Airstream 2005 International Trailer Owner's Manual page 22

AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL TRAILER
Note: If you're tow vehicle is equipped with adjustable
load leveling air shocks, you must load the tow vehicle
first with typical luggage and passengers and bring it back
to level. Then attach the trailer and adjust the load
leveling bars. Otherwise the air shocks on the tow ve
will overload the rear wheels. Do not use air shocks to
level tow vehicle and trailer after hitching up.
N ote: Leveling the trailer end to end, then measuring
from the ground to the inside top of the ball socket
determines hitch ball height for the tow vehicle
A ttach the safety chains (see figure 7)
to the welded portion of the hitch or
tow vehicle's frame, but never to the
removable ball mount. Cross the
safety chains under the hitch.
C aution
; retract the hitch jack
completely for maximum ground
clearance. Remove the jack pad
and stow in the tow vehicle's trun
the leveling jack and other gear used when
stopped. NEVER TOW YOUR TRAILER
WITH THE JACK DOWN. Check that the
foldaway step is up and that the main door is
completely closed and LOCKED for towing. If
is not locked the constant vibration of travel
may cause it to open with possible damage.
M ove the rig ahead about 50 feet and test the trailer brakes, then check the ground for forgotten objects.
Regularly check the condition of your tires, air pressure, and the tightness of your lug nuts.
O n first trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 50 miles. Tighten to manufacturer's specification.
T here after, check wheel lugs before each trip, after excessive braking, and following winter storage.
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