Airstream Classic Trailer 25' 2005, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER
C-7
WINTER TRAVELING
Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require certain precautions to protect the plumbing system and
your personal belongings from being damaged by freezing.
Whenever possible the heat should be kept on at a constant temperature. It is easier for the furnace to keep
a constant room temperature than for the trailer temperature to be allowed to drop to 50 degrees Fahrenheit
then attempt to raise it to room temperature.
CAUTION
: If you have the optional air conditioners with heat pump they should not be used if
ambient temperatures remain below 25 degrees F for more than 12 hours.
Only the furnaces are ducted to provide heat to tanks and plumbing to prevent freezing.
WARNING
: Always shut off the LP gas and be sure all flames are extinguished before
gasoline is added to the tow vehicle.
Some states do not allow LPG to be turned on while moving. While traveling in these states you must use
your common sense. How cold is it? How long will it be before you can turn the heat back on? Is the
temperature dropping or raising? Remember, when towing at 50 MPH the wind chill factor will cause the
interior of the trailer to cool much faster than a trailer that is parked.
When parked in sub-freezing temperatures make sure you keep a full supply of LP gas and plug into a 110
volt power source whenever possible. A fully charged battery will not last more than 8 to 10 hours if the
furnace is running almost constantly and 110-volt power is not available.
Leave cabinet doors, wardrobes and bed doors partially open to allow warm air to circulate around
plumbing lines and fixtures. Insulate and/or wrap your exterior water lines with heat tape.
CAUTION
: The exterior water service line to the utility compartment is in an unheated section of
the trailer and must not be used in below freezing conditions.
A water valve is provided so the water can be turned off to the line. The exterior water service shut off
valve is located in the lavatory cabinet. Close the shut off valve and open the water service for a few
seconds to drain the line and prevent freeze damage.