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Airstream Flying Cloud Owner’s Manual

Publication Date: July 2022

REV# 01

Summary of Contents for FLYING CLOUD 2023

Page 1: ...2 0 2 3 F LY I N G C L O U D SCAN ME O w n e r s M a n u a l...

Page 2: ...time of publication approval If and when new materials and production techniques are developed that can improve the quality of its product or material substitutions are necessary due to availability A...

Page 3: ...3 Plumbing 5 5 Electrical 5 7 Entertainment Systems 5 12 Appliances 5 13 EXTERIOR 6 1 Cleaning 6 2 General Information and Operation 6 3 TOWING 7 1 Tow Vehicle 7 2 Brakes 7 2 Loading 7 3 Hitching Up...

Page 4: ...2023 Flying Cloud NOTES NOTES...

Page 5: ...n a packet included with this manual to be more detailed All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of...

Page 6: ...2023 Flying Cloud 1 2 Introduction NOTES NOTES...

Page 7: ...N 2 2 Chemical Sensitivity 2 2 Formaldehyde 2 3 Ventilation 2 3 Do Not Smoke 2 3 Medical Advice 2 3 ALARMS AND DETECTORS 2 3 Smoke Alarm 2 3 Liquid Propane Gas LPG Carbon Monoxide CO Detector 2 4 Low...

Page 8: ...capability of your vehicle Refer to Section 8 Maintenance for tire care and safety information Also be sure to read the Tire Safety Manual Addendum included with your owner s packet Appliances and Eq...

Page 9: ...ct to proper ventilation of your trailer please do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Airstream Ventilation To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off gassing it is of utmost importance th...

Page 10: ...angerous levels of LPG NOTE If the low voltage warning sounds the detector will need to be reset by disconnecting the battery before normal operation will occur Detector Test If the Silence Test butto...

Page 11: ...es are dead or missing The alarm will only indicate the presence of CO gas at the sensor Important Safety Precautions Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as wood cha...

Page 12: ...area or calling for assistance Also young children and pets may be the first to be affected WARNING Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage before each trip and once a week while...

Page 13: ...3 4 Airstream Limited Warranty Excludes 3 4 Normal Wear 3 4 Accident 3 4 Abuse 3 5 Chemical Gassing 3 5 Exposure 3 5 Overload 3 5 SERVICE 3 5 Reporting Safety Defects 3 6 CAMPING 3 6 Suggested Pre Tra...

Page 14: ...the defect is incurable have Airstream pay diminution in value damages The repair remedy and the back up remedy must both be exhausted and these remedies must fail to fulfill their essential purpose b...

Page 15: ...Failure to use reasonable efforts to mitigate damage caused by defects Failure can seek other legal or equitable remedies for breach of this express warranty or for breach of any implied warranty Thi...

Page 16: ...t the Airstream factory may not be immediately available Therefore you may encounter delays in scheduling repairs and or completion of repairs All costs associated with transporting the travel trailer...

Page 17: ...oad that can be safely transported depending upon speed and road conditions and reasonable cause to believe these factors have been exceeded could void the Airstream warranty For additional informatio...

Page 18: ...se hard and sharp objects 6 Fasten sliding and foldette doors 7 Drain toilet bowl 8 Turn off interior lights 9 Lower wall mounted tables to be even with dinette seats Place Pedestal tables in upright...

Page 19: ...ing for the night your Airstream is built to be safely parked in any spot that is relatively level and where the ground his firm Your facilities are with you You are self contained Unless the tow vehi...

Page 20: ...cy 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...

Page 21: ...tural materials such as wood products and fabrics Protect your investment by understanding the potential risks that mold imposes Contributing Factors To Mold Growth For mold growth to occur temperatur...

Page 22: ...ately five gallons of water in the sewage holding tank using the black tank flush inlet This will spray the interior of the tank with water and help prevent solids from building up in the sewage holdi...

Page 23: ...wer Drain 4 Toilet Drain 30RB Model 4 2 1 3 5 1 Lavatory Drain 2 Black Water Tank Toilet 3 Galley Drain 4 Grey Water Tank 5 Shower Drain 25FB Model 2 4 3 1 1 Galley Drain 2 Lavatory Drain 3 Shower Dra...

Page 24: ...mmon sense How cold is it How long will it be before you can turn the heat back on Is the temperature dropping or rising Remember when towing at 50 MPH the wind chill factor will cause the interior of...

Page 25: ...FLOOR PLANS 4 2 23FB Flying Cloud 4 2 25RB Flying Cloud 4 2 25FB Flying Cloud 4 2 27FB Flying Cloud 4 2 28RB Flying Cloud 4 3 30RB Flying Cloud 4 3 30FB Flying Cloud Bunk 4 3 30FB Flying Cloud Office...

Page 26: ...Floor Plans And Specifications 4 2 2023 Flying Cloud Floor Plans 23FB Flying Cloud 25RB Flying Cloud 25FB Flying Cloud 27FB Flying Cloud...

Page 27: ...Floor Plans And Specifications 2023 Flying Cloud 4 3 28RB Flying Cloud 30RB Flying Cloud 30FB Flying Cloud Bunk 30FB Flying Cloud Office...

Page 28: ...500 2283 2125 2000 Fresh water tank gal 37 39 37 37 37 52 52 52 Gray water tank gal 37 31 39 39 34 37 41 41 Black water tank gal 17 34 39 39 34 41 35 35 Lug nut torque Max aluminum wheels ft lbs 110 1...

Page 29: ...as built with its options Located on the front roadside of your trailer are the Tire and Loading and Vehicle Manufacturing tags The Tire and Loading information tag lists the Size and Cold Inflation...

Page 30: ...2023 Flying Cloud 4 6 Floor Plans And Specifications NOTES NOTES...

Page 31: ...6 Faucets 5 7 Galley Faucet 5 7 Lavatory Faucet 5 7 Faucet Cleaning and Care 5 7 ELECTRICAL 5 7 Battery 12 Volt System Information 5 7 Battery Disconnect Switch 5 8 Inverter 5 8 Display Features 5 8 P...

Page 32: ...attery Voltage 5 16 Refrigerator 5 16 Solar System 5 17 Thermostat 5 17 Water Heater 5 18 Common Error Codes 5 18 APPLIANCES 5 13 Maintenance 5 13 Air Conditioner 5 13 Heat Pump 5 13 Cooktop 5 14 Ceil...

Page 33: ...of the curtain track pull the endcap off and slide the curtains off NOTE All drapery materials and mattress covers must be professionally dry cleaned Countertops Clean the surface of the Formica lami...

Page 34: ...s Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may scratch and dull the surface of your unit Stubborn stains can be removed with solvents such as turpentine paint thinner or acetone Restore dulled areas by ru...

Page 35: ...ing of the strainer screen Refer to Section 8 Maintenance for water pump access and strainer screen removal NOTE Turn off the water pump while traveling to prevent water from being pumped in the event...

Page 36: ...st of low point water line drain valves and fresh water tank drain valves The valves are in line or petcock type valves Refer to Section 8 Maintenance for necessary drain valve locations and draining...

Page 37: ...nd then to the rest of the trailer Open the decorative door on the front of the converter to access the panel and its fuses A 12 volt layout diagram is shown in Section 8 Maintenance If you replace a...

Page 38: ...rough the 7 way cord This charge will flow to the batteries regardless of the battery disconnect switch position Likewise if ON or OFF the solar panel will still charge the batteries Inverter Your Air...

Page 39: ...service Although the converter is an excellent battery charger the converter does not require a battery to be connected to it for proper operation NOTE When installing a battery s always observe pola...

Page 40: ...Electrical System City Power When your trailer is hooked up to external AC power the converter system automatically charges the trailer batteries regardless of the battery disconnect switch position...

Page 41: ...To operate self contained simply disconnect the power supply cable Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Most states require trailers with exterior 120 volt receptacles and receptacles close to a wat...

Page 42: ...nected Wi Fi Your trailer has the Airstream Connected Kit prewiring and is ready for dealer installation Please contact your dealer for more information or visit www Airstream com to use our dealer lo...

Page 43: ...and then shut off NOTE Review the air conditioning literature supplied in your owner s packet before proceeding NOTE It is recommended to clean filters Weekly when A C is in full use Appliances All a...

Page 44: ...for maximum toughness and durability However the use of non compatible chemicals will cause cracking and product failure Please refer to the user s manual provided in your owner s packet for more info...

Page 45: ...cated in your Owners Packet If they should become misplaced new literature can be ordered direct from the manufacturer or your Airstream dealer The manufacturer also offers a detailed service guide fo...

Page 46: ...ON Speeding up the defrost process with a knife or scraper is strongly discouraged due to the likelihood of rupturing the refrigerant circuit automatically If another button is pressed before the disp...

Page 47: ...it near the battery box Refer to Section 8 Maintenance for Solar Panel Wiring diagram and information Thermostat To turn thermostat on when the black light is off press any button to wake up the therm...

Page 48: ...d Check that you have LP in the tanks that other LP appliances work and no debris or obstruction in the burner En System timer System will shut off after 20 minutes of continuous usage Fd Water heater...

Page 49: ...Window Stone Guards 6 4 Stainless Steel Rock Guards 6 4 Awning 6 4 Gravity Water Fill 6 5 City Water Hookup 6 5 Exterior Shower 6 5 Shoreline Power Supply 6 5 120 Volt Outlet and TV Satellite Inlets 6...

Page 50: ...oating that cannot be removed by normal washing procedures Airstream recommends using DX 330 Acryli Clean made by PPG Industries Follow all directions and warnings on the product container Acryli Clea...

Page 51: ...tion of travel may cause the door to open resulting in possible damage Screen Door The screen door is secured to the main door by a slide bolt type latch It can be operated independently by releasing...

Page 52: ...ont end from road debris You can clean behind the rock guards by swinging them forward on their hinges They are locked in place with two acorn style nuts removable with a 7 16 wrench Awning Complete o...

Page 53: ...There will be a lot of spurts and sputtering until all the air is expelled from the trailer system If the water heater is empty it will take some time before all the air is expelled and a steady flow...

Page 54: ...r 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 cour...

Page 55: ...is extremely important in the proper operation of this connection The flow limiting device may activate if the cylinder valve is opened quickly When all appliances are off the bypass flow allows the...

Page 56: ...nect the rubber gas line at the tank to be removed The green plastic fitting is a right hand thread and no tools should be used 3 Turn the large clamping T handle counterclockwise until the hold down...

Page 57: ...l reads DO NOT FILL CONTAINER S TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY Overfilling the LPG container can result in uncontrolled gas flow which can cause fire or explosion A properly filled container will...

Page 58: ...2023 Flying Cloud 6 10 Exterior NOTES NOTES...

Page 59: ...Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution 7 5 Wireless Observation System 7 5 TOWING TIPS AND INFORMATION 7 5 Tracking Observation 7 5 General Information 7 5 Cooling System Overload 7 6 Downhill and Non le...

Page 60: ...load you must pull Consolidate items in shelves lockers and in the refrigerator It is better to have one full and one empty locker than two half empty ones Special care must be taken not to overload t...

Page 61: ...nd take it to a public scales Weigh each axle of your vehicle Refer to your axle weight and tire limits to see if you are within a safe range Total all axle weights ensuring you are below the Gross Ve...

Page 62: ...athroom scales on the ground in line with the trailer hitch jack as shown It should be so spaced that a short piece of pipe or other round piece will lay exactly one foot from the centerline of the ja...

Page 63: ...will allow you to see what is behind you while towing and provide visibility when backing up the trailer NOTE Carefully read and understand all manufacturer s instructions provided in your owner s pac...

Page 64: ...y the trailer brakes only This will bring the tow vehicle and trailer back into a single line Chains do not help trailer wheels Off Road Towing When driving in mud and sand let the momentum carry the...

Page 65: ...he trailer wheels when stopping on a hill or slope Leaving your tow vehicle in gear is not enough for standstill safety Do not use trailer brakes as parking brakes Controlling Sway or Fishtailing Sway...

Page 66: ...wheel as straight as possible until stability is regained 3 Do not jam on the brakes or attempt to press on the accelerator to speed your way out of the fishtailing Both actions make the situation wo...

Page 67: ...ings 8 9 Nev R Lube Bearing Inspection 8 9 Brakes 8 9 POWER JACK 8 9 Replacing Power Head 8 9 Power Jack Maintenance 8 9 Breakaway Switch 8 10 BATTERY 8 10 Battery Amp Draw and Testing 8 10 Battery Cl...

Page 68: ...minum wheels to 110 ft lbs Steel wheels to 100 ft lbs Breakaway Switch Pull pin and lubricate with household oil See further instructions in this section 7 Way Plug Spray with contact cleaner Every 5...

Page 69: ...LED and a replacement fixture will be required Interior 12 Volt Lighting LED Reading Light PN 513130 LED Spot Light with Frosted Lens PN 513136 LED Light w Switch PN 513707 LED Shower Light PN 513961...

Page 70: ...Range Hood PN 512210 100 Touch up Caulking Caulk Seamfil White PN 360301 02 Caulk Seamfil Maple PN 360301 35 Fil Stik Black PN 28431W 01 Fil Stik Grey PN 28431W 02 Fil Stik White PN 28431W 03 Fil Stik...

Page 71: ...ecially careful when crossing holes or dips in the road Under these circumstances it is good practice to set your rear view mirrors so that you can observe your tires at all time WARNING Do not exceed...

Page 72: ...pressures a special gauge will be required designed for larger tires Do not bleed air from warm tires to reduce pressure buildup Do not inflate tires to cold PSI rating beyond rim specifications How O...

Page 73: ...checks are made before the purchase Does the replacement tire have the load capacity that is needed for my trailer and will it fit properly inside the wheel well Will the overall diameter difference a...

Page 74: ...in flexing and loosening of wheel nuts Before each trip and any time a wheel is replaced be sure to tighten the wheel nuts following the lug pattern sequence shown below If the wheel was replaced che...

Page 75: ...d play inspection drum removal installation and bearing replacement procedures are described in the Dexter Operation Maintenance Manual enclosed in your owner s packet Airstream recommends that these...

Page 76: ...over a 20 hour or longer period it will deliver 100 of its rated capacity If it is discharged in less time at higher currents it will deliver less capacity For proper load testing the battery needs to...

Page 77: ...pulls off for access 28RB The water pump and strainer are under the cooktop The bottom cabinet panel opens for access to a removable panel held in place by screws 30RB The water pump and strainer are...

Page 78: ...er roadside between the tires Opening and Closing Valves To open brass or plastic inline valves turn the handle to align it with the waterline For valves connected to the end of a water line align the...

Page 79: ...lack Water Tank Dumping When you are in a park and connected to a sewer outlet keep the main holding tank dump valve closed and empty the tank every few days or whenever it becomes almost full Only by...

Page 80: ...n the following paragraphs on winterizing The main consideration in winterizing your trailer is to guard against freeze damage to the fresh water system lines tank and pump the waste drain system incl...

Page 81: ...re disconnected in the previous steps 2 Close all the drain valves 3 Open the sink and shower drains if they are closed 4 Open all the faucets including the showerhead faucet handle and if equipped th...

Page 82: ...ure on the door Main door has come open at some point introducing a change to the contour of the door frame check for sheared rivets on interior skin of door When using the stabilizers for eliminating...

Page 83: ...Maintenance 2023 Flying Cloud 8 17 22 POS IN 40 40 GROUND BUSS CIR NEUTRAL BUSS 1 2 3 4 5 Electrical Diagrams 12 Volt Main Schematic...

Page 84: ...5 Amp D Inverter Receptacle 0 0 Amps E Inverter 0 0 Amps F Bedroom TV Receptacle 1 5 Amps F Bedroom TV Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps G HDMI Receptacle 1 5 Amps G HDMI Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps H Dinette Recep...

Page 85: ...e 1 5 Amps H Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps J HDMI Receptacle 0 15 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp GFCI L Refrigerator Receptacle 2 7 Amps M Bathroom Receptacle 1 5 Amps M Bathroom Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps N RS...

Page 86: ...eptacle 0 25 Amps H Dinette Receptacle 1 5 Amps H Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps J HDMI Receptacle 0 15 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp GFCI L CS Bedroom NS Receptacle 1 5 Amps L CS Bedroom NS Recept CSA 1 0 A...

Page 87: ...cle 0 25 Amps J Dinette Receptacle 1 5 Amps J Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps K HDMI Receptacle 0 15 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp GFCI M Galley Receptacle 1 5 Amps M Galley Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps N Outside...

Page 88: ...g Area TV Receptable 0 25 Amps J Bedroom TV Receptacle 0 25 Amps Circuit 5 20 Amp GFCI M Dinette Receptacle 1 5 Amps M Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps N Outside Receptacle 1 5 Amps N Outside Receptacl...

Page 89: ...0 Amps F Galley Receptacle 1 5 Amps F Galley Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps G Outside Receptacle 1 5 Amps G Outside Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps H Galley Endpanel Receptacle 1 5 Amps H Galley Endpanel Recept CSA...

Page 90: ...Receptacle 1 5 Amps S Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps T HDMI Receptacle 0 15 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp GFCI C CS Nightstand Receptacle 1 5 Amps C CS Nightstand Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps D Bathroom Receptacl...

Page 91: ...eceptacle 1 5 Amps T Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps U HDMI Receptacle 0 15 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp GFCI C Galley Receptacle 1 5 Amps C Galley Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps D Outside Receptacle 1 5 Amps D Out...

Page 92: ...Amps W Bedroom TV Receptacle 0 25 Amps Circuit 5 20 Amp GFCI D Dinette Receptacle 1 5 Amps D Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps E Outside Receptacle 1 5 Amps E Outside Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps F Bathroom...

Page 93: ...0 Amps J Galley Endpanel Receptacle 1 5 Amps J Galley Endpanel Recept CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 4 20 Amp K Rear Air Conditioner 16 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp L Microwave Receptacle 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 15 Amp...

Page 94: ...le CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 4 20 Amp H Rear Air Conditioner 16 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp J Microwave Receptacle 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 15 Amp L CS Nightstand Receptacle 1 5 Amps L CS Nightstand Receptacle CSA...

Page 95: ...acle CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 4 20 Amp H Rear Air Conditioner 16 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp J Microwave Receptacle 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 15 Amp L CS Nightstand Receptacle 1 5 Amps L CS Nightstand Receptacle CS...

Page 96: ...Maintenance 8 30 2023 Flying Cloud Breaker label content may vary Standard 50 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout Standard 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout...

Page 97: ...tor display The best way to reach the Cat 5 cable is to remove the Seelevel Monitor The solar panel display can be mounted in the area near the Seelevel Monitor panel by routing the proper hole size T...

Page 98: ...Maintenance 8 32 2023 Flying Cloud Fresh Water Layout 23FB Flying Cloud SHOWER TOILET GALLEY TANK FLUSH CITY WATER UTILITY SHOWER WATER PUMP WATER HEATER LAVY...

Page 99: ...Maintenance 2023 Flying Cloud 8 33 Fresh Water Layout 25RB Flying Cloud LAVY EXTERIOR SHOWER CITY WATER CROSS CAR GALLEY LOW POINT DRAINS FRESH WATER PICK UP TOILET WATER HEATER SHOWER...

Page 100: ...nance 8 34 2023 Flying Cloud Fresh Water Layout 25FB Flying Cloud LOW POINT DRAINS PUMP FEED W FILTER LAVY WATER HEATER OUTSIDE SHOWER CITY WATER CONNECTION W REGULATOR BACK FLOW PROTECTION GALLEY CRO...

Page 101: ...8 35 Fresh Water Layout 27FB Flying Cloud GALLEY LAVY CITY WATER CONNECTION W REGULATOR BACK FLOW PROTECTION PUMP FEED W FILTER HOT COLD LOW POINT DRAIN BELOW FLOOR CROSS CAR WATERLINES TOILET WATER H...

Page 102: ...8 36 2023 Flying Cloud Fresh Water Layout 28RB Flying Cloud SHOWER CITY WATER CONNECTION W REGULATOR BACK FLOW PROECTION PUMP FEED W FILTER LOW POINT DRAINS CROSS CAR TANK FLUSH GALLEY WATER HEATER L...

Page 103: ...Maintenance 2023 Flying Cloud 8 37 Fresh Water Layout 30RB Flying Cloud TOILET SHOWER FRESH WATER PICK UP LOW POINT DRAINS GALLEY WATER HEATER EXTERIOR SHOWER TANK FLUSH CITY WATER LAVY FRONT...

Page 104: ...2023 Flying Cloud Fresh Water Layout 30FB Bunk Flying Cloud SHOWER TOILET LAVY TOILET LINE LOW POINT DRAIN PUMP FEED W FILTER FLEXIBLE HOSES LOW POINT DRAINS CROSS CAR WATER HEATER CONNECTION EXTERIO...

Page 105: ...Flying Cloud 8 39 Fresh Water Layout 30FB Office Flying Cloud SHOWER TOILET LAVY TOILET LINE LOW POINT DRAIN PUMP FEED W FILTER FLEXIBLE HOSES LOW POINT DRAINS CROSS CAR WATER HEATER CONNECTION EXTERI...

Page 106: ...are in my Airstream Answer Flying Cloud models will have the Interstate SRM 24 batteries Optional GPL 24T 5 Do you recommend using a surge protector when plugged into shore power Answer Your Airstream...

Page 107: ...ception is poor What can I check Answer Verify your antenna booster is set to proper selection On for antenna and Off for cable satellite You should also make sure connections are tight on your TV App...

Page 108: ...is hard to open is this normal Answer Your main door is designed differently than a flat surface door The door is over bent in order to apply more pressure at the top and bottom of the door for bette...

Page 109: ...ors 2 3 Door Lubrication and Adjustment 8 16 Main 6 3 Screen 6 3 Doors Rear Hatch and Screen 6 3 Draining System 5 6 Drain Valve Locations 8 12 E Electrical 5 7 7 Way Plug 7 4 Electrical 110 Volt City...

Page 110: ...6 6 S Safety 2 2 2 6 Controlling Sway Fishtailing 7 7 Stopped On a Hill 7 7 Service 3 5 Shoreline Power Supply 3 10 6 5 Specifications 4 4 Step 6 3 Operation 6 3 T Tanks Draining Dumping Cleaning 8 11...

Page 111: ...ting campaign it s a reminder that together we can make a difference Leave it Beautiful is a call to action to pick up the litter toss it in a can and not simply step over it and pass it by Your purch...

Page 112: ...428 West Pike Street P O Box 629 Jackson Center OH 45334 0629 Phone 937 596 6111 Fax 937 596 7939 www airstream com...

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