Airstream INTERNATIONAL TRAILER Owner's Manual page 58

AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL
Battery Disconnect Switch
The disconnect switch is used to separate the battery from the 12-volt distribution panel and converter
charging system.
When the disconnect switch is turned to "use" (on) and the trailer is plugged into a 110-volt shoreline, the
12-volt distribution panel will receive power from the converter as the battery is charged through the
converter charging system. If the trailer is not plugged into a 110-volt shoreline, the battery will supply 12-
volts to the trailer and no charging to the battery is available since the converter is not receiving 110-volt
power.
When the disconnect switch is turned to "store" (off) and the trailer is plugged into a 110-volt shoreline,
the 12-volt distribution panel will still receive power from the converter, but the battery is disconnected
from the system. The battery will not be drained with the switch in the "store" position. The converter will
not charge the battery with the switch in the "store" position either.
The charge in the 12-volt batteries is replenished when towing from the tow vehicle alternator through the
7-way cord. This charge will go to the battery no matter which position the Battery Disconnect Switch is in.
Fresh Air Vents
A control handle operates the ceiling fresh air vents. Turning clockwise will raise the vent. Check your lid
gaskets once a year.
Information on the front high volume roof vent may be found in the appliance section of this book.
Storage
All cabinets and storage areas should have the heaviest items on the bottom and lighter items overhead.
After loading you should have the skillets and can goods on the floor or bottom shelf, and the cereals and
crackers in the overhead rooflocker. Use the unbreakable type plates and saucers, and consider storing your
dishtowels around them. Better yet, use paper plates. Who wants to wash dishes when on a trip or vacation?
Clothes hung in wardrobes should be kept on hangers that snap over the clothes rods to keep them from
"jumping" off on rough roads. Evening dresses should be kept in the plastic bags like dry cleaning
businesses use. No matter how hard you try, if you travel a long dusty section of road the dust will work its
way into the trailer and soil clothes. Try to avoid large bulky coats. Layers of lighter clothing will usually
keep you warmer, are more versatile and easier to store.
WARNING: Keep flammable material away from the furnace.
Remember, heavy items should be stored low and toward the front, lighter items in the rear and overhead
cabinets.
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