Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Schedule - Airstream Caravel 2023 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

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;
Specifications on page
Hitch Check for loose bolts or
unusual wear.
GFI Circuit Breaker Test and record.
* As a battery ages and becomes less efficient,
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
Main Door Latch Lubricate with dry graphite
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.
Wheel Lug Nuts Torque Aluminum wheels to
110 ft. lbs., Steel wheels to 100
ft. lbs.
Breakaway Switch Pull pin and lubricate with
household oil;
Switch on page 8-9
7-Way Plug Spray with contact cleaner.
Every 5,000 miles or 90 days
8-2
WARNING
see
4-3�
see Breakaway
Hitch Ball Lubricate with hitch ball lube or
wheel bearing grease.
Range Exhaust Clean fan blades and wash
Hood filter.
Roof Vent Elevator Lubricate with light household
Screws oil�
Main Door Step Lubricate and inspect moving
parts.
Every 10,000 miles or 6 months
Brakes Inspect or replace as
necessary.
Nev-R-Lube Visually inspect wheel
bearings at tire rotation. Refer
to Dexter's recommendation
www.dexteraxle.com
(574) 295-7888�
Tires Inspect and rotate.
Spare Tire Carrier Lubricate moving parts.
Windows, and Door Clean with mild detergent
Seals and apply 303 Aerospace
Protectant�
Exterior Wax�
Escape Window Lubricate latches with WD-40
or light household oil.
Every year
Battery Clean, neutralize, and coat
terminals with petroleum jelly.
LPG Tanks Have purged by LPG supplier.
Seams Check and reseal exterior
seams, windows, lights, and
vents as needed.
Hitch Coupler and Ensure all parts operate freely.
Ball Replace any component if
worn or damaged.
Interior Cabinetry Visual Inspection of latches
Locks, Hinges and Slides.
Silicone Spray as needed.
or call
2023 Caravel