Towing
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Should I apply grease to the hitch ball of my Airstream travel trailer?
To reduce damage from metal to metal contact between the hitch and coupler, it is recommended that you appl...
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What do I do if my trailer begins to sway while towing?
If sway occurs, the following techniques should be used: 1. Slow down immediately, remove your foot from th...
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How to Use the Rearview Camera
*All traditional Airstream travel trailers now come standard with a rearview camera displayed in this video.
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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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What do I do if my trailer comes separated from my vehicle while towing?
In the event of an accidental separation of the tow vehicle and the trailer, the breakaway switch will set ...
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Can you ride inside the trailer while towing?
The transporting of people in the trailer puts their lives at risk and may be illegal. The trailer does not...
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What kind of vehicle should I use to tow my trailer?
When buying a new vehicle to tow your trailer, we suggest including towing options offered by most tow vehi...
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How do I attach the EZ-Latch coupler to the hitch?
The EZ-Latch coupler features a simple-to-use latching mechanism. Hooking up is as easy as dropping the cou...
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Can I pass other cars on the road when towing my trailer?
Extreme care must be exercised when passing another vehicle. A vehicle with a trailer attached will require...
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How do I back up with my trailer?
In BACKING UP the important thing to remember is to DO EVERYTHING SLOWLY and to correct immediately if you ...
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Can I tow a trailer behind my touring coach?
Short answer: Yes! Airstream Touring Coaches can generally tow up to 5,000 lbs. and have a Mercedes-Benz hi...
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Defining the towing acronyms (UBW, GVRW, NCC, etc.).
The UBW and NCC weights listed in the Specification Chart are for the base unit with LP and batteries inclu...
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Why is my travel trailer swaying while driving?
Sway or fishtailing is the sideways action of a trailer caused by external forces. It is common for travel ...
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What is a rubber torsion axle?
Our Dexter rubber torsion axles have internal rubber cords that provide load carrying capacity verses leaf ...