Airstream Caravel 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
2023 Caravel
8-9
procedures are described in the Dexter Operation
Maintenance Manual enclosed in your owner’s packet.
Airstream recommends that these procedures are
performed by a qualified Dexter service technician, due
the need of specialized tools and training.
Brakes
Due to normal brake lining wear, the brakes and the
controller setting should be checked and readjusted
every six months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes
first.
Power Jack
Replacing Power Head
1� Disconnect electrical lead from jack to camper.
Remove four screws located on each side of over.
Remove top cover. Slide bottom cover down jack
leg�
2� Remove two screws attaching motor to jack.
Disconnect two electrical wires on motor from
switches. Lift motor off of jack.
3� Align motor shaft with groove pin in top of screw
shaft. Rotate motor so that slots align with two
threaded holes in mounting surface. Attach screws.
4� Reattach wires to motor switch. Verify ground
connection and attach top and lower motor cover
with four screws.
CAUTION
Be sure to follow manufacturer instructions.
Power Jack Maintenance
1� Inspect at least twice each year for corrosion.
Clean with a solution of baking soda and water,
and then apply a thin coat of grease. The motor
ground screw and mounting bolts must be cleaned
too if a ground continuity problem occurs.
2� Once each year, extend jack as far as possible and
clean inner ram tube. Coat tube with light coat of
silicone spray lubricant. The Electric Drive Motor
Landing Leg system is protected by a 30 amp fuse.
If replacement is necessary, replace only with a
12VDC 30 amp automotive spade fuse.
3� Before each use, inspect jack tubes and replace if
bent or damaged.
4� The Robofoot does not need to be lubricated or
modified after installation.
NOTE
Leave tow vehicle transmission in NEUTRAL
when lifting both units. Dolly wheels are not
recommended. Always retract stabilizing jacks
before using your jack under load.
Breakaway Switch
1� Pin
2�
Breakaway Switch
To prevent corrosion within the breakaway switch, pull
the pin out and spray the inside of the switch through
the hole with an electric contact cleaner (such as Spra-
Kleen). Applying a drop of light household oil on the pin
and the groove near the base of the pin will allow the
pin to operate freely. Immediately reinsert pin. Perform
this procedure every 90 days.
CAUTION
Allow no more than 20 to 30 seconds pin
separation as damage to brake magnets may
occur.