FAQ - Trailers
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How to Fill, Flush, and Clean Water Tanks
Learn how to properly use and maintain the tanks in your Airstream.
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How to Use the Tank Monitoring System
Note: The tank monitoring system displayed in this video is not currently being used on the Airstream Cl...
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How to Access, Use, and Remove a Propane Tank
All Airstream travel trailers come standard with LP (liquid propane) tanks. Learn how to safely access, use...
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Locking the entry door, filling tanks, hooking up power, and connecting TV
Get details about locking your Airstream, filling your fresh water tank, hooking up the power cord and conn...
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Using the Hydronic Heating System in a Classic
Find out how to operate your Airstream Classic’s air and water heating systems, plus check system temperatu...
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How to Use and Maintain the Windows
Airstream windows open wider than any other travel trailer in the industry. Learn how to use and maintain t...
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How to retract and extend the side and rear manual awnings
Note: this video displays a model year 2017 Airstream Classic. The manual rear and side awning operation...
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How to Use and Store the Entry Step
See how to open and close the Airstream entry step.
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Leveling and Stabilizing a Travel Trailer
Find out how to level your Airstream side-to-side and back-to-front, plus how to operate the trailer’s stab...
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How to Use and Maintain a Fantastic Fan
Understand the different functions of your Airstream’s Fantastic Fan, plus find out how to clean and safely...
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How to set up and take down the manual awning
Learn how to set up and take down the manual awning on traditional Airstream travel trailers. The manua...
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Leveling a travel trailer and using the stabilizer jacks
Making a long trip in your Airstream is not very different from making a weekend excursion. Since everythin...
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How to operate the bi-fold door in the 19CB floor plans
The 19CB (corner bed) travel trailer floor plans include a door that is engineered for optimal space no mat...
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Do Airstream travel trailers have an emergency escape window?
Yes! Each Airstream travel trailer comes with a sacrificial emergency escape window that operates the same ...
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Where can I get replacement keys?
One of the most impressive parts of an Airstream is the door. It closes like a vault and gives you the safe...
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What is an A-frame?
The A-frame is the front section of the Airstream chassis that is visible in front of the body. Airstream's...
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What is a 7-way cable?
A 7-way cable is the cable that runs from your tow vehicle to the Airstream which transmits braking and tur...
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How do I convert my dinette into a bed in my Bambi?
16RB, 19CB and 20FB Bambi models have dinettes which can be made into a bed by raising up on the front of t...
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What kind of equipment should I be sure to bring?
1. Water hose, 5/8 in. high pressure, tasteless, odorless, non-toxic, (2 25-ft. sections) 2. Y connection -...
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Where are the water heater bypass valves located on the Caravel?
16-ft. Rear Bed model is under the roadside wardrobe behind a removable panel. 19-ft. Corner Bed model is a...
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Where are the drain valves located on the Caravel and Bambi?
Under the trailer are galvanized steel boxes that are a few inches lower than the trailer frame. These boxe...
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Where are the water pump access locations on the Caravel and Bambi?
The 16 ft. model has the pump and filter located under the roadside dinette seat. Access is gained by lifti...
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How do I install and fill my LPG tank?
1. Place the tanks in position on the A-frame and tank cross-member so that it rests on the upper collar of...
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What kinds of safety precautions should I be aware of?
Many things can be construed as safety related, but the most important is your common sense. If you are car...
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How is the travel trailer exterior length measured?
All Airstream Travel Trailer exterior lengths are measured from the center of the hitch to the end of the r...
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What are the red numbers I see on some Airstreams?
Back in the early days of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International, each Airstream that traveled with the ...