Airstream Classic 2020, Owner'S Manual

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General Information
2020 Classic
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Choose the most level parking spot possible�
Stabilizing jacks or blocks may not be required for
an overnight stay� However, if you put the jack pad
on the hitch jack and run the hitch jack down to take
the weight off the tow vehicle’s springs, it will provide
some stability� If you must park on a slope, park facing
downhill� It is easier to level the trailer this way�
All you need to do to enjoy the self-contained luxury
of your Airstream is to turn on the LPG and light any
appliance pilot lights�
Before moving on, check your campsite, both for
cleanliness, and to be sure you have not left anything
behind� Turn off the gas supply and make sure
everything is properly stowed� Use your pre-travel
check list and you are ready for more travel adventure�
Extended Stay
Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very different
from making a weekend 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 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� If a correction is necessary, you must
level from side to side first. This can be done easily by
backing the trailer up onto one or more 2 x 6 boards�
We do not recommend placing tires in a hole to level�
Leveling
Block or chock the wheels to keep the trailer from
rolling� 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
the trailer is level� Use stabilizing jacks at all four
corners, as shown in the diagram, to eliminate the
natural spring action of the axles�
1
2
1� Side to Side
2� Front to Rear
Stabilizing Jacks
1 1 2
1� Stabilizing Jack Location
2� Lifting Jack Location
WARNING
Stabilizing jacks should only be used to stabilize
the trailer. Do not use jacks to lift the trailer.
WARNING
Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack, as
when changing a tire, always place the lifting jack
under the main frame rail. A label is provided to
indicate the proper position for the jack. Never use
stabilizing jacks to lift the trailer.
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for further information
on jacking�
Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy
Your trailer was designed primarily for recreational use
and short-term occupancy� If you expect to occupy the
trailer for an extended period, be prepared to deal with
condensation and the humid conditions that may be
encountered�
Moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of the
trailer during cold weather when relative humidity
of the interior air is high� This condition is increased
because the insulated walls of a recreation vehicle
are much thinner than house walls� Also, the relatively
small volume and tight, compact construction of
modern recreational vehicles means the normal living
activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid
moisture saturation� Estimates indicate a family of
four can vaporize up to three gallons of water daily
through breathing, cooking, bathing, and washing�
Unless the water vapor is carried outside by ventilation
or condensed by a dehumidifier, it will condense on
the inside of the windows and walls as moisture, or
in cold weather, as frost or ice� It may also condense
out of sight, within the walls or the ceiling, where it will
manifest itself as warped or stained panels�