Stabilizing Jacks; Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy; Tips To Controlling Condensation - Airstream REI SPECIAL EDITION Owner's Manual

Stabilizing Jacks

The stabilizing jacks are located at the rear corners of
the trailer� Use the manual handle to hand crank the
jacks into position� Stabilizers should only be lowered
enough to make contact with the ground� Stabilizer jack
handle can be stored under the curbside dinette seat�
WARNING
Stabilizing jacks should only be used to stabilize
the trailer. Do not use jacks to lift the trailer.
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.
For more information on jacking,
page 8-5�

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 that the normal living
activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid
moisture saturation� Estimates indicate that 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�
2024 REI Special Edition
see Tire Changing on
General Information

Tips To Controlling Condensation

Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when:
• Bathing, washing dishes, hair drying, etc
• Laundering, and using appliances and non-vented
gas burners
• Cooking (always use the stove vent hood)
Avoid dead air spaces by:
• Using a fan to keep air circulating�
• Leaving closet and cabinet doors partially open�
To help alleviate cold weather condensation:
• Keep the temperature as reasonably cool during cold
weather as possible�
• Allow your trailer to breathe; do not make it airtight�
• Allow some warm air to be removed and some cool
outside air in�
• Do not allow the furnace to recycle humid interior air,
and provide reasonable ventilation�
In hot weather, starting the air conditioner early
will help remove excess humidity from the air while
lowering temperatures�
NOTICE
Your trailer is not designed, nor intended, for
permanent housing. Use of this product for
long-term or permanent occupancy may lead
to premature deterioration of structure, interior
finishes, fabrics, carpeting, and drapes. Damage
or deterioration due to long-term occupancy
may not be considered normal, and may, under
the terms of the warranty, constitute misuse,
abuse, or neglect, and may therefore reduce the
warranty protection.
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