Airstream 2007 Safari User manual

A TRAILERING GUIDE
AIRSTREAM
OWNERS
MANUAL
SAFARI

INTRODUCTION 2007 MODEL
The Owners Manual for your new Airstream 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
repairing and maintaining the appliances in their trailer. For this reason, the service
and trouble-shooting information found in this manual is directed toward those with
average mechanical skills. We also realize you may be more familiar in one area than
you are in another. Only you know your capabilities and limitations.
We want you to use this manual, and hope you will fi nd the information contained in it
useful, however, should you ever 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 are explained in this manual. However, you will also fi nd the
manufacturer’s information supplied in a packet included with this manual.
All information, illustrations and specifi cations contained in the literature are based on
the latest product information available at the time of publication approval.
Throughout this manual CAUTION and WARNING notations are used.
Failure to observe WARNING notations can cause personal injury and/or
possible fatal injury if not observed.
Failure to observe CAUTION notations can damage equipment and/or
personal property.
©AIRSTREAM INC. 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Warranty
Warranty Explanation
Service
Reporting Safety Defects
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Parts & Supplies
B. TOWING
Tow Vehicles
Brakes
Loading
Weighing
Hitching Up
Towing Tips
Pre-Travel Check List
C. CAMPING
Camping Safety
Overnight Stop
Extended Stay
Leveling & Stabilizing
Hook Ups
Winter Traveling
D. EXTERIOR
Cleaning
Chassis
Power Jack
Tires
Axle and Running Gear
Electric Brakes
E. INTERIOR FURNISHINGS
AND ACCESSORIES
Fabric Care
Lounges & Tables
Bathroom Exhaust
Features & Fixtures
Storage Areas
Smoke Alarm
Gas Detector
Fire Extinguisher
Exterior Windows
F. PLUMBING
LP (Liquid Petroleum) Gas
Water
Winterizing
Drain and Waste
Toilet
Faucet, Moen Puretouch
G. ELECTRICAL
12-Volt Distribution Panel
Battery
Converter
12-Volt System & Components
TV Antenna
Satellite Antenna
Solar Panel
110-Volt System & Components
110-Volt Diagrams
F. APPLIANCES
Air Conditioner
Furnace
Range/Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Water Heater
High Volume Fan
I. SPECIFICATIONS

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WARRANTY COVERAGE
When you buy a new Airstream Travel Trailer from an authorized Airstream dealer,
Airstream, Inc., warrants the trailer from defects in material and workmanship as follows:
BASIC WARRANTY PERIOD
This warranty extends for a period of two years from the date of original retail purchase.
ITEMS COVERED
Any part of the trailer or any component equipment installed by the factory is covered
by the basic warranty except the following items, which are not covered:
• Tires
• Batteries
The tire and battery warranties will be handled by their respective service points and
according to their written policy. This limited warranty does not include failure caused
by accident, abuse, normal wear, overload or any cause not attributable to a defect
in original material or workmanship of the trailer or component equipment as installed
by the factory.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
All warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, whether written or
oral, expressed or implied, shall extend only for a period of two years from the date of
original purchase. There are no other warranties, which extend beyond those described
on the face hereof and which expressly excludes conditions resulting from normal wear,
accident, abuse, exposure or overload. Some states do not allow limitation on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
AIRSTREAM’S RESPONSIBILITY
The basic Airstream Limited Warranty applies for a period of two years from the
date of original purchase, and the application date of all warranties is that indicated
on the owner’s Limited Warranty. Defects in items covered under this Warranty will
be corrected without cost upon the return, at the owner’s expense, of the trailer or
defective part to an authorized Airstream dealer.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
This warranty covers only defective material and/or workmanship; adjustments are
made at the factory prior to shipment, and rechecked by the dealer prior to delivery to
the customer. Adjustments thereafter become a customer responsibility.
Each Airstream exterior (not including the underside) is clear coated to prevent oxida-
tion. This application is covered by a two-year warranty against peeling. Prolonged
exposure to salt air or industrial fall-out will permit penetration through the coating
material, causing damage to the exterior finish. Since Airstream, Inc., has no control
over these conditions, it is necessary for the owner to wash and maintain their trailer
as instructed in the Owner’s Manual.
The owner is also responsible for following all recommendations, instructions and pre-
cautions contained in the Airstream Trailer Owner’s Manual and the individual manuals
furnished by the chassis, appliance and other manufacturers.

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INSTALLATIONS NOT COVERED
Airstream, Inc., does not accept any responsibility in connection with any of its trailers
for additional equipment or accessories installed at any dealership or other place of
business, or by any other party. Such installation of equipment or accessories by any
other party will not be covered by the terms of this warranty.
IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED
If your trailer needs repairs under the terms of the basic Airstream Limited Warranty,
you should:
1. Take your trailer to your selling dealer or other Authorized Airstream Dealer.
2. If the dealer is incapable of making the repair, request that he contact the Service
Administration Department at Airstream, Inc., for technical assistance.
3. If repairs are still not made, the customer should contact:
AIRSTREAM, INC.
419 W. Pike Street - P.O. Box 629
Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629
Attention: Owner Relations Department
Furnish the following information:
• The complete serial number of the trailer
• Date of original purchase
• Selling dealer
• Nature of service problem and steps or service, which have been performed.
(The owner may be directed to another dealer at the
owner's expense.)
4. If, after taking the above steps, repairs are still not complete, the Airstream
owner may request the trailer to be brought to the Factory Service Center at the
owner’s expense.

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DEALER REPRESENTATION EXCLUDED
The full extent of the basic Airstream Limited Warranty is set forth in detail in the
folder, and in the explanation of the basic Airstream Limited Warranty covered in the
Airstream Trailer Owner’s Manual. Airstream Inc. will not be responsible for additional
representations or implied warranties made by any of its dealers to the extent those
representations are not a part of, or are contrary to, the terms and conditions of the
basic Airstream Limited Warranty.
CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
Airstream, Inc., will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental ex-
penses or damages resulting from a defect. Incidental expenses include, but
are not limited to: travel expenses, gasoline, oil, lodging, meals, telephone tolls,
and loss of work and loss of use of the trailer. Some examples of consequen-
tial damages would be: stained curtains due to rain leaks or delaminated floor
caused by a plumbing leak. 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.
WARRANTY TRANSFER
The basic Airstream Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners for the
duration of the warranty period. Warranty transfer application forms are available from
your dealer or the Airstream Inc. Service Administration Department.
CHANGES IN DESIGN
Airstream Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design and improvements upon
its product without imposing my obligation upon itself to install the same upon its
products theretofore manufactured.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state.
EXPLANATION OF AIRSTREAM LIMITED WARRANTY
The Airstream Limited Warranty is detailed on your warranty document.. It is filled out
by the dealer and presented to the owner during delivery of a new unit. The Limited
Warranty must be presented to a dealer to obtain warranty service. It should be kept in
the trailer during the warranty period.
EXCLUSIONS:
Normal Wear
Items such as tires, water purifier packs, curtains, upholstery, floor coverings, window,
door and vent seals will show wear or may even wear out within the two 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.

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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 neces-
sary 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 infor-
mation on the loading of your trailer, consult your Owner’s Manual or gross vehicle
weight rating plate.
The Airstream axle is manufactured to a tolerance of 0-1½º camber and 0-1/8” 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 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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SERVICE
Before leaving the factory, each and every vital part of the trailer is tested for perfor-
mance. Each test is signed and certified by an inspector. After the trailer arrives on
your dealer’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 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 you need 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 has been provided with
your new trailer. 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 and bring your list up to date. He can also provide you with additional
copies if you need them. An up to date list is also available on WWW.AIRSTREAM.
COM. ALL CENTERS OPERATE ON AN APPOINTMENT BASIS FOR THE UTMOST
EFFICIENCY.
When you require service from the Airstream Factory Service Center, or a Certified
Dealer Service Center, please contact the service manager for an appointment, and
kindly inform him 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
P.O. Box 629
419 W. Pike Street
Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629
937-596-6111
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, Inc.
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 you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or write to: NHTSA, 400 Seventh ST, S.W., Washington,
D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline or
view the NHTSA Website: www.safercar.gov

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN YOUR COACH CAN CAUSE PRE-
MATURE AND UNEXPECTED PARTS BREAKAGE AND/OR ERRATIC OPERATION
THAT MAY BE HAZARDOUS.
Note: See appliance manufacturer’s literature for further information.
EVERY 1,000 MILES OR 60 DAYS
Escape Window Check operation of latches and upper hinge.
*Battery Check water level , lead acid only
Smoke Alarm Test and replace battery as required
Tires Check tire pressure (See Specifications)),
Hitch Check for loose bolts or unusual wear.
GFI Circuit Breaker Test and record.
WARNING: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN OCCUR
1. On first trip, tighten wheel lugs at start and at 10, 25, and 50 miles.
2. Thereafter, check wheel lugs before each trip.
3. Following winter storage, check before beginning a trip.
4. Following excessive braking, inspect wheel lugs
Torque aluminum wheels to 110-120 ft. lbs. and steel wheels to 95 ft. lbs.
EVERY 5,000 MILES OR 90 DAYS
Exterior Door locks Lubricate with dry graphite
Exterior Hinges Lubricate with light household oil
LPG Hold Down Lubricate with light household oil
LPG Regulator Check bottom vent for obstructions
Main Door Striker Pocket Coat with paraffin.
Wheel Lug Nuts Torque aluminum wheels to 110-120 ft. lbs
and steel wheels to 95 ft. lbs.
Break Away Switch Pull pin and lubricate with household oil
7-Way Plug Spray with contact cleaner.
Hitch Ball Latch Lubricate with non-detergent motor oil
Hitch Ball Lubricate with hitch ball lube or wheel
bearing grease.
Range Exhaust Hood Clean fan blades and wash filter.
Roof Vent Elevator Screws Lubricate with light household oil
Main Door Step Lubricate moving parts and check.
* As a battery ages and becomes less efficient, the water level should be checked at
more frequent levels. Checking water level does not apply to Glass Mat Batteries.

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EVERY 10, 000 MILES OR 6 MONTHS
Brakes Inspect, adjust, or replace as necessary
Wheel Bearings Clean and repack
Tires Inspect and rotate
Spare Tire Carrier Lubricate moving parts.
Seals, Windows, & Door Clean with mild detergent and coat with “Slipicone”.
TV Antenna Lubricate all moving parts with silicone lubricant.
Exterior Wax
Escape Window Lubricate latches with WD-40 or light household oil.
EVERY YEAR
Battery Clean, neutralize, and coat terminals with petroleum
jelly
A-Frame, Step Wire brush and paint frame at front and rear.
LP Bottles Have purged by LP supplier.
Seams Check and reseal exterior seams, windows, lights, and
vents as needed.
Hitch Coupler and Ball Check for wear or damage. Assure all parts operate
freely. Replace any component if worn or damaged.