Maytag 2006 owner manual Overnight Stop, Plies the 12 volt current

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Camping

 

OVERNIGHT STOP

 

Airstream owners have parked virtually every placing imaginable from filling stations to

 

farmlands. In time you’ll develop a knack for spying wonderful little roadside locations

 

by turning off the main highway and exploring.

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There are many modern parks including State, County and Federal parks with good

facilities where you might obtain hookups of electrical, water and sewer connections.

Directories are published which described in detail these parks and tell what is avail-

 

able in the way of services and hookups.

 

On overnight or weekend trips chances are you will not use up the capacity of the

 

sewage holding tank, deplete the water supply, or rundown the batteries which sup-

 

plies the 12 volt current.

 

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 lists these dumping stations.

 

When stopping for the night, your Airstream is built to be safely parked in any spot that

 

is relatively level and where the ground his firm. Your facilities are with you. You are

 

self-contained. Unless the tow vehicle is needed for transportation, it is not necessary

 

to unhitch.

 

Warning: Do not parked in a manner that would prevent the escape

 

windows from opening.

 

Try to pick as level a parking spot as possible. Stabilizing jacks or blocks probably

 

won’t be required for an overnight stay unless you extend a slide out room. However,

 

if you put the jack pad on the hitch jack and run the hitch jack down to take the weight

off the tow vehicle’s springs it will provide some stability. If you must parked on a slope, PARK FACING DOWNHILL. It is easier to level the trailer this way.

All you need to do to enjoy the self-contained luxury of your Airstream is to turn on the LP gas and light any appliances with pilots.

Before moving on, check your campsite both for cleanliness and also to be sure you haven’t left anything behind. Turn off the gas supply and make sure everything is properly stowed. Use your PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST and you are ready for more travel adventure.

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Contents Owners Airstream Manual Introduction MODEL Table of Contents Warranty Coverage Basic Warranty PeriodCare and Maintenance Items CoveredIf Repairs are Needed Installations not CoveredAIRSTREAM, INC Warranty Transfer Explanation of Airstream Limited WarrantyDealer Representation Excluded Consequential and Incidental DamagesExposure AbuseOverload 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 Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution Hitching UPSway Control Device Steps for Hitching Up Level tow vehicle and trailer after hitching up Towing Tips Use trailer brakes as parking brakes Tracking PassingBacking Up Interior Suggested PRE-TRAVEL Check ListExterior 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 OccupancyTips to Controlling Condensation Effects of Prolonged OccupancyExcess moisture What factors contribute to mold growth? What are molds ?How can mold growth be inhibited? Slide OUT Room Failure to RetractCamping Camping Cleaning ExteriorMain Door Possible damageScreen Door StepChassis Operation InstructionsTires Tips on Tire Care Spare Tire Tire RotationTire Inflation PSI Cold Axle and Running Gear Assembly Install washer and spindle nut HOW to USE Your Electric Brakes Properly Typical Electronic ControllerReplacing Power Head Power Jack OptionMaintenance 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 DetectorLOW Voltage Detector TestFire Extinguisher 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 Sanitizing Water SYSTEM-SELF ContainedWater Pump and Filter While hooked to city water Aquajet Pump Optional Drain Valves SafariWater Heater Draining To Empty Fresh Water TankWinterizing and Storage Plumbing Water Heater Bypass Plumbing Deodorizers Drain and Waste SystemEmptying Tanks 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 Electronic Ignition Water HeaterRelieve the pressure without even realizing it 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