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AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL
D-3
Chassis
The standard RECOMMENDED HITCH BALL HEIGHT for your Airstream is 18 ” on all models. If you
plan long trips with the trailer heavily loaded you should check your trailer, after loading, to determine the
optimum height. To check, park the trailer on a level surface and crank the front jack up or down until the
measurement from the frame to the ground is the same front and rear. Measure from the ground to the
upper surface of the hitch ball coupler. Add one inch to this figure when setting the ball height on the tow
vehicle to allow for the suspension settling under the added weight.
WARNING
- ALWAYS OPEN LATCH HANDLE
BEFORE INSERTING BALL.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. To open - slide forward and pull up open latch before inserting ball
2. Place coupler on ball of same diameter as coupler and of same or
greater capacity.
3. When ball is completely nested in socket, push top of latch handle
rearward until handle snaps into closed position. (Figure 2)
4. Extend jack to ground and lift car/trailer combination 2-4" to
insure coupler is securely attached to tow ball. Retract jack before
towing.
5. Insert padlock through hole in handle for theft prevention.
POWER JACK
Hi-Power Acme 3,000
Operation
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.
Remember to keep hands and feet from under the
footplate when using the jack.
When the high-powered jack reaches the end of its
travel, (either raising or lowering) internal limit
switches automatically shut motor off.
Dolly wheels are not recommended.
WARNING:
Avoid the risk of injury to yourself and others.

Use the jack for lifting the trailer only

Never get beneath the travel trailer when only the power jack supports it.
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Support the vehicle by appropriate means.