Air Conditioner; Exhaust Fans; High Volume Roof Vent; Operation - Airstream Basecamp 2020 Owner's Manual

Interior

Air Conditioner

The roof A/C used on Airstream's Basecamp has the
lowest profile of any A/C on the market today. Coupled
with an industry exclusive fiberglass basepan this
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 misplaced, contact
the A/C manufacturer or your Airstream dealer for
replacement�
Proper voltage to the air conditioner is critical� A
voltmeter check may find voltage much lower at a
campground shoreline outlet than the needed 110 to
120 volts� Your air conditioner may not function if the
current drops below 105 volts� Low voltage is usually
associated with older or poorly maintained trailer parks�
Parking your trailer so the power cord can be plugged
into a receptacle close to the fuse or circuit breaker box
can alleviate low voltage problems� Avoid extension
cords and adapters whenever possible� If an extension
cord must be used, it should be as short and heavy as
possible to provide the most current�
If high temperatures are expected, make an effort to
park in a shaded area� Starting the air conditioner
early in the morning also helps. It is more efficient to
hold a comfortable temperature than it is to lower the
temperature after the interior of the trailer is already
hot�
Never run your air conditioner with the vents closed�
Doing so could cause the air conditioner to freeze and
may damage the unit� The manufacturer recommends
having at least 3 vents open when running to prevent
any chance of freezing up� We recommend that you
clean out the filters at least every two weeks when
running the air conditioner on a continual basis�
NOTE
Review the air conditioning literature supplied in
your owner's packet before proceeding.
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Exhaust Fans

In the bathroom a round ventilator is used and is
opened by pushing straight up on the crossbar handle
and pressing the red switch to engage the fan motor�

High Volume Roof Vent

The high volume roof vent system is designed to
quickly exhaust stale, hot air and draw in fresh air� It
is great to use when the outside temperature does not
call for air conditioning, but heat has built up in your
trailer�
The core of the system is a powerful rotary fan that
works with a slightly open window to create a balanced
airflow. It is designed for maximum air exchange,
minimum sound levels and power consumption� Fresh,
clean, natural air is pulled in� Hot, stale, stuffy air is
pushed out�
NOTE
Never cover the ceiling fans. This will greatly
restrict airflow and increase sound levels.

Operation

1� Open dome approximately 3 in� or more (ceiling fan
has a built-in safety switch that will not allow motor
to operate unless dome is partially open)�
2� Turn 3-speed knob to desired performance level
(3-Low, 2-Medium, 1-High, O-Off)�
3� Open window(s) or door for airflow.
The source of airflow is determined by the number of
window(s) or door(s) opened� For best results, close
all roof vents and open one window that is the greatest
distance from the ceiling fan�
2020 Basecamp