Service; Service; Abuse; Chemical Gassing - Airstream Caravel 2023 Owner's Manual

Abuse

Lack of customer care and/or improper maintenance
will result in early failure for which Airstream cannot be
held responsible�

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�

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 refinery chemicals of a sulfurous nature
are harmful to finishes if not washed off periodically.
Extremely hot or direct sunlight will deteriorate rubber
and fade curtains and 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�
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
floor; stained upholstery, carpeting, or drapes, mold
formation and growth, furniture damage, etc� Mold is a
natural growth, given certain environmental conditions,
and is not covered by the terms of the Limited
Warranty�

Overload

Damage due to loading, either beyond capacity or to
cause improper towing because of improper balance, is
beyond Airstream's responsibility� The Airstream trailer
is engineered to properly handle the gross vehicle load
rating on the certification label. Load distribution has
a definite effect upon the towing characteristics and
attitudes of the trailer� Level hitch installations are a
necessity, and very important on a tandem axle trailer�
There are limits to the amount of load that can be
safely transported, depending upon speed and road
conditions, and reasonable 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�
2023 Caravel
General Information
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�

Service

Before leaving the factory, every vital part of the trailer
is tested for performance� Each test is signed and
certified 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 specified list of performance checks
on your trailer equipment will be conducted, and
any deficiencies 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. To find a dealer, please visit,
www�Airstream�com to use our dealer locator�
Occasionally, dealerships change, or new dealers are
added that may not appear on the website immediately�
Please note that all centers operate on an appointment
basis for the utmost efficiency.
When you require service for your trailer from the
Airstream Factory Service Center, or a Certified Dealer
Service Center, please contact the service manager
for an appointment, and inform them 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,
428 West Pike Street
P�O� Box 629
Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629
Phone: (937) 596-6111 or (877) 596-6111
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