Exterior Doors; Exterior Doors; Windows; Windows - Airstream REI SPECIAL EDITION Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Exterior Doors

Lubrication

Apply a little paraffin or grease to the striker pockets
and a slight amount of household oil to the lock
mechanisms to keep the locks operating smoothly.
Also, lubricate the hinge pins periodically with
household oil. Use the lubricant sparingly and remove
any excess from exterior skin immediately.

Adjustment

Door adjustments can be affected by:
• The trailer being improperly leveled (causing twisting
of trailer body/shell).*
• Striker bolt alignment being out of adjustment,
(striker bolt is adjustable).
• Door has come open at some point introducing a
change to the contour of the door frame (check for
sheared rivets on interior skin of door).
* When using the stabilizers (for eliminating movement-
not leveling) on your Airstream be sure to check the fit
of your doors before and after extending stabilizers.
The fit of the doors can be affected if the trailer is not
level side to side and front to back.
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Windows

Sticking Windows

Forcing the window open may cause the window
to shatter. Always follow the guidelines below for
releasing a stuck window.
1� Unlatch the window latches securing the windows
on the interior�
2� Apply some 303 Aerospace Protectant to a nylon
wedge window tool�
3� Starting in the corner, tuck the end of the nylon tool
under the glass and gently slide to opposite end.
WARNING
Prying up or applying pressure to the window
may cause the window to shatter, resulting in
personal injury or unit damage.
4� Once the window is released, wash the gasket with
a mild soap and water solution, and dry.
5� Apply 303 Aerospace Protectant (Airstream part
# 44845WR-01) to the window gasket. To apply,
spray/pour 303 onto a soft rag or sponge and apply
a generous coating directly to the gasket. Remove
any residue that comes in contact with the exterior
aluminum skin. This may be ordered through the
Airstream Parts Department or at the Airstream
online store at www.airstream.com.
2024 REI Special Edition