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If and when new materials and production techniques are developed that can improve the quality of its product, or material substitutions are necessary due to availability, Airstream reserves the right to make such changes.
However, should you ever feel equipment. that you may be in need of assistance, please consult your Airstream dealer for advice on service that may be NOTE required. A note is used to address practices not related A brief explanation of the operation of the appliances to personal injury.
Safety Safety Precautions Tire Safety Properly maintained tires improve the steering, Many things can be construed as safety related, but stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your the most important is your common sense� If you are vehicle� Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for tire care careless with matches, cigarettes, flammable material, and safety information�...
WARNING Airstream strongly suggests that you take measures to properly ventilate your trailer on a regular basis� If you Smoke alarms have a limited life. The unit should have any questions with respect to proper ventilation...
The alarm will only Carbon Monoxide Detector user’s manual, please indicate the presence of CO gas at the sensor. contact the manufacturer, your dealer, or Airstream Important Safety Precautions Customer Service� • Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete...
Safety The following conditions can result in potentially Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Detector dangerous CO situations 1� Excessive spillage or reverse-venting of fuel- burning appliances caused by outdoor conditions, such as: • Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind� Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/ humid air with extended periods between cycles)�...
Safety Detector Test Fire Extinguisher The Test/Reset button is used to verify proper alarm function� Executing the test function sounds the alarm and lights up the red LED� The test will sound the alarm twice, with four beeps in 1 second, followed by 5 seconds of silence�...
(1) within 10 days of your discovery warranties must be commenced not more than 37 of a defect you notify Airstream OR an authorized months after breach� Some states do not allow the dealership of the defect; AND (2) you deliver your...
MUST manual provided with the travel trailer; Alteration notify your dealer OR Airstream within 10 days of or modification of the travel trailer except such the date of purchase to have damage repaired at no alterations or modifications approved in writing cost to you�...
Abuse owner� Lack of customer care and/or improper maintenance will result in early failure for which Airstream cannot be held responsible� 2019 Flying Cloud...
Please contact your dealer if your trailer needs service� preventative measures as are necessary to maintain Major service under your Airstream Limited Warranty is the exterior caulking and sealer of your unit� It is the available through our nationwide network of Airstream responsibility of the owner to use reasonable, prudent Dealer Service Centers�...
2� Turn off gas at LP tanks� Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying 3� Retract stabilizing jacks� Airstream Inc� 4� Check hitch for proper attachment� If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists 5�...
All you need to do to enjoy the self-contained luxury and Federal parks, with good facilities where you of your Airstream is to turn on the LPG and light any might obtain hookups of electrical, water, and sewer appliance pilot lights�...
General Information Extended Stay WARNING Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very different from making a weekend excursion� Since everything Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack, as you need is right at hand, you are at home wherever when changing a tire, always place the lifting jack you go�...
General Information Tips To Controlling Condensation Molds Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when: Molds are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in virtually every environment, indoors and • Bathing, washing dishes, hair drying, etc� out� Outdoors, mold growth is important in the •...
General Information Waste Water System 20-ft. Model The main parts of the waste water system are the toilet, dual holding tanks, and tank dump valves (See Section 8 - Maintenance for dump valve information). The system is designed to provide complete self- contained toilet facilities, while on the road or parked, without being connected to a sewage line�...
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General Information 23FB Model 25FB Model 1� Lavatory Drain 1� Galley Drain 2� Black Water Tank (Toilet) 2� Lavatory Drain 3� Galley Drain 3� Shower Drain 4� Toilet Drain 4� Grey Water Tank 5� Shower Drain 25RB Model 26-ft. Model 1�...
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General Information 27FB Model 30-ft. Model 1� Galley Drain 1� Lavatory Drain 2� Lavatory Drain 2� Black Water Tank (Toilet) 3� Shower Drain 3� Galley Drain 4� Toilet Drain 4� Grey Water Tank 5� Shower Drain 30-ft. Bunk Model 28-ft. Model 1�...
General Information NOTE Winter Traveling Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require Drain and winterize all models if the water systems certain precautions to protect the plumbing system are not being used during winter traveling. Refer and your personal belongings from being damaged by to Section 8 - Maintenance in this manual for freezing�...
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General Information NOTES 3-14 2019 Flying Cloud...
Floor Plans And Specifications 30’ Bunk Flying Cloud Specifications Specification Chart NOTE All weights listed in the Specification Chart are checked and updated throughout the model year. Your production trailer may vary from weights listed. Model 19’ 19’ 20’ 23CB 23CB 23’...
Floor Plans And Specifications Measuring Hitch Ball Height The UBW and NCC weights listed in the Specification Chart are for the base unit with LP and batteries The proper height will vary according to the weight you included . carry and the tires you use. However, checking the Gross Vehicular Weight Rating (GVWR): is the height on your trailer is relatively easy: maximum permissible weight of this trailer when fully...
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Floor Plans And Specifications NOTES 2019 Flying Cloud...
General Information and Cleaning Interior Aluminum Skin Interior aluminum skin can be cleaned by washing with The interior of all Airstream trailers has been designed any mild non-abrasive soap or detergent� Cleaning for comfort, convenience, durability, and appearance� should be followed by a thorough clean water rinse�...
Interior Vinyl Flooring Telephone Shower Head The telephone shower head is designed to give General Cleaning maximum flexibility in usage, and provides for water- Use a soft broom to sweep the floor. A vacuum cleaner saving techniques when using your trailer on self- may damage the flooring, especially the type that use containment�...
Ceiling and Directional Lighting panel� For some time, the open faucet will only sputter� All lighting in the Airstream trailer is LED and most will This is because the water heater is being filled and require a replacement fixture should it go out. The main air is being pushed out through the lines�...
Draining System Toilet Fresh Water Lines and Tanks The RV toilet in your Airstream is a design that has been used for many years� There is either one or two Fresh water drain valves consist of low point water line pedals depending on your model�...
Galley Faucet Battery/12-Volt System Information The major portion of electrical power in your Airstream is 12-volt� The 12-volt current powers all gas appliances for controls and/or ignition as well as lighting� An exception would be the range which has its own ignition source�...
Interior Battery Disconnect Switch Converter The battery disconnect switch is used to separate the batteries from the 12-volt distribution panel� When the trailer is plugged into an external AC power source the 12-volt distribution panel will receive power from the converter and the batteries will be charged through the converter charging system regardless of if the battery switch is in the ON/OFF position�...
Interior 12-Volt Power Circuits 120-Volt AC Panel Board The current in the converter system is 12 volts direct The AC panel board section of the power converter current (12 VDC) negative grounded� Power sources contains the 120 VAC branch circuit breakers for your that supply 12 VDC current to the system are as RV�...
If that does not solve the When the three-pronged plug can be used, problem, consult an Airstream Service Center� there will be no problems with proper polarity or The 120-volt electrical system provides power to grounding with a properly wired shoreline outlet.
By taking action, you can help protect your family from the risk of electric shock� NOTE All GFCI breakers implement an auto self-test function, however, Airstream recommends a manual test be conducted every month. 5-11 2019 Flying Cloud...
Interior Appliances TV Wall Plate Power Supply All appliances are delivered to Airstream Inc� with in- depth owner’s manuals� Those manuals are included in the delivery case supplied by your dealer� The manuals may contain warnings, cautions, and operating instruction that should be read and followed before operating the appliances�...
In the bathrooms round ventilators are used and are opened by pushing straight up on the crossbar handle The roof air conditioner used on Airstream trailers and pressing the red switch to engage the fan motor� is one of the most popular on the market today� In your owner’s packet is a set of literature covering all...
3� Open window(s) or door for airflow. misplaced, new literature can be ordered direct from the manufacturer or your Airstream dealer� The The source of airflow is determined by the number of manufacturer also offers a detailed service guide for window(s) or door opened�...
The fan is thermostatically controlled when the switch is on� The fan increases the cooling efficiency of the refrigerator; therefore Airstream recommends leaving the switch on whenever possible� Please note that turning the fan off during hot, humid weather conditions may substantially affect the cooling capacity of the refrigerator�...
Orange = low� When orange LED is blinking, due to low time a button is pressed� voltage, both the green and yellow LEDs will be dimly lit� Manuals on their use are included with the Airstream 4� There is no hold mode for the battery voltage owner’s packet�...
Interior Electronic Ignition For those units manufactured without the solar panel option, a 3-port plug-in has been pre-wired on the roof� This port allows for roof mounted solar panels to be installed after manufacturing without the need for running wires� A single port has also been pre-wired in the front of the unit near the battery box�...
If a substance is found on the coating that cannot be cleaners or polishes on coated aluminum wheels� removed by normal washing procedures, Airstream recommends using DX 330 Acryli-Clean, made by PPG Industries� Follow all directions and warnings on the product container�...
Exterior General Information and Operation Screen Door The screen door is secured to the main door by a slide Step bolt-type latch� It can be operated independently by releasing the slide bolt and swinging the screen door away from the main door� Emergency Escape Windows To remove the screen pull out the screen cord by the cord loop at the bottom portion of the window�...
City Water Hookup panel� When ON this switch will disconnect the power to the awning� Airstream recommends the awning lock switch be turned ON while traveling� The city water hook-up is located on the side of the trailer.
The power cord is plugged into the trailer receptacle and the City Power Service� NOTE Use only power cords recommended by Airstream. Many campgrounds provide less than 30 amp service, and your hookup may blow their fuse or circuit breaker�...
Exterior Axle and Running Gear Assembly Power Jack Each rubber torsion axle is aligned during A switch located on the bottom of the housing operates manufacturing, and double-checked on a random the power jack� When the jack is fully extended or basis�...
Exterior Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Bypass flow is extremely important in the proper operation of this connection. The flow-limiting device Fill Valve may activate if the cylinder valve is opened quickly� When all appliances are off, the bypass flow allows the pressure downstream from the flow-limiting device to equalize.
Exterior Automatic Gas Regulator 3� Turn the large clamping T-handle counterclockwise until the hold-down bracket is loosened enough to be able to remove the tank� If your trailer is equipped with a gas tank cover, the T-handle must be removed, and then remove the cover, before removing the bottle WARNING Do not remove the center hold-down rod.
Exterior Exterior LPG Port WARNING An exterior LPG port quick-connect may be installed on the hitch A-frame of your trailer� An LPG supply line is Do not store LPG tanks within a vehicle. LPG shipped with the trailer in the loose parts box� This can tanks are equipped with safety devices that vent be used to connect a lantern or other appliance that gas should the pressure become excessive.
Towing Tow Vehicle Brakes When buying a new vehicle to tow your trailer, we All trailers are equipped with Dexter Nev-R-Adjust suggest including towing options offered by most tow brakes� Please follow all maintenance procedures vehicle manufacturers� These include such things as a in the Dexter user’s manual provided in the owner’s heavy-duty alternator and radiator, heavy-duty springs packet�...
A full load of water equals XXX kg or XXX lbs of cargo @ 1 kg/L (8.3 lb/gal) WARNING Airstream weighs the trailer as finished to arrive at the Do not use the breakaway switch as a parking trailer’s weight� That number is subtracted from the brake.
Towing Weighing Your Trailer Place a piece of wood of approximately the same thickness as the bathroom scales on the ground in The illustration below shows how to weigh the trailer on line with the trailer hitch jack as shown� It should be so scales�...
Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution When a trailer is properly hitched up to a tow vehicle We want every Airstream owner to be a safe and with a load equalizing hitch, approximately 1/3 of the courteous driver� A few hours of towing practice in a trailer’s tongue weight will be on the trailer’s axles...
Towing Cooling System Overload Off-Road Towing When towing, you might encounter a temporary cooling When driving in mud and sand, let the momentum system overload during severe conditions, such as: carry the rig through� Apply power gently and use as little as possible�...
Towing Backing Up Controlling Sway or Fishtailing When backing up, the important thing to remember is Sway or fishtailing is the sideways action of a to do everything slowly and to correct immediately if trailer caused by external forces� It is common for you see the trailer turning the wrong way�...
Although Airstream has not intruded into the hitch used: manufacturer’s field of expertise and performed formal testing, we find the vast majority of Airstream owners 1� Slow down immediately, remove your foot from the purchase sway-control devices� accelerator� Avoid using the tow vehicle brakes unless there is a danger of collision�...
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Hitch Ball Latch Lubricate with non-detergent motor oil. WARNING Hitch Ball Lubricate with hitch ball lube or wheel bearing grease. Failure to maintain your trailer can cause pre- Range Exhaust Clean fan blades and wash mature and unexpected parts breakage and/or Hood filter.
Maintenance Suggested Maintenance and Replacement Parts (Part numbers listed are Airstream part numbers and can be ordered by calling a Certified Airstream Dealer.) WARNING Always replace the bulb or light fixture with the correct bulb for that light or matching fixture. Failure to heed this warning could cause fire, property damage, personal injury, or death.
(PN - 365330-03 [10 oz tube-Gray]) - Use anywhere a The following exterior care products are recommended thicker bead of Gray sealant is required. by Airstream. Read and follow label directions. Exterior AdSeal Premium Quality Sealant Adhesive sealant should be checked and resealed once a year.
Most Airstream dealers cannot make Never attempt to change any tire on the trailer adjustments to tires. An Airstream, or tire dealer that without securely chocking the trailer’s remaining handles that particular brand, must do this. If you wheels.
Maintenance Tire Load and Inflation Information How Overloading Affects Your Tires Tire pressure is what enables your trailer tire to Maintaining proper tire inflation pressure is essential for support loads, thus, overloading can have serious both tire safety and performance. consequences.
Maintenance 6� Never drive on smooth tires. Tires should be Most trailers are towed at or near maximum loads removed when 2/32 in. of tread depth remains. In during hot weather and then are left idle for months. In most states it is illegal to drive with less than 2/32 normal use, oils in the tire come to the surface during in.
Maintenance Spare Tire Carrier Refer to the following table for wheel specifications. Wheel Specifications The spare tire for Airstreams is stored under the front of the trailer. The front handle of the tire carrier is a 1 Size/Center Size Lug Pattern Model in.
Dolly wheels are not Maintenance Manual enclosed in your owner’s packet. recommended. Always retract stabilizing jacks Airstream recommends that these procedures are before using your jack under load. performed by a qualified Dexter service technician, due Breakaway Switch the need of specialized tools and training.
Battery (Lead Acid) Battery Cleaning Battery maintenance is an important issue. Maintain a Your Airstream trailer is factory equipped with an clean battery top and check terminals and cables for Interstate battery (SRM-24). When solar panel tightness and cleanliness. A dirty battery will dissipate equipped an AGM GPL-24 battery will be installed.
Maintenance Water Pump Water Pump Access Locations The 19 ft. - has the water pump located under the roadside front dinette seat. Access is gained by removing the wood panel under the seat cushion. The 20 ft. - has the water pump located under the galley.
Maintenance The 23 ft. CB model has a fresh water tank drain, Water Heater Bypass Valve a white petcock, on the tank pan under the trailer between the roadside tires. It also has two low-point hot and cold water line drain valves located under the bed.
Maintenance Black and Gray Water Tank Draining Sanitizing Potable water systems require periodic maintenance To empty one or both tanks, attach the sewer hose by to deliver a consistent flow of fresh water. Depending pressing the bayonet fitting onto the dump valve outlet on use and the environment the system is subject to, and rotate clockwise until it feels solid and secure.
Maintenance Black Water Tank Flush The trailer has a water hose connector specifically 1� Black Water (Main) Dump Valve for flushing the Black Water Tank. To use, hook up a garden hose and turn it on. Within the tank, a head with 2�...
Maintenance Winterizing and Storage 8� Lower the front of the trailer as far as the jack will allow until water ceases to drain, then crank When storing your trailer for short or long periods, the jack up as high as it will go and allow any use the same precautions as you would in your own remaining water to drain out.
Close all drain * When using the stabilizers (for eliminating movement- valves. not leveling) on your Airstream be sure to check the 2� Turn water heater bypass valve to bypass position. fit of your main door before and after extending the Refer to Water Heater Bypass Valve illustration.
Maintenance 120-Volt/30- and 50-Amp Diagrams The following electrical diagrams are representative of the National Electric Code (NEC) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA). All circuits are NEC with the exception of CSA circuits as specified in each respective table. 19’ Flying Cloud (30 Amp) Main Circuit, 30 Amp Circuit 5, 15 Amp Circuit 1, 20 Amp...
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Maintenance Standard 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout Standard 50 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout NEUTRAL BUSS AC BREAKER I.D. CIR. 3 LABEL CIR. 2 15 15 CIR. 1 TEST MAIN GFCI INSET 'A' MAIN CIR. 4 CIR. 5 CIR. 6 NEUTRAL BUSS CIR.
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The following diagram depicts the way Airstream wires bar to an area just behind the Seelevel Monitor display. the solar system on factory-installed units and is the The best way to reach the Cat 5 cable is to remove recommended wiring for use of the pre-wire system.
8. What does the power converter do in my may harm the system. trailer? 3. I was told my Airstream is pre-wired for solar Answer: The converter takes 120-volt AC shore power panels. What does this mean? and turns it into 12-volt DC to keep batteries charged Answer: Wiring has been installed throughout your unit and power 12-volt items in your trailer.
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Answer: No, your Airstream is equipped with a built in regulator rated for 50 psi. 1. I am planning for a trip in my Airstream. How should I get the refrigerator cooled down? 4. How do I get fresh water into my trailer?
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You can help prevent this by regularly protection� cleaning window seals with soapy water and applying 4. Can I use a nylon cover for my Airstream? a silicone product or Aerospace Protectant 303 to the seals. Clean edge of glass also.