Airstream Classic Trailer 25' 2005, Руководство пользователя

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AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER
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oad/Inflation Information for Your Tires
aintaining proper tire inflation pressure is essential for both tire safety and performance.
s affects your vehicle's overall performance. Not even the highest quality tire
ill perform well if it's not inflated properly. The correct pressure varies from vehicle to vehicle and
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re care. The recommended inflation pressures for your tires
re indicated on the certification label or in your owner’s manual. Since RVs can be loaded with many
ifferent configurations, the load on ea eason, air pressure should be checked
based on the load on each individual ure should be adjusted to handle the
imum tire load, and all tires on t same inflation pressure. COLD TIRE
FLATION PRESSURE is the tire pressure checked in the morning before you drive more than a few
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T: Lowering tire pressure in the search for a smoother ride is not only dangerous, it's
e, and as the difference in the ride quality is not significant. When minimum inflation
pressure requirements are not met, tire durability and optimum operating conditions are compromised. Tire
inflation pressure should always meet the guidelines for vehicle weight.
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It may be necessary to inflate your tires at a truck stop or truck service center in order to achieve
adequate air pressure for your coach's needs
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Only permanent air seal metal valve caps should be used.
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Be safe - if a tire has been run 20% under inflated, it must be dismounted and inspected by a
trained professional. It should not be aired up without a full inspection or without using a safety
cage. Use a calibrated gauge. If your tire is rated for higher inflation pressures, a special gauge
will be required designed for larger tires.
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Don't bleed air from warm tires to reduce pressure buildup
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Don't inflate tires to cold PSI rating beyond rim specifications
HOW OVERLOADING AFFECTS YOUR TIRES
Tire pressure is what enables your RV tire to support loads. Overloading your tires can have serious
consequences for passengers and your RV. Too much weight can cause stress on your RV's suspension
system, brake failure, shock absorber damage, handling and steering problems, irregular tire wear and
possible tire failure.
Excessive loads or under inflation can lead to an excessive amount of heat and tire
failure. If you discover that your tires cannot handle the load, lighten the weight of the load on your tires.
Tire pressure should never be reduced below the vehicle manufacturer's recommended levels to support
load conditions in order to improve the ride quality of a vehicle. The difference in ride quality is not
significant. When inflation pressure requirements are not met, tire durability and optimum operation can be
affected.
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Proper Tire Inflation
The level of air in your tire
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depends in part upon driver preference. Each vehicle has a maximum inflation pressure, usually foun
metal tag riveted to the outside of the vehicle as well as on the original equipment tires.
Correct tire inflation is a key component in ti
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ch tire will vary. For this r
tire. Cold Inflation Press
he axle should carry the max
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miles or before rising ambient temperatures or the sun’s radiant heat affects it. Check your tires’ air
pressures at least once a month, before each trip and each morning you drive during a trip. Tire pr
should be checked cold, as tire pressure ratings have been designed with typical running heat/pres
build-up in mind. Make sure the valves and caps are free of dirt and moisture.
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Under inflation brings a higher risk of damage due to road hazards, reduces casing durability, causes a lo
in fuel economy, and uneven or irregular tire wear. Severe under inflation brings about an increased risk
tread separation, handling difficulties, and possibly tires failure, caused by overheating.
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