Airstream Excella 1975 Owner's Manual

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1975

AIRSTREAM OWNERS

MANUAL

An Airstream travel trailer offers you the ultimate in travel luxury and mobility. This owner’s manual is your key to carefree travel fun. It contains information necessary to avoid problems. Consult it when you have a question about your new Airstream. It has been designed to aid you in knowing your trailer better. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this literature are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication approval.

The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. Should you trade or sell your Airstream, please leave the manual with the trailer. Go Airstream and make this your year for carefree vacations.

1975 Airstream Owner’s Manual

1000 Mile Check Authorization Card

This card entitles you, under the exclusive Airstream Certified performance checkout program, to a 1000 mile (or 60 day . . . whichever comes sooner) Performance Check of your Airstream travel trailer.

In the event you are traveling or moving, this service may be performed by any franchised Airstream dealer in the United States or

Canada but, of course it is recommended that the check-up be performed by your selling dealer because of his logical interest in you as his customer.

We would suggest that you make an appointment with your dealer in advance of your arrival or inspection date.

1975 Airstream Service Manual Order Form

If you would like more information on the maintenance and specifications of your new Airstream fill in order form completely and mail to:

Airstream Inc.

Jackson Center, Ohio 45334 or

Airstream Inc.

15939 Piuma Avenue

Cerritos, California 90701

Authorization for Interim Airstream Warranty

Airstream Serial Number ___ Delivery Date

Purchased by: Name_

Address_

Purchased from: Name_

Address_

This card is valid for 60 days from date of delivery.

Please send me the 1975 Airstream Service Manual, price $20.00* per copy, to the following address:

Name--

Address_

City_State-____——_ Zip Code-

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Enclosed $20.00* check or money order

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Please send C.O.D. payable to Airstream Inc.

*Ohio Purchasers — Add 414% Sales Tax

California Purchasers — Add 6% Sales Tax

BUSINESS REPLY MAIL

No postage necessary if mailed in the United States

Postage will be paid by

CARAVANNER INSURANCE, INC.

2411 West Third Street

Los Angeles, CA 90057

Wally Byam Caravans/Clubs . 2

Warranty and Service. 4

Service Centers . 6

Wally Byam Stores . 10

Tow Car Equipment . 11

Chassis. 12

Loading. 14

Tires. 24

Hitching Up. 25

Towing Tips .28

Overnight Stop .31

Extended Stay.32

Winter Airstreaming .34

Storage and Winterizing.35

Exterior. 38

Floor Plans . 40

Interior...45

L.P.G. System .52

Refrigerator.53

Micro Wave Oven. 55

Range/Oven.56

Furnace . 58

Water Heater .60

Water System .61

Drain and Waste System .63

Electrical System.66

Battery .68

Battery Charger .69

Electrical Trouble Shooting.73

Specifications .76

Pre-Travel Check List .78

Lubrication and Maintenance .80

Index.82

Travel Carefree and Protected in Your New Airstream l The Exclusive Caravanner Travel Trailer Insurance Plan

A complete comprehensive policy, including these five big bonus benefits at no additional cost:

• Collision coverage (low deductible)

• Theft coverage against personal effects

• Personal effects coverage against damage or loss by collision, etc.

• Vacation expense allowance

• Mexico travel coverage (90 days)

And, there are no other deductibles!

Already over 25,000 Airstream owners are benefiting from this program. Fast, efficient claim service, coast to coast. Underwritten by Central National Insurance Company of Omaha, with assets of over $60 million. This program also includes complete protection against these losses: fire, lightning, explosion, windstorm, hail, landslide, flood, all accessories, vandalism, and many more perils commonly insured by comprehensive coverage. o

The New Airstream Owner’s Association Accident

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I Insurance Program

A big bonus benefit available only to Airstream owners.

This program includes 24-hour protection for accidental death or dismemberment — anywhere in the world, on or off the job; on business, on vacation — or at home PLUS 1lh times the benefits while on a trip with your Airstream.

No medical statement is required and you will not be bothered by a physical examination or investigation. But you must be an Airstream owner, under age 70. There are 4 specialized plans from which to choose. Here’s an example of benefits:

Plan B-l (While at home) Plan offers the owner and spouse full

24-hour protection against accidents anywhere in the world, whether on or off the job, on business, pleasure, or vacation. This plan pays

$20,000 and $10,000 to owner and spouse respectively in event of accidental death or dismemberment, and $14.00 a day for up to 365 days while in the hospital.

Plan B-l (While on a trip with an Airstream) Benefits are payable if the accident occurs when the insured is away from his permanent address while on a trip with his Airstream Travel Trailer. Coverage is provided 24-hours a day for all types of accidents during a trip. At this time the accidental death benefit would increase to $50,000 and

$25,000 respectively. The daily in-hospital allowance would increase to $35.00 a day for up to 365 days. The annual premium for plan

B-l is only $89.

For fast efficient service and answers to your specific questions, call

(213) 385-7461.

Travel carefree. Fill out and mail the following request card today!

Please rush information on these exclusive Airstream money-saving programs:

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Caravanner Travel Trailer Insurance Plan

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Airstream Owner’s Association Accident Insurance Program

Name_

Address-

City_State_Zip.

Wally Byam

Caravans/Clubs

When you bought your Airstream, you bought a whole new way of life. Airstream owners enjoy endless opportunities for friend¬ ship, fun and adventure. You may join every

Airstream Wally Byam Caravan and Airstream

Company Rally. We arrange for such rallies each year: one in the North West, South West,

North East and South East. You also become eligible to join the Wally Byam Caravan Club

International, the largest single make trailer club in the world. The WBCCI is made up of

26,000 family memberships and 149 local chapters or units throughout the United

States, Canada and Mexico. They meet at monthly rallies, or where weather conditions prevent year round rallies, Caravanners come together for pot luck dinners to plan events for the good seasons.

The “Caravanner” and the “Blue Beret” are the official publications. The bi-monthly

“Caravanner” is for general distribution to owners and prospective buyers, while the monthly “Blue Beret” is for WBCCI mem¬ bers only. Since the first Wally Byam Caravan in 1951,

100 Airstream Caravans have gone to most parts of the world. Caravans to Canada and

Mexico are now so popular that there are eight each year. Many a lifelong friendship was started on these trips. Old-timers and new owners share experiences and find a new kind of fellowship, and there is no better way to learn to use your Airstream. Caravanners enjoy many advantages: the security of travel¬ ing in a group, planned entertainment and exceptional sightseeing opportunities. The prestige and good will established over many years by our Caravans adds further benefit to

Caravanner membership.

Several months before a Caravan rolls, the

“Caravanner” and the “Blue Beret” publish a description and a registration coupon. Every¬ one who registers receives a detailed bulletin with complete information on the caravan.

When going abroad, all official matters such as insurance, tourist cards and border crossing formalities are handled for you by the

Caravan staff.

On every Airstream Caravan, the route is carefully planned, and a day by day itinerary, including mail stops, is given to all Caravan¬ ners in advance. Our staff also makes all the arrangements for parking, entertainment, tours, etc. well ahead of the starting date.

Airstream Caravan Programs always take caravanners of all ages into account. Air¬ stream provides the Caravan Staff: a leader, a recreation director, a service representative and an advance representative. This staff is backed by committees composed of inter¬ ested Caravan members who assist in the day-to-day operations.

Wally Byam, pioneer trailer traveler, and founder of the Airstream Company, was bom on July Fourth and the first International

Rally was in the form of a huge birthday party for him at Bull Shoals, Arkansas. It was patterned after the International Rallies in

Europe which Wally and his wife Stella had attended for many years. Everyone enjoyed

this first big rally so much that the club decided to make it an annual event. Since then, International Rallies have grown and grown. Some 4,000 Airstream Travel Trailer- families recently gathered at Notre Dame,

Indiana for the 1974 International Rally.

Only Wally Byam Caravanners and WBCCI members are entitled to have an official

Trailer Number and be listed in the Annual

Directory. The Annual Directory contains a schedule of all major rallies and Airstream

Wally Byam Caravans for the year, and announces the activities of the Ham Radio,

C.B. Radio, Square Dance and the many other

WBCCI special interest clubs.

Along with the fun, Airstream owners recog¬ nize the need for better legislation, more and better overnight parking facilities, more sani¬ tary stations and other travel conveniences.

They are alert to adverse bills governing travel trailers and have achieved much through the actions of the strong WBCCI National Legis¬ lative Committee.

The Way of Life Department, of the Air¬ stream Company dedicates its full time staff to improving the owners’ fun and makes use of all the information and experience gained by owners over the years to help develop even better Airstreams. with the unit dues at the time of application.

These are at present: International dues,

$5.00 per trailer and unit dues from $1 to $6.

If you are interested, please write to the following address and we will forward your letter to the unit nearest you:

WBCCI Headquarters Office

15939 Piuma Avenue

Cerritos, California 90701

Become part of the Airstream Way of Life.

Join our WBCCI activities and we believe you will enrich your life. Owners join through a local unit of WBCCI. All operate autonom¬ ously, elect their own officers and fix their own dues. Annual International dues are paid

Warranty and Service

Airstream offers the most complete and explicit warranty in the industry. Your valu¬ able warranty covers every item in your trailer

(except tires and battery) against failures resulting from defects in either material or workmanship for two years from date of purchase as the original owner. signed check-out and acceptance sheet, a formal warranty is issued to you, together with an owner’s identification card. As soon as you receive your warranty, please attach it over the facsimile for safekeeping. In order to qualify for service without charge under the

Airstream Warranty Program, your owner’s identification card or warranty must be pre¬ sented to the service representative. Adjustments to appliances, gas pressure or other normal service and maintenance require¬ ments are not a part of the warranty. Fading or deterioration of upholstery, curtains or other material due to sunlight, normal use or exposure is not warrantable. Your warranty is designed to cover defects in material and workmanship.

Your tires and battery are warrantied by their respective manufacturers and will be handled by their service centers according to the terms of their written policy.

The Airstream Certified Performance Check¬ out, or C.P.C., is an exclusive Airstream program. Before leaving the factory, each and every vital part of an Airstream is tested for performance. Each test is signed and certified by an inspector. After the Airstream arrives on your dealer’s lot, all of these vital parts and systems are again tested. When you take delivery of your new Airstream, a factory trained trailer expert personally gives you a complete check-out on the trailer.

Please contact your dealer if you need service.

Major service under your Airstream Warranty is available through our nationwide network of factory trained specialists at Airstream

Certified Dealer Service Centers listed on pages 6 — 9 of this manual. All centers operate on an appointment basis for the utmost efficiency. When you require service from the Airstream factory or a certified service center, please contact the service manager for an appointment, and kindly inform him if you are unable to keep the appointment date or wish to change it.

Axle alignment and wheel balancing was checked on your Airstream before it left the factory. The axles will not need realignment unless your tires receive a severe blow, such as road hazards, curbs, etc. Your tires and wheels will require re-balancing each time they are removed or rotated. All balancing or alignment charges will be a customer’s obliga¬ tion.

Please read the facsimile warranty carefully.

As soon as the factory has received your

C.P.C. does not stop here. After you have traveled with your Airstream for 1000 miles (or

60 days, whichever comes first) you can make an appointment with any one of the 190 Air¬ stream dealers or service centers for still another check-out of your trailer. At that time, a specified list of performance checks on your trailer equipment will be conducted and any deficiencies you have experienced since taking delivery will be corrected. Give the C.P.C. card overleaf to the dealer when you take your

Airstream for the 1000 mile check.

Airstream factory service may be arranged by contacting the service manager:

Airstream Airstream

15939 Piuma Avenue Jackson Center, Ohio 45334

Cerritos, California 90701 (513) 596-6129

(213) 860-4411

Airstream Service Manuals are available through the Factory Service Departments for

$20.00 each (see order form to the right).

Please place your Registered Warranty over this Facsimilie within the line, the folded edge on top. There is a glue strip on the back for this purpose.

For the lifetime of the Registered Warranty Holder, or so lcyjl as he continues as the original owner of the Airstream Travel Trailer, Airstream warrants the khell, frame, axle and axle assembly to and including spindle (excluding shock absorbei-sf"t^!r free from defects in material and work¬ manship; all other component parts, including ^ifoc.lSwosorbers (excluding tires and batteries) are likewise warranted for a period of two yearsdate of purchase. Any warranty defects will be corrected without cost upon return of^^Aauer, or defective part, to any Airstream factory or authorized Airstream service center.

This warranty is in lieu of all otl^£^j)rranties of merchantability or fitness expressed or implied, there being no warranties whm^Sfxtend beyond the description on the face hereof and expressly excludes conditions resulting from normal wear, accident, abuse, exposure or overload.

AIRSTREAM

Ohio factory: 177 West Church Street. Jackson Center, Ohio 45334

California factory: 15939 Piuma Avenue, Cerritos, California 90701

Service Centers

ALABAMA

Alabama Auto Carriage Company

2359 West Fairview

P. O. Box 1695

Montgomery, Alabama 36108

Camper City

7320 First Avenue, North

Birmingham, Alabama 35206

ARKANSAS

Fred <6 Jack Trailer Sales

10318 New Benton Highway

1-30 West

Little Rock, Arkansas 72209

ARIZONA

Gunn's Recreational Vehicles, Inc.

1912 Prince Road West

Tucson, Arizona 85705

Robert Crist & Company

2025 East Main Street

Mesa, Arizona 85203

Robert Crist & Company

8833 North Black Canyon Hwy.

Phoenix, Arizona 85201

CALIFORNIA

Adventure Trailer Center

5810 S. Union Avenue

Bakersfield, California 93307

Bill Barry Pontiac

2000 East 1st Street

Santa Ana, California 92705

Caswell’s Vacation Vehicles

700 East Foothill Boulevard

Pomona, California 91767

Coastline Trailer Sales

303 North Ventura Avenue

Ventura, California 93001

Haller Trailer Sales

15711 South Lakewood Boulevard

Paramount, California 90723

Holiday Trailer Sales

770 East Baseline

San Bernardino, California 92410

Moore Recreation Center

4099 North Wilson Way

Stockton, California 95204

Nelson's R V Enterprises, Inc.

28001 Mission Boulevard

Hayward, California 94544

Pulmobile Trailer Sales

4563 San Fernando Road

Glendale, California 91204

Ralph’s Trailer Sales & Supply

1025 East Main

El Cajon, California 92021

Torvick Open Road

2625 Santa Rosa Avenue

Santa Rosa, California 95401

Toscano Recreation Center

617 W. Pacheco Boulevard

Los Banos, California 93635

Valley Trailer Sales, Inc.

1650 El Camino Avenue

Sacramento, California 95815

COLORADO

Chisman Trailer Sales

2500 East Boulder Street

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909

Leo Payne Recreational Plaza

4350 S. Federal Boulevard

Englewood, Colorado 80110

CONNECTICUT

A-1 Trailer Sales

Route 66 and Jackson Hill Road

Middlefield, Connecticut 06455

Camperama of Danbury, Inc.

Mill Plain, Route 6

Between Exit 1 and 3, 1-84

Danbury, Connecticut 06810

DELAWARE

Richard Rice Trailer Company, Inc.

2343 South DuPont Highway

Dover, Delaware 19901

FLORIDA

Airstreams by General

5610 Okeechobee Road

West Palm Beach, Florida 33406

Bell’s Trailer Park & Sales

Route 4, Box 382

Highway 90W

Tallahassee, Florida 32310

Camptown USA, Inc.

23905 SW 132nd Ave.

Miami, Florida 33171

Carpenter’s Campers, Inc.

8450 Pensacola Boulevard

US 29 North, Between 1-10 & 90

Pensacola, Florida 32504

C. J. Stoll, Inc.

5985 - 34th Street, North

US 19

St. Petersburg, Florida 33714

Indian River Trailer Sales

5855 US Highway 1

Cocoa, Florida 32922

Indian River Trailer Sales, Inc.

5001 Sand Lake Road

Route 528, 1 mile E. of 1-4

Orlando, Florida 32809

Kropf Eldorado, Inc.

6915 - 14th Street West

US 41, S.

Bradenton, Florida 33507

Pleasure World, Inc.

5408 San Juan Avenue

Jacksonville, Florida 32210

ILLINOIS

Crystal Valley, Inc.

4220 Northwest Highway

US 14 at Route 31

Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

Rocket Trailer Sales

Route 30 and Sixth Avenue

Rock Falls, Illinois 61071

INDIANA

Berning Trailer Sales

5220 New Haven Avenue

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803

Camp-Land, Inc.

400 W. 81st Avenue

Merrillville, Indiana 46410

Four Seasons Trailer Sales Corp.

8225 W. Washington Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46231

Travel Center of Elkhart, Inc.

1421 Midlake Road

Elkhart, Indiana 46514

IOWA

Barrows Camp O Rama

1912 Washington Boulevard

Camanche, Iowa 52730

Imperial R V Center

1727 Ankeny Road

Ankeny, Iowa 50021

Ace Fogdall, Inc.

5324 University Avenue

Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613

KANSAS

Scholfield Winnebago, Inc, dba Scholfield’s Boulevard Trailers

11516 East Kellogg

Wichita, Kansas 67209

KENTUCKY

Crouch Campers <£ Trailers

4450 Clarks River Drive

Hwys. 60-62-68 SE

Paducah, Kentucky 42001

Murphy Sales Company, Inc.

Winchester Road (US 60W)

Box 404

Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 40353

LOUISIANA

Camper Village, Inc.

705 Florida Boulevard, S.W.

Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726

MARYLAND

B & J Trailer Sales

Box 369, US Route 40

Aberdeen, Maryland 21001

MAINE

Giant Advance Camper Country

765 Center Street

Auburn, Maine 04210

MASSACHUSETTS

Donahue’s Trailer Sales

88 Mountain Road, Box 126

Burlington, Massachusetts 01803

Mosher Travel Trailer Center, Inc.

Blue lay 4 Corners

Sutton, Massachuetts 01527

Mail to: P.O. Box 228, Millbury,

Massachusetts 01527

MICHIGAN

Kolbe Trailer Sales

4401 East Eight Mile Road

Warren, Michigan 48091

Leisure Wheels, Inc.

3098 W. Huron

Pontiac, Michigan 48054

Moore’s Recreation

1222 E. North Territorial Road

Whitmore Lake, Michigan 48189

Northwoods Trailer Sales

G-6369 North Dort Highway

Mt. Morris, Michigan 48458

Vicars Trailer Sales, Inc.

9080 Pelham at Wick

Taylor, Michigan 48180

Woodland Travel Center, Inc.

5190 Plainfield Road

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505

MINNESOTA

Camperland, Inc.

Rural Route ft 1, Highway 52

Rochester, Minnesota 55901

Hart Trailer Sales

Highway 71

Long Prairie, Minnesota 5634 7

Minnesota Trailer Sales, Inc.

11350 Highway 65 N.E.

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55434

Rhude Recreation, Inc.

3032 Beltline

Box 528

Hibbing, Minnesota 55746

MISSISSIPPI

Buster’s Service Center

Military Road, Box 324

Columbus, Mississippi 39701

MISSOURI

Bill Thomas Camper Sales, Inc.

5217 N. Lindbergh Boulevard

Bridgeton (St. Louis) Missouri 63042

1-44 Recreational Vehicles, Inc.

Box 93, S. Side Halltown Exit on 1-44

14 Mi. W. of Springfield, Mo.

Halltown, Missouri 65664

Kansas City Trailer Sales, Inc.

11530 South 71 Highway

Kansas City, Missouri 64137

Wineinger, Inc.

3408 S. Belt Highway

St. Joseph, Missouri 64503

MONTANA

Modern Equipment Company, Inc.

4025 10th Avenue, South

Great Falls, Montana 59401

Northland Travel Center

5124 Laurel Road

Billings, Montana 59101

NEBRASKA

Autosport R V Center

6101 “L” Street

Omaha, Nebraska 68117

NEW JERSEY

Sherwood Mobile Home Sales, Inc.

Route 78 and 173 Interchange

Box 94

Bloomsbury, New Jersey 08804

South Jersey Travel Trailer Center, Inc.

Route 47

Delsea Drive

Franklinville, New Jersey 08322

NEW MEXICO

Gunn’s Recreational Vehicles, Inc.

12020 Central Avenue, S.E.

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123

NEW YORK

Atlantic Trailer Sales

1 226 Fairport Road

Fairport, New York 14450

Callahan's Recreational Service, Inc.

Route 15, R.D. 1

Lindley, New York 14858

Carson Rotary Service

321 Bridge Street

Vestal, New York 13850

Ken's Camper Sales

Noxon Road

Poughkeepsie, New York 12603

Maroone Family Travel Ctr., Inc.

2550 Walden Avenue, Exit 52

E. from NY Thruway

Buffalo, New York 14225

Niblack Trailer Sales

691 McLean Avenue

Corner NY Thruway

O ’Malley Enterprises, Inc.

Traffic Circle - Route 9 & 7

P. O. Box 116

Latham, New York 12110

Ralph’s Sport Center

R. D. 5

Route 5 7

Fulton, New York 13069

W.E.S. Trailer Sales

Rural Route #1, Box 245

Route #25

Wading River, Long Island, NY 11792

NORTH CAROLINA

College Park

4208 New Bern Avenue

Raleigh, North Carolina 27610

College Park

North Church Street Extension

US 301 and 301A North

Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27801

Faires, Inc.

3217 N. Try on Street

Box 5205, Routes 29 and 49

Charlotte, North Carolina 28206

Hawley’s Cycle & Camping Center, Inc.

4784 Raeford Road

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304

Out of Doors Mart, Inc.

Winston-Salem, Greensboro Highpoint

1-40 at Sandy Ridge Road Exit

Drawer 799

Kernersville, North Carolina 27284

NORTH DAKOTA

McLaughlin Equipment Co.

320 - 27th Street, South

Fargo, North Dakota 58102

OHIO

Avalon Travel Center, Inc.

11761 Portage Road

Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614

Buckeye Airstream Ser. & Sis., Inc.

Baltimore Road, Box 13

N. of E. 1-70 on 310 at Rte. 40

Etna, Ohio 43018

Camping World, Inc.

37200 Vine Street

Willoughby, Ohio 44094

Coachman Camping Center

410 East Sandusky Street

Findlay, Ohio 45840

Frank B. Ricketts Travel Trailers

P. O. Box 683

1-77 at US 40

Cambridge, Ohio 43725

II & H Recreation World

P. O. Box 108, N. County Rd. 25A

Piqua, Ohio 45356

Marine Mart Trailer Sales

8750 Harrisburg Pike

3 mi. S. of 1-71 on US 62 & S.R. 3

Harrisburg, Ohio 43126

Murphy Travel Trailers of Ohio, Inc.

11526 Chester Road

1-75 at Howard Johnson

Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

Sylvan Industries, Inc. dba Sylvan Airstream

5247 Alexis Road

Sylvania, Ohio 43560

OKLAHOMA

Brassfield Mobilhomes

7227 NW 39th Expressway

Bethany, Oklahoma 7 3008

OREGON

Cascade Trailer Sales

1876 Highway 99, North

Eugene, Oregon 97402

PENNSYLVANIA

Farnsworth Camping Center

Route 54

Elysburg, Pennsylvania 17824

Glasgow Recreational Vehicles, Inc.

1650 Lincoln Way East

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201

Robison Trailer Sales

Route 198 at Blooming Valley

R.D. #3

Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335

Trav-L-Homes

Lewis Road

Royersford, Pennsylvania 19468

Turner Airstream Sales

412 Lincoln Highway, W.

Jeannette, Pennsylvania 15644

Universal Motor Sales of Butler, Inc.

1030 North Main Street

Route 8 and 422

Butler, Pennsylvania 16001

Village Green Trailer Sales Co.

MR 26 (Route 452)

Media, Pennsylvania 19063

Wise Trailer Sales

Division of F. W. Wise Gas Co.

1501 Airstream Way

Clearfield, Pennsylvania 16830

RHODE ISLAND

Arlington Trailer Sales

966 Quaker Lane, Route 2

Warwick, Rhode Island 02818

SOUTH CAROLINA

Crescent Travel Home Center

4080 Broad Street

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

Dixie Lee Trailer Sales

Highways US 1 and 78

P. O. Box 306

Clearwater, South Carolina 29822

Skyway Trailers

Box 262, US 25 and 276

4 mi. North of Greenville

Travelers Rest, South Carolina 29690

SOUTH DAKOTA

Spader, Inc.

5500 North Cliff, Box 963

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57101

TENNESSEE

Bobby Jones Trailer Sales

4222 James Road (in Raleigh)

Memphis, Tennessee 38128

Cullum <6 Maxey Camping Center

Elzie Miller Road

2 Miles North of Opryland

Donelson (Nashville) Tennessee 37214

Jewell’s Camping Center

Route 4, Highway 45

Trenton, Tennessee 38382

Jim Crowder Recreational Vehicles

Route 4, Bristol Highway

Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

Murphy Motors Manors

P. O. Box 99, Murphy Park

3163 Airport Road

Alcoa, Tennessee 37701

TEXAS

A & A Trailer Sales

118 Arnold Boulevard

Abilene, Texas 79605

Abbott Trailer Sales

408 Avenue Q

Lubbock, Texas 79401

Austin-Buda Trailer Center

1-35 at Niederwald Overpass

Buda, Texas 78610

Baker Travel Trailers

5301 Highway 121-A

Fort Worth, Texas 76117

Bear Trailer Sales

1630 S. Beckley (1-35) S.

Lancaster, Texas 75146

D & M Trailer Sales, Inc.

3900 1-40 East

Amarillo, Texas 79103

Eastex Camper Sales

15422 Eastex Freeway

Houston, Texas 77039

Land Yacht Trailer Sales, Inc.

4616 Titanic Avenue

El Paso, Texas 79904

May Trailer Sales

1715 N. Stemmons Fwy.

Lewisville, Texas 75067

May Trailer Sales

3611 North Beltline Road

Irving, Texas 75062

Otis Thomas Sales, Inc.

2606 Jacksboro Highway

Wichita Falls, Texas 76302

South Texas Trailers & Supplies

Highway 77, S., P.O.Box 880

Sinton, Texas 78387

Traveltown, Texas, Inc.

9600 I H 35 North

San Antonio, Texas 78233

UTAH

Brasher’s R. V. Sales & Service

2089 West North Temple

Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

VIRGINIA

Bay Camping, Inc.

3757 Bonney Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cheek & Shockley Auto & Tlr. Sis.

2712 W. Broad Street

Richmond, Virginia 23220

James River Camper Sales, Inc.

Box 834, US 460E

Lynchburg, Virginia 24505

Koons Recreational Vehicles

Route 66 & 234

Manassas, Virginia 22110

Travel Trailers of Virginia

2211 South Main Street

P.O. Box 1089

Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

WASHINGTON

Bay do’s Trailer Sales

101 West Columbia Drive

Kennewick, Washington 99336

Central Trailer Exchange, Inc.

14433 Pacific Hwy., South

Seattle, Washington 98168

Tveten Motor Company

45th and Pacific Avenues

Tacoma, Washington 98408

WEST VIRGINIA

Airstream by Stanley

1400 N. Eisenhower Drive

Box 1545

Beckley, West Virginia 25801

Don’s Travel Trailers, Inc.

459 Winfield Road

US 35 at 60

St. Albans, West Virginia 25177

WISCONSIN

Donna Lee, Inc. dha Du-B-Do Sales & Service

Route 4, Box 182E

Mosinee, Wisconsin 54455

Northside Trailer Sales, Inc.

N 56 W 13180 Silver Spring Road

1 mi. W. of Hwy 100 on Silver Spring Rd.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051

Spitzer Trailer Sales

2300 W. Beltline Highway

Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

Swee Trailer Sales

US 2 and US 51

Hurley, Wisconsin 54534

WYOMING

B & B Trailer Sales

P. O. Box 1747

Jackson, Wyoming 83001

CANADA

Barber Motors, Ltd.

19 - 2nd Street

Weyburn, Saskatchewan

Can-Am Trailers, Ltd.

Box 370

Hwy. 4, Vi mi. N. 401, Exit 19

Lambeth, Ontario

Claynor Trailer Sales

20720 - 42nd Avenue

Langley, B.C.

Laurentian Trailer City, Ltd.

1260 Boulevard LaBelle

Route 11

Blainville (St. Therese), Quebec

Totem Trailers, Ltd.

85 Plains Road, West

Burlington, Ontario

Totem Trailers, Ltd.

1701 Dundas Highway East

Mississauga, Ontario

Travel Trailers Western, Ltd.

6006 -104 Street

Edmonton, Alberta

Twin City Trailer Sales, Ltd.

Dartmouth Highway, Box 395

Bedford, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia

Jackson Center, Ohio

Cerritos, California

Wally Byam Stores

To make trailering more enjoyable, there are

Wally Byam Stores established at the majority of Airstream dealers. All Airstream dealers have the opportunity of purchasing for you the necessary equipment which would enable you to enjoy your new Airstream trailer to the utmost. The Wally Byam Stores author¬ ized dealerships stretch from coast to coast, and these dealers stock hundreds of items which are tested and approved by travel experts. Be sure and get a Wally Byam Stores

Catalog from your dealer or write to:

Wally Byam Stores

Ohio Building

Ohio Avenue

Sidney, Ohio 45365

The following is a list of equipment we recommend:

1. First aid kit

2. Flashlight

3. Fire extinguisher (B:C-type)

4. Emergency road flares

5. Handi-Roll Trailer Tool File — with small hand tools — hammer, pliers, crescent wrench and screwdrivers. Rec-V Tool Kit

— contains: one 4 in 1 screwdriver with slotted and Phillips head bits, Scrulox square recessed bits #1 and #2, plus clutch head double end bits 5/32” and

3/16”.

6. Crosstype lug wrench for trailer wheels

7. Pop rivets (3 sizes) plus pop rivet gun

8. Battery booster cables

9. Tire gauge (up to 100 lbs. P.S.I.)

10. Hitch ball lube

11. Small bi-directional spirit level

12. Heavy-duty turn signal flasher

13. Four stabilizing jacks

14. Leveling ramps and chocks to fit against and under tires for leveling, and to prevent trailer from moving while parked

15. Spare tire for single axle trailers

16. One 50 ft., one 25 ft. length of 5/8” high pressure water hose, spare rubber washers and two “y” connections with caps which enable two trailers to be hooked up to one faucet

17. Two plastic pails for carrying fresh water

18. Quick disconnect garden hose coupling

19. One 10 ft. or 20 ft. sewer hose and coupler

20. One rubber sewer elbow, plus two 2XA to

3% adjustable hose clamps

21. One Thetford sewer hose adaptor (elbow or straight)

22. One 1/2 gal. holding tank cleaner and deodorizer

23. 50 ft. electric cord (#12-3 wire) with a 30 amp. capacity

24. Cord adapter, 3-15 amp. and service cord adaptor

25. Spare 20, 40 and 50 amp. cartridge fuses and light bulbs (see pages 76-77 for sizes)

26. Can of Spra-Kleen

27. Short handled shovel (G.I. type. Army surplus)

28. Cleaning equipment: broom, sponges, mop, polish, wax, a good acrylic cleaner

29. Bathtub stopper (adjustable type)

Tow Car

Equipment

If you plan to buy a new car to tow your

Airstream, we suggest that you include in your purchase the trailer towing options offered by most automobile manufacturers.

These include such things as an oversized generator and radiator, heavy duty springs and shock absorbers, automatic transmission cooler, oversized fan, heavy duty flusher unit and others, depending on the make of the vehicle. weight per cubic inch engine displacement.

This is very close to the optimal value and the automobile should have adequate power for towing the trailer. Remember that engine power is only one indication of the car’s towing capabilities; the axle ratio and cooling capabilities certainly must be considered. We suggest you review the owner’s manual of your present car and discuss your automobile towing capabilities with your Airstream dealer and your automobile dealer.

Transmissions may be manual or automatic, but an automatic transmission will prolong your car’s engine life and 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 car or the trailer towing capability of your present one. Emission controls that are required by the Federal Government have reduced overall engine power. To determine generally what the tow capability of your car is, divide the total weight of your trailer by the cubic inch displacement of your automobile engine. This ratio should be between 10 and 20 pounds of trailer weight per cubic inch of engine dis¬ placement with 15 pounds per cubic inch considered optimal. For example, with a 31’

Airstream weighing 6500 pounds totally loaded for travel and a car with 400 cubic inch displacement engine, divide 6500 by 400 giving a value of 16.25 pounds of trailer

The majority of new trailerists 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 refriger¬ ator. 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.

See tire section for correct tire sizes and pressures for your trailer and load on page 24.

Chassis

The Dura-Torque axle is designed to last the life of your trailer without service, except for lubrication of the wheel bearings. Under no circumstances should welding be done on or near the axle.

The Kelsey Hayes Brakes are operated by 12 volt current from your car and must be hooked up so that you have an integral system with your car brakes. To prevent problems and insure satisfactory braking action, install a Kelsey Hayes Controller (or equivalent) and selective resistor in line with the controller in your car.

A Kelsey Hayes Controller (or equivalent) installed in your car will synchronize the trailer brakes with your car brakes. It is designed to apply the trailer brakes just before your car brakes. To adjust, turn the handle counterclockwise to apply trailer brakes earlier and clockwise to apply trailer brakes later. The controller will hold this setting.

A selective resistor to match the weight of your trailer to the controller should be installed on the fire wall of your engine compartment. It should be correctly adjusted during installation. However if you wish to change the action of your brakes proceed as follows:

Check the initial trailer brake application with the controller fully applied (clockwise). If the resistor setting is correct, the controller full

23 Ft.

25 Ft.

27 Ft.

29 Ft.

31 Ft.

27 Ft.

29 Ft.

31 Ft.

“on” position should provide firm braking action just short of skidding on dry pavement.

Follow the chart below and change the setting to achieve greater or less braking, as required.

The adjustment setting of the controller and the selective resistor should be checked by your dealer during regular maintenance inspection.

Selective Resistor

All settings shown are for 12 volt tow car with 12 volt brakes, and trailers with 2 axle - 4 brake arrangement except where noted.

Model Trailer Wt. (lbs.)

21 Ft. Single Axle — 2 brake

23 Ft. Single Axle - 2 brake

3500 - 4000

21 Ft. Single Axle — 2 brake 4000 — 4500

23 Ft. Single Axle - 2 brake 4000 - 4800

23 Ft. 4500 - 5200

25 Ft. 4500 - 5200

27 Ft. 4500 - 5200

5200 - 5800

5200 - 6000

6000 - 6200

6000 - 7100

Trailer Brake Controller

No resistor required.

Attach both leads to terminal B.

Setting

Break A way Switch

Brake Adjustment

Adjusting hole.

To tighten, turn clockwise.

To loosen, turn counterclockwise.

In the event of an accidental separation of the tow car and trailer, the break-away switch is a device which will set and lock the trailer brakes for a sufficient length of time to stop the trailer. The switch is activated when the small pin in the front of the unit is pulled out by the wire attached to it and to the car. This pin should be pulled out, lubricated with light household oil and replaced every 90 days. turbances caused by passing vehicles and accidental travel on and off the shoulder of the road. Because of its design, it will not react to any normal driving maneuver that is smoothly performed. However, it will inter¬ pret any maneuver that jerks the trailer as an indication of sway and the restraint felt from the short brake application will normally alert the driver to steer with greater care.

When the trailer is connected to the tow car, the break-away switch loop should be at¬ tached to the permanent frame of your hitch.

When disconnecting trailer from tow car, remove wire loop from the frame; do not remove pin from switch, because this will apply the trailer brakes.

An important feature of the system is an auto dash mounted light which illuminates each time the sway control applies the brakes. It also illuminates when the brakes are applied by the driver in normal braking. The intensity of the light increases as the braking effort is increased.

Airstream recommends that your brake system be checked and adjusted by a Certified

Service Center. However, in emergencies, to adjust brakes:

1. Remove the small rubber plug at the base of the backing plate on the brake drum.

2. Jack the wheel up so that you can spin it by hand. Tighten the brakes (using a brake adjusting tool or a screwdriver that has been bent to a 90° angle) until the wheel is locked, then back off until you have a free spinning wheel, which will be approxi¬ mately 8 notches.

3. Repeat this operation with all trailer wheels.

Frequent operation of the Sway Control indicates that the car-trailer combination is basically unstable and prone to excessive sway. The problem should be corrected; check for improper load distribution in the trailer, an inadequate hitch, insufficient or excessive tire pressure, etc.

Important: If at any time dash light remains on or Sway Control is continually applying trailer brakes, disconnect Sway Control unit at power source and correct problem.

The optional Tru Track Sway Control is a single package system which momentarily applies the trailer brakes when sway develops as the result of such occurrences as rapid maneuvers to avoid road obstacles, air dis¬

1 A

Loading

For the last 40 years, Airstream has been building trailers and have rarely found an instance where people have overloaded their trailer. Because it can happen we are giving you instructions for weighing your trailer. We are also providing you with an alternate method of determining the weight of your trailer without the use of scales. The follow¬ ing weight information and form will help you determine the actual weight of your trailer, with all its options and variable weights, and how much personal cargo weight can be added, staying within the weight ratings of your trailer.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Per Federal regulations, your trailer is placard¬ ed on the front roadside area with a gross vehicle weight rating and a gross axle weight rating. The gross vehicle weight rating is the maximum the trailer can weigh when it is being towed. The gross axle weight rating is the maximum load that can be on each axle when the trailer is being towed.

Note: The variable weights of the main and auxiliary holding tanks are not used because, under typical usage, if the water tank is full, there is storage capacity in the holding tanks.

As the water tank is emptied, the holding tanks are filled.

The diagram on the following page illustrates the use of scales in determining (1) your trailer’s total weight, (2) weight on axle assemblies and (3) weight on tongue.

Remove personal cargo which includes food, clothing, kitchen utensils, etc. from trailer.

Your trailer is now ready for weighing.

The allowable personal cargo, and placement within the trailer, may be determined by the following methods.

Before weighing trailer add all trailer’s vari¬ able weights which are full water tank, LPG tanks and water heater.

The trailer’s total weight is determined by placing the trailer, without tow vehicle, on a scale. This weight indicates your trailer’s total weight without personal cargo. The allowable personal cargo that you add to your trailer shall not exceed the difference between the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.) and this weight. Example: if the G.V.W.R. rating on the placard is 7100 lbs and the trailer’s total weight is 6100 lbs, your personal cargo

Trailer Weighing

1. Trailer’s Total Weight

(cannot exceed G.V.W.R.)

2. Trailer’s Weight on Axle Assemblies

(cannot exceed G.A.W.R.) may not exceed 1000 lbs (7100 - 6100 =

1000 ).

The allowable personal cargo, determined above, must be distributed in your trailer in such a manner that the Gross Axle Weight

Rating (G.A.W.R.) is not exceeded.

To determine this, it is necessary to load all of your allowable personal cargo (example above

1000 lbs total) and variable weights. Then hitch trailer to tow vehicle with load equaliz¬ ing hitch properly adjusted, see diagram page

25.

Place trailer on scale with both axles only on scale, see (2). If the weight on the axles exceeds the axle system G.A.W.R. then some of personal cargo must be redistributed for¬ ward in order to place some of this weight on the tongue.

The tongue weight should be between

10%-15% of the trailer’s total weight but must not exceed 1,000 lbs. Some tow vehicle manufacturers may restrict the amount of tongue load to a lower value. To determine tongue load, unhitch tow vehicle and place tongue hitch post on scale, see (3). The trailer must be properly loaded, as determined above, with your allowable personal cargo and variable weights.

3. Weight on

Trailer’s Tongue

Tongue Weight

Place a piece of wood of approximately the same thickness as the bathroom 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 center line of the jack extension. Place the scales so that an¬ other round piece can be exactly two feet from the center line of the jack extension in the other direction. Place a2x4or4x4on the two round pieces and screw the jack extension down on the top of the 2x4 until the tongue of the trailer is supported by it.

Multiply the scale reading by three. This will be the tongue weight of your trailer. If you exceed the capacity of the bathroom scales,

2 ft.- r

-—1

Ft.—h

Bathroom Scale Wood

A scale which has a lower weight limit than your tongue load, such as a bathroom scale, may be used to check the tongue weight by using the following method (see illustration): increase the two foot dimension to three or four or more feet but always multiply the scale reading by the total number of feet between the wood and scales.

Caution: Be sure trailer is level when you read scales.

An alternate method for determining the weight of your trailer, without the use of scales, is by using the following information and form.

Before you fill in the blank form that pertains to your trailer, please read the sample form, page 18, to see what type of information will be needed.

Next add ITEM 1 and ITEM 2. This becomes

ITEM 4, Column A (i.e. 5895 lbs). This is the sum total of your trailer’s Factory Weight plus the Options and Variable Weights.

Next enter in ITEM 5, Column A (i.e. 7100 lbs), your trailer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rat¬ ing (G.V.W.R.). This information is on the placard located on the front road side area of your trailer which corresponds to information on Chart A, page 20 .The Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating is the maximum the trailer can weigh when it is being towed. Next subtract

ITEM 4, Column A from ITEM 5 Column A; this amount indicates the Total Maximum

Personal Cargo that can be added to your trailer (i.e. 1205 lbs). Under no circumstances shall the G.V.W.R. be exceeded.

First enter the model length, type of beds, and type of bathroom of your trailer on the first line (i.e. 31 Ft. Twin Rear Bath).

Column A

Column A represents the Total Maximum

Personal Cargo weight that can be added to your trailer. Personal Cargo includes food supplies, clothing, other personal items, etc.

Find the Factory Weight of your trailer, Chart

A, page 20 and enter it across from ITEM 1

Column A (Factory Weight = weight without options and variable weights (i.e. 5035 lbs).

Next fill in the total weights of the options and variable weights with which your trailer is equipped. This information is on Charts B, C, or D, pages 21, 22, 23. Add all of the weights together and this total becomes ITEM 2,

Column A (i.e. 860 lbs).

Column B

Column B represents the Recommended

Personal Cargo that can be added to your trailer’s tongue. Find the Factory Tongue

Weight of your trailer and enter it in ITEM 1

Column B (Factory Tongue = weight without options and variable weights, (i.e. 490 lbs).

This information is on Chart A page 20.

Column B has + weight and - weight. Due to the location of optional items within the trailer, their weight will either have a + weight or - weight effect on the tongue. If the option is behind the axle system, or rear of trailer, it will tend to have a - weight, or lifting effect on the tongue; if the option is forward of the axle system, or the front of trailer, it will have a + weight or loading effect on the tongue.

Next fill in + weights or - weights of the options and variable weights with which your trailer is equipped, indicated in the Tongue

Weight Columns on Chart B, C or D

Next total both the + weight (i.e. 217 lbs) and

- weight (i.e. 65 lbs) columns and find the difference between the two columns; this becomes ITEM 2 Column B (i.e. + 152 lbs).

Next add ITEM 1 Column B and ITEM 2

Column B; this becomes ITEM 4 (i.e. 642 lbs). This is the total of your trailer’s Factory

Tongue Weight, plus the weight of the Options and Variable Weights on the tongue. Next enter in ITEM 5 Column B 12V6% of your trailer’s G.V.W.R. (i.e. .125 x 7100 = 888); this information is located on Chart A page

20 .

Next subtract ITEM 4 Column B from ITEM

5 Column B and the amount indicates the amount of Recommended Personal Cargo that can be added to your trailer’s tongue (i.e. 246 lbs).

Chart B, C or D pages 21, 22, 23. Add all of the weights together and this total becomes

ITEM 2, Column C (i.e. 708 lbs).

Next calculate 34% of ITEM 5 Column B (i.e.

.34 x 888 = 302). This becomes ITEM 3

Column C and represents the amount of tongue weight that is transferred to the trailer’s axle system when properly hitched with a load equalizing hitch assembly. (The remaining 66% is transferred to the tow vehicle.) Next add ITEM 1 Column C, ITEM 2

Column C, and ITEM 3 Column C; this becomes ITEM 4 Column C (i.e. 5555 lbs).

This is the sum total of your trailer’s Factory

Axle Weight, the weight of the Options and

Variable Weights on the axle system, and 34% of the tongue weight. Next enter in ITEM 5

Column C the sum of your trailer’s Gross

Axle Weight Rating (G.A.W.R. — i.e. 3200 +

3200 = 6400 lbs).

The maximum tongue load must not exceed

1000 pounds. Some tow vehicles may restrict the amount of tongue load to a lower value.

The tongue load is a total of the weight in

ITEM 4 Column B plus your personal cargo.

This information is on the placard on the front roadside area of your trailer which corresponds to information on Chart A page

Column C

Column C represents the Maximum Personal

Cargo that can be added to your trailer’s axle system. Find the Factory Axle Weight of your trailer and enter it in ITEM 1 Column C (i.e.

4545 lbs — Factory Axle Weight = weight without options and variable weights). This information is on Chart A page 20. Next fill in the axle system weights of the options and variable weights with which your trailer is equipped from the Axle System columns on

The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maxi¬ mum load that can be carried on the axle system when the trailer is being towed. Next subtract ITEM 4 Column C from ITEM 5

Column C. The remainder is the amount of total Maximum Personal Cargo that can be added to your trailer’s axle system (i.e. 845 lbs).

Under no circumstances shall the G.A.W.R. be exceeded.

Sample Form

Model: 3/

FT TWIN

- PEAR

5ATH

Factory Weight — w.o. options and variable weights

Factory Axle Weight

- w.o. options and variable weights

Factory Tongue Weight - w.o. options and variable weights

Options:

Air Conditioner

Auxiliary Main Step

B.A.L. Jacks

Battery Charger

Bunk Bed (each)

Entertainment Group

Hanging Wardrobe (each)

L-Front Lounge

Micro Wave Oven

Refrigerator RM-77

Refrigerator RM-100

Safety Group

Space Locker (long)

Space Locker (short)

Spare Tire Bracket

Spare Tire

T.V. Antenna

Vacuum Cleaner

Waste Tank — Auxiliary (tank and pan only)

Window

—

Dual Pane

Window — Vista View

Variable Weights:

Water Heater

Water Tank

Column A

Maximum Personal

Cargo Total

(includes axle systems & tongue)

Item 1

5035

156

ft

17 b to bO

34-

373

WWk

L V\JI

Column B

Recommended Personal Cargo on Tongue

Item 1

+ Weight

-2Jo

to

11 1 440 \

!4-

—30

-35

Column C

Maximum Personal Cargo on Axle System

Item 1 t2~4

4- a

2jO

U8>

7L7b

1 8

L.P.G. (tank and liquid) 7 6>AL- 5TEtzL- TANki

Item 2

Item 3

56 50 Co?

Total 860

► 060 + z i~r - t/5

= 152-

34% of Item 5 Column B —

►

—

►

—

►

—

►

Item 4

Item 5

Item 1 & 2 Total

G.V.W.R.

5845 rtoo

—

70&

502-

I Add Item 1 & 2 64-2- -Add Item 1,2, 3 5 555

Enter 1 7Vi% G.V.W.R. 986 G.A.W.R.

6 4-00

Enter Item 4 and subtract from Item 5 51895' -642. -J

Maximum Personal Cargo \ 1245 n

Recommended Personal Cargo on Tongue -

►

2.4b

Maximum Personal Cargo on Axle System-

► -— -

►

5555 -

♦

045 1

Blank Form

Model:

Column A

Maximum Personal

Cargo Total

(includes axle systems & tongue)

Item 1

1 1

Column B

Recommended Personal Cargo on Toi^ue

Factory Weight — w.o. options and variable weights

Factory Axle Weight - w.o. options and variable weights

Factory Tongue Weight - w.o. options and variable weights

Options:

Air Conditioner

Auxiliary Main Step

B.A.L. Jacks

Ba ttery Charger

Bunk Bed (each)

Entertainment Group

-m--*

►

-m-

Item 1

II 1-1

+ Weight - Weight

LFront Lounge

Micro Wave Oven

Refrigerator RM-77

Refrigerator RM-100

Safety Group

Space Locker (long)

Space Locker (short)

Spare Tire Bracket

Spare Tire

T.V. Antenna

Vacuum Cleaner

Waste Tank — Auxiliary (tank and pan only)

Window — Dual Pane

Window — Vista View

Variable Weights:

Water Heater

Water Tank

—

Column C

Maximum Personal Cargo on Axle System

Item 1 r~-*

L.P.G. (tank and liquid)

Item 2

Item 3

Total + -

34% of Item 5 Column B

► ►

Item 1 & 2 Total —| Add Item 1 & 2 Item 4

Item 5 G.V.W.R.

Enter Item 4 and subtract from Item 5

Enter 12%% G.V.W.R.

Add Item 1, 2, 3

G.A.W.R.

-J

Maximum Personal Cargo _

Recommended Personal Cargo on Tongue-*"-

►

♦

i_

Maximum Personal Cargo on Axle System —

►

—

►

—

►

—

► i r . i

Chart A: Weights and Ratings

Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating

G.V.W.R. Model

21 Ft. 4500

23 Ft. T 4800

Single

Axle D 4800

23 Ft. T

Tandem

Axle D

5800

T 5800

ZD 1 1.

D 5800

27 Ft. T 6200

Rear

Bath D 6200

27 Ft.

Center

Bath

6200

29 Ft. T 7100

Rear

Bath D 7100

29 Ft. T 7100

Center

Bath D 7100

31 Ft. T 7100

ReEr

Bath D 7100

31 Ft. T 7100

Center

Bath D 7100

4575

4855

4850

4795

4765

5035

5065

4975

4970

Factory Weight

Without Options

Or Variable Weights

Allowable Additional

Total Weight

Incl. Personal Cargo

3390 1110

1380 3420

3460

3745

1340

3800

4110

2055

2000

1690

4190

4575

4600

1610

1625

1600

1625

2245

2250

2305

2335

2065

2035

2125

2130

5600

6400

Gross Axle

Weight Rating

G.A.W.R.

(Axle System)

4080

5200

5600

Factory Axle

Weight

(Axle System)

Allowable

Additional

Weight

(Axle System)

2970

2840

2890

3155

3230

1110

1240

1190

2045

1970

1700 3500

3560

4060

4100

1640

1540

1500

4024

4340

4365

4145

4130

4545

4570

4325

4280

1576

2060

2036

2255

2270

1855

1830

2075

2120

550

T 515

D 485

T 650

D 635

T' 490

D 495

T 650

D 690

Factory Tongue

Weight Without

Options Or

Variable Weights

D 420

T 580

D 570

T 590

D 570

T 610

D 630

T 515

D 500

*Allowable additional weight includes all options and accessories, L.P.G., T- Twin Bed Models water, waste, food supplies, clothing, other personal cargo, etc. D= Double Bed Models

Chart B: Land Yacht

Optional Equipment

Variable Weights

21 Ft.

Single

Axle

Tongue

Air Conditioner

Auxiliary Main Step

B.A.L. Jacks

Battery Charger

L-Front Lounge

L.P.G. 5 gal. Steel Tanks and Liquid

L.P.G. 7 gal. Steel Tanks and Liquid

L.P.G. 7% gal. Alum. Tanks & Liquid

L.P.G. 10 gal. Alum. Tanks & Liquid

Micro Wave Oven

Refrigerator RM-77

Refrigerator RM-100

Safety Group

Space Locker — Long

Space Locker — Short

Spare Tire Bracket

Spare Tire

T.V. Antenna

Vacuum- Cleaner

Water Tank — Liquid Only

Water Heater — Liquid Only

Waste Tank-Auxiliary Tank & Pan Only

Windows — Dual Pane

Windows — Vista View

Liquid weights indicate full container NA — Not Available

140

1 1

-3

346

-9

74 -24

-42

-1

Variable

373

Variable

150

Variable

23 Ft. 23 Ft. Twin 23 Ft. Double 25 Ft. Twin 25 Ft. Double

Single

Axle

140

-1

1 1

2 8

1 1

-5

244 129

84 -24

Tongue

Axle

System Tongue

Axle

System Tongue

Axle

System

Axle

System

12 128 178 -28

8 3

60 0

178

-28

128

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA wsm

58 -13 48 -3 48 -3

11 6 11 6 11 6 11

0 10 0 0 10

NA NA

1 1

-4

26 -11

308

84 -24

34 4

8 2

NA NA

308

46 4

84 -24

-6

-11

8 2

NA NA

300

-5

20 12

82 -23

300

-5

82 -23

Chart C: International Rear Bath

Optional Equipment

Variable Weights

Air Conditioner

Auxiliary Main Step

B.A.L. Jacks

Battery Charger

Bunk Bed

Entertainment Group

Hanging Wardrobe

L-Front Lounge

L.P.G. 7 gal. Steel Tank & Liquid

L.P.G.

IVi gal. Alum. Tank & Liquid

L.P.G. 10 gal. Alum. Tank & Liquid

Micro Wave Oven

Refrigerator RM-77

Refrigerator RM-100

Safety Group

Space Locker — Long

Space Locker — Short

Spare Tire Bracket

Spare Tire

T.V. Antenna

Vacuum Cleaner

Water Tank — Liquid Only

Water Heater — Liquid Only

Waste Tank—Auxiliary Tank&PanOnly

Windows — Dual Pane

Windows — Vista View

27 Ft. Twin 27 Ft. Double 29 Ft. Twin 29 Ft. Double 31 Ft. Twin 31 Ft. Double

Total

Weight

150

373

Variable

Axle

System

Tongue

Axle

System

Tongue

Axle

System

Tongue

Axle

System

Tongue

Axle

System

Tongue

Axle

System

Tongue

266

128

21 128

-38 128

-17 62

11 6

0 NA

NA NA

21 120

-38 114

-17 46

1 1 6

132

44 16

-24 114 -24

-1

-7

124

50 10

120 -30

-5

124

120

NA NA NA 64 6 62 8 60 10 60 10

20 64 20

Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.

2 4 2 4 2 4 ggg

2 4 2

2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2

-2

22 -2 22 -2 mm

-2 18 -2

7 2 7

3 2 3 3 mm

2 13 2 13

2 13 2 13 2 13

3 nm

266 109 mm mm

46 14 46 mm

3 2

-18

4 mm wm ■

■

ESI EEB

■

97 , ; | 97

-35 -35 mm ■

-30

5 5 5

10 6 14 14 14 ■ 14

-30

-5

1 1

Liquid weights indicate full container. NA — Not Available

Std.— Standard Equipment

Chart D: International Center Bath

Optional Equipment

Variable Weights

Air Conditioner

Auxiliary Main Step

B.A.L. Jacks

Battery Charger

Bunk Bed

Entertainment Group

Hanging Wardrobe

L-Front Lounge

L.P.G. 7 gal. Steel Tank & Liquid

L.P.G. IVz gal. Alum. Tank & Liquid

L.P.G. 10 gal. Alum. Tank & Liquid

Micro Wave Oven

Refrigerator RM-77

Refrigerator RM 100

Safety Group

Space Locker — Long

Space Locker — Short

Spare Tire Bracket

Spare Tire

Vacuum Cleaner

Water Tank — Liquid Only

Water Heater — Liquid Only

Windows — Dual Pane

Windows — Vista View

R | 1 27 Ft. Double

29 Ft. Twin 29 Ft. Double 31 Ft. Twin 31 Ft. Double

150

Axle

System

Tongue

Axle

System

Tongue

Axle

System

Tongue

Axle

System

Tongue

Axle

System

Tongue

130

-25 ii

128

Variable

373

35 5 35 5

58 6

1—1

mm

56 14 56

Std. Std.

28 Std.

2 4

22 4

2 8

NA NA NA

NA NA NA NA

7 7 2 2

14 46 14 46

274

| -•20 100 -17 100

mm

3 57 3 57

8 60 5 60 Variable

Variable ■

8 54 4 56

128

1 1

132

Std.

Std. Std.

4 2

8 2

| NA

282

102

-19

-2

132

Std.

282

102

-19

5 9

Std.

-2

Liquid weights indicate full container. NA — Not Available

Std.— Standard Equipment

Tire Inflation Pressure (PSI) Cold Inflation

Model

7.00 x 15

6 Ply Tires

21 & 23 Ft.

Single Axle

N.R.

23, 25, 27 Ft.

Dual Axle

35 PSI

29, 31 Ft.

Dual Axle

40 PSI

*N.R. Not recommended by tire manufacturer

7.00 x 15

8 Ply Tires

60 PSI

N.R.

7.00 x 15 XC

Steel Radial Tires

N.R.

50 PSI

55 PSI

Tire Changing

Tires

Your Airstream is equipped at the factory with name brand trailer tires. Airstream dealers cannot make adjustments to tires. This must be done by a dealer who handles that particular brand. If you ever have tire prob¬ lems, check the local telephone directory for the nearest dealer.

To get the maximum performance from your tires check the air pressure often, but only when the tires are cool. Never bleed out air immediately after driving. Recommended tire pressures vary with models, tire type and size.

For specific pressures refer to the table.

It is also important to periodically check on the tightness of the lug bolts. They should be tightened to a torque of 90-95-ft.-lbs. on both

94 the steel and forged aluminum wheels. Care should be taken at all times when handling the forged aluminum wheel because of pos¬ sible damage to its appearance.

Axle allows a four wheel unit to be safely towed on three wheels for a short distance

(100 miles maximum) and only at a low speed

(30 MPH). Be especially cautious in crossing holes or dips in the road. It is good practice to set your rear view mirrors so that you can observe your tires at all times.

In a warm climate, park out of the sun whenever possible. In desert regions use the tire covers to prevent ultra-violet deteriora¬ tion to tires.

To change a tire with a jack, see the label affixed to the underbelly just to the rear of the wheels. This indicates the proper jack placement. On tandem axle models a flat tire may be changed without the aid of a jack.

Drive the unit up a ramp 8” wide, 6” high and about 3 feet long at the base (see photo).

All tire, wheel, hub and drum assemblies are dynamically balanced at the factory. Be sure to rebalance the tire, wheel, hub and drum assemblies each time a tire is changed or rotated.

In an emergency remove the flat tire and the independent suspension of the Dura-Torque

Tire Load and Inflation Pressure Notes

1. Tire inflation pressure may increase as much as 6 pounds per square inch (PSI) when hot.

2. For sustained high speed driving over 65

MPH, with truck type tires cold inflation pressures must be increased 10 PSI above those specified in the above table for the load being carried. The total increase in cold inflation pressures shall not exceed 10

PSI above those specified in the above table for the load being carried.

3. Cold tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been inoperative for 3 hours or more, or driven less than 1 mile. Hot tire infla¬ tion pressure: after vehicle has been driven

10 miles or at speeds of more than 60 miles per hour.

Hitching Up

Hitching up your Airstream trailer is some¬ thing that will become almost second nature with practice. The following section includes proper hitch load distribution and a pro¬ cedure for hitching up.

Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution

Proper Installation

The electric jack is strongly recommended for anyone who, for any reason, should not physically exert himself. Available as a factory option or through the Wally Byam

Stores, the electric jack makes hitching and unhitching a much easier operation.

Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution

When a trailer is hitched up properly to a tow vehicle, with a load equalizing hitch, 1/3 of the trailer weight will be on the trailer’s axles and 2/3 will be transferred to the tow vehicle.

1/3 of this weight transfer will be carried by the front wheels and 1/3 by the rear wheels of the tow vehicle (see diagram). Thus, the tire loading of each wheel on the tow vehicle will be increased by 1/6 of the trailer weight. The tire air pressure of the tow vehicle should be increased to compensate for this additional weight. Refer to the vehicle’s owners manual for this information.

The tongue load should be approximately

10% to 15% of G.V.W.R. and under no condition exceed the hitch rating. Your hitch rating information should be provided to you by your hitch installer.

Percentage of Tongue Load distributed to car and/or trailer wheels

Hitch Low

Hitch High

34% 33% 33%

0 to 20%

40 to 50%

60 to 90% -10 to +20%

-20 to +20% 40 to 70%

Steps for Hitching Up

1. Jack up the trailer hitch until there is clearance for the hitch ball to slide under, remove safety pin and raise the locking lever.

2. Back the car straight back to the hitch.

This can best be accomplished through the use of pre-arranged hand signals with the help of another person, but if you are hitching up by yourself we recommend the use of a hook-up view mirror.

3. Lower the trailer hitch onto the hitch ball; then close the locking lever and insert safety pin.

4. Now raise the trailer and car to the full height of the hitch jack and then attach the leveling bars. Lower the car and trailer. The hitch ball should be level to slightly higher

(see photo). Readjust leveling bars until this condition is correct. This will result in the best balance for towing and steering control as the weight equalizing hitch distributes the hitch load. Approximately 1/3 of the load is distributed onto the front wheels of the tow vehicle, 1/3 onto the rear wheels of the tow vehicle and 1/3 onto the trailer axle assembly.

With proper hitch installation and hitching up the bar should have a noticeable amount of deflection or bending (see photo 4.f.). A little practice with your rig will teach you how far to pull up the bar, and you may wish to mark the chain links that match your rig. Always choose level ground for checking correct hook-up. For further information see hitch manufacturers’ literature.

Power Jack

Break Away

Switch

Locking Lever

Safety Pin

Coupler

Note: If your car is equipped with adjustable load leveling air shocks, you must load the car first with typical luggage and passengers and bring it back to level. Then attach the trailer

Safety Chains

Dolly Wheel

Break Away

Switch Cable

Electrical

Connector

Leveling Bars

Hitching Up Equipment and adjust the load leveling bars. Otherwise the air shocks on your car will overload the rear wheels.

The hitch ball on your car should be installed at a height of 19-1/2” to the top of the hitch ball, measured when the car is loaded.

A low hitch ball increases tailwagging tenden¬ cies by lowering the nose of the trailer thus changing the center of support for the trailer and reducing the weight on the front wheels of the car.

5. Plug in the electrical connector cord and check running, directional, and brake lights.

The electrical connector cord should be com-

pletely removed and stored when not in use.

6. Attach the break-away switch cable and the safety chains to the welded portion of the hitch or the car’s frame, but never to the removable ball mount. Cross the safety chains under the hitch.

7. Retract the hitch jack completely for maximum ground clearance. Remove the dolly wheel and jack pad, and stow them in the car’s trunk, along with leveling jack and other gear used when stopped. Never tow your trailer with the jack down or the dolly wheel on. Check that the fold-away step is up and that the main door is completely closed and locked for towing. If it is not locked the constant vibration of travel may cause it to open with possible damage.

8. Move the rig ahead about 50 feet and test the trailer brakes, then check the ground for forgotten objects. Regularly check the condi¬ tion of your tires, air pressure, and the tightness of the lug bolts. For specific tire pressures refer to page 24.

Towing Tips

A few hours of towing practice in a large empty supermarket parking lot will make pulling your Airstream over the road much easier. Line out two comers for both left and right turns. You may also use these corners to practice backing and parking. Observe that the tracks made by the trailer wheels are distinctly different from those made by your car. Studying this will make it easier for you to correct mistakes. Truck or trailer type fender or door grip rear view mirrors are a must for maximum visibility and in most

States they are required by law.

Tracking

You are now ready to tow. After checking the traffic, signal that you are about to pull away and start slowly. Look often in your mirrors, and observe the action of the trailer, then carefully move into the proper lane of traffic.

Remember that the trailer wheels will not follow the path of the car’s wheels, therefore, wider turns are necessary when turning to the left or to the right. shoulder, and let them pass. Your Airstream is designed to be towed easily at any legal speed, so if you are not careful you may be inclined to forget it is there. Your car brakes will automatically apply the trailer brakes first if properly adjusted. This will make you stop as if you were driving the car alone and keep your car and trailer in a straight line.

On freeways or expressways try to pick the lane you want, and stay in it. Always main¬ tain plenty of space between you and the car ahead, at least the length of the car plus trailer, for every ten miles per hour. Remem¬ ber that in order to pass another vehicle, you will need longer to accelerate. You must also allow for the length of the trailer when returning to the right hand lane. On a two lane road, cars will be lining up behind you because you travel at a lower speed. It is both courteous and sensible to signal, pull onto the

When trailering, you might encounter a tem¬ porary cooling system overload during severe conditions — such as hot days when pulling on a long grade, when slowing down after higher-speed driving, or driving long idle periods in traffic jams. If the hot indicator light comes on and you have your air condi¬ tioning turned on, turn it off. If the light doesn’t go off in about a minute, pull over in a safe place and put on your emergency brake. Don’t turn off the engine. Increase the engine idle speed. Lift the engine hood and check for fluid leaks at the radiator hoses, radiator or radiator overflow outlet. Check to see that all drive belts are intact and the fan is turning. Light should go off within one minute. When the light is out, proceed on the highway a little slower. Ten minutes later resume normal driving. Caution: Never open a radiator cap when the car is hot! Check the car coolant level when the car is cool.

When going downhill in dry weather, down shift so that engine compression will slow the whole rig down. Take dips and depressions in the road slowly and do not resume normal driving speeds until you are sure that the trailer wheels are clear of the dip.

On slippery pavement do not use engine drag to help slow down as this may cause the rear

Passing wheels of the car to skid. On icy pavement drive slowly and if you feel the car is skidding, gently apply the trailer brakes only.

This will bring the car and trailer back into a straight line. Chains do not help trailer wheels.

When driving in mud and sand let the momen¬ tum carry the rig through. Apply power gently and use as little as possible. Stay in the tracks of the vehicle ahead and keep the car in the highest possible gear. If you do get stuck it is best to tow out both car and trailer together without unhitching.

If you have to tow long distances over bad roads, the stones and gravel thrown back by your tires will dent and scratch the aluminum finish of your Airstream. To prevent this, use masking tape to secure heavy sheets of card¬ board to the lower front end of the trailer.

Despite the best hitch, you will notice that whenever a large bus or truck overtakes your rig the displaced air first pushes the trailer rear to the right and then affects the front.

Do not apply the brakes. Steer very slightly, momentarily, toward the bus or truck. This will compensate for the sway induced by the passing vehicle. If your trailer is equipped with the optional Sway Control, the brakes will automatically be applied in controlled increments to help compensate for this.

When stopping on a hill or slope, leaving your car in gear is not enough for stand-still-safety.

Chock the trailer wheels to be double sure.

Never use the break-away switch as a parking brake because it will burn out the magnets and drain the trailer battery.

In backing up, the important thing to remem¬ ber is to do everything slowly and to correct immediately if you see the trailer turning the wrong way. Concentrate on the rear of the trailer. With your car and trailer in a straight line, back up slowly and turn the bottom of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go. Watch out the window or in the mirror until the rear of the trailer is pointing in the desired direction. Then turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction.

Your car will be following the trailer in an arc. Straighten the car and trailer by turning the steering wheel more sharply, then when they are in line, straighten the steering wheel.

Always try to back to your left because the visibility is much better. (See illustration.)

When you don’t make it on the first try it is usually much easier to pull forward to your original position and start over.

Overnight Stop

Airstream owners have parked virtually every place imaginable from filling stations to farm lands. In time you will develop a knack for spotting wonderful little roadside locations by turning off the main highway and exploring.

There are many modern trailer parks includ¬ ing State, County and Federal parks with good facilities, where you may obtain hook¬ ups of electrical, water and sewer connections. Directories are published which describe in detail these parks and tell what is available in the way of services and hookups.

On overnight or weekend trips, chances are you will not use up the capacity of the sewage holding tank, deplete the water supply or run down the battery which supplies the 12 volt current.

On a longer trip, when you have stayed where sewer connections and utility hook-ups were not available, it will be necessary for you to stop from time to time to dispose of the waste in the holding tank and replenish the water supply. Many gas stations (chain and individually owned) have installed sanitary dumping stations for just this purpose. Book¬ lets are available which list these dumping stations.

When stopping for the night your Airstream is built to be safely parked in any spot that is relatively level and where the ground is firm.

Your facilities are with you, you are self- contained. Unless the car is needed for trans¬ portation, it is not necessary to unhitch. Try to pick as level a parking spot as possible.

Stabilizing jacks or blocks probably won’t be required for an overnight stay; however if you put the jack pad on the hitch jack and run the hitch jack down to take the weight off the car’s springs this will provide some stability. If you must park on a slope, park facing downhill; it is easier to level the Airstream this way. for cleanliness and also to be sure you haven’t left anything behind, turn off the gas supply petcock to the range and make sure every¬ thing is properly stowed. Use your Pre-Travel

Check List on page 78 and you are ready for more travel adventure.

All you need to do to enjoy the self-contained luxury of your Airstream is to:

1. Light the water heater, refrigerator and furnace pilots if required. See pages 52-60 for complete details on LPG system and gas operated appliances.

2. Turn on range gas supply and light the pilot.

Before moving on, check your campsite, both

Extended Stay

Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very different from making a weekend excur¬ sion. Since everything you need is right at hand you are at home wherever you go. When packing for an extended trip take everything you need, but only what you need.

When you plan to stay in the same place for several days, weeks, or months, you will want your trailer to be as level and steady as possible. Check the attitude of your Air- stream with a small spirit level set on the inside work counter or the trailer hitch

“A-Frame.” If a correction is necessary then you must level from side to side first. This can be done most easily up a small ramp consist¬ ing of 2” x 6” boards about four feet long and tapered at both ends. (See photo) We do not recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling.

Trailer Leveling

Level from front to rear by disconnecting the hitch from the car, 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 from rolling. Use stabilizing jacks at all four corners, as shown, to eliminate the natural spring action of the axles. If you have B.A.L. stabilizing jacks

(optional) use the wrench, located in the hose carrier, to lower the two units on the low side. Bring trailer to a level position side to side. Lower opposite stabilizing units to a firm position.

1. Level from Side to Side

S H S

H - Hydraulic Jack Positions

S —B.A.L. Stabilizers

Spirit Level

Slrr

2. Level from Front to Rear

Water Hose Storage 120 Volt Electrical Cable

B.A.L. Stabilizing Jack City Water Hook-Up

Waste Drain Hose Hook-Up

Note: Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack as when.changing a tire or leveling on very rough terrain, always place the jack under the main frame rail. A label is provided to indicate the proper position for the jack.

Never use stabilizing jacks to lift the trailer.

Hook up to water by attaching a 1/2” minimum high pressure water hose to the city water service.

Plug the electrical cable, which is stored in the bumper storage compartment into the city power service. Be sure you have the wire grounded and have the proper polarity. See page 66 for technical details.

Hook your waste drain hose into the sewer disposal facility and attach to the drain outlet in your trailer. For details on this procedure refer to page 63.

Turn on gas supply; light the range and oven pilots, light the water heater, refrigerator and furnace pilots. See pages 52-60 for complete details on L.P.G. system and gas operated appliances.

Winter

Airstreaming

Traveling in an Airstream during the cold winter months can be one of the most exhilarating experiences in all trailering. When we speak of cold, we are talking about temperatures of zero to -10 degrees. Air- streams properly outfitted with dual-pane windows have been cold-soaked at -20 degrees with no adverse effects and with no real discomfort. Dual-pane side windows which are offered as an option, do not require storm windows. Dual-pane side windows, galley, bathroom and optional window shades im¬ prove the efficiency of the heating system.

Additionally, a battery charger (12 volt gener¬ ator) that operates off the trailer’s gas system, is available as an option. We recommend this option when you are planning extensive winter usage.

There are of course certain precautions which must be taken as you would in your own home in low temperatures.

1. There should be heat in the trailer at all times.

2. You must have a plentiful supply of propane gas.

3. If your stay is longer than overnight (and

34 you do not have the battery charger option), then you should endeavor to have

110 V electricity available. The battery

(fully charged) will not last more than about 10 hours in zero weather. Of course you can always run your car to recharge the battery and normally the battery will attain sufficient power to run another 3-4 hours by running your engine for approxi¬ mately 45 minutes to one hour at fast idle.

For more detailed information on the battery see page 68.

4. Minimize use of electricity if 110 volt power source is not available.

5. Your Airstream has forced air heating in the holding tank and trunk area. There is also heating around the water tank.

6. In extreme cold conditions and when 120 volt electricity is available, porcelain lamp receptacles, with 75 watt bulbs, and ade¬ quate wire guards, over bulbs, may be used. These should be permanently at¬ tached to the floor adjacent to the inside wall in the area between the inside wall of the trailer and the storage compartment below the front travel lounge. When lamps are in use this area should be emptied of all other items. This will give a more com¬ fortable feeling to the living room area and will minimize condensation.

7. Leave cabinet doors, bed doors and ward¬ robe doors slightly open at night to allow circulation of air in and around all furni¬ ture components.

8. For extended stays in cold weather, in¬ sulate the water line outside the trailer.

You should remember that low temperatures in combination with high winds cause an equivalent chill temperature much below what your thermometer is reading. For in¬ stance, with an outside temperature of zero degrees and the wind velocity of 10 miles per hour, the equivalent chill temperature is minus 20 degrees F.

There is no substitute for common sense in cold weather.

Storage and

Winterizing

When storing your trailer for short or long periods use the same precautions as you would in your own home in regard to perishables, ventilation and rain protection. In addition, for prolonged storage periods, flush out all the drain lines and the holding tanks.

Also, drain the entire water system including the water heater and the water storage tank.

Instructions for draining the water system are explained in the following paragraphs on winterizing.

Twice a year or after a long storage period, we suggest you take your unit in for a check-up and cleaning of the gas operated appliances.

The main consideration in winterizing is to guard against freezing damage to the hot and cold water systems, the waste drain system

(including the traps), the waste-holding tanks, the water heater and the battery. To com¬ pletely winterize your Airstream, follow this procedure:

1. Level the trailer from side to side and front to rear. Open all the faucets.

2. Turn the water pump switch to the OFF position.

3. Open all drain valves. On rear bath models, two are located in the rear trunk

(roadside), and three are under the galley sink. On center bath models, one is located under the bed on the roadside and three axe under the galley sink. On all models one is located on the water heater accessible through the exterior access panel.

4. While the water is draining from the system, open and flush the toilet flushing valve. Depress hand spray thumb button and hold the spray head below rim of the toilet and drain the hand spray line. There is danger of damage from freezing if water remains in these lines and valves. Drain all water from telephone showerhead flexible hose.

5. Remove water pump check valve, located between pump outlet flexible hose and copper tubing.

6. Lower the front of the trailer as far as the jack will allow until water ceases to drain, then crank the jack up as high as it will go and let any remaining water drain out the rear drain valves.

7. Disconnect the water pump inlet connec¬ tion, and with check valve removed, turn the pump by hand until all the water is expelled.

8. After the water has stopped running from the drain lines, apply air pressure at the city water inlet; be sure all drain valves and faucets are open. This will force any remaining water from the water heater and remove any water which may be trapped in low areas.

9. Pour a cup of antifreeze (Glycol) into the lavatory, sink, and tub drains to prevent freezing of water in traps.

10. Be sure to open the waste-holding tank drain valves and drain and flush the tanks thoroughly. (This is very important as the sewage in the tanks, if frozen, could seriously damage the tanks.)

11. Remove the lower portion of the water purifier, if your trailer is so equipped, and drain the purifier.

12. It is very important for optimum life of your battery to check it periodically and to keep it fully charged. This is especially true in winter months when the temper¬ ature may drop below freezing. Please refer to the battery section for more information on battery maintenance.

13. Remove any items (food cosmetics, etc.) from trailer interior that might be damaged by freezing — or might damage the trailer if containers break.

For additional winterizing protection add anti-freeze, approved, for drinking water sys¬ tems, to your water lines. This may be accomplished by reconnecting check valves,

(see step No. 7) and then disconnecting the flexible line from the water tank and inserting it into the anti-freeze that has been diluted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc¬ tions. Run water pump until anti-freeze solution fills all water lines and water heater.

Exterior Identification

No. Description Page No.

1. Roof vent.50

2. 120 volt outlet ..66

3. Air conditioner (optional) .49

4. Range exhaust vent .56

5. Main door light.76

6. Vista view window (optional).39

7. Cluster lights .76

8. L.P.G. tanks and regulator.52

9. Electric jack .26

No. Description Page No.

10. Coupler .26

11a. Battery compartment (rear bath) 68 lib. Battery compartment (ctr. bath). 68

12. Water inlet (tank) .61

13. Furnace vent .58

14. Main door step .38

15. Serial number plate . —

16. Exterior light.76

17. Load equalizing bars.26

No. Description Page No.

18. Electrical connector (towing) .74

19. Break away switch and cable .13

20. Safety chains ..26

21. Radio antenna (optional) .39

22. Clearance light.76

23. T.V. antenna (optional).39

24. Refrigerator vent.54

25. Cluster lights . 76

26. Stop, tail, turn and backup lights. 76

No. Description Page No.

27. B.A.L. stabilizing jacks (opt.) .32

28. Refrigerator access door .53

29a. Waste outlet (Int’l ctr. bath).63

29b. Waste outlet (Int’l rear bath/LY). 63

30. Battery charger (optional) .69

31. Water heater access panel . 60

32. Water inlet (city) .61

33. License plate light .76

34. Electrical inlet (city) .66

Exterior

The Airstream exterior has been covered by an acrylic lacquer finish providing years of environmental protection. Washing the ex¬ terior of your Airstream is similar to washing an automobile. Both have high quality finishes and certain precautions must be taken to protect them. Oil, grease, dust, and dirt may be removed by washing with any mild nonabrasive soap or detergent. Automatic dishwasher detergents and acid etch cleaners are too strong and should never be used.

Always clean your Airstream in the shade or on a cloudy day when the aluminum skin is cool. Cleaning should be followed by a thorough clean water rinse. Spots and streaks may be prevented by drying the unit with a chamois or a soft cloth.

Main & Screen Door Catches the spots individually, being careful not to scratch the aluminum.

After cleaning and drying, a good grade of nonabrasive automotive paste or liquid wax will increase the life of the finish, especially in coastal areas where the finish is exposed to salt air or in polluted industrial areas. It will also protect the shell from minor scratches and make subsequent cleaning easier. Wax should normally be applied every three to six months.

It is important to remove sap, seeds, gum, resin, asphalt, etc., as soon as possible after they appear by washing and rewaxing. Sun¬ light and time will bake-harden these mate¬ rials making them almost impossible to remove without heavy buffing. If asphalt remains on the trailer after washing, use a small amount of kerosene on a rag and wipe

For small areas of damage to the acrylic protective coating, or where oxidation is beginning to occur, remove all traces of the acrylic coating with a good grade of lacquer solvent and then thoroughly clean the aluminum with an aluminum cleaner. Then respray the area with clear acrylic lacquer. All items needed for these minor repairs to the exterior shell are available at Wally Byam

Stores. For extensive refinishing we recom¬ mend that you contact an Airstream Service

Center or the factory for instructions or to arrange for factory service. To keep your trailer looking new, paint the “A Frame,”

L.P.G. tanks, and rear frame periodically, by brushing on aluminum lacquer or, if possible, by spraying.

Each time you connect the 7-way electrical connector check for dirt and corrosion. Keep the contacts clean with “Spra-Kleen”.

Fold Away Step

It is important that the main door be com¬ pletely closed and locked during towing. If it is not locked the constant vibration of travel may cause it to open with possible damage.

For your security the lock has been designed as a dead bolt. For this reason never try to shut the door when it is locked. The door is properly closed when the handle is firm. If the door is difficult to open, push in to release the latch. When the door swings open it will automatically latch against the side of the trailer.

The screen door latches to the main door or operates independently using the same type latch that holds the main door open.

To operate the Fold-Away Step just press down the latch on the right hand side and the step will automatically drop into position. To stow the step simply lift the front edge and then push it up under the trailer to its stowed position.

manner that ordinary windows are. Clean the seals with a damp cloth or mild detergent every three to six months taking care not to use strong solvents as they will damage the seals. A coat of natural silicone lubricant applied after the seal has dried will keep it flexible. Spread the lubricant evenly with a brush or finger, working it into the surface.

This is a good practice for all rubber seals in your Airstream. For replacement of a dam¬ aged window contact an Airstream Service

Center or the factory.

Window Operation

The extension step (optional) is permanently attached to the main step and when needed it is simply flipped out. Never travel with step lowered.

The double-pane side windows include metal- ized mylar tint. They eliminate the need for storm windows and improve the efficiency of the air conditioning system.

Screens are made of plastic for hard wear and easy maintenance. Clean with a damp cloth.

Note: They will melt at the point of contact if touched by a cigarette.

Your Airstream has a high strength safety glass front window that is stronger than car windshields. Inside this window is a second window of tempered glass. The combination represents a great improvement in safety and convenience and acts as a double pane for better temperature control.

Vistaview windows allow for interior lighting while maintaining privacy and are equipped with integral shades.

Factory recommended awnings give shade during trips and rallies. They are easy to operate and can be installed by your dealer.

The exterior windows in your trailer are of tempered safety plate glass. To open: release the two lever locks at the bottom, pull the two side operator handles toward the center and pull down until the window is in the desired position, and place the operators into one of the five positioning holes. To close: pull the two side operator handles toward the center and slowly lift.

The aluminum construction of your trailer creates a radio-shield and you will need outside antennas for perfect reception. This can be accomplished by a whip radio antenna or T.Y. antenna with an auto coupler.

These windows are cleaned in the same

An auto coupler (optional) enables you to utilize your T.V. antenna for AM-FM radio reception.

A telescoping whip radio antenna (optional) is available for the optional 12 volt AM-FM radio and should be professionally installed next to the front window roadside of your trailer on a swivel mount.

T.V. antenna (optional): The controls are in the ceiling directly below the antenna. To raise the antenna, turn hand crank clockwise until it stops. Then turn on TV set and select channel. While watching picture, push handle up toward ceiling and rotate antenna. If you hit a stop in rotation before the picture is clear, reverse rotation. You may have to readjust when changing channels. To close, reverse the direction of cranking. Check out¬ side that the antenna is folded and pointed straight forward.

Motorized TV antenna: The controls are located on the curbside wall just above the arm rest. To raise the antenna, depress the up button and hold it in place until the red light goes off. The antenna is now ready for rotating to the desired position. Press the top of the rotating button and rotate the antenna until you get the best possible TV picture. If you go too far, press the lower portion of the rotating button and the antenna will move in the opposite direction. To stow the antenna, press the bottom of the rotating button and allow the antenna to rotate until the red light goes off. The antenna is now ready for lowering so press the “lower” button and hold it until the red light goes off again. You are now ready for travel.

Floor Plans

No. Description Page No.

1. Electrical inlet-city .66

2. Waste outlet.63

3. Water inlet-city .61

4. Water heater .60

5. Bed light .50

6. Furnace .58

7. Water inlet-tank .61

8. Water pump.51

9. Table .46

10. Front lounge...45

11. Stereo AM/FM Radio/Tape

(optional) .48

12. 120 volt circuit breaker panel .67

13. Toilet.65

14. Univolt .66

15. Battery . 68

16. Range exhaust hood .56

17. Range and oven .56

18. Central control panel (optional).. 46

19. Sink .49

20. Refrigerator .53

21. Air conditioner (optional) .49

22. Clock and thermometer (optional) 48

23. L.P.G. tanks and regulator .52

24. Hitch .26

21 Ft. Double

23 Ft. Twin and Double

No. Description Page No.

1. Electrical inlet-city .66

2. Waste outlet.63

3. Water inlet-city .61

4. Toilet...65

5. Bed light .50

6. Water heater .60

7. Range exhaust hood .56

8. Central control panel (optional) . 46

9. Range and oven .56

10. Water inlet-tank .61

11. Furnace .58

12. Sink .49

13. Water pump .51

14. Front lounge.45

15. 120 volt circuit breaker panel .67

16. Univolt .66

17. Battery .68

18. Air conditioner (optional) .49

19. Refrigerator .53

20. Table .46

21. Stereo AM/FM Radio/Tape

(optional) .48

22. Clock and thermometer

(optional) .48

23. L.P.G. tanks and regulator .52

24. Hitch .26

25. Battery charger (optional) .69

25 Ft. Twin and Double — Rear Bath

27 Ft. Twin and Double — Rear Bath

Floor Plans

No. Description Page No.

1. Electrical inlet-city.66

2. Water inlet-city.61

3. 120 volt circuit breaker panel.67

4. Battery charger (optional).69

5. Waste outlet .63

6. Refrigerator .53

7. Table.46

8. Stereo AM/FM radio/tape

(optional) .48

9. Front lounge. 45

10. Water heater.60

11. Toilet .65

12. Air conditioner (optional).49

13. Sink .49

14. Water inlet — tank ..61

15. Water pump .51

16. Univolt.66

17. Battery.68

18. Central control panel .46

19. Range and oven.56

20. Range exhaust hood.56

21. Furnace. 58

22. Clock and thermometer .48

23. L.P.G. tanks and regulator .52

24. Hitch.26

27 Ft. Double — Center Bath

No. Description Page No.

1. Electrical inlet-city.66

2. Water inlet-city.61

3. 120 volt circuit breaker panel.67

4. Bed light.50

5. Battery charger (optional).69

6. Waste outlet .63

7. Refrigerator .53

8. Table .46

9. Stereo AM/FM radio/tape

(optional).48

10. Front lounge.45

11. Water heater.60

12. Toilet .65

13. Air conditioner (optional).49

14. Sink .49

15. Water inlet-tank .61

16. Water pump .51

17. Univolt.66

18. Battery.68

19. Central control panel .46

20. Range and oven.56

21. Range exhaust hood.56

22. Furnace.58

23. Clock and thermometer .48

24. L.P.G. tanks and regulator .52

25. Hitch.26

29 Ft. Twin and Double — Center Bath

31 Ft. Twin and Double — Center Bath

Floor Plans

No. Description Page No.

1. Electrical inlet-city.66

2. Waste outlet.63

3. Water inlet-city.61

4. 120 volt circuit breaker panel.67

5. Toilet ..65

6. Water heater.60

7. Battery charger (optional).69

8. Refrigerator .53

9. Table.46

10. Stereo AM/FM radio/tape

(optional).48

11. Front lounge.45

12. Battery.68

13. Univolt.66

14. Bed light.50

15. Oven.56

16. Air conditioner (optional).49

17. Sink .49

18. Water inlet-tank .61

19. Water pump .51

20. Range exhaust hood.56

21. Range.56

22. Central control panel .46

23. Furnace.58

24. Clock and thermometer .48

25. L.P.G. tanks and regulator .52

26. Hitch.26

29 Ft. Twin and Double — Rear Bath

31 Ft. Twin and Double — Rear Bath

A A

Lounge Into Bed 1. Bunk Bed

Interior

The Airstream interior has been designed for comfort, convenience, durability and appear¬ ance. An understanding of the operational procedures and maintenance techniques of the interior appointments will add to your pleasure as well as the long life of your trailer.

Drapery, upholstery and mattress covers must be professionally dry cleaned with a mild, pure, water-free solvent. However, a water based cleaning agent or water based foam may be used on the upholstery.

Your Airstream upholstery is treated with

Scotchgard® and will repel moisture. Minor spills may be removed by blotting. Avoid rubbing as this will work soil into the fabric.

To convert the lounge into a bed, pull the back cushion down toward you onto the seat.

Grasp the front rail of the seat in the center, lift it slightly and pull it out until it stops.

Lay the back cushion down to finish the bed.

To return, reverse this process.

The bunk beds (optional), located in the bedroom, serve as the bolster for the bed when not in use.

3. Bring bolster filler up to horizontal posi¬ tion and attach both straps onto bracket on ceiling.

To lower bunk:

1. Release straps.

2. Rotate bolster filler into latched position.

3. Lower bolster down against wall.

In order to place bunk into sleeping position:

1. Depress latch (A) located on the center back side of the bolster.

2. With latch depressed pull up on fabric loop

(B) located on the center front bottom of bolster. This will allow bolster filler to hinge down.

Make beds in the usual way, using fitted sheets % bed size. The space behind the rear cushion is ideal for storing bedding for both front travel lounges and side pull-out beds. An easy method of storing bedding is to remove and store pillows and then fold back the ends of the bedding neatly to expose about 2” of the mattress; then, starting from the edge nearest to you, roll up the bedding as tightly

Table Opening 1. 2 as possible towards the back wall. Raise the rear cushion to its normal position.

To stow simply reverse the procedure and unlock the leg and drop the table to the wall.

Additional storage is provided behind the table compartment. To make fixed twin beds, lift mattress slight¬ ly, pull it away from the wall and then tuck bedding in along wall. Note: Please do not launder mattress ticking; it has to be dry cleaned to prevent shrinkage.

The below bed storage is available on fixed twin models for additional storage of bedding and linen or fishing and hunting gear.

The hanging wardrobe (optional), located over the foot of the bed, increases storage for short items like shirts, blouses, skirts and short coats.

To open the table, lift the table into a horizontal position, depress latch and pull the folding leg down until it locks in position. To extend the table pull out on the latch underneath the table right next to the leg and lift the table and leg slightly off the floor.

Now pull the extension frame and leg out as far as they will go. Release the catch on the extension table leaf and rotate it over onto the extended frame. By raising the leg the entire table can be slid forward and aft for your seating comfort.

A space locker attached to the roof lockers is available for additional storage space for bedding, etc. in the bedroom.

All the drawers are removable allowing you storage flexibility and ease of packing and unpacking. Wardrobe catches are self-locking and they may be opened by sliding the touch plate away from the door opening.

When attaching wall hung improvements, like hooks for clothing, bookshelves and extra towel racks, secure with half-inch No. 8 sheet metal screws with flat binder heads, make holes in the aluminum inner walls with a small hand drill (No. 30 drill bit).

The Central Control Panel, located in the galley roof locker of your unit, contains the necessary instrumentation to monitor your

Airstream’s systems.

The panel light switch lights the gauges.

The battery condition tester has a switch which operates a meter indicating: Good, fair and low condition. (This meter does not indicate true battery state of charge while you

it_uicm

L- Full

Between % and Full

Between Vz and -%

Between 14 and Vi

Between Empty and 'A

Below Bed Storage Central Control Panel Water Tank and Holding Tank Gauges are hooked-up to 120 volt city power.) When it shows low condition, you should take every reasonable step to conserve power by using as few lights as possible and switching as soon as practical with the tow vehicle charging system, trailer battery charger (12 volt gener¬ ator) or connection to 120 volt power.

Central Control Panel, this switch is located in the galley area. For a complete discussion of the pump, please refer to page 61.

The water tank, main holding tank and auxiliary holding tank gauges indicate the amount of liquid in their respective tanks.

Press the appropriate switch and the gauge will indicate in one of the five positions (see diagram).

The ammeter indicates whether the trailer battery is being charged. If discharge is indicated, reduce your power usage. The

Univolt System charges the battery only to the extent of any surplus over and above the electrical demands you make. The battery will not be able to recharge until the power usage is reduced. Therefore, before leaving on a trip, conserve power usage the night before to insure a fully charged battery.

The needle position may be slightly off the indicated mark due to varying voltage in the

Univolt System. With a partially discharged trailer battery, the needle would be to the left of dot. A higher voltage would move the needle to the right of the dot. Under these conditions the correct tank level is indicated by the closest dot.

The water pump switch, when on, also lights the indicator light. On trailers without a Before leaving the factory the tank level gauges are calibrated. Periodic recalibration may be necessary due to mineral deposits on tank probes. In rare cases, when the water tank has been filled with very pure water, as from a mountain stream, the gauge needle will not align with an indicator dot. This can be corrected by recalibration. To recalibrate any of the three tank gauges: fill the tank to its maximum capacity with water. Press switch and align gauge needle to the middle of the F dot by turning adjustment screw. This screw, located in a hole directly below meter, may be turned with a narrow blade screwdriver.

Accumulation of oxides, dirt, etc. may pre¬ vent alignment of needle with dot. In this case remove probes and scrape clean. Apply sealant to thread area only and replace probes. Care must be taken to keep probes free of sealant.

The power-on light will glow automatically

Clock and Thermometer Stereo Tape and AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio Fuse when you are hooked up to city power. This light and the polarity warning light are your checks on a proper 120 volt connection.

Access to the rear of the Central Control

Panel is necessary for replacement of panel light bulbs and the Central Control Panel fuse.

To remove Central Control Panel: remove 2 screws that secure the filter to the range exhaust hood housing and drop it out, remove

4 screws up inside range exhaust hood, remove range exhaust fan knob from lever by pulling straight out on knob, remove screws on side panel inside roof locker, and pull electrical connector apart.

The clock is operated by a ‘C’ cell battery which will last from nine months to a year.

Battery replacement and time reset is located at the rear of the clock.

The thermometer indicates the outside tem¬ perature, and the minimum and maximum temperatures reached since the last setting.

The lowest temperature reached the night before and the highest temperature reached during the day may be determined by re¬ setting the pointers the night before. To reset the pointers turn the center adjusting knob on the bezel clockwise and counterclockwise until the pointers are against the temperature hand. Do not apply excessive pressure against the temperature hand.

A Motorola AM-FM stereo radio and a com¬ bination Motorola Stereo AM-FM radio with

8 track stereo tape player are available. The

“fadar” control allows the front speakers to be turned on by themselves, or the rear speakers by themselves, or any combination of front or rear speakers.

To operate the AM-FM Stereo Radio:

1. Push on/off selector button in and radio/ tape selector button in.

2. Push band selector button in for FM; out for AM.

3. Adjust volume control to desired listening level.

4. Tune in desired station. On FM stereo signals the FM stereo indicator will light.

5. Adjust tone control for desired bass or treble response. Adjust balance control for desired sound level between speakers.

To Operate the 8 Track Stereo Tape:

1. Push on/off selector button in and radio/ tape selector button out.

2. Insert the 8 track cartridge into the tape slot (dial scale will open inward); insert cartridge open end first, label side up, until it is firmly seated in mechanism.

3. Adjust volume control to desired listening

Air Conditioner Ducts and Filter level.

4. Adjust tone control for desired bass or treble response. Adjust balance control for desired sound level between speakers,

5. To change programs, push the manual program selector. Each time the selector is pushed and released, the next program will play. Programs will play in succession

(change automatically), and continuously, if manual selector is not pushed. The tape program- indicator lights will light indi¬ cating which program is being played.

6. To turn tape player off, remove cartridge from tape slot, push the on/off selector off

(button out). Never leave a cartridge in the tape slot when player is not in use. Store tapes in a cool area with open end down.

Protect tapes from dust and direct sun¬ light.

In time, oxide from recording tape will accumulate on the tape head and capstan shaft which can cause tape hiss and erratic operation. The more often the tape player is used, the more often it should be cleaned.

Clean the head with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Do not use carbon tetrachloride.

To clean the capstan shaft, first turn on the motor by depressing the motor switch (next to the capstan shaft) with the eraser end of a pencil. Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol on the shaft.

The fuse for the radio, or radio/tape is located behind the unit. To gain access to fuse, remove seat cushion and let unit hinge down.

The fuse is secured within an inline fuse holder. tions. Do not run under 103 volts.

Stainless steel sinks cannot be harmed by boiling water. However, salt, mustard, mayon¬ naise and ketchup will cause pitting. Stubborn stains will yield to paste made of water and slightly abrasive cleaner. Be sure to work in the direction of the polish-lines on the steel, to keep the original finish. Fingerprints are sometimes a problem. They can be minimized by applying a cleaner that leaves a film of thin wax: simply wipe it on and remove the excess with a dry cloth. After this, fingerprints can be wiped off with a soft dry cloth, or one moistened with a little wax cleaner. The surface should always be washed before wax is applied. Regular cleaning will prevent build¬ up of scale and film. Ordinary soaps or detergents are best for routine cleaning of the stainless steel sinks. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and wipe dry with a cloth to avoid streaks and spots. The Bay Breeze Airconditioner has a high and low speed setting. To operate: (1) Close door, windows and ventilators. (2) Set thermostat to desired temperature (75° is normal). Do not make frequent changes. (3) Set the fan switch (left under thermostat) to “HI” posi¬ tion (4) Set main switch (right under thermo¬ stat) to “cool.” When the inside temperature is 90° or less and expected to continue, set speed to “LO.” To shut down: Set main switch to “OFF.”

For further information on galley equipment refer to page 53 for the refrigerator and page

56 for the range and oven.

The vacuum cleaner, optional, is located in the storage cabinet adjacent to the refriger¬ ator. To start the unit, raise the flap on the outlet and insert the hose with a slight twist.

Make sure the dust bubble is connected to the hose before using. To stop the unit, simply remove the hose from its outlet.

Shut off to clean or replace the filter.

Remove, brush off loose lint, run water through filter or move it briskly in soapy detergent water. Rinse thoroughly, dry com¬ pletely and replace. The unit has a low voltage starter kit to help start under marginal condi¬

To open and empty the dust bubble, hold it over a trash container and twist the lower lid carefully. Tap the two halves to release any

Vacuum Cleaner Hose & Outlet Vacuum Cleaner Ceiling Light Fixture dirt trapped on the filters. The dust bubble can also be rinsed out after removing both upper and lower filters.

To remove the filters, remove the lid and grasp the large outer red ring in the upper half of the bubble. Pull it gently toward you until free. Lift out the small inner red ring from the center of the bubble. Remove the lid filter ring by pulling gently. To reposition the filters reverse this procedure. When properly positioned, the large outer red ring should rotate freely on the flange.

Bed-lights are operated by a switch on the side. To replace bulbs snap the lens out by squeezing gently the long side of the lens until it drops out of the fixture. Area lights have switches on the rim. the ceiling fresh air vents. To operate the lights turn the forward control knob clock¬ wise; first position 2 lights, second position 4 lights, third position 6 lights, fourth position to replace the bulbs and remove the lens.

The fresh air vents are operated by the aft control handle. Turning clockwise will raise the vent and at the maximum extension vents with fans will automatically turn on. For maximum air without fan, open until fan starts and back up just enough to turn fan off.

Turning counterclockwise will close the vent.

Airstream vents are designed to allow air circulation while still keeping out rain and can be used in any weather. Screens should be removed for periodic cleaning.

The lavatory bowl, counter top, tub or shower pan in your Airstream bathroom are made of a special ABS long-wearing, light weight, high strength plastic material. When cleaning, use soap or detergent only — never use scouring powder.

The bathroom exhaust fan in International rear bath models is in the bathroom wardrobe wall left of the toilet and is operated by a switch under the roadside roof locker. In

International center bath models the fan is located behind the toilet and is operated by a switch located to the right of the toilet. In

Land Yacht models the fan is located on the bathroom wardrobe panel. Complete toilet instructions are on pages 63-65.

The telephone shower head is designed to give maximum flexibility in usage and provide for water saving techniques when using your trailer on self-containment.

When using the shower head, it should be held Ceiling light fixtures are incorporated with

Interna tional Rear Bath International Center Bath in the hand and moved about the body.

Normally the best water conservation pro¬ cedure is to wet the entire body and then turn the water off with the push button at the shower head. Apply soap, lather thoroughly, then rinse the soap off.

120 volt and 12 volt outlets located behind the mirror.

The light in the International rear bathroom is operated by a switch under the roadside roof locker. To change bulbs, squeeze the lens at each end and pop it out.

On International models, the shower can be turned on and off without disturbing the hot-cold adjustment. The telephone shower head is also used to fill the tub for taking a bath.

The light in the International center bath is operated by a switch on the light. To change bulbs, squeeze the lens at each end and pop it out.

The medicine chest is behind the mirror in the

International rear bathroom. The 120 volt and 12 volt outlets are located below the medicine compartment on the roadside of the unit.

The light in the Land Yacht bathroom is operated by a switch on the lens. To change bulbs unscrew the switch knob and remove retainer nut.

The medicine chest in the International center bath is to the right of the lavatory with the

Land Yacht Bath

L.EG. System

Your Airstream is equipped with two tanks for LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas). LPG burns with a clean blue flame and produces more heat than natural gas. There are two basic types of LPG in common usage: Butane and

Propane. Butane is widely used where temper¬ atures are normally above freezing the year round and Propane is used where subfreezing temperatures are common, since Butane freezes at 32°F as compared to -40°F for

Propane. All of the orifices in your Airstream

LPG appliances are of the universal type which will bum either fuel.

How long a full tank of gas will last is dependent on usage. In cold weather when you are using the furnace, large amounts of hot water, and are doing extensive cooking, you will naturally use more than you will in warm weather when you may do limited cooking. On the average, with normal cooking and other appliance use, you can probably count on three weeks service from each 28-lb. tank.

International models are equipped with an automatic gas regulator. Both tanks are con¬ nected to this regulator and are turned on.

Gas is drawn from only one tank at a time and when the tank being used is depleted the regulator automatically switches to the full tank. An indicator on the regulator points toward the tank being used to give you a visual reminder when one tank is empty. The empty tank can be removed for refilling without disturbing the tank being used.

Simply close the tank valve, disconnect it, have it filled and reconnect.

To remove the gas tanks, disconnect the tubing nut with a wrench and loosen the bar handle which holds the tanks in place. The tubing nut has a left hand thread so be sure to always turn it clockwise to loosen and counterclockwise to tighten. When replacing a tank, connect and tighten the tubing nut before clamping it in place.

If you have allowed both tanks to run out, air may have gotten into the lines. In this event, the air must be forced out through the lines by gas pressure before you will be able to light the pilots. Hold a match to the pilot of the appliance closest to the tanks until it lights and stays lit. Then move to the next closest, etc. For complete appliance operating instructions, refer to pages 53-60 .

Gas lines should be checked periodically for leaks with soapy water. Do not use open flame.

Additional tests may be performed by shut¬ ting off all pilots and valves. Then close gas tank shut-off valves. If red flag, on automatic regulator, appears within 10 minutes a leak exists. Have LPG System serviced at your

Airstream Service Center.

Automatic Gas Regulator

Note: In some states it is illegal to leave the gas tanks turned on while towing a trailer.

Controls Inside Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Your Airstream is equipped with an A.G.A. approved Dometic gas-electric refrigerator.

These are the finest refrigerators available for trailer use and will give you many years of faithful service.

For best operation of this refrigerator it is important to level your trailer. When parking try to avoid having a strong wind blowing directly against the vent outlet for most efficient operation.

Controls for both Gas and Electric operation are located inside the food storage compart¬ ment, at the bottom of the unit, and in the

Outside Access Compartment. See photos.

If the burner is not operating, repeat the lighting procedure.

After a replacement of a gas bottle or a long shut-off period the gas lines are likely to be filled with air. In such cases the lighting procedure has to be repeated until the air is pushed out of the lines and the gas has reached the burner.

As soon as the required cold temperature inside the cabinet is reached, the thermostat cuts the burner main flame to the by-pass flame sufficient to keep the safety valve open during gas operation. During electric opera¬ tion the thermostat cycles the flow of the electrical current to maintain the set tem¬ perature. For Gas Operation, follow these instructions:

1. Open refrigerator door, all controls for gas operation are located at bottom of unit.

2. To start the refrigerator turn the valve knob (A) to gas position. The gas valve is now open and the electric circuits are not in use. Set thermostat knob (B) to setting

# 4 .

3. Pull knob (C) of the automatic pilot, and keep it out for 15 seconds. Press in knob

(D) of the piezo lighter. The pressing may have to be repeated.

4. After the burner is lit, which can be seen through reflector window (E), keep the knob (C) pulled outward for an additional

15 seconds.

5. Release the knob (C) and check that the burner is operating.

Incorporated in the burner bracket is an automatic flame failure device which allows gas to pass only when the burner is lighted, keeping the thermocouple hot. Should the flame be blown out, the thermocouple will cool and the device will cut off the flow of gas to the burner.

The refrigerator is fitted with a piezo lighter which does not require flint.

For Electric Operation, follow these instructions.

1. Open refrigerator door and outside access compartment door. Outside access doors are opened by unlocking and turning the handle 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Controls

for electric operation are located in both areas.

2. To start the refrigerator turn the valve knob (A) to the off position.

3. Plug the electrical cord into the 120 volt outlet located in the refrigerator outside access compartment. On models equipped with the optional Micro Wave oven the 120 volt outlet is located on the back wall of the storage compartment below the Micro

Wave oven.

4. Press knob (A) in, until it stops, then turn to electric position.

5. Turn the electric thermostat knob (F) to setting #4.

For best operation even during extended stays in parks your unit should be periodically run on gas.

The refrigerator has automatic thermostatic control of the temperature in the food storage space. The gas thermostat (B) controls the temperature during gas operation, while the electric thermostat (F) controls the tempera¬ ture during electric operation. Be sure to make the temperature setting on the correct thermostat. of the foods stored in the refrigerator, and the frozen food storage conditions can be main¬ tained at all times in the frozen storage compartment.

When cleaning, remove all food and clean the interior and all other plastic parts with warm water, and mild detergents. Never use abrasive or caustic cleaning powders, polishes, cleaning paste, gasoline, turpentine or other solvent type cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning and finish with a soft dry cloth.

When the refrigerator is to be out of opera¬ tion for some time, always leave the door slightly open or place a pie tin of barbecue charcoal on the shelf.

The following are some trouble shooting tips for emergency use only. They relate to gas operation and should normally be done by the dealer.

Your Dometic incorporates a unique, fully automatic defrosting device for the general food storage compartment, which eliminates the necessity for manual defrosting at fre¬ quent intervals normally associated with most conventional refrigerators in the medium size range. Furthermore, the time interval of each defrosting cycle, and the frequency, have been so arranged that during defrosting there is no noticeable effect upon the temperature

Problem: Flame goes out. The thermostat is out of adjustment. To adjust it, turn the dial to “zero”. If the flame does not go down to the “low” by-pass setting, follow this pro¬ cedure:

1. Unscrew the large cap screw at the rear of the thermostat and remove the valve. Clean the seat and valve, and replace.

2. If procedure (1) does not correct the problem, adjust the set screw out (in counterclockwise direction) until the flame goes down to the “low” position.

If the flame keeps going out when the dial is turned to (O), remove and clean the by-pass screw which is located as shown in the

Cap

Spring

Thermostat

By-Pass Screw

Adjustment Screw diagram above.

Problem: Burner does not light. Remove and clean the burner barrel, and/or check the gas supply.

On gas refrigerators, the flue will require cleaning at least every six months. To do this, it will be necessary to gain access to the back of the cabinet. When cleaning the flue pro¬ ceed as follows:

Unscrew the burner housing, then lift out the baffle on its support wire from the top of the boiler tube. From the top, clean the baffle, before putting back in place. An obstruction inthe flue will reduce or stop flue draft. Flue obstructions will cause odors outside refriger¬ ator, slow freezing and higher cabinet temper¬ atures.

Micro Wave Oven

MicroWave Oven

Your Excella is equipped with the Litton

Industries, Atherton Division, portable Micro

Wave Oven. Airstream dealers cannot service or make adjustments to the oven. This must be done by an authorized Litton Industries dealer. If you ever have problems with the oven check the local telephone directory for the nearest dealer.

The operation of your electronic oven is as simple as 1, 2, 3:

1. Depress door release. The door will open automatically and the interior light will come on. Set timer to desired time.

2. Place food item inside and close the door.

3. Push the “cook” button. NOTE: When you open the door, cooking will stop automatically until you close the door and push the “cook” button again. Your timer will maintain the proper time setting.

The digital timer has two convenient operat¬ ing controls:

1. A knob for setting seconds and minutes.

Push in and turn clockwise to set time; counter-clockwise to decrease time. For time settings of 35 seconds or less, it is recommended that you turn the knob past

35 seconds and then back to the desired time.

2. A thumb wheel for convenient setting of tens of minutes. Rotate upward to set time; downward to decrease time. The timer thumb wheel will not rotate until the timer is set to a time other than 0:00.

Please read your cooking guide carefully. It will help you learn about your new Litton

Electronic Oven quickly.

Your Micro Wave oven is a portable and can be removed for use in your home when your trailer is not in use. This can be done by removing the attachment screw that is located in the top of the cabinet directly below the oven. designed to contain the micro wave energy; therefore, it is important that you observe the following:

1. Do not operate the oven with any object closed between the door and the oven face.

2. Do not operate the oven if there has been any damage to the oven face or door including loose or broken hinges or latch, or if the door does not close firmly against the oven front.

3. Do not attempt to defeat the interlock switches. They are there for your protec¬ tion. You will note that upon operating the door latch while the oven is in the cook cycle, the oven cook light will go out.

If the light does not go out, the front interlock switch is not operating properly.

In such case, do not operate the oven until the interlock switch has been repaired.

4. Remember that it requires considerable electrical power to operate the micro wave oven (15 amps). Operation of other 120 volt appliances should be kept at a minimum when operating the oven.

The door enclosing the micro wave oven can also be used as additional counter space.

IMPORTANT

Safety and Maintenance Instructions.

Your new Litton Micro Wave Oven has been carefully designed and thoroughly tested to meet exacting safety standards. However, it is important for you as a user to observe certain precautions and care in utilizing your Litton oven for maximum performance and safety.

The door on your oven has been carefully

Your new oven requires very little mainte¬ nance except for cleaning. Do not allow grease, soil or splatter to build up on the door seal to the oven cavity. Litton maintains trained service technicians in all principal metropolitan areas. It is suggested that these authorized service agencies be utilized for proper repair and adjustment of your oven.

Range/Oven

Your Airstream is equipped with a Magic Chef gas range and oven. The following are some hints on how to keep them operating at their best.

Range Section

The range is equipped with coaxial orifices for use with LPG. The flame will be approximate¬ ly V

inch long. Do not attempt to adjust gas to burner. The orifices have no adjustment.

Air shutters on top burners are to be adjusted so that each cone of the flame is separate and distinct and appears as illustrated in the figure to the right. Air shutters set too far open will cause the flame to lift away from the burner head and it will be difficult to light. If the air shutters are closed too much, the flame will look hazy and the distinct cones will be missing.

Problem: Flame lifts off ports—Too much air.

Problem: Soot formations — Not enough air.

Problem: Flame flashes back into air mixture chamber — Too much air in proportion to gas.

Slightly decrease air.

Problem: Orange flame; caused by small filings in new burners or dust in air—Clean burners.

Problem: Burner fails to light — Usually too much air.

International Oven

Adjust the top pilot so that the tip of the flame is just over the edge of the inner cone.

The burners should light within 4 seconds. If lighting is difficult, refer back to the previous step.

Note: To adjust air-gas mixture, rotate the sleeve behind the burner control knob. De¬ crease air by closing the opening, and increase air by opening it.

Never allow the top cover to be closed while the range is in operation, as this will extin¬ guish the flame and permit gas to escape into the trailer.

Range Exhaust Hood

Note: The range gas line shut-off valve, located on the lower exterior of the trailer below the range, must be turned off when towing the trailer, when changing the gas tanks, or if the gas supply is turned off for any reason. Be sure oven pilot light has been relighted as soon as range shut-off valve is turned on.

The thermostat on your oven does not have a by-pass setting. It will cycle off and on at all

Combination Range and Oven Controls

Wall Oven Controls

Separation of Flame into Distinct Cones temperature settings except broil. No by-pass adjustment is necessary.

Oven Section

The thermostat control knob (A) is combined with the constant pilot shut-off. For normal use: turn only between “OFF” and

“BROIL.” When traveling, turn to “PILOT

OFF.” Relight only when you want to use the oven, by turning from “PILOT OFF” to

“OFF” and lighting with a match.

The air shutter (B) on the main burner is to be adjusted so that each cone of flame is separate and distinct, as illustrated.

Constant Pilot Adjustment

1. Remove control knob and bezel (A).

2. Using a screwdriver, turn slotted red- colored constant pilot selector (C) to LP position. When the slot is in the vertical position, the selector cartridge is in the

“OFF” position.

Important: Your oven is equipped with a safety ignition that requires a minimum of 30 seconds to operate after turning the oven control knob on. The oven pilot may be slow in lighting due to air in the gas lines.

Cleaning Instructions

1. The main top has been hinged from the back so that it can be raised for cleaning around the top burners.

2. When cleaning the top burner heads, care should be taken that all ports are opened up with a toothpick afterwards.

3. Spill-over or spotting in the oven or broiler are more easily cleaned when removed promptly after they occur. Never wash porcelain when warm. Never use cleaning powder containing grit or acid. When oven bottom is replaced after cleaning and servicing, be sure that it is locked in place.

The front return flange on the oven bot¬ tom must hook under the side support angles to prevent warping.

Heater Pilot Adjustment

1. Replace control knob and turn to the 300 degree setting on the control knob dial.

This opens the thermostatic valve in the thermostat and allows gas to flow through the heater pilot tube to the heater pilot.

2. Remove the control knob.

3. Using a screwdriver, turn the slotted green- colored heater pilot adjusting cartridge (D) in either direction until the pilot flame just envelopes the temperature responsibe ele¬ ment (E).

4. Replace bezel and control knob.

5. Make any air shutter adjustments for oven burner flames.

The range exhaust hood provides venting of cooking heat and smoke from the trailer. To operate, pull lever (A), on right hand side of central control panel, down. This will open the shutter and turn on the switch for the power fan. Clean the filter regularly with warm water and detergent. To remove the filter, remove the two screws that secure it to the housing and let it drop out. Keep the vent housing clean from grease and dirt by fre¬ quent washing.

Furnace Controls (23-31 Ft.) Furnace Thermostat Furnace Controls (21 Ft.)

Furnace

The Airstream furnace is an American Gas

Association approved Suburban unit designed specifically for travel trailers. It has a sealed combustion system with a dual blower for maximum air circulation. One blower cir¬ culates room air while the other draws in air for combustion. The adjustable louvered heat registers control warm air flow while cold air returns through the galley cabinet toe kick opening.

The heat duct system also circulates warm air around the holding tank, water tank, and one-stop-service center, a vital feature when operating in below freezing weather.

The Suburban furnace is thermostatically controlled. When the thermostat calls for

CO heat, the blower starts and only after it has reached nearly full speed will the burner light.

After the temperature set on the thermostat is reached the blower will continue to run for a short time removing most of the remaining heat from the furnace as well as forcing the combustion gases from the heat exchanger.

To turn the furnace off for an extended period of time turn the thermostat (A) to its

“OFF” setting and turn the manual gas valve on lower exterior of the trailer below furnace to its “OFF” position (perpendicular to the gas line). Operating instructions are printed inside the furnace door. cautions. Corrections of possible malfunctions presented here will be helpful in an emer¬ gency situation, but servicing should be done by a dealer. One note of caution regarding flue gases: they are vented from the furnace to the outside of the trailer through a vent in the outside wall. Do not in any way obstruct this vent by placing clothing or other flam¬ mable material on the vent assembly. Check it often to make certain it does not become clogged.

Trouble-free operation of the Suburban furnace will depend on your adherence to recommended operating procedures and pre¬

The furnace may be lighted with the electro¬ magnetic lighter or a match.

1. Set the thermostat (A) to the “OFF” position.

2. Unlatch the furnace door, and open it.

3. Turn on the manual gas valve.

4. Remove the lighter hole cover (B).

5. Depress the reset button (C) and hold it in.

6. Light the pilot by pressing quickly on the ignition button (D), or with a match.

7. After the pilot is lit, keep the reset button depressed for thirty seconds.

8. Release the reset button and the pilot should remain lit. without a trace of yellow and be “sitting” on the burner. As the furnace was tested at the factory before shipment, it may be found that the primary air is already in proper adjust¬ ment. However, adjustments may vary from one location to another due to differences in elevation and in characteristics of the fuel gases.

If the pilot goes out, repeat the above steps keeping the reset button depressed for a longer period of time. The pilot may not light immediately due to the presence of air in the gas line. It may be necessary to hold the reset button in for a minute or more before the pilot ignites. Replace the lighter hole cover

(B) as soon as the pilot is lit and close the front access door and set the thermostat (A).

If the furnace has just gone out, turn the manual gas valve off and wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight the pilot.

If the flame burns yellow or “lifts” off the burner, it needs adjustment. Take out the screws retaining the rectangular cover plate

(E) and lift the plate off. Inside the opening is a threaded rod with the visible end slotted to receive a screwdriver. By turning the rod you will adjust the position of the main burner air shutter. This air shutter should be adjusted to the point where a slight trace of yellow remains in the tip of the flame. Replace the cover and check that the yellow tips have now disappeared. Caution: the lighter opening cover and the primary air adjustment cover plate must be in place for proper operation of the furnace.

Differences in pressure between the room air and the outside air may cause a strong draft to come through the furnace once the lighter hole cover is removed. Opening a window or the door on the same wall as the furnace while lighting the pilot will prevent this from happening. Differences in inside and outside temperature will have no effect on furnace operation once the lighter hole cover (B) has been replaced.

Adjustment of Main Burner (Primary Air):

Set the furnace into operation by advancing the thermostat and allow to run until it reaches near-maximum operating tempera¬ ture. Observe the main burners through the lighter hole cover (B). The flame should be

The most common cause of furnace failure is pilot outage, the inability of the pilot to stay lit unless the reset button is depressed. The trouble is usually in the thermocouple, which is located inside the cover plate near the pilot light. Check to see that the end of the thermocouple lead is screwed firmly into the safety pilot valve and that the joint is clean.

The furnace can be used to circulate air during hot weather by shutting off the gas valve and turning the thermostat (A) up higher than the temperature in the trailer.

Return the thermostat to the “OFF” setting whenever the furnace is not in use.

When the humidity is high inside your trailer and you wish to remove moisture, open a roof vent and turn on a vent or open a window slightly for cross ventilation.

Water Heater

The Bowen Gas Water Heater is equipped with a Robertshaw 100% shut-off safety valve which shuts off the gas supply if the pilot flame is extinguished or the water tempera¬ ture becomes excessively hot. It is lighted and serviced from the outside through an access panel at the roadside, rear, of the trailer.

Procedure for lighting or relighting:

1. Be sure the water heater is filled with water.

Open the hot water faucet at the sink and when the water flows, the heater is full.

2. Turn manual gas valve, on the lower exterior of the trailer below the water heater, to the “ON” position.

3. Turn the gas valve knob (A) to the “OFF” position and the temperature indicator dial (B) to the lowest temperature position.

4. Wait sufficient length of time to allow gas, which may have accumulated in the burner compartment, to escape (approxi¬ mately five minutes).

5. Turn gas valve knob (A) to “PILOT”.

6. Depress and hold the red reset knob (E) and push the lighter (D) in and turn until the pilot flame ignites. This may take several turns of the knob. Or you may light it with a match.

7. Keep the reset knob depressed for one- half minute after the pilot flame ignites.

8. Turn the gas cock knob to “ON”.

9. Set the temperature indicator dial to the desired water temperature.

10. To shut down the water heater, turn the gas cock knob to the “OFF” position.

Water Heater Access Panel

Pilot Flame Adjustment

If the pilot flame does not have a small orange tip, the pilot is not getting enough gas. The flame should be about 1/4 inch in vertical height when the water in the tank is cold and the burner is off, 1/4 to 3/8 inch in horizontal length when the tank is warm.

A large orange flame indicates excessive gas supply, which will result in short pilot life and early replacement. The pilot has been proper¬ ly adjusted at the factory and should operate with a blue, orange tipped flame enveloping the pilot thermocouple. Removal of the pilot adjustment cap (C) in the lower right comer of the control will reveal the pilot adjustment screw. Turning this screw clockwise reduces the flow of gas to the pilot (blue flame) and counter-clockwise, the gas supply will increase

(orange flame). Always replace the Pilot

Adjustment Cap to prevent gas leakage.

Water Heater Controls and Drain Valve

Air Shutter Adjustment.

All fuels depend upon air (oxygen) to give them proper burning characteristics. A yellow, smoking flame indicates a lack of air and a noisy hard blue flame indicates too much air. The air shutter slides back and forth along the burner tube and is held in place by a small shutter adjustment screw (D). Loosen the screw for adjustment. A good method of adjusting the air shutter is to slide the shutter to the right until yellow tipping occurs on the main burner flame (not the pilot) and then slowly slide the shutter to the left until all signs of yellow tipping are gone. When proper adjustment has been obtained, tighten the screw holding the air shutter. The outside access door must be kept firmly locked for proper operation.

City Water Hook-Up Water Tank Fill Spout

Water Hose Storage

Water System

The Airstream water system provides full service both when the trailer is self-contained or when city water is available. Water heater capacity is 10 U. S. gallons in 27-ft. through

31-ft. units and 6 gallons in 21 ft. through 25 ft. units. The water tank stores 45 gallons of clean fresh water for all your needs.

When self-contained, the water pump should be turned on. The switch is located on the

Central Control Panel in the galley roof locker of your Airstream. The water pump will run whenever a faucet is opened, and will shut off whenever a faucet is closed. It will deliver 3 gallons per minute under constant pressure.

Note: The water pump must be turned off when hooked up to city water supply and when you leave your Airstream unattended.

For city water supply, connect a 1/2” mini¬ mum high pressure hose to the water inlet fitting (see photograph) located under the rear roadside comer of the trailer, just for¬ ward of the bumper. Turn the hose on and slowly open an inside faucet until the water flows free of air. The system will now be ready for use. If you are staying for some time where city water is available, drain the water storage tank. The drain valve is access¬ ible through a hole in the floor below the galley sink. Be sure to refill the tank with fresh water before departing. The system has check valves in the water lines to protect the water tank while you are connected to the city water supply.

The water tank is located under the floor just forward of the axle. To fill the water storage tank, open the filler spout (see photo) on the exterior wall adjacent to the galley, and fill with a hose or a bucket, until the water supply pipe is overflowing. Close and lock the spout and the water system is ready to use.

To clean the tank, pour some bicarbonate of soda into the filler spout with several gallons of water and allow to stand for a minimum of four hours. Then flush the tank out by opening the drain valve and running fresh water through it.

If the water tank must be cleaned further, the following procedure is recommended.

1. Prepare a sodium hypochlorite solution using potable water and household bleach

(514 or 6%) in the ratio of 1/4 cup of bleach to 1 gallon of water. (Common

Water Drain Valve (Int’L Rear Bath) Water Drain Valve (Int’L Center Bath)

Land Yacht

• Drain Valve Locations household bleaches are Purex and Clorox.)

2. Pour 1 gallon of hypochlorite solution for each 15 gallons of capacity into the empty water tank.

3. Add enough potable water to completely fill the water system.

4. Allow closed system to stand for three hours.

5. Drain the hypochlorite solution from the system and refill with potable water.

6. Excessive hypochlorite taste or odor re¬ maining in the water system is removed by rinsing the system with a vinegar solution mixed in the ratio of 1 quart of vinegar to

5 gallons of water.

7. Drain the system and flush with potable water.

8. Drain the system and refill with potable water.

The Everpure EN-1 Water Purifier (standard on International models) is located under the

62 galley sink. It will remove all dirt and col¬ loidal matter, and eliminate most chlorine, phenol and similar odors and tastes while delivering sparkling taste-free water for drink¬ ing and cooking. The filter is connected to the cold water line only. The purifier is not guaranteed to remove the tastes and odors of iron and sulphur. To remove these tastes, chlorinate the water supply. Super chlorination will precipitate dissolved iron, and the purifier will then remove the formed chlorine salts. To purify any questionable water add 1 tsp. of chlorine (ordinary household bleach) per 10 gallons of water to the water tank. 414 tsp. for a

45 gallon tank. We recommend the use of tablets available at Wally Byam Stores. The quality of the water never varies even at the end of the filter pack life, however as the minute pores slowly fill up with impurities, this will gradually reduce the rate of flow until it is necessary to change the filter. Instructions are in each box, and we advise buying two at a time, always keeping one in reserve.

The water pressure regulator is on the road¬ side of the rear trunk in International rear bath models, below the bed in International center bath models and in the aft roadside wardrobe of Land Yachts. It protects the plumbing inside your-trailer, regardless of the variation in city water pressures. The pressure at the faucet is kept constant.

The water system has built-in drain valves to protect it from winter freezing. For complete details see Storage and Winterizing, page 35.

Drain and

Waste System

Your Airstream has a drain and waste system.

The system includes waste holding tanks made from molded plastic, free from cor¬ rosion problems, with trouble free dump valves. The main holding tank enables you to use the toilet for several days away from disposal facilities. On models equipped with the auxiliary holding tank the waste water from the sink, shower, bath and lavatory drain into the tank. Each tank has its own dump valve, however both tanks drain through a common outlet. Therefore you need to make only one connection when hooking up in a trailer park with sewer facilities.

When the toilet will no longer drain, the main holding tank is full and must be emptied.

Watch this closely, because when the tank is full, sewage cannot be emptied from the toilet bowl. In models with a central control panel, check the main holding tank gauge. The auxiliary holding tank must be emptied when the gauge on the central control panel indi¬ cates full.

On International rear bath models the dump valves are located in the rear trunk compart¬ ment. The main holding tank dump valve is located on the roadside and the auxiliary holding tank dump valve is located on the curbside (see photo). On International center bath models the dump valves are located on the roadside, just behind the rear wheels, on

International Rear Bath Dump Valves

International Rear Bath Sewage Outlet

International Center Bath Dump Valves

International Center Bath Sewage Outlet

the main frame rail. The main holding tank dump valve is located to the rear of the sewage outlet and the auxiliary holding tank dump valve is located forward of the sewage outlet (see photo). On Land Yacht models the main holding tank dump valve is located in the rear bumper storage compartment (see photo), and the auxiliary holding tank dump valve is located next to the sewage outlet on the roadside main frame rail just forward of the bumper (see photo).

To empty one or both tanks attach the sewer hose by pressing the bayonnet fitting onto the dump valve outlet and rotate clockwise until it feels solid and secure. Attach the outlet end of the hose to the sewage outlet, making sure that the hose is placed so that it will drain completely. The dump valves have two wire loops that lock the handle in the closed position. To unlock push outward on the wire loops and they will snap loose, permitting you to open the valve. Pull up the dump valve handle as far as it will go and wait until the tank is drained. When dumping, the main holding tank should be dumped first; then the auxiliary holding tank. This will help to rinse out the sewer line with auxiliary holding tank water.

Land Yacht Dump Valve

Main Holding Tank Land Yacht Sewage Outlet

The main holding tank must be flushed out until all paper and waste material is removed.

Close the dump valve and refill the tank with

5 to 10 gallons of clean water and repeat until clean.

On International rear bath models, a con¬ venient fitting for flushing the holding tank is in the center of the rear trunk compartment.

Land Yacht Dump Valve - Auxiliary Holding Tank

Replace the plug after using the fitting. The sewer hose is stored in the rear bumper compartment. Rinse out the sewer line before storing.

When in a park and connected to a sewer

Portable Auxiliary Holding Tank outlet, keep the main holding tank dump valve closed and empty the tank every few days or whenever it becomes almost full. Only by sending a large volume of liquid through the main holding tank at a time will toilet paper and other solids completely wash away.

This practice will avoid the accumulation of solids in the main holding tank which could lead to an unpleasant cleaning job. Should solids accumulate and close the dump valve, fill the tank about half full with water; then tow the trailer for a few miles. The turbulence and surging of the water will usually dissolve the solids into suspension so the tank can be drained. If your trailer is equipped with the auxiliary holding tank, keep the tank valve open when connected to a sewer outlet. drop the waste into holding tank.

2. Hold pedal down until water begins to swirl. This fills rim storage and rinses the bowl.

3. Release the foot pedal. This will close the valve blade and stop fresh water from flowing. The bowl will refill automatically.

If you are certain to empty your holding tank every few days, you can use the toilet on automatic flush. It uses very little water and the tank will provide for the requirements of two adults from 2 to 4 days. The Aqua Magic toilet employs a sliding self-cleaning positive seal blade. Odors cannot escape from the holding tank into the trailer.

The unit uses less than 2 quarts of water for automatic flush. A special feature is the second pedal attached to the main foot pedal which, when pressed by itself, allows fresh water through either the fill rim or hand spray without opening the slide valve.

When conserving water, use the hand spray in the following way:

1. Hold the hand spray in ready position over bowl.

2. Depress thumb button and step on the foot pedal, which sprays water and dumps the contents at the same time.

3. Spray bowl clean.

4. Release foot pedal, shutting off water flow.

5. If you wish to refill bowl with water for next use, depress small foot pedal till water reaches desired level.

Whenever water is scarce, the hand spray flush makes it possible to stay a week or longer in areas where you cannot empty the holding tank. In flushing for urine only, first, wet the bowl with fresh water, and again after use.

Starting with a dry bowl takes more water for the final rinse. To flush for urine and solid matter: spray just enough water in the dry bowl to provide for floating the paper and solids. After use, rinse down the sides with the hand spray and empty the bowl. Hold the slide valve open and spray and rinse the lower surfaces. Even if it appears clean, quickly spray it one more time, then release the pedal and it is ready for the next use.

There are certain items that should never be put into the toilet or tank. Facial and other similar tissues: because they have wet strength and do not dissolve easily. Toilet paper, especially white, dissolves well after a period of traveling.

When using automatic flush:

1. Step on main foot pedal, and this will automatically open the slide valve and

Use only trailer sewage tank deodorizers.

Antifreeze, ammonias, alcohols and acetones may cause damage to the tank, valve parts, tank fittings, and drain hose. For protection against freezing, use recommended fluids (see

Winterizing, page 35).

Some state and federal parks prohibit draining sink and bath waters into the ground, al¬ though this is done in the wilderness. Your auxiliary holding tank will hold this water until you are at a dump area. On trailers without an auxiliary holding tank, we suggest you use a pail under the drain outlet and discard the waste in a public bathroom.

Some states will not allow the dumping of dish water and wash water into open buckets.

In these states (Oregon and Ohio) the portable auxiliary holding tank, available through the Wally Byam Stores, should be used. This is not required if your trailer is equipped with an auxiliary holding tank.

Be sure to keep your dump valve closed while using this tank. Attach the 1/2” x 5’ hose from the portable auxiliary holding tank to the special fitting on the drain (this fitting available at Wally Byam Stores).

Note: Water conservation must be practiced as this tank will fill rapidly. When tank is filled it may be emptied into any dump area.

Electrical System

The exclusive Airstream Univolt System enables you to use the lights and appliances whether operating on self-contained battery power or hooked up to 120 volt city power.

This combination unit is designed for pro¬ tection from damage up to and including a dead short. The 12 volt light bulbs give off the same light as regular household bulbs, so that when operating on self-contained battery power, everything works normally except the

120 volt convenience outlets and electrical operation of the refrigerator.

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International Polarity Warning Light 120 Volt Exterior Outlet

Convenience Outlets for 120 volts and 12 volts are located throughout the interior of the trailer, see diagrams page 72.

Exterior outlets for 120 V are located on the curbside exterior wall, aft of the main door.

When operating with city power, make very certain that the service is 120 volt and not

220 volt. Open the bumper storage compart¬ ment lid, uncoil only the needed amount of cord, pull it through the access door on the bottom of the storage compartment, and plug it into the city power source.

The univolt system has a new transformer designed to maintain constant output voltages regardless of the variances that occur in city power systems. The transformer design elim¬ inates the need for complex electronic sensing systems to charge the battery, minimizing the possibility of failures and greatly increasing its overall reliability.

When the three pronged plug can be used, there will be no problem with proper polarity or grounding. In some older parks and other locations where three pronged outlets are not available, certain precautions to insure proper grounding and polarity must be taken:

1. Attach the three pronged plug to a two prong adapter. The third conductor line of this adapter has a short wire lead which must be grounded.

2. For proper grounding connect the ground lead to a grounded outlet box or to a cold water pipe. When no water pipe is available, experienced trailering people will drive a metal rod two feet into the ground and attach the ground lug to it thus providing the unit with proper grounding.

3. Check the polarity light located above the water heater access panel in International models and to the roadside of the license plate on Land Yacht models. If it is on, pull the plug, turn it over and reinsert. The light will now be out.

The polarity warning light indicates improper polarity and it should be off when the power supply cable is used with a two pronged adapter. It may occasionally glow when the three wire system is in use, but your trailer is properly grounded, and in this case you may ignore the light.

To operate self-contained, simply disconnect the power supply cable from the city power receptacle. Store the supply cable in the hose storage compartment.

When your Airstream is hooked up to 120 volt A.C. the Univolt System automatically charges the trailer battery and, if it is hooked up, your automobile battery as well. The speed and degree of charge depends on how much power is used for lights and appliances,

to the 120 volt receptacle, the wiring is protected by circuit breakers in the breaker panel providing the polarity and grounding is correct. If a breaker continues to trip after you have reset it several times, your circuit may be overloaded with appliances or there may be a short in the circuit. If lessening the load does not solve the problem consult an

Airstream Service Center or the factory.

Land Yacht Polarity Warning Light as only the surplus goes to charging the battery. (Please refer to the specifications section for more information on power con¬ sumption.) If you are making an extended stay or storing your Airstream, then you should (if it is available) keep your trailer hooked up to 120 volt current.

Univolt the particular model.

On International center bath models the

Univolt fuse panel is located under the galley and is accessible through a sliding door.

The Univolt System and the Central Control

Panel are provided with a series of fuses (see illustrations page 75) for the safety of you and your unit. Trouble with the electrical system is extremely unlikely, but if it should occur we recommend that you contact your nearest Certified Service Center for repairs.

We have included a trouble shooting chart to be used in emergencies only. Details of electric motor amperage, light bulb size, and fuse and circuit breaker locations are shown on the chart in the specifications section on pages76-77.

Whenever possible, use the automatic built-in charger of the Univolt System for charging.

The charging circuit automatically controls the current, reducing it as the battery in¬ creases in charge. At service stations, make certain they give your battery a slow charge because quick charges will drastically shorten the life of the battery as will allowing repeated complete discharges.

On Land Yacht models the Univolt fuse panel is located in the bathroom wardrobe.

On International rear bath models the 120 volt circuit breaker panel is accessible in the sink cabinet below the sink.

On International center bath double bed models it is located in the rear night stand. On twin bed models, it is under the foot of the roadside bed.

When being towed, the 12 volt battery in your Airstream is receiving a constant charge from the car’s generator or alternator through the Seven Way Connector. The charge rate is controlled by your automobile’s voltage regulator. It is important to keep the seven way connector clean: one method is to use

“Spra-Kleen.”

The Univolt fuse panel is located at the rear curbside forward of the bathroom partition in rear bath models, and is accessible in the rear wardrobe or under the bed, depending upon

On Land Yacht models, it is located in the curbside bathroom wardrobe. In the event of failure of a 120 volt circuit, check your circuit breaker first. While you are connected

Battery Cable Quick Disconnects

Battery

A normal battery will discharge by itself in 30 to 45 days, therefore, it is necessary to periodically check the battery and charge it as is necessary. We suggest checking the battery at least every two weeks in freezing weather.

A fully charged battery will not freeze under any normal circumstances, therefore, it is imperative that you keep your battery charged during the winter. A safe level of charge is a specific gravity reading of 1.225. A fully charged battery has a specific gravity of

1.250 to 1.280. Always use a hydrometer which has a temperature correction scale.

Maintain a clean battery top and check terminals and cables for tightness and cleanli¬ ness. A dirty battery will dissipate its charge through surface contamination. Clean battery top with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

The terminals should be tight and free of corrosion. To clean terminals, neutralize with a solution of baking soda, rinse in clear water, and dry.

To insure maximum battery capacity on both charge and discharge, the battery terminals and the inside portion of the cable connector should be scraped or brushed until both of these surfaces are shiny bright. The cable connectors should then be reconnected to the battery and tightened. The complete assem¬ bly, battery post and cable connector should be coated with a heavy bodied mineral grease or petroleum.

Important: Reconnect the battery cables to the correct battery posts. For example, if negative ground the black cable should be connected to the negative ( - ) post and the red cable to the ( + ) post. The polarity may be determined by inspecting the battery post which is grounded on the tow vehicle, since it must always match the trailer. For example, if negative pole of the tow vehicle is grounded, the polarity of the trailer battery is negative ground.

Add water to cells as necessary. Check the electrolyte level at least once a month. When you are traveling steadily and for an extended period of time, or you are in climates above

90°F check the electrolyte level every two weeks.

Caution: The gases generated within a storage battery cell may be ignited by an open flame or spark in the vicinity of the battery. Do not use a match to provide light for checking the level of water.

During the winter the battery should be removed from the Airstream and stored in a cool, dry place, kept full of water, cleaned and charged monthly. A battery which is allowed to completely lose its charge will never regain its original power, or a full charge.

On International rear bath and Land Yacht models the battery is located in a rear curbside compartment. On International center bath models it is located in a front curbside compartment. The battery slides out onto the opened door for service and removal.

For removal it is not necessary to remove cables from battery terminals, just pull quick disconnects apart (see photo).

For battery service or replacement, go to any service station or dealer who sells and services this battery. The battery is rated for 105 amp. hours at 80°F and has a 5 year prorated warranty.

Specifications:

Engine Tecumseh -

1 cylinder

Propane gas Fuel

Normal Fuel Consumption

(at rated load)

Generator (combination starter & DC generator)**

0.9 lb/hr

Rated Voltage (2000 rpm) 15

Amperes (2000 rpm) 20

Ground

Remote Control

Negative only

Timer Operation Settings

(hours)

Remote Start

0 to 3

Yes

Battery Charger Controls and 3 Amp Fuse 50 Amp Fuse (Interior Access)

**Rated output to 8000 feet altitude.

Battery

Charger

To identify your particular model, refer to the model and specification letter given on the nameplate. Electrical characteristics of the unit are also given on the nameplate.

How to interpret MODEL and SPEC letter:

0.3 TL - 212R / 1 B

T T ~T~ T T~

1 2 3 4 5

1. Indicates watt rating (0.3 = 300 watts).

2. Factory code for series identification.

3. Indicates voltage code: 212 indicates 12 to

15 volts DC, R indicates remote electric starting.

4. Factory code for optional equipment.

Number 1 indicates basic unit.

5. Specification letter which advances when factory makes production modifications.

If necessary to contact a dealer or the factory regarding the unit, always mention the com¬ plete model, specification letter and serial number as shown on the Onan nameplate.

Refer to the engine nameplate if requesting information from its manufacturer.

The Onan TL Battery Charger is a complete unit made up of a DC generator driven by a single-cylinder, 4-cycle Tecumseh engine.

Gaseous-fueled (LPG), the unit can be electric started by the remote control or manually by the use of the recoil starter. The generator is mounted directly on the engine and is posi¬ tioned in the lower portion of the battery charger compartment. Remote control for the unit, located on the curbside wall in the living room, contains the adjustable timer, start button and charge indicator lamp.

Operation:

Before initial starting of the TL Battery

Charger, check all the fuel connections, oil level, battery water level, wire connections and fuses. Fuses that are to be checked are located on the battery charger and the Uni¬ volt. A 3 amp fuse (E) and 50 amp fuse (F) are located on the battery charger (see photos). Three are located on the Univolt; a

40 amp fuse Car Battery + (pos.), a 50 amp fuse Trailer Battery + (pos.) and a 50 amp fuse Trailer Battery - (neg.). See schematic on page 65. Check the air inlet and outlets for obstructions which could cause overheating.

Be sure the crankcase has been filled with oil.

Oil level is 1/8 inch below top of fill opening when the unit is level. Pour oil slowly to prevent trapping air. See Maintenance and

Service Section for all types and complete lubricating soil recommendations.

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Do not operate with the battery disconnected or if any fuse is blown at the Univolt as some components such as light bulbs can be dam¬ aged. If the battery charger is operated under these conditions, the 3 amp fuse (E) will blow, preventing the generator from charging.

Although the motor will continue to run, the generator will not charge the battery. Per¬ iodically check 3 amp fuse to make sure generator is charging properly.

If the engine doesn’t start initially after using the following instructions, remove the spark plug, clean, dry thoroughly and re-install.

Smoky exhaust, due to oil in the cylinder might appear on initial start and is normal.

Electric Starting

1. Turn the adjustable timer on the remove control to the desired duration of oper¬ ation.

2. Push the START BUTTON on the remote control to crank the engine.

If the timer is set to zero, the unit won’t start regardless how long cranking is con¬ tinued.

Note: For easier starting in cooler tempera¬ tures, the choke can be manually closed while the engine cranks — helps draw fuel through the fuel regulator. The choke is located on engine carburetor.

Manual Starting

1. Turn the adjustable timer on the remote control to the desired duration of opera¬ tion.

2. Push in the fuel solenoid button (A).

3. Pull the start rope (D) with a fast, steady pull to crank the engine.

4. As soon as the engine is running, release the fuel solenoid button. Generator cur¬ rent now holds the fuel solenoid open.

Battery Charging

The charge rate of the TL battery charger is factory set for battery charging. A small lamp marked “GENERATING” lights once the unit is running and charging properly. Operation time ranges to 3 hours and is set by the adjustable timer on the remote control.

Light loads, appliances or fixtures, can be operated from the battery while the unit is running. If the load should ever exceed generator capacity, the generator field will collapse and prevent any damage. As an indication the small “GENERATING” lamp on the remote control will fail to light when the generator field collapses. Remove some load for proper operation.

Critical Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Items Operational Hours

200 500

Inspect Magneto Breaker Points

Clean Commutator

Check Brushes

Clean Generator

Grind Valves

X xl x2

X xl Perform more often in extremely dusty conditions. x2 Replace brushes when worn 7/16 inch or less.

Owner Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Items

Daily Operational Hours

4 25 50 100

Inspect Unit

Check Fuel

Check Oil Level

Clean Air Cleaner

Change Crankcase Oil

Clean Governor Linkage

Check Spark Plug

Clean Crankcase Breather

X xl xl xl xl Perform more often in extremely dusty conditions. x

As a general guide, a 105 ampere-hour battery requires approximately 3 hours charging if the battery is in a low charge condition. For a more exact determination, use a hydrometer.

Stopping

Stopping occurs automatically when the ad¬ justable timer on the remote control returns to zero. If you wish to shut down the unit before automatic shutdown, manually turn the pointer on the timer back to zero.

Low Temperatures

1. Use correct SAE oil for temperature condi¬ tions. Change oil only when engine is warm.

2. Keep batteries in a well charged condition.

3. Partially restrict cool air flow if necessary, but use care to avoid overheating.

High Temperatures

1. See that nothing obstructs air flow to and from the unit.

2. Keep cooling fins clean.

Extremely Dusty or Dirty Conditions

1. Keep unit clean. Keep cooling system clean.

2. Service air cleaner as frequently as re¬ quired.

3. Change crankcase oil more often than shown in Maintenance and Service.

4. Keep governor linkage clean.

Out-of-Service Protection

Protect an engine to be out-of-service for more than 30 days as folio tvs:

1. Run unit until thoroughly warm.

2. Turn off fuel supply.

3. Drain oil from oil base while still warm.

Refill and attach a warning tag stating oil viscosity used.

4. Service air cleaner and cover with plastic.

5. Wipe entire unit. Coat rustable parts with a light film of grease or oil.

6. Cover air inlet and outlet openings.

7. Disconnect battery and follow standard storage procedures.

Service and Maintenance

Regularly scheduled maintenance is the key to lower operating costs and longer service life for the unit. However, actual operating condi¬ tions under which a unit is run should be the determining factor in establishing a main¬ tenance schedule. When operating in very dusty or dirty conditions, some of the service periods may have to be reduced. The schedules are divided into two categories:

Owner Maintenance Schedule — performed by the owner, and Critical Maintenance Schedule

— performed by qualified service personnel.

For any abnormalities in operation, unusual noises from engine or generator, loss of power, overheating, etc., contact your dealer or factory.

Crankcase Oil

Check the oil level every 4 hours of operating or before each time the unit is used. Change oil every 25 hours but more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. For the first fill of oil on a new unit, change oil after two hours operation.

The oil capacity of the engine is 21 ounces.

Fill to the oil level which is 1/8 inch below the top of the oil fill opening (C). Pour slowly to prevent trapping air. urethane element and wash in a detergent and water solution as you would a sponge.

Squeeze out the cleaning solution and re-oil the element by applying generous amounts of oil to the sides and open ends. Squeeze to distribute the oil and remove excess oil.

Reinstall the element and air cleaner cover.

When adding oil between changes, alwaysuse the same brand that is in the crankcase.

Various brands of oil may not be compatible when mixed. Ambient temperatures must be the guide for selection of the proper weight oil. Following are recommendations:

Above 32 F — use SAE 30

Below 32 F - use SAE 10W

Crankcase Breather

To remove the crankcase breather assembly

(located behind cylinder intake pipe), take out the fastening screws and lift off the breather assembly. The breather has the filter¬ ing element held in the cover by a small barb.

Depress the element with a blade between the element and cover. Once the element is loosened from the barb, the element can be removed from the cover.

For L.P.G. fuel operation, use an ashless or low ash detergent oil specifically made for gaseous-fueled (L.P.G.) engines. If not avail¬ able, use an oil with the A.P.I. designation SE or SE/CC. Don’t use an oil with the designa¬ tion CD unless it is also designated SE and the oil manufacturer certifies it will perform satisfactorily in gasoline engines.

Note: If oils with these designations are not yet available, use an oil with the API designa¬ tion MS, MS/DG or MS/DM which has passed all the Automotive Manufacturer’s Sequence

Tests and the MIL-L-2104B Tests.

Air Cleaner

The polyurethane type air cleaner (B) must normally be cleaned every 25 hours, more often if the engine runs rich and emits black, smoky exhaust due to clogged air cleaner element. To service the air cleaner, remove the air cleaner cover. Then remove the poly¬

Clean the element with a suitable solvent or household detergent. Blow out the solvent or cleanser used with low pressure air. When re-installing the breather assembly, the drain hole or rectangular opening is at the bottom.

Note: The filtering element doesn’t have to be lubricated before re-installing because it’s lubricated by crankcase vapors during opera¬ tion.

Ignition

Every 100 hours, remove, inspect, clean and regap the spark plug to .020”. If the plug looks discolored or has fouled, replace it.

Because the plug used is a special length plug for installation, use the same plug type as the original or equivalent.

A 120V (standard)

0 12V (standard)

A 120V (optional)

12V (optional)

27 ft. - 29 ft. - 31 ft. Rear Bath

I Telephone Jack (optional)

D Telephone Inlet (optional)

□

T.V. Jack (optional)

27 ft-29 ft. - 31 ft. Center Bath

Electrical Trouble Shooting

Symptom

No 12-volt power

(Lights, appliances do not work)

Blown fuse

Dim lights or sluggish fan motor

UNIVOLT will not charge battery

Possible Cause

1. Input line and/or battery not connected

2. Discharged trailer battery

3. Trailer battery on wrong polarity

4. Overloaded circuit (over 50 amps)

5. Electrical short

Remedy

1. Make necessary connections

2. Charge battery

3. See Item 6

4. Turn off switches to reduce load. Replace blown fuse in Univolt or next to Univolt.

5. Find blown fuse in Univolt and identify circuit. From wiring diagrams check the circuit for defective wiring, lamps or motors.

6. Replace battery and fuse

7. Make proper connections; replace fuse

6. Shorted battery

7. Battery terminals not properly corrected to UNI VOLT + and - terminals

8, 25- or 50-cycle power (some foreign countries)

9. Discharged battery (when operating with¬ out 120-volt line)

10. Battery is low on water

11. Input line not connected

12. Battery not connected (or polarity re¬ versed)

13. Bad battery

14. Too many lights and appliances in use

15. Fuse blown

8. Use 60-cycle power

9. Charge battery

10. Add distilled water to battery

11. Connect input line

12. Connect battery to UNIVOLT

13. Replace battery

14. Reduce electrical load

15. Replace fuse

Car-Trailer Electrical Connector

Polarity of trailer battery must match polarity of car battery. e.g. If negative pole of car battery is grounded, negative pole of trailer battery must be grounded.

Low Voltage Distribution Panel

A — Car Battery (pos) &

Circuit #5

B — Trailer Battery + (pos)

C — Trailer Battery - (neg)

D — Circuit §1

E — Circuit ff2

F — Circuit # 3

G — Circuit ffA

H — Negative Load

J — Power-On-Light

K — Ammeter

L — AGU 40 - amp - Fuse

M — AGU 50 - amp - Fuse

N — SFE 20 - amp - Fuse

P — SFE 4 - amp - Fuse

Central Control Panel

Q — Battery

R — Water Tank

S — Auxiliary Holding Tank

T — Main Holding Tank

U — Ammeter

V — Power On Light

W — Connector

X — Panel Light

Y — Fuse

Z — Ground to Panel

WHT

Specifications

Capacities Light and Appliance Amperages

Appliance

Main Holding Tank (Int’l Rear Bath)

Main Holding Tank (Int’l Center Bath)

Auxiliary Holding Tank (Int’l Rear Bath)

Auxiliary Holding Tank (Int’l Center Bath)

Main Holding Tank (L.Y.) ^

Auxiliary Holding Tank (L.Y.)^

Water Tank (Int’l & L.Y.) f

Water Heater 27 ft. thru 31 ft. (Int’l)

Water Heater 21 ft. thru 25 ft. (L.Y.)

Capacity

20 gal.

17 gal.

10 gal.

17 gal.

13 gal.

10 gal.

45 gal.

10 gal.

6 gal.

Item

Control Panel Light

Water Pump

Ceiling Fan

Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Range Exhaust Fan

Furnace Fan

Toilet Exhaust Fan

Reading Lights:

Living Room

Bedroom

Main Door Light

Exterior Light

Ceiling Light (6 Bulbs):

Living Room, Galley

Bedroom, Bathroom

Galley and Vanity Lights under Roof Locker

Trunk Lights:

Service Center, Trunk

Clearance & Cluster Lights

Stop & Turn Signal

Tail Light

License Plate Light

Backup Lights

Battery

Lamp Number

—

53X

—

1383

1141

1156

1141F

1141

1895

1156

1157

1156

Fluorescent Lights F15T8WW na

105 amp hrs. at 80°F,

Amperage

9.9 max.

4.8

2.0

5.0

2.0

1.6 each bulb

1.6

1.6 each bulb

.6 each bulb

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Circuit

Main Breaker

General Circuit

Appliance Circuit

Air Conditioner

Charge Line from Car

Low Voltage Circuits

Trailer Battery Fuse (+)

Trailer Battery Fuse (—)

Power On Circuit

Ammeter

Central Control Panel

Radio, Radio/Tape

Battery Charger

Water Pump

Location Rating

120 volt panel

Univolt

Nxt. to Univolt

Univolt

30 amp

15 amp

20 amp

AGU 40 amp fuse

SFE 20 amp fuse

AGU 50 amp fuse

SFE 4 amp fuse

Nxt. to Univolt SFE 4 amp fuse

Main Cen. Ctrl. Pnl. AGC 15 amp fuse

Radio, Radio/Tape

Battery Charger

IAG 5 amp fuse

AGA 3 amp fuse

Battery Charger

Water Pump

AGU 50 amp fuse m SLO-BLO

Pre-Travel Check List

Interior

1. Turn off water pump switch.

2. Check battery water level.

3. Close windows and vents.

4. Turn off Gas to Range & Oven.

5. Lock all interior cabinet doors.

6. Lock refrigerator door (Seal containers first.)

7. Hold down or stack securely all loose, hard and sharp objects.

8. Fasten sliding & foldette doors.

9. Drain toilet bowl.

10. Turn off interior lights.

11. Secure and lock the Main door.

12. Pull up step.

Exterior

1. Disconnect and stow: a) electrical hook-up cord b) sewer-hose hook-up hose, (flush out) c) water hook-up hose.

2. Turn off gas line shut-off valve to appliances.

3. Remove and stow leveling jacks and wheel chocks.

4. Check hitch: it must be properly attached.

5. Check safety chains and breakaway switch cable.

6. Fully retract jack. Remove and stow dolly wheel.

7. Check clearance and stop lights.

8. Check lug bolts.

9. Check tires, for correct pressure see page 24.

10. Check that TV antenna is pointed forward and dipoles closed.

11. Adjust car mirrors.

12. Pull forward some 50 ft., test brakes, and check site for forgotten objects and cleanliness.

Home

1. Leave key with your neighbor.

2. Store valuables and important papers in a safe place.

3. Discontinue newspaper, milk and other deliveries.

4. Ask the Post Office to hold your mail for you.

5. Arrange with the Telephone Company for dis¬ continued or ‘Vacation Service’.

6. Arrange care for your pets.

7. Have your lawn, garden and house plants cared for.

8. Lock all windows and doors securely. Keep shades open for a lived-in look.

9. Cover all food to keep out mice and insects.

10. Eliminate all fire hazards. Place matches in a tin box or glass jar.

11. Store oil, gasoline and other inflammables properly.

12. Destroy all newspapers, magazines and oily rags.

13. Notify police.

Personal

14. Automobile insurance to cover you and your family fully.

15. Avoid cash. Use travelers checks and credit cards.

16. Confirm reservations.

17. Have sunglasses for everyone.

18. Pack cameras and films.

19. Make a check list of clothing for everyone, and toilet articles.

Motoring Essentials

1. Display car and trailer registration properly.

2. Carry driver’s license. In Canada you will need a non-resident liability insurance card.

3. In Mexico you must have special auto insurance.

4. Carry an extra set of ignition and trunk keys in a separate pocket, or in your wallet.

5. Keep an operating flashlight with fresh batteries in the glove compartment.

6. Pack the trunk so that you can reach the tools and spare tire without completely unpacking.

7. Keep sharp or hard articles securely packed wherever they may be.

8. Do not pack things in the passenger sitting area, you need maximum space for comfort.

9. Wear easy-wash, drip-dry traveling clothes.

10. Do not make your vacation trips a mileage marathon! Stop and relax frequently.

11. Carry a first aid kit.

12. Carry your pet’s dish, food, leash and health and registration papers.

Index

Air Conditioner .49

Aluminum Shell .38

Ammeter .47

Amperage Chart .76

Automatic Gas Regulator .... 52

Axle .12

Backing .30

Ball (Hitch) .26

Battery .

Battery Condition Tester.

Battery Charger .69

Brake Controller .

Brakes .12

Bulbs (Replacement) .76

Bunk Beds .45

Capacities .76

Car Connector .27, 74

Cargo Capacity .14, 26

Ceiling Fans.50

Ceiling Vents .50

Central Control Panel .46

Chassis.12

Check Lists .78

Circuit Breakers.67

City Power .

Clock.48

Defrosting .53

Drainage System .63

Dump Valves .64

Electrical Components .

Electrical Connector .27

Electrical Inlet.

Electrical Panels ..46, 75

Electrical System.

Electric Jack (Hitch) .26

Equipment List . 10

Extended Stay.32

Extension Step .39

Exterior.38

Factory Service . 4

Fan Switch .49, 50

Filter ( Air Conditioner).49

Filter (Vacuum Cleaner).50

Filter (Water) .62

Flat Tires.24

Foldaway Step .38

Gas (LPG) System.52

Gas Tank .52

Gauge Recalibration .47

Grounding.

66 , 68

Hitch .25

Hitch Ball Height.27

Hitching Up. 25

Holding Tanks.63

Home Check List.78

Interior Check List .78

Interior Maintenance .45

Jacking Trailer.33

Lubrication Chart .80

Leveling.32

Leveling Bars .26

Light Bulb Replacement .. 51,76

Lights .51

L.P.G. System .52

Load Chart- .20

Loading . 11, 14

Micro Wave Oven. 55

Motoring Check List .79

Oven .56

Oven Cleaning .57

Overheating .28

Overnight Stop .31

Panel Switches.47

Panel Gauges .

Pilot Adjustment:

Furnace.

Oven.

Range .

Refrigerator .

Water Heater .60

Personal Check List .

Power On .

Polarity Light . 66

Range .56

Refrigerator.

Registration. 4

Regulator (LPG) . 52

Repair Centers. 6

Removing Moisture .59

Running Gear . 11

Self-Contained (Drainage) .... 63

Self-Contained (Electrical) ... 66

Service Centers . 6

Sewer Connection .63

Shower Head. 50

Sink Maintenance .49

Specifications .76

Stabilizing Jack Positions .... 32

Sway Control .29

Switches: Lights .51

Tank (Sewage).63

Tank (Water) .61

Telephone Jacks .72

Telephone Shower Head .50

Tires .24

Tire Pressures . 24

Toilet .65

Towing Tips . 28

Trailer Storage. 35

Trouble Shooting:

Electrical . 73

Furnace . 58

Range and Oven . 56

Refrigerator . 53

Water Systems . 61

TV Antenna . 39

TV Jacks . 72

Univolt . 66

Utility Connection . 33

Vacuum Cleaner . 49

Vents. 50

Vista View Windows .39

Warranty . 5

Water Drainage Procedure . 35,61

Water Drain Valves .35, 61

Water Filter . 62

Water Heater . 60

Water Inlet . 61

Water Level Gauge.47

Water Pressure Regulator.62

Water Pump.61

Water Purifier (Filter) .62

Water System .61

Weight: HP Ratio . 11

Windows .39

Winterizing .35

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AIRSTREAM OWNERS

MANUAL

1975 Airstream Owner’s Manual

Contents

Wally Byam

Caravans/Clubs

Warranty and Service

Service Centers

Wally Byam Stores

Tow Car

Equipment

Chassis

Loading

FT TWIN

5ATH

ft

to

♦

i_

mm

mm

Tires

Hitching Up

Towing Tips

Overnight Stop

Extended Stay

S H S

Winter

Airstreaming

Storage and

Winterizing

Exterior

Floor Plans

Floor Plans

Floor Plans

Interior

it_uicm

L.EG. System

Refrigerator

MicroWave Oven

Range/Oven

Furnace

Water Heater

Water System

Drain and

Waste System

Electrical System

Battery

Battery

Charger

Electrical Trouble Shooting

Specifications

Pre-Travel Check List

Index

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