Airstream 2015 Flying Cloud, Owner'S Manual

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exterior
6-4 Flying Cloud
A clear tape is placed between the exterior skin and the
awning fabric to prevent the awning fabric from rubbing
on the coating, thus wearing through it Inspect the
tape every year or after a long trip Have it replaced if it
begins to wear thin
note
If wind or extended periods of rain are expected,
roll up the awning and secure in traveling position.
cAutIon
The effects of wind and rain on any awning are
unpredictable. Severe damage to the vehicle and/
or the awning may result and cannot be covered by
warranty.
Exterior Shower
Certain units are equipped with an exterior shower
This shower consists of a shower hose, shower head,
and water valve inside of a lockable exterior door
Water is supplied by the pump or city water hookup
Axle and Running Gear Assembly
each rubber torsion axle is aligned during
manufacturing, and double-checked on a random
basis Alignment after delivery is the customer’s
responsibility
Hitting chuck holes or rough railroad tracks while
traveling straight will only cause misalignment after
the tire has struck such objects many times Of
course, a deep enough hole can affect the alignment
immediately
The worse culprit is a curb because they are normally
struck at an angle Rear axles are occasionally
damaged when people are attempting to park beside a
curb while backing up their trailer
The trailer axle(s) is bent upward in the middle This
bend is normal and is how the camber is obtained
Also, toe-in is built into the axle by very slight bends in
the axle tube on each end
Tire wear indicates misalignment Check with your
dealer for the nearest location having the proper
equipment to correct the trailer’s alignment
Refer to Section 8 - maintenance for camber and toe-in
specifications.
Nev-R-Lube Drums/Bearings
Wide-body trailers, 25 ft and over, are equipped with
nev-R-lube bearings Dexter’s nev-R-lube bearings
are compromised of opposed tapered roller bearing
cones sealed inside a precision-ground, one-piece,
double-cup arrangement These bearings are designed
with a small amount of axial end-play The end-play is
essential to the longevity of the bearing’s service life
Refer to Section 8 - maintenance for nev-R-lube
Bearing inspection
Refer to Section 8 - maintenance for bearing
maintenance of trailers under 25 ft
Power Jack
A switch located on the bottom of the housing operates
the power jack When the jack is fully extended or
retracted, internal limit switches automatically shut off
the motor
The jack is wired directly to the battery and has an in-
line fuse between the battery and the power head
Power Jack Fuse
Should an electrical failure occur, remove the power
head by loosening the two Allen setscrews The jack
post may now be operated manually by inserting the
emergency handle into the coupling on top of the post
Refer to the maintenance section for replacement and
maintenance of the power head