General Information And Operation; General Information And Operation; Step; Main Door - Airstream REI Co-op Special Edition Owner's Manual

General Information and Operation

Step

To operate the step, lift up on the front of the step and
pull straight out until step locks into place�
CAUTION
Once the steps are lowered, press down on them to
make sure they are secure in their notches. Never
travel with the step lowered or extended.

Main Door

The main door of the trailer is manufactured with a
built-in, keyed dead bolt and door lock� The door lock
is engaged from the outside by use of a key� The dead
bolt is engaged from the inside by turning the red knob
or from the outside by a key�
A main door hold-back is mounted on the trailer's
exterior side skin� The hold-back secures the door to
the side of the trailer� When opening the door, latch the
hook into the eyelet on the door� To release the door,
unlatch the hold-back hook�
For lubrication and out-of-adjustment issues;
Exterior Doors on page 8-17�
CAUTION
When towing, both locks must be secured. The
constant vibration of travel may cause the door to
open resulting in possible damage.

Screen Door

The screen door is secured to the threshold of the main
door and can be operated independently by sliding
and latching it via a magnet catch� This innovated door
takes a fresh approach to maximizing fresh air and
your view while offering a smooth and steady screen
operation�

Rear Door and Screen

The rear door provides easy access to the rear, as
well as, allowing for storage of larger items such as
canoes or bicycles� A removable screen door has
been provided that easily snaps to the door frame� The
screen door can be unsnapped at the sides and rolled
up for entry or completely removed and stored when
not in use�
2023 REI Special Edition

Front End Protection

Window Stone Guards

The tinted solar plexiglass window stone guards on the
front of your Airstream provide added protection from
road debris while traveling and reduce the effects of
sun rays�
The window guards are accessible for cleaning�
Loosen the screw at the edge of the guard a quarter-
turn to swing the guard outward on the hinge�
Close all window guards before high winds and
storm conditions approach or when towing to
avoid damage to the trailer and window guards that

Shell Protection

The REI Special Edition model comes standard with
stainless steel rock guards that protect the front end
from road debris� You can clean behind the rock guards
by swinging them forward on their hinges� They are
locked in place around the perimeter with acorn-style
see
nuts, removable with a 7/16" wrench�

Gravity Water Fill

The gravity water fill is located on the side of the trailer,
behind a locked compartment. It is used to fill the fresh
water tank with potable water� A small vent is located
next to the port to allow air to expel from the tank as it
is filled.
Fill the water tank by inserting a high-pressure RV/
Marine FDA approved drinking water hose of at least
½-in� diameter made from material that is tasteless,
odorless, and non-toxic� It's a good idea to let the water
run through the hose for a short time to flush it out.
RVers sometimes fill their tanks with "home" water to
avoid strange water that may be distasteful to them on
short outings� Remember, the more water you carry in
the fresh water tank, the less cargo carrying capacity
you have for other items� The amount of water in the
tank may be checked on the Monitor Panel�
CAUTION
cannot be covered by warranty.
Exterior
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