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AIRSTREAM SAFARI –BAMBI TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL  

2001 

INTRODUCTION  

 
The Owners Manual for your new Airstream trailer is designed to respond to the most frequent inquiries 
regarding 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 appliances in their trailer. For this reason, the service and trouble-shooting information found in this manual 
is directed toward those with average mechanical skills. We also realize you may be more familiar in one area 
than you are in another. Only you know your capabilities and limitations.  
 
We want you to use this manual, and hope you will find the information contained in it useful, however, should 
you ever feel you may be "getting in over your head" please see your dealer to have the repairs made.  
 
A brief explanation of the operation of the appliances such as refrigerator, furnace, water heater and others are 
explained in this manual. However, you will also find the manufacturer's information supplied in a packet 
included with this manual.  
 
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in the literature are based on the latest product 
information available at the time of publication approval.  
 
Throughout this manual 

CAUTION

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WARNING

 notations are used. Failure to observe "caution" can 

damage equipment. "Warning" notes the possibility of personal injury if not observed.  
 
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The next two pages contain an index of subject material in alphabetical order.  
 

Note

: If and when new materials and production techniques are developed which can improve the quality of its 

product, or material substitutions are necessary due to availability, Airstream reserves the right to make such 
changes.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

© Airstream, Inc. 2000 

 

Summary of Contents for 2001 Bamby

Page 1: ...er and others are explained in this manual However you will also find the manufacturer s information supplied in a packet included with this manual All information illustrations and specifications con...

Page 2: ...Winter Traveling D EXTERIOR Cleaning Chassis Power Jack Tires Axle and Running Gear Electric Brakes E INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES Fabric Care Lounges Tables Bathroom Exhaust Features Fixture...

Page 3: ...3 Curtains E 2 Control Panel E 3 Dimensions I 1 Dinette E 2 Doors Main D 2 Screen D 2 Drain Valves F 8 Drain System F 16 F 17 F 18 Drapes E 2 Dump Valves F 16 F 17 Electrical G 1 12 Volt G 1 110 volt...

Page 4: ...se F 16 F 17 Shower E 2 Sink E 2 Smoke Alarm E 4 Sofa E 2 Solar Panel G 29 Specifications I 1 Stabilizing C 3 Step D 2 Storage E 4 F 9 Stove H 3 Table E 3 Tires D 4 1 1 Tire Changing C 3 D 4 Tongue La...

Page 5: ...orkmanship of the trailer or component equipment as installed by the factory LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose whether written or...

Page 6: ...accept any responsibility in connection with any of its trailers for additional equipment or accessories installed at any dealership or other place of business or by any other party Such installation...

Page 7: ...your dealer or the Airstream Inc Service Administration Department CHANGES IN DESIGN Airstream Inc reserves the right to make changes in design and improvements upon its product without imposing my o...

Page 8: ...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 infor...

Page 9: ...dinator at Airstream Factory Service Center P O Box 629 419 W Pike Street Jackson Center Ohio 45334 0629 937 596 6111 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could...

Page 10: ...d 1 000 miles Torque 85 ft lbs EVERY 5 000 MILES OR 90 DAYS Exterior Door locks Lubricate with dry graphite Exterior Hinges Lubricate with light household oil LPG Hold Down Lubricate with light househ...

Page 11: ...enna Lubricate all moving parts with silicone lubricant Exterior Wax Escape Window Lubricate latches with WD 40 EVERY YEAR Battery Clean neutralize and coat terminals with petroleum jelly A Frame Step...

Page 12: ...Valve 53 BULBS INTERIOR Ceiling Light Incandescent 1141 Wardrobe Light Dinette Light 561 Wall Light 1076 Reading Light JC 10 MISCELLANEOUS Water Hose Gaskets Wheel Bearing Grease Extra Hair Pin Clips...

Page 13: ...AIRSTREAM SAFARI BAMBI TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL 2001 A 9 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED...

Page 14: ...AIRSTREAM SAFARI BAMBI TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL 2001 A 10 NOTES...

Page 15: ...e provided with guidelines to use when helping a customer decide on a tow vehicle The guidelines are not just determined by the power output of the engine The gear ratio of the differential is also a...

Page 16: ...checked fully to be sure trailer brakes are in the same adjustment as the tow vehicles Properly set these adjustments will provide for safe comfortable stops They will also help assure optimum brake...

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Page 18: ...ry to hold additional weight behind the axle to a minimum WARNING Never add items such as generators heavy toolboxes or motorcycle racks to the back of the trailer Weight behind the axle will tend to...

Page 19: ...loaded as determined above with your allowable personal cargo and variable weights C A scale which has a lower weight limit than your tongue load such as a bathroom scale may be used to check the tong...

Page 20: ...you by your hitch installer Sway Control Device Although Airstream has not intruded into the hitch manufacturers field of expertise and performed formal testing we find the vast majority of Airstream...

Page 21: ...the trailer and reducing the weight on the for wheels of the tow vehicle With proper hitch installation and hitching up the bar should have a noticeable amount of the deflection or bending See figure...

Page 22: ...pletely for maximum ground clearance Remove the jack pad See Figure 12 and stow in the car struck along with the leveling jack and other gear used when stopped NEVER TOW YOUR TRAILER WITH THE JACK DOW...

Page 23: ...ou 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 vehicle you will need longer to accelerate You must also al...

Page 24: ...slow down as this may cause the rear wheels of the tow vehicle to skid On icy pavement drive slowly and if you feel the tow vehicle skidding gently apply the trailer brakes only This will bring the to...

Page 25: ...n an arc Straighten the car and trailer by turning the steering wheel more sharply and then when they are in line straighten the steering wheel ALWAYS TRY TO BACK TO YOUR LEFT BECAUSE THE VISIBILITY I...

Page 26: ...act jack Remove and stow jack stand or wood block 7 Check clearance and stoplights 8 Check lug nuts 9 Check tires for correct pressure 10 Check that TV antenna is properly stowed 11 Adjust tow vehicle...

Page 27: ...eryone 5 Pack camera and film 6 Make a checklist of clothing for everyone and toilet articles Motoring Essentials 1 Display the car and trailer registration properly 2 Carry drivers license In Canada...

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Page 29: ...ved WARNING At each campsite make sure you have not parked in such a manner as to block the operation of the escape window by being too close to trees fences or other impediments Scenic views are one...

Page 30: ...ned have installed sanitary dumping stations for just this purpose Booklets are available which lists these dumping stations When stopping for the night you Airstream is built to be safely parked in a...

Page 31: ...n he done easily by backing the trailer up one or more 2 x 6 boards See Diagram We do not recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling LEVEL FROM FRONT TO REAR by disconnecting the hitch from the to...

Page 32: ...ors Should you ever have a build up of solids close the valves fill the tanks about 3 4 full with fresh water drive a distance to agitate the solids and drain the tanks THINGS NOT TO PUT INTO TOILET O...

Page 33: ...or of the trailer to cool much faster than a trailer that is parked When parked in sub freezing temperatures make sure you keep a full supply of LP gas and plug into a 110 volt power source whenever p...

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Page 35: ...al areas where the finish is exposed to salt air or in polluted industrial areas It will also protect the shell from minor scratches and make subsequent cleaning easier It is important to remove sap g...

Page 36: ...This releases the sash from the window frame and allows it to be swung clear of the trailer Turning the large operating knob counter clockwise opens the standard windows Clean your trailer windows the...

Page 37: ...upper surface of the hitch ball coupler Add one inch to this figure when setting the ball height on the tow vehicle to allow for the suspension settling under the added weight WARNING ALWAYS OPEN LAT...

Page 38: ...ire covers to prevent ultra violet deterioration to tires To CHANGE A TIRE with a jack see the label affixed to the underbelly to the rear of the wheels This label says JACK with an arrow and points t...

Page 39: ...uding your spare at least monthly when the tires are cool after the vehicle has stopped three hours and then driven less than one mile Do not reduce pressure when tires are hot Use a tire gauge to che...

Page 40: ...s 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 front A frame on the curbside It is secured by a bracket and bolt along...

Page 41: ...alignment check with your dealer for the nearest location having the proper equipment CAUTION Never allow heat to he applied to the axle tube since the rubber providing the spring torsion action will...

Page 42: ...en greasing bearings by hand place a glob of grease in the palm of one hand and push the large end of the bearing down into the grease see illustration Keep turning the bearing around and forcing it d...

Page 43: ...car and trailer the BREAKAWAY 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 car pulls...

Page 44: ...the brakes The high capacity electromagnets are energized and are attracted to the rotating armature surface of the drums which moves the actuating levers in the direction that the drums are turning...

Page 45: ...roperly modulated brake controller and perform the synchronization procedure noted below In addition to the synchronization adjustment detailed below electric brake controllers provide a modulation fu...

Page 46: ...ing braking When this adjustment is complete make a hard stop or two from 20 mph to check for wheel lockup and whether further fine tuning of the System Resistor is required GENERAL MAINTENANCE BRAKE...

Page 47: ...ANING DUST CAN BE REMOVED WITH A DAMP BRUSH Brake Lubrication Before reassembling apply a light film of Lubricate or similar grease on the brake anchor pin the actuating arm bushing and pin and the ar...

Page 48: ...the wires The engine of the towing vehicle should be running when checking the voltage so that low batteries will not affect the readings Voltage in the system should begin at 0 volts and as the contr...

Page 49: ...ting a grounded object Finding the system short is a matter of isolation If the high amperage reading drops to zero by unplugging the trailer then the short is in the trailer If the amperage reading r...

Page 50: ...sistor and synchronize Intermittent Brakes Faulty controller Broken wires Loose connections Test correct Repair or replace Find repair Brakes pull To one side Incorrect adjustment Grease or oil on lin...

Page 51: ...armature surface where the magnet contacts The drum surface should be inspected for excessive wear or heavy scoring If worn more than 020 oversized or the drum has worn out of round by more than 015...

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Page 53: ...e You may also use an upholstery shampoo product or the foam from a mild detergent With either method pretest a small area before proceeding Use professional furniture cleaner when an overall soiled c...

Page 54: ...ners Stubborn stains can be removed by using scouring powder if necessary Shower Stall To clean your ULTRA GLASS shower stall unit use warm water and one of the stronger liquid detergents Do not use a...

Page 55: ...nt an internal pressure switch will shut it off When a faucet is opened the water pressure will drop and the pump will start to run again The water pump switch should be turned off when you are on cit...

Page 56: ...htowels around them Better yet use paper plates Who wants to wash dishes when on a trip or vacation Clothes hung in wardrobes should be kept on hangers that snap over the clothes rods to keep them fro...

Page 57: ...ALARM 1 FOR A COMPLETE WEEKLY TEST OF THE ELECTRONICS AND THE SENSOR OPERATION FIRMLY DEPRESS THE TEST BUTTON ON THE COVER OF THE SMOKE ALARM FOR A FEW SECONDS The smoke LED light emitting diode whic...

Page 58: ...replaced with a fresh one The battery should also be changed if it does not sound an alarm when tested TO REPLACE THE BATTERY 1 Check if the tamper resist locking pin is installed in the smoke alarm...

Page 59: ...nks about once per minute to indicate the smoke alarm is receiving power WARNING Very thick smoke may obscure the light LP GAS DETECTOR In the kitchen area of your unit approximately six inches above...

Page 60: ...oper operation do not operate the unit below 10 VDC COMPONENT FAILURE The failure of any circuit component will cause the detector to display a continuous orange LED fault light and a short beep indic...

Page 61: ...e When pressure is equalized the flow limiting device will supply normal flow to the system Equalization occurs in approximately 5 seconds and in most cases goes completely unnoticed If however an app...

Page 62: ...el VERTICAL BOTTLES The following step by step procedure gives you the proper method of removing and installing these bottles 1 Turn the knob on your automatic regulator so the arrow points to the tan...

Page 63: ...as been located in the cooking area to remind you to provide an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion Unlike homes the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehi...

Page 64: ...3 8 Flare Coupler 3 3 8 OD Copper Tubing 4 Connect Second Furnace 5 5 8 x 3 8 x 3 8 Brass Tee 6 5 8 OD copper Tubing 7 Connection Refrigerator 8 5 8 x 5 8 x 3 8 Brass Tee 9 Connection Range 10 Gromme...

Page 65: ...idly 16 Ft BAMBI The 16 Ft Bambi has a lever type by pass under the curbside sofa just above the back of the water heater It is accessible by opening the sofa cabinet door See page F 7 CAUTION The wat...

Page 66: ...ms the sealing and too much pressure will only break the strainer CITY WATER HOOK UP The city water hook up is found on the lower roadside rear corner of the trailer close to the bumper exception is 1...

Page 67: ...AIRSTREAM SAFARI BAMBI TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL 2001 F 7 Turn lever to normal flow position for daily use Turn to by pass for winterizing...

Page 68: ...n valves are located in two different places Two are located under the rear bed and access has been provided in the bed top under the mattress If you are long and lanky they can be reached through the...

Page 69: ...spray thumb button on the telephone showerhead while holding down inside the tub and drain all water from the flexible hose Unscrew the heads on both spray units and store 5 Turn the pump switch OFF...

Page 70: ...the pump inlet port Close all drain valves 2 Turn by pass valve to by pass position See access location on page F 8 3 Attach a length of hose to the pump inlet port This piece of hose should be long e...

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Page 77: ...o dissolve the solids in your tank Monitor Panel Check your monitor panel frequently When the MAIN HOLDING TANK tank 1 is completely full sewage cannot be emptied from the toilet bowl If the AUXILIARY...

Page 78: ...will usually dissolve the solids into suspension so the tank can be drained Keep the auxiliary tank valve open when connected to a sewer outlet Draining the tanks as described will protect them from f...

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Page 89: ...flushes down the side of the bowl Water will continue to run into the bowl for a short time after the pedals are released When you wish to conserve water hold the hand spray head over the bowl and ho...

Page 90: ...again do not replace the fuse again until a qualified service technician can correct the problem If the replacement fuse holds for a week or more and the gap in the fusible metal is barely melted apar...

Page 91: ...d be tight and free of corrosion To clean terminals neutralize with a solution of baking soda rinse in clear water and dry Note Care must be used to make sure soda is not allowed to enter battery cell...

Page 92: ...er possible use the automatic built in charge of the converter system for charging The charging circuit automatically controls the current reducing it as the battery increases in charge At service sta...

Page 93: ...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 calibrated periodica...

Page 94: ...RIOR Note The 7 way wire is spliced to the main harness in the area of the 12 volt distribution panel in front of the trailer One of these wires is not spliced onto a wire of the same color It is the...

Page 95: ...component etc Me following paragraphs describe methods of isolating shorts and opens There are several other approaches that may be used however these may be used as a guide Shorts 1 Locate circuit th...

Page 96: ...cted Make necessary connections 2 Master Kill switch not turned on 3 Discharged trailer battery Charge battery 4 Trailer battery on wrong polarity Make proper connections to battery terminals PROBLEM...

Page 97: ...n panel Chassis and battery Harness tail and clearance lights Harness front clearance lights Harness ceiling 16 Ft Harness body interior 16 Ft Harness ceiling 19 FT Harness body interior 19 FT Harness...

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Page 115: ...eling to prevent damage Turn elevating crank in the Down direction until resistance is noted Antenna is now locked in travel position Checking Operation 1 Tune TV receiver to nearest station and rotat...

Page 116: ...ng gear housing 11 from the base plate 14 or remove the antenna from the roof to replace the shaft and gear assembly STEP 1 Lower antenna to travel position Loosen set screw on elevating crank 23 remo...

Page 117: ...cer Plastic 7 Grommet Plastic 8 EG 87 Elevating Gear 9 Tube Square Elevator 10 Elevating Shaft Assy 11 Housing Rotating Gear 12 Ring Quad Seal 13 Bearing Nylon 14 Housing Base Plate 15 Bearing Nylon 1...

Page 118: ...bi is under front sofa on the roadside CAUTION The red wire must be fused with a 10 amp in line fuse at the 12 volt positive 2 The positive red and negative black leads from the battery that connect t...

Page 119: ...is hooked up to 110 volt AC the converter system automatically charges the trailer batteries and if it is hooked up your automobile battery as well The speed and degree of charge depends on how much p...

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Page 122: ...tion PLUS protection from Ground Faults that might result from contact with a HOT load wire and ground IMPORTANT NOTE The GFCI circuit breaker will NOT reduce shock hazard if contact is made between a...

Page 123: ...d It does NOT provide protection to any other circuit OCCUPANT Make this test each month and record the date on the chart 1 With handle B in ON position press PUSH TO TEST button A 2 Handle B should m...

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Page 130: ...e much lower Your air conditioner will probably not function if the current drops below 105 volts Low voltage is usually associated with older or poorly maintained trailer parks but many people have f...

Page 131: ...r power converter when plugged into city power Operating instructions are located in your Owners Packet If they should become misplaced new literature can be ordered direct from the manufacturer or yo...

Page 132: ...e The basic operation of the gas ranges have been the same for many years but please be sure to read all the directions furnished by the manufacturer and located in the Owner s Packet Excellent servic...

Page 133: ...different methods of holding the ovens in place The most common is a setscrew configuration where two bolts apply downward pressure on top of the range The bolts can be found in the cabinet directly...

Page 134: ...the circulation of hydrogen and ammonia gas or in severe cases completely block it resulting in a loss of cooling Any time the vehicle is parked for several hours with the refrigerator operating the v...

Page 135: ...into safety lockout about 20 seconds before the air is all expelled from the lines Turning the switch off for 30 seconds then back on reinstates the try mode 110 Volt Operation In the bathroom you ll...

Page 136: ...39 39 39 Gray Water Gal 21 21 39 39 37 37 Black Water Gal 21 8 23 23 33 39 Tire Size ST205 75 R14 ST225 75RI5 ST205 75RI4 ST205175RI4 ST205 75RI4 ST225 75RI5 Tire Inflation PSI Cold ST 205 75 R14 65...

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