Maintenance - Airstream REI Co-op Special Edition Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE � � � � � � � � � 8-2
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE AND
REPLACEMENT PARTS � � � � � � � � � � � 8-3
Exterior Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-4
TIRES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Tire Changing � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Jack Location � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Tire Load and Inflation Information � � � � � 8-5
Proper Tire Inflation � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Underinflated Tires � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
How Overloading Affects Your Tires � � � 8-6
Weighing Your Trailer Or Towed Vehicle
Tire Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Care Tips � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Inspection and Storage � � � � � � � � 8-7
Tire and Wheel Replacement � � � � � � � 8-7
Choosing a Tire � � � � � � � � � � � 8-7
Max Load Single vs. Max Load Dual � � � 8-7
Lug Nut Torquing � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Spare Tire Carrier � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Tire Rotation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Axles and Bearings � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Rubber Torsion Axle Alignment
Specifications � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Wheel Bearing Maintenance � � � � � � 8-9
Brakes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
Breakaway Switch � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-9
2023 REI Special Edition
Section 8 Section 8

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE
BATTERY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
WATER PUMP � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
FRESH WATER TANK AND DRAINING � � � � �8-11
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BLACK/GRAY WATER TANK AND DRAINING � �8-13
WINTERIZING AND STORAGE � � � � � � � �8-14
EXTERIOR DOORS � � � � � � � � � � � �8-17
WINDOWS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-17
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS � � � � � � � � � �8-18
FRESH WATER LAYOUT � � � � � � � � � �8-22
FAQS AND ANSWERS � � � � � � � � � � �8-23
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Battery Amp Draw and Testing � � � � � � �8-10
Battery Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Battery Storage � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-10
Water Pump Access Locations � � � � � � �8-11
Strainer Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
Drain Valves � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
Drain Valve Locations � � � � � � � � �8-11
Opening and Closing Valves � � � � � �8-11
Fresh Water Tank Draining � � � � � � � �8-11
Water Heater Draining � � � � � � � � � �8-12
Sanitizing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-12
Black/Gray Water Tank Dumping � � � � � �8-13
Drain System Cleaning
Winterization Procedure � � � � � � � � �8-14
Restoring Service After Winter � � � � � � �8-16
Lubrication � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-17
Adjustment � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-17
Sticking Windows � � � � � � � � � � � �8-17
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