Airstream 2008 Safari, Owner'S Manual

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TOWING YOUR AIRSTREAM
SUGGESTED PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST
Interior
1. Turn 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, hard and sharp objects
7. Fasten sliding and foldette doors
8. Drain toilet bowl,
9. Turn off interior lights.
10. Set table in upright position
11. Pull up or retract step.
12. Lower blinds.
13 Secure and lock main door
Exterior
1. Disconnect and slow the electrical hookup cord, the sewer hookup hose
(flush out), and the water hookup hose.
2. Turn off gas at LP tanks.
3. Retract stabilizing jacks.
4. Check Hitch: It must be properly attached.
5. Check safety chains and breakaway switch cable.
6. Fully retract 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 mirrors.
12. Pull forward some 50 ft., test brakes, and check site for forgotten objects
and cleanliness.
NOTICE!
CHECK WHEEL LUGS
On first trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 100 miles. Torque alumi-
num wheels to 120 ft. lbs. and steel wheels to 95 ft. lbs. There after, check wheel
lugs before each trip, after excessive braking, and following winter storage.
Home
1. Leave house key with your neighbors
2, Valuables and important papers should be stored in a safe place.
3, Newspaper, milk and other deliveries should be discontinued.
4, Ask the Post Office to hold your mail for you
5. Arrange with the telephone company for discontinued or “vacation service”
6. Arrange care for your pets
7. Your lawn, garden and houseplants should be cared for.
8. Lock all windows and doors securely. Keep shades open for a lived in look
9. Cover all food to keep out mice and insects
10. Eliminate all fire hazards Place matches in a tin box or glass jar
11. Store oil, gasoline and other flammables properly.
12. Destroy all newspapers, magazines and oily rags.
13. Notify police.