Extended Stay; Leveling; Stabilizing Jacks; Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy - Airstream Sport 2017 Owner's Manual

General Information

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 first. This can be done easily by
backing the trailer up onto one or more 2 x 6 boards
(see diagram that follows under Leveling)� We do not
recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling�

Leveling

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�
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1� Side-to-Side
2� Front-to-Rear

Stabilizing Jacks

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1� Stabilizing Jack Location
2� Lifting Jack Location
Stabilizing jacks should only be used to stabilize
trailer. Do not use jacks to lift the trailer.
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2
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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 maintenance for further information
on jacking�

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�
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 dehumidifier, 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�
WARNING
2017 Sport