Airstream (nest) 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Stabilizing jacks or blocks may not be required for an overnight
stay. However, if you put the jack pad on the hitch jack and
run the hitch jack down to take the weight off the tow vehicle’s
springs, it will provide some stability. If you must park on a slope,
park facing downhill. It is easier to level the trailer this way.
All you need to do to enjoy the self-contained luxury of
your Airstream is to turn on the LPG and switch the trailer’s
“disconnect” switch to the “On” position.
Before continuing on your trip, check your campsite for
cleanliness and to be sure you haven’t left anything behind. Turn
off the gas supply. Switch the trailer’s “disconnect” switch to the
“Off” position. Make certain everything is properly stowed. And
finally, consult your pre-travel check list.
Extended Stay
Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very different from
making a weekend excursion. Since everything you need is right
at hand, you are at home wherever you go. When packing for an
extended trip, take everything you need, but only what you need.
When you plan to stay in the same place for several days, weeks
or months, you will want your trailer to be as level and steady as
possible. Check the attitude with a small spirit level set on the
inside work counter or the trailer hitch A-frame (see diagram that
follows under Leveling). If a correction is necessary, you must
level from side-to-side first. This can be done easily by backing
the trailer up onto one or more 2 x 6 boards (see diagram that
follows under Leveling). We do not recommend placing tires in a
hole for leveling.
Leveling
Level from front to rear: 1) block or chock the wheels to keep the
trailer from rolling; 2) place the jack pad or caster wheel under
the hitch jack; 3) disconnect the hitch, safety cables, breakaway
switch cable and wiring harness from the tow vehicle; 4) adjust
the jack up or down until you are level. Then use the stabilizing
jacks at all four corners, as shown in the diagram, to eliminate
the natural spring action of the axles.
Refer to Section 8 — Maintenance for further information on
jacking.
WARNING
At each campsite, make sure you have not parked
in such a manner as to block the operation of the
escape window by being too close to trees, fences
or other impediments to egress.
Scenic views are one reason for traveling, but
don’t park so the beautiful lake or steep cliff is just
outside your escape window.
WARNING
Stabilizing jacks for stabilizing ONLY.
Do not use jacks to lift the trailer.
WARNING
Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack, as
when changing a tire, always place the lifting jack
under the main frame rail. A label is provided to
indicate the proper position for the jack. Never use
stabilizing jacks to lift the trailer.