Airstream INTERNATIONAL CCD - Manual (Page 36)

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WINTER TRAVELING
Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require certain precautions to protect the
plumbing system and your personal belongings from being damaged by freezing.
Whenever possible the heat should kept on a constant temperature. It is easier for the
furnace to keep a constant room temperature than for the trailer temperature to be
allowed to drop 50 degrees Fahrenheit then attempt to raise it to a comfortable level.
The furnace supplies heat to the water lines and tanks on all models except the 22
ft. It has 12-V heat pads for the tanks. These pads are individually switched with the
switch located next to the monitor panel. This feature allows the saving of battery
power in a dry camping situation. To conserve battery power, RV antifreeze may used
to protect the gray and black tank. Battery power will last about 3 hours using all three
heat pads.
Heat must be maintained inside your trailer to prevent the water lines and tanks from
freezing. The exterior city water hose must be protected from freezing with heat tape.
CAUTION : If at any time the exterior temperature makes it difficult to maintain
temperature inside your trailer above the freezing mark all winterizing proce-
dures should be performed immediately. Freezing of liquid and solid wastes in
the holding tanks could damage equipment.
WARNING : Always shut off the LP gas and be sure all flames are extin-
guished before gasoline is added to the tow vehicle.
Some states do not allow LPG to be turned on while moving. While traveling in these
states you must use your common sense. How cold is it? How long will it be before you
can turn the heat back on? Is the temperature dropping or raising? Remember, when
towing at 50 MPH the wind chill factor will cause the interior of the trailer to cool much
faster than a trailer that is parked.
When parked in sub-freezing temperatures make sure you keep a full supply of LP
gas and plug into a 110 volt power source whenever possible. A fully charged battery
will not last more than 8 to 10 hours if the furnace is running almost constantly and
110-volt power is not available.
Leave cabinet doors, wardrobes and bed doors partially open to allow warm air to
circulate around plumbing lines and fixtures. Insulate and/or wrap your exterior water
lines with heat tape.