Airstream Flying Cloud 2020, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2020 Flying Cloud Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...publication approval If and when new materials and production techniques are developed that can improve the quality of its product or material substitutions are necessary due to availability Airstrea...

Page 3: ...5 5 Electrical 5 7 Entertainment Systems 5 11 Appliances 5 12 EXTERIOR 6 1 Cleaning 6 2 General Information and Operation 6 3 TOWING 7 1 Tow Vehicle 7 2 Brakes 7 2 Towing Tips and Information 7 5 MAIN...

Page 4: ...2020 Flying Cloud NOTES...

Page 5: ...ncluded with this manual to be more detailed All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication...

Page 6: ...2020 Flying Cloud 1 2 Introduction NOTES...

Page 7: ...2 Chemical Sensitivity 2 2 Formaldehyde 2 3 Ventilation 2 3 Do Not Smoke 2 3 Medical Advice 2 3 ALARMS AND DETECTORS 2 3 Smoke Alarm 2 3 Carbon Monoxide Detector 2 4 This Carbon Monoxide Detector Is...

Page 8: ...ity of your vehicle Refer to Section 8 Maintenance for tire care and safety information Also be sure to read the Tire Safety Manual Addendum included with your owner s packet Appliances and Equipment...

Page 9: ...ct to proper ventilation of your trailer please do not hesitate to contact your dealer or Airstream Ventilation To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off gassing it is of utmost importance th...

Page 10: ...Do not open or tamper with the alarm as this could cause malfunction The alarm will not protect against the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning when the batteries are dead or missing The alarm will only...

Page 11: ...ected WARNING Test units used in RVs after the vehicle has been in storage before each trip and once a week while in use Failure to test units used in RV s as described may remove your protection Liqu...

Page 12: ...repair technician has corrected the problem and certified the system as safe WARNING It is not recommended that the detector be disconnected from the battery during periods of storage There is a smal...

Page 13: ...ream Limited Warranty Excludes 3 4 Normal Wear 3 4 Accident 3 4 Abuse 3 5 Chemical Gassing 3 5 Exposure 3 5 Overload 3 5 SERVICE 3 5 Reporting Safety Defects 3 6 CAMPING 3 6 Suggested Pre Travel Check...

Page 14: ...repairs to the defect OR if the defect is incurable have Airstream pay diminution in value damages The repair remedy and the back up remedy must both be exhausted and these remedies Limited Warranty P...

Page 15: ...in a timely manner Failure to use reasonable efforts to mitigate damage caused by defects Failure must fail to fulfill their essential purpose before you can seek any legal or equitable relief This li...

Page 16: ...pairs at its authorized Airstream dealers and repairs at the Airstream factory may not be immediately available Therefore you may encounter delays in scheduling repairs and or completion of repairs Al...

Page 17: ...em axle trailer There are limits to the amount of load that can be safely transported depending upon speed and road conditions and reasonable cause to believe these factors have been exceeded could vo...

Page 18: ...d vents 4 Lock all interior cabinet doors 5 Latch refrigerator door Seal containers first 6 Hold down or stack securely all loose hard and sharp objects 7 Fasten sliding and foldette doors 8 Drain toi...

Page 19: ...batteries that supply 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...

Page 20: ...ng a tire always place the lifting jack under the main frame rail A label is provided to indicate the proper position for the jack Never use stabilizing jacks to lift the trailer Refer to Section 8 Ma...

Page 21: ...tural materials such as wood products and fabrics Protect your investment by understanding the potential risks that mold imposes Contributing Factors To Mold Growth For mold growth to occur temperatur...

Page 22: ...ve gallons of water in the sewage holding tank using the black tank flush inlet This will spray the interior of the tank with water and help prevent solids from building up in the sewage holding tank...

Page 23: ...avatory Drain 3 Shower Drain 4 Toilet Drain 28 ft Model 1 2 4 3 1 Galley Drain 2 Lavatory Drain 3 Shower Drain 4 Toilet Drain 25FB Model 3 4 2 1 1 Galley Drain 2 Lavatory Drain 3 Shower Drain 4 Toilet...

Page 24: ...er source whenever possible Leave cabinet doors wardrobes and bed doors partially open to allow warm air to circulate around plumbing lines and fixtures Insulate and or wrap your exterior water lines...

Page 25: ...hould be checked before each trip and the latches lubricated with WD 40 or an equivalent lubricant every six months WARNING Read the directions on the fire extinguisher carefully If you have any doubt...

Page 26: ...2020 Flying Cloud 3 14 General Information NOTES...

Page 27: ...ud 4 2 23FB Flying Cloud 4 2 25RB Flying Cloud 4 2 25FB Flying Cloud 4 2 26 Flying Cloud 4 3 27FB Flying Cloud 4 3 28 Flying Cloud 4 3 30 Flying Cloud 4 3 30 Bunk Flying Cloud 4 4 SPECIFICATIONS 4 4 S...

Page 28: ...Floor Plans And Specifications 4 2 2020 Flying Cloud Floor Plans 23CB Flying Cloud 23FB Flying Cloud 25RB Flying Cloud 25FB Flying Cloud...

Page 29: ...Floor Plans And Specifications 2020 Flying Cloud 4 3 26 Flying Cloud 27FB Flying Cloud 28 Flying Cloud 30 Flying Cloud...

Page 30: ...19 19 19 19 Hitch Weight with LP Batteries 654 720 467 835 837 903 791 899 899 903 GVWR lb 6000 6000 6000 7300 7300 7600 7600 7600 8800 8800 UBW lb 4761 4761 4806 5600 5503 5973 5868 5979 6517 6557 N...

Page 31: ...front roadside of your trailer are the Tire and Loading and Vehicle Manufacturing tags The Tire and Loading information tag lists the Size and Cold Inflation Pressure of the tires on your vehicle the...

Page 32: ...2020 Flying Cloud 4 6 Floor Plans And Specifications NOTES...

Page 33: ...Lines and Tanks 5 6 Drain and Waste System 5 6 Toilet 5 6 Deodorizers 5 6 Faucets 5 7 Galley Faucet 5 7 Lavatory Faucet 5 7 Faucet Cleaning and Care 5 7 ELECTRICAL 5 7 Battery 12 Volt System Informati...

Page 34: ...d Rain Sensor 5 14 Cleaning Instructions 5 14 Furnace 5 14 Ducted Roof System 5 14 Microwave Ovens 5 14 Range 5 14 Refrigerator 5 15 Operation 5 15 SeeLevel II Monitor Panel 5 15 To Read a Water or Se...

Page 35: ...ap and water For stubborn stains wipe with isopropyl rubbing alcohol as soon as possible Sanitize using a disinfectant such as a 5 1 water bleach solution Air dry or dry quickly with a hair dryer on w...

Page 36: ...the supports located on the dinette seats Once in position the table tops should sit flush with the dinette seats The backrests of the dinette can be placed over the table tops to complete the conver...

Page 37: ...sure at some campgrounds may be low The water pump can be turned on to assist the city water hookup pressure Be sure there is some water in the fresh water tank The pump will only use the water that i...

Page 38: ...in valves and fresh water tank drain valves The valves are in line or petcock type valves Refer to Section 8 Maintenance for necessary drain valve locations and draining procedures of fresh water line...

Page 39: ...nd then to the rest of the trailer Open the decorative door on the front of the converter to access the panel and its fuses A 12 volt layout diagram is shown in Section 8 Maintenance If you replace a...

Page 40: ...r will cause an automatic shutoff to activate Removing the load will allow the inverter to reset Converter Flying Cloud models have the converter installed below the refrigerator wardrobe pantry or be...

Page 41: ...a voltage of 13 2 When the converter senses a demand by turning on lights the converter automatically returns to absorption mode 12 Volt Power Circuits The current in the converter system is 12 volts...

Page 42: ...de exterior wall between the wheels and above the wheel well Converter The converter system is a transformer designed to maintain constant output voltages regardless of the variances that occur in cit...

Page 43: ...y be watched Each GFCI circuit breaker is calibrated to trip with a ground current of 5 milliamperes or more Since most persons can feel as little as 2 milliamperes a distinct shock may be felt if the...

Page 44: ...ually associated with older or poorly maintained trailer parks Parking your trailer so the power cord can be plugged into a receptacle close to the fuse or circuit breaker box can alleviate low voltag...

Page 45: ...ed it should be as short and heavy as possible to provide the most current If high temperatures are expected make an effort to park in a shaded area Starting the air conditioner early in the morning a...

Page 46: ...igerator is operated out of level when the vehicle is not moving liquid ammonia will accumulate in portions of the evaporator tubing This Thermostat and Rain Sensor The fan is equipped with a built in...

Page 47: ...the level information in percent of full on a three digit LED display When the front panel button for a particular tank is pressed the display powers up and displays the level for that tank If the bu...

Page 48: ...splay will show the battery voltage on the LED display 2 If no other button is pressed then the display will shut down after about 5 seconds If the BATT button is held down the display will continuous...

Page 49: ...d for some time and air may have filled the lines The system will go into safety lockout after 3 failed ignition attempts before the air is expelled If this happens the red indicator light will come o...

Page 50: ...2020 Flying Cloud 5 18 Interior NOTES...

Page 51: ...ards 6 4 Wrap Protectors 6 4 Awning 6 4 Exterior Shower 6 4 City Water Hookup 6 4 Shoreline Power Supply 6 5 Remote Generator Hookup 6 5 TV Satellite Inlets and Receptacle Outlets 6 5 Hitch Coupler 6...

Page 52: ...oating that cannot be removed by normal washing procedures Airstream recommends using DX 330 Acryli Clean made by PPG Industries Follow all directions and warnings on the product container Acryli Clea...

Page 53: ...t be secured If it is not locked the constant vibration of travel may cause the door to open resulting in possible damage Screen Door The screen door is secured to the main door by a slide bolt type l...

Page 54: ...it replaced if it begins to wear thin LED light strips have been installed with your awning providing accent lighting The LED lights are operated by a dimmer switch located just inside the entry door...

Page 55: ...30 amp service The system includes an automatic transfer switch to prevent a power overload if a generator is started while the trailer s 120 volt shoreline is plugged into a 30 amp service The transf...

Page 56: ...The end play is essential to the longevity of the bearing s service life Refer to Section 8 Maintenance for Nev R Lube Bearing inspection Power Jack A switch located on the bottom of the housing opera...

Page 57: ...and in most cases goes completely unnoticed If however an appliance is left on or there is a leak or open flow in the system the bypass pressure will not be able to equalize and allow the flow limitin...

Page 58: ...ould be used 3 Turn the large clamping T handle counterclockwise until the hold down bracket is loosened enough to be able to remove the tank If your trailer is equipped with a gas tank cover the T ha...

Page 59: ...l reads DO NOT FILL CONTAINER S TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY Overfilling the LPG container can result in uncontrolled gas flow which can cause fire or explosion A properly filled container will...

Page 60: ...2020 Flying Cloud 6 10 Exterior NOTES...

Page 61: ...ualizing Hitch Load Distribution 7 5 Wireless Observation System 7 5 TOWING TIPS AND INFORMATION 7 5 Tracking Observation 7 5 General Information 7 5 Cooling System Overload 7 6 Downhill and Non level...

Page 62: ...load you must pull Consolidate items in shelves lockers and in the refrigerator It is better to have one full and one empty locker than two half empty ones Special care must be taken not to overload t...

Page 63: ...ake it to a public scales Weigh each axle of your vehicle Refer to your axle weight and tire limits to see if you are within a safe range Total all axle weights ensuring you are below the Gross Vehicl...

Page 64: ...athroom scales on the ground in line with the trailer hitch jack as shown It should be so spaced that a short piece of pipe or other round piece will lay exactly one foot from the centerline of the ja...

Page 65: ...will allow you to see what is behind you while towing and provide visibility when backing up the trailer NOTE Carefully read and understand all manufacturer s instructions provided in your owner s pac...

Page 66: ...y the trailer brakes only This will bring the tow vehicle and trailer back into a single line Chains do not help trailer wheels Off Road Towing When driving in mud and sand let the momentum carry the...

Page 67: ...he trailer wheels when stopping on a hill or slope Leaving your tow vehicle in gear is not enough for standstill safety Do not use trailer brakes as parking brakes Controlling Sway or Fishtailing Sway...

Page 68: ...wheel as straight as possible until stability is regained 3 Do not jam on the brakes or attempt to press on the accelerator to speed your way out of the fishtailing Both actions make the situation wo...

Page 69: ...K 8 9 Replacing Power Head 8 9 Power Jack Maintenance 8 9 Breakaway Switch 8 10 BATTERY LEAD ACID 8 10 Battery Amp Draw and Testing 8 10 Battery Cleaning 8 10 Battery Storage 8 11 WATER PUMP 8 11 Wate...

Page 70: ...Lug Nuts Torque Aluminum wheels to 110 ft lbs Steel wheels to 100 ft lbs Breakaway Switch Pull pin and lubricate with household oil See further instructions in this section 7 Way Plug Spray with cont...

Page 71: ...Most Exterior Lighting is LED and a replacement fixture will be required Interior 12 Volt Lighting Reading Light PN 512719 LED Light Wet Location PN 512478 LED Spot Light w Frosted Lens PN 512936 LED...

Page 72: ...r PN 690323 322 Range Hood PN 512210 100 Touch up Caulking Caulk Seamfil White PN 360301 02 Fil Stik Black PN 28431W 01 Fil Stik Grey PN 28431W 02 Fil Stik White PN 28431W 03 Fil Stik Light Maple PN 2...

Page 73: ...y and or death WARNING Never attempt to change any tire on the trailer without securely chocking the trailer s remaining wheels Never position yourself in a manner where a raised trailer can come down...

Page 74: ...pressures a special gauge will be required designed for larger tires Do not bleed air from warm tires to reduce pressure buildup Do not inflate tires to cold PSI rating beyond rim specifications How O...

Page 75: ...that is needed for my trailer and will it fit properly inside the wheel well Will the overall diameter difference affect the braking system Is the increase in air pressure compatible with the maximum...

Page 76: ...lug nut safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible Put up warning devices Remove the lug caps and check the tightness of all the lug nuts Tighten all lug nuts to the specified torque using a torque w...

Page 77: ...es Due to normal brake lining wear the brakes and the controller setting should be checked and readjusted every six months or 10 000 miles whichever comes first Power Jack Replacing Power Head 1 Disco...

Page 78: ...ter than 12 8 volts A typical load test should be 3 times the amp hour for 15 seconds At the end of 15 seconds the voltage of the battery should stay above 9 6 volts If the battery cannot reach a full...

Page 79: ...wardrobe The bottom cabinet panel is held on with a pressure catch and pulls off for access The 26 ft water pump is located under the wardrobe cabinet The cabinet has a removable front panel for acce...

Page 80: ...odels use the petcock type drain valve located on the freshwater tank pan described above Be sure to watch closely and turn the pump off when the tank runs dry Pump damage can occur if the pump runs d...

Page 81: ...outlet and rotate clockwise until it feels solid and secure Attach the outlet end of the hose to the sewage outlet making sure that the hose is placed so it will drain completely Pull the main dump va...

Page 82: ...seals of your toilet and dump valve Also do not use any dish detergent or abrasive cleaners All products should be marked as approved for ABS drainage systems Winterizing and Storage When storing you...

Page 83: ...frozen could seriously damage the tanks Plan ahead and have this done at a dump station 12 Remove the batteries from your trailer and store in a cool dry place where there is no danger of freezing It...

Page 84: ...check the fit of your main door before and after extending the stabilizers The fit of the main door can be affected if the trailer is not level side to side and front to back Windows Sticking Windows...

Page 85: ...Maintenance 2020 Flying Cloud 8 17 22 22 Electrical Diagrams 12 Volt Main Schematic...

Page 86: ...ptacle 1 5 Amps F Blu Ray Player Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps G Dinette Receptacle 1 5 Amps G Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps H Living Area TV Receptacle 1 5 Amps H Living Area TV Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps J...

Page 87: ...Blu Ray Player Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps H Dinette Receptacle 1 5 Amps H Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp J Water Heater Wired Direct 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 15 Amp GFCI K Refrigerator Rece...

Page 88: ...5 Amp K Water Heater Wired Direct 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 15 Amp GFCI L Refrigerator Receptacle 2 7 Amps M Bathroom Receptacle 1 5 Amps M Bathroom Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps N RS Bedroom Receptacle 1 5 Amps...

Page 89: ...Amp K Water Heater Wired Direct 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 15 Amp GFCI L CS Bedroom NS Receptacle 1 5 Amps L CS Bedroom NS Recept CSA 1 0 Amps M Bathroom Receptacle 1 5 Amps M Bathroom Receptacle CSA 1 0 Am...

Page 90: ...cle 1 5 Amps K Bedroom TV Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 5 20 Amp 15 Amp CSA L Water Heater Wired Direct 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 20 Amp GFCI 15 Amp CSA M Galley Receptacle 1 5 Amps M Galley Receptacle CS...

Page 91: ...mps Circuit 5 15 Amp L Water Heater Wired Direct 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 15 Amp GFCI M Galley Receptacle 1 5 Amps M Galley Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps N Outside Receptacle 1 5 Amps N Outside Receptacle CSA 1...

Page 92: ...s L RS Living Area Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps M Dinette Receptacle 1 5 Amps M Dinette Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps N Outside Receptacle 1 5 Amps N Outside Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps P Bathroom Receptacle 1 5 Amp...

Page 93: ...acle 1 5 Amps G Outside Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps H Galley Endpanel Receptacle 1 5 Amps H Galley Endpanel Recept CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 4 20 Amp J Rear Air Conditioner 16 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp K Microwa...

Page 94: ...alley Endpanel Recept CSA 1 0 Amps G Outside Receptacle 1 5 Amps G Outside Receptacle CSA 1 0 Amps H Refrigerator Receptacle 2 7 Amps Circuit 4 20 Amp J Bedroom Air Conditioner 16 0 Amps Circuit 5 15...

Page 95: ...tacle CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 4 20 Amp 15 Amp CSA K Rear Air Conditioner 16 0 Amps Circuit 5 20 Amp 15 Amp CSA L Microwave Receptacle 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 20 Amp 15 Amp CSA M Converter Wired Direct 8 0 Am...

Page 96: ...1 0 Amps G RS Bedroom Nightstand 1 5 Amps G RS Bedroom Nightstand CSA 1 0 Amps H Refrigerator Receptacle 2 7 Amps Circuit 4 20 Amp J Bedroom Air Conditioner 16 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp K 10A Limit Swit...

Page 97: ...Receptacle 1 5 Amps H CS Bedroom NS Recept CSA 1 0 Amps J RS Bedroom NS Receptacle 1 5 Amps J RS Bedroom NS Recept CSA 1 0 Amps K Refrigerator Receptacle 2 7 Amps L Galley Receptacle 1 5 Amps L Galley...

Page 98: ...ps J Galley Endpanel Recept CSA 1 0 Amps Circuit 4 20 Amp K Rear Air Conditioner 16 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp L Microwave Receptacle 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 20 Amp 15 Amp CSA M Converter Wired Direct 8 0 Am...

Page 99: ...Amps Circuit 4 20 Amp H Rear Air Conditioner 16 0 Amps Circuit 5 15 Amp J Microwave Receptacle 12 0 Amps Circuit 6 15 Amp K Converter Wired Direct 8 0 Amps L CS Nightstand Receptacle 1 5 Amps L CS Ni...

Page 100: ...ard 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout PLACE BREAKER LABEL HERE 15 CIR 2 CIR 3 MAIN NEUTRAL BUSS GROUND BUSS 8GA BARE COPPER CIR 1 20 15 30 15 15 CIR 4 CIR 5 15 TEST GFCI CIR 6 CIR 4 20 50 MAIN NEUTRAL BUS...

Page 101: ...tor display The best way to reach the Cat 5 cable is to remove the Seelevel Monitor The solar panel display can be mounted in the area near the Seelevel Monitor panel by routing the proper hole size T...

Page 102: ...Maintenance 8 34 2020 Flying Cloud Fresh Water Layouts Fresh Water Layout 23CB Flying Cloud...

Page 103: ...Maintenance 2020 Flying Cloud 8 35 Fresh Water Layout 23FB Flying Cloud...

Page 104: ...Maintenance 8 36 2020 Flying Cloud Fresh Water Layout 25RB Flying Cloud...

Page 105: ...Maintenance 2020 Flying Cloud 8 37 Fresh Water Layout 25FB Flying Cloud...

Page 106: ...Maintenance 8 38 2020 Flying Cloud Fresh Water Layout 26 Flying Cloud...

Page 107: ...Maintenance 2020 Flying Cloud 8 39 Fresh Water Layout 27FB Flying Cloud...

Page 108: ...Maintenance 8 40 2020 Flying Cloud Fresh Water Layout 28 Flying Cloud...

Page 109: ...Maintenance 2020 Flying Cloud 8 41 Fresh Water Layout 30 Flying Cloud...

Page 110: ...Maintenance 8 42 2020 Flying Cloud Fresh Water Layout 30 Bunk Flying Cloud...

Page 111: ...n my Airstream Answer Flying Cloud models will have the Interstate SRM 24 batteries installed Optional GPL 24T 5 Do you recommend using a surge protector when plugged into shore power Answer Your Airs...

Page 112: ...hould also make sure connections are tight on your TV 2 How do I receive TV audio through my overhead stereo speakers Answer TV must be on Locate the source button on your radio stereo Press Source Of...

Page 113: ...is hard to open is this normal Answer Your main door is designed differently than a flat surface door The door is over bent in order to apply more pressure at the top and bottom of the door for bette...

Page 114: ...2020 Flying Cloud 8 46 Maintenance NOTES...

Page 115: ...etectors 2 3 Door Lubrication 8 16 Lubrication and Adjustment 8 16 Main 6 3 Screen 6 3 Doors Rear Hatch and Screen 6 3 Draining System 5 6 Drain Valve Locations 8 11 E Electrical 5 7 Emergency Escape...

Page 116: ...Gear Assembly 6 6 S Safety 2 2 3 13 Controlling Sway Fishtailing 7 7 Stopped On a Hill 7 7 Service 3 5 Shoreline Power Supply 3 10 Solar System 5 16 Specifications 4 4 Step 6 3 Operation 6 3 T Tanks...

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