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2023 Bambi

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

1-1

SAFETY  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

2-1

Safety Precautions   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

2-2

Chemical Sensitivity and Ventilation .   .   .   .   .  

2-2

Alarms and Detectors   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

2-3

GENERAL INFORMATION .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

3-1

Limited Warranty Policy    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

3-2

Service  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

3-5

Camping   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

3-6

FLOOR PLANS AND 

 

SPECIFICATIONS  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

4-1

Floor Plans   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

4-2

Specifications   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

4-3

INTERIOR   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

5-1

General Information and Cleaning    .   .   .   .   .  

5-3

Plumbing   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

5-5

Electrical

  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

5-7

Entertainment Systems .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .

5-11

Appliances

   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .

5-12

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 Tips and Information .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

7-5

MAINTENANCE  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

8-1

Maintenance Schedule     .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

8-2

Suggested Maintenance and 

Replacement Parts   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

8-3

Tires

 .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

8-5

Battery  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  

8-9

Water Pump  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .

8-10

Fresh Water Tanks and Draining  .   .   .   .   .   .

8-11

Black and Gray Water Tank Draining    .   .   .   .

8-12

Winterizing and Storage   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .

8-14

Main Door Care .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .

8-16

Windows   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .

8-16

Electrical Diagrams   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .

8-17

Fresh Water Layouts .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .

8-24

FAQs and Answers   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .

8-28

Содержание BAMBI 2023

Страница 1: ...O w n e r s M a n u a l 2 0 2 3 B A M B I SCAN ME...

Страница 2: ...the time 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 availabili...

Страница 3: ...ing 5 5 Electrical 5 7 Entertainment Systems 5 11 Appliances 5 12 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 Towi...

Страница 4: ...2023 Bambi NOTES NOTES...

Страница 5: ...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 of publ...

Страница 6: ...2023 Bambi 1 2 Introduction NOTES NOTES...

Страница 7: ...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 Low Volt...

Страница 8: ...ility of your vehicle see 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 stove and equipment hot w...

Страница 9: ...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 that yo...

Страница 10: ...erous 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 button i...

Страница 11: ...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 butane etc...

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

Страница 13: ...4 Airstream Limited Warranty Excludes 3 4 Normal Wear 3 4 Accident 3 4 Abuse 3 5 Exposure 3 5 Overload 3 5 SERVICE 3 5 Reporting Safety Defects 3 6 CAMPING 3 6 Suggested Pre Travel Check List 3 6 Inte...

Страница 14: ...remedy must both be exhausted and these remedies must fail to fulfill their essential purpose before you can seek other legal or equitable remedies for breach of this express warranty or for breach o...

Страница 15: ...r Failure to use reasonable efforts to mitigate damage caused by defects Failure to properly ventilate the travel trailer Improper electric power supply or improper travel trailer warranty This limite...

Страница 16: ...ble Therefore you may encounter delays in scheduling repairs and or completion of repairs All costs associated with transporting the travel trailer for any warranty service shall be the sole responsib...

Страница 17: ...that can be safely transported depending upon speed and road conditions and reasonable cause to believe these factors have been exceeded could void the Airstream warranty For additional information o...

Страница 18: ...wn or stack securely all loose hard and sharp objects 7 Fasten sliding and foldette doors 8 Drain toilet bowl 9 Turn off interior lights 10 Lower wall mounted tables to be even with dinette seats Plac...

Страница 19: ...stopping for the night your Airstream is built to be safely parked in any spot that is relatively level and where the ground his firm Your facilities are with you You are self contained Unless the to...

Страница 20: ...you expect to occupy the trailer for an extended period be prepared to deal with condensation and the humid conditions that may be encountered Moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of the trai...

Страница 21: ...natural materials such as wood products and fabrics Protect your investment by understanding the potential risks that mold imposes Contributing Factors To Mold Growth For mold growth to occur tempera...

Страница 22: ...and put approximately five gallons of water in the sewage holding tank using the black tank flush inlet This will spray the interior of the tank with water and help prevent solids from building up in...

Страница 23: ...at 50 MPH the wind chill factor will cause the interior of the trailer to cool much faster than a parked trailer 1 When parked in sub freezing temperatures make sure to keep a full supply of LPG and...

Страница 24: ...2023 Bambi 3 12 General Information NOTES NOTES...

Страница 25: ...R PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Section 4 Section 4 FLOOR PLANS 4 2 16RB Bambi 4 2 19CB Bambi 4 2 20FB Bambi 4 2 22FB Bambi 4 2 SPECIFICATIONS 4 3 Specification Chart 4 3 Specification Tags...

Страница 26: ...Floor Plans And Specifications 4 2 2023 Bambi Floor Plans 16RB Bambi 22FB Bambi 20FB Bambi 19CB Bambi...

Страница 27: ...g nut torque Max aluminum wheels ft lbs 110 110 110 110 Lug nut torque Max steel wheel spare ft lbs 100 100 100 100 Tire size ST225 75R15 Tire Max cold inflation pressure psi 80 Tire Max load rating l...

Страница 28: ...are for the base unit with LP and batteries included Gross Vehicular Weight Rating GVWR is the maximum permissible weight of this trailer when fully loaded It includes all weight at the trailer axle...

Страница 29: ...stem 5 5 Toilet 5 6 Deodorizers and Biological Chemicals 5 6 Faucets 5 6 Galley Faucet 5 6 Lavatory Faucet 5 6 ELECTRICAL 5 7 Battery 12 Volt System Information 5 7 Battery Disconnect Switch 5 7 Power...

Страница 30: ...tions 5 13 Exhaust Vent 5 14 Operation 5 14 Cleaning Instructions 5 14 Fuse 5 14 Furnace 5 14 Thermostat 5 14 Microwave Ovens 5 14 Monitor Panel 5 15 To Read a Water or Sewer Tank Level 5 15 To Read t...

Страница 31: ...recommends dry cleaning only for the curtains To remove them remove the top screw from the endcap of the curtain track pull the endcap off and slide the curtains off NOTE All drapery materials and mat...

Страница 32: ...he main ceiling lights can be turned on off by the switch at the entry door Some light fixtures may have a push button switch located on the fixture The bed and lounge areas have individually switched...

Страница 33: ...own dump valve with both tanks draining through a common outlet Therefore only one sewer hose connection is needed when hooking up to a dump station Storage Tips Galley cabinets should have the heavi...

Страница 34: ...overfilled drain water may back up into the tub and cause an unpleasant cleaning job Never drain the tanks at any place other than an approved dumping station NOTE The 16 ft model has a combination bl...

Страница 35: ...appliances for controls and or ignition as well as lighting An exception would be the range which has its own ignition source All 12 volt current comes through the battery system in the front of the...

Страница 36: ...able and black in the harness A label on the inside of the converter door lists the circuits and what each fuse powers 12 Volt Power Circuits The current in the converter system is 12 volts direct cur...

Страница 37: ...only approved circuit breakers and 12V fuses NOTE When replacing circuit breakers replace with the same type and rating as the original 12 VDC Fuses Each 12 VDC circuit in the distribution panel was d...

Страница 38: ...bove the wheel well All wire components and wiring methods conform to federal and state requirements Converter The converter system is a transformer designed to maintain constant output voltages regar...

Страница 39: ...sts However the shock should be of such short duration that the effects would be reduced to less than the normally dangerous level However persons with acute heart problems or other conditions that ca...

Страница 40: ...e circumstances or conditions warrant but no less than on an annual basis WARNING Most LPG appliances used in recreational vehicles are vented to the outside of the vehicle When parked close to a gaso...

Страница 41: ...g all operating and maintenance instructions If the literature is misplaced contact the air conditioner manufacturer or your Airstream dealer for replacement Proper voltage to the air conditioner is c...

Страница 42: ...rformance Checkout sheet included in your owner s packet for manufacturer model and serial number information Exhaust Vent Operation The bath exhaust vent shown above removes moisture from the air whe...

Страница 43: ...and forth between two values 3 If another button is pressed before the 5 second time is up for the BATT button the display will immediately switch to show the value for the new button The 5 second tim...

Страница 44: ...hermostat designed to sense the evaporator temperature The coldest position on the thermostat is reached by turning the knob to the right clockwise conversely turning the thermostat knob to the left c...

Страница 45: ...the burner E2 Flame sensing interrupted during normal operation a buzzer will sound Check that you have LP in the tanks that other LP appliances work and no debris or obstruction in the burner En Syst...

Страница 46: ...2023 Bambi 5 18 Interior NOTES NOTES...

Страница 47: ...t End Protection 6 3 Window Stone Guards 6 3 Shell Protection 6 3 Awning 6 4 Gravity Water Fill 6 4 City Water Hookup 6 4 Exterior Shower 6 4 Shoreline Power Supply 6 5 120 Volt Outlet and TV Satellit...

Страница 48: ...ng that cannot be removed by normal washing procedures Airstream recommends using DX 330 Acryli Clean made by PPG Industries Follow all directions and warnings on the product container Acryli Clean sh...

Страница 49: ...y occur Emergency Escape Windows The emergency escape window is released by two red release handles found at the bottom half of the window Once the window is unlatched push out for clearance and escap...

Страница 50: ...through the hose for a short time to flush it out RVers sometimes fill their tanks with home water to avoid strange water that may be distasteful to them on short outings Remember the more water you c...

Страница 51: ...ear Assembly Each rubber torsion axle is aligned during manufacturing and double checked on a random basis Alignment after delivery is the customer s responsibility Hitting chuck holes or rough railro...

Страница 52: ...ualize When pressure is equalized the flow limiting device will supply normal flow to the system Equalization occurs in approximately 5 seconds and in most cases goes completely unnoticed If however a...

Страница 53: ...he rubber gas line at the tank to be removed The green plastic fitting is a right hand thread and no tools should be used 3 Turn the large clamping T handle counterclockwise until the hold down bracke...

Страница 54: ...eads DO NOT FILL CONTAINER S TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY Overfilling the LPG container can result in uncontrolled gas flow which can cause fire or explosion A properly filled container will co...

Страница 55: ...alizing Hitch Load Distribution 7 5 Wireless Observation System 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...

Страница 56: ...oad 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 overload th...

Страница 57: ...es Weigh each axle of your vehicle Refer to your axle weight and tire limits to see if you are within a safe range see Specification Tags on page 4 4 Total all axle weights ensuring you are below the...

Страница 58: ...om 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 jack ex...

Страница 59: ...l allow you to see what is behind you while towing and provide visibility when backing up the trailer NOTE Carefully read and understand all manufacturer s instructions provided in your owner s packet...

Страница 60: ...iler 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 rig throu...

Страница 61: ...hen 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 fishtailing is...

Страница 62: ...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 mechanical fa...

Страница 63: ...on Axle Alignment Specifications 8 8 Wheel Bearing Maintenance 8 8 Brakes 8 9 Breakaway Switch 8 9 BATTERY 8 9 Battery Amp Draw and Testing 8 9 Battery Cleaning 8 10 Battery Storage 8 10 WATER PUMP 8...

Страница 64: ...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 lubricate with household oil see Breakaway Switch on page 8 9 7 W...

Страница 65: ...Light Dump Valve PN 512533 NOTE Most Exterior Lighting is LED and a replacement fixture will be required Interior 12 Volt Lighting LED Light w Switch PN 513707 LED Light with switch Double PN 513706...

Страница 66: ...acement Filters Air Conditioner 11 000 BTU PN 690323 102 Air Conditioner 13 500 BTU PN 690323 102 Touch up Caulking Caulk Seamfil White PN 360301 02 Caulk Seamfil Black PN 360301 04 Fil Stik Black PN...

Страница 67: ...nt drum it is important to sand all loose corrosion from the mating surfaces WARNING Wheel separation can occur 1 On first trip tighten wheel nuts at beginning of trip and at 5 25 and 50 miles 2 There...

Страница 68: ...e following 1 Check the pressure in your tires including your spare at least monthly when the tires are cool after the vehicle has stopped three hours and then driven less than one mile Do not reduce...

Страница 69: ...s and tire pressure in pounds per square inch psi on your original equipment tires Choose a tire with equal load ratings For tire size inflation and load specifications see Specification Chart on page...

Страница 70: ...els to 110 ft lbs and Steel Wheels to 100 ft lbs Spare Tire Carrier The spare tire for Airstreams is stored under the front of the trailer The front handle of the tire carrier is a 1 in tube protrudin...

Страница 71: ...CAUTION Allow no more than 20 to 30 seconds pin separation as damage to brake magnets may occur Battery If your Airstream has the solar option your dealer will install AGM batteries All others will h...

Страница 72: ...storing the battery in a vehicle or vessel it is not necessary to leave it on charge Disconnect the negative battery cable This will prevent inadvertent discharging of the battery which may lead to a...

Страница 73: ...el below the roadside dinette seat cushion The two external freshwater tank drain valves brass are on the galvanized steel underbelly roadside 19CB To access the two internal low point drain valves re...

Страница 74: ...hour 6 When the contact time is completed drain the tank Refill with potable water and flush the plumbing of all sanitizing solution Black and Gray Water Tank Draining To empty one or both tanks atta...

Страница 75: ...ling in sub freezing temperatures use a winterizing solution designed for RV use Follow the directions on the container Black Water Tank Flush The trailer has a water hose connector specifically for f...

Страница 76: ...e pump on until all the water is expelled This water about 1 2 cup can be caught in a towel or rag Reconnect hose 7 Lower the front of the trailer as far as the jack will allow until water ceases to d...

Страница 77: ...the next one Move from one fixture to the next shutting them off as you go until all the lines are full As you empty each antifreeze container turn the pump off transition to a full container and turn...

Страница 78: ...rs The fit of the main door can be affected if trailer is not level side to side and front to back Tambour Track Maintenance Applying a coat of silicon spray to the locker tracks will allow the tambou...

Страница 79: ...ms 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 specified in...

Страница 80: ...cuit 3 15 Amp D Bedroom Receptacle 1 5 Amps Circuit 4 15 Amp GFCI F Microwave Receptacle 12 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp GFCI H Outside Receptacle 1 5 Amps H Outside Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps J Refrigerator...

Страница 81: ...efrigerator Receptacle 2 7 Amps E TV Receptacle 1 5 Amps E TV Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps F Above Refrigerator Receptacle 1 5 Amps F Above Refrigerator Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp GFCI G Bath...

Страница 82: ...4 15 Amp D Refrigerator Receptacle 2 7 Amps E TV Receptacle 1 5 Amps E TV Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps F Bedroom Receptacle 1 5 Amps F Bedroom Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp GFCI G Dinette Recep...

Страница 83: ...cuit 3 15 Amp C Microwave Receptacle 12 0 Amps Circuit 4 15 Amp E Bedroom Receptacle 1 5 Amps E Bedroom Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps F Dinette Receptacle 1 5 Amps F Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit...

Страница 84: ...Maintenance 8 22 2023 Bambi Breaker label content may vary Standard 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout Standard 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout...

Страница 85: ...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 size The...

Страница 86: ...ITY WATER CONNECTION GALLEY SINK CONNECTIONS SHOWER FAUCET CONNECTIONS SHOWER WAND CONNECTION CROSS CAR DROPS CROSS CAR DROPS LOW POINT DRAINS TOILET CONNECTION FRESH WATER TANK ABOVE FLOOR TANK DRAIN...

Страница 87: ...Maintenance 2023 Bambi 8 25 19CB Bambi LOW POINT DRAINS CITY WATER CONNECTION TOILET SUPPLY FRONT WATER HEATER BYPASS TANK FLUSH COLD WATER SUPPLY...

Страница 88: ...nce 8 26 2023 Bambi 20FB Bambi FEED PUMP W FILTER LAYOUT TANK FLUSH LOW POINT DRAINS FRESH WATER TANK TOILET SUPPLY WINTERIZATION KIT REAR FRONT LAVY HOT WATER SUPPLY COLD WATER SUPPLY WATER HEATER CO...

Страница 89: ...Maintenance 2023 Bambi 8 27 22FB Bambi FRESH WATER TANK PUMP FEED W FILTER BLACK TANK FLUSH OUTSIDE SHOWER TOILET CITY WATER LAVY SHOWER WATER HEATER COLD GALLEY HOT GALLEY COLD...

Страница 90: ...se a buildup inside the tank You need to keep this closed until you are full or ready to leave Remember use your no fuss flush 2 How do I use my black water tank flush Answer First empty your black wa...

Страница 91: ...windy conditions could scratch the clearcoat 5 My main door is hard to open is this normal Answer Your main door is designed differently than a flat surface door The door is over bent in order to app...

Страница 92: ...2023 Bambi 8 30 Maintenance NOTES NOTES...

Страница 93: ...ondensation 3 3 3 9 Controlling Sway 2 2 7 7 Converter 5 8 Converter Operation 5 9 Cooktop 5 13 D Detectors 2 3 Dinette 5 4 8 18 8 19 8 20 8 21 Door 6 3 Lubrication 8 16 Lubrication and Adjustment 8 1...

Страница 94: ...izing Jacks 3 8 Step 6 3 Step Light LED 8 3 Stone Guards 6 3 Storage Tips 5 5 Sway Control Device 7 8 T Tank Level 5 15 Tanks Draining Dumping Cleaning 8 11 Thermostat 5 14 Tire and Wheel Replacement...

Страница 95: ...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...

Страница 96: ...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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