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AWARRANTY AND SERVICEA - 3THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.AIRSTREAM

AA - 4WARRANTY AND SERVICEon a tandem axle trailer. There are limits to the amount of load that can be safely transported depending upon sp

AWARRANTY AND SERVICEA - 5REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause a crash or could cause injury or

AA - 6WARRANTY AND SERVICEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN YOUR COACH CAN CAUSE PREMATURE AND UNEXPECTED PARTS BREAKAGE A

AWARRANTY AND SERVICEA - 7EVERY 10, 000 MILES OR 6 MONTHS Brakes Inspect, adjust or replace as necessary Wheel Bearings Clea

AA - 8WARRANTY AND SERVICESUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PARTS AND LUBRICANTSBULBS, EXTERIORConvenience Light (Dump Valve) # 53, wedge baseLicense Plate,

AWARRANTY AND SERVICEA - 9MAINTENANCE RECORDDATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMEDDATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED

BB - 1TOWINGTOW VEHICLE EQUIPMENT If you plan to buy a new vehicle to tow your trailer, we suggest that you include in your purchase the towi

BTOWINGB - 2IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL SEPARATION of the tow vehicle and the trailer, the BREAK-AWAY SWITCH will set and lock the trailer brakes fo

BB - 3TOWINGLOADING Below is a sample of the weight information chart provided in all Airstream vehicles. This information can be found inside the war

INTRODUCTION2008 INTERNATIONALThe Owners Manual for your new Airstream trailer is designed to respond to the most frequent inquiries regarding the op

BTOWINGB - 4WEIGHING YOUR TRAILER The diagram below shows how to weigh the trailer on scales.When loading heavy objects such as tools, s

BB - 5TOWINGHITCHING UP Hitching up your trailer is something that will become almost second nature with practice. The following section includ

BTOWINGB - 6Steps for Hitching Up The following steps are for a typical hitch system and are not meant to supercede instructions and tra

BB - 7TOWINGNotes

BTOWINGB - 8TOWING TIPS A few hours of towing practice in a large empty supermarket lot will make pulling your trailer over the road much easier. Line

BB - 9TOWINGPassingON FREEWAYS OR EXPRESSWAYS try to pick the lane you want and stay in it. Always maintain plenty of space between yo

BTOWINGB - 10Backing Up In BACKING UP the important thing to remember is to DO EVERYTHING SLOWLY and to correct immediately if you see the t

BB - 11TOWINGSUGGESTED PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST Interior1. Turn off water pump switch.2. Check battery water level.3. Close windows and vents.4, Lock

BTOWINGB - 12Trailer Equipment and Accessories1. Water hose, 5/8 in. high pressure, tasteless, odorless, non-toxic, (or two 25 ft. sections).2. “Y

BB - 13TOWINGNOTES

INTRODUCTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.CAUTION

CCAMPINGC - 1SAFETYThroughout this manual CAUTION and WARNING notations are used. Failure to observe CAUTION can damage equipment. WARNING not

CC - 2CAMPINGOVERNIGHT STOPAirstream owners have parked virtually every place imaginable from filling stations to farmlands. In time you’ll develop a

CCAMPINGC - 3EXTENDED STAYMaking a long trip in your Airstream is not very different from making a weekend excursion. Since everything you need

CC - 4CAMPINGHOOK UPS Hook up to city water by attaching a ½” minimum high-pressure water hose to the city water service. Be sure all drain v

CCAMPINGC - 5HOOK UPSThe exterior CABLE TV and TELEPHONE hookups are located on the side of the trailer. It is a gray dual inlet with weatherpr

CC - 6CAMPINGCABLE/SATELLITE TV WIRING SATELLITE ANTENNA WIRING If you compare the two drawings above you’ll see wiring for a satellite dish ante

CCAMPINGC - 7WINTER TRAVELING Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require certain precautions to protect the plumbing system and your personal

CC - 8CAMPINGEFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUPANCYYour trailer was designed primarily for recreational use and short-term occupancy. If you expect

CCAMPINGC - 9ABOUT MOLDSWhat are molds?Molds are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in virtually every environment, indoors and out. Outdoors

CC - 10CAMPINGControlling Sway or FishtailingSway or fishtailing is the sideways action of a trailer caused by external forces. It is common for trave

INTRODUCTION2008 INTERNATIONALAppliances and Equipment (See section F, pages 1-4) The appliances (stove, refrigerator, outdoor grills, etc.) a

DEXTERIORD - 1Cleaning As a general rule of thumb we recommend the trailer be washed about every four weeks and waxed in the spring and

DD - 2EXTERIORMain Door CAUTION: When towing, the door lock and dead bolt must be secured. If they are not locked, the constant vibration of travel ma

DEXTERIORD - 3ChassisThe standard RECOMMENDED HITCH BALL HEIGHT for your Airstream is listed in the “Specifications” section of this man

DD - 4EXTERIORIf an electrical failure should ever occur the emer-gency handle may be inserted into the jack post and the jack can be raised o

DEXTERIORD - 5If tire wear ever indicate misalignment check with your dealer for the nearest location having the proper equipment. Rubber torsion Axle

DD - 6EXTERIORELECTRIC BRAKESA CONTROLLER installed in your tow vehicle will synchronize the trailer brakes with your tow vehicle brakes. It is design

DEXTERIORD - 7TIRESYour trailer is equipped at the factory with name brand trailer tires. Airstream dealers cannot make adjustments to tires. A dealer

DD - 8EXTERIORTIRE ROTATION(10,000-mile intervals)SPARE TIRE & CARRIER (Optional)The spare tire for Airstreams is stored under the front of the tr

DEXTERIORD - 9Under InflationUnder inflation brings a higher risk of damage due to road hazards, reduces casing durability, causes a loss in fuel ec

DD - 10EXTERIORyet different, in many ways to those used on cars and trucks. These differences are important and require special attention to wheel n

INTRODUCTIONVentilationTo reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off-gassing it is of utmost importance that you ventilate your recreational vehi

EINTERIORE - 1The interior of all Airstream trailers has been designed for comfort, convenience, du-rability and appearance. How you use it and how yo

EE - 2INTERIORShadesRoller shades may be dusted with a damp cloth.CarpetThe carpet can be cleaned with any good commercial carpet cleaner, or with a d

EINTERIORE - 3Monitor PanelThe monitor panel allows you to check the amount of fluid in your fresh water tank, black water tank, and the gray water tan

EE - 4INTERIORLight SwitchesLight switches are located throughout the trailer and are labeled for your convenience.To change the bulb in the round cei

EINTERIORE - 5SMOKE ALARM - FIREX MODEL B Maple Chase Company2820 Thatcher RoadDowners Grove, Illinois 60515-4040IMPORTANT INFORMATION-SMOKE ALARM SAF

EE - 6INTERIORWARNING: If your smoke alarm does not respond as described in any of the above tests, check that a good battery is properly installed. I

EINTERIORE - 7For Models A, B, C, E and PB use: Eveready 216, 522 or 1222; Mallory MN1604; Duracell MN1604; or Ultralife U9VL-J. For Model E also use

EE - 8INTERIORLP GAS DETECTOR The LP gas detector is located approximately six inches above the floor. LP gas is a mixture of gases produced and sold c

EINTERIORE - 9FIRE EXTINGUISHER The fire extinguisher should have the charge checked on a regular basis. Make sure your family, especially the cook

EE - 10INTERIOREXTERNAL RADIO JACK (Optional)Your trailer may have external speaker jacks located by the exterior 110 volt outlet. SATELLITE RADIO (OP

INTRODUCTION2008 INTERNATIONALNOTES

EINTERIORE - 11HIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOTDesigned to detect smoke, fire or any gas other than carbon monoxide. To be seen as a substitute for the

EE - 12INTERIORThe following conditions can result in potentially dangerous CO situations. 1. Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning ap

FPLUMBINGF - 1LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) Fill Valve Your trailer is equipped with LP tank fill valves called “RV Type I Acme” connection. The large,

FF - 2PLUMBINGAUTOMATIC GAS REGULATOR All models are equipped with an automatic gas regulator. Both tanks are connected to this regulator.When the gas

FPLUMBINGF - 3LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)WARNING: LP gas regulators must always be installed with the dia-phragm vent facing downward. Regul

FF - 4PLUMBINGLIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)BASIC RULES FOR SAFETY WARNING: Do not store LP containers within a vehicle. LP containers are equipped with

FPLUMBINGF - 5WATER SYSTEM-SELF CONTAINED Fill the water tank by opening the exterior access door and remove screw cap. A garden hose ca

FF - 6PLUMBINGFRESH WATER TANK SANITIZING Potable water systems require periodic maintenance to deliver a consistent flow of fresh water. Depen

FPLUMBINGF - 7CITY WATER HOOK-UP The city water hook-up is found on the side of the trailer. Use a high-pressure hose of at least 1/2” diam-eter. It

FF - 8PLUMBINGGALLEY FAUCETMODEL 67315CManufacturer:United States CanadaMoen Incorporated Moen Inc.25300 Al Moen Drive 2816 Bristol

TABLE OF CONTENTSA. WARRANTY AND SERVICE Warranty Warranty Explanation Service Reporting Safety DefectsMaintenance Schedule Maintenance Parts & Su

FPLUMBINGF - 9DRAIN VALVESThe hot and cold water line low point drain valves on the 22 ft, 25 ft sleep six, 27 ft, and 28 ft. are located on exterior

FF - 10PLUMBINGWINTERIZING AND STORAGE When storing your trailer for short or long periods use the same precautions as you would in your own home in

FPLUMBINGF - 1113. Remove the battery from your trailer and store in a cool dry place where there is no danger of freezing. It is very important for o

FF - 12PLUMBINGDRAIN AND WASTE SYSTEMYour trailer has a drain and waste system that includes waste-holding tanks made from molded plastic, free from c

FPLUMBINGF - 13When Parked and Connected to Sewer Outlet When you are in a park and connected to a sewer outlet keep the main holding tank dump valve

FF - 14PLUMBINGTOILET Manufacturer: Sealand Technology 13128 State Route 226 P.O. Box 38 Big Prairie, Ohio. 44611 Phone: 1-800-321-9866

GELECTRICAL SYSTEMG - 112 VOLT OPERATIONThe major portion of electrical power in your Airstream is 12-volt. The 12-volt cur-rent powers t

GG - 2ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBATTERYWARNING: Before inspecting or servicing storage battery, read and follow battery manufacturers cautions and dir

GELECTRICAL SYSTEMG - 3Some situations, which may indicate a need for battery replacement, are:1. Loss of more water in one cell than others. 2. Conti

GG - 4ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12V POWER CIRCUITS The current in the converter system is 12 volts direct current (12VDC) negative grounded. Power

AWARRANTY AND SERVICEA - 1WARRANTY COVERAGEAirstream, Inc. (“Airstream”) warrants that it will repair or replace defects in mate-rial or w

GELECTRICAL SYSTEMG - 512-VOLT INTERIORDistribution Panel, USAThe low voltage distribution panel is located in the MagneTec Series 7300 Se

GG - 6ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTV ANTENNA Manufacturer:Winegard Company3000 Kirkwood StreetBurlington, Iowa 52601 Phone: 800-843-4741Raising Antenna to Opera

GELECTRICAL SYSTEMG - 7MaintenanceLubricationTo lubricate the elevating gear apply a liberal amount of silicone spray lubricant to the elevating gear

GG - 8ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSATELLITE ANTENNA WIRING (Not available on the 16 ft. model.)If you compare the two drawings you’ll see wiring for a satellite

GELECTRICAL SYSTEMG - 9SOLAR PANEL PRE-WIREAirstream Travel Trailers are pre-wired for an Intermountain Solar Technology Solar Panel/Charge

GG - 10ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBATHROOM EXHAUST FANOpen the bath cover by pushing up on the handle. Press the switch to run the fanMONITOR PANEL Micropulse

GELECTRICAL SYSTEMG - 11MICROPULSE SYSTEMS MONITOR OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSThis example shows the monitor reporting the following:Fresh Water =

GG - 12ELECTRICAL SYSTEM110-VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM City Power The 110-volt electrical system provides power to operate the air conditioner, converter

GELECTRICAL SYSTEMG - 13GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) Many states require trailers which are sold in their state, and which have exterior 11

GG - 14ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhile the GFCI circuit breaker affords a high degree of protection, there is no substitute for the knowledge that electricity

AA - 2WARRANTY AND SERVICEDISCLAIMER OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESAirstream hereby disclaims any and all incidental and consequential damage

HAPPLIANCESH - 1WARNING: The operation manual for all appliances is included with the owner’s packet. Their manuals may contain specialized warnings a

HH - 2APPLIANCESFURNACE Manufacturer: Hydro Flame Corporation 1874 South Pioneer Road Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Phone: 801-972-4621 The manufacturer of

HAPPLIANCESH - 3REFRIGERATOR Manufacturer: Dometic Sales Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway P.O. Box 490 Elkhart, Indiana 46514 Phone: 219-295-522

HH - 4APPLIANCESWATER HEATER Manufacturer: Atwood Mobile Products 4750 Hiawatha Drive P.O. Box 1205 Rockford, Illinois 61105 Phone: 815-877-7461 No

HAPPLIANCESH - 5HIGH VOLUME ROOF VENT Manufacturer: FAN-TASTIC VENT CORP. 2083 S. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 484441-313-742-0330 1-800-521-0298 The op

HH - 6APPLIANCESNOTES

ISPECIFICATIONSI - 1Note: All weights on the next page were made on prototype vehicles. Your production trailer may vary. For the wei

II - 2SPECIFICATIONSMODEL 16’ 16’ CSA 16’ DWR 19’ 19’ CSA 23’ 23’ CSA 25’ SS 25’ FB 27’ FB 28’Exterior Length 16’ 7 “ 16’ 7 “ 16

INDEXAccessories ..... B-12Air Conditioner .....

INDEXLavatory ................. E-2Length, Trailer .............