Extended Stay - Airstream Excella 500 1973 Owner's Manual

Extended Stay
Making a long trip in your Airstream is not
very different from making a weekend excur¬
sion. Since everything you need is right at
hand you are at home wherever you go. When
packing for an extended trip take everything
you need, but only what you need.
When you plan to stay in the same place for
several days, weeks, or months, you will want
your trailer to be as level and steady as
possible. Check the attitude of your Air-
stream with a small spirit level set on the
inside work counter or the trailer hitch
"A-Frame." If a correction is necessary then
you must level from side to side first. This can
be done most easily up a small ramp consist¬
ing of 2" x 6" boards about four feet long
and tapered at both ends. (See photo) We do
not recommend placing tires in a hole for
leveling.
Trailer Leveling
Spirit Level
Level from front to rear by disconnecting the
hitch from the car, putting the jack pad under
the hitch jack and adjusting the jack up or
down until you are level. Block or chock the
wheels to keep the trailer from rolling. Use
the wrench located in the hose carrier to
lower the two B.A.L. stabilizing units on the
low side. Bring trailer to a level position side
to side. Lower opposite stabilizing units to a
firm position.
Note: Whenever the trailer must be lifted with
a jack, as when changing a tire or leveling on
very rough terrain, always place the jack
under the main frame rail. A3" aluminum
1. Level from Side to Side 2. Level from Front to Rear
S H S
H — Hydraulic Jack Positions
S —B.A.L. Stabilizers
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