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Page 1: ...1970 AIRSTREAM OWNERS MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...PldaSe pass it on if ever you sell your Airstream The table of contents lists right hand pages only The right margins serve as quick reference for the details covered on facing pages The right margins...

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Page 5: ...NTERIOR FM TV INTERIOR VENTS WINDOWS EXTERIOR RUNNING GEAR TIRES EQUIPPING YOUR TOW CAR L P G SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BATTERY CENTRAL CONTROL PANEL SCHEMATICS TROUBLESHOOTING WATER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOO...

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Page 7: ...parts including shorn a rom defects in material and work Bers excluding tires and batteries are likewise warranted for a period of two years froia th ate of purchase Any warranty defects will be corr...

Page 8: ...12th Main Street Tel 812 882 2235 Vincennes Indiana 47591 Draper s Auto Trailer Sales Inc 912 State Road 67 East Tel 317 649 2536 Anderson Indiana 46013 IOWA Bill Brown Trailer Sales 3700 3708 East 14...

Page 9: ...Inc 1401 Central Ave North Tel 615 522 0118 Exit 1 75 at Woodland Knoxville Tennessee 37917 Cullum Maxey Sales Servicenter 160 McGavock Pike Tel 615 889 1600 Donelson Nashville Tennessee 37214 TEXAS...

Page 10: ...30 amp capacity 13 2 small spirit levels 14 A flashlight 15 A short handled shovel G I type Army surplus 16 A large funnel 17 Cleaning equipment broom sponges mop etc 18 Road emergency flares 19 Spar...

Page 11: ...ive Airstream feature sky light windows equipped with integral shades that can be com pletely closed Awnings give shade during trips and rallies are easily operated and swiftly installed by your deale...

Page 12: ...p er hitching up are illustrated We suggest that the tension on the load equalizing hitch be adjusted so that the hitch and the car rear are slightly high This will give you the best towing characteri...

Page 13: ...o lane road cars will be lining up behind you because you travel at a lower speed It is both courteous and sensible to signal pull onto the shoulder and let them pass On slippery pavement do not use e...

Page 14: ...he wheel in the opposite direction Your car will be following the trailer in an arc Straighten the car and trailer by turning the steering wheel more sharply then when they are in line straighten the...

Page 15: ...is one more thing to stow and more weight your car must pull Leveling jacks blocks and other tackle related to hitching should be put in your car trunk and not in the trailer Liquids and juices should...

Page 16: ...st your water supply the battery the capacity of your sewage holding tank nor will you unhitch unless the car is needed If you pickalevelspot stabilizing jacks and blocks are probably also unnecessary...

Page 17: ...Having leveled the trailer hook up to water by attaching a 5 water hose from the city supply to trailer Plug in the electric cable to the city power service Hook your waste drain hose into the sewage...

Page 18: ...L 55 mph Pickups over 8000 lbs towing trailer 50 mph OS Not permitted DOG Permitted in state parks if leashed INDIANA MSL 65 mph 70 mph on interstate highways OS Not permitted DOG Permitted if license...

Page 19: ...rest areas DOG Permitted in state parks if leashed TEXAS MSL 60 mph days 55 mph nights OS Permitted off highways DOG Permitted if leashed UTAH MSL As posted OS Permitted off highway DOG Permitted if l...

Page 20: ...it has to be dry cleaned to prevent shrinkage Cabinet Catches To open just squeeze the latch to close shut the door firmly the catch will engage itself Doors under the beds and lounges open by liftin...

Page 21: ...en off To replace bulb unscrew switch knob and remove retainer nut Shelf lights are operated by a switch on the side and can be tilted for better light distribution To replace bulbs remove screw near...

Page 22: ...aporator Now is a good time to remove all food and clean the interior and all other plastic parts with warm water and detergents Never use abrasive or caustic cleaning powders polishes cleaning paste...

Page 23: ...he lower position T V Antenna The controls are on the ceiling directly below the antenna To open dipoles swing arm see illustration 1 to opposite position Hold arm in this position 2 and slide lock co...

Page 24: ...quered for beauty and durability Use a cloth moist ened with plain water for cleaning Solvents will destroy the finish Work Surfaces are resistant to solvents stain add and scratching Waxing will help...

Page 25: ...increase cir culation WATER HEATER Full details on page 5 WALLS are finished in vinyl for easy maintenance Kerosene naph tha carbon tetrachloride lighterfluid Energine and similar will damage the viny...

Page 26: ...ier Wax should normally be applied every 3 6 months It is important to remove sap seeds gum resin etc as soon as possible after they appear Sunlight and time will bake harden these materials and make...

Page 27: ...g the chassis it is a good idea to repaint also the vent covers of the galley exhaust fan refrigerator and plumbing vents If your trailer has electric airconditioning also paint its shroud Keep contac...

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Page 29: ...Whenever possible park out of the sun in desert regions use tire covers to prevent ozone deterioration 3 During extended periods of stay put your trailer on blocks to keep tires off the ground In dese...

Page 30: ...relationship between car and trailer with various hitch conditions You will note that if the load level mg bars do not have enough tension on them both the nose of the trailer and the car ride low Whe...

Page 31: ...ror is required by law but we also recommend an additional right rear view mirror If you plan buying a new car and intend keeping it for several years to tow your Airstream we suggest you include the...

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Page 33: ...ling without disturbing the other Simply close the tank valve disconnect fill reconnect and reopen valve The tubing nut has a left hand thread so turn it clockwise to loosen and counter clockwise to t...

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Page 35: ...er receptacle It is unnecessary to uncoil the whole cord Open the storage com partment lid uncoil only the needed amount of power cord pulling it through the access door on the bottom of the storage c...

Page 36: ...t d Appliances Circuit e Air Conditioner Circuit f Waterproof Outside Receptacle g Air Conditioner 12 Volt h Battery j Univolt Fuses k Central Control Panel 1 Furnace m Range Exhaust Fan o Ceiling Fan...

Page 37: ...to charging the battery Please see Page 69 for more information on power consumption The voltage sensing section in the charger circuit automatically controls the current shutting off completely when...

Page 38: ...uit d Appliances Circuit e Air Conditioner Circuit f Waterproof Outside Receptacle g Air Conditioner 12 Volt h Battery j Univolt Fuses k Central Control Panel 1 Furnace m Range Exhaust Fan o Ceiling F...

Page 39: ...without Central Control Panel this switch is above galley sink Water Level Indicator Press the button and the light will show the amount in the water tank VU and 4 When it reaches less than half the...

Page 40: ...ances Circuit e Air Conditioner Circuit f Waterproof Outside Receptacle g Air Conditioner 12 Volt h Battery j Univolt Fuses k Central Control Panel 1 Furnace m Range Exhaust Fan o Ceiling Fan p Radio...

Page 41: ...LAND YACHTS a Car Battery b Circuit 4 ci Radio Stereo d Trailer Battery 4 e Circuit 1 f Circuit 2 g Circuit 3 h Negative Load j Power On Light k Trailer Battery l Ammeter in 4Q amp Fu se o 1 amp Fuse...

Page 42: ...ery 6 Battery terminals not properly connected to UNIVOLT and and identify circuit From wiring diagrams check the circuit for defective wiring lamps or motors 5 Replace battery and fuse 6 Make proper...

Page 43: ...volt system and the Central Control Panel are provided with a series of fuses for your safety Details of electric motor am perage light bulb size fuse and circuit breaker locations are shown on the sp...

Page 44: ...system has check valves in the water lines to protect the water tank while you are connected to city water When Self Contained The Water Pump runs whenever a faucet is open and shuts off when it is cl...

Page 45: ...chlorine salts To purify any questionable water add 1 6 oz of chlorine ordinary household bleach per 10 gals of water to water tank 5 6 oz for 50 gal tank 3 6 oz for 30 gal tank The quality of the wa...

Page 46: ...Lavatory c Tub Shower d Toilet e Water Tank f Water Pump LAND YACHT 23T 23D 25T 25D INTERNATIONAL 27T g Water Heater h Water Inlet j Pressure Regulator k Check Valve 1 Pressure Relief Valve m Galley C...

Page 47: ...peration If it does turn pump off Remove both inlet and outlet hoses place rags or sponges under both ports and turn on the pump letting it run till all water is expelled Reconnect hoses This will smo...

Page 48: ...placed to drain completely Pull up the dump valve handle as far as it will go and wait until the tank is drained Close the dump valve and refill the tank with 5 10 gallons of clean water and repeat t...

Page 49: ...ot empty your hold ing tank or resupply the water tank How to flush for Urine Only First wet the bowl with fresh water and again after use Starting with a dry bowl makes more water How to Flush for Ur...

Page 50: ...T 23T 23D a Sink b Tub Shower c Lavatory ci Toilet Inlet LAND YACHT 23T 23D 25T 25D INTERNATIONAL 27T e Flushing Fitting f Waste Holding Tank g Dump Valve Handle h Dump Valve Cap j Vent INTERNATIONAL...

Page 51: ...The turbulence and surging of water will usually dissolve the solids into suspension os the tank can be drained You can add a little soap or tank deodor ant but never detergent it adds bubbles to your...

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Page 53: ...ning cover replaced the difference in pressure will not effect the operation of the heater Close the front access door and set the thermostat Adjustment of Main Burner Primary Air Set heater into oper...

Page 54: ...or ruptured replace it with a new part Replacement parts are available through any Certified Service Center Sometimes a safety pilot system will hold part of the time but will drop out during operati...

Page 55: ...ion a likely source of trouble is in a loose electrical connection All wiring is furnished with a pressure type terminal The ends which engage with the terminal block are of the friction type and must...

Page 56: ...mocouple hot Should the flame be blown out the thermo couple will cool and the device will cut off the flow of gas to the burner For Electric Operation 1 To start the refrigerator turn the gas valve A...

Page 57: ...e If the flame keeps going out when the dial is turned to zero remove and clean the by pass screw Q which is inside the gas connection on the left of the thermostat Trouble Burner docs act light a Re...

Page 58: ...h should be burning at all times when parked ignites the heater pilot B next to the oven burner C Oven Section 3 ft 27 ft Land Yacht 1 To Adjust the Constant Pilot A Open shut off valve D open pilot v...

Page 59: ...static valve in the thermostat and allows gas to flow through the Heater Pilot tube to the Heater Pilot 2 Remove Control Knob 3 Using screwdriver turn slotted green colored Heater Pilot Adjusting Cart...

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Page 61: ...to 3 s in horizontal length when the tank is warm The pilot has been properly adjusted at the factory and should operate with a blue orange tipped flame enveloping the pilot thermocouple Removal of t...

Page 62: ...ter pump switch to Off 4 Open all drain valves there are five 2 vales in the One Stop Service Center 3 valves under the galley sink water tank drain valve is unde the floor 5 While the water is draini...

Page 63: ...If you have a water purifier remove the lower portion and drain it 12 Disconnect the inlet and outlet connections of the water pump and turn by hand till all water is expelled 13 A normal battery will...

Page 64: ...mp fuse Low Voltage Circuits Univolt 20 amp fuse Trailer Battery Fuse Univolt 40 amp fuse Power On Circuit Univolt 1 amp fuse APPLIANCE CAPACITY Waste Holding Tank Int l L Y 17 gal Waste Holding Tank...

Page 65: ...1 65 each bulb GALLEY FLOOD LIGHTS Internationals Under Roof Locker 58 each bulb GALLEY LIGHT L Y Under Roof Locker 1 65 each bulb TRUNK LIGHTS Service Center Trunk_ J 47 each bulb CONTROL PANEL LIGH...

Page 66: ...ght b Trailer Battery c Battery Vent d Water Pressure Regulator e Water Pressure Relief Valve f Dump Vatye Handle g Flushing Fitting h Water Line Drain Valves j City Water Inlet k Storage Compartment...

Page 67: ...r Plate j Main Door Light It i Roof Vent 1 Clearance Light in Trunk Door n Spare Tire Carrier optional o Weather proof 120V p Refrigerator Access Door q Refrigerator Vent r Vistaview Window s Range Ex...

Page 68: ...k lug nuts every 200 miles for the first 1 000 miles HOW TO USE BAROMETER Weather Station FORECASTING GUIDE Wind Direction Sea Level Barometric Pressure in Inches Character of Weather Indicated SW to...

Page 69: ...sewer hose hook up hose c water hook up hose Turn off gas line shut off valve to appliances Remove and stow leveling jacks and wheel chocks Check hitch it must be properly attached crank down hitch ja...

Page 70: ...and Credit Cards Confirm reservations Have sunglasses for everyone Pack cameras and films Make a check list of clothing for everyone toilet articles Display car and trailer registration properly Carry...

Page 71: ...CHECK LIST_74 ONE STOP SERVICE CENTER 71 OVEN 63 OVEN CLEANING 27 OVERHEATING 19 OVERNIGHT STOP 21 PANEL SWITCHES 43 PILOT ADJUSTMENT FURNACE 57 59 OVEN 63 RANGE 63 REFRIGERATOR 61 WATER HEATER 65 PER...

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