General Information And Cleaning; General Information And Cleaning; Interior; Permablok3 ® By Spradling - Airstream Basecamp 2020 Owner's Manual

General Information and Cleaning

The interior of all Airstream trailers has been designed
for comfort, convenience, durability, and appearance�
How you use it and how you take care of it, naturally,
depends on you� However, if you learn to operate
the interior components, and take care of them and
the trailer properly, this knowledge will add to your
pleasure, as well as the long life of your trailer�
PERMABLOK3 by Spradling
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PermaBlok3 is a vinyl protective coating that's
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engineered to create a tough, effective barrier against
the three biggest problems: germs, abrasion, and
stains� You can not see it or feel it, yet the protection
it offers results in extended performance and lasting
beauty with minimum care� Most stains can be remove
with a damp cloth and cleaned with a 1:1 mix of Ivory
soap and water� A 1:1 mix of ammonia and water, or
a 1:4 mix of bleach and water can be used for more
stubborn stains� Only if needed a 1:1 mix of isopropyl
alcohol and water can be used� Use only a soft cotton
cloth and rub the stain in a circular motion� Rinse
thoroughly with clean water and pat dry�

Interior Aluminum Skin

Interior aluminum skin can be cleaned by washing with
any mild non-abrasive soap or detergent� Cleaning
should be followed by a thorough clean water rinse�
Drying the unit with a chamois or a soft cloth may
prevent spots and streaks� Do not use abrasive
cleaners or utensils on the aluminum skin as it is
coated with a clear coat that could be damaged�
Airstream recommends using Pledge® All-Purpose
Cleaner to clean interior surfaces including the
aluminum skin�
NOTE
When washing or polishing your trailer, always
wipe with the grain of the metal.

Window Shades

Blot liquid spills with a clean, dry cloth� For oil-based
spills, apply an absorbent such as corn starch, then
remove with a straight edge�

Vinyl Covering

Damp-wiping with mild detergent will suffice for routine
cleaning� The use of any automotive cleaners designed
for vinyl car seats and dashes can provide a more
thorough cleaning�
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Interior Woodwork

The finish on the interior woodwork is a high quality
furniture finish and should be treated as any fine
furniture finish. Use a high quality furniture cleaner
which does NOT contain ammonia or bleach� One
good choice is Murphy Oil Soap Clean and Shine�

Counter Area

The counter tops are made of a high-pressure laminate
and can be cleaned with soap and water, or you can
use a common solvent on tough spots� Do not use
abrasive cleaners since they could scratch the surface�
A protective pad should always be used under hot
utensils or pans�

Vinyl Flooring

General Cleaning

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Use a soft broom to sweep the floor. A vacuum cleaner
may damage the flooring, especially the type that use
beater bars� In most cases, a clean damp cloth or mop
will suffice to clean dirty flooring. When necessary, a
solution of mild detergent or domestic floor cleaning
emulsion can be used to clean the flooring. Do not use
a wire brush or nylon scouring pads, furniture polish,
spirit-based polish, powder or liquid abrasive cleaners,
bleach or other strong detergents� Scuffs, dirt, and
spillages should be cleaned up as soon as possible�
Rubber backing on doormats may result in yellow
discoloration of the floor immediately beneath. Choose
a natural fiber mat. Rubber feet on furniture may cause
staining� Remove them altogether or place coasters or
felt pads between them and the floor.

Protecting Your Floor From Physical Damage

For spirit-based products such as shoe polish,
solvents, hair dye, and permanent marker pens, wipe
up spots and marks as quickly as possible� This also
applies to mustard and strongly colored foodstuffs�
Corrosive substances such as acid and alkaline
solutions can damage the surface of the floor. Clean up
any spills quickly and carefully avoiding direct contact
with the substance� Wear protective clothing such
as gloves when doing so� Bitumen/tar from freshly
resurfaced or melted roads and pathways, and some
inexpensive rubber shoe and slipper soles can cause
stains� The above materials are likely to cause damage
but are not considered restrictive�

Interior

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