Airstream Basecamp 2017 - Plumbing System Operation

Interior
2017 Basecamp 5-5
Plumbing
Water System (Self-Contained)
Fill the water tank by opening the exterior access door
and removing the screw cap� A standard garden hose
can now be inserted� It is a good idea to let the water
run through the hose for a short time to ush it out.
Experienced RVers usually ll their tanks with “home”
water to avoid strange water that may be distasteful to
them� The amount of water in the tank may be checked
on the Monitor Panel, or you may ll the tank until
water overows out of the ll.
Open the hot side of the galley faucet and turn on the
water pump switch located on the monitor panel� For
some time, the open faucet may only sputter� This is
because the water heater is being lled and air is being
pushed out through the lines� Once the water heater is
full, a steady stream of water will ow from the faucet.
Now, open a cold faucet� It may sputter for a short time,
but will soon expel a steady stream� All other faucets
can now be opened until all air is expelled� Once the
system is lled with water and the faucets closed, the
water pump will shut off� When a faucet is opened, the
pump will come back on automatically� If the faucet is
just barely open, it is normal for the pump to cycle on
and off rapidly�
Water Pump
The water pump switch (monitor panel mounted, see
Appliances in this section) operates the pump� Once
the switch is turned on, the pump will run until the
water pressure reaches about 55 PSI� At this point, an
internal pressure switch will shut it off� When a faucet is
opened, the water pressure will drop and the pump will
start to run again�
As a general rule, the water pump should be turned
off while using a city water hookup, however the water
pressure at some campgrounds may be low� The water
pump can be turned on to assist the city water hookup
pressure� Be sure there is some water in the fresh
water tank� The pump will only use the water that is
needed out of the tank to bring the pressure up to the
usual standard of 55 PSI�
Access to the water pump will be necessary for
periodic cleaning of the strainer screen� Refer to
Section 8 - Maintenance for water pump access and
strainer screen removal�
Exhaust Fans
Basecamp trailers are equipped with a high volume
roof vent in the living area� Refer to High Volume Roof
Vent in this section�
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�
Ceiling and Directional Lighting
A wall switch just inside the door controls step, front,
rear and bathroom lights� At the rear door an adjustable
reading light has been installed and is operated by
pressing the lights lens�
Storage Tips
Kitchen cabinets should have the heaviest items stored
on the bottom and lighter items placed higher� After
loading, put skillets and canned goods on the oor or
bottom shelf, while cereals and crackers can be stored
higher� Use unbreakable-type plates and saucers, and
consider storing your dish towels around them�
Overhead custom netting has been installed in several
locations around the Basecamp� Use common sense
when storing items in these locations� Large heavy
items can be dangerous if stored in these locations
while traveling and can cause damage to the interior of
the trailer should they become dislodged�
WARNING
Keep ammable material away from the furnace.