Airstream Classic 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior
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2020 Classic
Hitch/Coupler
The EZ-Latch coupler features a simple-to-use latching
mechanism� Hooking up is as easy as dropping the
coupler on to your hitch ball� Simply make sure that the
coupler is properly lined up with the ball, then lower
the coupler� The coupler will automatically open and
latch into place when lowered onto the hitch ball� To
disengage coupler, pull up on latch and raise coupler
off of hitch ball� Return the coupler latch to the latched
position to ensure that coupler is ready to be latched
again� The coupler features a strong composite
handle, If the handle does get damaged or becomes
missing, the coupler is still completely operational
until the handle can be replaced� Replacement parts
can be purchased through your Airstream Dealer� See
additional information included in your owner’s packet�
Axle and Running Gear Assembly
Each Dexter Torflex® 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 worst 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 with 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
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�
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Your Classic is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)� Tire pressure information
from sensors within the tires are displayed on the
CZone screen as well as on the included TPMS
monitor� A repeater is installed in the trailer to help
boost the signal from the tire sensors to the monitor�
Tire pressures will lower in the evening as the ambient
air temperatures decrease� In cold conditions, we
suggest shutting the display off until the ambient
temperature rises, or you begin driving again� Any
time you physically move a tire to a different position,
such as changing or rotating tires, you will also need
to move the sensor configuration on the monitor and
CZone (See Maintenance section for instructions)�
The included spare tire is also equipped with a sensor�
Additional information and tips can be found in your
owner’s packet and in the Maintenance section of this
manual�
The included TPMS monitor displays real-time tire
pressure and temperatures along with audible and
visual alerts� The monitor continually sequences
through the sensors displaying each tires pressure and
temperature� If an alarm sounds, an icon will blink near
the bottom of the screen and the tire in question will
have its pressure or temperature blinking on the display
screen� There will also be text indicating what the issue
is such as fast leak, low pressure, or high temperature�
If you want to see a specific tire reading, press the