Airstream Excella 500 1973, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...ravel fun It contains information necessary to avoid problems Consult it when you have a question about your new Airstream It has been designed to aid you in knowing your trailer better Should you tra...

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Page 5: ...Winter Airstreaming 24 Storage and Winterizing 24 Exterior 28 Floor Plans 30 Interior 32 L P G System 38 Refrigerator 39 Micro Wave Oven 41 Range Oven 42 Furnace 44 Water Heater 46 Water System 47 Dr...

Page 6: ...it to Caravanner membership The Caravanner and the Blue Beret are the official Caravan Club publications The bi monthly Caravanner is for general dis tribution to owners and prospective buyers while t...

Page 7: ...lert to adverse bills governing travel trailers and have achieved much through the actions of the strong WBCCI National Legis lative Committee The Way of Life Department of the Air stream Company dedi...

Page 8: ...ed and certified by an inspector After the Airstream arrives on your dealer s lot all of these vital parts and systems are again tested When you take delivery of your new Airstream a factory trained t...

Page 9: ...es are likewise warranted for a period of two years from the date of purchase Any warranty defects will be corrected without cost upon return of the trailer or defective part to any Airstream factory...

Page 10: ...Inc 6915 14th St West Bradenton Florida SS O Indian River Trailer Sales 5855 U S Highway No 1 Cocoa Florida 32922 Indian River Trailer Sales Inc 5001 Sand Lake Road Route 528 Orlando Florida 32809 C...

Page 11: ...NEW YORK Atlantic Trailer Sales 1226 Fairport Road Fairport New York 14450 Callahan s Trailer Sales R D No 1 Route 15 Lindley New York 14858 Carson Rotary Service 321 Bridge Street Vestal New York 138...

Page 12: ...7 Stabmann Sales Company 3336 Austin Highway San Antonio Texas 78233 VIRGINIA American Trailer Sales Co Inc 7904 Richmond Highway Alexandria Virginia 22306 Bay Camping Inc 3157 Bonney Road Virginia Be...

Page 13: ...7 Pop rivets and gun 8 Battery booster cables 9 Tire gauge up to 100 lbs P S I 10 Hitch ball lube 11 Small bi directional spirit level 12 Heavy duty turn signal flasher 13 Hydraulic jack for trailer...

Page 14: ...t per cubic inch of engine dis placement with 15 pounds per cubic inch considered optimal For example with a 31 Airstream weighing 6500 pounds totally loaded for travel and a car with 400 cubic inch d...

Page 15: ...y trailer brakes later The controller will hold this setting A selective resistor to match the weight of your trailer to the controller should be installed on the fire wall of your engine compartment...

Page 16: ...er from tow car remove wire loop from the frame do not remove pin from switch because this will apply the trailer brakes Airstream recommends that your brake system be checked and adjusted by a Certif...

Page 17: ...t regions use tire covers to prevent ultra violet deterioration To change a tire with a jack a 3 aluminum pad is provided on all trailers just to the rear of the wheels and beneath the frame to indica...

Page 18: ...l The object is to adjust the tension on the load leveling bars so that the car and trailer are held up about 1 higher at the hitch ball than before the bars were attached This will result in the best...

Page 19: ...ur trailer with the jack down or the dolly wheel on Check that the fold away step is up and that the main door is completely closed and locked for towing If it is not locked the constant vibration of...

Page 20: ...sible to signal pull onto the shoulder and let them pass Your Airstream is designed to be towed easily at any legal speed so if you are not careful you may be inclined to forget it is there Your car b...

Page 21: ...and gravel thrown back by your tires will dent and scratch the aluminum finish of your Airstream To prevent this use masking tape to secure heavy sheets of card board to the lower front end of the tr...

Page 22: ...nd trailer in a straight line back up slowly and turn the bottom of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go Watch out the window or in the mirror until the rear of the trailer i...

Page 23: ...ns for just this purpose Book lets are available which list these dumping stations When stopping for the night your Airstream is built to be safely parked in any spot that is relatively level and wher...

Page 24: ...of 2 x 6 boards about four feet long and tapered at both ends See photo We do not recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling Trailer Leveling Spirit Level Level from front to rear by disconnecting...

Page 25: ...y see pages 47 and 54 for water and electrical system details To stow the electrical and water cable when leaving unlatch the access cover unhook the electrical cable from its connection give a slight...

Page 26: ...ounty parks CALIFORNIA MSL 55 mph OS Not permitted DOG Allowed if leased COLORADO MSL 60 mph open highway 40 mph open mountain hwy OS Not permitted DOG Permitted if leased in state and county parks CO...

Page 27: ...L 65 mph days 55 mph nights OS Emergency parking only DOG Permitted if leashed and proof of rabies innoculation not permitted in Long Island and Palisades state parks NORTH CAROLINA MSL 55 mph OS Perm...

Page 28: ...dle For more detailed information on the battery see page 56 4 Minimize use of electricity if 110 volt power source is not available 5 Your Airstream has forced air heating in the holding tank and tru...

Page 29: ...ns valves and faucets still open This will force any remaining water from the water heater and remove any water which may be trapped in low areas 7 Pour a cup of antifreeze Glycol into the lavatory si...

Page 30: ...w 29 6 Cluster lights 64 7 L P G tanks and regulator 38 8 Electric jack 14 9 Coupler 14 No Description Page No 10a Battery compartment rear bath 56 10b Battery compartment ctr bath 56 11 120 volt outl...

Page 31: ...r 39 20 Safety chains 14 29a Waste outlet center bath 50 21 Radio antenna 29 29b Waste outlet rear hath 50 22 Clearance light 64 30 Battery charger optional 57 23 T V antenna 29 31 Water heater access...

Page 32: ...minum For small areas of damage to the acrylic protective coating or where oxidation is beginning to occur remove all traces of the acrylic coating with a good grade of lacquer solvent and then thorou...

Page 33: ...the thermo pane storm windows will not be required for winter operation and will improve the efficiency of the air conditioning system This also elimin ates the need to remove the screens in order to...

Page 34: ...en 41 9 Refrigerator 39 30 No Description Page No 10 Front lounge 32 11 Safe deposit box 37 12 Waste outlet 50 13 Battery 56 14 Univolt 55 15 Bed light 36 16 Micro wave oven 41 17 Air conditioner 34 1...

Page 35: ...outlet 50 13 Sink 5 Battery charger optional 57 14 Water tank inlet 6 Micro wave oven 41 15 Furnace 7 Refrigerator 39 16 Range Oven 8 Front lounge 32 17 Battery 9 Safe deposit box 37 18 Univolt Page...

Page 36: ...he bedding as tightly as possible towards the back wall Raise the rear cushion to its normal position To make fixed twin beds lift mattress slight ly pull it away from the wall and then tuck bedding i...

Page 37: ...city power This light and the polarity warning light are your checks on a proper 120 volt connection The Thermometer indicates the outside tem perature and the minimum and maximum temperatures reached...

Page 38: ...e temperature is 90 or less and expected to continue set speed to LO To shut down Set main switch to OFF Shut off to clean or replace the filter Remove brush off loose lint run water through filter or...

Page 39: ...the table to the wall All the drawers and shelves are removable allowing you storage flexibility and ease of packing and unpacking Wardrobe catches are self locking and they may be opened by sliding...

Page 40: ...t two tone door bell is installed on the forward side of the main door with the chimes located under the credenza The lavatory bowl counter top tub or shower pan in your Airstream bathroom are made of...

Page 41: ...volt and 12 volt outlets are located below the medicine com partment on the roadside of the unit The medicine chest in the center bath is to the left of the lavatory with the 120 volt and 12 volt out...

Page 42: ...and when the tank being used is depleted the regulator automatically switches to the full tank An indicator on the regulator points toward the tank being used to give you a visual reminder when one ta...

Page 43: ...tic pilot and keep it out for 15 seconds Then turn the flint knob E counterclockwise with a rapid movement This will create a spark which lights the burner 3 After the burner is lit which can be seen...

Page 44: ...electric thermostat G controls the tempera ture during electric operation Be sure to make the temperature setting on the correct thermostat The following are some trouble shooting tips for emergency u...

Page 45: ...minutes longer Please read your cooking guide carefully It will help you learn about your new Litton Electronic Oven quickly IMPORTANT Safety and Maintenance Instructions Your new Litton Micro Wave Ov...

Page 46: ...ase air Problem Orange flame caused by small filings in new burners or dust in air Clean burners Problem Burner fails to light Usually too much air Note To adjust air gas mixture rotate the sleeve beh...

Page 47: ...he OFF position Heater Pilot Adjustment 1 Replace Control Knob and turn to the 300 degree setting on the Control Knob Dial This opens the thermostatic valve in the thermostat and allows gas to flow th...

Page 48: ...rom the furnace as well as forcing the combustion gases from the heat exchanger To turn the furnace off for an extended period of time turn the thermostat A to its OFF setting and turn the manual gas...

Page 49: ...n the burner As the furnace was tested at the factory before shipment it may be found that the primary air is already in proper adjust ment However adjustments may vary from one location to another du...

Page 50: ...enough gas The flame should be about 1 4 inch in vertical height when the water in the tank is cold and the burner is off 1 4 to 3 8 inch in horizontal length when the tank is warm A large orange flam...

Page 51: ...dy for use If you are staying for some time where city water is available drain the water storage tank The drain valve is accessible through a hole in the floor below the galley sink Be sure to refill...

Page 52: ...lly Byam Stores The quality of the water never varies even at the end of the filter pack life however as the minute pores slowly fill up with impurities this will gradually reduce the rate of flow unt...

Page 53: ...ct the Water through the Brush Manville Dishmaster 5 When finished washing dishes turn off your faucet valves and replace the Dish washing Handle into its holder in back of the spout The Holder is spr...

Page 54: ...n the tank is full sewage cannot be emptied from the toilet bowl In models with a central control panel watch the tank level indicator To empty the tank attach the sewer hose by pressing the bayonet f...

Page 55: ...ar trunk compartment Replace the plug after using the fitting The sewer hose is stored in the rear bumper compartment Rinse out the sewer line before storing The Aqua Magic toilet employs a new prin c...

Page 56: ...and empty the tank every few days or whenever it becomes almost full Only by sending a large volume of liquid through the holding tank at a time will toilet paper and other solids completely wash away...

Page 57: ...y plus miles per hour and the engine exhaust reaches proper temperature for waste des truction the pump is actuated to withdraw the wastes from the holding tank and transfer it through the connection...

Page 58: ...Outlet or grounding In some older parks and other locations where three pronged outlets are not available take certain precautions to insure proper grounding and polarity 1 Attach the three pronged pl...

Page 59: ...d under the bathroom lavatory top In the event of failure of a 120 volt circuit check your circuit breaker first While you are connected to the 120 volt receptacle the wiring is protected by circuit b...

Page 60: ...ity may be determined by inspecting the battery post which is grounded on the tow vehicle since it must always match the trailer For example if negative pole of the tow vehicle is grounded the polarit...

Page 61: ...1 cylinder Fuel Propane gas Normal Fuel Consumption at rated load 0 9 lb hr Generator combination starter DC generator Rated Voltage 2000 rpm 15 Amperes 2000 rpm 20 Ground Negative only Remote Control...

Page 62: ...when engine is warm 2 Keep batteries in a well charged condition 3 Partially restrict cool air flow if necessary but use care to avoid overheating Extremely Dusty or Dirty Conditions 1 Keep unit clea...

Page 63: ...e polyurethane type air cleaner B must normally be cleaned every 25 hours more often if the engine runs rich and emits black smoky exhaust due to clogged air cleaner element To service the air cleaner...

Page 64: ...Electrical Outlet Locations Rear Bath A 120V A 12V 0 Telephone Jack O T V Jack Center Bath...

Page 65: ...rom wiring diagrams check the circuit for defective wiring lamps or motors 5 Replace battery and fuse 6 Make proper connections replace fuse Dim lights or sluggish fan motor 7 25 or 50 cycle power som...

Page 66: ...Car Trailer Electrical Connector Polarity of trailer battery must match polarity of car battery e g If negative pole of car battery is grounded negative pole of trailer battery must be grounded 62...

Page 67: ...r Battery neg D Circuit ftl E Circuit ft2 F Circuit ft3 G Circuit ft4 H Negative Load J Power On Light K Ammeter L AGU 40 amp Fuse M AGU 50 amp Fuse N SFE 20 amp Fuse P SFE 4 amp Fuse Q Printed Circui...

Page 68: ...n 5 0 Toilet Exhaust Fan 2 0 Reading Lights Living Room 1383 1 6 each bulb Bedroom 1141 1 6 each bulb Main Door Light 1141 1 6 Ceiling Light 6 Bulbs Living Room Galley 1141F 1 6 each bulb Bedroom Bath...

Page 69: ...fuse Trailer Battery Fuse Univolt AGU 50 amp fuse Trailer Battery Fuse Nxt to Univolt AGU 50 amp fuse Power On Circuit Univolt SFE 4 amp fuse Ammeter Nxt to Univolt SFE 4 amp fuse Stereo Radio Fader C...

Page 70: ...ntenna is pointed forward and dipoles closed 11 Adjust car mirrors 12 Pull forward some 50 ft test brakes and check site for forgotten objects and cleanliness Home 1 Leave key with your neighbor 2 Sto...

Page 71: ...light with fresh batteries in the glove compartment 6 Pack the trunk so that you can reach the tools and spare tire without completely unpacking 7 Keep sharp or hard articles securely packed wherever...

Page 72: ...sehold oil Hitch Ball Latch X Lubricate with engine motor oil Hitch Jack X Lubricate with light household oil put oil can spout up under handle and allow oil to run down post LPG Hold Down Knob X Lubr...

Page 73: ...Maintenance Record Date Mileage Address Dealer Service Performed Remarks...