Winter Traveling - Airstream 2013 Classic Owner's Manual

WINTER TRAVELING

Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require certain precautions to protect
the plumbing system and your personal belongings from being damaged by
freezing.
Whenever possible the heat should be kept on at a constant temperature. It is
easier for the furnace to keep a constant room temperature than for the trailer
temperature to be allowed to drop to 50 degrees Fahrenheit then attempt to raise
it to room temperature.
nOTiCE
: If you have the optional air conditioners with heat pump they
should not be used if ambient temperatures remain below 25 degrees F.
for more than 12 hours.
Only the furnaces are ducted to provide heat to tanks and plumbing to prevent
freezing.
Warning
: Always shut off the LP gas and be sure all flames
are extinguished before gasoline is added to the tow vehicle.
Some states do not allow LPG to be turned on while moving. While traveling
in these states you must use your common sense. How cold is it? How long
will it be before you can turn the heat back on? Is the temperature dropping or
raising? Remember, when towing at 50 MPH the wind chill factor will cause the
interior of the trailer to cool much faster than a trailer that is parked.
When parked in sub-freezing temperatures make sure you keep a full supply
of LP gas and plug into a 110 volt power source whenever possible. A fully
charged battery will not last more than 8 to 10 hours if the furnace is running
almost constantly and 110-volt power is not available.
Leave cabinet doors, wardrobes and bed doors partially open to allow warm
air to circulate around plumbing lines and fixtures. Insulate and/or wrap your
exterior water lines with heat tape.
nOTiCE:
The exterior water service line to the utility compartment is in
an unheated section of the trailer and must not be used in below freezing
conditions.
A water valve is provided so the water can be turned off to the line. The exterior
water service shut off valve is located in the lavatory cabinet. Close the shut
off valve and open the water service for a few seconds to drain the line and
prevent freeze damage.
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