Airstream Caravel 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Interior
2023 Caravel
5-13
Air Conditioner
The roof air conditioner used on Airstream trailers
is one of the most popular on the market today� In
your owner’s packet is a set of literature covering all
operating and maintenance instructions� If the literature
is misplaced, contact the air conditioner manufacturer,
or your Airstream dealer for replacement�
Proper voltage to the air conditioner is critical� A
voltmeter check may find voltage much lower at a
campground shoreline outlet than the needed 110 to
120 volts� Your air conditioner may not function if the
current drops below 105 volts� Low voltage is usually
associated with older or poorly maintained trailer parks�
Parking your trailer so the power cord can be plugged
into a receptacle close to the fuse or circuit breaker box
can alleviate low voltage problems� Avoid extension
cords and adapters whenever possible� If an extension
cord must be used, it should be as short and heavy as
possible to provide the most current�
If high temperatures are expected, make an effort to
park in a shaded area� Starting the air conditioner
early in the morning also helps. It is more efficient to
hold a comfortable temperature than it is to lower the
temperature after the interior of the trailer is already
hot�
Never run your air conditioner with the vents closed�
Doing so could cause the air conditioner to freeze
and may damage to the unit� The manufacturer
recommends having at least 3 vents open when
running to prevent any chance of freezing up
Heat Pump
Your air conditioner has a built in heat pump designed
to take the chill out of the air� To operate, press the
“Mode” button on the thermostat until Heat Pump is
selected� For models with duel air conditioners, use the
"Zone" button to select the desired A/C unit� The heat
pump will run until the temperature reaches the set
temperature and then shut off�
NOTE
Review the air conditioning literature supplied in
your owner’s packet before proceeding.
NOTE
It is recommended to clean filters Weekly when A/C
is in full use.
Appliances
All appliances are delivered to Airstream Inc� with in-
depth owner’s manuals� Those manuals are included in
the delivery case supplied by your dealer� The manuals
may contain warnings, cautions, and operating
instruction that should be read and followed before
operating the appliances�
The information contained in the appliances manuals
supersedes any information contained in the Airstream
Trailer Owner’s Manual on appliances� If you believe
contradictory information on appliances is contained
in this manual, or If any appliance manual(s) have not
been provided with your trailer, contact your dealer,
the respective appliance manufacturer, or Airstream
Customer Service at 937-596-6111 or write:
Airstream Factory Service Center
428 W� Pike Street
P�O� Box 629
Jackson Center, OH 45334-0629
(937) 596-6111
Maintenance
Follow the instructions and warnings noted in the
respective appliance and equipment owner’s manuals,
as well as those mentioned below�
Annual maintenance should be conducted on propane
gas appliances and equipment by an authorized dealer
or repair facility�
Insects can build nests in the burners of various
appliances and equipment� The burner and burner
orifice of the propane gas appliances and equipment
should be cleaned out by an authorized dealer or repair
facility anytime circumstances or conditions warrant,
but no less than on an annual basis�
WARNING
Most LPG appliances used in recreational vehicles
are vented to the outside of the vehicle. When
parked close to a gasoline pump, it is possible that
gasoline fumes could enter this type of appliance
and ignite from the burner flame, CAUSING A FIRE
OR AN EXPLOSION.
WARNING
For additional Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) safety
and warning information, refer to Section 2 - Safety
and Section 6 - Exterior of this manual.