Maintenance - Airstream Basecamp 2020 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-1
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE � � � � � � � 8-2
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE AND
REPLACEMENT PARTS � � � � � � � 8-3
Exterior Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-4
TIRES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Tire Changing � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Jack Location � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-5
Tire Load and Inflation Information � � � � 8-6
Proper Tire Inflation � � � � � � � � 8-6
Underinflated Tires � � � � � � � � 8-6
How Overloading Affects Your Tires � � 8-6
Weighing Your Basecamp Or Towed
Vehicle � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Care Tips � � � � � � � � � � 8-6
Tire Inspection and Storage � � � � � � � 8-7
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Lug Nut Torquing � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Tire Rotation � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Axles and Bearings � � � � � � � � � � 8-8
Rubber Torsion Axle Alignment
Specifications � � � � � � � � 8-9
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
2020 Basecamp
Section 8

MAINTENANCE

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WATER PUMP � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
Water Pump Access Locations � � � � � �8-11
Strainer Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
FRESH WATER TANK AND DRAINING � � �8-11
Drain Valves � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-11
Fresh Water Tank Draining � � � � � � �8-11
Water Heater Draining � � � � � � � � �8-11
Sanitizing � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-12
BLACK/GRAY WATER TANK
AND DRAINING � � � � � � � � � � �8-12
Black/Gray Water Tank Dumping � � � � �8-12
Drain System Cleaning � � � � � � � � �8-12
WINTERIZING AND STORAGE � � � � � �8-13
EXTERIOR DOORS � � � � � � � � � � �8-14
Lubrication � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-14
Adjustment � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-14
WINDOWS � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8-14
Sticking Windows � � � � � � � � � � �8-14
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS � � � � � � � �8-15
12-Volt Diagrams � � � � � � � � � � �8-15
120-Volt/30- Amp Diagram � � � � � � � �8-16
Standard 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Layout � �8-17
Solar Panel Wiring � � � � � � � � � � �8-18
FRESH WATER LAYOUT � � � � � � � � �8-19
FAQS AND ANSWERS � � � � � � � � � �8-20
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