Expert Answers about Airstream Safari Travel Trailer

• Procedure for Installing Reese 58098 Replacement Trunnion and Roll Pin
• The procedure you described is exactly correct. That is exactly how the # 58098 trunnions are replaced. You'll use a punch to drive out the roll pin holding the old trunnion on the spring bar, then remove the trunnion from the bar. Then, slide the replacement trunnion on the bar, making sure the holes for the roll pins line up. Then drive the new roll pins into place. The roll pins are made of spring steel, so they will be a compression fit, you won't need to add anything to hold them...
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• Does the Lens Need Removed on the Rectangular Interior Trailer Light with Switch To Be Installed
• In order to install the Rectangular Interior Trailer Light with Switch part # AR11824 you do indeed need to pop off the lens which is super easy using a pry tool or screw driver if you are careful. The lens once removed will reveal the four mounting holes which you can attach with screws.
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• Initial Adjustment of Self-Adjusting Trailer Brake Assemblies
• To back the adjuster off, you'll need to use a small flat blade screwdriver or a similar tool to lift the clip that sits in the teeth of the adjuster wheel. With the clip lifted out of the way, you can use another screwdriver (a # W80630 adjuster spoon is easier to use). You can also automatically adjust the brakes if you have a large empty parking lot nearby. Accelerate up to about 20 mph and apply the brakes firmly. You'll need to do this several times, as each time the brakes will adjust...
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• Is Drilling Required to Install Rear View Safety Backup Camera System w/Side Cameras
• The Rear View Safety Backup Camera System with Side Cameras # RVS-062710 comes with hardware to attach the cameras to the outside of the trailer. This would require drilling into the outer body of your Airstream. If you go with this system along with the quick tow # RVS-2133, I recommend putting a dab of silicone sealant # LT37464 at the holes so no water can get in. You would also presumably have to drill holes to run the wiring. The side cameras do have gaskets so you would not have to...
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