Camping – Airstream CLASSIC TRAILER User Manual
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Leveling and Stabilizing
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.
NOTICE: Optional STABILIZING JACKS, whether manual or power, should only be
used to stabilize trailer.
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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