Maytag 2006 owner manual Level tow vehicle and trailer after hitching up

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	TOWING YOUR AIRSTREAM
	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
B	to level. Then attach the trailer and adjust the load leveling bars. Otherwise the air
	shocks on the tow vehicle will overload the rear wheels. Do not use air shocks to
	level tow vehicle and trailer after hitching up.
	Note: 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

Attach 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.

CAUTION: retract the hitch jack completely for maximum ground clearance.

Remove the jack pad and stow it safely. Check the stabilizing jack sand stow 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 it is not locked, the constant vibration of travel may cause the door to open with possible damage.

Move 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.

NOTICE! CHECK WHEEL LUGS

On first trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 50 miles. Tighten to manufacturer’s specification.

There after, check wheel lugs before each trip, after excessive braking, and following winter storage.

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Contents Owners Airstream Manual Introduction MODEL Table of Contents Warranty Coverage Basic Warranty PeriodCare and Maintenance Items CoveredAIRSTREAM, INC Installations not CoveredIf Repairs are Needed Warranty Transfer Explanation of Airstream Limited WarrantyDealer Representation Excluded Consequential and Incidental DamagesOverload AbuseExposure Service Reporting Safety DefectsMaintenance Schedule Every 5,000 Miles or 90 Days That MAY be HazardousEvery 1,000 Miles or 60 Days Torque aluminm wheels to110-120 ft. lbsEvery 10, 000 Miles or 6 Months Every Year Suggested Maintenance Parts and Lubricants BULBS, ExteriorBULBS, Interior MiscellaneousMaintenance Record Date Dealer Service Performed Warranty and Service Towing Your Airstream TOW Vehicle EquipmentElectric Brakes Loading Weighing Your Trailer Sway Control Device Hitching UPEqualizing Hitch Load Distribution Steps for Hitching Up Level tow vehicle and trailer after hitching up Towing Tips Use trailer brakes as parking brakes Tracking PassingBacking Up Exterior Suggested PRE-TRAVEL Check ListInterior Trailer Equipment and Accessories Motoring Essentials Towing Your Airstream Safety CampingOvernight Stop Plies the 12 volt currentExtended Stay Shoreline Power Supply City Water HOOK-UPWaste Water System Things not to PUT Into Toilet or DrainsWinter Traveling Effects of Prolonged OccupancyExcess moisture Effects of Prolonged OccupancyTips to Controlling Condensation How can mold growth be inhibited? What are molds ?What factors contribute to mold growth? Slide OUT Room Failure to RetractCamping Camping Cleaning ExteriorMain Door Possible damageScreen Door StepChassis Operation InstructionsTires Tips on Tire Care Tire Inflation PSI Cold Tire RotationSpare Tire Axle and Running Gear Assembly Install washer and spindle nut HOW to USE Your Electric Brakes Properly Typical Electronic ControllerMaintenance Power Jack OptionReplacing Power Head Load/Inflation Information for Your Tires Proper Tire InflationUnder Inflation HOW Overloading Affects Your TiresWeighing Your Travel Trailer Or Towed Vehicle Tire CareProper Inspection and Storage of Tires Replacing Your TiresInterior Bunk BED Water Pump Switch Dinette TableMonitor Panel Aquajet water pump Optionial EquipmentBath Area Remote Switches Smoke Alarm Firex Model BLinoleum Ceiling Light/Directional LightingWeekly Testing of Your Smoke Alarm Taking Care of Your Smoke Alarm Replacing the BatteryUsing the Tamper Resist Locking Mechanism Special Smoke Alarm FeaturesTo Remove LP GAS DetectorFire Extinguisher Detector TestLOW Voltage Carbon Monoxide Alarm Normal OperationCleaning Your Detector Fill Valve Operation onlyTo Install LPG BottlesBasic Rules for Safety Vent if the trailer has not been used regularlyPlumbing Water Pump and Filter Water SYSTEM-SELF ContainedSanitizing While hooked to city water Aquajet Pump Optional Drain Valves SafariWinterizing and Storage To Empty Fresh Water TankWater Heater Draining Plumbing Water Heater Bypass Plumbing Emptying Tanks Drain and Waste SystemDeodorizers When Parked and Connected to Sewer Outlet Black Tank Flush OptionalToilet Water Filtration Safeguards Microtech Filter INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT Electronic Indicator Battery ReplacementOperating Instructions Controlling The WaterLavatory FAUCET, Standard Battery Disconnect Switch Electrical SystemBattery 265 71.3 F 250 62 F 200 16 F 100 +5 F 150 +19 F12V Power Circuits Converter Testing Converter OperationVolt AC Panel Board Converter Cooling SystemBack UP Camera PRE-WIRE Invertor optionElectrical System TV Antenna DO’SMaintenance Lubrication Lubricating Rotating Gear HousingSatellite Antenna Wiring Solar Panel PRE-WIRE Yellow like the sun positive and Green likeCoaxial Cable Wiring Schematic External Radio Jack OptionalVolt Electrical System City Power Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Gfci Other circuit OccupantAIR Conditioner FurnaceRange Microwave OvensRefrigerator Relieve the pressure without even realizing it Water HeaterElectronic Ignition High Volume Roof Vent Optional When Equipped with Reverse SwitchWhen Equipped with Thermostat Cleaning InstructionsMonitor Wire Connections Monitor PanelTo Obtain Exact Reading Specifications Hitch Ball Height Index C-1, E-8, F-3, H-4