Maintenance - Airstream Trade Wind Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE � � � � � � � � � 8-2
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE AND
REPLACEMENT PARTS � � � � � � � � � � � 8-3
Exterior Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-4
TIRES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Tire Changing � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Jack Location � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Tire Load and Inflation Information � � � � � 8-6
Proper Tire Inflation � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Underinflated Tires � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
How Overloading Affects Your Tires � � � 8-6
Weighing Your Trailer Or Towed Vehicle
Tire Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Care Tips � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-7
Tire Inspection and Storage � � � � � � � � 8-7
Tire and Wheel Replacement � � � � � � � 8-8
Choosing a Tire � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Lug Nut Torquing � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Spare Tire Carrier � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Tire Rotation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Axles and Bearings � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Rubber Torsion Axle Alignment
Specifications � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Nev-R-Lube Drums/Bearings � � � � � �8-10
Nev-R-Lube Bearing Inspection � � � � �8-10
Brakes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
POWER JACK � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Power Jack Maintenance � � � � � � � � �8-10
Breakaway Switch � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
2024 Trade Wind
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WATER PUMP � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
Water Pump Access Locations � � � � � � �8-11
Strainer Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
FRESH WATER TANKS AND DRAINING � � � �8-12
Drain Valves � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-12
Drain Valve Locations � � � � � � � � �8-12
Fresh Water Tank Draining � � � � � � � �8-12
Sanitizing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-12
BLACK AND GRAY WATER TANK DRAINING � �8-13
Black Water Tank Dumping � � � � � � � �8-13
Black Water Tank Flush
Drain Systems Cleaning � � � � � � � � �8-13
WINTERIZING AND STORAGE � � � � � � � �8-14
Winterization Procedure � � � � � � � � �8-14
Battery Maintenance and Storage
Restoring Service After Winter � � � � � � �8-15
MAIN DOOR CARE � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-16
Lubrication � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-16
Adjustment � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-16
WINDOWS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-16
Sticking Windows � � � � � � � � � � � �8-16
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS � � � � � � � � � �8-17
12-Volt Main Schematic � � � � � � � � �8-17
120-Volt/30-Amp Diagrams � � � � � � � �8-18
FRESH WATER LAYOUTS � � � � � � � � � �8-20
FAQS AND ANSWERS � � � � � � � � � � �8-21
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