown. Further instruc tions on its use are detaile d in the electri cal sect ion of t his manu al. The MicroPulse Monitor will display the condition[...]

E E - 4 INTERIOR Light Switches Light s witches are located throu ghout th e traile r and ar e labeled f or your convenie nce. T o change the bulb in the round ceiling light, first remove the lens assembly . The lens assembly is spring loaded and pops out of the fixture at its chrome ring. A small screw- driver may be used, be car eful not to scr[...]

E INTERIOR E - 5 SMOKE ALARM - FIREX MODEL B Maple Chase Company 2820 Thatcher Road Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-4040 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION-SMOKE ALARM SAFETY CHECKLIST 1. T est your smoke alarm every week. T o test the electronics, firmly depr ess the button. T o test that smoke reaches the sensor , blow smoke in a car eful fire-safe manner i[...]

E E - 6 INTERIOR W ARNING : If your smoke alarm does not r espond as described in any of the above tests, check that a good battery is properly installed. If a good bat- tery is properly installed, promptly remove the unit, repack it and return it for repair or r eplacement . T AKING CARE OF YOUR SMOKE ALARM Y our smoke alarm has been designed and [...]

E INTERIOR E - 7 For Models A, B, C, E and PB use: Eveready 216, 522 or 1222; Mallory MN1604; Duracell MN1604; or Ultralife U9VL-J. For Model E also use AA Heavy Duty for light power . The miniature lamp operates on two (2) AA batteries. For replacement, use heavy-duty or alkaline AA batteries: Eveready 1215, E91, or Duracell M15HD, MN1500. CAUTION[...]

E E - 8 INTERIOR LP GAS DETECTOR The LP gas detector is located approximately six inches above the floor . LP gas is a mixture of gases produced and sold commercially as a fuel for heating and cooking appliances. LP gas is highly flammable and, as a result, can be explosive if ignited under certain circumstances. LP gas is heavier than air and, i[...]

E INTERIOR E - 9 FIRE EXTINGUISHER The fire extinguisher should have the char ge checked on a regular basis. Make sure your family , especially the cook, knows how to r elease the extinguisher storage bracket, and how to properly operate the extinguisher . If you find the directions on the extinguisher unclear , check with your local fir e depar[...]

E E - 10 INTERIOR EXTERNAL RADIO JACK (Optional) Y our trailer may have external speaker jacks located by the exterior 110 volt outlet. SA TELLITE RADIO (OPTION) The travel trailer may be equipped with a satellite radio. This system is integrated with the entertainment system on the trailer . The system owner’ s manual is included with the packet[...]

E INTERIOR E - 11 HIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT Designed to detect smoke, fire or any gas other than carbon monoxide. T o be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of fuel-burning appliances. T o be used on an intermittent basis, or as a portable alarm for spillage of combustion products fr om fuel-burning appliances. CAUTION: This carbo[...]

E E - 12 INTERIOR The following conditions can result in potentially danger ous CO situations. 1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel bur ning appliances caused by outdoor conditions, such as: Wind direction and/or velocity: including high gusts of wind. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods between cycles). Ne[...]

F PLUMBING F - 1 LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) Fill V alve 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 thread 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 cylind[...]

F F - 2 PLUMBING AUTOMA TIC GAS REGULA TOR All models ar e equipped with an automatic gas regulator . Both tanks ar e connected to this regulator . When the gas is turned on it is drawn from only one tank at a time. When the tank being used is depleted the regulator automatically switches to the full tank. An indicator in the regulator knob points [...]

F PLUMBING F - 3 LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) W ARNING : LP gas regulators must always be installed with the dia- phragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in compartments have been equipped with a pr otective cover . Make sure that regulator vent faces downward and that cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage, which could result [...]

F F - 4 PLUMBING LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY W ARNING : Do not stor e LP containers within a vehicle. LP containers are equipped with safety devices that vent gas should the pressure become excessive. W ARNING : Do not use cooking appliances for comfort heating. Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before oper[...]

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 FRESH WA TER T ANK SANITIZING Potable water systems require periodic maintenance to deliver a consistent flow of fresh water . Depending on use and the environment the system is subject to, sanitizing is recommended prior to storing and befor e using the water system after a period of storage. Systems with new components, or ones [...]

F PLUMBING F - 7 CITY WA TER HOOK-UP The city water hook-up is found on the side of the trailer . Use a high-pressure hose of at least 1/2” diam- eter . It should be one that is tasteless, odorless and non-toxic designed for RV use. The city water inlet is a standard garden hose thread. W e sug- gest you carry two lengths of hose. This way you ha[...]

F F - 8 PLUMBING GALLEY F AUCET MODEL 67315C Manufacturer: United States Canada Moen Incorporated Moen Inc. 25300 Al Moen Drive 2816 Bristol Circle North Olmstead, OH. 44070-8022 Oakville, Ontario L6H5s7 www .moen.com For US customer service, warranty , and a local parts outlets contact Moen at 1-800- BUY -MOEN (289-6636). For Canadian service cont[...]

F PLUMBING F - 9 DRAIN V AL VES The hot and cold water line low point drain valves on the 22 ft, 25 ft sleep six, 27 ft, and 28 ft. are located on exterior of the coach for easier access. If you look under the trailer , you will see a “box” that is a few inches lower than the trailer frame. This “box” or pan supports a water tank. The line [...]

F F - 10 PLUMBING WINTERIZING AND STORAGE When storing your trailer for short or long periods use the same precautions as you would in your own home in regard to perishables, ventilation and rain protection. In addition, for prolonged storage periods flush out all the drain lines and the holding tanks. Also drain the entire water system including [...]

F PLUMBING F - 11 13. Remove the battery fr om your trailer and stor e in a cool dry place where there is no danger of freezing. It is very important for optimum life of a battery to check it periodically and to keep it fully charged. 14. Remove any items (food, cosmetics, etc.) from trailer interior that might be dam- aged by freezing - or might d[...]

F F - 12 PLUMBING 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 (BLACK) HOLDING T ANK enables you to use the toilet for several days away from disposal facilities. The wastewater from the sink, show[...]

F PLUMBING F - 13 When Parked and Connected to Sewer Outlet When you ar e in a park and connected to a sewer outlet keep the main holding tank dump valve closed, and empty the tank every few days or whenever it becomes almost full. ONL Y BY SENDING A LARGE VOLUME OF LIQUID THROUGH THE MAIN HOLDING T ANK A T A TIME WILL TOILET P APER AND OTHER SOLID[...]

F F - 14 PLUMBING TOILET Manufacturer: Sealand T echnology 13128 State Route 226 P .O. Box 38 Big Prairie, Ohio. 44611 Phone: 1-800-321-9866 The RV toilet in your Airstr eam is a design that has been used for many years. In normal use simply depress the pedal and this dumps the sewage while fr esh water flushes down the side of the bowl. Water wil[...]

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

G G - 2 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM BA TTER Y W ARNING : Before inspecting or servicing storage battery , read and follow battery manufacturers cautions and dir ections. CAUTION : A normal battery can discharge by itself in 30 to 40 days when not in use, therefore, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERIODICALL Y CHECK THE BA TTERY AND CHARGE IT AS IS NECESSAR Y . W e sug[...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 3 Some situations, which may indicate a need for battery replacement, ar e: 1. Loss of more water in one cell than others. 2. Continuous loss of water in all cells-perhaps accompanied by overheating or ex- treme gassing and bubbling. 3. A marked differ ence in the specific gravity reading between cells. W ARNING : The gas[...]

G G - 4 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM 12V POWER CIRCUITS The current in the converter system is 12 volts direct curr ent (12VDC) negative grounded. Power sources that supply 12VDC curr ent to the system are as follows: A. Main char ge line from tow vehicle B. T railer Battery C. Converter The power sources above are all electrically connected to the 12-volt [...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 5 12-VOL T INTERIOR Distribution Panel, USA The low voltage distribution panel is located in the MagneT ec Series 7300 Series Power Center . Open the brown door to access the panel. All circuits ar e labeled on the 12-volt fuse panel. GLASS MA TT BA TTERIES (Optional w/Solar Panel Charging System) In AGM sealed batteries, [...]

G G - 6 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 r esis- tance to turning is noted. Antenna is now in operating position. Check to make sure switch on front TV jack is on.[...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 7 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 - 8 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM SA TELLITE ANTENNA WIRING (Not available on the 16 ft. model.) If you compare the two 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 as fol- lows: 19 ft. model: on the roadside bedr oom wall. 22 ft. model: above the desk. [...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 9 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 So[...]

G G - 10 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM BA THROOM EXHAUST F AN Open the bath cover by pushing up on the handle. Press the switch to run the fan MONITOR P ANEL Micropulse Systems Monitor CA TCON PRODUCTS INC. 817-921-2188 techsupport@catconproducts.com The MicroPulse System makes use of a single solid-state sensor per tank. The MicroPulse sensor measur es the [...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 11 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 = Empty to 5/8 On all diagrams the Letters R=Red, Y=Y ellow , G=Green, Blank=no LED lit. NORMAL OPERA [...]

G G - 12 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM 110-VOL T ELECTRICAL SYSTEM City Power The 110-volt electrical system provides power to operate the air conditioner , converter and 110-volt receptacles for portable appliances. The power is routed through the 110-volt city power flexible cord to the 110-volt distribution panel inside the power converter door , and the[...]

G ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM G - 13 GROUND F AUL T CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) Many states require trailers which ar e sold in their state, and which have exterior 110 volt receptacles, to have a ground fault cir cuit interrupter . T railers manufactur ed for sale in these states have type THQL 15 amp GFCI breakers installed on the general circuit, since t[...]

G G - 14 ELEC TRICAL S YSTEM While the GFCI circuit breaker af fords a high degree of protection, there is no substitute for the knowledge that electricity can be dangerous when carelessly handled or used without reasonable caution. W ARNING : The GFCI circuit breaker provides pr otection only to the circuit to which it is connected. It does NOT pr[...]

H APPLIANCES H - 1 W ARNING : The operation manual for all appliances is included with the owner’ s packet. Their manuals may contain specialized war nings and cautions specific to your appliances that should be reviewed prior to operating the appli- ance. If a manual is missing and has not been provided with your trailer , contact the appliance[...]

H H - 2 APPLIANCES 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 battery or power converter when plugged in[...]

H APPLIANCES H - 3 REFRIGERA TOR Manufacturer: Dometic Sales Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway P .O. Box 490 Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Phone: 219-295-5228 Review all Dometic Literatur e supplied in your Owner’ s Packet or stored in the refrig- erator prior to operating. In an absorption refrigerant system ammonia is liquefied in the finned conde[...]

H H - 4 APPLIANCES 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, CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be pr oduced in a hot water system served by this heater that has not been use[...]

H APPLIANCES H - 5 HIGH VOLUME ROOF VENT 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 for air condi[...]

H H - 6 APPLIANCES NOTES[...]

I SPECIFICA TIONS I - 1 Note : All weights on the next page wer e made on prototype vehicles. Y our production trailer may vary . For the weight specifications of your trailer read the weight label (see location information under “Loading” section of this manual) and check the manufacturing tag on the side of your trailer . The Unit Base W eig[...]

I I - 2 SPECIFICA TIONS MODEL 16’ 16’ CSA 16’ DWR 19’ 19’ CSA 23’ 23’ CSA 25’ SS 25’ FB 27’ FB 28’ Exterior Length 16’ 7 “ 16’ 7 “ 16’ 7 “ 19’2” 19’2” 23’ 23’ 25’ 11” 25’ 11” 28’ 27’ 11” Exterior Width 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 5.5” 8’ 5.5” 8’ 5.5” 8’ 5.5” Inter[...]

INDEX Accessories .......................................................... B-12 Air Conditioner ....................................................... H-1 Alignment ....................................................... A-4, D-4 Antennas ................................................................ G-6 Appliances ............................[...]

INDEX Lavatory .................................................................. E-2 Length, T railer ...........................................................I-2 Leveling .................................................................. C-3 Lights .................................................... E-4, G-4, G-11 Loading .....................[...]