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Owner’s Manual
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DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT
Disclaimer:
All information, illustrations and specications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication approval. If and when new materials and production techniques are developed
that can improve the quality of its product, or material substitutions are necessary due to availability, Airstream
reserves the right to make such changes.
Airstream Flying Cloud Travel Trailer Owner’s Manual
©2015 Airstream, Inc. All rights reserved
Publication Date: February 2016
REV# 004
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Introduction
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Safety
General Information
Floor Plans and Specifications
Interior
Exterior
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4
5
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Towing
Maintenance
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY AND VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
ALARMS AND DETECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
CAMPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
FLOOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
FLOOR PLANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
GENERAL INFORMATION AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
PLUMBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
APPLIANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
GENERAL INFORMATION AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
TOW VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . 8-5
TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
FAQS AND ANSWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
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INTRODUCTION
The Owner’s Manual for your new Airstream trailer
is designed to respond to the most frequent inquiries
regarding the operation, function, and care of the many
systems that make modern trailering a joy.
Airstream realizes our customers possess varying
degrees of expertise in the area of repairing and
maintaining the appliances in their trailer. For this
reason, the service information found in this manual is
directed toward those with average mechanical skills.
We also realize that you may be more familiar with
one area than you are with another. Only you know
your capabilities and limitations. We want you to use
this manual and hope you will nd the information
contained in it useful. However, should you ever feel
that you may be in need of assistance, please consult
your Airstream dealer for advice on repairs that may be
required.
A brief explanation of the operation of the appliances
such as refrigerator, furnace, water heater, and others,
are explained in this manual. However, you will also
nd the manufacturer’s information, supplied in a
packet included with this manual, to be more detailed.
All information, illustrations, and specications
contained in this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time of publication
approval. If and when new materials and production
techniques are developed that can improve the quality
of its product, or material substitutions are necessary
due to availability, Airstream reserves the right to make
such changes.
We have provided many important safety messages
in this manual. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
WARNING
A warning is used for a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury to persons.
CAUTION
A caution is used to advise caution when
performing actions that could result in minor or
moderate injury to persons and/or damage to
equipment.
NOTE
A note is used to address practices not related
to personal injury. This applies to hazardous
situations involving property damage only.
Optional items may be available on all, or particular
models. Additionally, some optional items can only be
included during the manufacturing phase and cannot
later be added to the trailer.
The inclusion of optional items information in this
manual does not imply or suggest the availability,
application suitability, or inclusion for any specic unit.
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SAFETY
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Transporting of Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Towing and Weight Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Control Sway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Lug Nut Torquing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Tire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Appliances and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY AND VENTILATION . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Chemical Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Formaldehyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Do Not Smoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Medical Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
ALARMS AND DETECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Carbon Monoxide Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
What Is Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Low Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Detector Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
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Safety Precautions
Many things can be construed as safety related, but
the most important is your common sense. If you are
careless with matches, cigarettes, ammable material,
or any other hazardous material, you surely realize
your potential for accidents is greatly increased.
You will nd many safety recommendations in this
section and throughout the manual. The following
recommendations are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
Transporting of Passengers
The transporting of people in the trailer puts their
lives at risk and may be illegal. The trailer does not
have seat belts, therefore, it is not designed to carry
passengers.
Towing and Weight Distribution
Weight distribution is an important factor when loading
your travel trailer. A recreational vehicle with the cargo
distributed properly will result in efcient, trouble-
free towing. Refer to Section 7 - Towing for more
information.
Control Sway
Sway or shtailing is the sideways action of a trailer
caused by external forces. Excessive sway of your
travel trailer can lead to the rollover of the trailer and
tow vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death. Refer
to Section 7 - Towing for more information.
Lug Nut Torquing
Making sure wheel mounting nuts (lug nuts) on
trailer wheels are tight and properly torqued is an
important responsibility that trailer owners and users
need to understand and practice. Inadequate and/or
inappropriate wheel nut torque (tightness) is a major
cause of lug nuts loosening in service. Loose lug nuts
can rapidly lead to a wheel separation resulting in
potentially serious safety consequences. See torque
pattern in the Section 8 - Maintenance for tightening
sequence, and follow torque specications in Section
4 - Floor Plans and Specications.
Tire Safety
Appliances and Equipment
The appliances (stove, refrigerator, etc.) and equipment
(hot water heater, furnace, etc.) typically operate on
LP gas. LP gas is ammable and is contained under
high pressure. Improper use may result in a re and/
or explosion. Make sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual as well as those in the specic
owner’s manuals of the appliances and equipment.
Mold
Mold and mold spores exist throughout indoor and
outdoor environments. There is no practical way
to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor
environment, however, the way to control indoor
mold growth is to control moisture. Refer to Section
3 - General Information (Camping) for information on
controlling condensation and molds.
Chemical Sensitivity and Ventilation
Chemical Sensitivity
Immediately after the purchase of your new
recreational vehicle, and sometimes, after it has been
closed up for an extended period of time, you may
notice a strong odor and/or experience a chemical
sensitivity. This is not a defect in your recreational
vehicle. Like your home, there are many different
products used in the construction of recreational
vehicles, such as carpet, linoleum, plywood, insulation,
upholstery, etc. Formaldehyde is also the by-product of
combustion and numerous household products, such
as some paints, coatings, and cosmetics. However,
recreational vehicles are much smaller than your home
and therefore, the exchange of air inside a recreational
vehicle is signicantly less than in a home. These
products, when new or when exposed to elevated
temperatures and/or humidity, may off-gas different
chemicals, including formaldehyde. This off-gassing, in
combination with the minimal air exchange, may cause
you to experience irritation of the eyes, nose, and
throat and sometimes headache, nausea, and a variety
of asthma-like symptoms. Elderly persons and young
children, as well as anyone with a history of asthma,
allergies, or lung problems, may be more susceptible to
the effects of off-gassing.
Properly maintained tires improve the steering,
stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your
vehicle. Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for tire care
and safety information. Also, be sure to read the Tire
Safety Manual Addendum included with your owner’s
packet.
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Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance
and is an important chemical used widely by industry
to manufacture building materials and numerous
household products. It is also a by-product of
combustion and certain other natural processes.
Thus, it may be present inside the trailer with some
individuals being sensitive to it. Ventilation of the unit
normally reduces the exposure to a comfortable level.
Trace levels of formaldehyde are released from
smoking, cooking, use of soaps and detergents, such
as carpet shampoos, cosmetics, and many other
household products. Some people are very sensitive to
formaldehyde while others may not have any reaction
to the same levels of formaldehyde. Amounts released
decrease over time.
Your Airstream trailer was manufactured using
low formaldehyde-emitting (LFE) wood products,
use of which is typical in the recreation vehicle
industry. Formaldehyde has an important role in
the adhesives used to bind wood products used in
recreation vehicles. The wood products in your trailer
are designed to emit formaldehyde at or lower than
industry guidelines and should not produce symptoms
in most individuals.
While LFE wood products typically do not emit
formaldehyde at a level that would cause symptoms
in most individuals, it is possible, though not likely, for
that to occur when the trailer is not properly ventilated.
Ventilation is an essential requirement for trailer use,
for many reasons. Any effects of formaldehyde can be
greatly reduced by actions such as opening windows,
opening roof vents, running the air conditioner, or
some combination thereof. In addition, the emission of
formaldehyde by these products naturally decreases
rapidly over time.
Airstream strongly suggests that you take measures to
properly ventilate your trailer on a regular basis. If you
have any questions with respect to proper ventilation
of your trailer, please do not hesitate to contact your
dealer or Airstream.
Ventilation
To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from offgassing, it is of utmost importance that you ventilate
your recreational vehicle. Ventilation should occur
frequently after purchase and at times when the
temperatures and humidity are elevated. Remember,
off-gassing is accelerated by heat and humidity. Open
windows, exhaust vents, and doors. Operate ceiling
and/or other fans, roof air conditioners, and furnaces.
Use a fan to force stale air out and bring fresh air in.
Decreasing the ow of air by sealing the recreational
vehicle increases the formaldehyde level in the
vehicle’s indoor air.
Do Not Smoke
It is recommended that you do not smoke inside your
recreational vehicle. In addition to causing damage
to your recreational vehicle, tobacco smoke releases
formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals.
Medical Advice
Questions regarding the effects of formaldehyde on
your health should be submitted to your doctor or local
health department.
Alarms and Detectors
Smoke Alarm
A smoke detector is provided with your trailer. A manual
pertaining to the detector is included in the paper work
given to you at the dealership. Please read and follow
all care, maintenance, and safety information contained
in the smoke alarm manual.
The smoke alarm will beep once a minute for at least
30 days when the battery is weak. The battery must
immediately be replaced with a fresh one.
WARNING
Alarm battery is shipped deactivated. Check your
alarm for proper battery installation. To activate
battery, new Airstream owner must install included
battery to proper orientation.
WARNING
Smoke alarms have a limited life. The unit should
be replaced immediately if it is not operating
properly. You should always replace a smoke alarm
after 10 years from the date of purchase. Write the
purchase date on the space provided on the back
of unit.
If service is required or you have not received a smoke
alarm users manual, please contact the Consumer
Affairs Division at 800-323-9005.
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Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Carefully read and understand the contents of this
instruction manual before using the alarm.
Store the manual in a safe place for future reference.
Pay particular attention to the safety warnings. Pass
the manual on to any subsequent users of the alarm.
If you have not received the Owner’s manual for the
Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please contact Airstream
factory Customer Service or Quantum Group Inc. at
1-800-432-5599
WARNING
Failure to replace this product by the “REPLACE
BY DATE” printed on the alarm cover may result in
death by Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Replace By
Date is six (6) years from the date of manufacture.
WARNING
Activation of your CO alarm’s audible horn
indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO)
that can kill you. Leave the area immediately!
NOTE
This carbon monoxide alarm is designed for indoor
use only. Do not expose to rain or moisture. Do not
knock or drop the alarm. Do not open or tamper
with the alarm as this could cause malfunction. The
alarm will not protect against the risk of carbon
monoxide poisoning when the batteries are dead or
missing. The alarm will only indicate the presence
of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. Carbon
monoxide gas may be present in other areas.
Important Safety Precautions:
• Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete
combustion of fuels such as wood, charcoal, coal,
heating oil, parafn, gasoline, natural gas, propane,
butane, etc.
• Ideally, it is recommended that a carbon monoxide
alarm should be installed in or near every room
that has a fuel burning appliance such as any room
heaters, water heaters, cookers, grills, etc.
• Ensure that the alarm horn can be heard by all those
who are intended to hear it. Seek medical help if it
is suspected that a user of the RV is suffering from
carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING
This product is intended for use in ordinary, indoor
locations of family living units. It is not designed
to measure compliance with occupational safety
and health administration (OSHA) commercial or
industrial standards. Individuals who are at special
risk from carbon monoxide exposure by reason of
age, pregnancy, or medical condition may consider
using warning devices which provide audible and
visual signals for carbon monoxide concentration
under 30 ppm. If in doubt, consult your medical
practitioner.
This Carbon Monoxide Alarm Is Not:
• Designed to detect smoke, re, or any gas other than
carbon monoxide.
• To be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of
fuel-burning appliances.
• To be used on an intermittent basis, or as a portable
alarm for spillage of combustion products from fuelburning appliances.
• If the alarm sounds, make sure to investigate the
problem. Ignoring the alarm may result in sickness,
injury or death. (CO may be present even if nothing
is seen or smelled by the user.)
• Room spaces should be well ventilated when
household cleaning supplies are used as these may
cause a false alarm.
• Alarm should be tested once per week. If further
details are required, which do not appear in this
manual, contact BRK Brands Inc. First Alert.
What Is Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that
is released when fuels are burned. It is invisible, has
no smell, and is therefore, very difcult to detect with
the human senses. Under normal conditions, in a room
where fuel-burning appliances are well maintained and
correctly ventilated, the amount of carbon monoxide
released into the room by appliances is not dangerous.
These fuels include: wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural
gas, gasoline, kerosene, and propane. Common
appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not
properly maintained, are improperly ventilated, or
malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly. CO is a real
danger in air-tight trailers with added insulation, sealed
windows, and other weatherproong can trap CO
inside.
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The following conditions can result in potentially
dangerous CO situations:
1. Excessive spillage or reverse-venting of fuelburning appliances caused by outdoor conditions,
such as:
• Wind direction and/or velocity, including high
gusts of wind. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/
humid air with extended periods between
cycles).
• Negative pressure differential resulting from sue
of exhaust fans.
• Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning
appliances competing for limited internal air.
• Vent-pipe connections vibrating loose from
clothes dryers, furnaces, or water heaters.
• Obstructions in or unconventional vent-pipe
designs which can amplify the above situations.
2. Extended use of un-vented fuel burning devices.
3. Temperature increase that can trap exhaust gases
near the ground.
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The following symptoms are related to CO
POISONING:
• Mild Exposure - Slight headache, nausea, vomiting,
fatigue (u-like symptoms).
• Medium Exposure - Throbbing headache, drowsiness,
confusion, fast heart rate.
• Extreme Exposure - Convulsions, unconsciousness,
heart and lung failure. Exposure to carbon monoxide
can cause brain damage and/or death.
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Detector
This alarm has a seven year life; see end-of-life
notication in LPG detector manual. Please read entire
detector manual before operating unit.
The LPG detector is located in the kitchen area. LPG
is a mixture of gases produced and sold commercially
as a fuel for heating and cooking appliances. LPG is
highly ammable and, as a result, can be explosive
if ignited under certain circumstances. LPG is
heavier than air and, if conned in a closed space,
will accumulate close to the oor. The LPG detector
is designed to alarm at less than 25% of the legal
explosive limit. It will provide a visual and audible alarm
by sounding an alarm every 5 seconds and lighting the
red LED.
Your LPG detector is wired directly to your trailer
battery and incorporates a 1 amp, in-line fuse. It has no
internal battery backup. In normal stand-by mode, the
LED indicator will be green.
Low Voltage
The operating voltage for the detector is 12 VDC. The
WARNING
Many causes of reported CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING indicate that while victims are aware
that they are not well, they become so disoriented
that they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the building or calling for assistance. Also
young children and pets may be the rst to be
affected.
actual voltage supplied to the detector in a recreational
vehicle may drop below the minimum 8 VDC. The
detector provides the user with a low voltage warning
before reaching that level and will provide additional
distinct, clear warnings and alarms after the 8 VDC
level is reached. However, if available power supplied
to the unit is below the operating voltage of 8 VDC,
the detector will not detect gas or provide protection
against dangerous levels of LPG.
WARNING
Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in
storage, before each trip, and once a week while in
use. Failure to test units used in RV’s as described
may remove your protection.
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WARNING
Activation of this detector indicates the possible
presence of LPG, which can cause an explosion
and/or re, causing serious injury or death. This
normally indicates a leak in the LPG installation
or an LPG appliance. Extinguish all open ames,
open your windows and door, and evacuate the unit
immediately. Do not activate any electrical switch.
Turn off the LPG at your gas tank(s). Do not re-enter
your unit until a qualied repair technician has
corrected the problem and certied the system as
safe.
WARNING
It is not recommended that the detector be
disconnected from the battery during periods of
storage. There is a small heater on the sensor of
the device that burns away impurities in the air
during periods of normal use. During periods when
power is interrupted, impurities can build up on the
sensor. When power is returned to the detector,
the detector alarm may activate until the impurities
are burned off. This could take a number of hours,
during which time the alarm will be constantly on.
Fire Extinguisher
The re extinguisher, just inside your forward door,
should be checked for charge on a regular basis.
Make sure your family, especially the cook, knows
how to release the extinguisher storage bracket, and
how to properly operate the extinguisher. Check with
your local re department for professional advice on
its operation and use if you nd the directions on the
extinguisher unclear. They will be able and willing to
assist you and your family.
Detector Test
The Test/Rest button is used to verify proper alarm
function. Executing the test function sounds the alarm
and lights up the red LED. The test will sound the
alarm twice, with four beeps in 1 second, followed by
5 seconds of silence. By pressing the button, you can
verify that the alarm sounds and the LED functions
properly.
WARNING
Have a qualied technician check your LPG system
annually or if you detect any signs of leaks or
malfunctions.
NOTE
Refer to Section 5 - Interior and Section 6 - Exterior
for additional LPG warnings and safety information.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Warranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Coverage Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Limitation of Implied Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Repair Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Back-Up Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
What Is Not Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Disclaimer of Incidental and Consequential Damages . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Events That Discharge Airstreams Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Airstream Limited Warranty Excludes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Normal Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Chemical Gassing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
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CAMPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Suggested Pre-Travel Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Trailer Equipment and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Motoring Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Overnight Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Extended Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Jack Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
City Water Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Section 3
General Information
Waste Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Things Not To Put Into Toilet Or Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Shoreline Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Remote Generator Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Cable TV Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Winter Traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Tips To Controlling Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Molds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Contributing Factors To Mold Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Inhibiting Mold Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
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Limited Warranty Policy
This Limited Warranty Covers
(i) ONLY the rst retail owner and any second owner
(ii) ONLY those portions of a NEW travel trailer not
excluded under the section “What is Not Covered”,
when sold by an authorized dealership; and, (iii)
ONLY defects in workmanship performed and/or materials used to assemble those portions of your travel
trailer not excluded under the section “What is Not
Covered”. “Defect” means the failure of the workmanship performed and/or materials used to conform with
the design and manufacturing specication and tolerances of Airstream. The Limited Warranty is not transferable beyond the second retail owner. The second
retail owner’s warranty coverage period shall be the
unexpired balance of the warranty coverage period
the rst retail owner received. Transfer of this Limited
Warranty will only be approved upon: (1) Airstream’s
receipt of a completed transfer application form; (2)
payment of a $250.00 processing fee to Airstream;
and (3) completion of an inspection of the condition of
the travel trailer, at the owner’s expense, by an authorized Airstream dealer in accordance with Airstream’s
required procedure and Airstream’s receipt of a written
report as to the results of such inspection. Transfer
application forms are available from your dealer or Airstream’s Service Administration Department.
Coverage Ends
24 Months after the rst retail owner rst takes delivery of the travel trailer from an authorized dealership.
Any action for breach of this warranty or any implied
warranties must be commenced not more than 25
months after the rst retail owner took delivery of the
travel trailer. Some states do not allow the reduction
of the time when a breach of warranty claim must be
commenced, so the reduction in time when a breach
of warranty claim must be commenced may not apply
to you.
Limitation Of Implied Warranties
Implied warranties arising under applicable law, if
any, including but not limited to implied warranties of
merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, are
hereby limited in duration to the term of this limited
warranty and are limited in scope of coverage to those
portions of the travel trailer covered by this limited
warranty. There are no express warranties or any implied warranties of merchantability on those portions of
the travel trailer excluded from coverage. There is no
warranty of any nature made by airstream beyond that
contained in this limited warranty. No person has authority to enlarge, amend or modify this limited warranty.
The dealer is not airstream’s agent. Airstream is not responsible for any undertaking, representation or warranty made by any dealer or others beyond those expressly
set forth within this limited warranty. Some states do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
REPAIR REMEDY: Airstream’s sole and exclusive
obligation is to repair any covered defects discovered
within the warranty coverage period if: (1) within 10
days of your discovery of a defect you notify Airstream
OR an authorized dealership of the defect; AND (2)
you deliver your Travel trailer to Airstream OR an
authorized dealership at your cost and expense.
BACK-UP REMEDY: If the primary repair remedy
fails to successfully cure any defect after a reasonable
number of repair attempts, your sole and exclusive
remedy shall be to have Airstream pay an independent
service shop of your choice to perform repairs to the
defect OR if the defect is incurable, have Airstream pay
diminution in value damages. The repair remedy and
the back-up remedy must both be exhausted and these
remedies must fail to fulll their essential purpose
before you can seek any legal or equitable relief. This
limited warranty is not a warranty that promises or
extends to future performance because the warranty
does not make a representation on how your travel
trailer will perform in the future but instead represents
only what the remedy will be if a defect exists. This
means any breach of any warranty, express or implied,
occurs on the date of delivery/purchase
Unless prohibited by state law, repairs will not extend
the time when you must commence a breach of
warranty claim and shall not extend the warranty
coverage period. Any performance of repairs after
the warranty coverage ends OR any performance of
repairs to those portions of your travel trailer excluded
from coverage shall be considered “good will” repairs.
Warranty repairs should be expected. Airstream
may use new and/or remanufactured parts and/or
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components of substantially equal quality to complete
a repair. Damage to interior or exterior surfaces, trim,
upholstery and other appearance items may occur
at the factory during assembly, during delivery of the
travel trailer to your selling dealer or on the selling
dealer’s lot. Normally, any damage is detected and
corrected at the factory or by the selling dealer during
the inspection process. If you discover any damage
when you take delivery of your travel trailer, you MUST
notify your dealer OR Airstream within 10 days of
the date of purchase to have damage repaired at no
cost to you. Minor adjustments, such as adjustments
to the interior or exterior doors, drawers, latches
will be performed at no cost to you by your selling
dealer during the rst 90 days of warranty coverage;
thereafter, such adjustments are your exclusive
responsibility as normal maintenance.
What Is Not Covered
1. Tires, batteries, stereo, television, range/stove,
furnace, refrigerator, air conditioner, toilet, water
heater, microwave, generator, glass breakage, and
other materials, parts and components warranted
by persons or entities other than Airstream. Please
refer to the warranties of component manufacturers
for terms and conditions of coverage;
2. Accessories and equipment that are working as
designed, but which you are unhappy because of
the design
3. Any part or component of the travel trailer that was
not manufactured or installed by Airstream;
4. Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure,
including but not limited to upholstery, ooring rust,
corrosion, oxidation, and cosmetic blemishes;
5. Normal maintenance and service items, including
but not limited to light bulbs, fuses, lubricants,
sealants and seals, door adjustments, and awning
tension;
6. After-market equipment or accessories installed on
the travel trailer after completion of manufacture
by Airstream, or any defects or damage caused by
such items;
7. Travel trailers not purchased through an authorized
dealer of Airstream and travel trailers purchased
directly or indirectly through auction, salvage,
repossession, or other non-customary sale means;
8. Defects or damage caused by, in whole or in
part, or in any way related to: Accidents, misuse
(including off-road use), or negligence; Failure
to comply with the instructions set forth in any
owner’s manual provided with the travel trailer;
Alteration or modication of the travel trailer
except such alterations or modications approved
in writing by Airstream; Acts of God or other
environmental conditions, such as lightning,
hail, salt causing rust, or other chemicals in the
atmosphere; De-icing agents or other chemicals
applied to the travel trailer; Failure to properly
maintain or service the travel trailer, including
but not limited to the maintenance of lubricants,
sealants, and seals; Condensation and the results
of condensation including water damage and
the growth of mold or mildew. Mold and mildew
are natural growths given certain environmental
conditions and are not covered by the terms of this
Limited Warranty; The addition of weight to the
travel trailer that causes the total weight to exceed
applicable weight ratings, or addition of weight
causing improper distribution of the weight of the
travel trailer; Failure to seek and obtain repairs in
a timely manner; Failure to use reasonable efforts
to mitigate damage caused by defects; Failure
to properly ventilate the travel trailer; Improper
electric power supply or improper travel trailer
hookup to other facilities; Acts or omissions of any
person or entity other than Airstream.
Disclaimer Of Incidental And Consequential
Damages
Airstream disclaims any and all incidental and consequential damages, including but not limited to expenses
such as transportation to and from dealerships and Airstream repair facilities, loss of time, loss of pay, loss of
use, inconvenience, commercial loss (including but not
limited to lost prots), towing charges, bus fares, vehicle
rental, service call charges, gasoline expenses, incidental charges such as telephone calls and facsimile
transmissions, and expenses for lodging and moisture
damage such as mold and mildew as well as rust and
corrosion. This disclaimer is independent of any failure
of the essential purpose of any warranties provided with
the travel trailer, and shall survive any determination
that a warranty failed of its essential purpose. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
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Obtaining Warranty Service
In order to obtain warranty service under this Limited
Warranty, the owner must do all of the following:
1. Owner and dealer representative must complete
and return the Customer Performance Checkout
within 10 days from delivery of the motorhome,
2. Notify Airstream or one of its authorized,
independent dealers of any claimed defect within
the warranty period or 10 days thereafter,
3. Provide notication of a defect within 10 days of
discovery of that defect, and
4. Promptly return the travel trailer to an authorized
Airstream dealer or Airstream for repairs.
If you believe a defect covered by this Limited Warranty
still exists after an attempted repair by an authorized
Airstream dealer, you must contact Airstream at the
following address, specifying:
1. The complete serial number of the travel trailer,
2. The date of original purchase and the date of
original delivery,
3. The name of the selling dealer, and
4. The nature of the problem and the steps or service
which have been performed.
Airstream, INC.
419 West Pike Street
P.O. Box 629
Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629
Attention: Owner Relations Department
Airstream may direct you to an authorized Airstream
dealer, or may request that you bring your travel trailer
to the Airstream factory in Jackson Center, Ohio for
repairs.
Airstream does not control the scheduling of repairs
at its authorized Airstream dealers, and repairs at the
Airstream factory may not be immediately available.
Therefore, you may encounter delays in scheduling
repairs and/or completion of repairs. All costs
associated with transporting the travel trailer for any
warranty service shall be the sole responsibility of the
owner.
Events That Discharge Airstream’s Obligations
Under This Limited Warranty
Misuse or neglect, accidents, unauthorized alteration,
failure to provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance (see Owner’s Manual), damage caused
by off road use, collision, re, theft, vandalism,
explosions, overloading in excess of rated capacities,
and odometer tampering shall discharge Airstream from
any express or implied warranty obligation to repair any
resulting defect.
Airstream Limited Warranty Excludes
Normal Wear
Items such as curtains, upholstery, oor coverings,
window, door, and vent seals will show wear or may
even wear out within the 2-year warranty period,
depending upon the amount of usage, weather, and
atmospheric conditions.
Accident
We strongly urge our dealers and customers to inspect
the trailer upon receipt of delivery for any damage
caused by accident while being delivered to the dealer,
or while it is on the dealer’s lot. Damage of this nature
becomes the dealer or customer’s responsibility upon
acceptance of delivery, unless Airstream is notied
and the person making the delivery veries the
damage. Glass breakage, whether obviously struck or
mysterious, is always accidental and covered by most
insurance policies.
Abuse
Lack of customer care and/or improper maintenance
will result in early failure for which Airstream cannot be
held responsible.
Exposure
Not unlike a car, the steel parts of a trailer can and will
rust if subjected to prolonged exposure to moisture, salt
air, or corrosive air-borne pollutants without repainting.
Aluminum oxidizes when unprotected under similar
conditions, and renery chemicals of a sulfurous nature
are harmful to nishes if not washed off periodically.
Extremely hot or direct sunlight will deteriorate rubber
and fade curtains and upholstery. Conditions of this
nature, although they may be normal for the area,
are beyond Airstream’s control and become the
responsibility of the owner.
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It is the responsibility of the owner to take such
preventative measures as are necessary to maintain
the exterior caulking and sealer of your unit. It is the
responsibility of the owner to use reasonable, prudent
care to prevent foreseeable secondary damage from
rain, plumbing leaks, and the natural accumulation
of moisture in your unit, such as a delaminated
oor; stained upholstery, carpeting, or drapes, mold
formation and growth, furniture damage, etc. Mold is a
natural growth, given certain environmental conditions,
and is not covered by the terms of the Limited
Warranty.
Overload
Damage due to loading, either beyond capacity or to
cause improper towing because of improper balance, is
beyond Airstream’s responsibility. The Airstream trailer
is engineered to properly handle the gross vehicle load
rating on the certication label. Load distribution has
a denite effect upon the towing characteristics and
attitudes of the trailer. Level hitch installations are a
necessity, and very important on a tandem axle trailer.
There are limits to the amount of load that can be
safely transported, depending upon speed and road
conditions, and reasonable cause to believe these
factors have been exceeded could void the Airstream
warranty. For additional information on the loading
of your trailer, consult this Owner’s Manual or gross
vehicle weight rating plate.
The axle is manufactured to a tolerance of 1-degree
camber and 1/8 in. toe-in. These tolerances will only
change if the trailer is subjected to abuse, such as
dropping off a sharp berm, striking a curb, or hitting
a deep hole in the road. Such damage could be
considered as resulting from an accident, of which risks
are not covered under the warranty. Abnormal tire wear
and/or wheel alignment resulting from such damage is
not covered under the terms of the warranty.
Chemical Gassing
Chemical gassing is not a “Defect” in your recreational
vehicle and is not covered by the Limited Warranty.
Please follow the recommendations in this manual to
address this concern.
Service
Before leaving the factory, every vital part of the trailer
is tested for performance. Each test is signed and
certied by an inspector. After the trailer arrives on
your dealer’s lot, all vital parts and systems are again
tested. When you take delivery of your new trailer, you
will receive a complete check out.
At that time, a specied list of performance checks
on your trailer equipment will be conducted, and
any deciencies you have experienced since taking
delivery will be corrected.
Please contact your dealer if your trailer needs service.
Major service under your Airstream Limited Warranty is
available through our nationwide network of Airstream
Dealer Service Centers. An up-to-date list of Dealer
Service Centers will be sent to you with an Owner’s
Survey shortly after your trailer is delivered. Our web
site, www.Airstream.com also has a dealer locator on
it. This list is current as of the date of this publication.
Occasionally, dealerships change, or new dealers are
added who may not appear on this list. For this reason,
it is suggested that you contact your local dealer from
time to time for an updated list. Additional copies are
available if you need them. All centers operate on an
appointment basis for the utmost efciency.
When you require service for your trailer from the
Airstream Factory Service Center, or a Certied Dealer
Service Center, please contact the service manager
for an appointment, and inform him if you are unable
to keep the appointment date, or wish to change it.
Service may be arranged at the Factory Service Center
by contacting the Service Coordinator at:
Airstream Factory Service Center,
P.O. Box 629, 419 W. Pike Street,
Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629
Phone: (937) 596-6111 or (877) 596-6111
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Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Trafc
Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying
Airstream Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it nds that a safety defect exists
in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer, or
Airstream Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800424-9153), go to http://www.safercar.gov, or write to:
Administrator,
NHTSA,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Camping
Suggested Pre-Travel Check List
Interior
1. Turn off water pump switch.
2. Check battery water level.
3. Close windows and vents.
4. Lock all interior cabinet doors.
5. Latch refrigerator door. (Seal containers rst)
6. Hold down or stack securely all loose, hard, and
sharp objects.
7. Fasten sliding and foldette doors.
8. Drain toilet bowl.
9. Turn off interior lights.
10. Set table in upright position.
Exterior
1. Disconnect and stow the electrical hookup cord,
and the sewer (ush out) and water hookup hoses.
2. Turn off gas at LP tanks.
3. Retract stabilizing jacks.
4. Check hitch for proper attachment.
5. Check safety chains and breakaway switch cable.
6. Fully retract hitch jack. Remove and stow jack
stand or wood block.
7. Check clearance and stoplights.
8. Check lug nuts.
9. Check tires for correct pressure.
10. Check that TV antenna is properly stowed.
11. Adjust tow vehicle mirrors.
12. Pull forward about 50 ft, test brakes, and check site
for forgotten objects and cleanliness.
Trailer Equipment and Accessories
1. Water hose, 5/8 in. high pressure, tasteless,
odorless, non-toxic, (2-25 ft. sections)
2. Y connection -- water hose.
3. Sewer hose with clamp.
4. Drain cap with hose drain.
5. Holding tank cleaner and deodorizer.
6. Power cord adapter, 30-amp capacity.
7. 50 ft. electric cord, 12-3 wire, 30-amp capacity.
8. 25 ft. electric cord, 10-3, 30-amp capacity.
9. Woodblocks for leveling.
10. Wheel chocks.
11. Hydraulic jacks.
12. Cross-type lug wrench and a torque wrench.
13. Quality tire gauge.
14. Emergency road warning triangle.
11. Pull up or retract step.
12. Lower blinds.
13. Secure and lock main door.
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Motoring Essentials
1. Display the tow vehicle and trailer registration
properly.
2. Carry driver’s license.
3. In Canada, bring along a non-residence liability
insurance card and your birth certicate.
4. In Mexico, you must have special auto insurance.
5. Carry an extra set of the ignition and truck keys in
a separate pocket, or in your wallet.
6. Keep an operating ashlight with fresh batteries in
the glove compartment.
7. Pack the trunk so that you can reach the tools and
spare tire without completely unpacking.
8. Keep sharp or hard articles securely packed.
9. Do not pack things in the passenger seating area.
You will need the maximum space for comfort.
10. Wear easy wash, drip-dry traveling clothes.
11. Do not make your vacation trips a mileage
marathon. Stop and relax frequently.
12. Carry a rst-aid kit.
13. Carry your pet’s dish, food, leash, and health and
registration papers.
Overnight Stop
Airstream owners have parked virtually in every place
imaginable, from lling stations to farmlands. In time,
you’ll develop a knack for spying wonderful little
roadside locations by turning off the main highway and
exploring.
There are many modern parks, including State, County
and Federal parks, with good facilities where you
might obtain hookups of electrical, water, and sewer
connections. Directories are published which described
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 batteries that
supply the 12-volt current.
On a longer trip, when you have stayed where sewer
connections and utility hookups 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. Booklets are available
that 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 his rm. Your facilities are with
you. You are self-contained. Unless the tow vehicle
is needed for transportation, it is not necessary to
unhitch.
At each campsite, make sure you have not parked
in such a manner as to block the operation of the
escape window by being too close to trees, fences,
or other impediments. Scenic views are one reason
for traveling, but don’t park so the beautiful lake or
steep cliff is just outside your escape window.
Choose the most level parking spot possible.
Stabilizing jacks or blocks may not 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 tow vehicle’s springs, it will provide
some stability. If you must park on a slope, park facing
downhill. It is easier to level the trailer this way.
All you need to do to enjoy the self-contained luxury
of your Airstream is to turn on the LPG and light any
appliance pilot lights.
Before moving on, check your campsite, both for
cleanliness and also, to be sure you haven’t left
anything behind. Turn off the gas supply and make
sure everything is properly stowed. Use your pre-travel
check list and you are ready for more travel adventure.
WARNING
Extended Stay
Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very different
from making a weekend excursion. 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
with a small spirit level set on the inside work counter
or the trailer hitch A-frame (see diagram that follows
under Leveling). If a correction is necessary, you must
level from side to side rst. This can he done easily
by backing the trailer up onto one or more 2x6 boards
(see diagram that follows under Leveling). We do not
recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling.
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Level from front to rear by disconnecting the hitch from
the tow vehicle, putting the jack pad under the hitch
jack, and adjusting the jack up or down until you are
level. Block or chock the wheels to keep the trailer
from rolling. Use stabilizing jacks at all four corners, as
shown in the diagram, to eliminate the natural spring
action of the axles.
Leveling
1
1. Side to Side
2. Front to Rear
Jack Locations
2
039
City Water Hookup
Simply connect hose to your trailer’s internally
regulated (65 PSI) City Water Inlet and the source,
open the valve, and you have pressurized faucets,
toilet, and water heater. Open faucets to purge trapped
air from the water system. Allow the water heater to
ll before lighting. Refer to Plumbing in Section 5 -
Interior for more information.
Waste Water System
1. Lavatory Drain
112
1. Stabilizing Jack Location
2. Lifting Jack Location
040
WARNING
Stabilizing jacks should only be used to stabilize
trailer. Do not use jacks to lift the trailer.
WARNING
Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack, as
when changing a tire or leveling on very rough
terrain, always place the lifting 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.
Refer to Section 8, page 8-7 for further information on
jacking.
2. Black Water Tank (Toilet)
3. Galley Drain
4. Gray Water Tank
5. Shower Drain
The main parts of the waste water system are the
toilet, dual holding tanks, and tank dump valves (See
Section 8 - Maintenance for dump valve information).
The system is designed to provide complete selfcontained toilet facilities, while on the road or parked,
without being connected to a sewage line. It may also
be used in the stationary position while connected to a
sewage hose.
Keep the dump valves closed with either method and
empty the tanks when they are nearly full. The idea is
to send a large volume of water through the tanks and
hose at the same time to oat solids away.
After the sewage tank has been emptied, close the
gate valves and put approximately ve gallons of water
in the sewage holding tank. This will help prevent
solids from building up in the sewage holding tank. The
addition of a deodorizing agent like Aqua-Kem will help
prevent odors.
Should you ever have a buildup of solids, close the
valves, ll the tanks about 3/4 full with fresh water,
drive a distance to agitate the solids, and drain the
tanks.
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Things Not To Put Into Toilet Or Drains
• Facial tissues (they do not dissolve like toilet paper).
• Automotive antifreeze, ammonia, alcohols, or
acetone.
• Table scraps or other solids that may clog the drains.
Shoreline Power Supply
The Power Cord hookup is located on the side of the
trailer. The cord may be stored in the rear exterior
compartment. The power cord is plugged into the trailer
receptacle and the City Power Service.
NOTE
Use a minimum 10/3 cord with a maximum length
of 25 ft.
Many campgrounds provide less than 30 amp service,
and your hookup may blow their fuse or circuit breaker.
If this happens, reduce the load and replace the fuse or
reset the breaker.
Remote Generator Hookup
NOTE
The remote generator hookup is not available with
50 amp service.
Cable TV Inlet
The exterior inlet is located on the side or rear panel of
the trailer and is labeled for your convenience. It also
includes a hookup for a portable satellite dish.
Winter Traveling
Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require
certain precautions to protect the plumbing system
and your personal belongings from being damaged by
freezing.
Whenever possible, the heat should be kept set to
a constant temperature. It is easier for the furnace
to keep a constant room temperature than allow the
trailer temperature to drop to 50°F, then attempt to
raise it to room temperature.
The furnace on Flying Cloud models including the 23
ft. Front Bed but excluding the 20 ft. and 23 ft. rear
bed models, are ducted to provide heat to tanks and
plumbing to prevent freezing.
The 20 ft. and 23 ft. (23 ft. Front Bed model excluded)
models have 12-volt heat pads installed with the
fresh, gray, and black water tanks. These pads are
individually switched. This feature allows the saving of
battery power in a dry camping situation. To conserve
battery power, RV antifreeze may be used to protect
the gray and black tank. Battery power will last about 3
hours using all three heat pads.
The 19 ft. fresh water tank is above-oor in the heated
area of the trailer. The gray holding tank is below oor,
insulated and a 2 in. duct from the furnace supplies
heat to it. The black tank is insulated, however, no
heat is ducted to it. Use RV-approved antifreeze in the
black holding tank to prevent damage to it and below-
oor drain plumbing, if used in temperatures below the
freezing point.
NOTE
Drain and winterize all models if the water systems
are not being used during winter traveling. Refer
to Section 8 - Maintenance in this manual for
winterizing instructions.
On units 25 ft. and longer, a remote generator hookup
will be located on the front plate of the trailer behind the
LPG tanks. A generator can be plugged into the 110volt system using this feature.
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Some states do not allow LPG to be turned on while
moving. While traveling in these states, simply use
your common sense. How cold is it? How long will
it be before you can turn the heat back on? Is the
temperature dropping or rising? Remember, when
towing at 50 MPH, the wind chill factor will cause the
interior of the trailer to cool much faster than a trailer
that is parked.
When parked in sub-freezing temperatures, make
sure to keep a full supply of LPG and plug into a
110-volt power source whenever possible. A fully
charged battery will not last more than 8 to 10 hours if
the furnace is running almost constantly and 110-volt
power is not available.
Leave cabinet doors, wardrobes, and bed doors
partially open to allow warm air to circulate around
plumbing lines and xtures. Insulate and/or wrap your
exterior water lines with heat tape.
Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy
Your trailer was designed primarily for recreational use
and short-term occupancy. If you expect to occupy the
trailer for an extended period, be prepared to deal with
condensation and the humid conditions that may be
encountered.
Tips To Controlling Condensation
Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when:
• Bathing, washing dishes, hair drying, etc.
• Laundering, using appliances and non-vented gas
burners.
• Cooking (Always use the stove vent hood).
Avoid dead air spaces by:
• Using a fan to keep air circulating.
• Leaving closet and cabinet doors partially open.
To help alleviate cold weather condensation:
• Keep the temperature as reasonably cool during cold
weather as possible.
• Allow your trailer to breath, do not make it airtight.
• Allow some warm air to be removed and some cool
outside air in.
• Do not allow the furnace to recycle humid interior air
provide reasonable ventilation.
In hot weather, starting the air conditioner early
will help remove excess humidity from the air while
lowering temperatures.
Moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of the
trailer during cold weather when relative humidity of the
interior air is high. This condition is increased because
the insulated walls of a recreation vehicle are much
thinner than house walls. Also, the relatively small
volume and tight, compact construction of modern
recreational vehicles means that the normal living
activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid
moisture saturation. Estimates indicate that a family
of four can vaporize up to three gallons of water daily
through breathing, cooking, bathing, and washing.
Unless the water vapor is carried outside by ventilation,
or condensed by a dehumidier, it will condense on
the inside of the windows and walls as moisture, or
in cold weather, as frost or ice. It may also condense
out of sight, within the walls or the ceiling, where it will
manifest itself as warped or stained panels.
Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious
problem. When you recognize the signs of excessive
moisture and condensation in the trailer, action should
be taken to minimize their effects.
NOTE
Your trailer is not designed, nor intended, for
permanent housing. Use of this product for
long-term or permanent occupancy may lead
to premature deterioration of structure, interior
nishes, fabrics, carpeting, and drapes. Damage
or deterioration due to long-term occupancy may
not be considered normal, and may, under the
terms of the warranty, constitute misuse, abuse,
or neglect, and may therefore reduce the warranty
protection.
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General Information
Molds
Molds are microscopic organisms that naturally
occur in virtually every environment, indoors and
out. Outdoors, mold growth is important in the
decomposition of plants. Indoors, mold growth is
unfavorable. Left unchecked, molds break down
natural materials, such as wood products and fabrics.
Protect your investment by understanding the potential
risks that mold imposes.
Contributing Factors To Mold Growth
For mold growth to occur, temperatures, indoor or
outdoors, must be between 40° and 100°F, and must
also have a source of moisture, such as humidity,
standing water, damp materials, etc. Indoors, the most
rapid growth occurs with warm and humid conditions.
Inhibiting Mold Growth
By controlling relative humidity, the growth of mold and
mildew can be inhibited. In warm climates, use of the
air conditioner will reduce the relative humidity. Vents
are located in the bathing and cooking areas. Constant
use of these vents is advised during food preparation
and bathing, even during colder weather. Additionally,
opening a window during these activities will assist in
ventilation. In extremely humid conditions, the use of a
dehumidier can be helpful.*
Frequent use of your trailer, or cleaning regularly,
are important preventive measures. Additionally, any
spills should be wiped up quickly and dried as soon
as possible. Avoid leaving damp items lying about.
On safe surfaces, use mold or mildew-killing cleaning
products. Check sealants regularly, and reseal when
necessary to avoid water leaks. Proper preventive
maintenance to the trailer and its accessories, as
described both in this manual and in accompanying
literature, will provide the best protection to the trailer.
Safety
As always, safety should be a top priority. Ensure that
you, and everyone traveling with you, can operate the
main door and emergency exit window rapidly, without
light. Contemplate other means of escape in case the
designated exits are blocked.
The escape windows(s) are identied by their red
release handles. Lift up on both latches to release the
escape window. Push out on the glass and it will swing
clear.
WARNING
The window operation should be checked before
each trip and the latches lubricated with WD-40 or
an equivalent lubricant every six months.
WARNING
Read the directions on the re extinguisher
carefully. If you have any doubts as to its
operation, you and your family should practice,
then replace or recharge the extinguisher. Your
local re department will be able to assist you and
answer any questions.
WARNING
Don’t smoke inside the trailer. Keep matches out of
reach of small children. Don’t clean with ammable
material. Keep ammable material away from open
ame. Always shut off the LP gas at the bottles
when fueling a tow vehicle.
We have all heard the above warnings many times,
yet the situation or occurrences they discuss are still
among the leading causes of res.
For more information concerning controlling moisture in
the trailer, read Tips to Controlling Condensation in this
section.
*If using a dehumidier, please read and follow all
manufacturer instructions and recommendations for the
use and cleaning of the dehumidier.
Safety information concerning the LPG system of your
trailer is located in Section 6 - Exterior of this manual.
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RA-400 Patcher for UD
Section 4
FLOOR PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
FLOOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
FLOOR PLANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
19’ Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
20’ Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
23D Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
23FB Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
25’ Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
25FB Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
26U Fyling Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
27FB Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
28’ Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
30’ Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
30’ Bunk Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Specication Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Specication Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Measuring Hitch Ball Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Tire Size with Maximum Ination Pressure Cold . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Flying Cloud 4-1
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Floor Plans And Specications
PANTRY
Floor Plans
19’ Flying Cloud
SHOWER
BED
48" x 75"
20’ Flying Cloud
WARD
ROBE
4.0 CU. FT.
FRIDGE/
LED TV
ABOVE
GALLEY
DINETTE
40" x 74"
PANTRY
005
23D Flying Cloud
23FB Flying Cloud
SHOWER
SHOWER
SHOWER
GALLEY
48" x 75"
LED TV
WARD
ROBE
GALLEY
WARD
ROBE
66" SOFA
WARDROBE
w/DRAWERS
HAMPER
HAMPER
BED
48" x 78"
BED
60" x 75"
006
DINETTE
42" x 76"
007
N/S
008
DINETTE
38" x 76"
COAT/SHOE
STORAGE
4 CU. FT.
PANTRY
FRIDGE/
BELOW
LED TV
ABOVE
LAVY
5 CU.FT.
FRIDGE/
ROBE
WARD
MI
CROWAVE
OVERHEAD
BED
ROBE
WARD
5 CU. FT.
FRIDGE
DINETTE
38" x 76"
LED TV
PANTRY
GALLEY
25’ Flying Cloud
w/DRAWERS
T
NIGHT
STAND
TWIN BED
34" x 78"
TWIN BED
34" x 78"
WARDROBE
WARD
NIGHT
STAND
QUEEN
BED
OPT. LED TV
w/DRAWERS
OPT. LED TV
BATHROOM
SHOWER w/
HALL ENTRY
7 CU. FT.
REFER
& MICRO
LOUNGE
LED TV
PANTRY
WAVE
ROBE
WARD
GALLEY
DINETTE
SEAT
DINETTE
TABLE
DINETTE
SEAT
009
4-2 Flying Cloud
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WARDROBE
w/DRAWERS
WARDROBE
010
WARDROBE
w/DRAWERS
WARDROBE
25FB Flying Cloud
LIFT-UP
TABLE
LOUNGE
CONSOLE
RECLINER
RECLINER
DINETTE
R
013
26U Flying Cloud
27FB Flying Cloud
DINETTE
42" x 76"
66" SOFA
GALLEY
LED TV
7 CU. FT.
FRIDGE
WARD
ROBE
PANTRY
SHOWER
Floor Plans And Specications
TWIN BED
OPT. LED TV
BED
60" x 75"
N/S
OPT. LED TV
HANGING
T
34" x 78"
TWIN BED
34" x 78"
NIGHT
STAND
28’ Flying Cloud
30’ Flying Cloud
w/TRUNK
T
NIGHT
STAND
w/TRUNK
T
DINETTE
42" x 76"
NIGHT
STAND
TWIN BED
34" x 78"
TWIN BED
34" x 78"
TWIN BED
34" x 78"
TWIN BED
34" x 78"
OPT. LED TV
66" SOFA
OPT. LED TV
WARDROBE
HANGING
WARDROBE
HANGING
WARDROBE
HANGING
WARDROBE
HANGING
LED TV
GALLEY
CLOSET W/
NIGHTSTAND
CLOSET W/
NIGHTSTAND
7 CU. FT.
FRIDGE
CLOSET w/
NIGHTSTAND
CLOSET w/
NIGHTSTAND
BED
60" x 75"
WARD
ROBE
PANTRY
BED
60" x 75"
SHOWER
TWIN BED
SHELF
34" x 78"
STORAGE
GALLEY
DINETTE
42" x 76"
HANGING
T
OPT. LED TV
TWIN BED
34" x 78"
80" x 44"
LIFT UP
TABLE
L-SOFA
NIGHT
STAND
012
011
SOFA
74"
OPT. LED TV
BED
60" x 75"
N/S
OPT. LED TV
WARDROBE
WARDROBE
7 CU. FT.
FRIDGE
LED TV
8 CU. FT.
FRIDGE
DINETTE
42" x 76"
LED TV
GALLEY
PANTRY
SHOWER
OPT. LED TV
VANITY
CABINET
SHOWER
S
Flying Cloud 4-3
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Floor Plans And Specications
w/DRAWERS
30’ Bunk Flying Cloud
BED
60" x 76"
WARDROBE
WARDROBE
075
SHOWER
OPT. LED TV
BED
54" x 76" LOWER
BED
29" x 78" UPPER
PANTRY
WARD
REFER
GALLEY
LED TV
U-DINETTE
42" x 76"
72" LOUNGE
LED TV
Specications
Specication Chart
NOTE
All weights listed in the Specication Chart are checked and updated throughout the model year.
Your production trailer may vary from weights listed.
Model 19’ 19’
csa
Length - Exterior 19’ 2” 19’ 2” 20’ 10” 23’ 23’ 23’ 9” 23’ 9” 25’ 11” 25’ 11” 26’11” 28’ 27’11” 30’11” 30’10’’
Width - Exterior 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 5.5” 8’ 5.5” 8’ 5.5” 8’ 5.5” 8’ 5.5” 8’ 5.5” 8’ 5.5”
Width-Interior 7’ 7” 7’ 7” 7’ 7” 7’ 7” 7’ 7” 7’ 7” 7’ 7” 8’ 1” 8’ 1” 8’ 1” 8’ 1” 8’ 1” 8’ 1” 8’ 1”
Height-Ext. w/A/C 9’ 5” 9’ 5” 9’ 5” 9’ 5” 9’ 5” 9’ 5” 9’ 5” 9’ 9” 9’ 9” 9’ 9” 9’ 9” 9’ 9” 9’ 9” 9’ 9”
Height-Int. w/A/C 6’ 4.5” 6’ 4.5” 6’ 4.5” 6’ 4.5” 6’ 4.5” 6’ 4.5” 6’ 4.5” 6’ 7.5” 6’ 7.5” 6’ 7.5” 6’ 7.5” 6’ 7.5” 6’ 7.5” 6’ 7.5”
Hitch Ball Size 2
5
/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16” 25/16”
Hitch Ball Height 17 ¾” 17 ¾” 17 ¾” 17¾” 17¾” 17¾” 17¾” 17 ¾” 17 ¾” 17 ¾” 17¾” 17¾” 17¾” 17¾”
Hitch Weight
(Dry, no options)
550 550 631 779 779 467 467 835 837 903 791 976 880 885
GVWR (lb) 4500 5000 5000 6000 6300 6000 6300 7300 7300 7600 7600 7600 8800 8800
UBW (lb) 3852 3852 4271 4761 4761 4806 4806 5600 5503 5973 5868 5979 6382 6422
NCC (lb) 648 648 1239 1239 1539 1194 1494 1700 1797 1627 1732 1621 2418 2378
Fresh Water (Gal) 23 23 23 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 54 54
Gray Water (Gal) 21 21 21 21 21 30 30 35 37 39 37 37 38 39
Black Water (Gal) 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 37 39 37 39 35 38 37
Aluminum Wheel
Torque (Max) ft lb
Steel Wheel
110 110 11 0 110 11 0 110 11 0 110 11 0 110 110 110 11 0 110
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Torque (Max) ft lb
20’ 23’ D 23’ D
csa
23’ FB 23’ FB
csa
25’ 25’ FB 26’ U 27’ FB 28’ 30’ 30’
Bunk
4-4 Flying Cloud
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Floor Plans And Specications
The UBW and NCC weights listed in the Specication
Chart are for the base unit with no options and uids.
Gross Vehicular Weight Rating (GVWR): is the
maximum permissible weight of this trailer when fully
loaded. It includes all weight at the trailer axle(s) and
tongue or pin.
Unit Base Weight (UBW): is the dry weight of the base
unit without options.
Net Carrying Capacity (NCC): is equal to GVWR minus
UBW Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): is the value
specied as the load carrying capacity of a single axle
system, as measured at the tire-ground interfaces.
Specication Tags
For precise cargo capacity, refer to the Cargo-Carrying
Capacity tag on the inside of the screen door. The
WEIGHT OF CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED
numbers shown on the tag, which is the maximum
weight of cargo you can load and carry in your specic
trailer as built with its options.
Located on the front roadside of your trailer are the Tire
and Loading, and Vehicle Manufacturing tags.
Measuring Hitch Ball Height
The proper height will vary according to the weight you
carry and the tires you use. However, checking the
height on your trailer is relatively easy:
1. With trailer parked on fairly level ground, measure
from ground to bottom of frame, front and rear.
2. Adjust front jack until measurements are equal.
3. Now, measure from ground to the inside top of ball
coupler. This gure is the hitch height. The hitch
ball is then usually set 1/2 to 1 in. higher, according
to the spring rate of your tow vehicle, to allow for it
to settle when the trailer is hitched up.
Tire Size with Maximum Ination Pressure
Cold
• ST 215-75 R14 - 50 psi (23D, 23FB Models)
• ST 225-75 R15 - 65 psi (All Other Models)
The Tire and Loading information tag lists the Size and
Cold Ination Pressure of the tires on your vehicle, the
weight of your trailer as manufactured, and the Gross
Vehicular Weight Rating (GVWR).
The Vehicle Manufacturing tag lists the Size of tires
and wheel rims, Maximum Cold Ination pressures, the
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN), and Gross Axle
ratings (GAWR).
Flying Cloud 4-5
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Floor Plans And Specications
NOTES:
4-6 Flying Cloud
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Section 5
INTERIOR
INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
GENERAL INFORMATION AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Interior Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Draperies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Vinyl Covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Counter Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Vinyl Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
General Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Polishing the Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Shower Stall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Telephone Shower Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Retractable Clothesline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Dinette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Dinette Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Exhaust Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Bath Area Remote Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Ceiling & Directional Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Storage Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
PLUMBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Water System (Self-Contained) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
City Water Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Draining System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Fresh Water Lines and Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Drain and Waste System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Deodorizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Flying Cloud 5-1
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Interior
Section 5
Interior
Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Faucets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Galley Faucet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Galley Faucet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Lavatory Faucet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Faucet Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Battery/12-Volt System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Battery Disconnect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Parallax 8300 Power Center (Converter, 12 Volt/110 Volt Distribution) . . . 5-9
12-Volt Power Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Converter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
120-Volt AC Panel Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Converter Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
TV Antenna - Roadstar Omni-Directional . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Cleaning Antenna Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Rear TV Pre-Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
TV Booster/12-Volt Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Satellite Antenna Pre-Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Solar Panel (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
110-Volt Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
City Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
GFCI Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5-2 Flying Cloud
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Section 5
Interior
APPLIANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Ducted Roof System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Microwave Ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Interior
Electronic Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
High Volume Roof Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
When Thermostat Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
SeeLevel II Monitor Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
To Read a Water or Sewer Tank Level . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
The Read the Battery Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
To Program the LED Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Flying Cloud 5-3
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Interior
General Information and Cleaning
The interior of all Airstream trailers has been designed
for comfort, convenience, durability, and appearance.
How you use it and how you take care of it, naturally,
depends on you. However, if you learn to operate
the interior components, and take care of them and
the trailer properly, this knowledge will add to your
pleasure, as well as the long life of your trailer.
Upholstery
Airstream recommends all fabric materials be
professionally dry-cleaned.
NOTE
Never remove cushion covers for separate
dry cleaning or washing. Any tumble cleaning
method can destroy the backing and/or shrink, or
otherwise damage upholstery fabric.
WARNING
Keep your furniture and family safe from res
caused by careless smoking. Do not smoke when
drowsy. Remove immediately any owing ash
or a lighted cigarette that falls onto furniture.
Smoldering smoking material can cause
upholstered furniture res.
Interior Skin
Airstream recommends using Pledge® All-Purpose
Cleaner to clean interior surfaces including the
aluminum skin.
Vinyl Covering
Damp-wiping with mild detergent will sufce for routine
cleaning. The use of any automotive cleaners designed
for vinyl car seats and dashes can provide a more
thorough cleaning.
Counter Area
The counter tops are made of a high-pressure laminate
and can be cleaned with soap and water, or you can
use a common solvent on tough spots. Do not use
abrasive cleaners since they could scratch the surface.
A protective pad should always be used under hot
utensils or pans.
Sinks
Cleaning can be accomplished using a mild liquid
detergent on a soft cloth. A complete home owners
guide for your sinks is supplied in your owner’s packet.
Please read these instructions before use.
Vinyl Flooring
General Cleaning
Use a soft broom to sweep the oor. A vacuum cleaner
may damage the ooring, especially the type that use
beater bars. In most cases, a clean damp cloth or mop
will sufce to clean dirty ooring. When necessary, a
solution of mild detergent or domestic oor cleaning
emulsion can be used to clean the ooring. Do not use
a wire brush or nylon scouring pads, furniture polish,
spirit-based polish, powder or liquid abrasive cleaners,
or bleach or other strong detergents. Scuffs, dirt, and
spillages should be cleaned up as soon as possible.
NOTE
When washing or polishing your trailer, always
wipe with the grain of the metal.
Draperies
NOTE
All drapery materials and mattress covers must be
professionally dry-cleaned.
Remove the draperies by unsnapping them from the
wall, removing a screw or pop rivet from the end of the
curtain track, and sliding them out. The pop rivets are
removed by drilling through the head with a 1/8 in. drill
bit.
Polishing the Flooring
Cushioned oors that have an additional protective
coating such as Beauor Premium Protect, Multi
Protect and Ultragrip, do not normally require polish.
Other oors (Bartoli/Lioni) will require polishing to
protect the oor’s surface from staining agents and give
a surface shine. For these, apply a liquid emulsion oor
polish immediately after installation and thereafter at 6
to 12 monthly intervals as required. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions when using a oor polish or
cleaner and ensure it is suitable for use with cushioned
vinyl ooring.
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Shower Stall
To clean your berglass (plastic on 23 ft. rear bath)
shower stall unit, use warm water and one of the
stronger liquid detergents. Do not use abrasive
cleaners as they may scratch and dull the surface
of your unit. Stubborn stains can be removed with
solvents such as turpentine, paint thinner, or acetone.
Restore dulled areas by rubbing with an automotive
type liquid cleaner, then, put the soft glow back into
your unit with a light application of liquid wax.
NOTE
The 23 ft. Front Bed model has a small access door
cut into the front shower exterior wall to access
and service the shower valve plumbing.
Telephone Shower Head
The telephone shower head is designed to give
maximum exibility in usage, and provides for water-
saving techniques when using your trailer on selfcontainment. It can be held in the hand and moved
about the body. Normally, the best water conservation
procedure is to wet the entire body and then turn the
water off. Apply soap, lather thoroughly, and then rinse
the soap off. The telephone shower head is also used
to ll the tub for taking a bath. When you have nished
using the shower, make sure to shut the water off at
the faucet.
Retractable Clothesline
A retractable clothesline and line hook is installed for
your convenience in the shower stall of the trailer.
Lounge
On certain models, the sofa converts to a bed. Lift up
the front of the seat and pull out. Below the bed is a
large, upholstered, horizontal door that is opened by
pulling straight out and hinging down. This exposes
large plastic trays. This is a great place to store heavy
items since it is low to the oor and in the front of the
trailer.
CAUTION
To prevent possible injury, these bed legs must
be lowered and locked into place after the top is
pulled out and before putting weight on the bed.
Dinette
The dinette is made into a bed by raising up the front
of the table and folding the table leg up against the
bottom of the leaf. As the table is raised, it will unhook
from the upper wall brackets. Once it is unhooked,
it can be pulled out and the wall hinge will allow it to
be lowered on the supports of the dinette seats. The
backrests of the seats are placed over the table to
complete the conversion.
Dinette Table
To open the folding table, lift into a horizontal position
and pull the table leg down toward the vertical position
until it snaps into place. The leg is hinged at the front
edge of the table and is held against the bottom of
the table with Velcro. To extend into the double-leaf
position, lift the table slightly so the leg clears the
carpet, and slide the leg and center support out toward
the center of the trailer. The leaf then unfolds and rests
against the leg support. Airstream recommends that,
during travel, the table be left in the upright position.
The 26U Model’s table can be removed and stored.
The storage area is located below the TV by the door,
and will hold both tables and legs.
Exhaust Fans
The Flying Cloud trailers are equipped with roof
ventilators, either in the center of the ceiling, in the
bathroom, or both locations.
The square fans are cranked opened. Round
ventilators, used in some bathrooms, are opened by
pushing straight up on the crossbar handle. The round
switch can then be turned to engage the fan motor.
NOTE
The range exhaust cover on the outside of the
trailer has a swinging door that can be latched
during inclement weather and should be latched
while in travel. When operating the exhaust fan, the
latches should be turned so the door swings open
when the fan is on.
Bath Area Remote Switches
Two remote switches for appliances are located on
the bathroom wall. One is for the water pump and
duplicates the pump switch on the central control
panel. Either remote or central control pump switch
may be used to turn the pump on or off at any time.
The second remote switch, with a red indicator, is for
lighting the water heater. On 20 ft. models an additional
water tank heating pad switch is utilized.
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Ceiling & Directional Lighting
The ceiling light xture has a push button switch
located on the xture. Gently squeezing the lens in
the middle and pulling down will remove the lens.
During cold weather, it is a good idea to leave the light
on a few minutes prior to removing the lens. The bed
and lounge area has individually switched directional
lighting.
A wall switch just inside the door controls ceiling, step,
and patio lights. The individual ceiling lights must be on
for the wall switch to work.
Storage Tips
Kitchen cabinets should have the heaviest items
stored on the bottom and lighter items overhead. After
loading, put skillets and canned goods on the oor or
bottom shelf, and cereals and crackers in the overhead
roof locker. Use unbreakable-type plates and saucers,
and consider storing your dish towels around them.
Clothes hung in wardrobes should be kept on hangers
that snap over the clothes rods to keep them from
bouncing off on rough roads. Evening dresses should
be kept in plastic bags similar to those dry cleaning
businesses use. Dust will work its way into the trailer
and soil clothes. Try to avoid large bulky coats. Layers
of lighter clothing will usually keep you warmer, are
more versatile, and are easier to store.
WARNING
Keep ammable material away from the furnace.
Plumbing
Water System (Self-Contained)
Open the hot side of the galley or lavatory faucet and
turn on the water pump switch located on the monitor
panel. For some time, the open faucet will only sputter.
This is because the water heater is being lled and
air is being pushed out through the lines. Once the
water heater is full, a steady stream of water will
ow from the faucet. Now, open a cold faucet. It will
sputter for a short time, but will soon expel a steady
stream. All other faucets can now be opened until all
air is expelled. Once the system is lled with water
and the faucets closed, the water pump will shut off.
When a faucet is opened, the pump will come back
on automatically. If the faucet is just barely open, it is
normal for the pump to cycle on and off rapidly.
Water Pump
The water pump switch (monitor panel mounted, see
Appliances in this section) operates the pump. Once
the switch is turned on, the pump will run until the
water pressure reaches about 55 psi. At this point, an
internal pressure switch will shut it off. When a faucet is
opened, the water pressure will drop and the pump will
start to run again.
As a general rule, the water pump should be turned
off while using a city water hookup, however the water
pressure at some campgrounds may be low. The water
pump can be turned on to assist the city water hookup
pressure. Be sure there is some water in the fresh
water tank. The pump will only use the water that is
needed out of the tank to bring the pressure up to the
usual standard of 55 psi.
Access to the water pump will be necessary for
periodic cleaning of the strainer screen. Refer to
Section 8 - Maintenance for water pump access and
strainer screen removal.
Fill the water tank by opening the exterior access door
and remove screw cap. A garden hose can now be
inserted. It’s a good idea to let the water run through
the hose for a short time to ush it out. Experienced
RVers usually ll their tanks with “home” water to
avoid strange water that may be distasteful to them.
The amount of water in the tank may be checked on
the Monitor Panel, or you may ll the tank until water
overows out of the ll.
City Water Hookup
The city water hook-up is located on the side of the
trailer. For consistent water ow and plumbing line
safety, an inline regulator limits pressure to 65 psi.
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Use a tasteless, odorless, and non-toxic high-pressure
hose of at least 1/2 in. diameter designed for RV use.
The city water inlet is a standard garden hose thread.
We suggest you carry two lengths of hose, in order to
reach hookups farther away than normal, plus, to have
a spare.
After hooking up the hose and turning on the city
water valve provided in the park, slowly open a faucet.
There will be a lot of spurts and sputtering until all
the air is expelled from the trailer system. If the water
heater is empty, it will take some time before all the air
is expelled and a steady ow of water occurs at the
faucet. Once a steady ow is achieved at one faucet
the others should be opened long enough to expel the
air in the lines going to them.
Your plumbing system has a built-in pressure regulator
to protect your lines and faucets from extremely high
pressures on some city water systems.
Draining System
Fresh Water Lines and Tanks
Fresh water drain valves consist of low point water line
drain valves and fresh water tank drain valves. The
valves are in-line-or petcock-type valves.
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for necessary drain
valve locations and draining procedures of fresh water
lines and tanks.
Almost all campgrounds will have dumping facilities.
Park directories, such as Woodalls and Rand McNally,
also list dumping stations.
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for important
information on Black and Gray Water tanks draining,
cleaning, and rinsing procedures.
Check your monitor panel frequently (see Appliances
in this section). When the Black Water holding tank is
completely full, sewage cannot be emptied from the
toilet bowl. If the Gray Water holding tank is overlled,
drain water will back up into the tub and cause an
unpleasant cleaning job. Never drain the tanks at any
place other than an approved dumping station.
Deodorizers
There are many deodorizers on the market in tablet,
liquid, and powder form. These not only combat odor,
but also stimulate the bacteria that works to dissolve
the solids in your tank.
Toilet
The RV toilet in your Airstream is a design that has
been used for many years. There is either one or two
pedals depending on your model. On two pedal models
the large pedal opens and closes the slide mechanism,
while the smaller pedal opens and closes a water
valve. On single pedal models the pedal opens the
slide mechanism and ushes water at the same time.
Drain and Waste System
Your trailer has a drain and waste system that includes
waste-holding tanks made from corrosion-free molded
plastic, with trouble-free dump valves.
NOTE
Never put wet strength paper towels or tissues
in your holding tank since they won’t dissolve
and can catch in the mechanism of the dump
valve. Colored toilet tissue is slower to dissolve
than white. Most RV-accessory stores offer tissue
designed for RVs that will completely dissolve.
The main (Black Water) holding tank enables you to
use the toilet for several days away from disposal
facilities. The wastewater from the sink, shower, bath
and lavatory drains into the auxiliary (Gray Water)
holding tank.
Each tank has its own dump valve with both tanks
draining through a common outlet. Therefore, only one
sewer hose connection is needed when hooking up to
a dump station.
In normal use, when you are hooked up to city water,
both pedals are depressed together. This dumps the
sewage and ushes fresh water down the side of the
bowl. Water will continue to run into the bowl for a short
time after the pedals are released.
When you wish to conserve water, hold the hand-spray
head over the bowl and hold down the thumb-operated
lever. When depressing the pedal, all the water is
routed through the hand-spray.
NOTE
When you dump the bowl of the toilet, make
sure all paper and solids have cleared the slide
mechanism before you allow it to close. Failure
to do so can cause the groove for the slide to
become jammed and the slide will no longer close
completely.
Please see the toilet owner’s/user manual for warranty
and user tips, and maintenance information.
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Faucets
Galley Faucet
Moen, Torrance Single-Handled Kitchen Faucet w/
Side Spray - Model 87484
For parts and local warranty service, contact Moen at
1-800-Buy Moen.
Galley Faucet Filter
An in-line lter has been provided for the galley
faucet under the galley top. It can be accessed by
opening the galley cabinet door. Your dealer has been
provided with instructions on its installation. The unit
is shipped with a bypass line that should be used later
for winterizing the unit.
Lavatory Faucet
Moen, Chateau Single-handled - Model L4601
Operation instructions for the faucet and lter
replacement are in the Moen faucet manual provided
in your owner’s packet. The lter for the faucet is
located under the sink in the galley cabinet. The
faucet lter replacement kit number is #9601. It is
available from Moen, phone: 1-800-BUY MOEN.
Faucet Cleaning and Care
All that is needed to clean your faucet is a soft, damp
cloth. Moen does not recommend the use of scour
pads, cleansers, or chemicals. The abrasive nature of
these substances could damage the faucet’s nish. A
non-abrasive car wax will help to protect the nish.
NOTE
Do not submerge or place faucet head in
dishwasher.
If you have questions concerning either faucet, please
call the Moen toll-free help lines:
1-877-DRINK-H20
Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 P.M.
1-877-374-6542
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Electrical
Battery/12-Volt System Information
The major portion of electrical power in your
Airstream is 12-volt. The 12-volt current powers all
gas appliances for controls and/or ignition as well as
lighting. An exception would be the range which has its
own ignition source.
All 12-volt current comes through the battery system
in the front of your trailer. The batteries are accessible
in the battery box on the A-frame of your trailer. Power
from the batteries goes to a set of four Type 2 thermal
breakers located under the front bed and riveted to the
inside skin front plate. The breakers are tied together
by a brass bus bar. One breaker (30 amp) protects the
12-volt tow vehicle charge line coming from the 7-way
cord. Another breaker (20 amp) feeds the trailer brakes
breakaway switch located near the hitch coupler. A
50-amp breaker feeds the battery disconnect relay.
The current leaves the relay and travels to the 12-volt
distribution panel, located in the converter, and then
to the rest of the trailer. Open the brown decorative
door on the front of the converter under the dinette
to access the panel and its fuses. A 12-volt layout
diagram is shown in Section 8 - Maintenance.
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If you replace a blown fuse and it immediately blows
again, do not replace the fuse again until a qualied
service technician can correct the problem.
If the replacement fuse holds for a week or more and
the gap in the fusible metal is barely melted apart, this
usually indicates an overload condition. Reducing the
number of lights or appliances used on that particular
circuit at the same time could prevent any further fuse
failure.
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for important battery
maintenance information.
Battery Disconnect Switch
The disconnect switch is used to separate the batteries
from the 12-volt distribution panel and converter
charging system.
When the switch is turned to USE (on) and the trailer
is plugged into a 110-volt shoreline, the 12-volt
distribution panel will receive power from the converter
and the batteries will be charged through the converter
charging system.
When the switch is turned to STORE (off) and the
trailer is plugged into a 110-volt shoreline, the 12volt distribution panel will still receive power from the
converter, but the batteries are disconnected from
the system. The batteries will not be drained with the
switch in the store position. The converter will not
charge the batteries with the switch in this position.
The charge in the 12-volt batteries is replenished,
when towing, from the tow vehicle alternator through
the 7-way cord. This charge will ow to the batteries
regardless of the battery disconnect switch position.
Likewise, if on or off, the solar panel is still charging the
batteries.
Parallax 8300 Power Center (Converter, 12
Volt/110 Volt Distribution)
Manufacturer: Connecticut Electric Power
1819 W. 38th St.
Anderson, IN 46013
Phone: (800) 443 4859
Fax: (765) 608 5235
Parallax 8300
The converter/charging system is the interior low
voltage electrical system that enables you to use the
interior lights, fans, pumps, and 12-volt appliances,
whether operating on self-contained battery power or
120-volt city power. The 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 110-volt convenience
outlets and 110-volt appliances. The converter system
is designed to maintain constant output voltages
regardless of the variances that occur in city power
systems.
12-Volt Power Circuits
The current in the converter system is 12 volts direct
current (12 VDC) negative grounded. Power sources
that supply 12 VDC current to the system are as
follows:
• Main charge line from tow vehicle
• Trailer batteries
• Converter
The power sources listed above are all electrically
connected to the 12-volt distribution fuse panel that
distributes current to interior branch circuits. The
circuits provide power to operate all 12-volt DC lights,
pumps, motors, and appliances.
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The 8300 series power converter is a solid-state
electronic power supply and is maintenance-free. It is
so self-sufcient and quiet that you will probably not
know it is working except for the fact that your batteries
are always charged, and your 12-volt lights and
appliances always work.
If any 12-volt appliance fails to operate, rst check
your 12-volt distribution fuse block, located behind the
decorative front door in the front right-hand corner of
the converter and inspect all fuses. If a fuse is opened
or blown, replace it with the same size fuse (never
install a larger use). If the fuse opens again, have an
electrician or certied RV technician locate the circuit
trouble. Replace blown fuses only with the same type
and amperage size previously used.
If the 8300 series power converter is not working, rst
conrm the RV supply or shoreline cord is plugged into
a live circuit. Then check all the 120-volt breakers in
your RV distribution panel to make sure they are on. If
the breaker is tripped, follow the instructions to reset
the breakers. If the breaker trips again, consult an
electrician or certied RV technician.
Converter Operation
The Parallax 8300 series electronic power converter
is designed to supply the nominal 12-volt-ltered DC
power for all 12-volt-operated devices encountered
in RV service. Although the converter is an excellent
battery charger, the converter does not require a
battery to be connected to it for proper operation.
NOTE
When installing a battery (s), always observe
polarity. Connecting a battery in reverse polarity
will blow the power converter main fuses located
on the 12-volt DC distribution fuse block.
120-Volt AC Panel Board
The AC panel board section of the series 5300
contains the 120 VAC branch circuit breakers for your
RV. One of the breakers controls the 120-volt power
to the 12-volt converter section. This breaker may also
control another branch circuit. Check the label next
to each breaker for what each branch circuit breaker
controls.
Converter Cooling System
The 8300 electronic fan cooling system is the key to
long life and trouble-free operation. The fan is never on
more than required to cool electronic components in
the converter. You may never hear the fan operate.
Converter
The converter transforms 120-volt alternating current
(AC) into 12-volt direct current (DC). This provides
power to charge the trailer battery and to operate the
12-volt interior lighting, fans, and appliances.
The converter is energized only when the trailer is
hooked up to 120-volt city power.
To test the converter, observe the following:
• Conrm 120-volt power is going into converter.
• Disconnect the 12+ wire from the master switch.
• Using a voltmeter, check voltage output between
heavy gauge positive and negative wires coming out
of converter.
• The voltage must be within 13.8 and 14.0 volts. (The
meter of the tester should be calibrated periodically.)
• If converter is not within these voltages, have it
serviced by a qualied technician or replace it.
One of these wires is not spliced onto a wire of the
same color. It is the backup wire that is yellow in the
cable and black in the harness.
A label on the inside of the converter door lists the
circuits and what each fuse powers.
Inverter
The inverter converts 12-volt electricity from your
batteries into 110-volt power. The switch for the inverter
is located under the monitor panel. The inverter powers
the TV and one additional labeled 110-volt receptacle.
The inverter also supplies power to the bedroom TV
and/or Blu-Ray Disc player when ordered as an option.
Overloading the inverter will cause an automatic shutoff
to activate. Removing the load will allow the inverter to
reset.
The 120-volt circuits may be turned on by setting their
breaker handle up, to the ON position, or off by setting
the handle down, to the OFF position. To reset the
tripped breaker, move handle to OFF then ON.
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TV Antenna - Roadstar Omni-Directional
Manufacturer: Winegard Company
3000 Kirkwood Street
Burlington, IA 52601
Phone: (800) 288-8094
Winegard’s Model RS-0306 RoadStarTM
omnidirectional antenna provides excellent reception
of VHF/UHF TV channels. Roadstar’s compact modern
styling is unobtrusive and blends well with the designs
of recreational vehicles.
The UV stabilized copolymer housing makes the
antenna virtually impervious to weathering and color
change. The unique omnidirectional characteristics
provide excellent reception in areas where stations are
in different directions without the need for a complex
rotor system. A built-in amplier provides up to six
times the received signal on VHF and nine times the
UHF signal ensuring the best possible reception.
Cleaning Antenna Housing
The surface of the antenna is a tough laminated
ultraviolet shield. Clean only with mild soap and water.
Use no solvents, alcohol, or cleaning uids.
Rear TV Pre-Wire
TV Booster/12-Volt Outlet
The TV booster amplies the signal from the TV
antenna. Pushing the booster button switch activates
and deactivates the booster. A green light comes
on when the booster is activated. For viewing while
hooked up to an exterior cable TV source, turn the
booster off.
NOTE
The TV booster must be on to receive antenna
signals and off for cable/satellite TV operation.
Review the antenna and booster manuals included in
your owner’s packet before operating the system.
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1. TV/12-Volt Outlet Plate
2. 12-Volt Outlet
3. Light
4. Booster Switch
5. TV Cable Outlet
A 12-volt port, two RCA jack cords, and a plug-in are
provided with the Audio/Video Package. These are
used for an Apple Ipod or MP3 player input. Use the
SOURCE button on the radio to access the auxiliary
port into which the Ipod or MP3 player is plugged.
25 ft., 27 ft., 28 ft., and 30 ft. trailers have an HDMI
cable pre-wired from the Blu-Ray player to the rear TV
mounting location. The cable is coiled by the player and
behind a wall plate located by the second TV mounting
area. When adding an aftermarket TV, disconnect the
HDMI cable to the standard TV from the player, add
an HDMI splitter to the Blu-Ray player output, plug the
standard TV HDMI back into the splitter, plug the coiled
2nd TV HDMI into the splitter, pull the HDMI cable from
behind the wall plate, and plug into the aftermarket TV.
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Satellite Antenna Pre-Wiring
Your unit is pre-wired for a portable satellite antenna.
The exterior inlet is located on the side or rear panel
of the trailer and is labeled for your convenience. The
interior pre-wire, consisting of a 2-pin power/ground
connector and a coax cable pigtail, is located in the
front roof locker under the Blu-Ray player.
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Solar Panel (Optional)
Airstream utilizes the Ameresco Solar solar panel and
the Sun Explorer Charger Controller/Display System.
Manuals on their use are included with the Airstream
owner’s packet.
Manufacturer: Ameresco Solar (Solar Panel)
42191 Zero Dr.
Temecula, CA 92563
Phone: (866) 263-7372
www.ameresosolar.com
Manufacturer: Atkinson Electronics Inc. (Controller/
Display System)
14 W. Vine St.
Murray, UT 84107
Phone: (801) 261-3600
www.atkinsonelectronics.com
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for Solar Panel PreWire diagram and information.
110-Volt Electrical System
City Power
When your trailer is hooked up to 110-volt AC, the
converter system automatically charges the trailer
batteries with the battery disconnect switch in the USE
(on) position and, if the 7-way cord is hooked up, your
tow vehicle battery as well. The speed and degree of
charge depends on how much power is used for lights
and appliances, as only the surplus goes to charging
the battery. If you are making an extended stay, then
you should keep your trailer hooked up to a 110-volt
current if it is available.
While you are connected to the 110-volt receptacle, the
wiring is protected by circuit breakers in the breaker
panel. The circuit breaker panel for the 110-volt system
is located in the converter. Open the brown decorative
converter door, under the dinette. In the event of a
failure of a 110-volt circuit, rst check your trailer circuit
breakers and the breaker for the outlet into which your
trailer shoreline cord is plugged. 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. Try lessening the load on the circuit.
Perhaps an electric griddle, hair dryer, or an electric
heater can be turned off. If that does not solve the
problem, consult an Airstream Service Center.
The 110-volt electrical system provides power to
operate the air conditioner, converter, and 110-volt
receptacles for portable appliances. The power is
carded through the 110-volt city power exible cord to
the 110-volt distribution panel, and then is distributed
to each appliance or receptacle. Exterior outlets for
110-volts are located on the curbside exterior wall
between the wheels and above the wheel well.
All wire, components, and wiring methods conform to
federal and state requirements.
Converter
The Airstream converter system enables you to use the
12-volt lights and equipment whether operating on selfcontained battery power or hooked up to 110-volt city
power. 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 110-volt convenience outlets and
110-volt appliances.
NOTE
When operating with city power, make very certain
that the service is 110-volt and not 220-volt.
The converter system is a transformer designed to
maintain constant output voltages regardless of the
variances that occur in city power systems. The design
eliminates the need for complex electronic sensing
systems to charge the batteries, minimizing the
possibility of failures and greatly increasing its overall
reliability.
In some older parks and other locations where three
pronged outlets are not available, certain precautions
to ensure proper grounding and polarity must be taken.
These precautions are listed below:
1. Attach the three-pronged plug to a two-pronged
adapter. The third conductor line of this adapter
has a short wire lead, that must be grounded.
2. For proper grounding, connect the short ground
lead to a grounded outlet box or to a cold water
pipe. When no water pipe is available, drive a
metal rod two feet into the ground and attach the
ground lug to it, thus, providing the unit with proper
grounding.
NOTE
When the three-pronged plug can be used,
there will be no problems with proper polarity or
grounding with a properly wired shoreline outlet.
To operate self-contained, simply disconnect the power
supply cable.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
Most states require trailers with exterior 110-volt
receptacles and receptacles close to a water sources,
such as a faucet, to have a ground fault-circuit
interrupter. When properly installed, the GFCI circuit
breaker provides reliable overload and short-circuit
protection, plus protection from ground faults that might
result from contact with a HOT load wire and ground.
WARNING
The GFCI circuit breaker will NOT reduce shock
hazard if contact is made between a HOT load wire
and a neutral wire or 2 HOT load wires.
Each GFCI circuit breaker is calibrated to trip with a
ground current of 5 milliamperes or more. Since most
persons can feel as little as 2 milliamperes, a distinct
shock may be felt if the need for protection exists.
However, the shock should be of such short duration
that the effects would be reduced to less than the
normally dangerous level. However, persons with acute
heart problems or other conditions that can make a
person particularly susceptible to electric shock may
still be seriously injured.
While the GFCI circuit breaker affords a high degree of
protection, there is no substitute for the knowledge that
electricity can be dangerous when carelessly handled
or used without reasonable caution.
GFCI Receptacle
To properly test GFCI receptacles:
Push the Reset button located on the GFCI receptacle
rst to assure normal GFCI operation.
Plug a device, such as a night light, with an ON/OFF
switch into the GFCI receptacle and turn the product to
the ON position.
Push the Test button located on the GFCI receptacle.
The device should turn off.
Push the Reset button, again. The device should come
on again.
If the device remains on when the Test button is
pushed, the GFCI is not working properly or has been
incorrectly installed (wired wrongly). If your GFCI is not
working properly, call a qualied, certied electrician
who can assess the situation, rewire the GFCI if
necessary, or replace the unit.
NOTE
WARNING
The GFCI circuit breaker provides protection only
to the circuit to which it is connected. It does NOT
provide protection to any other circuit.
GFCI(s) are proven lifesavers, however, consumers
need to take a few minutes each month to perform this
simple test. By taking action, you can help protect your
family from the risk of electric shock.
If the test/reset buttons are not located on the
GFCI receptacles they will be located inside the
converter box.
Use the following chart for recording GFCI breaker and
Receptacle tests.
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
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Appliances
All appliances are delivered to Airstream Inc. with indepth owner’s manuals. Those manuals are included in
the delivery case supplied by your dealer. The manuals
may contain warnings, cautions, and operating
instruction that should be read and followed before
operating the appliances.
The information contained in the appliances manuals
supersedes any information contained in the Airstream
Trailer Owner’s Manual on appliances. If you believe
contradictory information on appliances is contained
in this manual, please contact the Airstream Customer
Service Department at 937-596-6111 or write:
WARNING
Most LPG appliances used in recreational vehicles
are vented to the outside of the vehicle. When
parked close to a gasoline pump, it is possible that
gasoline fumes could enter this type of appliance
and ignite from the burner ame, CAUSING A FIRE
OR AN EXPLOSION.
NOTE
Airstream recommends shutting off the gas supply
at the LPG tanks before refueling the tow vehicle or
entering a refueling station.
Airstream Factory Service Center
P.O. Box 629
419 W. Pike Street
Jackson Center, OH 45334-0629
(937) 596-6111
If any appliance manual(s) have not been provided
with your trailer, contact your dealer, the respective
appliance manufacturer, or Airstream Customer
Service. Information will be provided to you.
WARNING
For additional Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) safety
and warning information, refer to Section 2 - Safety
and Section 6 - Exterior of this manual.
Maintenance
Follow the instructions and warnings noted in the
respective appliance and equipment owner’s manuals,
as well as those mentioned below.
Annual maintenance should be conducted on propane
gas appliances and equipment by an authorized dealer
or repair facility.
Insects can build nests in the burners of various
appliances and equipment. The burner and burner
orice of the propane gas appliances and equipment
should be cleaned out by an authorized dealer or repair
facility anytime circumstances or conditions warrant,
but no less than on an annual basis.
Thermostat
Follow the instructions provided in your Owner’s
Packet for operation of the thermostat.
NOTE
When using the FURNACE the fan speed should
be set on AUTO. Otherwise the AC fan will
continuously run.
Manufacturer: Dometic Sales Corporation
2320 Industrial Parkway
P.O. Box 490
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: (800) 544-4881
Ducted Roof System
The Flying Cloud models come with a ducted roof
system. This system provides a more efcient air ow
through the trailer that allows equal air to be blown
from each vent. This system creates a more balanced
temperature throughout the trailer.
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Air Conditioner
Manufacturer: Dometic Sales Corporation
2320 Industrial Parkway
P.O. Box 490
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: (800) 544-4881
The roof air conditioner used on Airstream trailers
is one of the most popular on the market today. In
your owner’s packet is a set of literature covering all
operating and maintenance instructions. If the literature
is misplaced, contact the air conditioner manufacturer,
or your Airstream dealer for replacement.
Proper voltage to the air conditioner is critical. A
voltmeter check may nd voltage much lower at a
campground shoreline outlet than the needed 110 to
120 volts. Your air conditioner may not function if the
current drops below 105 volts. Low voltage is usually
associated with older or poorly maintained trailer parks.
Many trailers, built only twenty or thirty years ago, may
not have air conditioners capable of operating on some
receptacles. Parking your trailer so the power cord can
be plugged into a receptacle close to the fuse or circuit
breaker box can alleviate low voltage problems. Avoid
extension cords and adapters whenever possible. If an
extension cord must be used, it should be as short and
heavy as possible to provide the most current.
If high temperatures are expected, make an effort to
park in a shaded area. Starting the air conditioner
early in the morning also helps. It is more efcient to
hold a comfortable temperature than it is to lower the
temperature after the interior of the trailer is already
hot.
Never run your air conditioner with the vents closed.
Doing so could cause the air conditioner to freeze
and may damage to the unit. The manufacturer
recommends having at least 3 vents open when
running to prevent any chance of freezing up
NOTE
Review the air conditioning literature supplied in
your owner’s packet before proceeding.
Furnace
Manufacturer: Atwood Mobile Products - Hydro Flame
1120 N. Main St.
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: (800) 825-4328 (US or Canada)
The manufacturer of the furnace in your trailer has
been well known in the RV industry for many years.
The furnace burns LP gas, and is powered by 12-volt
current from the batteries or power converter when
plugged into city power. Operating instructions are
located in your Owners Packet. If they should become
misplaced, new literature can be ordered direct
from the manufacturer or your Airstream dealer. The
manufacturer also offers a detailed service guide for
your furnace.
WARNING
Carefully read all the manufacturer’s instructions
prior to operating. NEVER store ammable material
next to the furnace or in close proximity to the
furnace exhaust outlet on the side if the trailer.
NOTE
If warranty service is required, use only a
service location recommended by the furnace
manufacturer or your Airstream dealer.
Range
Manufacturer: Atwood Mobile Products
6320 Kelly Willis Rd.
Greenbriar, TN 37073
Phone: (800) 825-4328 (US or Canada)
There is little difference between the operation of home
gas ranges and the trailer’s range. If, however, you are
used to an electric range, operating condence can be
quickly gained by reading the manufacturer’s directions
provided in the owner’s packet. Manufacturer’s service
and parts manuals are also available.
WARNING
The operation manual for the range is titled - RV
Cooking Appliances. If this has not been provided
with your trailer, contact the manufacturer listed to
obtain. Their manual contains specialized warnings
and cautions that should be reviewed prior to
operating the appliance.
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Microwave Ovens
Refer to the Certied Performance Checkout sheet,
included in your owner’s packet, for manufacturer,
model, and serial number information.
Refrigerator
Manufacturer: Dometic Sales Corporation
2320 Industrial Parkway
P.O. Box 490
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: (800) 544-4881
Review all refrigerator literature supplied in your
owner’s packet or stored in the refrigerator prior to
operating.
In an absorption refrigerant system, ammonia is
liqueed in the nned condenser coil at the top-rear of
the refrigerator. The liquid ammonia then ows into the
evaporator (inside the freezer section) and is exposed
to a circulating ow of hydrogen gas, which causes the
ammonia to evaporate, creating a cold condition in the
freezer.
The tubing in the evaporator section is specically
sloped to provide a continuous movement of liquid
ammonia, owing downward by gravity, through this
section. If the refrigerator is operated out-of-level
when the vehicle is not moving, liquid ammonia will
accumulate in portions of the evaporator tubing. This
will slow the circulation of hydrogen and ammonia gas,
or in severe cases, completely block it, resulting in a
loss of cooling.
Anytime the vehicle is parked for several hours with the
refrigerator operating, the vehicle should be leveled to
prevent this loss of cooling. The vehicle needs to be
leveled only so it is comfortable to live in (no noticeable
sloping of oor or walls).
When the vehicle is moving, the leveling is not critical,
as the rolling and pitching movement of the vehicle will
pass to either side of level, keeping the liquid ammonia
from accumulating in the evaporator tubing.
Operation
The refrigerator requires 12-volt current to operate,
even if running on LP or 110-volt modes. The 12-volt
is used to power the circuit board that directs the
refrigerator functions. When running in a mode such
as LP, it means the heat source, by far the largest
power requirement; to evaporate the ammonia is being
provided by an LPG burner.
A fan switch, shown below, is mounted on the left panel
as you enter the trailer on 19 and 20 ft. models. On
all other models, refrigerators vent through the roof
and do not require a fan. The fan is thermostatically
controlled when the switch is on.
The fan increases the cooling efciency of the
refrigerator; therefore Airstream recommends leaving
the switch on whenever possible. Please note that
turning the fan off during hot, humid weather conditions
may substantially affect the cooling capacity of the
refrigerator.
Water Heater
Manufacturer: Atwood Mobile Products
6320 Kelly Willis Rd.
Greenbriar, TN 37073
Phone: (574) 264-2131
NOTE
Review the water heater literature supplied in your
owner’s packet before proceeding.
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WARNING
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water
system served by this heater if it has not been
used for a long period of time (generally two weeks
or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely ammable. To
reduce the risk of injury under these conditions,
it is recommended that the hot water faucet be
opened for several minutes at the galley sink
before using any electrical appliance connected to
the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there
will probably be an unusual sound heard such as
air escaping through the pipe as the water begins
to ow. Do not smoke or allow an open ame near
the faucet at the time it is open.
Electronic Ignition
Interior
High Volume Roof Vent
The optional high-volume roof vent system is designed
to quickly exhaust stale, hot air and draw in fresh air. It
is great to use when the outside temperature does not
call for air conditioning, but heat has built up in your
trailer.
Operation
1. Open dome approximately 3 in. or more (ceiling fan
has a built-in safety switch that will not allow motor
to operate unless dome is partially open).
2. Turn 3-speed knob to desired performance level
(3-Low, 2-Medium, 1-High, O-Off).
The switch used to light your electronic ignition water
heater is located in the bathroom above the lavatory
top. When the switch is turned on, the red light will
come on, indicating ignition mode. Normally, the burner
will ignite in just a few seconds, and the light will go
out. If your LPG system hasn’t been used for some
time, the system may go into safety lockout (about 20
seconds) before the air is all expelled from the lines.
Turning the switch off for 30 seconds, then back on,
reinstates the ignition mode.
Safety
If your water system is full and cold, and the water
heater is ignited, the system can see pressures as
high as 120 psi before the relief valve starts to open.
Since the water system normally operates in the 40-psi
range, the expanding water does put unusual stress
on the system. This normally does not cause any
problems, but the stress is easily alleviated. As the
water is heating, simply open any faucet and run as
little as a cup of water. Removing this small amount of
water will reduce the pressure buildup signicantly.
For fun, watch the sequence of events your family goes
through when you park the trailer and ignite the water
heater. More than likely, someone will run water and
relieve the pressure without even realizing it.
3. Open window(s) or door for airow.
The source of airow is determined by the number of
window(s) or door opened. For best results, close all
roof vents and open one window that is the greatest
distance from the ceiling fan.
NOTE
Never place Lindeen™ or a like cover over ceiling
fan. Greatly restricted airow and increased sound
levels will occur.
When Thermostat Equipped
1. Follow the previous operation steps one through
three.
2. Select the desired temperature or comfort level on
the thermostat. The fan motor will now start and
stop automatically as the interior temperature of
the trailer exceeds or drops below the selected
level.
NOTE
Fan motor will not start if temperature selected is
warmer than interior temperature of the trailer.
Cleaning Instructions
1. Turn fan motor off.
2. Remove eight painted at head Phillips screws
around perimeter of screen insert only.
3. Clean screen with soap and water solution, dab dry
with a soft cloth, and reinstall.
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SeeLevel II Monitor Panel
SeeLevel II Tank Monitor
Manufacturer: Garnet Technologies Ltd.
201 M&M Ranch Rd.
Grandbury, TX 76049
(877) 668-7813
www.sales@rvgauge.com
The display is the only system component that is
accessed by the user. All user input to the display is
done using the four buttons along the bottom of the
display.
The display receives the information from the three
sender pads via a single, two-conductor wire, and
displays the level information in percent of full on a
three-digit, LED display. When the front panel button
for a particular tank is pressed, the display powers
up and displays the level for that tank. If the button
is pressed and released, the display will show the
level for about 5 seconds and then shuts down
automatically. If another button is pressed before the
display shuts down, then the new level will immediately
be shown. If the same button is pressed twice, the
display will hold on that tank and continue to show
updated levels for 5 minutes before shutting off. This
allows the user to monitor the lling or draining of the
tank. By pressing two buttons at once, the diagnostic
functions can be accessed.
Sender pads are installed and stuck to the sides of
the holding tank. Sender pads can be cut to match
the height of the tank, it also auto calibrates itself
so it can read from empty to full. The sender pad
scans the water level through the tank wall using
digital techniques programmed into the sender
microprocessor.
To Read a Water or Sewer Tank Level
1. Press the button corresponding to the tank to be
checked and release it, the display will show the
levels in percent on the LED display. If no other
button is pressed, then the display shuts off after
about 5 seconds.
2. If another button (including BATT) is pressed
before the 5 second time is up for the rst button,
the display will immediately switch to show the new
level or voltage. The 5 second time-out is restarted
every time a button is pressed.
3. To continuously display a reading, press and
release the desired button, and then press the
same button a second time. When the button is
released, the display will be on hold mode, which
is indicated by the decimal point on the right hand
side turning on. While the display is in the hold
mode it will recheck the level once per second
so the user can watch the level change while the
tank is being lled or drained. The display will
automatically shut off after 5 minutes in hold mode.
To end the hold mode before the 5 minutes is up,
press any tank button, and the display will shut off.
To Read the Battery Voltage
1. Press the BATT button and release it, the display
will show the battery voltage on the LED display
2. If no other button is pressed, then the display will
shut down after about 5 seconds. If the BATT
button is held down, the display will continuously
recheck the voltage and show the updated value.
The reading may icker back and forth between
two values.
3. If another button is pressed before the 5 second
time is up for the BATT button, the display will
immediately switch to show the value for the new
button. The 5 second time-out is restarted every
time a button is pressed.
4. There is no hold mode for the battery voltage
To Program the LED Brightness
1. The display needs to enter the brightness
programming mode. To do this, press and hold
the BATT button; the display will show the battery
voltage.
2. While continuing to hold the BATT button, press
and hold the GREY button. Continue to hold
both buttons for approximately 5 seconds until
the display shows “bri” to indicate the brightness
programming mode. When this occurs, release
both buttons.
3. Press the GREY tank button to increase
brightness, or the FRESH tank button to decrease
brightness
4. When the display shows the correct brightness,
press the BATT button to exit the programming
mode.
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RA-400 Patcher for UD
Section 6
EXTERIOR
EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Exterior Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Aluminum Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
GENERAL INFORMATION AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Main Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Screen Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Emergency Escape Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Front End Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Window Stone Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Wrap Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Awning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Exterior Shower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Axle and Running Gear Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Nev-R-Lube Drums/Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Power Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Hitch/Coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Fill Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Automatic Gas Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
LPG Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Basic Rules For LPG Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Exterior LPG Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
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Cleaning
Exterior Skin
We recommend the trailer be washed about every
four weeks and waxed with Walbernize Super Seal, or
high quality clearcoat-safe wax, in the spring and fall.
In coastal and industrial areas, cleaning and waxing
should be done more frequently. When traveling
through winter weather, all road treatment chemicals
should be removed immediately.
NOTE
Abrasive polishes or cleaning solvents such as
automatic dishwasher or acid etch cleaners are
too strong and should never be used. Rinse all
grit from surface prior to washing. Use soft rags
or wash mitts, always moving lengthwise with the
grain of the trailer (washing or polishing). Never
rub hard on the coating. Even the softest rag will
damage the coating if excessive pressure
is applied.
NOTE
Always clean your trailer in the shade or on a
cloudy day when the aluminum skin is cool.
Oil, grease, dust, and dirt may be removed by washing
with any mild non-abrasive soap or detergent. Cleaning
should be followed by a thorough clean water rinse.
Drying the unit with a chamois or a soft cloth may
prevent spots and streaks.
After cleaning and drying, a good grade of nonabrasive automotive paste or liquid wax will increase
the life of the nish, especially in coastal areas where
the nish is exposed to salt air or in polluted industrial
areas. It will also protect the shell from minor scratches
and make subsequent cleaning easier.
It is important to remove substances such as sap, gum,
resin, and asphalt as soon as possible by washing
and waxing. Sunlight and time will bake-harden these
materials, making them almost impossible to remove
without heavy bufng. If asphalt remains on the trailer
after washing, use a small amount of kerosene on a
rag and wipe the spots individually, being careful not to
scratch the nish.
If a substance is found on the coating that cannot be
removed by normal washing procedures, Airstream
recommends using DX 330 Acryli-Clean, made by PPG
Industries. Follow all directions and warnings on the
product container.
Acryli-Clean should be used by trained personnel
only, using the proper equipment under controlled
conditions. Use the Acryli-Clean as sparingly as
possible to remove glue, tar, and other similar
substance.
To keep your trailer looking new, paint the A-frame,
LPG tanks, and rear frame periodically.
It is recommended that the caulking and sealant
used in external seams and joints, such as end-shell
segments and around window frames, light bezels,
beltline and rub rail molding, etc., be checked once a
year. If this material has dried out and become cracked
or checked, or if a portion has fallen out, it should be
replaced with fresh material to prevent possible rain
leaks. Caulking and sealing products are available from
your Airstream dealer.
Windows
Clean your trailer windows the same way you clean the
windows in your home. Clean the seals with a damp
cloth and mild detergent every three to six months.
Do not use strong solvents, as they will damage the
seals. A coat of natural silicone lubricant applied after
the seal has dried, will keep it exible. Spread the
lubricant evenly with a brush or nger, working it into
the surface. This is a good practice for all rubber seals
in your trailer.
WARNING
Failure to properly clean and lubricate the window
seals could result in the window sticking to the
jamb. Window seals that become stuck to the
window jamb should be released by a qualied
technician trained in the procedure. Do not force,
pry, or apply great pressure to open the window.
Failure to heed this warning may cause the window
to shatter and/or cause personal injury.
For replacement of a damaged window, contact an
Airstream Service Center.
Aluminum Wheels
The aluminum wheels and axle end cover come
treated with a clear-coating. Keep them looking good
by washing with soap and water. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or polishes on coated aluminum wheels.
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General Information and Operation
Step
To operate the step, lift up on the front of the step and
pull straight out until step locks into place. Some units
will be equipped with a double step. After extending
step, the second portion folds out. To store the step,
fold it back into position, lift the front slightly, and push
the step back into its storage area.
CAUTION
Once the steps are lowered, press down on them to
make sure they are secure in their notches. Never
travel with step lowered or extended.
Main Door
The main door of the trailer is manufactured with a
built-in keyed dead bolt and door lock. The door lock is
engaged from the inside by a lever and the dead bolt is
engaged by turning the knob.
A main door hold-back is mounted on the trailer’s
exterior side skin. The hold back secures the door to
the side of the trailer. When opening the door, push it
gently into the spring-operated slide. To release the
door, slide the hold-back bolt back.
For lubrication and out-of-adjustment issues, refer to
Section 8 - Maintenance.
CAUTION
When towing, the door lock and dead bolt must be
secured. If it is not locked, the constant vibration
of travel may cause the door to open resulting in
possible damage.
Screen Door
The screen door is secured to the main door by a slide
bolt-type latch. It can be operated independently by
releasing the slide bolt and swinging the screen door
away from the main door.
Emergency Escape Windows
To remove screen pull out the screen cord by the cord
loop at the bottom portion of the window. Turn the two
red latches inward and lift the two red arms on each
side, in unison, to open the window and push it out for
clearance.
Front End Protection
Window Stone Guards
Stone guards may be provided for added protection
on the front windows. To open the guard, unhook the
two rubber T-handles on the bottom of the guard, raise
the stone guard to the desired height, and tighten
the thumb screws on each support arm. Be sure to
lower and fasten the guard when high winds may be
approaching and before travel.
Wrap Protectors
The front end of the trailer exterior shell may be
equipped with stainless steel protectors covering the
lower corner wraps. The protectors provided added
protection from road damage. The protectors can
be moved out of the way for cleaning the shell by
unbolting and swinging the protectors forward on the
hinge.
Awning
Complete operating instructions have been provided
with your Zip Dee awning. Make sure your traveling
companion is familiar with the operation of the awning.
The awning’s primary function is sun protection,
therefore, roll up your awning in case of heavy rain,
wind, or snow. To prevent water buildup on the awning
during a light rain, position one upper arm lower than
the other to create enough of a slope for adequate
water runoff.
A clear tape is placed between the exterior skin and the
awning fabric to prevent the awning fabric from rubbing
on the coating, thus wearing through it. Inspect the
tape every year or after a long trip. Have it replaced if it
begins to wear thin.
LED light strips have been installed with your awning
providing accent lighting. The LED lights are operated
by a dimmer switch located in the following areas.
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19 ft. model is located on the side of the pantry to the
left of the entry door.
20 ft. model is located on the side of the wardrobe to
the right of the entry door.
23 ft. D model is located on the side of the galley to the
left of the entry door.
23 ft Front Bed model is located on the wall to the left
of the entry door.
25 ft. model is located on the side of the galley to the
left of the entry door.
26 ft. U model is located on the wall to the left of the
entry door.
25 ft. and 27 ft. Front Bed models are located on the
side of the galley to the right of the entry door.
28 ft. model is located on the back of the dinette seat to
the left of the entry door.
30 ft. model is located on the side of the galley to the
left of the entry door.
30 ft. Bunk model is located on the divider wall to the
right of the entry door.
NOTE
Axle and Running Gear Assembly
Each rubber torsion axle is aligned during
manufacturing, and double-checked on a random
basis. Alignment after delivery is the customer’s
responsibility.
Hitting chuck holes or rough railroad tracks while
traveling straight will only cause misalignment after
the tire has struck such objects many times. Of
course, a deep enough hole can affect the alignment
immediately.
The worse culprit is a curb because they are normally
struck at an angle. Rear axles are occasionally
damaged when people are attempting to park beside a
curb while backing up their trailer.
The trailer axle(s) is bent upward in the middle. This
bend is normal and is how the camber is obtained.
Also, toe-in is built into the axle by very slight bends in
the axle tube on each end.
Tire wear indicates misalignment. Check with your
dealer for the nearest location having the proper
equipment to correct the trailer’s alignment.
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for camber and toe-in
specications.
If wind or extended periods of rain are expected,
roll up the awning and secure in traveling position.
CAUTION
The effects of wind and rain on any awning are
unpredictable. Severe damage to the vehicle and/
or the awning may result and cannot be covered by
warranty.
Exterior Shower
Certain units are equipped with an exterior shower.
This shower consists of a shower hose, shower head,
and water valve inside of a lockable exterior door.
Water is supplied by the pump or city water hookup.
Nev-R-Lube Drums/Bearings
Wide-body trailers, 25 ft. and over, are equipped with
Nev-R-Lube bearings. Dexter’s Nev-R-Lube bearings
are compromised of opposed tapered roller bearing
cones sealed inside a precision-ground, one-piece,
double-cup arrangement. These bearings are designed
with a small amount of axial end-play. The end-play is
essential to the longevity of the bearing’s service life.
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for Nev-R-Lube
Bearing inspection.
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for bearing
maintenance of trailers under 25 ft.
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Power Jack
A switch located on the bottom of the housing operates
the power jack. When the jack is fully extended or
retracted, internal limit switches automatically shut off
the motor.
The jack is wired directly to the battery and has an inline fuse between the battery and the power head.
• Use the jack for lifting the trailer only.
• Never get beneath the travel trailer when only the
power jack supports it.
• Support the vehicle by appropriate means.
WARNING
Avoid the risk of injury to yourself and others.
WARNING
Keep hands and feet from under the foot plate
when using the jack.
WARNING
Do not use or install dolly wheels on the power
jack. Failure to comply could result in serious
injury
Power Jack Fuse
Hitch/Coupler
1. Open Position
2. Padlock Insert Hole
3. Closed Position
Operating Instructions
1. To open - slide forward and pull up to open latch
before inserting ball.
2. Place coupler on ball of same diameter as coupler
and of same or greater capacity.
3. When ball is completely nested in socket, push
top of latch handle rearward until handle snaps
into closed position. Extend jack to ground and lift
tow vehicle/trailer combination 2 to 4 in. to ensure
coupler is securely attached to tow ball. Retract
jack before towing.
4. Insert padlock through hole in handle for theftprevention purposes.
WARNING
Always open latch handle before inserting ball into
Should an electrical failure occur, remove the power
head by loosening the two Allen setscrews. The jack
post may now be operated manually by inserting the
emergency handle into the coupling on top of the post.
Refer to the Maintenance section for replacement and
maintenance of the power head.
Flying Cloud 6-5
Refer to Section 2 - Safety and Section 5 Interior for additional LPG warnings and safety
information.
coupler.
NOTE
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Exterior
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Fill Valve
The LPG tanks are equipped with ll valve connections
RV Type I Acme. The large, green, nylon swivel nut is
a right-hand thread and is designed for hand operation
only.
The valve features an internal spring-loaded module
that will not allow gas to ow from the cylinder until a
positive seal has been made at the connection. The
valve outlet has 1-5/16 in. Acme threads on the outlet
exterior, and female POL, left-handed threads on its
interior. This feature allows for connection of the new
wrenchless, right-handed, Acme RV connection while
still accommodating the standard left-handed POL
ttings used for lling propane cylinders.
Bypass ow is extremely important in the proper
operation of this connection. The ow-limiting device
may activate if the cylinder valve is opened quickly.
When all appliances are off, the bypass ow allows
the pressure downstream from the ow-limiting device
to equalize. When pressure is equalized, the owlimiting device will supply normal ow to the system.
Equalization occurs in approximately 5 seconds and,
in most cases, goes completely unnoticed. If, however,
an appliance is left on or there is a leak or open ow
in the system, the bypass pressure will not be able to
equalize and allow the ow-limiting device to re-open.
Symptoms of this condition would be appliances that
light but have lower than normal ame or starve out
from lack of gas, a substantial reduction in the ame
when another appliance is operating, or pilots that are
difcult to light. If this should happen, the following
steps should eliminate the condition:
1. Close LPG cylinder valve.*
2. Extinguish all ames and smoking materials.
3. Be sure all gas appliances, including their pilot
lights, are off.*
4. Open LPG cylinder valve slowly. Do not snap open.
The mating, green swivel nut and brass nipple, also
incorporate new features: the green nylon nut swivels
on a black bushing that is heat-sensitive. Between 240
and 300°F, the bushing will yield (melt) allowing the
spring-loaded module in the valve to push the brass
nipple back (approximately 1/4 in.), closing the module
and stopping the ow of gas from the cylinder. Inside
the brass nipple is a ow-limiting device designed
to sense excessive gas ow. If an excessive ow is
sensed, the ow-limiting device shuts the ow down
to a maximum of 10 SCFH (Standard Cubic Feet per
Hour) or less. This is also referred to as the bypass
ow.
5. Wait at least 15 seconds before lighting appliances.
6. If operational difculties continue, there may be
a leak in the system. Immediately close the LPG
cylinder valve and have the system inspected by a
qualied RV service technician.
*When reconnecting a full cylinder to an auto
changeover regulator, it is not necessary to shut off the
appliances or close the valve of the cylinder already in
service.
WARNING
Leaking LPG may ignite, causing a re or
explosion, which could result in serious bodily
injury, property damage, and/or death.
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 two to three
weeks of service from each tank.
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Exterior
Automatic Gas Regulator
All models are equipped with a two stage automatic
change-over gas regulator that offers the convenience
of automatic changeover from empty to full gas
cylinders. Both tanks are connected to this regulator.
Make sure there is propane in both tanks before you
start. Rotate the white knob on the top-front side of the
regulator toward the cylinder you want to use rst. This
will be the service cylinder and the other will be the
reserve cylinder. Slowly open both cylinders valves.
Open both cylinder valves completely, then close about
1/4-turn. This will allow you to easily check to see if
valves are open or closed. The indicator on top of the
regulator will turn bright green. The indicator will stay
bright green as long as there is fuel coming from the
service cylinder. When the service cylinder empties,
the regulator will draw fuel automatically from the
reserve cylinder, providing an uninterrupted fuel ow
to the system. When it switches over, the indicator will
change from green to red. This red color indicates the
service cylinder is empty and needs to be lled.
WARNING
3. Turn the large clamping T-handle counterclockwise
until the hold-down bracket is loosened enough
to be able to remove the tank. If your trailer is
equipped with a gas tank cover, the T-handle must
be removed, and then remove the cover, before
removing the bottle
WARNING
Do not remove the center hold-down rod.
LPG Tank Installation:
1. Place the tanks in position on the A-frame and
tank cross-member so that it rests on the upper
collar of both tanks with the collar rims engaged
in the grooves on the underside of the bracket. If
your trailer is equipped with a tank cover, it should
be positioned over the tanks next. Make sure the
hold-down rod projects up through the hole in the
shroud center bracket.
2. Replace the T-handle and tighten down until the
tanks are held rmly in place.
3. Test ttings with liquid soap free of ammonia or
chlorine, or products deigned for testing, such as
Snoop® liquid leak detector.
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 appliance, etc.
LPG regulators must always be installed with the
diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators
that are not located in compartments have been
equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that
the regulator vent faces downward and the cover
is kept in place to minimize vent blockage, which
could result in excessive gas pressure, causing re
or explosion.
LPG Tanks
The following procedure outlines the proper method of
removing and installing LPG bottles:
1. Turn the knob on your automatic regulator until
the arrow points to the tank opposite the one to be
removed. Shut off the gas valve on the tank to be
removed.
2. Disconnect the rubber gas line at the tank to be
removed. (The green plastic tting is a right-hand
thread and no tools should be used.)
Flying Cloud 6-7
Use only the LPG tanks furnished with your trailer.
If replacement is required, it must be a bottle of the
same size and design.
WARNING
Your LPG tanks must be lled as directed by the
tank manufacturer. Instructions are located on a
decal near the ll valve. The decal must not be
defaced.
WARNING
The LPG tanks are securely mounted on the front
A- frame of your trailer. If these tanks must be
removed for service or replacement, it is important
that they be reinstalled correctly in order to prevent
any possibility of their falling off or becoming
dislodged during travel.
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WARNING
A warning label has been located near the
LPG container. This label reads: DO NOT FILL
CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF
CAPACITY. Overlling the LPG container can result
in uncontrolled gas ow, which can cause re or
explosion. A properly lled container will contain
approximately 80 percent of its volume as
liquid LP gas.
WARNING
Do not store LPG tanks within a vehicle. LPG
tanks are equipped with safety devices that vent
gas should the pressure become excessive.
WARNING
Do not use cooking appliances for comfort
heating. Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe
operation. Before operation, open an overhead
vent or turn on an exhaust fan and open a window.
Basic Rules For LPG Safety
A warning label is displayed in the cooking area
reminding you to provide an adequate supply of fresh
air for combustion. The amount of oxygen supply in a
trailer is limited due to its compact design. When using
the cooking appliances, proper ventilation will prevent
dangers of asphyxiation. It is especially important that
cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating
as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the
appliance is used for long periods of time.
Twice a year, or after a long storage period, we suggest
you take your unit in for a checkup and cleaning of the
gas-operated appliances.
WARNING
If You Smell Gas:
1. Extinguish any open ames, pilot lights, and all
smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or
gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5. Leave the area until odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage
source corrected before using again.
Exterior LPG Port
An exterior LPG port quick-connect may be installed on
the hitch A-frame of your trailer. An LPG supply line is
shipped with the trailer in the loose parts box. This can
be used to connect a lantern or other appliance that
uses a one-pound, low pressure LPG tank supply to
the exterior port.
To assemble, install a male quick-connect coupler to
one end of the supply hose. Then add a are tting to
the other end of the supply hose and install a one-
pound tank coupler to the are tting. This assembly
can be installed into the appliance in place of the one
pound LPG tank.
WARNING
Portable fuel burning equipment, including wood
and charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be used
inside the recreational vehicle. The use of this
equipment inside the recreational vehicle may
cause res or asphyxiation.
1. Exterior LPG Port
WARNING
Do not bring or store LPG tanks, gasoline, or other
ammable liquids inside the vehicle because a re
or explosion may result.
2. Quick-Connect Sleeve
3. Shutoff Lever
6-8 Flying Cloud
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RA-400 Patcher for UD
Section 7
TOWING
TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
TOW VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Electronic Brake Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Proper Electric Brakes Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Breakaway Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Weighing Your Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Hitching Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
7-Way Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
TOWING TIPS AND INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Tracking Observation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Cooling System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Downhill and Non-level Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Off-Road Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
When Being Passed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Backing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Stopped On a Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Controlling Sway or Fishtailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Corrective Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Sway Control Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Flying Cloud 7-1
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Towing
Tow Vehicle
When buying a new vehicle to tow your trailer, we
suggest including towing options offered by most tow
vehicle manufacturers. These include such things as a
heavy-duty alternator and radiator, heavy-duty springs
and shock absorbers, transmission cooler, heavy-duty
fan and asher unit, etc., for the make of the vehicle.
WARNING
Springs that are too stiff can hinder the action of
the weight equalizing hitch and prevent the transfer
of weight to the front of the vehicle.
NOTE
Only use springs heavy enough to support your
loaded vehicle (not including trailer). Having a too
harsh spring rate on your tow vehicle will only
shorten the life of the tow vehicle and trailer, and
will cause your trips to be less enjoyable.
Transmissions may be manual or automatic, but an
automatic transmission may prolong your tow vehicle’s
life and generally does a better job of controlling engine
loads than does the average driver using a manual
shift.
Having adequate power is very important when
considering the purchase of a new vehicle or the
trailer-towing capability of your present one. Auto
dealers are provided with guidelines to use when
helping a customer decide on a tow vehicle. Guidelines
are not determined solely by the power output of the
engine. The gear ratio of the differential is also a very
important part of the guideline.
Inspect the tow vehicle’s hitch regularly for loose bolts
or nuts, cracked welds, loose ball mounts, worn parts,
etc.
New trailerists often carry more food and other supplies
than really needed. Remember that every item you
take along is one more thing to stow and adds weight
to the total load you must pull. Consolidate items in
shelves, lockers, and in the refrigerator. It is better
to have one full and one empty locker, than two
half empty ones. Special care must be taken not to
overload the front and rear ends of the trailer.
Brakes
All trailers are equipped with Dexter Nev-R-Adjust
brakes. Please follow all maintenance procedures
in the Dexter user’s manual provided in the owner’s
packet.
Electronic Brake Controller
The trailer brakes are operated by 12-volt current from
your tow vehicle and must be hooked up so that you
have an integral system with your tow vehicle brakes.
To prevent problems and ensure satisfactory braking
action, install an electronic controller in line with the
brakes in your tow vehicle.
An electronic controller will synchronize the trailer
brakes with your tow vehicle brakes. It is designed to
apply the trailer brakes with your tow vehicle brakes.
Your brake controller should be adjusted to provide for
a slight lead of the trailer brakes over the tow vehicle
brakes.
NOTE
Study all material provided with your particular
brake control. If you don’t understand the
information, have the installer explain the
information to you or call the manufacturer of the
controller.
Proper Electric Brakes Use
WARNING
Never use your tow vehicle or trailer brakes alone
to stop the combined load.
Proper synchronization of tow vehicle to trailer braking
can only be accomplished by road testing. Brake
lockup, grab, or harshness is quite often due to lack
of synchronization between the tow vehicle and the
trailer being towed, a too-high threshold voltage (over 2
volts), or under adjusted brakes.
WARNING
The braking system should be checked and
serviced by qualied, certied technicians only.
Failure to do so could result in loss of control
of your vehicle or the trailer, causing damage to
property, injury, and/or death.
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Towing
Breakaway Switch
In the event of an accidental separation of the tow
vehicle and the trailer, the breakaway switch will set
and lock the trailer brakes for a sufcient length of time
to stop the trailer. The switch is activated when the wire
attached to it and to the tow vehicle pulls out the small
pin in the front of the unit.
When the trailer is connected to the tow vehicle, the
breakaway switch loop should be attached to the
permanent frame of your hitch. When disconnecting
the trailer from the tow vehicle, remove wire loop from
the frame. Do not remove the pin from the switch
because this will apply the trailer brakes.
WARNING
Do not use the breakaway switch as a parking
brake. If the battery should go dead, the trailer
parking brake would no longer be applied. Failure
to comply could cause damage to property, injury,
and/or death.
Loading
When towing a trailer, you are subject to new and
different challenges on the highway than you may have
previously encountered. Towing a trailer is no small
responsibility and should be undertaken with great care
and safety rst in mind. An accident with a tow vehicle
and trailer can have much greater consequences than
carelessness with a small car. Like an airline pilot who
is responsible for expensive equipment and many lives,
you should take your responsibilities as a tow vehicle
driver very seriously and learn all you can about
doing the job safely and well. Balancing the load and
preparing the trailer and tow vehicle are critical to safe
handling.
Make sure your load is balanced. Do not load too
much on one side. A balanced load is much easier to
tow or drive. Front to back balance is also important.
Step back and look at your trailer, making sure that
there is not too much weight on the hitch, or on the
rear of the trailer. Secure all items, as loose items
can cause damage and become a safety issue. The
Cargo Carrying Capacity tag shown below is installed
on every trailer and can be found on the inside of the
screen door on your trailer.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILER CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY
THE WEIGHT OF CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED
A full load of water equals XXX kg or XXX lbs of cargo @ 1 kg/L (8.3 lb/gal)
VIN #################
XXX kg or XXX lbs
CAUTION
034
Airstream weighs the vehicle as nished to arrive at
the vehicle”s weight. That number is subtracted from
the GVWR of the trailer and listed under THE WEIGHT
OF CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED on the tag,
The total weight of any and all cargo, including dealer
modications or additions, water, and propane should
never exceed the number listed.
As cargo is added, removed, or shifts in location, the
weight on the axle(s) and hitch will change. Also, the
hitch and axle weights will change as a consequence
of the weight of the LP tank(s) diminishing from
use of propane, and/or the transfer of weight as a
consequence of water in the fresh water tank being
used and transferred to the grey and black tanks. In
shorter units, rear bath models especially, when the LP
tanks are empty and fresh water has been transferred
to the grey and black holding tanks, the reduction in
hitch weight may be signicant. For this reason, we
recommend that the grey and black tanks be emptied
before traveling.
One of the most critical aspects of safely towing a
trailer is knowing the weights involved and where they
are placed. The rst thing to determine is how much
is being towed and conrming that it is within the
capacities of the equipment being used. Determining
where the load is placed is critical to the way your rig
will handle on the road.
Know what your trailer weighs loaded. Load your trailer
including water, propane, etc and take it to a public
scales. Weigh each axle of your vehicle. Refer to your
axle weight and tire limits to see if you are within a safe
When loading the trailer, keep the following in mind:
• GVWR
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
• Tire Weight Rating
• Cargo
Never exceed these ratings. Your safety depends on
not overloading the trailer, trailer axles, and tires. Refer
to Section 4 - Floor Plan and Specications for rating
list.
range. Total all axle weights, ensuring you are below
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
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Towing
Weighing Your Trailer
The illustration below shows how to weigh the trailer on
scales.
1
2
1. Trailer’s total weight, cannot exceed GVWR.
2. Trailer’s weight on axles cannot exceed GAWR.
3. Weight on trailer tongue.
To determine that the GAWR is not exceeded, it is
necessary to load all of your allowable personal cargo
and variable weights. Then hitch the trailer to the tow
vehicle with load equalizing hitch properly adjusted.
Chock wheels and place the trailer on a scale with
both axles only on the scale (see illustration). If the
weight on the axles exceeds the axle system’s GAWR,
then some of the personal cargo must be redistributed
forward in order to place some of this weight on the
tongue.
The tongue weight should be 10 to 15% of the trailer’s
total weight, and must not exceed the tow vehicle’s
or the hitch’s maximum weight rating. To determine
tongue load, unhitch tow vehicle and place the tongue
hitch post on a scale. The trailer must be properly
loaded as determined above, with your allowable
personal cargo and variable weights.
3
035
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 centerline of the jack
extension.
Place the scales so that another round piece can
be exactly two feet from the centerline of the jack
extension in the other direction. Place a 4x4 piece
of wood on the two round pieces and screw the jack
extension down on the top of the 4x4 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, increase the two-foot dimension to three or four
more feet, but always multiply the scale reading by the
total number of feet between the wood and scales.
NOTE
Be sure trailer is level when reading scales.
Hitching Up
The process of hitching up your trailer is something
that will become almost second nature with practice.
The following section includes proper hitch load
distribution. Proper training on connecting your trailer
to a tow vehicle is essential for safety. Please see your
dealer or other qualied personnel for instruction on the
proper hitching of your trailer. Safety chain use on the
hitch is required in all states.
Use a scale, such as a bathroom scale, that has a
lower weight limit than your tongue load, to check the
tongue weight by using the following method (see
illustration).
2 FT.
2
1
1 Ft.
3
036
1. Bathroom Scale
2. Pipe
3. Wood Support
7-Way Plug
1
7
6
5
2
3
4
033
1. Black, 12-Volt (+)
2. Green, Clearance Lights/Taillights
3. Red, Left Turn/Stop
4. White, 12-Volt (-)
5. Blue, Brake
6. Brown, Right Turn/Stop
7. Blank
NOTE
The 7-Way Plug is spliced to the main harness in
the area of the 12-volt distribution panel in front of
the trailer.
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Towing
Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution
When a trailer is properly hitched up to a tow vehicle
with a load equalizing hitch, approximately 1/3 of the
trailer’s tongue weight will be on the trailer’s axles
and 2/3 will be transferred to the tow vehicle. One
third of this weight transfer will be carried by the front
wheels and 1/3 by the rear wheels of the tow vehicle
(See illustration). Thus, the tire load of each wheel on
the tow vehicle will be increased by 1/6 of the trailer’s
tongue weight. The tire air pressure of the tow vehicle
should be increased to compensate for this additional
weight. Refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual for this
information.
WARNING
The tongue weight should be approximately 10
to 15% of the trailer’s total weight, but must not
exceed 1,000 lb. Under no condition should it
exceed the hitch rating. Your hitch installer should
provide your hitch rating information.
Towing Tips and Information
We want every Airstream owner to be a safe and
courteous driver. A few hours of towing practice in a
large, empty parking lot will make pulling your trailer
over the road much easier. Mark off two corners of the
parking lot for left and right turns. These corners may
also be used to practice backing and parking.
General Information
NOTE
Truck or trailer type fender, door grip, and rear
view mirrors are a must for maximum visibility and
required by law in most states.
After thoroughly inspecting your hitch, brakes, and
tires, you should be ready to tow. Check trafc, signal
when 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
trafc. Remember that the trailer wheels will not follow
the path of the tow vehicle wheels, therefore, wider
turns are necessary when turning to the left or to the
right.
Cooling System Overload
When towing, you might encounter a temporary cooling
system overload during severe conditions, such as:
• Hot days when pulling on a long grade
• When slowing down after higher speed driving
• Driving with long, idle periods in trafc jams
If the tow vehicle’s temperature gauge, or indicator
light indicates overheating, and the air conditioner is
on, turn it off, pull over in a safe place, and apply the
emergency brake. Increase the engine idle speed.
Lift the engine hood and check for uid leaks at the
radiator overow outlet. Ensure that all drive belts are
intact and the radiator fan is turning. If you have a
problem, have it xed at the next opportunity. If there
is no problem, the light should go off, or temperature
should come down within one minute. Proceed on the
highway a little slower, resume normal driving after ten
minutes.
Tracking Observation
Observe that the tracks made by the trailer wheels are
distinctly different from those made by the tow vehicle.
Studying this will make it easier for you to correct
mistakes.
Flying Cloud 7-5
Never open a radiator cap when the tow vehicle is
hot. Check the coolant level when the vehicle is
WARNING
cool.
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Towing
Downhill and Non-level Driving
When going downhill in dry weather, downshift 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.
WARNING
On slippery pavement, do not use engine drag to
help slow down as this may cause the rear wheels
of the tow vehicle to skid. On icy pavement, drive
slowly and, if you feel the tow vehicle skidding,
gently apply the trailer brakes only. This will bring
the tow vehicle and trailer back into a single line.
Chains do not help trailer wheels.
Off-Road Towing
When driving in mud and sand, let the momentum
carry the rig through. Apply power gently and use as
little as possible. Stay in the tracks of the vehicle ahead
and keep the tow vehicle in the highest possible gear. If
you get stuck, it is best to tow out the entire rig together
without unhitching.
When Being Passed
Despite the best hitch, you will notice that whenever
a large bus or truck overtakes your rig, the displaced
air rst pushes the trailer rear slightly to the right and
then affects the front. It may be necessary to steer
very slightly, momentarily, toward the bus or truck to
help compensate for the sway induced by the passing
vehicle. Do not apply the vehicle brakes, as this
can tend to exaggerate the situation. You may nd,
however, that briey applying the trailer brakes with
your manual control will help eliminate sway.
On a two-lane road, cars may line up behind you
because you travel at a lower speed. It is both
courteous and sensible, if you are able, to signal, pull
onto the shoulder, and let them pass. Your trailer 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.
Passing
On freeways or expressways, pick the lane you want
and try to stay in it. Always maintain plenty of space
between you and the car ahead, at least the length of
the tow vehicle plus trailer, for every ten miles per hour.
Remember that in order to pass another vehicle you
will need longer to accelerate. You must also allow for
the length of the trailer when returning to the right hand
lane.
Backing Up
When backing up, the important thing to remember 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 tow vehicle 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. Your tow vehicle will be following the trailer in
an arc. Straighten the tow vehicle and trailer by turning
the steering wheel more sharply, and then, when they
are in line, straighten the steering wheel.
Always try to back to your left because the visibility is
much better. When you don’t make it on the rst try, it
is usually much easier to pull forward to your original
position and start over, or at least pull forward until the
rig is straight, and then start backing.
If your spouse or traveling companion normally directs
you when backing, they should position themselves
forward of the tow vehicle so the driver can easily see
them. Their directions should always indicate to the
driver the direction the rear of the trailer should go. A
little practice in a parking lot, with the person giving
directions, can save a lot of frustration when backing
into a campsite.
Stopped On a Hill
Refer to the following warning if stopped on a hill for a
prolonged period of time.
WARNING
Chock the trailer wheels when stopping on a hill
or slope. Leaving your tow vehicle in gear is not
enough for standstill safety. Do not use trailer
brakes as parking brakes.
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Towing
Controlling Sway or Fishtailing
Sway or shtailing is the sideways action of a
trailer caused by external forces. It is common for
travel trailers to sway in response to strong winds,
crosswinds, when passed by or passing a semi-tractor
and trailer, or driving downhill.
WARNING
Excessive sway or shtailing of your travel trailer
can lead to the rollover of the trailer and tow
vehicle. Serious injury or death can occur. It
is important that you read and understand the
information in this section.
Sway or shtailing of your recreation vehicle can be
controlled and is primarily impacted by four factors:
• Equipment
• Tongue Weight
• Driving
• Corrective Measures
Equipment:
When hitched together, the trailer and the tow vehicle
must be level. The tires of both the trailer and tow
vehicle should be in good condition and properly
inated to their recommended pressures.
Braking is a very important factor in vehicle control.
Refer to Brakes (and Electronic Brake Controller) in
this section.
We recommend a friction sway damper or hitch with
built-in sway control be provided for your unit. Please
consult your dealer regarding this equipment. Also,
refer to Sway Control Device in this section for more
information.
Tongue weight:
Refer to Weighing Your Trailer and , also, Equalizing
Hitch Load Distribution in this section.
Driving:
This is the most important component. The tendency
for the vehicle to sway increases with speed therefore,
obey all speed limits and reduce speed during
inclement weather or windy conditions.
Corrective Measures:
If sway occurs, the following techniques should be
used:
1. Slow down immediately, remove your foot from the
accelerator. Avoid using the tow vehicle brakes
unless there is a danger of collision. Reduce speed
gradually whenever possible. If you can do so
safely, use the brake hand controller to gently and
progressively apply the trailer brakes. This will help
to keep the vehicles aligned. Practice using the
brake hand controller on a deserted parking lot.
Do not wait until an emergency occurs before using
it. Location of the brake hand controller is important
and should be made easily accessible.
2. Steer as little as possible while maintaining control
of the vehicle. Because of natural reaction lag
time, quick steering movements to counter trailer
sway will actually cause increased sway and loss
of control. Keep both hands on the wheel. Hold
the wheel as straight as possible until stability is
regained.
3. Do not jam on the brakes or attempt to press
on the accelerator to speed your way out of the
shtailing. Both actions make the situation worse
and could cause severe injury or death.
4. Once the swaying is under control, stop as soon
as possible. Check tire pressures, cargo weight
distribution, and look for any signs of mechanical
failure. Travel at reduced speeds that permit full
control until the problem can be identied and
corrected.
Sway Control Device
Although Airstream has not intruded into the hitch
manufacturer’s eld of expertise and performed formal
testing, we nd the vast majority of Airstream owners
purchase sway-control devices.
When passed by large trucks or when exposed
to sudden crosswinds, the trailer will be pushed
and this action will be felt in the tow vehicle. It is
our understanding that the sway control device
will reduce the amount of movement, make towing
more comfortable, and add some safety. Follow the
directions of the sway control manufacturer when
having the device installed and when using it.
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Towing
NOTES:
7-8 Flying Cloud
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RA-400 Patcher for UD
Section 8
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . 8-5
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Tire Load and Ination Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8
Proper Tire Ination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Underinated Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
How Overloading Affects Your Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Weighing Your Trailer Or Towed Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Tire Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8
Tire Care Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8
Tire Inspection and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Tire and Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Lug Nut Torquing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Spare Tire Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Axles and Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Rubber Torsion Axle Alignment Specications . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Nev-R-Lube Drums/Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Nev-R-Lube Bearing Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Narrow Body Trailer Bearing Inspection and Maintenance . . . . 8-11
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
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Maintenance
Tongue Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Battery (Lead Acid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Glass Mat Batteries (Optional w/Solar Panel Charging System) . . . . 8-13
Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Fresh Water Tanks and Draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Section 8
Maintenance
Replacing Power Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Power Head Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Breakaway Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Battery Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Water Pump Access Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Strainer Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Drain Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Drain Valve Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Fresh Water Tank Draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Water Heater Draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Black and Gray Water Tanks Draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Black Water Tank Dumping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Black Water Tank Flush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Drain Systems Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Winterizing and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Water Heater Bypass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Water Heater Bypass Valve Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Main Door Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Sticking Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
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Maintenance
Section 8
Maintenance
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
12-Volt Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
110-Volt/30- and 50-Amp Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
19’ Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
20’ Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
23D Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
23FB Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
25’ Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
25FB Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
26U Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
27FB Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
28’ Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
30’ Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
30’ Flying Cloud (CSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
30’ Bunk Flying Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
26U Flying Cloud (50 Amp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
27FB Flying Cloud (50 Amp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
28’ Flying Cloud (50 Amp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
30’ Flying Cloud (50 Amp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
30’ Flying Cloud CSA Layout (50 Amp) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
30’ Bunk Flying Cloud (50 Amp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Standard 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
Standard 50 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
Solar Panel Pre-Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
FAQS AND ANSWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Audio-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
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Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
WARNING
Failure to maintain your trailer can cause pre-
mature and unexpected parts breakage and/or
erratic operation that may be hazardous.
NOTE
See appliance manufacturer’s literature for further
information.
Every 1,000 miles or 60 days
Escape Window Check operation of latches and
upper hinge.
Battery* Check water level, lead acid
only.
Smoke Alarm Test and replace battery as
required.
Tires Check tire pressure (See
Specications).
Hitch Check for loose bolts or
unusual wear.
GFI Circuit Breaker Test and record.
* As a battery ages and becomes less efcient,
the water level should be checked more often and
replenished only with distilled water. Checking water
level does not apply to Glass Mat Batteries.
Every 5,000 miles or 90 days
Exterior Door Locks Lubricate with dry graphite.
Exterior Hinges Lubricate with light household
oil.
LPG Hold-Down Lubricate with light household
oil.
LPG Regulator Check bottom vent for
obstructions.
Main Door Striker
Pocket
Wheel Lug Nuts See Specication Chart in
Breakaway Switch Pull pin and lubricate with
7-Way Plug Spray with contact cleaner.
Coat with parafn/grease.
this manual for wheel torque
ratings.
household oil. (See further
instructions in this section.)
Hitch Ball Latch Lubricate with non-detergent
motor oil.
Hitch Ball Lubricate with hitch ball lube or
wheel bearing grease.
Range Exhaust
Hood
Roof Vent Elevator
Screws
Main Door Step Lubricate and inspect moving
Every 10,000 miles or 6 months
Brakes Inspect or replace as
Wheel Bearings Clean and repack (Units less
Tires Inspect and rotate.
Spare Tire Carrier Lubricate moving parts.
Windows, and Door
Seals
Exterior Wax.
Escape Window Lubricate latches with WD-40
Every year
Battery Clean, neutralize, and coat
A-frame, Step Wire brush and paint frame at
LPG Tanks Have purged by LPG supplier.
Seams Check and reseal exterior
Hitch Coupler and
Ball
Clean fan blades and wash
lter.
Lubricate with light household
oil.
parts.
necessary.
than 25 ft. only).
Clean with mild detergent and
coat with “Slipicone”.
or light household oil.
terminals with petroleum jelly.
front and rear.
seams, windows, lights, and
vents as needed.
Ensure all parts operate freely.
Replace any component if
worn or damaged.
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Maintenance
Suggested Maintenance and Replacement Parts
(Part numbers listed are Airstream part numbers and can be ordered by calling a Certied Airstream Dealer.)
WARNING
Always replace the bulb or light xture with the correct bulb for that light or matching xture. Failure to
heed this warning could cause re, property damage, personal injury, or death.
Exterior 12-Volt Lighting
License Plate LED PN – 512409
Amber LED Clearance Light PN – 512859
Red LED Clearance Light PN – 512860
Step Light LED PN – 512252
Utility Light LED PN – 512532
Convenience Light (Dump Valve) PN – 512533
NOTE: Most Exterior Lighting is LED and a replacement xture will be required.
Interior 12-Volt Lighting
Ceiling Light (Plastic Base) (Single and Double) PN – 512442-100 (replacement LED insert)
Reading Spot Light PN – 512438
Recessed Ceiling Light PN – 512438
Surface Mount Ceiling Light PN – 512464
Surface Mount Ceiling Light (with switch) PN – 512462
Baraldi Range Hood Bulb JC 10 watt G4 Bi Pin Base Halogen
NOTE: Most Interior Lighting is LED and a replacement xture will be required.
Replacement Fuses
Baraldi Range Hood Fuse 3.15A 250V Glass Fuse PN – 512210-104
Light Dimmer Switch Fuse 10 amp ATC Access Locally
Jack Fuse 30A 250V Glass Fuse Slow Blow PN – 511544-105
Replacement Breakers - USA Breakers
20 amp Breaker, 12V DC, Type II, #12V20APP PN – 510947-20
25 amp Breaker, 12V DC, Type II, #12V25APP PN – 510947-25
50 amp Breaker, 12V DC, Type II #12V50APP PN – 510947-50
GFI Breaker, Type BR, 20GFI, #GFCB-120 PN – 510564-20GFI
Breaker, Type BRD, BD 15-15 PN – 510564-1515
Breaker, Type BRD, BD 20-20 PN – 510564-2020
Breaker, Type BRD, BD 30-20 PN – 510564-3020
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Maintenance
Replacement Rivets
Interior Exterior Underbelly
Part Number 330127-05 330127-08 682616-01 330126-04 330034 330038
Rivet Name AD45ABS AD48ABS SSD4SSBS AD68ABSLF AD54ABSLF
Head Style Dome Head Dome Head Shaveable
Head
Body
Diameter
(Inches)
Hole Size 0.129-0.133 0.129-0.133 0.160-0.164 0.129-0.133 0.192-0.196 0.160-0.164
Drill Number 30 30 20 30 11 20
Grip Range In
(Inches)
Length Under
Head (Max.
Inches)
Head
Diameter
(Nominal)
Head Height
(Max. Inches)
Typical Sheer
Strength (lb.)*
Typical Tensile
Strength (lb.)*
*Values shown are a guide only and may vary depending upon the application.
Air Conditioner PN – 690323-322
In Line Water PN – 602277
Range Hood PN – 512210-100
Seam-Fil White PN – 360301-02
Fil-Stik White PN – 28430W-03
Fil-Stik Light Maple PN – 28430W-04
Exterior Care
The following exterior care products are recommended
by Airstream. Read and follow label directions. Exterior
sealant should be checked and resealed once a year.
0.125 (1/8) 0.125 (1/8) 0.156 (5/32) 0.125 (1/8) 0.187 (3/16) 0.156 (5/32)
0.251-.312 0.376-0.500 0.020-0.312 0.251-0.312 0.376-0.500 0.126-0.250
0.453 0.640 0.800 0.438 0.690 0.415
0.250 0.250 0.312 0.250 0.625 0.468
0.040 0.040 0.040 0.092 0.075
155 155 520 85 225
235 235 600 135 350
Walbernize Super Seal (PN - 28433W) - Use
on exterior aluminum of trailer, recommend two
Replacement Filters
Laminate Touch-up
applications a year.
Acryl-R Seam Sealer and Applicator Head
(PN - 28430W [16 oz can]) - Use to seal all metal to
metal seams, including but not limited to, segment
seams, sides and bottom of riveted frame windows,
compartment door frames, marker lights, and tail lights;
anywhere a ne bead of gray sealant is required.
AdSeal Premium Quality Sealant Adhesive
(PN - 330365-01 [10 oz tube-White]) - Use to seal all
exterior roof components.
AdSeal Premium Quality Sealant Adhesive
(PN - 330365-03 [10 oz tube-Gray]) - Use to seal
eyebrows of riveted frame windows and main door;
anywhere a thicker bead of gray sealant is required.
Sikaex 221 Multi-Purpose Polyurethane Sealant
(PN - 360180-04 [10 oz tube-Black]) - Use to seal
below the rubrail.
Dome Head Large Flange Large Flange
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Tires
Your trailer is equipped at the factory with name brand
trailer tires. Most Airstream dealers cannot make
adjustments to tires. An Airstream, or tire dealer that
handles that particular brand, must do this. If you
experience tire problems, contact the nearest dealer.
Tire Changing
Maintenance
WARNING
Never attempt to change any tire on the trailer
without securely chocking the trailer’s remaining
wheels. Never position yourself in a manner where
a raised trailer can come down on you if it should
become dislodged from a jack or ramp.
To change a tire with a jack, see the label afxed to the
underbelly located to the rear of the wheels. This label
reads JACK with an arrow pointing to a plate riveted
to the mainframe rail where the jack head must be
placed.
Jack Location
NOTE
Airstream does not supply a jack with the trailer.
Leveling blocks can be used instead of a jack to
change a at tire. Position the leveling block under the
trailer’s good tire. This will raise the at tire clear of the
ground. All tire and wheel assemblies are balanced
at the factory. Be sure to rebalance the tire and wheel
assemblies each time a tire is changed.
WARNING
WARNING
When removing aluminum-forged wheels from
spindle, it is very important to mark them to ensure
the wheel is placed in the same position of the
drum when reinstalling. If the aluminum-forged
wheel is to be mounted on a different drum, it is
important to sand all loose corrosion from the
mating surfaces.
WARNING
Wheel separation can occur:
1. On rst trip, tighten wheel nuts at beginning of
trip, and at 10, 25, and 50 miles.
2. Thereafter, check wheel nuts before each trip.
3. Following winter storage, check wheel nuts
before beginning a trip
4. Following excessive braking, inspect wheel
nuts.
See Section 4 - Floor Plans and Specications
in this manual for wheel torque ratings. Do not
overtorque.
In an emergency, remove a at tire. The independent
suspension of the rubber torsion axle allows four- or
six wheeled units to be safely towed on three or ve
wheels for a short distance (100 miles maximum) and
only at a low speed (30 MPH).
Be especially careful when crossing holes or dips in the
road. Under these circumstances it is good practice to
set your rear view mirrors so that you can observe your
tires at all time.
The maximum speed rating on the tires installed
on your trailer is 65 MPH. Do not exceed this
rating. Failure to heed this warning could cause
catastrophic tire failure resulting in property
damage, personal injury, and/or death.
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Maintenance
Tire Load and Ination Information
Maintaining proper tire ination pressure is essential for
both tire safety and performance.
Proper Tire Ination
The level of air in your tires affects your vehicle’s
overall performance. A maximum ination pressure
specication is found on the trailer’s exterior on a metal
tag riveted to the lower front, roadside of the trailer, as
well as on the original equipment tires.
Air pressure should be checked based on the load on
each individual tire. Cold Ination Pressure should be
adjusted to handle the maximum tire load, and all tires
on the axle should carry the same ination pressure.
Cold tire ination pressure is the tire pressure checked
in the morning before you drive more than a few miles
or before rising ambient temperatures or the sun’s
radiant heat affects it.
Underinated Tires
Underination bring a higher risk of damage due to
road hazards, reduce casing durability, cause a loss in
fuel economy, and will result in uneven or irregular tire
wear. Severe underination brings about an increased
risk of tread separation, handling difculties, and
possible tire failure, caused by overheating.
When minimum ination pressure requirements are not
met, tire durability and optimum operating conditions
are compromised. Tire ination pressure should always
meet the guidelines for vehicle weight.
Observe the following:
• It may be necessary to inate your tires at a truck
stop or truck service center in order to achieve
adequate air pressure for your trailer’s needs.
• Only permanent air seal metal valve caps should be
used.
• Be safe - if a tire has been run in a 20% underinated
condition, it must be dismounted and inspected by a
trained professional. It should not be aired up without
a full inspection or without using a safety cage. Use
a calibrated gauge. If your tire is rated for higher
ination pressures, a special gauge will be required
designed for larger tires.
• Do not bleed air from warm tires to reduce pressure
buildup.
• Do not inate tires to cold PSI rating beyond rim
specications.
How Overloading Affects Your Tires
Tire pressure is what enables your trailer tire to
support loads, thus, overloading can have serious
consequences. Too much weight can cause stress
on the suspension system components, brake failure,
handling and steering problems, irregular tire wear,
and possible tire failure. If you discover that your tires
cannot handle the load, lighten the weight of the load
on your tires.
Weighing Your Trailer Or Towed Vehicle
Since a trailer or towed vehicle adds to the load on
the tires, it is crucial to properly weigh towed vehicles.
Refer to Section 7 - Towing section for important
detailed information on loading and weighing of the
trailer.
Tire Care
The most important function of tires are to provide
traction while moving, and grip when steering or
stopping. The tires on your trailer are designed for
highway use and must be properly maintained in order
to maximize tire life, as well to provide a safe mode of
transportation.
Tire Care Tips
To reduce the risk of tire failure, we strongly
recommend the following:
1. Check the pressure in your tires, including your
spare, at least monthly when the tires are cool
(after the vehicle has stopped three hours and then
driven less than one mile). Do not reduce pressure
when tires are hot. Use a tire gauge to check
pressure and maintain it at the recommended level.
2. Never overload your tires. Heed the maximum
load-carrying capability of your tires.
3. Check your tires frequently for scrapes, bulges,
separations, cuts, or snags resulting from use. See
your tire dealer immediately if any such condition is
discovered.
4. Never operate your vehicle in excess of lawful
speeds or the maximum speeds justied by driving
conditions, or in excess of speeds recommended
for the tires you are using.
5. Make every effort to avoid running over objects
that may damage the tire through impact or cutting,
such as chuck holes, glass, metal, etc.
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Maintenance
6. Never drive on smooth tires. Tires should be
removed when 2/32 in. of tread depth remains. In
most states it is illegal to drive with less than 2/32
in. remaining tread depth.
7. Park out of the sun whenever possible when in
warm climates. In desert regions, use tire covers to
prevent ultra violet light deterioration to tires.
Tire Inspection and Storage
Before taking your trailer on a trip or when removing
it from an extended storage period, make it a practice
to inspect the overall condition of your tires. Check for
any type of condition or damage that might result in
failure. A thorough check should include both inside
and outside sidewalls, tread area and the condition
of hardware such as valve stems, valve caps, and
wheels. The tread should be checked for any unusual
wear, cracking, penetrations and/or cuts. An uneven
wear pattern can indicate misalignment or worn
suspension parts.
Since many RVs are used seasonally and sometimes
stored for extended times, it is possible that tires will
take many years to wear out. Tires, as any rubber
product, will age over time. If tires show cracking
in the sidewall or tread surfaces that are more than
2/32 in. deep, they should be replaced before your
next trip or vacation. Store your RV in a cool dry area
away from major heat sources and extreme cold.
An enclosed storage area is best with no exposure
to electromagnetic sources such as generators or
transformers. If you must keep your trailer outside,
cover your tires from direct sunlight. Take your trailer
to your tire dealer for service to check or correct any of
these conditions.
Tire and Wheel Replacement
It is possible to replace your tires with a different size,
in some instances, to increase your load capacity with
a different ination pressure. If there is a reason to
replace your tires with a different size, make sure the
following checks are made before the purchase:
• Does the replacement tire have the load capacity that
is needed for my trailer and will it t properly inside
the wheel well?
• Will the overall diameter difference affect the braking
system?
• Is the increase in air pressure compatible with the
maximum rated pressure stamped on the rim?
Most trailers are towed at or near maximum loads
during hot weather and then are left idle for months.
In normal use, oils in the tire come to the surface
during exing and protect the rubber from ultraviolet
light. But when the trailer tires sit idle too long, natural
aging may cause the rubber to crack prematurely,
especially in the sidewall area. Trailer tires over 5 years
old should be inspected by a tire expert for cracking
and replaced even if it has no apparent tread wear.
Choose a tire adequate for the load. The load rating
printed on the sidewall will show the maximum load
that can be carried at a dened pressure.
A Goodyear ST225/75 R15 tire inated to 65 psi
(MAX.) has a load capacity of 2540 lbs.
A Goodyear ST215/75 R14 tire inated to 50 psi
(MAX.) has a load capacity of 1870 lbs.
An ST225/75R15 tire is a special trailer tire with a
section width of 225 mm, a height-to-width ratio of
75%, and radial construction with a diameter of 15 in.
As the width-to-height ratio becomes smaller, the tire
has a lower prole.
WARNING
Do not mismatch wheels and tires.
Axle systems are installed with hubs and drums
that are compatible with many wheels used in the
recreational vehicle industry that have matching
bolt patterns. If the original manufacturer-installed
equipment is in need of replacement, the wheel
manufacturer should be contacted for proof of
compatibility prior to replacement and use.
Customers replacing original equipment that has
not been tested for compatibility must ensure the
replacements are compatible to the hub and drum
assembly installed. Such elements of compatibility
include, but are not limited to:
• Diameter of the hub-mounting surface.
• Stud length and diameter.
• Location and number of studs.
• Center hole diameter for the wheel.
• Wheel-mounting offset from the rim center.
• Rated capacity of the wheel.
• Wheel fastener torque.
• Wheel nut size and shape.
• Impact of any added wheel accessories (such as
decorative center caps) that could affect proper
seating of the wheel to the hub surface.
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Refer to the following table for wheel specications.
Wheel Specications
Size/Center Size
In Inches
14x6 / 4.5 5 23 ft. Models only
15x6 / 5.5 6 All others
All wheels have zero offset.
Lug Pattern Model
Lug Nut Torquing
NOTE
Use a torque wrench to tighten lug nuts.
Tightening by hand or with an impact wrench is not
recommended. See the Specication Chart in this
manual for wheel torque ratings.
Trailer wheels must carry much higher loads per wheel
than passenger car or truck wheels. Each wheel may
carry 1000 pounds and higher. Furthermore, wheels on
tandem axle trailers do not steer, and are subjected to
very high side load stress whenever the trailer makes
a tight turn. When going around corners, especially on
slow, tight turns, the wheels are subject to very strong
side loads. This tends to ex the wheel and gradually
loosen the wheel nuts. Although the materials and
manufacturing methods are maximized for this kind of
service, these extra loads can cause stress, which can
result in exing and loosening of wheel nuts.
Before each trip and any time a wheel is replaced, be
sure to tighten the wheel nuts, following one of the
lug-pattern sequences shown below. If the wheel was
replaced, check the torque every 10, 25, and 50 miles.
Spare Tire Carrier
The spare tire for Airstreams is stored under the front
of the trailer. The front handle of the tire carrier is a 1
in. tube protruding out from under the front A-frame
on the curbside. It is secured by a bracket and bolt
along the inside of the A-frame rail. Removing the bolts
allows the front on the tire carrier to be lowered and the
spare tire to be removed.
WARNING
The spare tire carrier is designed to carry an
undamaged tire and rim assembly of the type and
size specied for the trailer. Never place a severely
damaged wheel assembly with a damaged partial
tire, or a rim only, in the carrier.
Tire Rotation
(10,000-mile intervals)
Radial Tires
042
Axles and Bearings
NOTE
Never allow heat to be applied to the axle tube
because the rubber providing the spring torsion
action will be severely damaged.
Rubber Torsion Axle Alignment Specications
Toe-In and Camber Specications
4
2
5
If you notice wheel wobbling, or hear a rattling sound
coming from a wheel, especially at low speeds, a
wheel lug nut may have come loose. This problem is
usually caused by improper tightening, or by faulty or
damaged lug bolt threads.
If suspicious of a loose lug nut, safely stop vehicle as
soon as possible. Put up warning devices. Remove the
lug caps and check the tightness of all the lug nuts.
Tighten all lug nuts to the specied torque, using a
torque wrench. If stud threads are damaged or faulty,
get professional service help.
1
3
1
3
5
6
4
2
041
Toe-In each side 1/16 in. Tolerance 1/8 in. + or -
Camber each side 3/4
degrees positive
Nev-R-Lube Drums/Bearings
Wide-body trailers, 25 ft. and over, are equipped with
Nev-R-Lube bearings. Dexter’s Nev-R-Lube bearings
are comprised of opposed tapered roller bearing cones
sealed inside of a precision ground, one-piece double
cup arrangement. These bearings are designed with
a small amount of axial end-play. The end-play is
essential to the longevity of the bearings service life.
Tolerance 3/4 degrees +
or -
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Nev-R-Lube Bearing Inspection
1. Jack trailer at marked JACK location pad behind
axle on main frame.
2. Check for excessive wheel end-clearance by
pulling the tire assembly toward you and by
pushing the assembly away from you. Slight endplay is acceptable (0.001 to 0.010 in.).
3. Rotate tire slowly forward and backward. The
wheel assembly should turn freely and smoothly.
4. Excessive wheel end-play, restriction to rotation,
noise, or bumpy rotation should be remedied by
replacing the bearing unit.
5. Bearing units should be inspected every year or
12,000 mi., whichever comes rst.
A slight amount of grease-weeping from the seal area
is normal. Excessive leakage may indicate abnormal
bearing operation. Bearing end-play inspection,
drum removal/installation, and bearing replacement
procedures are described in the Dexter Operation
Maintenance Manual enclosed in your owner’s packet.
Airstream recommends that these procedures are
performed by a qualied Dexter service technician, due
the need of specialized tools and training.
Narrow Body Trailer Bearing Inspection and
Maintenance
Narrow body trailers, under 25 ft, should be maintained
as follows:
1. Jack trailer at marked JACK location pad behind
axle on mainframe. See illustration in paragraph
Tire Changing on page 8-7
2. Remove hubcap or spindle cover, wheel, and tire.
3. Remove cotter pin.
4. Remove dust cap.
5. Remove spindle nut and washer.
6. Remove bearings, hub and rotor.
7. Lay down hub and rotor with inside grease seal
down. Knock out inner bearing and grease seal
using wood or plastic dowel and hammer.
8. Clean all parts thoroughly with kerosene.
9. Check all bearings and races for chips or
roughness of any kind. Any damaged component
must be replaced.
11. Install inner bearing.
12. Install new grease seal in hub or rotor using
wooden or rawhide mallet.
13. Install hub and drum on spindle.
14. Install outer bearing.
15. Install washer and spindle nut.
16. While rotating the wheel, tighten the spindle nut
with an adjustable wrench until there is a slight
tension. Then back off one notch and install cotter
pin. There should now be from 0.001 to 0.010 in.
end play in hub. If not, back off one notch.
17. Check the lug nuts at 10 and 25 miles, and
recheck at 50 miles of travel.
See Specications Chart in Section 4 - Floor Plans and
Specications for wheel torque ratings.
When greasing bearings by hand, place a glob of
grease in the palm of one hand and push the large end
of the bearing down into the grease. Keep turning the
bearing around and forcing it down through the grease
until the grease is extruded up through the opposite
end. Wipe the extra grease in your hand around the
outside of the bearing. It is not necessary to ll the hub
and dust cap with grease.
Brakes
Due to normal brake lining wear, the brakes and the
controller setting should be checked and readjusted
every six months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes
rst.
Tongue Jack
Replacing Power Head
It is essential that the following procedure be used
before the power head is replaced on the post:
1. With 12-volts connected, ground the power
head to trailer A-frame. Operate main switch in
post-retracting direction until the motor stops
automatically.
2. Using emergency handle, crank post clockwise by
hand until fully retracted, then turn crank one turn
counterclockwise.
3. Replace head on post and make sure that drive pin
is engaged with post coupler. Tighten Allen setscrews.
10. Pack bearing with a good grease (No. 2 grade-265
ASTM penetration or equivalent).
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Power Head Maintenance
1. Every two years remove screws and cover and
check grease condition. Use HMP grease, similar
to lubricant 630AA, and spread on gear teeth.
Grease is not required on the nylon timing gears.
No internal lubrication of the post is required, but
an occasional external application of a silicone or
WD-40 spray lubricant on the inner tube of the post
when extended is permissible.
2. Before replacing the cover, ensure that the plate
and limit switch unit are located correctly.
3. Apply a little sealing compound around the mating
surface of the gear cover and replace screws,
tightening them diagonally. Check synchronization
if head has been removed from the post.
4. Apply a little penetrating oil on the Allen setscrews
occasionally to help prevent corrosion and difcult
removal.
NOTE
Leave tow vehicle transmission in NEUTRAL
when lifting both units. Dolly wheels are not
recommended. Always retract stabilizing jacks
before using your jack under load.
Breakaway Switch
Battery (Lead Acid)
Your Airstream trailer is factory equipped with an
Interstate battery (SRM-24), unless your trailer was
equipped with the optional solar panel feature in which
your trailer comes standard with the Lifeline GPL-24T.
We suggest checking the batteries at least every
two weeks in freezing weather. The temperature at
which a battery will freeze depends on the condition
of its charge. As an example: a fully charged battery
with a specic gravity of 1.265 will not freeze until
the electrolyte temperature drops to -71.3°F, while a
discharged battery will freeze at +19°F. The following
table shows the freezing points of batteries at various
specic gravity readings, temperature corrected 80°F.
NOTE
Specic gravity can be tested with a hydrometer.
Follow usage instructions or see your Airstream
dealer.
Specic Gravity Freeze Point (°F)
1.265 -71.3
1.250 -62
1.200 -16
1.100 +5
1.150 +19
1. Pin
2. Breakaway Switch
CAUTION
Allow no more than 20 to 30 seconds pin
separation as damage to brake magnets may
occur.
To prevent corrosion within the breakaway switch, pull
the pin out and spray the inside of the switch through
the hole with an electric contact cleaner (such as SpraKleen). Applying a drop of light household oil on the pin
and the groove near the base of the pin will allow the
pin to operate freely. Immediately reinsert pin. Perform
this procedure every 90 days.
Do not add water to a battery in freezing temperatures
unless the vehicle will be put to use at once, otherwise
the added water may freeze. Neglect is expensive.
Care costs little. Check your batteries regularly.
Maintain a clean battery top and check terminals and
cables for tightness and cleanliness. 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 ensure maximum battery capacity on the charge
and the discharge, the battery terminals and the inside
portion of the cable connector should be scraped or
brushed until both of these surfaces are shiny-bright.
The cable connectors should then be reconnected to
the battery and tightened. The complete assembly,
battery post, and cable connector should be coated
with heavy body mineral grease, petroleum grease, or
petroleum jelly.
NOTE
Reconnect the battery cables to the correct battery
posts.
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NOTE
A normal battery can discharge by itself in 30 to 40
days when not in use, therefore, it is necessary to
periodically check the battery and charge.
The red cable must rst be connected to the positive
(+) post and then the black cable to the negative (-)
post. The polarity of your tow vehicle must also be
negative (-) ground since it must always match the
trailer. Most tow vehicles are negative grounded, but
always check your vehicle owner’s manual to be sure.
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 if you
are in climates above 90°F, check the electrolyte level
about every two weeks.
CAUTION
Care must be taken to make sure soda is not
allowed to enter battery cells. Do not ll battery
above the split ring in ller opening. Do not
measure specic gravity immediately after adding
water. The water must mix with the electrolyte by
charging or by driving a few miles.
For battery service or replacement, go to any service
station or dealer who sells and services the make of
battery installed in your trailer.
When being towed, the 12-volt batteries in your
trailer are receiving a constant charge from the tow
vehicle’s generator or alternator through the seven-way
connector.
Your tow vehicle’s voltage regulator controls the charge
rate. It is important to keep the seven-way connector
clean. One method is to use “Spra-Kleen”.
Whenever possible, use the automatic built in charger
of the converter system for charging. The charging
circuit automatically controls the current, reducing it as
the batteries increases in charge.
At service stations, make certain they give your
batteries a slow charge because quick charges will
drastically shorten the life of the batteries, as will
allowing repeated complete discharges.
Glass Mat Batteries (Optional w/Solar Panel
Charging System)
If factory equipped with solar panel, the installed
battery is Lifeline GPL-24T.
WARNING
When checking or lling the electrolyte level in
the batteries, do not allow battery electrolyte to
contact skin, eyes, fabric, or painted surfaces. The
electrolyte is a sulfuric acid solution, which could
cause serious personal injury or damage to the
trailer. Wear complete splash-proof goggles and
clothing protection when working with batteries.
Avoid touching your eyes while working near
batteries.
WARNING
The gases generated within a storage battery cell
may be ignited by an open ame or spark in the
vicinity of the battery. Do not use a match or ame
to provide light for checking the level of the water.
During the winter, the batteries should be removed
from the trailer and stored in a cool, dry place, where
there is no danger of freezing. It should be kept full of
water, cleaned, and charged monthly. A battery that is
allowed to completely lose its charge will never regain
its original power or a full charge.
In AGM-sealed batteries, the acid is absorbed between
the plates and immobilized by a very ne berglass
mat. No silica gel is necessary. This glass mat absorbs
and immobilizes the acid while still keeping the acid
available to the plates. This allows a fast reaction
between acid and plate material.
Battery maintenance is an important issue. The
battery should be cleaned using a baking soda and
water mix, a couple of tablespoons to a pint of water.
Cable connection needs to be cleaned and tightened
regularly.
Battery Storage
The following recommendations may be helpful if the
battery is to be stored:
• When storing the battery in a vehicle or vessel, it is
not necessary to leave it on charge. Disconnect the
negative battery cable. This will prevent inadvertent
discharging of the battery that may lead to a
complete discharge.
• Fully charge the battery before putting it in storage
and store in a cool place.
• Boost charge the battery every 2 to 3 months to
ensure maximum battery life.
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Water Pump
Water Pump Access Locations
The 19 ft. model has the water pump located under
the roadside front dinette seat. Access is gained by
removing the wood panel under the seat cushion.
The 20 ft. model has the water pump located under
the galley. Remove the drawer under the cook top for
access.
The 23 ft. D model has the lower front face panel on
the roadside wardrobe hinged to open and expose the
pump and lter.
The 23 ft. Front Bed model has a removable lower
front face panel on the roadside wardrobe held on
with a pressure catch and the lower wardrobe shelf is
removable to access the pump and lter.
The 26 ft. U models water pump is located under the
wardrobe cabinet. The cabinet has a removable front
panel for access.
The 25 ft., 27 ft., and 30 ft. Front Bed Models water
pump location is under the roadside wardrobe. The
bottom cabinet panel is held on with a pressure catch
and pulls off for access.
The 28 ft. water pump location is under the refrigerator.
The bottom cabinet panel pulls off for access.
Strainer Cleaning
Fresh Water Tanks and Draining
Drain Valves
Under the trailer are galvanized steel boxes that are a
few inches lower than the trailer frame. These boxes
are insulated exterior tank pans and they support the
freshwater and holding tanks. Petcocks open with a 1/4
turn, line drain valves are open when the widest part of
the oval valve handle aligns with the water line.
Drain Valve Locations
The 19 ft. model low-point water line drain valves are
located in two different places. Two are located under
the rear bed and access has been provided in the bed
top under the mattress. (If you are long and lanky, you
may be able to reach them through the exterior storage
compartment.) The other two line drain valves are
located under the roadside dinette seat. The water tank
drain valve is also located under the same roadside
dinette seat.
1. Pump
2. Housing Cap
3. Strainer
Locate the water pump and housing cap. Turn housing
cap counterclockwise to remove cap and carefully pull
out strainer. Clean strainer in small bucket of clean
water or under running water. If necessary, clean
strainer in a detergent solution. Install strainer and
housing cap, being careful not to damage housing cap
seal.
The 20 ft. model has a pair of hot and cold water line
drain valves located under the front dinette seat and
another pair accessed through the rear exterior access
door. Remove the foam cushion and you will notice
there are two access holes cut in the seat. This model
has the fresh water tank drain, a white petcock, on the
exterior tank pan under the trailer on the roadside rear.
The 23 ft. D model has a fresh water tank drain, a white
petcock, on the tank pan under the trailer between the
roadside tires. It also has two low-point hot and cold
water line drain valves located under the bed. They can
be reached through a hole in the bed top or through the
exterior access door in the rear of the trailer.
The 23 ft. Front Bed model has a fresh water tank
drain, a white petcock, under the trailer on the tank pan
in front of the roadside tires. It also has two water line
low-point drain valves located inside the pantry cabinet
behind the removable lower face panel. The panel is
held on by two pressure catches and can be removed
by pulling straight out on the panel.
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The 26 ft. U model has drain valves directly on the
fresh water tank and are accessed from under the unit
The 25 ft. Front Bed, the 27 ft. Front Bed, and the 28
ft. Rear Bed models have two exterior water line lowpoint drain valves, brass petcocks, extending from the
bottom of the exterior fresh water tank pan. A separate
white plastic petcock, located on the same pan, is to
drain the water tank.
The 30 ft. Front Bed model has two low-point drain
valves accessed by removing the rear dinette seat
cushion and reaching through the hole cut in the
seat bottom. It has the fresh water tank drain, a white
petcock, on the exterior tank pan under the trailer.
Fresh Water Tank Draining
Pumping the water out with the self-contained water
pump can empty the fresh water tank. Simply turn on
the pump switch and open a couple of faucets until the
water will no longer drain out, or on all models except
the 19 ft., use the petcock-type drain valve located on
the freshwater tank pan described above. Be sure to
watch closely and turn the pump off when the tank runs
dry. Pump damage can occur if the pump runs dry for
more than a few minutes.
Water Heater Draining
All models have a drain plug or petcock on the water
heater. Access is from the exterior. The plug or valve is
usually located in the lower-left corner, viewed as you
face the exterior of the water heater.
Black and Gray Water Tanks Draining
To empty one or both tanks, attach the sewer hose by
pressing the bayonet tting 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 it will drain
completely. Pull the main dump valve handle as far as
it will go and wait until the tank is drained. Close the
dump valve and partially rell the tank with clean water
and repeat the process until clean. The main holding
tank must be ushed out until all paper and waste
material is removed. Should solids accumulate, close
the dump valve, ll 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. Now pull
the auxiliary tank valve handle to drain the gray water
tank. When dumping, the main holding tank should be
dumped rst, then the auxiliary holding tank. This will
help to rinse out the sewer line with auxiliary holding
tank water. Replace the bayonet ring cap prior to
traveling.
Maintenance
1. Black Water (Main) Dump Valve
2. Light
3. Light Switch
4. Auxiliary Tank Dump Valve
5. Drain Cap
Black Water Tank Dumping
When you are in a park and connected to a sewer
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, all at once, through the main holding tank 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, close the
dump valve, ll 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. Keep the
auxiliary tank valve open when connected to a sewer
outlet.
Draining the tanks as described will protect them from
freezing during storage. When traveling in sub-freezing
temperatures, use a winterizing solution designed for
RV use. Follow the directions on the container.
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Black Water Tank Flush
The trailer has a water hose connector specically
for ushing the Black Water Tank. To use, hook up a
hose and turn on full force. Within the tank, a spray
head with a multiple holed head will spray the interior
surface of the tank. The vacuum breaker and check
valve will be located inside the trailer above the exterior
connection. In most models, this will place them under
the lavatory.
The gate valve should be closed for the rst couple of
minutes, and then opened to let the water out in a rush.
Repeat as needed.
Drain Systems Cleaning
The only cleaning agents that can be used without
causing harm to the system are household ammonia
and tri-sodium phosphate in small quantities. Do not
use any product that contains any portion of petroleum
distillates. This type of product will attack the rubber
seals of your toilet and dump valve. Also, do not use
any dish detergent or abrasive cleaners. All products
should be marked as approved for ABS drainage
systems.
Winterizing and Storage
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,
ush 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.
The main consideration in winterizing your trailer is to
guard against freeze damage to the fresh water system
lines, tank, and pump, the waste drain system including
the traps and tanks, the water heater, and the batteries.
To completely winterize your trailer follow this
procedure:
1. Level the trailer from side to side and front to rear.
Open all faucets.
2. Replace the galley faucet lter with the bypass pipe
(refer to Galley Faucet Filter in Section 5 - Interior).
Store lter in a warm place.
3. Turn the water pump switch to the ON position to
expel water from the storage tank
4. Open all drain valves including drain plug or valve
on water heater and exterior water service valve.
5. While the water is draining from the system, open
and ush the toilet-ushing valve. Depress hand
spray lever while holding the spray head down
inside the bowl. Depress hand spray thumb button
on the telephone shower head while holding down
inside the tub and drain all water from the exible
hose. Unscrew the heads on both spray units and
store.
6. Turn the pump switch OFF after all water has been
removed from the storage tank.
7. Remove exhaust hose from water pump.
8. Disconnect the water pump inlet connection and
turn the pump on until all the water is expelled.
This water, about 1/2 cup, can be caught in a towel
or rag.
9. 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 allow any
remaining water to drain out.
10. After the water has stopped running from the drain
lines, apply at least 60 lb. of air pressure at the city
water inlet. An air-to-city water adapter is available
from your dealer’s RV accessory store. Be sure
the toilet valve, all drain valves, and faucets are
open and pump outlet hose is disconnected. This
can be done at a service station and will force any
remaining water from the water heater and remove
any water that may be trapped in low areas.
11. Pour a cup of non-toxic RV antifreeze that has
been approved and listed by a recognized testing
authority such as Underwriter Lab into the lavatory,
sink and tub drains to prevent trap freeze-up.
12. Be sure to open the waste-holding tank dump
valves and drain and ush the tanks thoroughly
(this is very important as the sewage in the tanks,
if frozen, could seriously damage the tanks). Plan
ahead and have this done at a dump station.
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13. If so equipped, remove the cartridge of the water
purier and leave the purier valve in the open
position.
14. Remove the batteries from your trailer and store
in a cool, dry place where there is no danger of
freezing. It is very important for optimum life of a
battery to check it periodically and to keep it fully
charged.
15. Remove any items (food, cosmetics, etc.) from
trailer interior that might be damaged by freezing,
or that might damage the trailer if containers
should break.
CAUTION
Remove all RV antifreeze spillage from all drain
and faucet parts after winterizing. Failure to do so
could result in damage to the plumbing xture’s
nish.
For additional winterizing protection, add a non-toxic
antifreeze (approved for drinking water system) to the
water lines using the following procedure:
1. Reconnect all lines except the hose to the pump
inlet port. Close all drain valves.
2. Turn water heater bypass valve to bypass position.
Refer to Water Heater Bypass Valve illustration.
3. Replace the galley faucet lter with the bypass pipe
(refer to Galley Faucet Filter in the Interior section).
Store lter in a warm place.
4. Attach a length of hose to the pump inlet port. This
piece of hose should be long enough for the free
end to be inserted into and reach the bottom of the
antifreeze container.
5. Dilute the antifreeze solution in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Open all water faucets.
7. Insert hose length into the antifreeze container,
turn the pump switch on, and run the water pump
until the antifreeze solution lls all water lines.
Flush toilet. Work hand shower spray while holding
down in tub.
Water Heater Bypass Valve
1. Water Heater
2. Bypass Valve
If valve is in-line with water line, turn bypass valve
clockwise to close.
Water Heater Bypass Valve Locations
19 ft. and 23 ft. D- under the corner bed, accessible
from holes in the bed top under the mattress.
20 ft. - under roadside front dinette seat, remove the
seat cushion and you will see holes in the seat base for
access.
23 ft. Front Bed - inside the removable bedroom
wardrobe cabinet lower face panel. The panel is held
on by two pressure catches and can be removed by
pulling straight out on the panel.
25 ft. Front Bed - through the curbside front exterior
access door.
26 ft. U Dinette- under the removable oor panel in the
bedroom wardrobe.
27 ft. Front Bed - under bathroom lavatory. Open the
lavatory cabinet door to access a drop-down door.
Open the drop-down door to access the valves on the
water heater.
28 ft. - under the front lounge on the roadside. An
access hole is provided in the lounge top.
30 ft. - through a hole cut in the rear of the dinette seat.
30 ft. Bunk - under the corner bed, accessible from
holes in the bed top under the mattress.
8. Shut off the pump and close all faucets.
9. Disconnect the hose length from pump inlet tting
and reconnect water system inlet line.
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Maintenance
Main Door Care
Lubrication
Apply a little parafn or grease to the striker pockets
and a slight amount of household oil to the lock
mechanisms to keep the locks operating smoothly.
Also, lubricate the hinge pins periodically with
household oil. Use the lubricant sparingly and remove
any excess from exterior skin immediately.
Adjustment
Main door adjustment can be affected by:
• The trailer being improperly leveled (causing twisting
of trailer body/shell).*
• Striker bolt alignment being out of adjustment, (striker
bolt is adjustable).
• Screen door being out of adjustment, resulting in a
situation of the door rubbing the frame, or not closing
ush (which will create pressure on the door).
• Main door has come open at some point introducing
a change to the contour of the door frame (check for
sheared rivets on interior skin of door).
* When using the stabilizers (for eliminating movementnot leveling) on your Airstream be sure to check the
t of your main door before and after extending the
stabilizers. The t of the main door can be affected if
the trailer is not level side to side and front to back.
Windows
Sticking Windows
Forcing the window open may cause the window
to shatter. Always follow the guidelines below for
releasing a stuck window.
1. Unlatch the window latches securing the windows
on the interior.
2. Apply some 303 Aerospace Protectant to a nylon
wedge window tool.
3. Starting in the corner, tuck the end of the nylon tool
under the glass and gently slide to opposite end.
4. Once the window is released, wash the gasket with
a mild soap and water solution, and dry.
5. Apply 303 Aerospace Protectant (Airstream part
# 44845WR-01) to the window gasket. To apply,
spray/pour 303 onto a soft rag or sponge and apply
a generous coating directly to the gasket. Remove
any residue that comes in contact with the exterior
aluminum skin. This may be ordered through the
Airstream Parts Department or at the Airstream
online store at www.airstream.com.
CAUTION
Prying up or applying pressure to the window may
cause the window to shatter, resulting in personal
injury or unit damage.
8-18 Flying Cloud
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Electrical Diagrams
12-Volt Diagrams
Maintenance
Flying Cloud 8-19
Page 84
Maintenance
12-Volt Diagrams
8-20 Flying Cloud
Page 85
Maintenance
110-Volt/30- and 50-Amp Diagrams
The following electrical diagrams are representative of the National Electric Code (NEC) and Canadian Standards
Association (CSA). All circuits are NEC with the exception of CSA circuits as specied in each respective table.
Flying Cloud 8-21
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Maintenance
19’ Flying Cloud
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
B Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
C Curbside Living Area Receptacle 1.5 Amps
C Curbside Living Area Receptacle
- CSA
D Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
D Blu-Ray Player Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
E Microwave Receptacle 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
F Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) 1.5 Amps
F Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) - CSA 1.0 Amps
G TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
G TV Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
H Refer Receptacle 2.7 Amps
J Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
J Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
K Galley Receptacle 1.5 Amps
K Galley Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
L Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
M Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
N 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
P Inverted Living Area Receptacle
R Inverted Blu-Ray Player Receptacle
S Inverted TV Receptacle (Single)
8-22 Flying Cloud
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20’ Flying Cloud
Maintenance
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
B Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
C Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
C Blu-Ray Player Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
D Roadside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
D Roadside Bedroom Receptacle -
CSA
E Curbside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
E Curbside Bedroom Receptacle -
CSA
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
F Microwave Receptacle 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
G Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) 1.5 Amps
G Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) - CSA 1.0 Amps
H Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
H Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
J Refer Receptacle (Single) 2.7 Amps
K Galley/TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
K Galley/TV Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
L Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
M Galley Receptacle 1.5 Amps
M Galley Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
N Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
P 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
R Inverted Blu-Ray Receptacle
S Inverted Roadside Living Area Receptacle
T Inverted TV Receptacle (Single)
Flying Cloud 8-23
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Maintenance
23D Flying Cloud
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
B Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
C Main Area TV Receptacle (Single) 1.5 Amps
C Main Area TV Receptacle (Single)
- CSA
D Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
D Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
E Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
E Blu-Ray Player Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
F Microwave Receptacle 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
G Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) 1.5 Amps
G Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) - CSA 1.0 Amps
H Refer Receptacle (Single) 2.7 Amps
J Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
J Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
K Bedroom/TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
K Bedroom/TV Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
L Galley Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Galley Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
M Entrance Receptacle 1.5 Amps
M Entrance Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
N Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
P 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
R Inverted Dinette Receptacle
S Inverted Blu-Ray Receptacle
T Inverted Main Area TV Receptacle (Single)
8-24 Flying Cloud
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23FB Flying Cloud
Maintenance
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
B Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
C Bedroom TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
C Bedroom TV Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
D Bedroom Night Stand Receptacle 1.5 Amps
D Bedroom Night Stand Receptacle
- CSA
E Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
E Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
F Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
F Blu-Ray Player Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
G Microwave Receptacle 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
H Galley (GFI) Receptacle 1.5 Amps
H Galley (GFI) Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
J Refer Receptacle (Single) 2.7 Amps
K Bath Receptacle 1.5 Amps
K Bath Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
L Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
M Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
N 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
P Inverted Bedroom TV Receptacle
R Inverted Dinette Receptacle
S Inverted Blu-Ray Player Receptacle
Flying Cloud 8-25
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Maintenance
25’ Flying Cloud
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
B Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
C Lounge Area TV Receptacle
(Single)
C Lounge Area TV Receptacle
(Single) - CSA
D Roadside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
D Curbside Bedroom Receptacle -
CSA
E Curbside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
E Roadside Bedroom Receptacle -
CSA
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
F Microwave Receptacle 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
G Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) 1.5 Amps
G Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) - CSA 1.0 Amps
H Refer Receptacle (Single) 2.7 Amps
J Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
J Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
K Ded. Blu-Ray Disc Player
Receptacle
K Ded. Blu-Ray Disc Player
Receptacle - CSA
1.5 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.5 Amps
1.0 Amps
L Galley End Panel Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Galley Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
M Galley Receptacle 1.5 Amps
M Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
N Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
N Galley End Panel Receptacle -
CSA
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
P Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
R 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
S Inverted TV Receptacle (Single)
T Inverted Dinette Receptacle
U Ded. Blu-Ray Disc Player Receptacle
V Inverted Bedroom TV Receptacle (Single)
Remote Generator Hookup Circuit
W 30 Amp Power Inlet
X 30 Amp Transfer Switch UL - CSA Rated
(Attached to back of Power Center)
1.0 Amps
8-26 Flying Cloud
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25FB Flying Cloud
Maintenance
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
B Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
C Front Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
C Front Bedroom Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
D Roadside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
D Roadside Bedroom Receptacle -
CSA
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
E Microwave Receptacle 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
F Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) 1.5 Amps
F Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) - CSA 1.0 Amps
G Galley Receptacle 1.5 Amps
G Galley Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
H Galley End Panel Receptacle 1.5 Amps
H Galley End Panel Receptacle -
CSA
J Outside Receptacle 1.0 Amps
J Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.5 Amps
K Refer. Receptacle 2.7 Amps
L Lounge Area TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Lounge Area TV Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
M Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
M Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
N Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
N Blu-Ray Player Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
P Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
R 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
S Inverted Bedroom TV Receptacle (Single)
T Inverted TV Receptacle (Single)
U Inverted Dinette Receptacle
V Inverted Blu-Ray Player Receptacle
Remote Generator Hookup Circuit
W 30 Amp Power Inlet
X 30 Amp Transfer Switch UL - CSA Rated
(Attached to back of Power Center)
Flying Cloud 8-27
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Maintenance
26U Flying Cloud
G
10-2
WH
K
E
F
10-2
INSET ‘A’
TS
M
BREAK
U
1 3
B
2 4 5
SW
V
(DED)
C D GFCI RECEPT
6
A
INVERTER PWR. CORD
M
L
N
T
P
S
H
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
B Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
C Microwave Receptacle (Single) 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
D Galley Receptacle (GFI) 1.5 Amps
D Galley Receptacle (GFI) - (CSA) 1.0 Amps
E Refer. Receptacle (Single) 2.7 Amps
F Roadside bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
F Roadside bedroom Recept (CSA) 1.0 Amps
G Bedroom Nightstand Receptacle 1.5 Amps
G Bedroom Nightstand Recept (CSA) 1.0 Amps
H Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) 1.5 Amps
H Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) - CSA 1.0 Amps
J Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
J Outside Receptacle 1.0 Amps
R
J
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
K Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
Circuit 6, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
L Inverter Receptacle 1.25 Amps
L Inverter Receptacle (CSA) 1.0 Amps
M Inverter 0.0 Amps
N Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
N Dinette Receptacle (CSA) 1.0 Amps
P Blu-Ray Disc Player Recept .15 Amps
R Lounge TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
R Lounge TV Receptacle (CSA) 1.0 Amps
S Bedroom TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
S Bedroom TV Receptacle (CSA) 1.0 Amps
Remote Generator Hookup Circuit
T 30 Amp Power Inlet
U 30 Amp Transfer Switch UL - CSA Rated
(Attached to back of Power Center)
Slide-out Microwave Option
V 10 Amp Limit Switch UL - CSA Rated
8.5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
M 1000 Watt Inverter, 15 Amp Transfer Switch
8-28 Flying Cloud
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27FB Flying Cloud
Maintenance
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
B Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
C Curbside Bedroom Receptacle* 1.5 Amps
C Curbside Bedroom Receptacle -
CSA*
D Roadside Bedroom Receptacle* 1.5 Amps
D Roadside Bedroom Receptacle*
- CSA
E Roadside Bedroom TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
E Roadside Bedroom TV Receptacle
- CSA
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
F Microwave Receptacle (Single) 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
G Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) 1.5 Amps
G Bathroom Receptacle (GFI) - CSA 1.0 Amps
H Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
H Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
J Galley Receptacle 1.0 Amps
J Galley Receptacle - CSA 1.5 Amps
K Refer. Receptacle (Single) 2.7 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
L Lounge Area TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Lounge Area TV Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
M Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
M Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
N Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
N Blu-Ray Player Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
P Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
R 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
S Inverted Bedroom TV Receptacle (Single)
T Inverted TV Receptacle (Single)
U Inverted Dinette Receptacle
V Inverted Blu-Ray Player Receptacle
Remote Generator Hookup Circuit
W 30 Amp Power Inlet
X 30 Amp Transfer Switch UL - CSA Rated
(Attached to back of Power Center)
*Not On Twin Models
(Forward Center C For Twin Model Only)
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Maintenance
28’ Flying Cloud
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
B Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
C Bedroom TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
C Bedroom TV Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
D Roadside Rear Bedroom
Receptacle*
D Roadside Rear Bedroom
Receptacle* - CSA
E Curbside Rear Bedroom
Receptacle*
E Curbside Rear Bedroom
Receptacle* - CSA
F Curbside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
F Curbside Bedroom Receptacle -
CSA
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
G Microwave Receptacle (Single) 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
H Roadside Living Area GFCI
Receptacle
H Roadside Living Area GFCI
Receptacle - CSA
J Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
J Blu-Ray Player Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
K Curbside Living Area Receptacle 1.5 Amps
K Curbside Living Area Receptacle
- CSA
1.5 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.5 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.5 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
L Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
M Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
M Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
N Bathroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
N Bathroom Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
P Dinette TV Receptacle (Single) 1.5 Amps
P Dinette TV Receptacle (Single) -
CSA
R Refer. Receptacle (Single) 2.7 Amps
S Galley Receptacle 1.5 Amps
S Galley Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
T Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
U 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
V Inverted Bedroom TV Receptacle (Single)
W Inverted Blu-Ray Player Receptacle
X Inverted Curbside Living Area Receptacle
Y Inverted TV Receptacle (Single)
Remote Generator Hookup Circuit
Z 30 Amp Power Inlet
AA 30 Amp Transfer Switch UL - CSA Rated
(Attached to back of Power Center)
*Not On Twin Model
(Rear Center Receptacle D For Twin Model)
1.0 Amps
8-30 Flying Cloud
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30’ Flying Cloud
Maintenance
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp
B Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
C Roadside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
D Roadside Rear Bedroom
Receptacle*
E Curbside Rear Bedroom
Receptacle*
F Curbside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
G Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
Circuit 3, 20 Amp
H Microwave Receptacle (Single) 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp
J TV Receptacle (Single) 1.5 Amps
K Bathroom GFI Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Refer. Receptacle (Single) 2.7 Amps
M Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
N Roadside Living Area Receptacle 1.5 Amps
P Curbside Living Area Receptacle** 1.5 Amps
R Galley Receptacle 1.5 Amps
S Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
T Galley End Panel Receptacle 1.5 Amps
1.5 Amps
1.5 Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp
U Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
V 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
W Inverted Blu-Ray Player Receptacle
X Inverted Roadside Living Area Receptacle
Y Inverted Bedroom TV Receptacle
Z Inverted TV Receptacle (Single)
Remote Generator Hookup Circuit
AA 30 Amp Power Inlet
BB 30 Amp Transfer Switch UL/CSA (Attached to
back of Power Center
* Not On Twin Model.
(Rear Center Receptacle D For Twin Model)
Flying Cloud 8-31
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Maintenance
30’ Flying Cloud (CSA)
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 15 Amp
B Converter 8.0 Amps
C Roadside Bedroom Receptacle 1.0 Amps
D Roadside Rear Bedroom
Receptacle*
E Curbside Rear Bedroom
Receptacle*
F Curbside Bedroom Receptacle 1.0 Amps
Circuit 3, 15 Amp
G Microwave Receptacle (Single) 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 15 Amp
H TV Receptacle (Single) 1.0 Amps
J Bathroom GFI Receptacle 1.0 Amps
K Refer. Receptacle (Single) 2.7 Amps
L Dinette Receptacle 1.0 Amps
M Roadside Living Area Receptacle 1.0 Amps
N Curbside Living Area Receptacle** 1.0 Amps
P Blu-ray Player Receptacle 1.0 Amps
R Galley Receptacle 1.0 Amps
S Outside Receptacle 1.0 Amps
T Galley End Panel Receptacle 1.0 Amps
Circuit 5, 15 Amp
U Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
V 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
W Inverted Blu-Ray Player Receptacle
X Inverted Roadside Living Area Receptacle
Y Inverted Bedroom TV Receptacle (Single)
Z Inverted TV Receptacle (Single)
Remote Generator Hookup Circuit
AA 30 Amp Power Inlet
BB 30 Amp Transfer Switch UL/CSA (Attached to
back of Power Center
* Not On Twin Model.
(Rear Center Receptacle D For Twin Model)
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30’ Bunk Flying Cloud
Maintenance
Main Circuit, 30 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
B Converter 8.0 Amps
C Curbside Front Bedroom
Receptacle
C Curbside Front Bedroom
Receptacle - CSA
D Curbside Front Bedroom
Receptacle
D Curbside Front Bedroom
Receptacle - CSA
E Roadside Front Bedroom 1.5 Amps
E Roadside Front Bedroom
Receptacle - CSA
F Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
F Blu-Ray Player Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
G Microwave Receptacle (Single) 12.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
H Rear Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
H Rear Bedroom Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
J Bathroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
J Bathroom Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
1.5 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.5 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
K Galley GFI Receptacle 1.5 Amps
K Galley GFI Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
L Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
M Main Living Area TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
M Main Living Area TV Receptacle
- CSA
N Refer. Receptacle (Single) 2.7 Amps
P Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
P Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
R Water Heater (Wired Direct) 12.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
S 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
T Inverted Front Bedroom Receptacle (Single)
U Inverted Dinette Receptacle
V Inverted Main TV Receptacle (Single)
W Inverted Rear Bedroom Receptacle (Single)
X Inverted Blu-Ray Player Receptacle
Remote Generator Hookup Circuit
Y 30 Amp Power Inlet
Z 30 Amp Transfer Switch UL/CSA (Attached To
Back Of Power Center
1.0 Amps
Flying Cloud 8-33
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Maintenance
26U Flying Cloud (50 Amp)
P
A WH
6-3
R
J
N
BREAK
L
765 4 321M
H
S
Main Circuit, 50 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
A Water Heater 12.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp
B Front Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 3, 20 Amp
C Inverter Receptacle (Single) 1.25 Amps
C Inverter Receptacle - CSA (Single) 1.0 Amps
D 1000 Watt Inverter 0.0 Amps
E Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
E Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
F Blu-Ray Player Receptacle .15 Amps
G Lounge TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
G Lounge TV Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
H Bedroom TV Receptacle (Single) 1.5 Amps
H Bedroom TV Recept - CSA (Single) 1.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp
J Rear Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
SW (DED)
U
INSET ‘B’
T
K
M GFCI RECEPT
INVERTER PWR. CORD
B
G
D
C
E
F
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
K Microwave Recept (Single 20 Amp) 12.0 Amps
Circuit 6, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
L Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
Circuit 7, 20 Amp
M Galley Receptacle - GFI 1.5 Amps
M Galley Receptacle - GFI - CSA 1.0 Amps
N Refer Receptacle 2.7 Amps
P Roadside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
P Roadside Bedroom Recept - CSA 1.0 Amps
R Bedroom Nightstand Receptacle 1.5 Amps
R Bedroom Nightstand Recept - CSA 1.0 Amp
S Bath Receptacle 1.5 Amps
S Bath Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
T Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
T Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
8.5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
D 1000 Watt Inverter, 15 Amp Transfer Switch
Slideout Microwave Option
U 10 Amp Limit Switch UL - CSA Rated
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27FB Flying Cloud (50 Amp)
Maintenance
Main Circuit, 50 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Water Heater 12.0 Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp
B Living Area Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
C Bathroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
C Bathroom Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
D Galley Receptacle 1.5 Amps
D Galley Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
E Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
E Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
F Refer. Receptacle 2.7 Amps
G Main Living Area TV Receptacle
(Single 15 Amp)
G Main Living Area TV Receptacle
(Single 15 Amp) - CSA
H Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
H Dinette Receptaclee - CSA 1.0 Amps
J Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
J Blu-Ray Player Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp
K Bedroom Air Conditioner 16.0 Amps
1.5 Amps
1.0 Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
L Microwave Receptacle (Single 20
Amp)
Circuit 6, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
M Converter (Wired Direct) 1.5 Amps
N Curbside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
N Curbside Bedroom Receptacle -
CSA
P Roadside Rear Bedroom
Receptacle
P Roadside Rear Bedroom
Receptacle - CSA
R Roadside Bedroom TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
R Roadside Bedroom TV Receptacle
- CSA
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
S 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
T Inverted Bedroom TV Receptacle (Single)
U Inverted Main TV Receptacle
V Inverted Dinette Receptacle
W Inverted Blu-Ray Player Receptacle
Slideout Microwave Option
X 10 Amp Limit Switch UL - CSA Rated
16.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.5 Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
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Maintenance
28’ Flying Cloud (50 Amp)
Main Circuit, 50 Amp
Circuit 1, 20 Amp
A Water Heater 12.0
Amps
Circuit 2, 20 Amp
B Main Living Area Air Conditioner 16.0
Amps
Circuit 3, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
C Roadside Living Area Receptacle 1.5 Amps
C Roadside Living Area Recept - CSA 1.0 Amps
D Blu-Ray Player Receptacle 1.5 Amps
D Blu-Ray Player Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
E Curbside Living Area Receptacle 1.5 Amps
E Curbside Living Area Recept - CSA 1.0 Amps
F Dinette Receptacle 1.5 Amps
F Dinette Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
G Outside Receptacle 1.5 Amps
G Outside Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
H Main Living Area TV Receptacle
(Single 15 Amp)
H Main Living Area TV Receptacle
(Single 15 Amp) - CSA
J Bathroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
J Bathroom Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
K Refer. Receptacle 2.7 Amps
L Galley Receptacle 1.5 Amps
L Galley Receptacle - CSA 1.0 Amps
1.5 Amps
1.0 Amps
Circuit 4, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
M Bedroom Air Conditioner 16.0
Amps
Circuit 5, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
N Microwave Receptacle (Single 20
Amp)
Circuit 6, 20 Amp (15 Amp - CSA)
P Converter (Wired Direct) 8.0 Amps
R Roadside Bedroom TV Receptacle 1.5 Amps
R Roadside Bedroom TV Recept - CSA 1.0 Amps
S Roadside Rear Bedroom Recept* 1.5 Amps
S Roadside Rear Bedroom Recept* -
CSA
T Curbside Rear Bedroom Recept* 1.5 Amps
T Curbside Rear Bedroom Recept* -
CSA
U Curbside Bedroom Receptacle 1.5 Amps
U Curbside Bedroom Recept - CSA 1.0 Amps
5 Amp DC to AC Inverter Circuit
V 1000 Watt Inverter, 7 Amp Breaker, 10 Amp
Transfer Switch
W Inverted Bedroom TV Receptacle
X Inverted Blu-Ray Player Receptacle
Y Inverted Forward Curbside Receptacle
Z Inverted Main Area TV Receptacle (Single)
* Not On Twin Model.
(Rear Center Receptacle S For Twin Model)
12.0
Amps
1.0 Amps
1.0 Amps
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