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2020 Basecamp

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for Basecamp 2020

Page 1: ...2020 Basecamp Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...he time of publication approval If and when new materials and production techniques are developed that can improve the quality of its product or material substitutions are necessary due to availabilit...

Page 3: ...bing 5 5 Electrical 5 7 Appliances 5 11 EXTERIOR 6 1 Cleaning 6 2 General Information and Operation 6 3 Liquid Petroleum Gas LPG 6 6 TOWING 7 1 Tow Vehicle 7 2 Brakes 7 2 Towing Tips and Information 7...

Page 4: ...2020 Basecamp NOTES...

Page 5: ...luded with this manual to be more detailed All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication ap...

Page 6: ...2020 Basecamp 1 2 Introduction NOTES...

Page 7: ...CAL SENSITIVITY AND VENTILATION 2 2 Chemical Sensitivity 2 2 Formaldehyde 2 3 Ventilation 2 3 Do Not Smoke 2 3 Medical Advice 2 3 ALARMS AND DETECTORS 2 3 Smoke Alarm 2 3 Carbon Monoxide Detector 2 4...

Page 8: ...aintenance for tire care and safety information Also be sure to read the Tire Safety Manual Addendum included with your owner s packet Appliances and Equipment The appliances and equipment stove hot w...

Page 9: ...t to proper ventilation of your trailer please do not hesitate to contact your Airstream dealer Ventilation To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off gassing it is of utmost importance that y...

Page 10: ...o not open or tamper with the alarm as this could cause malfunction The detector will not protect against the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning when the batteries are dead or missing The alarm will on...

Page 11: ...d WARNING Test units used in RVs after the trailer has been in storage before each trip and once a week while in use Failure to test units used in RV s as described may remove your protection Liquid P...

Page 12: ...ctor be disconnected from the battery during periods of storage There is a small heater on the sensor of the device that burns away impurities in the air during periods of normal use During periods wh...

Page 13: ...d Warranty Excludes 3 4 Normal Wear 3 4 Accident 3 4 Abuse 3 4 Chemical Gassing 3 5 Exposure 3 5 Overload 3 5 SERVICE 3 5 Reporting Safety Defects 3 6 CAMPING 3 6 Suggested Pre Travel Check List 3 6 I...

Page 14: ...ages The repair remedy and the back up remedy must both be exhausted and these remedies must fail to fulfill their essential purpose before you can Limited Warranty Policy This Limited Warranty Covers...

Page 15: ...ner Failure to use reasonable efforts to mitigate damage caused by defects Failure to properly ventilate the travel trailer Improper electric power supply or improper travel trailer seek any legal or...

Page 16: ...at you bring your Basecamp to the Airstream factory in Jackson Center Ohio for repairs Airstream does not control the scheduling of repairs at its authorized Airstream dealers and repairs at the Airst...

Page 17: ...ng of your trailer consult this Owner s Manual or gross vehicle weight rating plate The axle is manufactured to a tolerance of 1 degree camber and 1 8 in toe in These tolerances will only change if th...

Page 18: ...Seal containers first 6 Hold down or stack securely all loose hard and sharp objects 7 Drain toilet bowl 8 Turn off interior lights 9 Pull up or retract step 10 Zip up shades 11 Secure and lock both...

Page 19: ...or run down the batteries that supply the 12 volt current On a longer trip when you have stayed where sewer connections and utility hookups were not available it will be necessary for you to stop fro...

Page 20: ...to the jacks and potentially the trailer WARNING Whenever the trailer must be lifted with a jack as when changing a tire always place the lifting jack under the main frame rail A label is provided to...

Page 21: ...natural materials such as wood products and fabrics Protect your investment by understanding the potential risks that mold imposes Contributing Factors To Mold Growth For mold growth to occur temperat...

Page 22: ...freezing Whenever possible the heat should be kept set to a constant temperature It is easier for the furnace to keep a constant room temperature than allow the trailer temperature to drop to 50 F th...

Page 23: ...quivalent lubricant every six months WARNING Read the directions on the fire extinguisher carefully If you have any doubts as to its operation you and your family should practice then replace or recha...

Page 24: ...2020 Basecamp 3 12 General Information NOTES...

Page 25: ...ECIFICATIONS Section 4 FLOOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4 1 FLOOR PLANS 4 2 Basecamp 4 2 SPECIFICATIONS 4 2 Specification Chart 4 2 Specification Tags 4 3 Measuring Hitch Ball Height 4 3 Tire Size with...

Page 26: ...ry from weights listed Model Basecamp Basecamp X Length Exterior 16 3 16 3 Width Exterior 7 7 Width Interior 6 4 5 6 4 5 Height Ext w A C 8 8 75 9 Height Int 6 3 5 6 3 5 Hitch Ball Size 25 16 25 16 Hi...

Page 27: ...side of your trailer are the Tire and Loading and Vehicle Manufacturing tags The Tire and Loading information tag lists the Size and Cold Inflation Pressure of the tires on your vehicle the weight of...

Page 28: ...2020 Basecamp 4 4 NOTES Floor Plans And Specifications...

Page 29: ...er Head 5 5 Shower Handles 5 5 Faucet Cleaning and Care 5 6 Draining System 5 6 Fresh Water Lines and Tanks 5 6 Drain and Waste System 5 6 Toilet 5 6 Deodorizers 5 6 Shower Stall 5 6 ELECTRICAL 5 7 Ba...

Page 30: ...ions 5 13 Furnace and Water Heater 5 13 Selectable Modes Of Operation 5 13 Truma Combi CP Plus Control Panel 5 14 Microwave Ovens 5 14 Range 5 14 Refrigerator 5 14 Operation 5 14 Start up 5 14 Defrost...

Page 31: ...ners designed for vinyl car seats and dashes can provide a more thorough cleaning Interior Woodwork The finish on the interior woodwork is a high quality furniture finish and should be treated as any...

Page 32: ...d goods on the floor or bottom shelf while cereals and crackers can be stored higher Use unbreakable type plates and saucers and consider storing your dish towels around them Overhead custom netting h...

Page 33: ...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 wat...

Page 34: ...Airstream does not recommend the use of scour pads cleansers or chemicals The abrasive nature of these substances could damage the faucet s finish A non abrasive car wax will help to protect the finis...

Page 35: ...Information The major portion of electrical power in your Airstream is 12 volt The 12 volt current powers all gas appliances for controls and or ignition as well as lighting An exception would be the...

Page 36: ...C current to the system are as follows Main charge line from tow vehicle Trailer batteries Converter The power sources listed above are all electrically connected to the 12 volt distribution fuse pane...

Page 37: ...irect contact with water Automatic Micro Controller Operation The power converters 3 stage switch mode is fully automatic The converter senses which mode it needs to be in by checking the condition of...

Page 38: ...g with city power make very certain that the service is 120 volt and not 240 volt To operate self contained simply disconnect the power supply cable Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Most states r...

Page 39: ...of this manual NOTE All GFCI breakers implement an auto self test function however Airstream recommends a manual test be conducted every month Galley The Basecamp galley has two retractable 120V rece...

Page 40: ...is lower profile and lighter weight means less drag and improved fuel efficiency In your owner s packet is a set of literature covering all operating and maintenance instructions If the literature is...

Page 41: ...d blowing air through the water heater system when draining This method could cause damage to lines and components Refer to the manufacturers user s manual provided for complete winterization instruct...

Page 42: ...y turning the thermostat counterclockwise to the OFF 0 position Prop the door open We suggest placing a towel in the bottom of the refrigerator to catch excess moisture Now that the unit has been defr...

Page 43: ...display will immediately switch to show the new level or voltage The 5 second time out is restarted every time a button is pressed Solar System Airstream utilizes Zamp solar panels and a Sun Explorer...

Page 44: ...ated by the decimal point on the right hand side turning on While the display is in the hold mode it will recheck the level once per second so the user can watch the level change while the tank is bei...

Page 45: ...6 3 Window Stone Guards 6 3 Wrap Protectors 6 3 Visor 6 3 Rear and Curbside Tents 6 4 Setting Up Your Rear Or Side Tent 6 4 Receptacle Outlets 6 5 Exterior Shower 6 5 City Water Hookup 6 5 Water Fill...

Page 46: ...he finish If a substance is found on the coating that cannot be removed by normal washing procedures Airstream recommends using DX 330 Acryli Clean made by PPG Industries Follow all directions and war...

Page 47: ...en door can be unsnapped at the sides and rolled up for entry or completely removed and stored when not in use Front End Protection The front end of the trailer exterior shell is equipped with a 3 M f...

Page 48: ...Tent 1 Assemble all of the poles DO NOT allow the shock cord to snap the pole sections together as this can damage the poles 2 Spread the Basecamp tent body on the ground making sure the tent is righ...

Page 49: ...aucet the others should be opened long enough to expel the air in the lines going to them Your plumbing system has a built in pressure regulator to protect your lines and faucets from extremely high p...

Page 50: ...peration only The valve features an internal spring loaded module that will not allow gas to flow from the cylinder until a positive seal has been made at the connection The valve outlet has 1 5 16 in...

Page 51: ...operty damage and or death How long a full tank of gas will last is dependent on usage In cold weather when you are using the furnace large amounts of hot water and are doing extensive cooking you wil...

Page 52: ...gh the lines by gas pressure before you will be able to light the pilots Hold a match to the pilot of the appliance closest to the tanks until it lights and stays lit Then move to the next closest app...

Page 53: ...equipped with safety devices that vent gas should the pressure become excessive WARNING Do not use cooking appliances for comfort heating Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation Before o...

Page 54: ...2020 Basecamp 6 10 Exterior NOTES...

Page 55: ...ay Plug 7 4 Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution 7 5 TOWING TIPS AND INFORMATION 7 5 General Information 7 5 Tracking Observation 7 5 Cooling System Overload 7 5 Downhill and Non level Driving 7 6 Off R...

Page 56: ...load you must pull Consolidate items in shelves lockers and in the refrigerator It is better to have one full and one empty locker than two half empty ones Special care must be taken not to overload t...

Page 57: ...ke it to a public scale Weigh each axle of your vehicle Refer to your axle weight and tire limits to see if you are within a safe range Total all axle weights ensuring you are below the Gross Vehicle...

Page 58: ...scales on the ground in line with the trailer hitch jack as shown It should be so spaced that a short piece of pipe or other round piece will lay exactly one foot from the centerline of the jack exte...

Page 59: ...ut to pull away and start slowly Look often in your mirrors and observe the action of the trailer then carefully move into the proper lane of traffic Remember that the trailer wheels will not follow t...

Page 60: ...there Passing On freeways or expressways pick the lane you want and try to stay in it Always maintain plenty of space between you and the car ahead at least the length of the tow vehicle plus trailer...

Page 61: ...accelerator Avoid using the tow vehicle brakes unless there is a danger of collision Reduce speed gradually whenever possible If you can do so safely use the brake hand controller to gently and progr...

Page 62: ...2020 Basecamp 7 8 Towing NOTES...

Page 63: ...9 Wheel Bearing Maintenance 8 9 Brakes 8 9 Breakaway Switch 8 9 BATTERY LEAD ACID 8 10 Battery Amp Draw and Testing 8 10 Battery Cleaning 8 10 Battery Storage 8 10 WATER PUMP 8 11 Water Pump Access Lo...

Page 64: ...egulator Check bottom vent for obstructions Wheel Lug Nuts Torque Aluminum Wheels to 110 ft lbs and Steel Wheels to 100 ft lbs Breakaway Switch Pull pin and lubricate with household oil See further in...

Page 65: ...ight PN 512965 License Plate LED PN 512981 LED Porch Light PN 512793 Convenience Light Dump Valve PN 512533 Red Identification Light Kit PN 512971 NOTE Most Exterior Lighting is LED and a replacement...

Page 66: ...uch up Caulking Caulk Seamfil White PN 360301 02 Caulk Seamfil Black PN 360301 04 Caulk Seamfil Linen PN 360301 14 Fil Stik Black PN 28431W 01 Fil Stik Grey PN 28431W 02 Fil Stik White PN 28431W 03 Ex...

Page 67: ...failure resulting in property damage personal injury and or death WARNING Never attempt to change any tire on the trailer without securely chocking the trailer s remaining wheels Never position yours...

Page 68: ...essures a special gauge will be required designed for larger tires Do not bleed air from warm tires to reduce pressure buildup Do not inflate tires to cold PSI rating beyond rim specifications How Ove...

Page 69: ...epth remains In most states it is illegal to drive with less than 2 32 in remaining tread depth 7 Park out of the sun whenever possible when in warm climates In desert regions use tire covers to preve...

Page 70: ...d check the tightness of all the lug nuts Tighten all lug nuts to the specified torque using a torque wrench If stud threads are damaged or faulty get professional service help NOTE Use a torque wrenc...

Page 71: ...rotor using wooden or rawhide mallet 13 Install hub and drum on spindle 14 Install outer bearing 15 Install washer and spindle nut 16 While rotating the wheel tighten the spindle nut with a 12 wrench...

Page 72: ...for Interstate batteries Battery Cleaning Battery maintenance is an important issue Maintain a clean battery top and check terminals and cables for tightness and cleanliness A dirty battery will dissi...

Page 73: ...r line Fresh Water Tank Draining The freshwater tank drain valve on all units is located under the trailer on the freshwater tank pan A white plastic petcock is located on the side of the pan for drai...

Page 74: ...ump valve and partially refill the tank with clean water and repeat the process until clean The main holding tank must be flushed out until all paper and waste material is removed Should solids accumu...

Page 75: ...pelled This water about 1 2 cup can be caught in a towel or rag 8 Lower the front of the trailer as far as the jack will allow until water ceases to drain then crank the jack up as high as it will go...

Page 76: ...ckets and a slight amount of household oil to the lock mechanisms to keep the locks operating smoothly Also lubricate the hinge pins periodically with household oil Use the lubricant sparingly and rem...

Page 77: ...Maintenance 2020 Basecamp 8 15 Electrical Diagrams 12 Volt Diagrams...

Page 78: ...espective table Main Circuit 30 Amp Circuit 1 20 Amp A Air Conditioner 16 0 Amps Circuit 2 15 Amp B Converter Wired Direct 8 0 Amps Circuit 3 15 Amp C Microwave Receptacle Single 10 0 Amps Circuit 4 2...

Page 79: ...erator CS End Table Outside Dinette Receptacles Circuit 4 20 Amp GFI Furnace Water Heater System Circuit 3 15 Amp Microwave Receptacle Circuit 2 15 Amp Converter Circuit 1 20 Amp A C Main 30 Amp Break...

Page 80: ...r display The best way to reach the Cat 5 cable is to remove the Seelevel Monitor The solar panel display can be mounted in the area near the Seelevel Monitor panel by routing the proper hole size The...

Page 81: ...Maintenance 2020 Basecamp 8 19 Fresh Water Layout...

Page 82: ...mp valves open Answer You cannot leave your black water valve open This would cause a buildup inside the tank You need to keep this closed until you are full or ready to leave 2 Do I need a water regu...

Page 83: ...bent in order to apply more pressure at the top and bottom of the door for better sealing Also on uneven surfaces the trailer can be in a slight twist that could affect closing Make sure the trailer...

Page 84: ...2020 Basecamp 8 22 Maintenance NOTES...

Page 85: ...ubrication and Adjustment 8 14 Main 6 3 Rear 6 3 Screen 6 3 Draining System 5 6 E Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy 3 8 Electrical 5 7 Electrical 110 Volt City Power 5 9 Electrical Diagrams 8 15 Equalizi...

Page 86: ...peration 6 3 T Tanks Black Gray Water Tank Dumping 8 12 Draining Dumping Cleaning 8 11 Drain System Cleaning 8 12 Fresh Water Tank and Draining 8 11 Tents 6 4 Thermostat 5 11 Tires 8 5 Toilet 5 6 Towi...

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Page 88: ...428 West Pike Street P O Box 629 Jackson Center OH 45334 0629 Phone 937 596 6111 Fax 937 596 6539 www airstream com...

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