Airstream Excella 1975 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...1975 AIRSTREAM OWNERS MANUAL...

Page 2: ...been designed to aid you in knowing your trailer better All information illustrations and specifications contained in this literature are based on the latest product information available at the time...

Page 3: ...1975 Airstream Owner s Manual...

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Page 5: ...ival or inspection date Authorization for Interim Airstream Warranty Airstream Serial Number ___ Delivery Date Purchased by Name_ Address_ Purchased from Name_ Address_ This card is valid for 60 days...

Page 6: ...BUSINESS REPLY MAIL No postage necessary if mailed in the United States Postage will be paid by CARAVANNER INSURANCE INC 2411 West Third Street Los Angeles CA 90057...

Page 7: ...ended Stay 32 Winter Airstreaming 34 Storage and Winterizing 35 Exterior 38 Floor Plans 40 Interior 45 L P G System 52 Refrigerator 53 Micro Wave Oven 55 Range Oven 56 Furnace 58 Water Heater 60 Water...

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Page 9: ...l statement is required and you will not be bothered by a physical examination or investigation But you must be an Airstream owner under age 70 There are 4 specialized plans from which to choose Here...

Page 10: ...r Caravans adds further benefit to Caravanner membership The Caravanner and the Blue Beret are the official publications The bi monthly Caravanner is for general distribution to owners and prospective...

Page 11: ...onveniences They are alert to adverse bills governing travel trailers and have achieved much through the actions of the strong WBCCI National Legis lative Committee The Way of Life Department of the A...

Page 12: ...ed Performance Check out or C P C is an exclusive Airstream program Before leaving the factory each and every vital part of an Airstream is tested for performance Each test is signed and certified by...

Page 13: ...ifoc lSwosorbers excluding tires and batteries are likewise warranted for a period of two yearsdate of purchase Any warranty defects will be corrected without cost upon return of Aauer or defective p...

Page 14: ...RADO Chisman Trailer Sales 2500 East Boulder Street Colorado Springs Colorado 80909 Leo Payne Recreational Plaza 4350 S Federal Boulevard Englewood Colorado 80110 CONNECTICUT A 1 Trailer Sales Route 6...

Page 15: ...es Inc 11350 Highway 65 N E Minneapolis Minnesota 55434 Rhude Recreation Inc 3032 Beltline Box 528 Hibbing Minnesota 55746 MISSISSIPPI Buster s Service Center Military Road Box 324 Columbus Mississipp...

Page 16: ...Center Route 54 Elysburg Pennsylvania 17824 Glasgow Recreational Vehicles Inc 1650 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg Pennsylvania 17201 Robison Trailer Sales Route 198 at Blooming Valley R D 3 Meadville...

Page 17: ...2801 WASHINGTON Baydo s Trailer Sales 101 West Columbia Drive Kennewick Washington 99336 Central Trailer Exchange Inc 14433 Pacific Hwy South Seattle Washington 98168 Tveten Motor Company 45th and Pac...

Page 18: ...wrench for trailer wheels 7 Pop rivets 3 sizes plus pop rivet gun 8 Battery booster cables 9 Tire gauge up to 100 lbs P S I 10 Hitch ball lube 11 Small bi directional spirit level 12 Heavy duty turn...

Page 19: ...t per cubic inch of engine dis placement with 15 pounds per cubic inch considered optimal For example with a 31 Airstream weighing 6500 pounds totally loaded for travel and a car with 400 cubic inch d...

Page 20: ...designed to apply the trailer brakes just before your car brakes To adjust turn the handle counterclockwise to apply trailer brakes earlier and clockwise to apply trailer brakes later The controller...

Page 21: ...ning wheel which will be approxi mately 8 notches 3 Repeat this operation with all trailer wheels The optional Tru Track Sway Control is a single package system which momentarily applies the trailer b...

Page 22: ...s the use of scales in determining 1 your trailer s total weight 2 weight on axle assemblies and 3 weight on tongue The allowable personal cargo and placement within the trailer may be determined by t...

Page 23: ...tow vehicle with load equaliz ing hitch properly adjusted see diagram page 25 Place trailer on scale with both axles only on scale see 2 If the weight on the axles exceeds the axle system G A W R the...

Page 24: ...ctory Weight of your trailer Chart A page 20 and enter it across from ITEM 1 Column A Factory Weight weight without options and variable weights i e 5035 lbs Next fill in the total weights of the opti...

Page 25: ...ge 20 Next fill in the axle system weights of the options and variable weights with which your trailer is equipped from the Axle System columns on Chart B C or D pages 21 22 23 Add all of the weights...

Page 26: ...unge Micro Wave Oven Refrigerator RM 77 J Refrigerator RM 100 b WWk t WH 2 4 Safety Group to L V JI 2 a Space Locker long Space Locker short 1 Spare Tire Bracket Spare Tire T V Antenna Vacuum Cleaner...

Page 27: ...tery Charger Bunk Bed each Entertainment Group LFront Lounge Micro Wave Oven Refrigerator RM 77 Refrigerator RM 100 Safety Group Space Locker long Space Locker short Spare Tire Bracket Spare Tire T V...

Page 28: ...570 T 5800 4110 1690 5200 3500 1700 T 610 ZD 11 D 5800 4190 1610 5200 3560 1640 D 630 27 Ft T 6200 4575 1625 5600 4060 1540 T 515 Rear Bath D 6200 4600 1600 5600 4100 1500 D 500 27 Ft Center Bath 620...

Page 29: ...47 7 L P G 10 gal Alum Tanks Liquid 80 12 68 1 1 69 11 69 1 1 69 10 70 10 Micro Wave Oven 70 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Refrigerator RM 77 Variable NA NA 62 22 40 4 40 4 60 24 60 24 Refrigera...

Page 30: ...6 50 6 50 L P G IVigal Alum Tank Liquid 40 5 35 5 35 5 35 5 35 4 36 4 36 L P G 10 gal Alum Tank Liquid 66 8 58 8 58 6 60 6 60 7 59 7 59 Micro Wave Oven 70 NA NA NA NA 64 6 62 8 60 10 60 10 Refrigerat...

Page 31: ...G IVz gal Alum Tank Liquid 40 5 35 5 35 5 35 4 36 4 36 L P G 10 gal Alum Tank Liquid 66 8 58 6 1 1 6 60 7 59 7 5 9 Micro Wave Oven 70 mm 56 14 56 50 20 50 20 Refrigerator RM 77 Variable 28 28 Std Std...

Page 32: ...see the label affixed to the underbelly just to the rear of the wheels This indicates the proper jack placement On tandem axle models a flat tire may be changed without the aid of a jack Drive the uni...

Page 33: ...3 of the trailer weight will be on the trailer s axles and 2 3 will be transferred to the tow vehicle 1 3 of this weight transfer will be carried by the front wheels and 1 3 by the rear wheels of the...

Page 34: ...and hitching up the bar should have a noticeable amount of deflection or bending see photo 4 f A little practice with your rig will teach you how far to pull up the bar and you may wish to mark the ch...

Page 35: ...along with leveling jack and other gear used when stopped Never tow your trailer with the jack down or the dolly wheel on Check that the fold away step is up and that the main door is completely clos...

Page 36: ...e to signal pull onto the Tracking shoulder and let them pass Your Airstream is designed to be towed easily at any legal speed so if you are not careful you may be inclined to forget it is there Your...

Page 37: ...sh of your Airstream To prevent this use masking tape to secure heavy sheets of card board to the lower front end of the trailer Despite the best hitch you will notice that whenever a large bus or tru...

Page 38: ...he window or in the mirror until the rear of the trailer is pointing in the desired direction Then turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction 30 Your car will be following the trailer in an arc...

Page 39: ...ose Book lets are available which list these dumping stations When stopping for the night your Airstream is built to be safely parked in any spot that is relatively level and where the ground is firm...

Page 40: ...ramp consist ing of 2 x 6 boards about four feet long and tapered at both ends See photo We do not recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling Trailer Leveling Slrr Spirit Level Level from front to...

Page 41: ...ou have the wire grounded and have the proper polarity See page 66 for technical details Note Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack as when changing a tire or leveling on very rough terrain...

Page 42: ...sufficient power to run another 3 4 hours by running your engine for approxi mately 45 minutes to one hour at fast idle For more detailed information on the battery see page 68 4 Minimize use of elect...

Page 43: ...between pump outlet flexible hose and copper tubing 6 Lower the front of the trailer as far as the jack will allow until water ceases to drain then crank the jack up as high as it will go and let any...

Page 44: ...t 76 6 Vista view window optional 39 7 Cluster lights 76 8 L P G tanks and regulator 52 9 Electric jack 26 No Description Page No 10 Coupler 26 11a Battery compartment rear bath 68 lib Battery compart...

Page 45: ...T V antenna optional 39 24 Refrigerator vent 54 25 Cluster lights 76 26 Stop tail turn and backup lights 76 27 B A L stabilizing jacks opt 32 28 Refrigerator access door 53 29a Waste outlet Int l ctr...

Page 46: ...minum For small areas of damage to the acrylic protective coating or where oxidation is beginning to occur remove all traces of the acrylic coating with a good grade of lacquer solvent and then thorou...

Page 47: ...ghting while maintaining privacy and are equipped with integral shades Factory recommended awnings give shade during trips and rallies They are easy to operate and can be installed by your dealer The...

Page 48: ...0 Front lounge 45 11 Stereo AM FM Radio Tape optional 48 12 120 volt circuit breaker panel 67 13 Toilet 65 14 Univolt 66 15 Battery 68 16 Range exhaust hood 56 17 Range and oven 56 18 Central control...

Page 49: ...r inlet tank 61 11 Furnace 58 12 Sink 49 13 Water pump 51 14 Front lounge 45 15 120 volt circuit breaker panel 67 16 Univolt 66 17 Battery 68 18 Air conditioner optional 49 19 Refrigerator 53 20 Table...

Page 50: ...le 46 8 Stereo AM FM radio tape optional 48 9 Front lounge 45 10 Water heater 60 11 Toilet 65 12 Air conditioner optional 49 13 Sink 49 14 Water inlet tank 61 15 Water pump 51 16 Univolt 66 17 Battery...

Page 51: ...M radio tape optional 48 10 Front lounge 45 11 Water heater 60 12 Toilet 65 13 Air conditioner optional 49 14 Sink 49 15 Water inlet tank 61 16 Water pump 51 17 Univolt 66 18 Battery 68 19 Central con...

Page 52: ...ble 46 10 Stereo AM FM radio tape optional 48 11 Front lounge 45 12 Battery 68 13 Univolt 66 14 Bed light 50 15 Oven 56 16 Air conditioner optional 49 17 Sink 49 18 Water inlet tank 61 19 Water pump 5...

Page 53: ...l it stops Lay the back cushion down to finish the bed To return reverse this process The bunk beds optional located in the bedroom serve as the bolster for the bed when not in use In order to place b...

Page 54: ...s available on fixed twin models for additional storage of bedding and linen or fishing and hunting gear The hanging wardrobe optional located over the foot of the bed increases storage for short item...

Page 55: ...n one of the five positions see diagram The needle position may be slightly off the indicated mark due to varying voltage in the Univolt System With a partially discharged trailer battery the needle w...

Page 56: ...ointers the night before To reset the pointers turn the center adjusting knob on the bezel clockwise and counterclockwise until the pointers are against the temperature hand Do not apply excessive pre...

Page 57: ...4 Set main switch right under thermo stat to cool When the inside temperature is 90 or less and expected to continue set speed to LO To shut down Set main switch to OFF Shut off to clean or replace th...

Page 58: ...kwise will raise the vent and at the maximum extension vents with fans will automatically turn on For maximum air without fan open until fan starts and back up just enough to turn fan off Turning coun...

Page 59: ...and 12 volt outlets are located below the medicine compartment on the roadside of the unit International Center Bath 120 volt and 12 volt outlets located behind the mirror The light in the Internation...

Page 60: ...ator points toward the tank being used to give you a visual reminder when one tank is empty The empty tank can be removed for refilling without disturbing the tank being used Simply close the tank val...

Page 61: ...ndow E keep the knob C pulled outward for an additional 15 seconds 5 Release the knob C and check that the burner is operating If the burner is not operating repeat the lighting procedure After a repl...

Page 62: ...parts with warm water and mild detergents Never use abrasive or caustic cleaning powders polishes cleaning paste gasoline turpentine or other solvent type cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning and fi...

Page 63: ...e top of the cabinet directly below the oven IMPORTANT Safety and Maintenance Instructions Your new Litton Micro Wave Oven has been carefully designed and thoroughly tested to meet exacting safety sta...

Page 64: ...ightly decrease air Problem Orange flame caused by small filings in new burners or dust in air Clean burners Problem Burner fails to light Usually too much air Note To adjust air gas mixture rotate th...

Page 65: ...ature responsibe ele ment E 4 Replace bezel and control knob 5 Make any air shutter adjustments for oven burner flames Important Your oven is equipped with a safety ignition that requires a minimum of...

Page 66: ...he furnace as well as forcing the combustion gases from the heat exchanger To turn the furnace off for an extended period of time turn the thermostat A to its OFF setting and turn the manual gas valve...

Page 67: ...low and be sitting on the burner As the furnace was tested at the factory before shipment it may be found that the primary air is already in proper adjust ment However adjustments may vary from one lo...

Page 68: ...s not have a small orange tip the pilot is not getting enough gas The flame should be about 1 4 inch in vertical height when the water in the tank is cold and the burner is off 1 4 to 3 8 inch in hori...

Page 69: ...l the water flows free of air The system will now be ready for use If you are staying for some time where city water is available drain the water storage tank The drain valve is access ible through a...

Page 70: ...emove the tastes and odors of iron and sulphur To remove these tastes chlorinate the water supply Super chlorination will precipitate dissolved iron and the purifier will then remove the formed chlori...

Page 71: ...ger drain the main holding tank is full and must be emptied Watch this closely because when the tank is full sewage cannot be emptied from the toilet bowl In models with a central control panel check...

Page 72: ...lve handle as far as it will go and wait until the tank is drained When dumping the main holding tank should be dumped first then the auxiliary holding tank This will help to rinse out the sewer line...

Page 73: ...hand spray flush makes it possible to stay a week or longer in areas where you cannot empty the holding tank In flushing for urine only first wet the bowl with fresh water and again after use Starting...

Page 74: ...ere will be no problem with proper polarity or grounding In some older parks and other locations where three pronged outlets are not available certain precautions to insure proper grounding and polari...

Page 75: ...rear night stand On twin bed models it is under the foot of the roadside bed On Land Yacht models it is located in the curbside bathroom wardrobe In the event of failure of a 120 volt circuit check yo...

Page 76: ...battery posts For example if negative ground the black cable should be connected to the negative post and the red cable to the post The polarity may be determined by inspecting the battery post which...

Page 77: ...ed directly on the engine and is posi tioned in the lower portion of the battery charger compartment Remote control for the unit located on the curbside wall in the living room contains the adjustable...

Page 78: ...l Light loads appliances or fixtures can be operated from the battery while the unit is running If the load should ever exceed generator capacity the generator field will collapse and prevent any dama...

Page 79: ...n use an ashless or low ash detergent oil specifically made for gaseous fueled L P G engines If not avail able use an oil with the A P I designation SE or SE CC Don t use an oil with the designa tion...

Page 80: ...27 ft 29 ft 31 ft Rear Bath A 120V standard 0 12V standard A 120V optional O 12V optional I Telephone Jack optional D Telephone Inlet optional 72 27 ft 29 ft 31 ft Center Bath T V Jack optional...

Page 81: ...blown fuse in Univolt and identify circuit From wiring diagrams check the circuit for defective wiring lamps or motors 6 Replace battery and fuse 7 Make proper connections replace fuse Dim lights or s...

Page 82: ...Car Trailer Electrical Connector Polarity of trailer battery must match polarity of car battery e g If negative pole of car battery is grounded negative pole of trailer battery must be grounded...

Page 83: ...cuit ff2 F Circuit 3 G Circuit ffA H Negative Load J Power On Light K Ammeter L AGU 40 amp Fuse M AGU 50 amp Fuse N SFE 20 amp Fuse P SFE 4 amp Fuse WHT Central Control Panel Q Battery R Water Tank S...

Page 84: ...l Furnace Fan 5 0 Water Tank Int l L Y f 45 gal Toilet Exhaust Fan 2 0 Water Heater 27 ft thru 31 ft Int l 10 gal Reading Lights Water Heater 21 ft thru 25 ft L Y 6 gal Living Room 1383 1 6 each bulb...

Page 85: ...w Voltage Circuits Univolt SFE 20 amp fuse Trailer Battery Fuse Univolt AGU 50 amp fuse Trailer Battery Fuse Nxt to Univolt AGU 50 amp fuse Power On Circuit Univolt SFE 4 amp fuse Ammeter Nxt to Univo...

Page 86: ...ntenna is pointed forward and dipoles closed 11 Adjust car mirrors 12 Pull forward some 50 ft test brakes and check site for forgotten objects and cleanliness Home 1 Leave key with your neighbor 2 Sto...

Page 87: ...ight with fresh batteries in the glove compartment 6 Pack the trunk so that you can reach the tools and spare tire without completely unpacking 7 Keep sharp or hard articles securely packed wherever t...

Page 88: ...6 Light Bulb Replacement 51 76 Lights 51 L P G System 52 Load Chart 20 Loading 11 14 Micro Wave Oven 55 Motoring Check List 79 Oven 56 Oven Cleaning 57 Overheating 28 Overnight Stop 31 Panel Switches...

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