Extended Stay; Leveling; Stabilizing Jacks; Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy - Airstream International Serenity 23CB 2020 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� 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� We do not recommend placing tires in a hole
for leveling�

Leveling

Block or chock the wheels to keep the trailer from
rolling� 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
the trailer is level� 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

1 2
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, 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 the normal living
activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid
moisture saturation� Estimates indicate 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
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