Maintenance - Airstream BAMBI 2024 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 � � � � � 8-5
Proper Tire Inflation � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Underinflated Tires � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
How Overloading Affects Your Tires � � � 8-6
Weighing Your Trailer Or Towed Vehicle
Tire Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Care Tips � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Inspection and Storage � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire and Wheel Replacement � � � � � � � 8-7
Choosing a Tire � � � � � � � � � � � 8-7
Max Load Single vs. Max Load Dual � � � 8-7
Lug Nut Torquing � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Spare Tire Carrier � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Axles and Bearings � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Rubber Torsion Axle Alignment
Specifications � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Wheel Bearing Maintenance � � � � � � 8-8
Brakes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
POWER JACK � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Power Jack Maintenance � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Breakaway Switch � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
BATTERIES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Battery Capacity � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Battery Maintenance and Storage
2024 Bambi
Section 8 Section 8

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE
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Lead Acid Batteries � � � � � � � � � �8-10
AGM Batteries � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries � � � �8-11
Lithium Battery Cold Weather Operation � � �8-11
SmartShunt � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
WATER PUMP � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-12
Water Pump Access Locations � � � � � � �8-12
Strainer Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � � �8-12
FRESH WATER TANKS AND DRAINING � � � �8-12
Drain Valves � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-12
Drain Valve Locations � � � � � � � � �8-13
Opening and Closing Valves � � � � � �8-13
Fresh Water Tank Draining � � � � � � � �8-13
Sanitizing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-13
BLACK AND GRAY WATER TANK DRAINING � �8-14
Black Water Tank Dumping � � � � � � � �8-14
Black Water Tank Flush
Drain Systems Cleaning � � � � � � � � �8-15
WINTERIZING AND STORAGE � � � � � � � �8-15
Winterization Procedure � � � � � � � � �8-15
Restoring Service After Winter � � � � � � �8-17
MAIN DOOR CARE � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-17
Lubrication � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-17
Adjustment � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-17
Tambour Track Maintenance � � � � � � � �8-17
WINDOWS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-17
Sticking Windows � � � � � � � � � � � �8-17
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS � � � � � � � � � �8-18
FRESH WATER LAYOUTS � � � � � � � � � �8-28
FAQS AND ANSWERS � � � � � � � � � � �8-32
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