Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance - Airstream Basecamp 2020 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Failure to maintain your trailer can cause pre-
mature and unexpected parts breakage and/or
erratic operation that may be hazardous.
NOTE
See appliance manufacturer's literature for further
information.
Every 1,000 miles or 60 days
Windows Check operation of latches and
hinges.
Battery* Check water level, lead acid
only.
Detectors Test and replace battery as
required.
Tires Check tire pressure (See
Specifications).
Hitch Check for loose bolts or
unusual wear.
GFI Circuit Breaker Test and record.
* As a battery ages and becomes less efficient,
the water level should be checked more often and
replenished only with distilled water. Checking water
level does not apply to Glass Mat Batteries.
Every 5,000 miles or 90 days
Main Door Latch Lubricate with dry graphite
Exterior Door Locks Lubricate with dry graphite.
Exterior Hinges Lubricate with light household
oil�
LPG Hold-Down Lubricate with light household
oil�
LPG Regulator 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
instructions in this section.)
7-Way Plug Spray with contact cleaner.
8-2
WARNING
Every 5,000 miles or 90 days
Hitch Ball Latch Lubricate with non-detergent
motor oil.
Hitch Ball Lubricate with hitch ball lube or
wheel bearing grease.
Roof Vent Elevator Lubricate with light household
Screws oil�
Main Door Step Lubricate and inspect moving
parts.
Every 10,000 miles or 6 months
Brakes Inspect or replace as
necessary.
Wheel Bearings Clean and repack�
Tires Inspect and rotate.
Spare Tire Carrier Lubricate moving parts.
Window and Door Clean with mild detergent and
Seals coat with "Slipicone"�
Exterior Wax�
Every year
Battery Clean, neutralize, and coat
terminals with petroleum jelly.
LPG Tanks Have purged by LPG supplier.
Seams Check and reseal exterior
seams, windows, lights, and
vents as needed.
Hitch Coupler and Ensure all parts operate freely.
Ball Replace any component if
worn or damaged.
Interior Cabinetry Visual inspection of latches
and locks, hinges and slides.
Silicone spray as needed.
2020 Basecamp