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Wally Byam imagined building a travel trailer that a standard vehicle could haul and glide like a flow of air, so he established Airstream 1931. He did not want the travel trailers to change drastically, but decided the company would only make gradual improvements through the years. In 1935, the company unveiled the Torpedo. The Torpedo was the inspiration for the Airstream Basecamp, a streamlined travel trailer that opens in the rear and come with an optional tent feature.
Dimensions
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The Basecamp comes in three models: standard, deluxe and off-road. The units have an interior width of 76 inches, an exterior width of 85.63 inches and an exterior length of 16 feet 2 inches. The exterior height for the standard and deluxe travel trailers measures 8 feet, but the off-road is an additional two inches higher.
Accessories
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The travel trailer comes equipped with 3.4-gallon portable water tank in all three models. The company offers an option of a second portable tank that also holds 3.4 gallons. The trailer does not have a water heater or a furnace, though. To cool off in the trailer, the three units come with a 5,500 BTU air conditioner.
Interior
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The Basecamp offers two 50-inch beds that convert to a seating area. The unit has a small sink on the left side and a stovetop. There is a small workspace nestled between the stovetop and sink toward the front of the unit. Also, Airstream offers an optional skylight. The windows wrap around the front and sides of the unit for an unobstructed view.
Body
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The Basecamp has an aerodynamic body that offers up to a 20 percent hauling efficiency over the traditional travel trailer, according to the Airstream website. The unit has two layers of durable stretched aluminum. The travel trailers feature rubber torsion axles and wheels with underneath holding tanks, which provide a low center of gravity.
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