General Information And Operation; General Information And Operation; Main Door; Screen Door - Airstream Caravel 2023 Owner's Manual

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;
Door Care on page 8-16�
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
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releasing the slide bolt and swinging the screen door
away from the main door�
Always reattach the screen door to the main door
prior to closing the main door; otherwise, damage

Emergency Escape Windows

To remove the 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

The tinted solar plexiglass window stone guards on the
front of your Airstream provide added protection from
road debris while traveling and reduce the effects of
sun rays�
Raise the center window guard to allow air to flow
when the window is open� To raise, unhook the
two rubber T-handles on the bottom of the guard,
lift the guard to the desired height, and tighten the
thumbscrews on each support arm� Be sure to lower
and fasten the guard when high winds are approaching
and before travel�
The corner window guards are removable for cleaning�
see Main
Airstream recommends removing the corner guards
from the unit when cleaning to avoid damaging the
guards� There are two screws on each corner guard
near the center guard� A quarter-turn will loosen the
screws, and the guards will swing outward on their
hinges� Lift the guards off the hinges to remove them�
Close all window guards before high winds and
storm conditions approach or when towing to
avoid damage to the trailer and window guards that
CAUTION
may occur.
CAUTION
cannot be covered by warranty.
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