Airstream 2002 LAND YACHT, User Manual

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AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT OWNERS MANUAL 2002
C-7
AUXILIARY HEATER
The auxiliary heater, located under the coach near the step, is plumbed into the radiator system.
Two "tees" are located between the engine and the front heater. The water lines to the heater are
routed under the floor. By using the two-speed dash fan the temperature output can be varied.
WATER HEATER
Your motorhome uses a water heater that may have a motor aide feature. This feature circulates
radiator cooling through an exchanger in the water heater as you drive. It is plumbed from the
same hoses that supply hot water to the auxiliary heater. For further information on your water
heater see the Appliance Section of this manual. The water heater with motor aide has caused
some complaints. If it seems that when you take your motorhome out for a long drive that you are
unable to light the burner of the water heater ... it is because the water is already hot!
TIRES
Your chassis Owner’s Manual contains important cautions and information on tires and
should be reviewed and followed for your safety.
The tires installed on your Airstream motorhome are engineered to provide a proper balance of
performance characteristics for normal vehicle operation.
This section contains some tips on how you can obtain the most benefit from these tires.
Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or over inflation is all right. It's not. If you're tires
don't have enough air (underinflation) you can get tire flexing, heat build-up, tire overloading,
bad handling, bad fuel economy, and bad wear. Too high an air pressure (over inflation) can
result in abnormal wear, bad handling, harsh ride, and also increase the chance of damage from
road hazards.
Tire inflation pressures should be checked at least monthly and when significantly changing the
load you plan to carry in your motorhome. Always check tire inflation pressures when the tires
are "cold".
See tire inflation on page C-13.
Standard inflation pressures for tires are listed in the " Cold Inflation Pressure” chart. Front and
rear pressures are shown for each model and GVWR, and are based on the GVWR and front and
rear axle ratings (GAWRs) printed on your vehicle VIN plate and Certification label. Tires must
be inflated to these pressures when the vehicle is fully loaded or an axle GAWR is reached.
Cold Inflation Pressure (PSI)
Model Tire Size Front Rear Duals
26 ft. 15,000 GVWR
30 ft. 18,000 GVWR
33 ft. 18,000 GVWR
225/70R x 19.5F
225/70R x 19.5F
225/70R x 19.5F 80 psi
80 psi
80 psi 90 psi
90 psi
90 psi