Airstream (nest) 2019 User manual

2019
Owner’s
Manual

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1Introduction
2Safety
3General Information
4Floor Plans/Specifications
5Interior
6Exterior
7Towing
8Maintenance
All information, photographs,
illustrations and specifications
contained in this manual are
based on the latest product
information available at the
time of 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, Airstream reserves
the right to make such changes.
© 2018 Airstream, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Published July 2018 REV# 03
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Notes

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1Introduction
The Owner’s Manual for your new Nest trailer
is designed to respond to the most frequent
inquiries regarding the operation, function,
and care of the many systems that make
modern trailering a joy.
Airstream realizes our customers possess varying degrees of
expertise in the area of maintaining and repairing the appliances
in their trailer. For this reason, the service information found in this
manual is directed toward those with average mechanical skills.
We also realize that you may be more familiar with one area than
another. Only you know your capabilities and limitations. We want
you to use this manual and hope you will find the information
contained in it useful. However, should you ever feel that you may
be in need of assistance, please consult your Airstream dealer for
advice on service that may be required.
A brief explanation of the operation of appliances such as
refrigerator, furnace, water heater, and others are explained in this
manual. However, you will also find more detailed manufacturers’
information supplied in a packet included with this manual.
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained herein
are based on the latest product information available at the
time of 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, Airstream reserves the right to make such changes.
We have provided many important safety messages
throughout this manual. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
Optional items may be available on all, or particular models.
Additionally, some optional items can only be included during the
manufacturing phase and cannot later be added to the trailer.
The inclusion of information in this manual regarding optional
items does not imply or suggest the availability, application,
suitability, or inclusion of those items for any specific unit.
WARNING
A warning is used for very hazardous situations
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to persons.
CAUTION
A caution is used to advise special care when
performing actions that could result in minor or
moderate injury to persons and/or damage to
equipment.
NOTE
A note is used to address practices not related
to personal injury. This applies to hazardous
situations involving property damage only.

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Notes

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2Safety
Precautions
Transporting of Passengers 2-2
Towing and Weight Distribution 2-2
Controlling Sway 2-2
Lug Nut Torquing 2-2
Appliances and Equipment 2-2
Mold 2-2
Chemical Sensitivity
Formaldehyde 2-2
Ventilation 2-3
Medical Advice 2-3
Alarms and Detectors
Smoke Alarm 2-3
Carbon Monoxide Detector 2-4
What is Carbon Monoxide? 2-4
Important Safety Precautions 2-4
Symptoms of CO Poisoning 2-5
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Detector 2-5
• LPG Detector - Low Voltage 2-5
• LPG Detector - Test 2-6
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Fire Extinguisher 2-6
Emergency Exits 2-6

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Precautions
Many things can be construed as safety related, but the most
important is your common sense. If you are careless with
matches, cigarettes, flammable material, or any other hazardous
material, you surely realize your potential for accidents is greatly
increased.
You will find many safety recommendations in this section and
throughout the manual. The following recommendations are the
ones we consider to be the most important.
Transporting of Passengers
The transporting of people in the trailer puts their lives at risk and
may be illegal. The trailer does not have seat belts, therefore, it is
not designed to carry passengers.
Towing and Weight Distribution
Weight distribution is an important factor when loading your
travel trailer. A recreational vehicle with the cargo distributed
properly will result in efficient, trouble-free towing. Refer to
Section 7—Towing for more information.
Controlling Sway
Sway or fishtailing is the sideways action of a trailer caused by
external forces. Excessive sway of your travel trailer can lead to
the rollover of the trailer and tow vehicle, resulting in serious injury
or death. Refer to Section 7—Towing for more information.
Lug Nut Torquing
Making sure wheel mounting nuts (lug nuts) on trailer wheels
are tight and properly torqued is an important responsibility
that trailer owners and users need to understand and practice.
Inadequate and/or inappropriate wheel nut torque (tightness) is a
major cause of lug nuts loosening in service. Loose lug nuts can
rapidly lead to a wheel separation resulting in potentially serious
safety consequences. See torque pattern and specifications
in the Section 8—Maintenance for tightening sequence, and
specifications.
Appliances and Equipment
The stove, hot water heater and furnace operate on LP gas. LP
gas is flammable and is contained under high pressure. Improper
use may result in a fire and/or explosion. Make sure to follow all
instructions and warnings in this manual as well as those in the
specific manuals of the appliances and equipment.
Mold
Mold and mold spores exist throughout indoor and out- door
environments. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold
and mold spores in an indoor environment. However, to control
indoor mold growth, control moisture. Refer to Section 3–
General Information (Camping) for information on controlling
condensation and molds.
Chemical Sensitivity
Immediately after the purchase of your new recreational vehicle,
and sometimes after it has been closed up for an extended
period of time, you may notice a strong odor and/or experience
a chemical sensitivity. This is not a defect in your recreational
vehicle. Like your home, there are many different products used
in the construction of recreational vehicles, such as carpet,
linoleum, plywood, insulation, upholstery, etc. Formaldehyde is
also the by- product of combustion and numerous household
products such as paints, coatings and cosmetics.
However, recreational vehicles are much smaller than your home;
therefore, the exchange of air inside a recreational vehicle is
significantly less than in a home. These products, when new or
when exposed to elevated temperatures and/or humidity, may
off-gas chemicals, including formaldehyde. This off-gassing, in
combination with the minimal air exchange, may cause you to
experience: irritation of the eyes, nose and throat; headache,
nausea and/or a variety of asthma-like symptoms.
Elderly persons and young children, as well as anyone with a
history of asthma, allergies, or lung problems, may be more
susceptible to the effects of off-gassing.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance and is an
important chemical used widely by industry to manufacture
building materials and numerous household products. It is also a
by-product of combustion and certain other natural processes.
Thus, it may be present inside the trailer and some individuals
may be sensitive to it. Ventilation of the unit normally reduces the
exposure to a comfortable level. Trace levels of formaldehyde are
released from smoking, cooking and use of soaps, detergents
and other household products. Some people are very sensitive
to formaldehyde while others may not have any reaction to the
same levels of formaldehyde. Amounts released decrease over
time.

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Your Airstream trailer was manufactured using low formaldehyde-
emitting (LFE) wood products, use of which is typical in the
recreation vehicle industry. Formaldehyde has an important role
in the adhesives used to bind wood products used in recreation
vehicles. The wood products in your trailer are designed to emit
formaldehyde at or lower than industry guidelines and should not
produce symptoms in most individuals.
While LFE wood products typically do not emit formaldehyde
at a level that would cause symptoms in most individuals, it is
possible, though not likely, for that to occur when the trailer is
not properly ventilated. Ventilation is an essential requirement for
trailer use, for many reasons. Any effects of formaldehyde can be
greatly reduced by actions such as opening windows, opening
roof vents, running the air conditioner, or some combination
thereof. In addition, the emission of formaldehyde by these pro-
ducts naturally decreases rapidly over time.
Airstream strongly suggests you take measures to properly
ventilate your trailer on a regular basis. If you have any questions
with respect to proper ventilation of your trailer, please do not
hesitate to contact your Airstream dealer.
Ventilation
To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off-gassing, it is
of utmost importance that you ventilate your recreational vehicle.
Ventilation should occur frequently after purchase and at times
when the temperatures and humidity are elevated. Remember,
off-gassing is often accelerated by heat and humidity.
Open windows, exhaust vents, and doors. Operate ceiling and/
or other fans, roof air conditioners and furnaces to force stale air
out and bring fresh air in. Decreasing the flow of air by sealing
the recreational vehicle increases the formaldehyde level in the
vehicle’s indoor air.
Medical Advice
Any questions regarding the effects of formaldehyde on your
health should be submitted to your doctor or local health
department.
Alarms and Detectors
Smoke Alarm
A smoke alarm is provided with
your trailer. A manual pertaining
to the alarm is included in the
paper work given to you at the
dealership. Please read and
follow all care, maintenance, and
safety information contained in
the smoke alarm manual.
The smoke alarm will beep once a minute for at least 30 days
when the battery is weak. The battery must immediately be
replaced with a fresh one.
If service is required or you have not received a smoke alarm
user’s manual, please contact the manufacturer, your dealer, or
Airstream Customer Service.
It is recommended you do not smoke inside your recreational
vehicle. In addition to causing damage to your recreational
vehicle, tobacco smoke releases formaldehyde and other toxic
chemicals.
WARNING
The alarm battery is shipped deactivated. Check
your alarm for proper battery installation. The
new Airstream owner is responsible for activating
alarm by installing the battery included into proper
orientation.
WARNING
Smoke alarms have a limited life. The unit should
be replaced immediately if it is not operating
properly. You should always replace a smoke alarm
after 10 years from the date of purchase. Write the
purchase date on the space provided on the back
of unit.

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Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carefully read and understand the
contents of the provided instruction
manual before using the alarm.
What Is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly
poisonous gas that is released when fuels are burned. It is
invisible, has no smell and is therefore very difficult to detect
with the human senses. Under normal conditions, in a room
where fuel-burning appliances are well maintained and correctly
ventilated, the amount of carbon monoxide released into the
room by appliances is not dangerous.
These fuels include: wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas,
gasoline, kerosene, and propane.
Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not
properly maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction,
CO levels can rise quickly. CO is a real danger in air-tight
trailers with added insulation, sealed windows, and other
weatherproofing that can trap CO inside.
The Carbon Monoxide Alarm Is Not...
• Designed to detect any gas other than CO.
• To be seen as a substitute for the proper servicing of fuel-
burning appliances.
• To be used on an intermittent basis, or as a portable alarm
for spillage of combustion products from fuel-burning
appliances.
WARNING
Don’t smoke inside the trailer. Keep matches out of
reach of small children. Don’t clean with flammable
material. Keep flammable material away from open
flame. Always shut off LPG gas at the bottle when
fueling tow vehicle.
We have all heard the above warnings many times,
yet the situation or occurrences they discuss are
still among the leading causes of fires. Safety
information concerning the LPG system of your
trailer is located in Section 6 — Exterior of this
manual.
WARNING
Failure to replace this alarm by “REPLACE BY
DATE” printed on the alarm cover may result in
death by carbon monoxide poisoning. Note that
the “REPLACE BY DATE” is six (6) years from the
date of manufacture.
WARNING
Activation of your CO alarms audible horn indicates
the presence of lethal carbon monoxide.
Leave area immediately!
Important Safety Precautions
• CO is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such
as wood, charcoal, coal, heating oil, paraffin, gasoline, natural
gas, propane, etc.
• It is recommended that a CO alarm should be installed in or
near every room that has a fuel burning appliance such as
space heaters, cooktops, ovens, water heaters, etc.
• Ensure that the alarm horn can be heard by all those who are
intended to hear it. Seek medical help if it is suspected that a
user of the RV is suffering from CO poisoning.
• If the alarm sounds, make sure to investigate the problem.
Ignoring the alarm may result in sickness, injury, or death.
(CO may 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 per week. If you require other
information or details which do not appear in this manual,
contact BRK Brands Inc. First Alert.
NOTE
This carbon monoxide alarm is designed for indoor
use only. Do not expose to rain or moisture. Do not
knock or drop the alarm. Do not open or tamper
with the alarm as this could cause malfunction.
The alarm will not protect against the risk of CO
poisoning when the batteries are dead or missing.
The alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon
monoxide at the sensor. CO may be present in
other areas.
WARNING
Test all alarms used in RVs after the vehicle has
been in storage, before each trip and once a week
while in use. Failure to test the alarms as described
may remove your protection and threaten your
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The following conditions can result in potentially dangerous CO
situations:
• Excessive spillage or reverse-venting of fuel-burning
appliances caused by outdoor conditions, such as:
1. Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of
wind.
2. Heavy air in the vent pipes (cold/humid air with
extended periods between cycles).
3. Negative pressure differential resulting from use of
exhaust fans.
4. Simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning
appliances competing for limited internal air.
5. Vent-pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes
dryers, furnaces, or water heaters.
6. Obstructions in or unconventional vent-pipe designs
which can amplify the above situations.
• Extended use of un-vented fuel burning devices.
• Temperature increase that can trap exhaust gases near the
ground.
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Mild Exposure — Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue
(flu-like symptoms).
• Medium Exposure — Throbbing headache, drowsiness,
confusion, fast heart rate.
• Extreme Exposure — Convulsions, unconsciousness, heart
and lung failure. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause
brain damage and/or death.
WARNING
Many cases of reported carbon monoxide
poisoning indicate that while victims may be aware
that they are unwell, they become disoriented and
are unable to save themselves by either exiting the
trailer or calling for help. Also young children and
pets may be the first to be affected.
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Detector
This alarm has a seven year life — see “end-of-life” notification
in LPG detector manual. Read entire detector manual before
operating unit.
The LPG detector is located in the
kitchen area near the floor. LPG is a
mixture of gases produced and sold
commercially as a fuel for heating
and cooking appliances. LPG is
highly flammable and as a result can
be explosive if ignited under certain
circumstances.
LPG is heavier than air and, if confined in a closed space, will
accumulate close to the floor. The LPG detector is designed
to alert at less than 25% of the legal explosive limit. It provides
visual and audible alerts —sounding an alarm every five (5)
seconds and illuminating the red LED.
Your LPG detector is wired directly to your trailer battery and
incorporates a 1-amp, in-line fuse. It has no internal battery
backup. In normal stand-by mode, the LED indicator will be
green.
LPG Detector — Low Voltage
The operating voltage for the detector is 12 VDC. The actual
voltage supplied to the detector in a recreational vehicle may
drop below the minimum 8 VDC. The detector provides the user
with a low voltage warning before reaching that level and will
provide additional distinct, clear warnings and alarms after the
8 VDC level is reached. However, if available power supplied to
the unit is below the operating voltage of 8 VDC, the detector will
not detect gas or provide protection against dangerous levels of
LPG.
WARNING
Activation of this detector indicates the possible
presence of LPG, which can cause an explosion
and/or fire, causing serious injury or death.
Activation normally indicates a leak in the LPG
installation or an LPG appliance. Extinguish all
open flames, open your windows and door, and
evacuate the unit immediately. Do not activate any
electrical switch. Turn off the LPG at your gas tank.
Do not re-enter your unit until a qualified 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 small heater on the sensor of
the device that burns away impurities in the air
during periods of normal use. During periods when
power is interrupted, impurities can build up on the
sensor. When power is returned to the detector,
the detector alarm may activate until the impurities
are burned off. This could take a number of hours,
during which time the alarm will be constantly on.

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LPG Detector — Test
The Test/Reset button is used to verify proper alarm function.
Executing the test function sounds the alarm and lights up the
red LED. The test will sound the alarm twice, with four beeps in
ONE second, followed by FIVE seconds of silence. By pressing
the button, you can verify that the alarm sounds and the LED
functions properly.
NOTE
Refer to Section 5—Interior and Section 6—Exterior
for additional LPG warnings and safety information.
Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher should be checked
for charge on a regular basis. Make sure
your family knows how to release the
extinguisher storage bracket, and how to
properly operate the extinguisher.
Check with your local fire department
for professional advice on its operation
and use if you find the directions on the
extinguisher unclear. They will be able and
willing to assist you and your family.
WARNING
Read directions found on the fire extinguisher
carefully. If you have any doubts as to the
extinguisher’s operation, you and your family
should actually practice using it, then replace or
recharge the extinguisher. Contact your local fire
department for assistance you or to answer any
questions.
Emergency Exits
Safety should always be a top priority. Ensure that you, and
everyone traveling with you, can operate the main door and
emergency exit window rapidly, without light.
Obviously, your primary exit from your trailer will be the main
cabin door in the rear of Nest. However, if the main door is
blocked and evacuation from the trailer is necessary, use the
emergency escape window. This window identified by its RED
release handle.
1. Remove bug screen
from window frame
2. Depress RED-tipped
window handle to
release from latch, then
pull straight
3. Push handle
through frame, window
will swing free; climb
out to safety
Plan ahead and
consider other means
of escape in case the
designated exits are
blocked.
WARNING
Window operation should be checked before
each trip and latches lubricated with WD-40® or
equivalent every six months.
WARNING
Have a qualified technician check your LPG system
annually or if you detect any signs of leaks or
malfunctions.

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3General Information
Limited Warranty Policy
Warranty Coverage 3-2
End of Coverage 3-2
Limitation of Implied Warranties 3-2
Repair Remedy
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Back-Up Remedy
What is Not Covered
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Incidental and Consequential
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• Damage Disclaimer
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Obtaining Warranty Service 3-3
Events That Discharge Airstream’s Obligations 3-4
Airstream Limited Warranty Exclusions 3-4
• Normal Wear 3-4
• Accident 3-4
• Abuse 3-4
• Exposure 3-4
• Overload 3-4
• Chemical Gassing 3-5
Service
Reporting Safety Defects 3-5
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Camping
Suggested Pre-Travel Checklist 3-6
• Interior 3-6
• Exterior 3-6
• Trailer Equipment and Accessories 3-6
• Motoring Essentials 3-6
Overnight Stop 3-6
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Extended Stay 3-7
Leveling 3-7
Waste Water System 3-8
Objects Not to Flush or Drain 3-8
Winter Traveling 3-8
Effects of Prolonged Occupancy 3-8
Tips to Control Condensation 3-9
Mold
Mold Growth Factors 3-9
Inhibiting Mold Growth 3-9
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Limited Warranty Policy
Warranty Coverage
(i) The first retail owner and any subsequent owners (ii) ONLY
those portions of a NEW travel trailer not excluded under the
section “What is Not Covered”, when sold by an authorized
dealership; and, (iii) ONLY defects in workmanship performed
and/or materials used to assemble those portions of your travel
trailer not excluded under the section “What is Not Covered”.
“Defect” means the failure of the workmanship performed and/
or materials used to conform with the design and manufacturing
specification and tolerances of Airstream. The Limited Warranty
is transferable and the subsequent owner’s warranty coverage
period shall be the unexpired balance of the original warranty
coverage period. A completed copy of the Warranty Transfer
Form must be submitted to Airstream at the time of resale.
End of Coverage
36 Months after the first retail owner first takes delivery of the
travel trailer from an authorized dealership. Any action for breach
of this warranty or any implied warranties must be commenced
not more than 37 months after breach. Some states do not
allow the reduction of the time when a breach of warranty claim
must be commenced, so the reduction in time when a breach of
warranty claim must be commenced may not apply to you.
Limitation Of Implied Warranties
Implied warranties arising under applicable law, if any, including
but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby limited in duration
to the term of this limited warranty and are limited in scope of
coverage to those portions of the travel trailer covered by this
limited warranty. There are no express warranties or any implied
warranties of merchantability on those portions of the travel
trailer excluded from coverage. There is no warranty of any
nature made by Airstream beyond that contained in this limited
warranty. No person has authority to enlarge, amend or modify
this limited warranty.
The dealer is not Airstream’s agent. Airstream is not responsible
for any undertaking, representation or warranty made by any
dealer or others beyond those expressly set forth within this limited
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to
you.
Incidental And Consequential Damages Disclaimer
Airstream disclaims any and all incidental and consequential
damages, including but not limited to expenses such as
transportation to and from dealerships and Airstream repair
facilities, loss of time, loss of pay, loss of use, inconvenience,
commercial loss (including but not limited to lost profits), towing
charges, bus fares, vehicle rental, service call charges, gasoline
expenses, incidental charges such as telephone calls and
facsimile transmissions, and expenses for lodging and moisture
damage such as mold and mildew as well as rust and corrosion.
This disclaimer is independent of any failure of the essential
purpose of any warranties provided with the travel trailer, and
shall survive any determination that a warranty failed of its
essential purpose. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Repair Remedy
Airstream’s sole and exclusive obligation is to repair any covered
defects discovered within the warranty coverage period if: (1)
within 10 days of your discovery of a defect you notify Airstream
OR an authorized dealership of the defect; AND (2) you deliver
your travel trailer to Airstream OR an authorized dealership at
your cost and expense.
Back-Up Remedy
If the primary repair remedy fails to successfully cure any defect
after a reasonable number of repair attempts, your sole and
exclusive remedy shall be to have Airstream pay an independent
service shop of your choice to perform 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 must fail to fulfill their essential
purpose before you can seek any legal or equitable relief. This
limited warranty is not a warranty that promises or extends to
future performance because the warranty does not make a
representation on how your travel trailer will perform in the future
but instead represents only what the remedy will be if a defect
exists.
Unless prohibited by state law, repairs will not extend the time
when you must commence a breach of warranty claim and shall
not extend the warranty coverage period. Any performance of
repairs after the warranty coverage ends OR any performance
of repairs to those portions of your travel trailer excluded from
coverage shall be considered “good will” repairs. Warranty
repairs should be expected.
Airstream may use new and/or re-manufactured parts and/
or components of substantially equal quality to complete a
repair. Damage to interior or exterior surfaces, trim, upholstery
and other appearance items may occur at the factory during
assembly, during delivery of the travel trailer to your selling dealer
or on the selling dealer’s lot. Normally, any damage is detected
and corrected at the factory or by the selling dealer during the
inspection process.

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If you discover any damage when you take delivery of your travel
trailer, you MUST notify your dealer OR Airstream within 10 days
of the date of purchase to have damage repaired at no cost to
you. Minor adjustments, such as adjustments to the interior or
exterior doors, drawers, latches will be performed at no cost to
you by your selling dealer during the first 90 days of warranty
coverage; thereafter, such adjustments are your exclusive
responsibility as normal maintenance.
What Is Not Covered
1. Any parts and components warranted by persons or
entities other than Airstream. Please refer to the warranties
of component manufacturers for terms and conditions of
coverage.
2. Any accessory and/or equipment that is working as
intended, but with which you are unhappy because of the
design.
3. Any part or component of the travel trailer that was not
manufactured or installed by Airstream.
4. Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure, including but
not limited to upholstery, flooring rust, corrosion, oxidation,
and cosmetic blemishes.
5. Normal maintenance and service items, including but not
limited to light bulbs, fuses, lubricants, sealants and seals,
door adjustments, and awning tension.
6. After-market equipment or accessories installed on the travel
trailer after completion of manufacture by Airstream, or any
defects or damage caused by such items.
7. Travel trailers not purchased through an authorized dealer of
Airstream and travel trailers purchased directly or indirectly
through auction, salvage, repossession, or other non-
customary sale means.
8. Travel trailers used for any rental, business and commercial
purpose. If the travel trailer owner or user files a tax form
claiming a business or commercial tax benefit related to the
travel trailer, or if the travel trailer is purchased, registered
or titled in the name of any business association it shall be
irrefutable that the travel trailer has been used for rental,
commercial or business purposes.
9. Defects or damage caused by, in whole or in part, or in any
way related to:
• Accidents, misuse (including off-road use), or
negligence;
• Failure to comply with the instructions set forth in any
owner’s manual provided with the travel trailer;
• Alteration or modification of the travel trailer except
such alterations or modifications approved in writing
by Airstream;
• “Acts of God” or other environmental conditions, such
as lightning, hail, salt causing rust, or other chemicals
in the atmosphere;
• De-icing agents or other chemicals applied to the
travel trailer;
• Failure to properly maintain or service the travel
trailer, including but not limited to the maintenance of
lubricants, sealants, and seals;
• Condensation and the results of condensation
including water damage and the growth of mold or
mildew. Mold and mildew are natural growths given
certain environmental conditions and are not covered
by the terms of this Limited Warranty;
• Use of the trailer other than for temporary recreation
purposes, including but not limited to use of the trailer
for residential, commercial, disaster relief, or rental
purposes;
• The addition of weight to the travel trailer that causes
the total weight to exceed applicable weight ratings, or
addition of weight causing improper distribution of the
trailer’s weight;
• Failure to seek and obtain repairs in a timely manner;
• Failure to use reasonable efforts to mitigate damage
caused by defects; failure to properly ventilate the
travel trailer; Improper electric power supply or
improper travel trailer hookup to other facilities;
• Acts or omissions of any person or entity other than
Airstream. (Note: It shall be concluded that the travel
trailer has been used for commercial and/or business
purposes if the travel trailer owner or user files a tax
form claiming any business or commercial tax benefit
related to the travel trailer, or if the travel trailer is
purchased, registered or titled in a business name.)
Obtaining Warranty Service
In order to obtain warranty service under this Limited Warranty,
the owner must do all of the following:
1. Owner and dealer representative must complete and return
the Customer Performance Checkout within 10 days from
delivery of the trailer.
2. Notify Airstream or one of its authorized, independent dealers
of any claimed defect within the warranty period or 10 days
thereafter.
3. Provide notification of a defect within 10 days of discovery of
that defect.
4. Promptly return the travel trailer to an authorized Airstream
dealer or Airstream for repairs.

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If you believe a defect covered by this Limited Warranty still exists
after an attempted repair by an authorized Airstream dealer, you
must contact Airstream at the address below, specifying:
1. The complete serial number of the travel trailer
2. The date of original purchase 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.
Airstream, Inc.
428 West Pike Street
P.O. Box 629
Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629
Attention: Owner Relations Department
For repairs, Airstream may direct you to an authorized Airstream
dealer, or may request that you bring your travel trailer to the
Airstream factory in Jackson Center, Ohio.
Airstream does not control the scheduling of repairs 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. All
costs associated with transporting the travel trailer for any
warranty service shall be the sole responsibility of the owner.
Events That Discharge Airstream’s Obligations
Misuse or neglect, accidents, unauthorized alteration, failure to
provide reasonable and necessary maintenance (see Owner’s
Manual), damage caused by off road use, collision, fire, theft,
vandalism, explosions, overloading in excess of rated capacities,
and use of the travel trailer for commercial, business, or rental
purposes shall discharge Airstream from any express or implied
warranty obligation to repair any resulting defect.
Airstream Limited Warranty Excludes
• Normal Wear
Items such as curtains, upholstery, floor coverings, window, door
and vent seals will show wear or may even wear out within the
3-year warranty period, depending upon the amount of usage,
weather and atmospheric conditions.
• Accident
We strongly urge our dealers and customers to inspect the trailer
upon receipt of delivery for any damage caused by accident
while being delivered to the dealer, or while it is on the dealer’s
lot. Damage of this nature becomes the dealer or customer’s
responsibility upon acceptance of delivery, unless Airstream is
notified and the person making the delivery verifies the damage.
Glass breakage, whether obviously struck or mysterious, is
always accidental and covered by most insurance policies.
• Abuse
Lack of customer care and/or improper maintenance will result in
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
corrosive air-borne pollutants without repainting. Aluminum
oxidizes when unprotected under similar conditions, and refinery
chemicals of a sulfurous nature are harmful to finishes if not
washed off periodically. Extremely hot or direct sunlight will
deteriorate rubber and fade curtains and upholstery. Conditions
of this nature, although they may be normal for the area, are
beyond Airstream’s control and become the responsibility of the
owner.
It is the responsibility of the owner to take such preventative
measures as are necessary to maintain the exterior caulking
and sealer of your unit. It is the responsibility of the owner to
use reasonable, prudent care to prevent foreseeable secondary
damage from rain, plumbing leaks, and the natural accumulation
of moisture in your unit, such as a delaminated floor; stained
upholstery, carpeting, or drapes, mold formation and growth,
furniture damage, etc. Mold is a natural growth, given certain
environmental conditions, and is not covered by the terms of the
Limited Warranty.
• Overload
Damage due to loading, either beyond capacity or to cause
improper towing because of improper balance, is beyond
Airstream’s responsibility. The Airstream trailer is engineered to
properly handle the gross vehicle load rating on the certification
label. Load distribution has a definite effect upon the towing
characteristics and attitudes of the trailer. Level hitch installations
are a necessity, and very important on a tandem 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 void the Airstream warranty. For additional information on
the loading of your trailer, consult this Owner’s Manual or gross
vehicle weight rating plate.
The axle is manufactured to a tolerance of 1-degree camber and
1/8 in. toe-in. These tolerances will only change if the trailer is
subjected to abuse, such as dropping off a sharp berm, striking
a curb, or hitting a deep hole in the road. Such damage could
be considered as resulting from an accident, of which risks are
not covered under the warranty. Abnormal tire wear and/or wheel
alignment resulting from such damage is not covered under the
terms of the warranty.

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• Chemical Gassing
Chemical gassing is not a “Defect” in your recreational vehicle
and is not covered by the Limited Warranty. Please follow the
recommendations in this manual to address this concern.
Service
Before leaving the factory, every vital part of the trailer is
tested for performance. Each test is signed and certified by an
inspector. After the trailer arrives on your dealer’s lot, all 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 specified list of performance checks on your trailer
equipment will be conducted, and any deficiencies you have
experienced since taking delivery will be corrected.
Please contact your dealer if your trailer needs service. Major
service under your Airstream Limited Warranty is available
through our nationwide network of Airstream Dealer Service
Centers. An up-to-date list of Dealer Service Centers will be
sent to you with an Owner’s Survey shortly after your trailer is
delivered. Our web site, www.airstream.com also has a dealer
locater on it. This list is current as of the date of this publication.
Occasionally, dealerships change or new dealers are added who
may not appear on this list. For this reason, it is suggested that
you contact your local dealer from time to time for an updated
list. Additional copies are available if you need them. All centers
operate on an appointment basis for the utmost efficiency.
When you require service for your trailer from the Airstream
Factory Service Center or a Certified Dealer Service Center,
please contact the service manager for an appointment and
inform him/her if you are unable to keep the appointment date or
wish to change it.
Service may be arranged at the Factory Service Center by
contacting the Service Coordinator at:
Airstream Factory Service Center
428 W. Pike Street
P.O. Box 629
Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629
937-596-6111 or 877-596-6111
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Airstream.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation and if it finds 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
you, your dealer, or Airstream, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, call the Vehicle Safety Hot-line toll-free at
either 1-888-327-4236 or 1-800-424-9153; go to www.safercar.
gov; or write to:
Administrator
NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety
from www.safercar.gov.

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Camping
Suggested Pre-Travel Check List
• Interior
1. Turn off water pump switch.
2. Check battery water level.
3. Close windows and 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 folding doors.
8. Drain toilet bowl.
9. Turn off interior lights.
10. Stow table in wardrobe storage closet.
11. Lower blinds.
12. Pull up or retract step.
13. Secure and lock main door.
• Exterior
1. Disconnect and stow the electrical hookup cord, and
the sewer (flush out) and water hookup hoses.
2. Turn off gas at LP tanks.
3. Retract stabilizing jacks.
4. Check hitch for proper attachment.
5. Check safety chains and breakaway switch cable.
6. Fully retract hitch jack. Remove and stow jack stand
or blocks.
7. Check clearance and stoplights.
8. Check lug nuts.
9. Check tires for correct pressure.
10. Adjust tow vehicle mirrors.
11. Pull forward about 50’, test brakes, and check site for
forgotten objects and cleanliness.
• Trailer Equipment and Accessories
1. Water hose — 5/8” high pressure, tasteless, odorless,
non-toxic (two 25ft sections)
2. Y connection — water hose
3. Sewer hose with clamp
4. Drain cap with hose drain
5. Holding tank cleaner and deodorizer
6. Power cord adapter, 30Amp capacity
7. 30’ electric cord, 30Amp capacity
8. Blocks for leveling
9. Wheel chocks
10. Hydraulic jacks
11. Cross-type lug wrench and a torque wrench
12. Quality tire pressure gauge
13. Emergency road warning triangle
• Motoring Essentials
1. Display the tow vehicle and trailer registration properly.
2. Carry driver’s license.
3. In Canada, bring along a non-residence liability
insurance card and your birth certificate.
4. In Mexico, you must have special auto insurance.
5. Carry an extra set of the ignition and truck keys in a
separate pocket, or in your wallet.
6. Keep an operating flashlight with fresh batteries in the
glove compartment.
7. Pack the trunk so that you can reach the tools and
spare tire without completely unpacking.
8. Keep sharp or hard articles securely packed wherever
they may be.
9. Do not pack things in the passenger seating area. You
will need the maximum space for comfort.
10. Wear easy wash, drip-dry traveling clothes.
11. Do not make your vacation trips a mileage marathon.
Stop and relax frequently.
12. Carry a first-aid kit.
13. Carry your pet’s dish, food, leash, and health and
registration papers.
Overnight Stop
Airstream owners have parked virtually in every place 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.
There are many modern parks, including State, County,and
Federal parks with good facilities where you might obtain
hookups of electrical and water, plus sewer connections.
Directories are published which describe in detail these parks
and tell what is available 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 run down the 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 dispose of the waste in the holding
tank and replenish the water supply. Many truck stops and gas
stations,chain and individually owned, have installed sanitary
dumping stations for just this purpose. Booklets are available
that 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 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. Choose the most level parking spot
possible.

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Stabilizing jacks or blocks may not be required for an overnight
stay. 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 park 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 LPG and switch the trailer’s
“disconnect” switch to the “On” position.
Before continuing on your trip, check your campsite for
cleanliness and to be sure you haven’t left anything behind. Turn
off the gas supply. Switch the trailer’s “disconnect” switch to the
“Off” position. Make certain everything is properly stowed. And
finally, consult your pre-travel check list.
Extended Stay
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 that
follows under Leveling). If a correction is necessary, you must
level from side-to-side first. This can be done easily by backing
the trailer up onto one or more 2 x 6 boards (see diagram that
follows under Leveling). We do not recommend placing tires in a
hole for leveling.
Leveling
Level from front to rear: 1) block or chock the wheels to keep the
trailer from rolling; 2) place the jack pad or caster wheel under
the hitch jack; 3) disconnect the hitch, safety cables, breakaway
switch cable and wiring harness from the tow vehicle; 4) adjust
the jack up or down until you are level. Then use the stabilizing
jacks at all four corners, as shown in the diagram, to eliminate
the natural spring action of the axles.
Refer to Section 8 — Maintenance for further information on
jacking.
WARNING
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 impediments to egress.
Scenic views are one reason for traveling, but
don’t park so the beautiful lake or steep cliff is just
outside your escape window.
WARNING
Stabilizing jacks for stabilizing ONLY.
Do not use jacks to lift the trailer.
WARNING
Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack, as
when changing 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.

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Waste Water System
The main parts of the waste water system are the toilet,
waste holding tank, and tank dump valve (See Section 8 —
Maintenance for information). The system is designed to provide
a complete self-contained waste facility, while on the road or
parked, without being connected to a sewage line. It may also be
used while connected to
a sewage hose.
Keep the dump valve
closed with either method
and empty the tank when
it is nearly full. The idea
is to send a large volume
of water through the tank
and hose at the same
time to float solids away.
After the waste tank
has been emptied,
close the gate valve and
put approximately five
gallons of water in the
waste holding tank. This
will help prevent solids from building up in the tank. Adding a
deodorizing agent like Aqua-Kem® will help prevent odors.
Objects Not to Flush or Drain
• Non-RV compliant or safe toilet paper
• Facial tissue (does not dissolve like RV toilet paper)
• Automotive anti-freeze, ammonia, alcohols, or acetone
• Table scraps or other solids that may clog the drains
Winter Traveling
Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require certain
precautions. Whenever possible, keep the cabin heat set to a
constant temperature. It is easier to maintain room temperature
than force the furnace to frequently fluctuate from cold to room
temps.
The furnace on Nest models is ducted to provide heat to the
below floor tanks and plumbing to prevent freezing. Some states
do not allow LPG to be turned on while moving. While traveling
in these states, simply use your common sense. How cold is it?
How long will it be before you can turn the heat back on? Is the
temperature dropping or rising? Remember, when towing at 50
MPH, the wind chill factor will cause the interior of the trailer to
cool much faster than a parked trailer.
NOTE
Drain and winterize if the water systems are not
being used during winter traveling. Refer to Section
8 — Maintenance in this manual for winterizing
instructions.
When parked in sub-freezing temperatures, make sure to keep a
full supply of LPG and plug into a 110-volt power 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 with heat
tape.
NOTE
Your trailer is not designed, nor intended, for
permanent housing. Long-term or permanent
occupancy may lead to premature deterioration of
structure, interior finishes, fabrics, carpeting, and
drapes. Deterioration due to long-term occupancy
may not be considered normal and under terms
of the warranty, may constitute misuse, abuse or
neglect, therefore reducing the warranty protection.
CAUTION
It is not safe or recommended to travel with the
waste water tank more than 20% full.
Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy
Your trailer was designed primarily for recreational use and
short-term occupancy. If you expect to occupy the trailer for an
extended period, be prepared to deal with condensation and the
humid conditions that may be encountered.
Moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of the trailer
during cold weather when relative humidity of the interior air is
high. This condition is increased because the insulated walls of
a recreation vehicle are much thinner than house walls. Also,
the relatively small volume and tight, compact construction
of modern recreational vehicles means that the normal living
activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid moisture
saturation.
Estimates indicate that a family of four can vaporize up to three
gallons of water daily through breathing, cooking, bathing, and
washing. Unless the water vapor is carried outside by ventilation
or condensed by a dehumidifier, it will condense on the inside of
the windows and walls as moisture, or in cold weather, as frost
or ice. It may also condense out of sight within the walls or the
ceiling where it will manifest itself as warped or stained panels.
Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious problem.
When you recognize the signs of excessive moisture and
condensation in the trailer, action should be taken to minimize
their effects.