Airstream Basecamp 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Interior
2020 Basecamp
5-5
Faucets
Galley Faucet
Galley Faucet/Sink Combo - AS part# 602197
Telephone Shower Head
Shower head, Chrome - AS part# 601358
The telephone shower head is designed to give
maximum flexibility in usage, and provides for water-
saving techniques when using your trailer on self-
containment� It can be held in the hand and moved
about the body� Normally, the best water conservation
procedure is to wet the entire body then turn the water
off� Apply soap, lather thoroughly, and then rinse the
soap off� The shower stall is equipped with an exterior
shower door that allows the shower head to be passed
through to the outside� Make sure the door remains
locked when not in use�
Shower Handles
Shower handles, Chrome - AS part# 604877-01
Plumbing
Water System (Self-Contained)
Fill the water tank by opening the exterior access door
and removing the screw cap� A potable water hose
can now be inserted� It is a good idea to let the water
run through the hose for a short time to flush it out.
Experienced RVers usually fill their tanks with “home”
water to avoid strange water that may be distasteful to
them� The amount of water in the tank may be checked
on the Monitor Panel, or you may fill the tank until
water overflows out of the fill.
Open the hot side of the galley faucet and turn on the
water pump switch located on the monitor panel� For
some time, the open faucet may only sputter� This is
because the water heater is being filled and air is being
pushed out through the lines� Once the water heater is
full, a steady stream of water will flow from the faucet.
Now, open a cold faucet� It may sputter for a short time,
but will soon expel a steady stream� All other faucets
can now be opened until all air is expelled� Once the
system is filled with water and the faucets closed, the
water pump will shut off� When a faucet is opened, the
pump will come back on automatically� If the faucet is
just barely open, it is normal for the pump to cycle on
and off rapidly�
Water Pump
The water pump switch (monitor panel mounted, see
Appliances in this section) operates the pump� Once
the switch is turned on, the pump will run until the
water pressure reaches about 55 PSI� At this point, an
internal pressure switch will shut it off� When a faucet is
opened, the water pressure will drop and the pump will
start to run again�
As a general rule, the water pump should be turned
off while using a city water hookup, however the water
pressure at some campgrounds may be low� The water
pump can be turned on to assist the city water hookup
pressure� Be sure there is some water in the fresh
water tank� The pump will only use the water that is
needed out of the tank to bring the pressure up to the
usual standard of 55 PSI�
Access to the water pump will be necessary for
periodic cleaning of the strainer screen� Refer to
Section 8 - Maintenance for water pump access and
strainer screen removal�