AIRSTREAM OWNERS MANUAL

CAMPINGCAMPGROUND SETUPtravel adventure.Airstream owners have parked virtually every place imaginable from filling stations tofarmlands. In time you’ll develop a knack for spying wonderful little roadside locationsby turning off the main highway and exploring.WARNING: Do not parked in a manner that would prevent the escapewindows from opening.While there are many modern parks including State, County and Federal parks withgood facilities where you might obtain full service hookups, BaseCamp gives you theability to go to that out of the way place and take a few toys too. A BaseCamp is aretreat close to the action. A camp waiting for you after climbing that mountain, canoeingthat stream, fishing that lake, or going 4-wheeling on that primitive trail.When stopping for the night, your Airstream is built to be safely parked in any spot thatis relatively level and where the ground is firm. Unless the tow vehicle is needed fortransportation, it is not necessary to unhitch.Try to pick as level a parking spot as possible. Stabilizing jacks or blocks probablywon’t be required during an overnight stay. However, if you crank the hitch jack downto take the weight off the tow vehicle’s springs this will provide some stability. If youmust park on a slope, PARK FACING DOWNHILL. It is easier to level the trailer thisway.WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE GAS WILL KILL YOU Stoves,heaters, grills, lanterns, candles, and other fuel-burning devices such as ATVs ormotorcycles that burn propane, natural gas, charcoal, kerosene, coal, gasoline,diesel, or other fuels produce a toxic gas called carbon monoxide. Becausecarbon monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, and colorless, a dangerous level ofcarbon monoxide gas can accumulate in a trailer and/or tent which cannot bedetected by sight, smell, or taste.When breathed in, even small quantities, carbon monoxide is absorbed into thebloodstream, replacing and reducing the oxygen in the bloodstream and causingcarbon monoxide poisoning and suffocation, which will cause death, seriousinjury, or permanent disability. Exposure to high concentrations of carbon monoxidefor even a few minutes will also cause death, serious injury, or permanentdisability. For these reasons:CAll you need to do to enjoy the Airstream BaseCamp is to turn on the LP gas, lightany appliance pilots, and plug into a 30 amp shoreline if available. On overnight orweekend trips chances are you probably will not run down the battery which suppliesthe 12 volt current to your water pump and lights. However, if camping in a area where110 volt shoreline hookups are not available, running your tow vehicle with the 7-waypower cord hooked up will charge your battery if it does run low on power.Before moving on, check your campsite for both cleanliness and also be sure youhaven’t left anything behind. Turn off the gas supply and make sure everything isproperly stowed. Use your PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST and you are ready for moreDO NOT use stoves, heaters, grills, lanterns, candles, or other fuelburning devices inside or near a camper without proper ventilation.DO NOT leave your vehicle running while using your camper.DO NOT start ATVs, motorcycles, or other fuel burning devices whilethey are located in your camper.Your failure to follow this warning will cause death, serious injury, or permanentdisability to you or others.C - 2