AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL
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TOWING YOUR AIRSTREAM
TOW CAR EQUIPMENT
If you plan to buy a new vehicle to tow your trailer we suggest that you include in your purchase the towing
options offered by most automobile manufacturers. These include such things as a heavy-duty alternator
and radiator, heavy-duty springs (See Note) and shock absorbers, transmission cooler, heavy-duty fan and
flasher unit and others, depending upon the make of the vehicle.
Transmissions may be manual or automatic, but an automatic transmission may prolong your car’s life and
generally does a better job of controlling engine loads than the average driver using a manual shift.
Having adequate power is very important when considering the purchase of a new vehicle or the trailer
towing capability of your present one. American manufacturers realize more than 30% of the vehicles they
sell will be used for towing some type of trailer. The dealers are provided with guidelines to use when
helping a customer decide on a tow vehicle. The guidelines are not just determined by the power output of
the engine. The gear ratio of the differential is also a very part of the guideline.
Inspect the vehicle's hitch regularly for loose bolts or nuts, cracked welds, loose ball mounts, and worn
parts.
New trailerists often carry more food and other supplies 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. It is better to have one full and one empty locker, than two half
empty ones. Special care must be taken not to overload the front and rear ends of the trailer.
NOTE:
Be realistic when ordering heavy duty springs. Only springs heavy enough to support your loaded
vehicle (not including trailer) are necessary. Too harsh of spring rate will only shorten the life of the tow
vehicle and trailer, and will make your journeys less enjoyable.
ELECTRIC BRAKES
The brakes are operated by 12 volt current from your tow vehicle and MUST BE HOOKED UP SO THAT
YOU HAVE AN INTEGRAL SYSTEM WITH YOUR TOW VEHICLE BRAKES. To prevent problems
and insure satisfactory braking action, install an electronic controller in line with the brakes in your tow
vehicle.
An electronic controller installed in your tow vehicle will synchronize the trailer brakes with your tow
vehicle brakes. It is designed to apply the trailer brakes with your tow vehicle brakes.
Your brake controller should be adjusted to provide for a slight lead of the trailer brakes over the tow
vehicle brakes. Follow the directions provided with your controller and keep the information for future
reference. Don't be afraid to ask questions! If you don't understand the directions, have the installer explain
the procedures.
Due to normal brake lining wear, the brakes and the controller setting should be checked and readjusted, if
necessary, during the trailer manufacturer's recommended inspection intervals.
Note:
Brake lining adjustment should be periodically checked (fully) to be sure trailer brakes are in the
same adjustment as the tow vehicles.
Properly set adjustments will provide for safe comfortable stops. They will also help assure optimum
brake and tire life for both the tow vehicle and the trailer.
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