Airstream CLASSIC TRAILER Bedienungsanleitung

A TRAILERING GUIDE

AIRSTREAM OWNERS

MANUAL

CLASSIC TRAILER

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The Owners Manual for your new Airstream trailer is designed to respond to the most

frequent inquiries regarding the operation, function and care of the many systems that

make modern trailering a joy.

Airstream realizes our customers possess varying degrees of expertise in the area of

repairing and maintaining the appliances in their trailer. For this reason, the service

and trouble-shooting information found in this manual is directed toward those with

average mechanical skills.

We also realize you may be more familiar in one area than you are in another. Only you

know your capabilities and limitations. We want you to use this manual, and hope you

will ﬁnd the information contained in it useful, however, should you ever feel 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 explained in this manual. However, you will also find

the manufacturer’s information supplied in a packet included with this manual

more detailed.

All information, illustrations and speciﬁcations contained in this manual are based on

the latest product information available at the time of publication approval. If and when

new materials and production techniques are developed which can improve the quality

of its product, or material substitutions are necessary due to availability, Airstream

reserves the right to make such changes.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual. Always read and

obey all safety messages.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, could result in property damage.

NOTE: Important information regarding the maintenance of your recreational vehicle.

(Optional)

This denotes items that may be an option on all or particular models. Additionally,

some optional items can only be included during the manufacturing phase and cannot

be added.

The inclusion of optional items does not imply or suggest the availability, application

suitability, or inclusion for any speciﬁc unit.

Important Safety Precautions

You’ll ﬁnd many safety recommendations on this page and throughout this manual.

The recommendations on the next two pages are the ones we consider to be the most

important. Most are covered in depth in later sections of this manual.

Do Not Allow Passengers to Ride in the Trailer During Travel

The transport of people puts their lives at risk and may be illegal. The trailer does not

have seat belts, therefore, it is not designed to carry passengers.

Reducing Fishtailing or Sway (See section B, B-1-B12)

Sway or ﬁshtailing is the sideways action of a trailer caused by external forces.

Excessive sway of your travel trailer can 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 the indoor and outdoor environment. There

is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the

way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.

Towing and Weight Distribution (See page B-1)

Weight distribution is an important factor when loading your travel trailer. A recreational

vehicle with the cargo distributed properly will result in efﬁcient, trouble-free towing.

Be sure to follow the instructions in this manual.

Formaldehyde (See Chemical Sensitivity on the next page)

Formaldehyde is an important chemical used widely by industry to manufacture building

materials and numerous household products. It is also a by-product of combustion

and certain other natural processes. Thus, it may be present inside the trailer with

some individuals being sensitive to it. Ventilation of the unit normally reduces the

exposure to a comfortable level.

Generator Safety

Do not operate the generator in an enclosed building or in a partly enclosed area such

as a garage. Nor should the generator be operated while sleeping. Be sure to follow

all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Lug Nut Torquing (See page D-14)

Being sure wheel mounting nuts (lug nuts) on trailer wheels are tight and properly

torqued is an important responsibility that trailer owners and users need to be familiar

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with and practice. Inadequate and/or inappropriate wheel nut torque (tightness) is

a major reason that lug nuts loosen in service. Loose lug nuts can rapidly lead to a

wheel separation with potentially serious safety consequences. Be sure to follow the

instructions in this manual.

Appliances and Equipment (See page H-1)

The appliances (stove, refrigerator, etc.) and equipment (hot water heater, furnace

generator, etc.) typically operate on Propane gas. Propane gas is ﬂammable and is

contained under high pressure. Improper use may result in a ﬁre and/or explosion.

Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual as well as the speciﬁc

owners’ manuals of the appliances and equipment.

Tire Safety

Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction, and load-carrying

capability of your vehicle. Underinﬂated tires and overloaded vehicles are a major

cause of tire failure. Be sure to read the Tire Safety Manual Addendum included with

your owner’s packet.

Chemical Sensitivity; Ventilation

Chemical Sensitivity

After you ﬁrst purchase your new recreational vehicle and sometimes after it has been

closed up for an extended period of time you may notice a strong odor and chemical

sensitivity. This is not a defect in your recreational vehicle. Like your home, there

are many different products 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 some paints,

coatings and cosmetics. However, recreational vehicles are much smaller than your

home and therefore the exchange of air inside a recreational vehicle is signiﬁcantly less

than a home. These products, when new or when exposed to elevated temperatures

and/or humidity, may “off-gas” different chemicals, including formaldehyde. This off-

gassing, in combination with the minimal air exchange, may cause you to experience

irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat and sometimes headache, nausea, and a variety

of asthma-like symptoms. Elderly persons and young children, as well as anyone with

a history of asthma, allergies, or lung problems, may be more susceptible to the effects

of off-gassing.

Formaldehyde

Most of the attention regarding chemical off-gassing surrounds formaldehyde.

Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance. It is also a key industrial chemical

used in the manufacture of the numerous consumer products which we referred

to above and used in the construction of recreational vehicles. Trace levels of

formaldehyde are also released from smoking, cooking, use of soaps and detergents

such as carpet shampoos, cosmetics, and many other household products. Some

people are very sensitive to formaldehyde while others may not have any reaction to

the same levels of formaldehyde. Amounts released decrease over time.

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Ventilation

To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off-gassing it is of utmost importance

that you ventilate your recreational vehicle. Ventilation should occur frequently after

purchase and at times when the temperatures and humidity are elevated. Remember

off-gassing is accelerated by heat and humidity. Open windows, exhaust vents, and

doors. Operate ceiling and/or other fans, roof air conditioners, and furnaces and use

a fan to force stale air out and bring fresh air in. Decreasing the ﬂow of air by sealing

the recreational vehicle increases the formaldehyde level 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 avoiding exposure to chemicals that off-gas.

Do Not Smoke

Finally, we recommend that you do not smoke inside your recreational vehicle. In

addition to causing damage to your recreational vehicle, tobacco smoke releases

formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals.

Medical Advice

If you have any questions regarding the health effects of formaldehyde, please consult

your doctor or local health department.

Warranty Exclusion

Chemical gassing is not a “Defect” in your recreational vehicle and is not covered by

the Limited Warranty. Please follow the recommendations in this manual to address

this concern.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. WARRANTY AND SERVICE

Warranty

Warranty Explanation

Service

Reporting Safety Defects

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Parts & Supplies

B. TOWING

Tow Vehicles

Brakes

Weighing

Hitching Up

C. CAMPING

Pre-Travel Check List

Camping Safety

Overnight Stop/Extended Stay

Slide Out Room

Leveling & Stabilizing

Hook Ups

Winter Traveling

D. EXTERIOR

Cleaning

Chassis

Power Jack

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

Exterior Windows Screens

F. PLUMBING

LP (Liquid Petroleum) Gas

Water

Drainage

Winterizing

Drain and Waste

Toilet

G. ELECTRICAL

Battery

Converter

12-Volt System & Components

TV Antenna

Satellite Antenna

Solar Panel

Bathroom Exhaust

Monitor Panel

110-Volt System & Components

F. APPLIANCES

Air Conditioner

Furnace

Range/Oven

Microwave

Refrigerator

Water Heater

Roof Vent, High Volume

I. SPECIFICATIONS

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WARRANTY COVERAGE

Airstream, Inc. (“Airstream”) warrants that it will repair or replace defects in material

or workmanship in any components of a new Airstream trailer purchased from

an authorized Airstream dealer in the United States or Canada for a period of

twenty-four (24) months from the date the trailer is ﬁrst delivered to the original retail

purchaser. In order to obtain coverage under this Limited Warranty, you must notify

an authorized Airstream dealership or Airstream of the warrantable defect no later

than ten (10) days following expiration of this Limited Warranty. Airstream’s obliga-

tion to repair or replace defective materials or workmanship is the sole obligation of

Airstream under this Limited Warranty. Airstream reserves the right to use new or

remanufactured parts of similar quality to complete any warranty work.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, IF ANY, INCLUDING

BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE

TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY AIRSTREAM. SINCE STATES DO NOT

ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE

ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY

This Limited Warranty does not provide coverage for any of the following:

(1) Tires and batteries;

(2) Any part or component of the trailer that was not manufactured or installed by

Airstream;

(3) Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure, including but not limited to rust 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) After-market equipment or accessories installed on the trailer after completion of

manufacture by Airstream, or any defects or damage caused by such items;

(6) Defects or damage caused by, in whole or in part, or in any way related to:

a. Accidents, misuse, or negligence.

b. Failure to comply with the instructions set forth in any owner’s manual

provided with the trailer.

c. Alteration or modiﬁcation of the trailer except such alterations or

modiﬁcations approved in writing by Airstream.

d. Acts of God or other environmental conditions, such as lightning, hail,

salt, or other chemicals in the atmosphere.

e. Failure to properly maintain or service the trailer, including but not limited

to the maintenance of lubricants, sealants, and seals.

f. Condensation and the results of condensation including water damage

and the growth of mold or mildew. Mold and mildew are natural growths

given certain environmental conditions and are not covered by the terms of

this Limited Warranty.

g. Use of the trailer other than for temporary recreation purposes, including

but not limited to use of the trailer for residential, commercial, or rental

purposes.

h. The addition of weight to the trailer that causes the trailer’s total weight

to exceed applicable trailer weight ratings, or addition of weight causing

improper distribution of the weight of the trailer.

i. Use of an improper or unauthorized trailer hitch.

j. Failure to seek repairs in a timely manner.

k. Failure to use reasonable efforts to mitigate damage caused by defects.

DISCLAIMER OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

Airstream hereby disclaims any and all incidental and consequential damages arising

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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

additional features in your trailer.

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

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HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

AIRSTREAM, INC.

419 West Pike Street

P.O. Box 629

Jackson Center, OH 45334-0629

Tele: 937-596-6111

Fax: 937-596-6539

E-mail: www.airstream.com

EXPLANATION OF AIRSTREAM LIMITED WARRANTY

The Airstream Limited Warranty is detailed on a Warranty Card. It is ﬁlled out by

the dealer and presented to the owner during delivery of a new unit. The Limited

Warranty must be presented to a dealer to obtain warranty service. It should be kept

in the trailer during the warranty period.

EXCLUSIONS:

Normal Wear

Items such as tires, curtains, upholstery, ﬂoor coverings, window, door and vent seals

will show wear or may even wear out within the one year warranty period depending

upon the amount of usage, weather, and atmospheric conditions.

Accident

We strongly urge our dealers and customers to inspect the trailer upon receipt of

delivery 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 custom-

er’s responsibility upon acceptance of delivery, unless Airstream is notiﬁed and the

person making the delivery veriﬁes the damage. Glass breakage, whether obviously

struck or mysterious, is always accidental and covered by most insurance policies.

Abuse

Lack of customer care and/or improper maintenance will result in early failure for

which Airstream cannot be held responsible.

Exposure

Not unlike a car, the steel parts of a 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 reﬁnery

chemicals of a sulfurous nature are harmful to ﬁnishes if not washed off periodically.

Extremely hot or direct sunlight will deteriorate rubber and fade curtains and uphol-

stery. Conditions of this nature, although they may be normal for the area, are beyond

Airstream’s control and become the responsibility of the owner.

It is the responsibility of the owner to take such preventative measures as are neces-

sary to maintain the exterior caulking and sealer of your unit. It is the responsibility of

the owner to use reasonable, prudent care to prevent foreseeable secondary damage

from rain, plumbing leaks, and the natural accumulation of moisture in your unit, such

as a delaminated ﬂoor; stained upholstery, carpeting, or drapes; mold formation and

growth; furniture damage, etc. Mold is a natural growth given certain environmental

conditions and is not covered by the terms of the Limited Warranty.

Overload

Damage due to loading, either beyond capacity or to cause improper towing

because of improper balance, is beyond Airstream’s responsibility. The Airstream

trailer is engineered to properly handle the gross vehicle load rating on the certiﬁca-

tion label. Load distribution has a deﬁnite effect upon the towing characteristics

and attitudes of the trailer. Level hitch installations are a necessity, and very

important on a tandem axle trailer. There are limits to the amount of load that can

be safely transported depending upon speed and road conditions, and reasonable

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