Airstream 360 XC Land Yacht Owner's Manual page 44

AIRSTREAM 360 XC LAND YACHT OWNERS MANUAL
OVERNIGHT STOP
In time you will develop a knack for spotting wonderful little roadside locations by turning off the main
highway and exploring. There are many modern recreational vehicle parks, including State, County and
Federal parks with good facilities, where you may obtain hookups of electrical, water and sewer
connections. Directories are published which describe in detail these parks and tell what is available in the
way of services and hookups.
Overnight or Weekend Trips
On overnight or weekend trips, chances are you will not use up the capacity of the sewage holding tank,
deplete the water supply, or run down the batteries which supply the living area 12 volt current.
All you need to enjoy the self-contained luxury is to:
1. Turn on the LP gas supply and light the appliance pilots if required.
2. Turn on the water pump and open the faucets until air is expelled from the system.
3. Deploy the slide-out if so equipped and you desire the extra space.
Before moving on, turn off the LP gas and the water pump, check you campsite, both for cleanliness and
also to be sure you haven't left anything behind. Make sure everything is properly stowed.
Longer Trip
On a longer trip, when you have stayed where sewer connections and utility hookups were not available, it
will be necessary for you to stop from time to time to dispose of the waste in the holding tank and replenish
the water supply. Many gas stations (chain and individually owned) have installed sanitary dumping
stations for just this purpose. Booklets are available which list these dumping stations.
When you stop for the night, your Airstream motorhome is built to be safely parked in any spot that is
relatively level and where the ground is firm. Your facilities are with you. You are self- contained. Try to
pick as level a parking spot as possible.
Hydraulic Leveling Jacks
Manufacturer: Power Gear
1-800-334-4712
The 360 XC is equipped with semi-automatic hydraulic leveling jacks that can be deployed. Complete
instructions are included with the Owners Packet. Be sure to read the directions completely prior to
operating the jacks. The jacks will be able to level your unit in most modern campgrounds. However, their
capabilities are limited, and in some situations you will have to use planks to level the coach. See page H-
20 for instructions on resetting the automatic level system.
WINTER TRAVELING
Traveling in your motorhome during the cold winter months can be a most exhilarating experience. There
are, of course, certain precautions that must be taken as you would in your home in low temperatures.
WARNING: Always shut off the LP gas when gasoline is added to the fuel tank.
Some states do not allow LPG to be turned on while moving. While traveling in these states you must use
your common sense. How cold is it? How long will it be before you can turn the heat back on? Is the
temperature dropping or rising? Remember, the wind chill factor when driving 50 MPH will cause the
interior of the motorhome to cool much faster than when it is parked.
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