Airstream Safari - Manual (Page 41)

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EXTERIOR
Chassis
Hitch Ball Height
The standard RECOMMENDED HITCH BALL HEIGHT for the Airstream Safari and
Bambi is 17 ¾ ” except for the 22 ft. model which is 18”. If you plan long trips with
the trailer heavily loaded you should check your trailer, after loading, to determine the
optimum height. To check, park the trailer on a level surface and crank the front jack up
or down until the measurement from the frame to the ground is the same front and rear.
Measure from the ground to the upper surface of the hitch ball coupler. Add one inch
to this figure when setting the ball height on the tow vehicle to allow for the suspension
settling under the added weight.
To Open
Open Position
Figure 1
To Close
Closed Position
Figure 2
Coupler Operating Instructions
1. To open - slide forward and pull up to open latch before
inserting ball.
2. Place coupler on ball of same diameter as coupler and
of same or greater capacity.
3. When ball is completely nested in socket, push top of
latch handle rearward until handle snaps into closed
position. (Figure 2)
4. Extend jack to ground and lift tow vehicle/trailer com-
bination 2-4” to insure coupler is securely attached to
tow ball. Retract jack before towing.
5. Insert padlock through hole in handle for theft preven-
tion.
WARNING : ALWAYS OPEN LATCH HANDLE BEFORE INSERTING
BALL INTO COUPLER.