Airstream GLOBETROTTER 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior
6-6
2023 Globetrotter
Axle and Running Gear Assembly
Each 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 comprised 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�
Power Stabilizing Jacks
The Globetrotter trailer is equipped with power
stabilizing jacks� These jacks are controlled by a switch
located in the locked utility compartment on the side of
the trailer�
NOTE
Power stabilizing jacks automatically adjust to the
terrain and should only be lowered until they make
contact with the ground.
CAUTION
Stabilizing jacks are designed to stabilize the
trailer only. Misuse of the power jacks to level or
lift the trailer will result in damage to the jacks and
potentially the trailer.
Power Jack
A switch located on the bottom of the housing operates
the power jack� When the jack is fully extended or
retracted, internal limit switches automatically shut off
the motor�
The jack is wired directly to the battery and has a
spade fuse between the battery and the power head�
For fuse information and part number, refer to section
8 - Maintenance of this manual�
• Use the jack for lifting the trailer only�
• Never get beneath the travel trailer when only the
power jack supports it�
• Support the vehicle by appropriate means�
WARNING
Avoid the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Keep hands and feet from under the foot plate
when using the jack. Do not use or install dolly
wheels on the power jack. Failure to comply could
result in serious injury
Power Jack Fuse
Should an electrical failure occur, first check to see if
the fuse, located in the battery box, has blown� If the
fuse is not blown and the jack still will not operate you
can manually operate the jack by placing the manual
override handle into the alignment tube and engaging
the drive pin� Rotating the handle counterclockwise
to raise or clockwise to lower the trailer� If the fuse is
blown, replace the fuse with the same type and check
to see if the jack is now operable�
Refer to the Maintenance section for replacement and
maintenance of the power jack�