Flying Cloud - Airstream

Camping
EXTENDED STAY
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Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very different from making a weekend
excursion. Since everything you need is right at hand, you are at home
wherever you go. When packing for an extended trip, take everything you
need, but only what you need.
When you plan to stay in the same place for several days, weeks or months,
you will want your trailer to be as level and steady as possible. Check the
attitude with a small spirit level set on the inside work counter or the trailer
hitch “A-Frame”. (See Diagram Below) If a correction is necessary then YOU
MUST LEVEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE FIRST This can he done easily by backing
the trailer up one or more 2” x 6” boards. (See Diagram) 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 the jack pad under the hitch jack and adjusting the jack up
or down until you are level. Block or chock the wheels to keep the trailer from
rolling. Use STABILIZING JACKS at all four corners as shown in the diagram to
eliminate the natural spring action of the axles.
1. Level side to side
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WARNING: STABILIZING JACKS, should only be used to stabilize
trailer. DO NOT use jacks to lift the trailer.
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2. Level front to rear
Warning: Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack, as
when changing a tire or leveling on very rough terrain, 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.
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