Airstream Caravel 2023, Owner'S Manual

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2023 Caravel
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
Section 8 Section 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE � � � � � � � � � 8-2
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT
PARTS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-3
Exterior Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-4
TIRES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Tire Changing � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Jack Location � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Tire Load and Inflation Information � � � � � 8-5
Proper Tire Inflation � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Underinflated Tires � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
How Overloading Affects Your Tires � � � 8-6
Weighing Your Trailer Or Towed Vehicle � 8-6
Tire Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Care Tips � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Inspection and Storage � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire and Wheel Replacement � � � � � � � 8-7
Choosing a Tire � � � � � � � � � � � 8-7
Max Load Single vs. Max Load Dual � � � 8-7
Lug Nut Torquing � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Spare Tire Carrier � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Rubber Torsion Axle Alignment
Specifications � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Nev-R-Lube Drums/Bearings � � � � � � 8-8
Nev-R-Lube Bearing Inspection � � � � � 8-8
Brakes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
POWER JACK � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Replacing Power Head � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Power Jack Maintenance � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Breakaway Switch � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
BATTERY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Battery Amp Draw and Testing � � � � � � �8-10
Battery Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Battery Storage � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
WATER PUMP � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
Water Pump Access Locations � � � � � � �8-11
Strainer Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
FRESH WATER TANKS AND DRAINING � � � �8-11
Drain Valves � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
Drain Valve Locations � � � � � � � � �8-11
Opening and Closing Valves � � � � � �8-12
Fresh Water Tank Draining � � � � � � � �8-12
Sanitizing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-12
BLACK AND GRAY WATER TANK DRAINING � �8-13
Black Water Tank Dumping � � � � � � � �8-13
Black Water Tank Flush � � � � � � � � �8-14
Drain Systems Cleaning � � � � � � � � �8-14
WINTERIZING AND STORAGE � � � � � � � �8-14
Restoring Service After Winter � � � � � � �8-16
MAIN DOOR CARE � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-16
Lubrication � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-16
Adjustment � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-16
WINDOWS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-16
Sticking Windows � � � � � � � � � � � �8-16
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS � � � � � � � � � �8-17
FRESH WATER LAYOUTS � � � � � � � � � �8-24
FAQS AND ANSWERS � � � � � � � � � � �8-28