Purchasing a travel trailer doesn’t restrict your adventures to busy campgrounds and boring, run-of-the-mill camping trips. With two floor plans to choose from – a compact 16-foot layout or extended 20-foot layout – Basecamp Airstreamers tap into endless travel possibilities. Airstream’s electric-first travel trailer – the Basecamp Xe – is another option that’s begging to go beyond the beaten path.
Explore nature’s nooks and crannies knowing your home base can handle narrow roads, unpaved paths, and tight spots to find the very best off-grid gems and majestic views.
Your entire journey – from packing up to heading home is a breeze in Airstream’s Basecamp.
Basecamp Fits Your Lifestyle Before You Leave
At 3,500 pounds, there is a good chance the vehicle you already have in your driveway can tow the lightweight Basecamp 16X. Many SUVs and midsized trucks can easily manage this load.
The slightly larger Basecamp 20X weighs in at 4,300 pounds, adding 4 more feet of space and increasing sleeping capacity to 4 people while still being an agile, easy-to-tow trailer.
Save your vacation days for when you really need them by working from your Airstream home base while traveling. The comfortable lounge benches with two height-adjustable swivel tables make a great workspace.
If your ideal adventure is heading off paved roads and getting as close to the action as possible, the biggest challenge you’ll have in the Basecamp is deciding where to go. In Model Year 2026, both Basecamp 16X and Basecamp 20X come equipped standard with a 3-inch suspension lift, rock guards, all-terrain tires, and solar front window protection – making the agile Basecamp well-equipped to handle the rough spots worth exploring.
Mountain biking, skiing, scuba diving, surfing, hiking, rock climbing – whatever your passion, ample storage isn’t a problem. Load and unload larger gear through the back hatch that otherwise would be difficult to get through the main entry door. The tables can be removed and stored out of the way, freeing up space to store large items – and there’s still plenty of room for luggage, gear, and anything you need to stash away. Bungee storage near the ceiling is perfect for tents, hammocks, backpacks, duffel bags and more.
Whether you choose mountain biking in Utah, freshwater diving in the Great Lakes, or hiking the Rockies, your Basecamp is ready to be your relaxing home away from home.
Cleaning Up After A Long Day’s Adventure
After arriving back to camp after a day of adventure, cleaning up your gear is quick and easy thanks to Basecamp’s bathroom wall pass-through door that allows you to use the shower head outside.
When you are ready to clean yourself up, you can use the outdoor shower or step inside the travel trailer’s wet bath. Complete with flushable toilet and shower equipped with a tankless water heater, you’ll be refreshed in no time. There is also a retractable clothesline for towels or wet gear to hang dry out of the way.
Once you’re all cleaned up, your Basecamp’s lean and smart kitchen is ready for you to cook your favorite meal. The two-burner gas stove, sink, optional microwave, and refrigerator with freezer box equip you to cook whatever you need to fulfill your post-adventure craving.
Even while cooking, you’ll feel connected to the outside world that fueled your adventure from the beginning. The full panoramic view from the Basecamp 16X kitchen breathes life into the small camping trailer that can’t be beat. The Basecamp 20X boasts the same panoramic view from its u-shaped dinette area in the front. In either model, you can also leave the main door open with the sliding screen door shut for a nice breeze while you unwind.The Rear Door also features a split zipped screen that allows for added convenience and cross ventilation.
Refuel With A Meal And A View
Eating in a comfortable space, out of the elements yet enjoying the view makes relaxing after a tiring day even better. In addition to the versatile rear seating and adjustable tables, Basecamp 20X features a uniquely designed front dinette under the wide, panoramic windows. The table in this front dinette swivels for easy egress without disrupting others seated at the table, and it lowers to form a comfortable platform for a secondary sleeping space.
In the galley, a cutting board sink cover offers up more space to cut, chop, and prep a great meal, while Pop Up 110V USB with Standard Outlets fixtures provide power for kitchen appliances while hooked up to shore power.
Sample regional flavors, shop at the local farmer’s market, and prepare a great meal no matter where you go with your Basecamp.
The rear of the Basecamp 20X also includes a sub-floor rectangular storage space that features a drain plug at the bottom. Use it as a cooler with ice to store extra food or as a water-safe space to put wet towels and other water-logged gear. With this larger floorplan, you also get a bonus, U-shaped dinette at the front of the trailer that easily converts to additional sleeping and lounging space.
Cleaning up after your meal is easy with plenty of storage space to put dishes and spices away. A tempered glass cover folds down over the stove and a cutting board sink cover sits neatly in the sink to keep things clean and tidy.
Rest and Recharge
When you are ready to get some shut eye, the rear benches in the Basecamp 16X become a bed for two that covers the whole back of the trailer. Or, if you want some sleeping space but also need room to get ready, you can convert only one bench into a bed and leave the other as seating space. In the Basecamp 20X, the front U-shaped dinette also converts to a bed, allowing for comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 4 people.
For even more added comfort, Airstream Supply Company offers three distinct options for mattresses and a memory foam mattress topper, letting you select the firmness, support, and comfort that suits your style. Airstream Supply Company offers a full collection of custom products designed specifically for your Basecamp – from sheets and custom replacement cushions, to teak shower mats and a variety of exterior tent options that help you increase your living space.
Download a Basecamp brochure and dive into the details of this nimble, adventurous Airstream trailer.
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