Airstream INTERNATIONAL CCD, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...A TRAILERING GUIDE AIRSTREAM OWNERS MANUAL INTERNATIONAL CCD...

Page 2: ...er feel you may be getting in over your head please see your dealer to have the repairs made A brief explanation of the operation of the appliances such as refrigerator furnace water heater and others...

Page 3: ...d tow vehicle resulting in serious injury or death Be sure to follow the instructions in this manual Mold See page C 9 There are mold and mold spores throughout the indoor and outdoor environment Ther...

Page 4: ...is also the by product of combustion and numerous household products such as some paints coatings and cosmetics However recreational vehicles are much smaller than your home and therefore the exchange...

Page 5: ...in the indoor air Please also follow the recommendations contained in Chapter 2 regarding tips to avoid condensation problems Many of the recommendations contained in Chapter 2 will assist in avoidin...

Page 6: ...INTRODUCTION 2008 INTERNATIONAL NOTES...

Page 7: ...RIOR Cleaning Chassis Windows Screens Power Jack Tires Axle and Running Gear Electric Brakes E INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES Fabric Care Flooring Fixtures Features Switches Storage Areas Smoke...

Page 8: ...rioration due to wear or exposure including but not limited to rust and cosmetic blemishes 4 Normal maintenance and service items including but not limited to light bulbs fuses lubricants sealants and...

Page 9: ...se and the date of original delivery 3 the name of the selling dealer and 4 the nature of the problem and the steps or service which have been performed AIRTREAM INC 419 West Pike Street P O Box 629 J...

Page 10: ...early failure for which Airstream cannot be held responsible Exposure Not unlike a car the steel parts of a trailer can and will rust if subjected to prolonged exposure to moisture salt air or corrosi...

Page 11: ...ler s lot all of these vital parts and systems are again tested When you take delivery of your new trailer you will receive a complete check out At that time a speci ed list of performance checks on y...

Page 12: ...y open an investigation and if it nds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between y...

Page 13: ...wheel lugs See Chart in Speci cation Section in this manual for wheel torque ratings EVERY 5 000 MILES OR 90 DAYS Exterior Door locks Lubricate with dry graphite Exterior Hinges Lubricate with light h...

Page 14: ...ilicone lubricant Exterior Wax Do not use an abrasive cleaner or wax Escape Window Lubricate latches with WD 40 EVERY YEAR Battery Clean neutralize and coat termi nals with petroleum jelly A Frame Ste...

Page 15: ...the lens The lens assembly has two grooves that must be aligned to the light xture before snapping the lens back into place WARNING Always replace the light bulb on an interior or exterior light xture...

Page 16: ...A WARRANTY AND SERVICE A 9 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED...

Page 17: ...l and one empty locker than two half empty ones Special care must be taken not to overload the front and rear ends of the trailer NOTE Be realistic when ordering heavy duty springs Only springs heavy...

Page 18: ...ight forward and spray the inside of the switch through the hole with an electric contact cleaner such as Spra Kleen and re insert pin A drop of light household oil on the groove near the base of the...

Page 19: ...ered abuse and is not covered by warranty TRAILER WEIGHT INFORMATION VIN OR SERIAL NUMBER GVWR GROSS VEHICULAR WEIGHT RATING IS THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THIS TRAILER WHEN FULLY LOADED IT INCLUDES ALL WEI...

Page 20: ...d unhitch tow vehicle and place the tongue hitch post on a scale The trailer must be properly loaded as de termined above with your allowable personal cargo and variable weights Used a scale such as a...

Page 21: ...pensate for this additional weight Refer to the vehicle s owner s manual for this information WARNING The tongue weight should he approximately 10 to 14 of the trailer s total weight Under no conditio...

Page 22: ...nt of the de ection or bending A little practice with your rig will teach you how far to pull the bar you may wish to mark the chain links that match your rig Always choose level ground for checking c...

Page 23: ...B B 7 TOWING Notes...

Page 24: ...cur brie y operating the controller separate from the vehicle brakes may help correct the situation Practice this maneuver on a clear highway Don t wait for an emergency then grope for the controller...

Page 25: ...ring the tow vehicle and trailer back into a single line Chains do not help trailer wheels CAUTION When driving in mud and sand let the momentum carry the rig through Apply power gently and use as lit...

Page 26: ...he tow vehicle and trailer by turning the steering wheel more sharply and then when they are in line straighten the steering wheel ALWAYS TRY TO BACK TO YOUR LEFT BECAUSE THE VISIBILITY IS MUCH BETTER...

Page 27: ...d bolt 12 Adjust tow vehicle mirrors 13 Pull forward some 50 ft test brakes and check site for forgotten objects and cleanliness WARNING WHEEL SEPARATION CAN OCCUR 1 On rst trip tighten wheel lugs at...

Page 28: ...6 Make a checklist of clothing for everyone and toilet articles 7 Prescribed medications 8 Birth certi cate Passport 9 Medical insurance cards Motoring Essentials 1 Display the tow vehicle and trailer...

Page 29: ...B B 13 TOWING NOTES...

Page 30: ...utside your escape window at every stop At each campsite make sure you have not parked in such a manner as to block the operation of the escape window by being too close to trees fences or other imped...

Page 31: ...ing 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 leve...

Page 32: ...ne easily by back ing the trailer up one or more 2 x 6 boards We do not recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling LEVEL FROM FRONT TO REAR by disconnecting the hitch from the tow vehicle putting...

Page 33: ...l minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system If hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pi...

Page 34: ...oom wall The 27 Front Bed model has the booster located on the wall in front of the refrigerator an outlet under the dinette and one on the curbside bedroom wall 28 ft model is under the dinette above...

Page 35: ...able dish into the Cable TV receptacle in the roadside rear underbelly compartment This feeds the dish signal to the input side of the faceplate 3 Install the satellite receiver input and output into...

Page 36: ...heat tape CAUTION If at any time the exterior temperature makes it dif cult to maintain temperature inside your trailer above the freezing mark all winterizing proce dures should be performed immediat...

Page 37: ...iler is not designed nor intended for permanent housing Use of this product for long term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature deterioration of structure interior nishes fabrics carpeting and...

Page 38: ...ill reduce the relative humidity Vents are located in the bathing and cooking areas and constant use is advised during food preparation and bathing even during colder weather Additionally opening a wi...

Page 39: ...ontrol devices Tongue weight The tongue weight should be between 10 to 15 of the total travel trailer weight See page xxx of this manual regarding the proper weight distribution of your recreation veh...

Page 40: ...these materials making them almost impossible to remove without heavy buf ng If asphalt remains on the trailer after washing use a small amount of kerosene on a rag and wipe the spots individually bei...

Page 41: ...w operation in the Camping section under Safety in this manual Clean your trailer windows the same way you clean the windows in your home Clean the seals with a damp cloth or mild detergent every thre...

Page 42: ...til handle snaps into closed position Figure 2 4 Extend jack to ground and lift car trailer combination 2 4 to insure coupler is se curely attached to tow ball Retract jack before towing 5 Insert padl...

Page 43: ...e housing cover should be removed and the gears inspected for proper lubrication Remove 4 screws and tap around the edges of the housing to free the cover DO NOT insert screwdriver blade this may dama...

Page 44: ...265 ASTM penetration or equivalent 11 Install inner bearing 12 Install new grease seal in hub or rotor using wooden or rawhide mallet 13 Install hub and drum on spindle 14 Install outer bearing 15 In...

Page 45: ...frame DO NOT REMOVE PIN FROM SWITCH BECAUSE THIS WILL APPLY THE TRAILER BRAKES WARNING Do not use breakaway switch for parking brake or leave the pin out for longer that a few minutes with the battery...

Page 46: ...out 3 feet long at its base Position the good tire on the ramp This will raise the at tire clear of the ground WARNING Never attempt to change any tire without securely chocking remaining wheels Never...

Page 47: ...ing proper tire in ation pressure is essential for both tire safety and performance Proper Tire In ation The level of air in your tires affects your vehicle s overall performance Not even the highest...

Page 48: ...beyond rim speci cations HOW OVERLOADING AFFECTS YOUR TIRES Tire pressure is what enables your RV tire to support loads Overloading your tires can have serious consequences for passengers and your RV...

Page 49: ...stop the vehicle at the side of the road as soon as possible Put up warming devices Remove the lug caps and check the tightness of all the lug nuts Tighten all lug nuts to the speci ed torque using a...

Page 50: ...ely 100 degrees F Rinse thoroughly in cold water to remove all of the soap Note Excessive soaking in non chlorine bleach can deteriorate sewing threads This method of cleaning may remove part of the w...

Page 51: ...as turpentine paint thinner or acetone Restore dulled areas by rubbing with an automotive type liquid cleaner then put the soft glow back into your berglass unit with a light applica tion of liquid wa...

Page 52: ...panel Once the switch is turned on the pump will run until the water pressure reaches about 65 psi At this point an internal pressure switch will shut it off When a faucet is open the water pressure w...

Page 53: ...from the system The battery will not be drained with the switch in the store position The converter will not charge the battery with the switch in the store position either The charge in the 12 volt b...

Page 54: ...ONTROL Model C Pushing test hush button reduces sensitivity for up to 15 minutes minimizing nuisance alarms FLASHING LIGHT Model E Pushing test button turns ashing safety light on Very thick smoke may...

Page 55: ...e smoke alarms are economical devices they contain precision electronic components that are precisely calibrated The manufacturer must do repairs REPLACING THE BATTERY The smoke alarm will beep once a...

Page 56: ...the smoke alarm back on the mounting bracket See section HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARM 3 Using long nose pliers grab the head of the locking pin and insert into hole located on the side of the smoke...

Page 57: ...tector be disconnected from the battery during periods of storage There is a small heater on the sensor of the device which burns away impurities in the air during periods of normal use During periods...

Page 58: ...provided in the SCREEN RETAINING SPLINE so it can be rapidly removed Take hold of the loop and pull the rubber spline out of the screen frame The window screen can then be easily pushed out WARNING C...

Page 59: ...od or MP3 player is plugged into CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM The following information is highlights from the folder provided by the alarm manufac turer The folder with more detailed information is containe...

Page 60: ...be present even if nothing is seen or smelled by the user Room spaces should be well ventilated when household cleaning supplies are used as these may cause a false alarm Alarm should be tested once p...

Page 61: ...amplify the above situations 2 Extended use of un vented fuel burning devices 3 Temperature increase that can trap exhaust gases near the ground SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING These symptoms a...

Page 62: ...limiting device will supply normal ow to the system Equalization occurs in approximately 5 seconds and in most cases goes completely unnoticed If however an appliance is left on or there is a leak or...

Page 63: ...inder now becomes the reserve LPG BOTTLES The following step by step procedure gives you the proper method of removing and installing these bottles 1 Rotate the black lever all the way over towards th...

Page 64: ...r LP tanks must be lled as directed by the tank manu facturer Instructions are located on a decal near the ll valve The decal must not be defaced WARNING Your LP tank must be and can only be placed in...

Page 65: ...long periods of time WARNING Portable fuel burning equipment including wood and char coal grills and stoves shall not be used inside the recreational vehicle The use of this equipment inside the recre...

Page 66: ...be turned off when hooked up to city water supply and when you leave your Airstream unattended WATER PUMP AND STRAINER Water pump and strainer are located 22 ft is located below the range Open the ga...

Page 67: ...tion water bleach into the tank and ll the tank with potable water 4 Open all faucets Hot Cold allowing the water to run until the distinct odor of chlorine is detected 5 The standard solution must ha...

Page 68: ...pelled and you get a steady ow of water at the faucet Once a steady ow is achieved at one faucet the others should be opened long enough to expel the air in the lines going to them CAUTION Hydrogen ga...

Page 69: ...usage instructions enclosed any scour pad or scrub sponge before use CAUTION Do not use pads or sponges that speci cally do not recom mend use for cleaning polished services CAUTION Many pads or spong...

Page 70: ...old water lines To Empty Fresh Water Tank On the 22 ft 23 ft 25 ft 27 ft and 28 ft models a large valve on the fresh water tank pan under the trailer drains the water fresh tank The water tank drain v...

Page 71: ...n both spray units and store 5 Turn the pump switch OFF after all water has been removed from the storage tank 6 Remove outlet hose from water pump 7 Disconnect the water pump inlet connection and tur...

Page 72: ...tifreeze container turn the pump switch on and run the water pump until the antifreeze solution lls all water lines Flush toilet Work hand shower spray while holding down in tub 7 Shut off the pump an...

Page 73: ...ombat odor but also stimulate the bacteria that works to dissolve the solids in your tank Monitor Panel Check your monitor panel frequently When the MAIN HOLDING TANK BLACK is completely full sewage c...

Page 74: ...eezing temperatures use a winterizing solution designed for RV use Follow the directions on the container Drain Systems Cleaning The only cleaning agents that can be used without causing harm to the s...

Page 75: ...water ushes down the side of the bowl Water will continue to run into the bowl for a short time after the pedal is released CAUTION When you dump the bowl of the toilet make sure all paper and solids...

Page 76: ...en to the rest of the trailer Open the brown decorative door on the front of the converter under the dinette to access the panel and its fuses A 12 volt layout diagram is shown later in this section B...

Page 77: ...imum battery capacity on the charge and the discharge the bat tery terminals and the inside portion of the cable connector should be scraped or brushed until both of these surfaces are shiny bright Th...

Page 78: ...r through the seven way connector Your tow vehicle s voltage regulator controls the charge rate It is important to keep the seven way connector clean One method is to use Spra Kleen Whenever possible...

Page 79: ...our RV distribution panel to make sure they are on If the breaker is tripped follow the instructions to reset the breakers If the breaker trips again consult an electrician or certi ed RV technician C...

Page 80: ...em In AGM sealed batteries the acid is absorbed between the plates and immobilized by a very ne berglass mat No silica gel is necessary This glass mat absorbs and immobilizes the acid while still keep...

Page 81: ...crank in the Down direction until resis tance is noted Antenna is now locked in travel position Checking Operation 1 Tune TV receiver to nearest station and rotate an tenna for best picture and sound...

Page 82: ...setscrew from rotating gear housing as shown Spray lu bricant into hole and around edges of gear housing Rotate gear housing until lubricant coats bearing surfaces and antenna rotates freely Wireless...

Page 83: ...TV circuit when in use To install a satellite system use the following procedure 1 Remove the jumper wire from the coax faceplate 2 Hook a portable dish into the exterior Cable TV receptacle This fee...

Page 84: ...the solar panel are connected to the positive and negative wires yellow and green of the pre wire system 2 A Cat 5 patch cord for the solar panel display runs from the battery buss bar to an area just...

Page 85: ...he MicroPulse System will calculate and accurately display the tank level in 1 8 increment A single sensor is installed on the sidewall of each tank near the bottom via a 3 4 female NPT spin in thread...

Page 86: ...D 7 8 to Full NOTE The steel LP tanks on the International Trailer Models do have a level sensor The monitor system does not read LP Gas levels TO OBTAIN EXACT READING To obtain an exact reading of al...

Page 87: ...to it thus providing the unit with proper grounding To operate self contained simply disconnect the power supply cable When your trailer is hooked up to 110 volt AC the converter system automatically...

Page 88: ...wire and ground IMPORTANT NOTE The GFCI circuit breaker will NOT reduce shock hazard if contact is made between a HOT load wire and a neutral wire or 2 HOT load wires Each GFCI circuit breaker is cali...

Page 89: ...rotection to any other circuit OCCUPANT Make this test each month and record the date on the chart 1 With handle B in ON position press PUSH TO TEST button A 2 Handle B should move to TRIP position in...

Page 90: ...ox 490 Elkhart IN 46515 Phone 219 295 5228 Note Review the air conditioning literature supplied in your Owner s Packet before proceeding The roof air conditioner used on Airstream trailers is one of t...

Page 91: ...rec ommended by the furnace manufacturer WARNING Carefully read all the manufacturer s instructions prior to op erating NEVER store ammable material next to the furnace or it s exterior vents RANGE Pr...

Page 92: ...y so it is comfortable to live in no noticeable sloping of oor or walls When the vehicle is moving the leveling is not critical as the rolling and pitching move ment of the vehicle will pass to either...

Page 93: ...n ame near the faucet at the time it is open SAFETY If your water system is full and cold and the water heater is ignited the system can see pressures as high as 120 psi before the relief valve starts...

Page 94: ...ever place Lindeen or a like cover over ceiling fan Greatly re stricted air ow increased sound levels will occur WHEN EQUIPPED WITH REVERSE SWITCH 1 Turn fan motor off by a Setting 3 speed switch to O...

Page 95: ...H H 6 APPLIANCES NOTES...

Page 96: ...e Trailer Weight Information tag are weights for the individual vehicle as built with its options and certain water capacities Recommended Cold Tire In ation Pressure ST 215 75R 14 50 PSI ST 225 75R 1...

Page 97: ...30 ea 30 ea 30 ea 30 ea 30 ea Tire Size ST 215 75R14 ST 215 75R14 ST 215 75R14 ST225 75R15 ST225 75R15 ST 215 75R14 ST 215 75R14 ST225 75R15 ST225 75R15 ST225 75R15 ST225 75R15 Aluminum Wheel Torque M...

Page 98: ...Countertop E 2 Coupler D 3 Control Panel E 3 F 12 G 10 Dimensions I 2 Dinette E 2 Doors Main D 2 Screen D 2 Drain Valves F 9 Drainage F 9 Dump Valves F 12 Electrical G 1 12 Volt G 1 110 Volt C 4 G 12...

Page 99: ...Alarm E 5 Solar Panel G 5 G 9 Speci cations I 2 Stabilizing C 2 Step B 7 D 2 Storage B 3 E 4 F 10 Stove H 2 Suspension D 4 Sway Controlling C 10 Table E 2 Tires D 7 I 2 Changing D 7 Loading In ation...