Spare Tire Carrier - Airstream 2013 Classic Owner's Manual

Try to park out of the sun whenever possible when in warm climates. In desert
regions use tire covers to prevent ultra-violet deterioration to tires.
Tire Changing
To CHANGE A TIRE with a jack see the label affixed to the underbelly to the
rear of the wheels. This label, says JACK with an arrow and points to a plate
riveted to the mainframe rail where the jack head must be placed. A flat tire may
also be changed without the aid of a jack. Drive the unit up on a ramp 8' wide,
6" high, and about 3 feet long at its base. Position the good tire on the ramp.
This will raise the flat tire clear of the ground. All tire and wheel assemblies are
balanced at the factory. Be sure to rebalance the wheel assemblies each time
a tire is changed.
Warning
: Never attempt to change any tire without securely
chocking 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.
Warning
: When removing aluminum-forged wheels from
spindle, it is very important to mark them to assure 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 clean all
loose corrosion from the mating surfaces.
In an emergency remove the flat tire. The independent suspension Of the
Rubber Torsion Axle allows four or six wheel units to be safely towed on three
or five wheels for a short distance (100 miles maximum) and only at a low
speed (30 MPH). Be especially cautious in crossing holes or dips in the road.
Under these circumstances it is good practice to set your rear view mirrors so
that you can observe your tires along with the traffic.

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 one-inch 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 removed. The lug nuts used on the aluminum rims
can be used for a steel spare.
DangEr
: The spare tire carrier is designed to carry
undamaged tire and rim assembly of the type and size specified for the
trailer. Never place a severely damaged wheel assembly with a damaged
partial tire, or a rim only in the carrier.
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