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2023 REI SPECIAL EDITION

SCAN ME

O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l

R E I S P E C I A L E D I T I O N

Summary of Contents for REI Co-op Special Edition

Page 1: ...2 0 2 3 R E I S P E C I A L E D I T I O N SCAN ME O w n e r s M a n u a l R E I S P E C I A L E D I T I O N...

Page 2: ...e of publication approval If and when new materials and production techniques are developed that can improve the quality of its product or material substitutions are necessary due to availability Airs...

Page 3: ...nd Cleaning 5 3 Plumbing 5 6 Electrical 5 9 Appliances 5 14 EXTERIOR 6 1 Cleaning 6 2 General Information and Operation 6 3 TOWING 7 1 Tow Vehicle 7 2 Brakes 7 2 Loading 7 3 Hitching Up 7 4 Towing Tip...

Page 4: ...2023 REI Special Edition NOTES NOTES...

Page 5: ...d in a packet included with this manual to be more detailed All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time...

Page 6: ...2023 REI Special Edition 1 2 Introduction NOTES NOTES...

Page 7: ...TION 2 2 Chemical Sensitivity 2 2 Formaldehyde 2 3 Ventilation 2 3 Do Not Smoke 2 3 Medical Advice 2 3 ALARMS AND DETECTORS 2 3 Smoke Alarm 2 3 Liquid Propane Gas LPG Carbon Monoxide CO Detector 2 4 L...

Page 8: ...Tire Care on page 8 6 Also be sure to read the Tire Safety Manual Addendum included with your owner s packet Appliances and Equipment The appliances and equipment stove hot water heater furnace etc t...

Page 9: ...respect to proper ventilation of your trailer please do not hesitate to contact your Airstream dealer Ventilation To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off gassing it is of utmost importance...

Page 10: ...st dangerous levels of LPG NOTE If the low voltage warning sounds the detector will need to be reset by disconnecting the battery before normal operation will occur Detector Test If the Silence Test b...

Page 11: ...ence of CO gas at the sensor Important Safety Precautions Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as wood charcoal coal heating oil paraffin gasoline natural gas propane...

Page 12: ...calling for assistance Also young children and pets may be the first to be affected WARNING Test units used in RVs after the trailer has been in storage before each trip and once a week while in use...

Page 13: ...es 3 5 Airstream Limited Warranty Excludes 3 5 Normal Wear 3 5 Accident 3 5 Abuse 3 5 Chemical Gassing 3 5 Exposure 3 5 Overload 3 6 SERVICE 3 6 Reporting Safety Defects 3 6 CAMPING 3 7 Suggested Pre...

Page 14: ...ot apply to you Repair Remedy Airstream s sole and exclusive obligation is to repair any covered defects discovered within the warranty coverage period if 1 within 10 days of your discovery of a defec...

Page 15: ...fect after a reasonable number of repair attempts your sole and exclusive remedy shall be to have Airstream pay an independent service shop of your choice to perform repairs to the defect OR if the de...

Page 16: ...claiming any business or commercial tax benefit related to the travel trailer or if the travel trailer is purchased registered or titled in a business name Obtaining Warranty Service In order to obtai...

Page 17: ...y for any damage caused by accident while being delivered to the dealer or while it is on the dealer s lot Damage of this nature becomes the dealer or customer s responsibility upon acceptance of deli...

Page 18: ...uipment will be conducted and any deficiencies you have experienced since taking delivery will be corrected Please contact your dealer if your trailer needs service Major service under your Airstream...

Page 19: ...Accessories 1 Water hose 5 8 in high pressure tasteless odorless non toxic 2 25 ft sections 2 Y connection water hose 3 Sewer hose with clamp 4 Drain cap with hose drain 5 Holding tank cleaner and deo...

Page 20: ...ght off the tow vehicle s springs it will provide some stability If you must park on a slope park facing downhill It is easier to level the trailer this way All you need to do to enjoy the self contai...

Page 21: ...e 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 insid...

Page 22: ...tenance to the trailer and its accessories as described both in this manual and in accompanying literature will provide the best protection to the trailer For more information concerning controlling m...

Page 23: ...ire certain precautions to protect the plumbing system and your personal belongings from being damaged by freezing Whenever possible the heat should be kept set to a constant temperature It is easier...

Page 24: ...2023 REI Special Edition 3 12 General Information NOTES NOTES...

Page 25: ...4 1 FLOOR PLANS AND FLOOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Section 4 Section 4 FLOOR PLAN 4 2 REI Special Edition 4 2 SPECIFICATIONS 4 3 Specification Chart 4 3 Specification Tags 4 4 Measurin...

Page 26: ...Floor Plans And Specifications 4 2 2023 REI Special Edition Floor Plan REI Special Edition...

Page 27: ...erior height without A C 8 10 75 Interior width 6 4 5 Hitch ball height 20 63 Hitch ball size 2 15 16 UBW lbs with LP batteries 2700 Hitch weight lbs with LP batteries 450 GVWR lbs 3 500 NCC lbs 800 F...

Page 28: ...as built with its options Located towards the front roadside of your trailer are the Tire and Loading and Vehicle Manufacturing tags The Tire and Loading information tag lists the Size and Cold Infla...

Page 29: ...Stall 5 4 Shower Head 5 4 Retractable Clothesline 5 4 Dinette Tables 5 4 Installation 5 4 Removal 5 5 Lounge 5 5 Bed Conversion 5 5 Partial Bed Extended Seating Conversions 5 5 Storage 5 5 PLUMBING 5...

Page 30: ...20 Volt Electrical System 5 11 City Power 5 11 Converter 5 12 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI 5 12 GFCI Breaker Test 5 12 Outlets 12V Accessory Plug and USB ports 5 13 Airstream Connected Wi Fi...

Page 31: ...n interior surfaces including the aluminum skin NOTE When washing or polishing your trailer always wipe with the grain of the metal Window Shades Blot liquid spills with a clean dry cloth For oil base...

Page 32: ...ill suffice to clean dirty flooring When necessary a solution of mild detergent or domestic floor cleaning emulsion can be used to clean the flooring Do not use a wire brush or nylon scouring pads fur...

Page 33: ...own on the tops until seated on the legs The tables will swivel spin allowing you to position them to your needs When traveling or using the rear door to load cargo remove the dinette tables and legs...

Page 34: ...run through the hose for a short time to flush it out Experienced RVers usually fill their tanks with home water to avoid strange water that may be distasteful to them The amount of water in the tank...

Page 35: ...When you wish to conserve water hold the hand spray head if equipped over the bowl and hold down the thumb operated lever When depressing the pedal all the water is routed through the hand spray NOTE...

Page 36: ...ter off to the filtration system Locate the water line leading to the pre filter and close the attached valve 2 Rotate the filter 1 4 turn to the left to remove it Place it on its end outlet down to d...

Page 37: ...ed on that particular circuit at the same time could prevent any further fuse failure For important battery maintenance information see Battery on page 8 10 Battery Disconnect Switch The battery disco...

Page 38: ...s so self sufficient and quiet that you will probably not know it is working except for the fact that your batteries are always charged and your 12 volt lights and appliances always work If any 12 vol...

Page 39: ...em provides power to operate the air conditioner converter and 120 volt receptacles for portable appliances The power is carded through the 120 volt city power flexible cord to the 120 volt distributi...

Page 40: ...be conducted every month Converter The converter system is a transformer designed to maintain constant output voltages regardless of the variances that occur in city power systems The design eliminat...

Page 41: ...and outside of your trailer In addition there is a 12V accessory plug located on the face of the roadside bench as well as USB charging ports The galley countertop has a retractable flush mounted out...

Page 42: ...lean out the filters at least every two weeks when running the air conditioner on a continual basis NOTE Review the air conditioning literature supplied in your owner s packet before proceeding Applia...

Page 43: ...ith the vent closed Cooktop There is little difference between the operation of home gas ranges and the trailer s cooktop If however you are used to an electric range operating confidence can be quick...

Page 44: ...the fan is off Remove the four 4 screws Clean with mild soap and water only CAUTION Do not operate the fan with the screen removed as this could result in damage or injury Fuse To change the 5 Amp fus...

Page 45: ...k The sender pad scans the water level through the tank wall using digital techniques programmed into the sender microprocessor To Read a Water or Sewer Tank Level 1 Press the button corresponding to...

Page 46: ...e refrigerator to come down to temperature before loading with product Adding pre cooled product will help keep the temperature stable when loading Setting the thermostat to a higher setting e g 7 wil...

Page 47: ...n Door 6 3 Rear Door and Screen 6 3 Front End Protection 6 3 Window Stone Guards 6 3 Shell Protection 6 3 Gravity Water Fill 6 3 City Water Hookup 6 4 Exterior Shower 6 4 Shoreline Power Supply 6 4 12...

Page 48: ...atch the finish If a substance is found on the coating that cannot be removed by normal washing procedures Airstream recommends using DX 330 Acryli Clean made by PPG Industries Follow all directions a...

Page 49: ...ped at the sides and rolled up for entry or completely removed and stored when not in use Front End Protection Window Stone Guards The tinted solar plexiglass window stone guards on the front of your...

Page 50: ...cord can be stored in the top of the LP tank cover compartment The power cord is used to plug the trailer into a City Power Service Your Airstream is equipped with a SmartPlug power inlet located on...

Page 51: ...tions RV Type I Acme The large green nylon swivel nut is a right hand thread and is designed for hand operation only The valve features an internal spring loaded module that will not allow gas to flow...

Page 52: ...y property damage and or death How long a full tank of gas will last is dependent on usage In cold weather when you are using the furnace large amounts of hot water and are doing extensive cooking you...

Page 53: ...through the lines by gas pressure before you will be able to light the pilots Hold a match to the pilot of the appliance closest to the tanks until it lights and stays lit Then move to the next closes...

Page 54: ...ks are equipped with safety devices that vent gas should the pressure become excessive WARNING Do not use cooking appliances for comfort heating Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation Be...

Page 55: ...7 4 7 Way Plug 7 4 Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution 7 5 TOWING TIPS AND INFORMATION 7 5 Tracking Observation 7 5 General Information 7 5 Cooling System Overload 7 6 Downhill and Non level Driving 7...

Page 56: ...total load you must pull Consolidate items in shelves lockers and in the refrigerator It is better to have one full and one empty locker than two half empty ones Special care must be taken not to over...

Page 57: ...to a public scale Weigh each axle of your vehicle Refer to your axle weight and tire limits to see if you are within a safe range see Specifications on page 4 3 Total all axle weights ensuring you are...

Page 58: ...throom scales on the ground in line with the trailer hitch jack as shown It should be so spaced that a short piece of pipe or other round piece will lay exactly one foot from the centerline of the jac...

Page 59: ...ation Towing Tips and Information We want every Airstream owner to be a safe and courteous driver A few hours of towing practice in a large empty parking lot will make pulling your trailer over the ro...

Page 60: ...the trailer brakes only This will bring the tow vehicle and trailer back into a single line Chains do not help trailer wheels Off Road Towing When driving in mud and sand let the momentum carry the ri...

Page 61: ...ailer wheels when stopping on a hill or slope Leaving your tow vehicle in gear is not enough for standstill safety Do not use trailer brakes as parking brakes Controlling Sway or Fishtailing Sway or f...

Page 62: ...e wheel as straight as possible until stability is regained 3 Once the swaying is under control stop as soon as possible Check tire pressures cargo weight distribution and look for any signs of mechan...

Page 63: ...8 Rubber Torsion Axle Alignment Specifications 8 9 Wheel Bearing Maintenance 8 9 Brakes 8 9 Breakaway Switch 8 9 BATTERY 8 10 Battery Amp Draw and Testing 8 10 Battery Cleaning 8 10 Battery Storage 8...

Page 64: ...bricate with light household oil LPG Regulator Check bottom vent for obstructions Wheel Lug Nuts Torque Aluminum Wheels to 110 ft lbs and Steel Wheels to 100 ft lbs Breakaway Switch Pull pin and lubri...

Page 65: ...ch Light PN 512793 Convenience Light Dump Valve PN 512533 Red Identification Light Kit PN 512971 NOTE Most Exterior Lighting is LED and a replacement fixture will be required Interior 12 Volt Lighting...

Page 66: ...White PN 360301 02 Caulk Seamfil Black PN 360301 04 Caulk Seamfil Green Matrix shower stall PN 360301 43 Caulk Seamfil Green Slate countertop PN 360301 44 Fil Stik Black PN 28431W 01 Fil Stik Grey PN...

Page 67: ...nt to mark them to ensure the wheel is placed in the same position of the drum when reinstalling If the aluminum forged wheel is to be mounted on a different drum it is important to sand all loose cor...

Page 68: ...ndle the load lighten the weight of the load on your tires Weighing Your Trailer Or Towed Vehicle Since a trailer or towed vehicle adds to the load on the tires it is crucial to properly weigh towed v...

Page 69: ...A thorough check should include both inside and outside sidewalls tread area and the condition of hardware such as valve stems valve caps and wheels The tread should be checked for any unusual wear c...

Page 70: ...ug nuts If you notice wheel wobbling or hear a rattling sound coming from a wheel especially at low speeds a wheel lug nut may have come loose This problem is usually caused by improper tightening or...

Page 71: ...chips or roughness of any kind Any damaged component must be replaced 17 Pack bearing with a good grease No 2 grade 265 ASTM penetration or equivalent 18 Install inner bearing 19 Install new grease s...

Page 72: ...Maintain a clean battery top and check terminals and cables for tightness and cleanliness A dirty battery will dissipate its charge through surface contamination Clean the battery top with a damp clot...

Page 73: ...g tanks Here you will find the two low point drain valves brass and the fresh water tank drain valve petcock as shown above Opening and Closing Valves To open brass or plastic in line valves turn the...

Page 74: ...Potable water systems require periodic maintenance to deliver a consistent flow of fresh water Depending on use and the environment the system is subject to sanitizing is recommended prior to storing...

Page 75: ...d to a sewer outlet keep the main holding tank dump valve closed and empty the tank every few days or whenever it becomes almost full Only by sending a large volume of liquid all at once through the m...

Page 76: ...nt locations mentioned throughout this procedure 1 Level the trailer from side to side and front to rear 2 Shut the water off to the water filtration system and remove the pre filter Make sure you pla...

Page 77: ...uld result in damage to the plumbing fixture s finish 18 Be sure to open the waste holding tank dump valves and drain and flush the tanks thoroughly this is very important as the sewage in the tanks i...

Page 78: ...if equipped do the same with the external shower head Any remaining antifreeze can be dumped down a drain 10 Shut the pump OFF once all the lines are full 11 Open all the faucets and leave them open...

Page 79: ...e fit of the doors can be affected if the trailer is not level side to side and front to back Windows Sticking Windows Forcing the window open may cause the window to shatter Always follow the guideli...

Page 80: ...cal Diagrams The following electrical diagrams are representative of the National Electric Code NEC and Canadian Standards Association CSA All circuits are NEC with the exception of CSA circuits as sp...

Page 81: ...mps Circuit 2 15 Amp B Converter Wired Direct 8 0 Amps D Dinette Receptacle Duplex 1 5 Amps Circuit 3 15 Amp C Microwave Receptacle Single 10 0 Amps Circuit 4 15 Amp GFCI E RS Galley Receptacle Single...

Page 82: ...Maintenance 8 20 2023 REI Special Edition Breaker label content may vary Standard 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout...

Page 83: ...onitor display The best way to reach the Cat 5 cable is to remove the Seelevel Monitor The solar panel display can be mounted in the area near the Seelevel Monitor panel by routing the proper hole siz...

Page 84: ...Maintenance 8 22 2023 REI Special Edition Fresh Water Layout CITY WATER WATER HEATER CONNECTION LOW POINT LOW POINT TANK CONNECTIONS SHOWER TOILET GALLEY...

Page 85: ...valves open Answer You cannot leave your black water valve open This would cause a buildup inside the tank You need to keep this closed until you are full or ready to leave 2 Do I need a water regulat...

Page 86: ...ake sure the trailer is as level as possible 5 What should I use to clean the aluminum on the interior of my Airstream Answer The interior aluminum is the same as the exterior aluminum and has a clear...

Page 87: ...ard 5 3 D Detectors 2 3 Dinette 5 5 Door 6 3 Adjustment 8 17 Lubrication and Adjustment 8 17 Rear Door and Screen 6 3 Screen Door 6 3 Drain and Waste System 5 6 Draining System 5 6 Drain System Cleani...

Page 88: ...acing the Pre Filter 5 8 SmartPlug 6 4 Smoke Alarm 2 3 Solar Panel Wiring 8 21 Solar System 5 13 Spare Tire Carrier 8 8 Specifications 4 3 Stabilizing Jacks 3 9 Step 6 3 Operation 6 3 Stone Guards 6 3...

Page 89: ...ting campaign it s a reminder that together we can make a difference Leave it Beautiful is a call to action to pick up the litter toss it in a can and not simply step over it and pass it by Your purch...

Page 90: ...428 West Pike Street P O Box 629 Jackson Center OH 45334 0629 Phone 937 596 6111 Fax 937 596 7939 www airstream com...

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