2020 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP X 16NB REVIEW

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2020 AIRSTREAM BASECAMP X 16NB

Shawn’s here to kick off this Feature Friday with the 2020 Airstream Basecamp X 16NB. Small, comfortable AND tough, this camper is ready to take on any adventure, so you can pack up and go anywhere you please with nothing to hold you back.

ABOUT BASECAMP

Basecamp is an outdoor adventurist’s dream. It’s rugged enough to get you as far off the beaten path as you want to go and comfortable enough to keep you there for as long as you want to stay. Economically designed to meet all your getaway needs, Basecamp is equipped with high-end features, an on-board restroom, and living space that converts to a bed. So whether you’re camp- ing, hiking, biking, kayaking, or all of the above, Basecamp is ready to turn your next fun adven- ture into the best one yet.

SPECS

  • Exterior Length:16 ft. 3 in.
  • Exterior Width: 7 ft.
  • Interior Width: 6 ft. 4.5 in.
  • Exterior Height with A/C: 9 ft. 0 in.
  • Exterior Height without A/C: 8 ft. 10.75 in.
  • Interior Height with A/C (Entry Area): 6 ft. 3.5 in.
  • Hitch Weight (with LP & Batteries): 435
  • Unit Base Weight (with LP & Batteries): 2,635
  • Maximum Trailer Capacity (GVWR) (lbs.): 3,500
  • Net Carrying Capacity (lbs.):865
  • Fresh Water Tank (gal.): 22
  • Gray and Black Water Combo Tank (gal.): 29 (Combo)
  • Interior Windows and Skylights: 8
  • Sleeping Capacity (excludes optional tents): Up to 2

EXTERIOR

  • Semi-Monocoque Aluminum Superstructure 
  • Fluorocarbon Treated UV Protected Aluminum Exterior 
  • Thermal Barrier Protection Between Interior and Exterior 
  • Hand Crafted Welded Extruded Aluminum Window Frames 
  • Tempered Tinted Windows w/ Rear Venting Windows 
  • LP (2 – 20 lb. Steel Tanks) with auto 2-stage regulator 
  • Custom Molded Plastic LP Cover w/ Storage Tray 
  • 2 Deep Cycle Battery (lead acid) Group 24 with Converter 
  • Exterior LP Low Pressure Gas Grill Connection 
  • 3M® Film Front Stone Guard Protection (replaced with ‘X Package’) 
  • Exterior Shower with Hot & Cold Water 
  • Lockable Fresh Water Tank Inlet 
  • City Water Inlet with Water Pressure Regulator 
  • Hand Painted Chassis 
  • Torsion Axle Suspension 
  • Manual Hitch Jack 
  • 2 Heavy Duty Stabilizer Jacks 
  • Goodyear® ST255/55R18 Tires, Balanced (replaced with ‘X Package’) 
  • Stylized Aluminum Wheels 
  • Nev-R-Adjust® Brakes STD XSpare Tire 
  • Solar Pre-wire (3 Rooftop & 1 Front Access Points) 
  • 180w Solar Package w/ Upgraded AGM Batteries (x2) 
  • Dedicated Sewer Hose Storage 
  • Custom Aluminum Handcrafted Entry Door with Window 
  • Aluminum Entry Door Handle 
  • Unique Front Door Key w/ Heavy Duty Deadbolt 
  • Steel Entry Step 
  • LED Entrance Light 
  • LED Tank Service Light 
  • Cast Aluminum LED Tail Lights 
  • License Plate Bracket with LED Light 
  • Enclosed Aluminum Insulated Heated Underbelly 
  • 12v Tank Heaters (In Addition To Heated Underbelly) 
  • Patio Awning Visor

INTERIOR

  • Complete Aluminum Interior Walls and Ceiling 
  • Fantastic© Fan 
  • Probeless Tank Monitoring System
  • EcoBattTM Insulation 
  • Sliding Screen Front Door and Removable Rear Screen 
  • Panoramic Front Windows with Blackout Shades 
  • Handcrafted Italian Lite-Ply® Laminated Interior Cabinetry 
  • Seamless Vinyl Flooring 
  • LED Interior Lighting 
  • Overhead Storage 
  • Electric/LP Water Heater – Truma CombiTM Eco Plus STD Coat & Key Hooks
  • Tie Down Hooks
  • Under Bed Storage
  • Blackout Curtain(s)
  • Convertible Lounge, Storage & Sleep Accommodations
  • 2 Burner Cooktop (LP Gas)
  • Laminate Galley Top
  • Stainless Steel Sink w/ Integrated Cover
  • 2 Movable Laminate Table Tops with Aluminum Pedestals
  • 2 Additional Short Aluminum Pedestals for Bed Conversion
  • Dedicated Table Storage
  • Spradling Stain Resistant Indoor/Outdoor Cushions
  • Convertible Lounge, Storage and Sleeping Accommodations
  • Flatware Organizer
  • Pop Up 110v USB and Standard Outlets

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