Airstream 2009 Pan America, Owner'S Manual

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EXTENDED STAY
Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very different from making a week-
end 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 or months,
you will want your trailer to be as level and steady as possible. Check the
attitude with a small spirit level set on the inside work counter or the trailer
hitch “A-Frame”.
See Diagram
1. If a correction is necessary then YOU MUST LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE
FIRST. (See Diagram) This can be done easily by backing the trailer up one or
more 2” x 6” boards. We do not recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling.
2. LEVEL FROM FRONT TO REAR by disconnecting the hitch from the tow
vehicle, putting the jack pad under the hitch jack and adjusting the jack up or
down until you are level. Block or chock the wheels to keep the trailer from roll-
ing. Use STABILIZING JACKS at the two rear corners as shown in the diagram
to eliminate the natural spring action of the axles. STABILIZING JACKS should
only he used to stabilize trailer.
Warning
: Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack, as
when changing a tire or leveling on very rough terrain, ALWAYS PLACE
THE LIFTING JACK UNDER THE MAIN FRAME RAIL (position H). A label
is provided to indicate the proper position for the jack. NEVER USE
STABILIZING JACKS or HITCH JACK TO LIFT THE TRAILER.
2. Level front to rear
1. Level side to side
H-Hydralic Jack Position
S-Stabilizing Jack Position
S
S
S
S
S S
H
H
H