Airstream INTERNATIONAL CCD - Manual (Page 32)

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CAMPING
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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 every-
thing 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 back-
ing the trailer up one or more 2” x 6” boards. 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 the two
rear corners as shown in the diagram to eliminate the
natural spring action of the axles. STABILIZING JACKS
should only he 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 or HITCH
JACK TO LIFT THE TRAILER.