Airstream Basecamp 2007 Owner's Manual page 34

CAMPING
TRAILER LEVELING AND STABILIZING
When you plan to stay in the same place for several
days, 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-
C
Frame". If a correction is necessary then YOU MUST
LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE FIRST This can he done
easily by backing the trailer up on one or more 2" x 6"
boards. We do not recommend placing tires in a hole
for leveling.
LEVEL FROM FRONT TO REAR by disconnecting the
hitch from the tow vehicle, and adjusting the jack up
or down until you are level. Block or chock the wheels
to keep the trailer from rolling. In softer ground a 1 ft.
x 1 ft. board will keep the stand's footpad from sinking
in the dirt.
Use the STABILIZING JACKS at the two rear corners
as shown in the diagram to eliminate the natural spring
action of the axles. STABILIZING JACKS should only
he used to stabilize trailer.
Board
Level Side to Side
WARNING
lifted with a jack, as when changing a tire or leveling
on very rough terrain, ALWAYS PLACE THE LIFTING
JACK UNDER THE MAIN FRAME RAIL. NEVER USE
STABILIZING JACKS or A HITCH JACK TO LIFT THE
TRAILER.
STABILIZING JACKS (Option)
The stabilizing jacks are located at the rear corners
of the trailer and come with a handle resembling a
miniature tire iron. The shaft assembly is locked into
the mounting bracket in it's up and down position by
two locking notches shown in the diagram below. To
release the shaft assembly, grasp the shaft and pull
straight out so the shaft clears the notch. Rotate the
shaft down until it locks into the lower notch. Use the
handle to open the shaft release. This will allow the
shaft to extend the foot pad to the ground. The spring
loaded release will automatically lock the shaft into
place at about one inch intervals.
Stabilizing Jack Hitch Jack
Level Front to Rear
To store the jacks, use the handle to release the shaft
: Whenever the trailer must be and raise it up into the jack assembly. Be sure it locks
into place. Pull straight down on the jack until the shaft
assembly clears the lower locking notch and rotate the
shaft assembly up until it locks into the upper locking
notch.
from the tow vehicle the stabilizing jacks should be
deployed and checked before using the rear step or
optional loading ramp. Failure to do so could cause
the trailer to tip back as the load is shifted to the
rear of the cargo area causing property damage,
personal injury, and/or death. If the trailer is not
equipped with stabilizing jacks, hitch the trailer to
a tow vehicle before loading and unloading the rear
cargo area.
Down
Shaft
Shaft
Locking
Release
Notch
C - 3
WARNING
: When the trailer is unhooked
Swing
Down
UP