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Interior

5-6

2020 Basecamp

Toilet 

The RV toilet in your Airstream is a design that has 

been used for many years� One pedal is used to open 

and close the slide mechanism, as well as, open the 

water valve� 
In normal use, depressing the pedal dumps the 

sewage and fresh water flushes down the side of the 

bowl� Water will continue to run into the bowl for a short 

time after the pedal is released� 
When you wish to conserve water hold the hand-spray 

head, if installed, over the bowl and hold down the 

thumb-operated lever� When depressing the pedal, all 

the water is routed through the hand-spray� 

NOTE

When you dump the bowl of the toilet, make 

sure all paper and solids have cleared the slide 

mechanism before you allow it to close. Failure 

to do so can cause the groove for the slide to 

become jammed and the slide will no longer close 

completely. 

Please see the toilet owner’s/user manual for warranty 

and user tips, and maintenance information�

Deodorizers 

There are many deodorizers on the market in tablet, 

liquid, and powder form� These not only combat odor, 

but also stimulate the bacteria that works to dissolve 

the solids in your tank� 

Shower Stall

To clean your fiberglass shower stall unit, use warm 

water and one of the stronger liquid detergents� Do not 

use abrasive cleaners as they may scratch and dull the 

surface of your unit� Stubborn stains can be removed 

with solvents such as turpentine, paint thinner, or 

acetone� Restore dulled areas by rubbing with an 

automotive type liquid cleaner, then, put the soft glow 

back into your unit with a light application of liquid wax�

CAUTION

Applying wax to the base of the shower floor is not 

recommended, as this could create an unsafe

Faucet Cleaning and Care

All that is needed to clean your faucet is a soft, damp 

cloth� 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 finish

Draining System

Fresh Water Lines and Tanks

Fresh water drain valves consist of low point water line 

drain valves and a fresh water tank drain valve� The 

valves are in-line or petcock-type valves� 
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for necessary drain 

valve locations and draining procedures of fresh water 

lines and tank�

Drain and Waste System

Your trailer has a drain and waste system that includes 

a waste-holding tank made from corrosion-free molded 

plastic, with trouble-free dump valve�
The combination Black/Gray holding tank enables you 

to use the toilet for several days away from disposal 

facilities� The wastewater from the sink and shower 

also drains into this holding tank�
This combination Black/Gray tank has a single dump 

valve allowing the tank to drain through a common 

outlet� Therefore, only one sewer hose connection is 

needed when hooking up to a dump station�
Almost all campgrounds will have dumping facilities�  

Park directories, such as Woodalls and Rand McNally, 

also list dumping stations�
Refer to Section 8 - Maintenance for important 

information on Black/Gray water tank draining, 

cleaning, and rinsing procedures�
Check your monitor panel frequently (see Appliances in 

this section)� When the holding tank is completely full, 

sewage cannot be emptied from the toilet bowl� If the 

holding tank is overfilled, drain water may back up into 

the tub and cause an unpleasant cleaning job� Never 

drain the tank at any place other than an approved 

dumping station�

NOTE

 Never put wet strength paper towels or tissues 

in your holding tank since they will not dissolve 

and can catch in the mechanism of the dump 

valve. Colored toilet tissue is slower to dissolve 

than white. Most RV-accessory stores offer tissue 

designed for RVs that will completely dissolve. 

Содержание Basecamp 2020

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 4: ...2020 Basecamp NOTES...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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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