Airstream INTERNATIONAL CCD - Manual (Page 42)

D
EXTERIOR
D - 3
Chassis
The standard RECOMMENDED HITCH BALL
HEIGHT for your Airstream is listed in the
“Specifications” section of this manual. If you
plan long trips with the trailer heavily loaded, you
should check your trailer, after loading, to deter-
mine 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.
WARNING : ALWAYS OPEN LATCH
HANDLE BEFORE INSERTING BALL.
OPERATION 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 car/trailer combination 2-4” to insure coupler is se-
curely attached to tow ball. Retract jack before towing.
5. Insert padlock through hole in handle for theft prevention.
POWER JACK
Hi-Power Acme 3,000
A switch located on the bottom of the housing operates the power jack. When the jack
is fully extended or retracted internal limit switches automatically shut off the motor.
The jack is wired directly to the battery with an inline fuse.
WARNING : Keep hands and feet from under the foot plate when using
the jack.
When the high-powered
jack reaches the end of
its travel, (either raising
or lowering) internal limit
switches automatically
shut motor off.
Dolly wheels are not rec-
ommended.
WARNING : Avoid the risk of injury to yourself and others.
• Use the jack for lifting the trailer only
• Never get beneath the travel trailer when only the power jack supports
it.
• Support the vehicle by appropriate means.
To Open
Open Position
Figure 1
To Close
Closed Position
Figure 2
Level & Manual
Crank Access
Jack will raise
and lower by
this switch
Night light
controlled by
this switch
UP
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