Airstream TOMMY BAHAMA 2019, Owner'S Manual

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General Information
3-8
2019 Tommy Bahama TC
Leveling
When you plan to stay in the same place for several
days, weeks, or months, you will want your touring
coach to be as level as possible� Check the attitude
with a small spirit level set on the inside work counter� If
a correction is necessary, then you must first level from
side to side� This can be done most easily by driving up
a small ramp consisting of 2 in� x 6 in� boards tapered
at both ends� Airstream does not recommend placing
tires in a hole for leveling� Refer to Section 7 - Sprinter
Van for more information on tires�
For units equipped with the optional hydraulic leveling
system refer to Section 6 - Hydraulic Leveling System
for more information�
Effects of Prolonged Occupancy
Your touring coach was designed primarily for
recreational use and short-term occupancy� If you
expect to occupy the touring coach for an extended
period, be prepared to deal with condensation and
the humid conditions that may be encountered� The
relatively small volume and tight compact construction
of modern recreation vehicles mean that the normal
living activities of even a few occupants will lead to
rapid moisture saturation of the air contained in the
touring coach and the appearance of visible moisture,
especially in cold weather�
Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass
of cold water during humid weather, moisture can
condense on the inside surfaces of the touring coach
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� Estimates indicate that two
adults can vaporize up to one-and-a-half 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 condensation problem� When you recognize
the signs of excessive moisture and condensation in
the touring coach, action should be taken to minimize
their effects�
NOTE
Your touring coach is not designed, nor intended,
for permanent housing. Use of this product for
long term or permanent occupancy may lead
to premature deterioration of structure, interior
finishes, fabrics, carpeting, and drapes. Damage or
deterioration due to long-term occupancy may not
be considered normal, and may under the terms of
the warranty constitute misuse, abuse, or neglect,
and may therefore reduce the warranty protection.
To avoid condensation problems, try to follow these tips
to help alleviate excess moisture:
Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when
bathing, washing dishes, hair drying, laundering, and
using appliances and non-vented gas burners� Always
use an exhaust fan when cooking�
Keep the bathroom door closed and the vent or window
open when bathing and for a period of time after you
have finished.
If you are experiencing condensation, you may want to
reconsider hanging wet clothes in the touring coach to
dry�
In hot weather, start the AC early as it removes excess
humidity from the air while lowering the temperature�
Keep the temperature as reasonably cool during cold
weather as possible� The warmer the vehicle, the
more cold exterior temperatures and warm interior
temperatures will collide on wall surfaces, thus creating
condensation�
Use the ceiling vent to keep air circulating inside the
vehicle so condensation and mildew cannot form in
dead air spaces� Allow air to circulate inside closets
and cabinets (leave doors partially open). Please
keep in mind that a closed cabinet full of stored goods
prevents circulation and allows the exterior temperature
to cause condensation�
The natural tendency would be to close the vehicle
tightly during cold weather� This will actually compound
the problem� Simply put, you need to remove some
of the warm air and allow some cool outside air to get
inside the vehicle so the furnace will not recycle the
humid interior air�
Minimize the use of incandescent lights, which produce
heat and contribute to condensation�