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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

out of or relating to the vehicle, including expenses such as transportation to 

and from vehicle dealerships and Airstream repair facilities, loss of time, loss of pay, 

loss of use, inconvenience, commercial loss (including lost profits), towing charges, 

bus fares, vehicle rental, service call charges, gasoline expenses, incidental charges 

such as telephone calls and facsimile transmissions, and expenses for lodging.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 

damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE

In order to obtain warranty service under this Limited Warranty, the owner must do all 

of the following:

1. Owner and dealer representative must complete, sign, and return the Customer 

Performance Checkout within 10 days from delivery of the trailer;

2. Notify Airstream or one of its authorized, independent dealers, of any claimed 

defect within the warranty period or 10 days thereafter;

3. Provide notification of a defect within 10 days of discovery of that defect; and

4. Promptly return the trailer to an authorized Airstream dealer or Airstream for 

repairs.

If you believe a defect covered by this Limited Warranty still exists after an attempted 

repair by an authorized Airstream dealer, you must contact Airstream at the following 

address, specifying:  (1) the complete serial number of the trailer; (2) the date of origi-

nal purchase and the date of original delivery; (3) the name of the selling dealer; and 

(4) the nature of the problem and the steps or service which have been performed. 

AIRSTREAM, INC.

419 West Pike Street

P.O. Box 629

Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629

Attention:  Owner Relations Department

Airstream may direct you to an authorized Airstream dealer, or may request that you 

bring your trailer to the Airstream factory in Jackson Center, Ohio for repairs.

Airstream does not control the scheduling of repairs at its authorized Airstream deal-

ers, and repairs at the Airstream factory may not be immediately available.  Therefore, 

you may encounter delays in scheduling repairs and/or completion of repairs.  All 

costs associated with transporting the trailer for any warranty service shall be the 

sole responsibility of the owner.

DEALER REPRESENTATIONS EXCLUDED

The entire Limited Warranty provided by Airstream is set forth herein.  Airstream will 

not be responsible for any additional representations or warranties made by any 

person or entity other than Airstream, and Airstream’s obligations are solely as set 

forth in the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty.

WARRANTY TRANSFER

This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners for the remaining 

duration of the warranty period.  Transfer of this Limited Warranty is only effective 

upon completion and return to Airstream of a transfer application form.  Transfer 

application forms are available from your dealer or Airstream’s Service Administration 

Department.

CHANGES IN DESIGN

Airstream reserves the right to make changes in design and improvements upon its 

products from time-to-time, without imposing upon itself any obligation to 

install 

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ditional features in your trailer.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO 

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Страница 1: ...A TRAILERING GUIDE AIRSTREAM OWNERS MANUAL CLASSIC TRAILER...

Страница 2: ...eel you may be getting in over your head please see your dealer to have the repairs made A brief explanation of the operation of the appliances such as refrigerator furnace water heater and others are...

Страница 3: ...lead to the rollover of the trailer and tow vehicle resulting in serious injury or death Be sure to follow the instructions in this manual Mold See page C 8 There are mold and mold spores throughout t...

Страница 4: ...used in the construction of recreational vehicles such as carpet linoleum plywood insulation upholstery etc Formaldehyde is also the by product of combustion and numerous household products such as so...

Страница 5: ...in the indoor air Please also follow the recommendations contained in Chapter 2 regarding tips to avoid condensation problems Many of the recommendations contained in Chapter 2 will assist in avoidin...

Страница 6: ...INTRODUCTION 2008 MODEL NOTES...

Страница 7: ...ck Tires Axle and Running Gear Brakes Tires E INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES Fabric Care Lounges Tables Features Fixtures Storage Areas Smoke Alarm Gas Detector Fire Extinguisher Main Door Exter...

Страница 8: ...and cosmetic blemishes 4 Normal maintenance and service items including but not limited to light bulbs fuses lubricants sealants and seals slideout adjustments door adjustments and awing tension 5 Aft...

Страница 9: ...the nature of the problem and the steps or service which have been performed AIRSTREAM INC 419 West Pike Street P O Box 629 Jackson Center Ohio 45334 0629 Attention Owner Relations Department Airstre...

Страница 10: ...trailer can and will rust if subjected to prolonged exposure to moisture salt air or corrosive air borne pollutants without repaint ing Aluminum oxidizes when unprotected under similar conditions and...

Страница 11: ...vice Centers will be sent with an Owner s Survey shortly after your trailer is delivered WWW Airstream com web site also has a dealer locator on it This list is current as of the date of this publicat...

Страница 12: ...ng excessive braking inspect wheel lugs Torque forged aluminum wheels to 100 Ft lbs and steel wheels to 95 ft lbs EVERY 5 000 MILES OR 90 DAYS Exterior Door locks Lubricate with dry graphite Exterior...

Страница 13: ...r Wax Escape Window Lubricate latches with WD 40 LP Bottles Check tightness of center hold down rod where it fastens to A Frame EVERY YEAR Battery Clean neutralize and coat terminals with petroleum je...

Страница 14: ...ect bulb for that light Failure to heed this warning could cause re property damage personal injury or death FUSES ATC 15 20 Amp Battery Cable Fuses Canadian approved trailers only SLC 50 Amp MISCELLA...

Страница 15: ...plies than really needed Remember that every item you take along is one more thing to stow and adds weight to the total load you must pull Consolidate items in shelves lockers and in the refrigerator...

Страница 16: ...nd your trailer braking system in general Unlike electric drum brakes the ActiBrake does not receive its power through the blue wire The power to the ActiBrake is provided through a 12 volt normally b...

Страница 17: ...NETS AND RUN THE BATTERY DOWN General Operation Coupling When coupling the trailer to the towing vehicle always ensure the two vehicles are properly coupled including the safety chains and breakaway s...

Страница 18: ...r Signal Determines Trailer Brake Pressure Trailer braking pressure is controlled by the use of a tow vehicle brake controller This allows the driver to select the desired brake performance for the tr...

Страница 19: ...d on your tow vehicle s 7 way connector WARNING Use of an unapproved brake controller and or operating your brake system without proper charge line voltage see above may damage your electric hydraulic...

Страница 20: ...lled in your tow vehicle continues to send a signal when your vehicle has stopped the ActiBrake unit s Extend A Hold feature is activated This Extend A Hold feature shuts the motor off after approxima...

Страница 21: ...uid level should be between three eights and one half inch from the top of the ller tube Use care to prevent contamination of the uid with dirt water or other foreign material when removing the ller c...

Страница 22: ...B TOWING B 8 NOTES...

Страница 23: ...ms such as generators heavy toolboxes or motorcycle racks to the back of the trailer Weight behind the axle will tend to magnify any sway that may occur when passing trucks or in gusty wind If a heavy...

Страница 24: ...ded as determined above with your allowable personal cargo and variable weights Use a scale such as a bathroom scale that has a lower weight limit than your tongue load to check the tongue weight by u...

Страница 25: ...approximately 10 to 14 of the trailer s total weight Under no condition should it exceed the hitch rating Your hitch installer should provide your hitch rating information to you Sway Control Device A...

Страница 26: ...ed Lift the engine hood and check for uid leaks at the radiator over ow outlet Check to see that all drive belts are intact and the radiator fan is turning If you have a problem have it xed at the nex...

Страница 27: ...head at least the length of the tow vehicle plus trailer for every ten miles per hour Remember that in order to pass another vehicle you will need longer to accelerate You must also allow for the leng...

Страница 28: ...the tow vehicle and trailer by turning the steering wheel more sharply and then when they are in line straighten the steering wheel ALWAYS TRY TO BACK TO YOUR LEFT BECAUSE THE VISIBILITY IS MUCH BETT...

Страница 29: ...evices Tongue weight The tongue weight should be between 10 to 15 of the total travel trailer weight See speci cation section of this manual regarding the proper weight distribution of your recreation...

Страница 30: ...ck stand or wood block 7 Check clearance and stoplights 8 Check lug nuts 9 Check tires for correct pressure 10 Check that TV antenna is properly stowed 11 Adjust tow vehicle mirrors 12 Pull forward so...

Страница 31: ...lothing for everyone and toilet articles Motoring Essentials 1 Display the tow vehicle and trailer registration properly 2 Carry drivers license In Canada you ll need a non residence liability insuran...

Страница 32: ...e make sure you have not parked in such a manner as to block the operation of the escape window by being too close to trees fences or other impediments Scenic views are one reason for traveling but do...

Страница 33: ...portation it is not necessary to unhitch All you need to do to enjoy the self contained luxury of your Airstream is to turn on the LP gas and light any appliances with pilots Before moving on check yo...

Страница 34: ...TO REAR by disconnecting the hitch from the tow vehicle putting the jack pad under the hitch jack and adjusting the jack up or down until you are level Block or chock the wheels to keep the trailer fr...

Страница 35: ...e tank nears capacity move to a dumping location The exterior CABLE TV and TELEPHONE hookups are located in the power cord storage compartment The interior telephone jack will be located in the bedroo...

Страница 36: ...e trailer and must not be used in below freezing conditions A water valve is provided so the water can be turned off to the line The exterior water service shut off valve is located in the lavatory ca...

Страница 37: ...ral materials such as wood products and fabrics Knowing the potential risks is important for any type of homeowner to protect their investment What factors contribute to mold growth For mold growth to...

Страница 38: ...t to the slide out switch To correct this situation depress the unlock position on the lock down switch until you re sure they are fully retracted then try the slide out room switch again Check your 1...

Страница 39: ...making them almost impossible to remove without heavy buf ng If a substance is found on the coating that cannot be removed by normal washing procedures Airstream recommends using DX 330 Acryli Clean m...

Страница 40: ...holding the screen in place is looped so it can be pulled out in one swift motion You and all your family should practice escape procedures so they can be rapidly accomplished even in total darkness W...

Страница 41: ...e to allow for the suspension settling under the added weight WARNING ALWAYS OPEN LATCH HANDLE BEFORE INSERTING BALL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 To open slide latch forward Figure 1 and pull up to open l...

Страница 42: ...e head on post and make sure that drive pin is engaged with post coupler Tighten Allen set screws NOTICE Leave tow vehicle transmission in neutral when lifting both units Dolly wheels are not recommen...

Страница 43: ...plate riveted to the mainframe rail where the jack head must be placed A at tire may also be changed without the aid of a jack Drive the unit up on a ramp 8 wide 6 high and about 3 feet long at its b...

Страница 44: ...s while going straight will only cause misalignment after the tire has been struck many repetitive times Of course a deep enough hole can affect the alignment immediately The worse culprit is a curb b...

Страница 45: ...isk of tread separation handling dif culties and possibly tires failure caused by overheating IMPORTANT Lowering tire pressure in the search for a smoother ride is not only dangerous it s relatively i...

Страница 46: ...ms Bearings Dexter s Nev R Lube bearings are compromised of opposed tapered roller bearing cones sealed inside of a precision ground one piece double cup arrangement These bearings are designed with a...

Страница 47: ...D D 9 EXTERIOR NOTES...

Страница 48: ...in ation is a key component in tire care The recommended in ation pressures for your tires are indicated on the certi cation label or in your owner s manual Since RVs can be loaded with many different...

Страница 49: ...er tire pressure in their search for a smoother ride This is not only dangerous it s relatively ineffective and as the difference in ride quality is not signi cant When minimum in ation pressure requi...

Страница 50: ...e the Accurate Loaded Weight of Your RV Gross Axle Gross Vehicular and Gross Combined weight ratings are located in the chassis owner s manual To properly weigh a travel trailer it should rst be weigh...

Страница 51: ...tires with a different size make sure the following checks are made before the purchase Does the replacement tire have the load capacity that is needed for my RV and will it t properly inside the whee...

Страница 52: ...e wheel nuts Although the ma terials and manufacturing methods are maximized for this kind of service these extra loads can cause stress which can result in exing and loosening of wheel nuts Before ea...

Страница 53: ...om the rim center Rated capacity of the wheel Wheel fastener torque Wheel nut size and shape Impact of any added wheel accessories such as decorative center caps that could affect proper seating of th...

Страница 54: ...rink or otherwise damage upholstery fabric WARNING Keep your furniture and family safe from res caused by careless smoking Do not smoke when drowsy Remove immediately any owing ash or a lighted cigare...

Страница 55: ...nd pull it out This will unhinge the sofa so it can be pushed at into a bed Dinette The dinette is made into a bed by rising up on the front of the table and folding the table leg up against the botto...

Страница 56: ...horoughly and then rinse the soap off The telephone shower head is also used to ll the tub for taking a bath When you have nished using the shower be sure to shut the water off at the faucet Bath Area...

Страница 57: ...es hung in wardrobes should be kept on hangers that snap over the clothes rods to keep them from jumping off on rough roads Evening dresses should be kept in the plastic bags like dry cleaning busines...

Страница 58: ...To be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of fuel burning appliances 3 To be used on an intermittent basis or as a portable alarm for spillage of combus tion products from fuel burning appli...

Страница 59: ...lowing conditions can result in potentially dangerous CO situations 1 Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor conditions such as A Wind direction and or velo...

Страница 60: ...d with a fresh one WARNING Alarm battery is shipped deactivated Check your alarm for proper battery installation To activate battery new Airstream owner must install included battery to proper orienta...

Страница 61: ...ots on the side of the frames To lock the windows reverse this procedure Note Some windows are designed as emergency escape exits The rubber spline holding the screen in place is looped so it can be p...

Страница 62: ...iting device will supply normal ow to the system Equalization occurs in approximately 5 seconds and in most cases goes completely unnoticed If however an appliance is left on or there is a leak or ope...

Страница 63: ...bility of their falling off or becoming dislodged during travel LPG BOTTLES The following step by step procedure gives you the proper method of removing and installing these bottles 1 Turn the knob on...

Страница 64: ...as been located in the cooking area to remind you to provide an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion Unlike homes the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehi...

Страница 65: ...open a cold faucet It will sputter for a short time but will soon expel a steady stream All other faucets can now be opened until all air is expelled Once the system is lled with water and the faucets...

Страница 66: ...amount of bleach within a container of water 3 Pour the solution water bleach into the tank and ll the tank with potable water 4 Open all faucets Hot Cold allowing the water to run until the distinct...

Страница 67: ...and faucets from extremely high pressures on some city water systems EXTERIOR WATER SERVICE Also in the underbelly utility compartment is a hose connection for the exterior water service This is plumb...

Страница 68: ...not operate without one Removing a lter resets the system A The system cannot be in operation when changing the lter Make sure the handle 1 is in the off down position You DO NOT need to shut off the...

Страница 69: ...d Light Replace lter Filter system will shut off at the end of lter life Replace with PUR blue faucet mount lter RF 4050 L or RF 9999 Flashing Amber Light Batteries low Replace 2 AA Flashing Green Lig...

Страница 70: ...UPPLIES Clean seals and springs 4 of any debris CARE AND CLEANING Care should be given to the care and cleaning of the galley faucet Although the nish is extremely durable it can be damaged by harsh a...

Страница 71: ...ed in the winterizing section of this manual Water heater by pass valves are located on the water heater accessed inside the lavatory cabinet by opening the cabinet door or removing the cabinet drawer...

Страница 72: ...om water pump 7 Disconnect the water pump inlet connection and turn the pump on until all the water is expelled This water about 1 2 cup can be caught in a towel or rag 8 Lower the front of the traile...

Страница 73: ...run the water pump until the antifreeze solution lls all water lines Flush toilet Work hand shower spray while holding down in tub 8 Shut off the pump and close all faucets 9 Disconnect the hose lengt...

Страница 74: ...plied to the trailer Black Tank Flush Inside the underbelly utility compartment is a water hose connector for the black tank ush To use hook up a hose and turn it on full force Within the tank a head...

Страница 75: ...m is a design that has been used for many years There are two pedals The large pedal opens and closes the slide mechanism and the smaller pedal opens and closes a water valve In normal use when you ar...

Страница 76: ...terior electrical system is an open circuit An open circuit is an interruption in the current ow which may be in either the wire to the component or in the ground return Check the following areas for...

Страница 77: ...re maximum battery capacity on the charge and the discharge the battery terminals and the inside portion of the cable connector should be scraped or brushed until both of these surfaces are shiny brig...

Страница 78: ...ectrical system that enables you to use the interior lights fans pumps and 12 volt appliances whether operating on self contained battery power or 120 volt city power The converter provides power to c...

Страница 79: ...pliced to the main harness on the interior front wall of the trailer The connection is accessed behind the furniture in the front of the trailer One of these wires is not spliced onto a wire of the sa...

Страница 80: ...A Type 2 Breaker 6 ga Red 50 A Type 2 Breaker 6 ga Red 6 ga Red 6 ga Red 6 ga Red 50 A Type 2 Breaker 6 ga Red 6 ga Red 12 V Kill Switch Manual or Electronic Charge Line Black White Batteries 12 ga B...

Страница 81: ...aker 30 A Type 2 Breaker 6 ga Red 50 A Type 2 Breaker 6 ga Red 6 ga Red 6 ga Red 6 ga Red 50 A Type 2 Breaker 6 ga Red 6 ga Red 12 V Kill Switch Charge Line Black White Batteries 12 ga Blue Brake Wire...

Страница 82: ...dels the electronic kill switch is located on the galley by the main door The converter is located on the front of the pantry cabinet The 12 volt distribution panel and 110 volt beakers are accessed b...

Страница 83: ...to a cold water pipe When no water pipe is available drive a metal rod two feet into the ground and attach the ground lug to it thus providing the unit with proper grounding To operate self contained...

Страница 84: ...load wire and a neutral wire or 2 HOT load wires Each GFCI circuit breaker is calibrated to trip with a ground current of 5 milliamperes or more Since most persons can feel as little as 2 milliampere...

Страница 85: ...a power cord supplied separately with this option The system includes a automatic transfer switch to prevent a power overload if a generator is started while the trailer s 110 volt shoreline is plugge...

Страница 86: ...TV receptacle in the roadside rear underbelly compartment This feeds the dish signal to the input side of the faceplate 3 Install the satellite receiver input and output into the dual coax faceplate T...

Страница 87: ...are connected to the positive and negative wires yellow and green of the pre wire system 2 A Cat 5 patch cord for the solar panel display runs from the battery buss bar to an area just below the CatCo...

Страница 88: ...ibute lubricant over gears Lubricating Rotating Gear Housing In the event that rotating the antenna becomes dif cult lubricating the bearing surface between the rotating gear housing and the base plat...

Страница 89: ...temperature of coach exceeds or drops below selected level NOTE Fanmotorwillnotstartiftemperatureselected is warmer than interior temperature of coach 4 Turn the POWER rocker switch on NOTICE Never p...

Страница 90: ...his example shows the monitor reporting the following Fresh Water 1 8 to Empty Gray Water 1 Empty to 5 8 Gray Water 2 3 4 Black Water Empty to 5 8 LP Gas 1 4 Battery Empty to 5 8 On all diagrams the L...

Страница 91: ...ss than on an annual basis AIR CONDITIONER Manufacturer Dometic Sales Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway P O Box 490 Elkhart IN 46515 Phone 219 295 5228 Note Review the air conditioning literature su...

Страница 92: ...anufacturer and located in the Owner s Packet Excellent service and parts manuals are available from the manufacturer NOTICE The range exhaust cover on the outside the trailer has a swinging door that...

Страница 93: ...in severe cases completely block it resulting in a loss of cooling Any time the vehicle is parked for several hours with the refrigerator operating the vehicle should be leveled to prevent this loss o...

Страница 94: ...about 20 seconds before the air is all expelled from the lines Turning the switch off for 30 seconds then back on reinstates the try mode A second switch for the water heater is also located on the pa...

Страница 95: ...d tongue or pin Unit Base weight UBW is the dry weight of the base unit with bedroom group and w o options or uids Net Carrying Capacity NCC is equal to GVWR UBW Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR is the v...

Страница 96: ...OR HEIGHT W AC 9 7 9 7 9 7 9 7 9 7 9 7 9 7 9 7 INTERIOR HEIGHT W AC 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 HITCH BALL HEIGHT 18 18 18 19 18 18 18 19 FRESH WATER GAL 39 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 GRAY WATER GAL 37...

Страница 97: ...F 13 Dimensions I 2 Dinette E 3 Doors Main D 2 Screen D 2 Door Bell G 10 Drain Valves F 10 Drainage F 10 Drapes E 2 Dump Valves F 12 Electrical G 1 12 Volt G 2 110 Volt G 8 Circuit Breakers G 7 Diagra...

Страница 98: ...wer Hose F 13 Shower E 2 Sink E 2 Slide out Room C 9 Smoke Alarm E 7 Sofa E 2 Solar Panel G 12 Speci cations I 1 Stabilizing C 5 Step D 2 Storage E 4 F 10 Stove H 2 Suspension D 6 Sway Controlling B 1...

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