2026 Airstream Basecamp Travel Trailers
Built for those who want the most out of their outdoor experience, Basecamp gets you closer to the adventure than you ever thought possible. A small camping trailer that's tough enough to go anywhere your wanderlust takes you, Basecamp lets you bring along the comfort so you can focus on enjoying your time while you're there. Hit the slopes in search of fresh powder. Spend a week mountain biking deep in the forest. Bring along the climbing gear and tackle the crags. Basecamp is true to its name: It's your personal, mobile outpost and it's ready for whatever adventure you have in mind.
Key Features
- Two floor plans: Basecamp 16X (16-foot) and Basecamp 20X (20-foot).
- A 3" lift kit for additional ground clearance allows for more adventurous travel.
- Easily towable by many mid-sized trucks and SUVs.
- Aggressive departure angle designed for tackling uneven terrain.
- Optional Solar Charging System and Lithium Batteries for extended off-grid stays.
- Panoramic Windows offer breathtaking views.
- Rear Door for easy gear loading.
Floor Plan Options & Testimonials
Basecamp 16X Owner Testimonial: "There's nothing like coming back from a hike to everything you need to relax – a kitchen, a bathroom, and best of all: a shower." - NAILAH
The Basecamp 16X features blue seating and light countertops, mirroring the colors of the outside world.
Basecamp 20X Owner Testimonial: "We love that it's easy to tow, and that we have room to bring the whole family and spread out." - DOUG AND HEATHER
The Basecamp 20X features dark grey seating accented by touches of bright red thread and pops of crimson throughout the trailer.
Basecamp 16X Owner Testimonial: "Basecamp 16X is small enough to tow behind the SUV we already had in the garage, but it's big enough to bring along our kayak and all our gear." - SETH AND ASHLEY
Basecamp 20X Owner Testimonial: "We were so excited when Airstream introduced the larger, 20-foot Basecamp – it's perfect for our family. The kids love getting outdoors, and we love having a comfortable place to sleep at night." - DESHAUN AND LETICIA
Floor Plan Comparison
Experience Airstream's iconic quality and hand-made craftsmanship in a unique, riveted aluminum shape. Its aerodynamic body and roof profile slip through the air on the open road, helping fuel efficiency. The panoramic front windows provide excellent views. Choose from the 2-person Basecamp 16X or the 4-person Basecamp 20X – both available with optional A/C, microwave, and solar charging system with lithium battery bank.
| Floor Plan Option | Exterior Width | Exterior Length | Sleeps | Hitch Weight (lbs.) | Base Weight (lbs.) | GVWR (lbs.) | Cargo Carrying Capacity NCC (lbs.) | Fresh Water Tank (gal.) | Gray Water Tank (gal.) | Waste Water Tank (gal.) | Refrigerator | Ducted (12V Electric) Furnace (BTU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basecamp 16X | 7' | 16' 2" | 2 | 450 | 2,700 | 3,500 | 800 | 21 | - | 24 (Combo) | 3.1 cu. ft. | 12,000 |
| Basecamp 20X | 7' 9.5" | 20' 2" | 4 | 535 | 3,500 | 4,300 | 800 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 4.3 cu. ft. | 19,000 |
Exterior Features
Basecamp is rugged and ready, with exterior features that let you focus on the adventure at hand. Open the large rear door and load bikes, snowboards, a kayak, and more. An outdoor shower lets you clean up pets, gear, or yourself before heading inside. Pre-installed wiring makes it easy to hook up solar panels and extend off-grid time.
Key Exterior Features:
- 1. Supplemental Solar Port: Expand your solar footprint with a portable solar array (15A Controller Required).
- 2. Storage Above Propane Tanks: Keep essential gear close at hand.
- 3. 12V Tank Heaters: Help keep tanks from freezing in cold conditions when the furnace isn't running.
- 4. Keder Rail Accessories: Compatible with optional tent and awning accessories to increase living space.
- 5. Full Size Spare Tire: Hidden beneath the rear of the trailer.
- 6. Rock Guards: Stainless steel rock guards and tinted window protectors deflect road debris.
- Semi-Monocoque Aluminum Superstructure
- Fluorocarbon Treated UV Protected Aluminum Exterior
- Thermal Barrier Protection Between Interior and Exterior
- Seamless Composite Flooring
- Hand Crafted Welded Extruded Aluminum Window Frames
- Tempered Tinted Windows with Screened Rear Venting Windows
- LP (2 20 lb. Steel Tanks) with auto 2-stage regulator
- Custom Molded Plastic LP Cover with Storage Tray
- Multi-Stage 50A Converter
- Exterior LP Gas Low Pressure Grill Connection
- Exterior Shower with Hot & Cold Water (Pass Through on 16X)
- Lockable Fresh Water Tank Inlet
- City Water Inlet with Water Pressure Regulator
- Waste Tank Flush Inlet
- Hand Painted Chassis
- Torsion Axle Suspension
- Powered Hitch Jack with Light
- 2 Heavy Duty Stabilizer Jacks
- Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner ST235/75R15E, Balanced*
- Goodyear Off Road Durotec LT235/85R16E, Balanced**
- Stylized Aluminum Wheels
- Nev-R-Adjust Brakes
- Full Size Spare Tire
- Rooftop Solar Pre-Wire Port (Factory Installed for Solar Upgrade)
- Supplemental Solar Pre-Wire Port 200W Capacity (15A Controller Required)
- 200W Solar Charging System with Interior Monitor*
- 300W Solar Charging System with Interior Monitor**
- Deep Cycle Lithium Batteries with Built In Heater 2.5kWh (Only Available with Solar Options)
- SmartPlug 30A Shore Power Inlet with Cord
- Dedicated Sewer Hose Storage
- Custom Aluminum Handcrafted Entry Door with Window
- Aluminum Entry Door Handle
- Unique Front Door Key with Heavy Duty Deadbolt
- LED Entrance Light
- LED Tank Service Light
- Rear Door with Window and White Board
- Cast Aluminum LED Tail Lights
- License Plate Bracket with LED Lights
- Enclosed Aluminum Insulated Heated Underbelly
- Insulated and Heated Tanks (Forced Air & 12V Heat Pads)
- Internally Routed A/C Condensation Drain Line to Wheel Well
- 3" Lift kit for Added Ground Clearance [STD]
- Single Steel Entry Step* [STD]
- Double Steel Entry Step** [STD]
- Solar Front Window Protection [STD]
- Stainless Steel Front Stone Guard Protection [STD]
Specifications
| 16X | 20X | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Length | 16' 2" | 20' 2" |
| Exterior Width | 7' | 7' 9.5" |
| Interior Width | 6' 4.5" | 7' 2.5" |
| Exterior Height with A/C | 9' | 9' 5" |
| Exterior Height without A/C | 8' 10.75" | 9' 1" |
| Interior Height with A/C | 6' 3.5" | 6' 7" |
| Hitch Weight with LP & Batteries (lbs.) | 450 | 535 |
| Unit Base Weight with LP & Batteries (lbs.) | 2,700 | 3,500 |
| Maximum Trailer Capacity GVWR (lbs.) | 3,500 | 4,300 |
| Cargo Capacity NCC (lbs.) | 800 | 800 |
| Fresh Water Tank (gal.) | 21 | 23 |
| Gray Water Tank (gal.) | - | 28 |
| Waste Water Tank (gal.) | 24 Combo | 21 |
| 30A Service Single A/C with Heat Strip (BTU) | OPT | OPT |
| Ducted Furnace (BTU) | 12,000 | 19,000 |
| Solar Charging System with Interior Monitor | OPT 200W | OPT 300W |
| Internal Lithium Batteries with Remote Monitoring (only available with solar options) | OPT 2.5kWh | OPT 2.5kWh |
| Refrigerator with Freezer (12V Electric) | 3.1 cu. ft. | 4.3 cu. ft. |
| Stainless Steel LP Gas Stove with Hinged Glass Lid (Burners) | 2 | 2 |
| Microwave | OPT | OPT |
| Interior Windows and Skylights | 8 | 8 |
| Convertible Seating and Bed Dimensions | Seating 24" x 76" Half Bed (38" x 76") | Seating 26" x 78" Half Bed 41" x 78" Complete Bed 82" x 78" |
| Convertible Dinette, Lounge and Bed Sleeping Capacity | Up to 2 | Up to 4 |
Interior Features
- Complete Aluminum Interior Walls and Ceiling
- Single Direct Discharge A/C with Heat Strip [OPT]
- Multi-Speed Roof Exhaust Fan [STD]
- Probeless Tank Monitoring System [STD]
- Premium Environmental Friendly Insulation [STD]
- Sliding Screen Entry Door and Removeable Zippered Rear Screen [STD]
- Panoramic Front Windows with Blackout Shades [STD]
- Handcrafted Marine-Grade Lite-Ply Laminated Cabinetry [STD]
- Seamless Vinyl Flooring [STD]
- LED Interior Lighting [STD]
- Overhead Storage [STD]
- Rear Floor Storage Compartment w/ Drain Plug (50lbs Max) [STD]
- Tankless On Demand LP Water Heater [STD]
- Coat & Key Hooks [STD]
- Tie Down D-Rings [STD]
- Aluminum L-Track Storage System (Floor) [STD]
- Airstream Connected Pre-Wire [STD]
Galley, Dinette, and Lounge Features
- 2 Burner Stove with Hinged Glass Cover (LP Gas) [STD]
- Laminate Galley Top [STD]
- Stainless Steel Sink with Integrated Cover [STD]
- Graphite Black Faucet [STD]
- 2 Movable Laminate Table Tops with Aluminum Pedestals [STD]
- 2 Additional Short Aluminum Pedestals for Bed Conversion [STD]
- Dedicated Table Storage [STD]
- Durable Stain Resistant Cushions [STD]
- Convertible Lounge, Storage and Sleeping Accommodations [STD]
- Flatware Organizer [STD]
- Blackout Curtain(s) [STD]
- Pop Up 110V USB and Standard Outlets [STD]
Bedroom Features
- Cargo LED Light Under Bed Storage [STD]
- Blackout Curtain(s) [STD]
- 12V USB-A and USB-C Ports [STD]
- 12V Auxillary Power Outlet [STD]
- Lockable Storage with USB* [STD]
- Convertible Lounge, Storage and Sleep Accommodations [STD]
Bathroom Features
- Window with Privacy Curtain** [STD]
- Removable Hand Held Shower Head with Shut Off [STD]
- Toilet [STD]
- Roof Vent/Fan [STD]
- Towel Bar/Hooks [STD]
- Basecamp Shower Caddy [STD]
- Retractable Clothes Line in Shower [STD]
Additional Features
- Fully Enclosed Tent with Air Tube Technology - Parts Dept. [OPT]
- Airstream Logo Entrance Mat [STD]
- Fire Extinguisher [STD]
- Emergency Manual Crank for Powered Hitch Jack [STD]
- LP, Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors [STD]
- Built In Winterization Kit [STD]
- TRA CertificationTM Green: Emerald Status (Highest Rating) [STD]
- 2 Year Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (Transferable)
- 5 Year Structural Limited Warranty (Transferable)
- 3 Year 24/7 Coach-Net Roadside Assistance
- 1 Year Airstream Club Explorer Membership
* Only on Basecamp 16X
** Only on Basecamp 20X
Go Further with Basecamp
If your ideal adventure is heading off the paved roads and getting as close to the action as possible, the Basecamp's rugged off-road features make it easier than ever. The extra three inches of ground clearance – along with Basecamp's already aggressive departure angle at the rear – mean you can tackle more challenging terrain. Stone guard and solar front window protection shields your investment from road debris, and all-terrain tires are ready for just about anything you can throw at them.
Details:
- A 3" lift kit for added ground clearance
- Goodyear all-terrain tires
- Stainless steel front stone guard protection
- Solar front window protection
- Rear door for ease of loading gear
How It's Made
Informed by more than 90 years of quality craftsmanship and expert design, Airstream travel trailers are hand-made in Jackson Center, Ohio. Only the best materials are used – from seamless, waterproof composite flooring, to the hardware and finishes used in cabinetry, to the rivets and aluminum that form the shell. Airstream travel trailers can last a lifetime or more and be passed down from generation to generation.
Manufacturing Highlights:
- 1. Seamless composite flooring: Ensures durability and water resistance.
- 2. Riveted aluminum shell: Built with time-honored techniques for structural integrity.
- 3. Hand-made furniture and cabinetry: Showcases quality craftsmanship.
- 4. Water check: Ensures the shell is watertight before delivery.
- 5. Multi-point quality inspection: Performed before heading to customers.
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Contact Information & Disclaimer
Airstream, Inc.
1001 West Pike Street, P.O. Box 629
Jackson Center, OH 45334 USA
937-596-6111
www.airstream.com
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