Airstream Rangeline 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior
6-8
2023 Rangeline
Awning
Awning Operation
The awning will extend and retract even when the
sliding door of your van is open� The extendable
support legs can either be placed on the ground
(staked into place) or locked into support clips on
the coach� See your owner’s packet for the awning
manufacturer instructions� Basic operation is explained
below�
WARNING
Awning must be retracted before driving the
Touring Coach. Damage may occur if the awning is
not properly retracted.
CAUTION
If wind or extended periods of rain are expected,
retract the awning. Secure for travel. The effects
of wind and rain on any awning are unpredictable.
Severe damage to the vehicle and or the awning
may result and cannot be covered by warranty.
CAUTION
Never use the awning with damaged fabric. Make
sure the awning can be correctly retracted. The
awning should not be rolled up wet.
Manual Awning Operation
To extend and retract the awning:
1� Open the rear doors to retrieve the awning rod
from above the door opening�
2� Loosen the tensioner on the awning rod, adjust to
the desired length, and tighten�
3� Insert the “T” shaped end of the awing rod into the
socket on the far left side of the awning� Twist the
rod counterclockwise (~1/4-1/2 turn) to fasten the
rod to the socket (the rod should now stay in place
when let go)�
4� Crank the rod clockwise until the awning is
partially extended (~3-5 feet)� Twist the rod
counterclockwise again (~1/4-1/2 turn) so the rod
hangs in place while you complete the remaining
steps�
UNLATCHED
LATCHED
5� Unlatch the legs from the awning one at a time (as
shown above) and fold them down� Upon pulling
the latch, the foot of the leg will disengage from its
support near the center of the awning�
UNLATCHED LATCHED
6� Extend the legs to the ground a few feet in front
of the awning (at an angle) so that the legs will be
perpendicular to the ground when the awning is
fully extended (as shown above)�
7� Fully extend the awning until it begins to drape
and then crank the rod counterclockwise until the
awning is taut�
8� Readjust the legs to the desired height
perpendicular to the ground, relatch the extension,
and stake the legs to the ground�