Faucet Cleaning And Care; Draining System; Fresh Water Lines And Tanks; Drain And Waste System - Airstream Basecamp 2020 Owner's Manual

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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.
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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
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