Airstream (nest) 2019, Owner'S Manual

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3-8
Waste Water System
The main parts of the waste water system are the toilet,
waste holding tank, and tank dump valve (See Section 8 —
Maintenance for information). The system is designed to provide
a complete self-contained waste facility, while on the road or
parked, without being connected to a sewage line. It may also be
used while connected to
a sewage hose.
Keep the dump valve
closed with either method
and empty the tank when
it is nearly full. The idea
is to send a large volume
of water through the tank
and hose at the same
time to float solids away.
After the waste tank
has been emptied,
close the gate valve and
put approximately five
gallons of water in the
waste holding tank. This
will help prevent solids from building up in the tank. Adding a
deodorizing agent like Aqua-Kem® will help prevent odors.
Objects Not to Flush or Drain
• Non-RV compliant or safe toilet paper
• Facial tissue (does not dissolve like RV toilet paper)
• Automotive anti-freeze, ammonia, alcohols, or acetone
• Table scraps or other solids that may clog the drains
Winter Traveling
Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require certain
precautions. Whenever possible, keep the cabin heat set to a
constant temperature. It is easier to maintain room temperature
than force the furnace to frequently fluctuate from cold to room
temps.
The furnace on Nest models is ducted to provide heat to the
below floor tanks and plumbing to prevent freezing. Some states
do not allow LPG to be turned on while moving. While traveling
in these states, simply 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 rising? Remember, when towing at 50
MPH, the wind chill factor will cause the interior of the trailer to
cool much faster than a parked trailer.
NOTE
Drain and winterize if the water systems are not
being used during winter traveling. Refer to Section
8 — Maintenance in this manual for winterizing
instructions.
When parked in sub-freezing temperatures, make sure to keep a
full supply of LPG and plug into a 110-volt power source whenever
possible. 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.
NOTE
Your trailer is not designed, nor intended, for
permanent housing. Long-term or permanent
occupancy may lead to premature deterioration of
structure, interior finishes, fabrics, carpeting, and
drapes. Deterioration due to long-term occupancy
may not be considered normal and under terms
of the warranty, may constitute misuse, abuse or
neglect, therefore reducing the warranty protection.
CAUTION
It is not safe or recommended to travel with the
waste water tank more than 20% full.
Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy
Your trailer was designed primarily for recreational use and
short-term occupancy. 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 trailer
during cold weather when relative humidity of the interior air is
high. This condition is increased because the insulated walls of
a recreation vehicle are much thinner than house walls. Also,
the relatively small volume and tight, compact construction
of modern recreational vehicles means that the normal living
activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid moisture
saturation.
Estimates indicate that a family of four can vaporize up to three
gallons of water daily through breathing, cooking, bathing, and
washing. Unless the water vapor is carried outside by ventilation
or condensed by a dehumidifier, it will condense on the inside of
the windows and walls as moisture, or in cold weather, as frost
or ice. It may also condense out of sight within the walls or the
ceiling where it will manifest itself as warped or stained panels.
Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious problem.
When you recognize the signs of excessive moisture and
condensation in the trailer, action should be taken to minimize
their effects.