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Model Year 2008
Travel Trailer
Owner’s Manual
www.jayco.com
I WARNING: Read all instructions in this manual and component manufacturer supplied information before using your RV. This manual has been provided by Jayco, Inc. for the sole purpose of providing instructions concerning the operation and maintenance of this vehicle and its components. Nothing in this manual creates any warranty, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Jayco, Inc. is as set forth in the limited warranty applicable to this vehicle. The owner’s failure to provide required service and/or maintenance could result in the loss of warranty. The owner should review Jayco’s limited warranty and the limited warranties that apply to specific components that are offered with this vehicle. Instructions are included in the manual for operating various components which are optional on some vehicles. In addition, the owner should refer to individual manufacturer’s operating instructions contained in the owner’s packet. ©2007 Jayco, Inc. LITHO USA 01/08**08-1 Part #0181367.2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY & SERVICE TOWING & HANDLING
ABOUT THIS MANUAL .................................1 BREAKAWAY SWITCH ...............................26
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP/ADDRESS FORM ..5 DRIVING & ALCOHOL................................26
CUSTOMER RELATIONS ..............................3 EMERGENCY STOPPING ...........................30
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY ......................2 EMERGENCY TOWING ..............................30
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY ...........................2 FIFTH WHEEL HITCHING PROCEDURE .......28
JAYCO CUSTOMER FIRST EMERGENCY FIFTH WHEEL LANDING GEAR ..................28
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........................6 RV DRIVING SCHOOLS & SEMINARS .........26
JAYPLUS™ EXTENDED SERVICE SAFETY CHAINS.......................................26
CONTRACT .............................................4 STABILIZER JACKS ...................................27
MANUFACTURING PROCESS .......................2 TOWING ..................................................28
OBTAINING EMERGENCY WARRANTY TRAVEL TRAILER HITCHING PROCEDURE ..27
REPAIR ...................................................6 WIRE HARNESS/CONNECTOR PLUG .........27
OBTAINING SERVICE AT JAYCO ..................7
OBTAINING SERVICE FOR SEPARATELY RV TIRES
WARRANTED ITEMS.................................7 CHANGING THE TIRE ................................32
REPLACEMENT PARTS ...............................7 SPARE TIRE CARRIER (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..31
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...................1 VINYL TIRE COVER (IF SO EQUIPPED) ......31
SAFETY ALERTS ........................................1 WHEEL LUGS...........................................32
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE ....3
THE GOODIE BAG ......................................1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
THE JAYCO TRAVEL CLUB ..........................4 120-VOLT AC SYSTEM .............................35
TOWABLE LIMITED WARRANTY ...................8 120-VOLT CIRCUIT BREAKERS..................36
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION ......4 12-VOLT DC OUTLET (IF SO EQUIPPED) ...40
12-VOLT DC SYSTEM...............................38
OCCUPANT SAFETY 12-VOLT FUSE PANEL ..............................39
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM .....................14 30 AMP POWER CORD .............................36
EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW ................12 AUXILIARY BATTERY (CUSTOMER
EMERGENCY WEATHER PLANNING ...........11 SUPPLIED)............................................38
FIRE EXTINGUISHER .................................12 BATTERY ISOLATOR FOR YOUR TOW
FIRE SAFETY ...........................................12 VEHICLE (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)...........39
FUEL SAFETY ..........................................16 CALCULATING ELECTRICAL LOAD .............38
PROPANE ALARM .....................................15 CONVERTER ............................................37
SMOKE ALARM.........................................13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ........35
GFCI RECEPTACLE OUTLET ....................37
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ............35
FIRST SHORT TRIP ...................................22
HITCH (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) .................18 PLUMBING SYSTEM
HITCH HEIGHT & HITCH BALL ...................19 12-VOLT WATER PUMP & SWITCH (IF
LOADING YOUR RV ..................................20 SO EQUIPPED)......................................43
RV BRAKE SYSTEM .................................20 BATHROOM SHOWER OR TUB...................45
SWAY CONTROL (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) ..19 BLACK & GREY TANK DRAINS ..................49
TOW VEHICLE ..........................................17 BLACK/GREY WATER HOLDING TANKS .....49
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) BLACK/GREY WATER SYSTEM (IF
EXPLAINED ...........................................17 SO EQUIPPED)......................................48
VEHICLE LABELS ......................................17 DRAINING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM ....46
WEIGHING YOUR TOW VEHICLE & RV.......21 FAUCETS .................................................45
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM FRESH WATER CONNECTIONS .................42
(CUSTOMER SUPPLIED).........................20 FRESH WATER HOLDING TANK .................42
WEIGHT LABELS ......................................18 MONITOR PANEL......................................41
OUTSIDE SHOWER (IF SO EQUIPPED).......44
SANITIZING THE PLUMBING SYSTEM .........47
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PLUMBING SYSTEM, CONT. REFRIGERATOR ....................................... 72
THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM ....................41 SETTING UP YOUR CAMPISTE .................. 68
TOILET ....................................................50 TELEVISION ROOF ANTENNA .................... 71
WATER HEATER ......................................43 THERMOSTAT .......................................... 75
WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR TV ANTENNA & CABLE TV ....................... 71
(CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) ........................43 TV POWER SUPPLY ................................. 71
WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (IF
SO EQUIPPED)......................................46 STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
WINTERIZING THE PLUMBING SYSTEM ......47 ABS PLASTICS ........................................ 79
BATHROOM TUB, LAVATORY SINK ............ 79
PROPANE SYSTEM BEDSPREADS .......................................... 80
CALCULATING PROPANE USAGE ...............57 CARPETING ............................................. 80
DOT PROPANE CYLINDER........................52 COUNTERTOPS (HIGH PRESSURE
HOSES, PIPES, TUBES & FITTINGS ...........56 LAMINATE)............................................ 80
HOW TO LEAK TEST THE PROPANE CUSHIONS/BED MATS .............................. 80
SYSTEM ...............................................52 DOORS & LOCKS ..................................... 81
INSTALLING PROPANE CYLINDERS ............54 E-Z LUBE AXLE ....................................... 81
PROPANE REGULATOR.............................56 FIBERGLASS SIDEWALLS .......................... 81
PROPANE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............51 FORMALDEHYDE ...................................... 79
TRAVELING WITH PROPANE .....................57 FURNITURE ............................................. 80
USING THE PROPANE SYSTEM .................56 HARDWARE & SINK OR SHOWER
FIXTURES ............................................. 79
TENT CARE – EXP MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST ....................... 84
SEASONING THE NEW TENT .....................59 PANELING ............................................... 80
SETTING UP THE FRONT & REAR BEDS REAR BUMPER ........................................ 82
(EXP MODELS ONLY) ...........................59 RUBBER ROOF ........................................ 81
TENT MAINTENANCE ................................61 SEALANTS ............................................... 82
SHOWER CURTAIN LINER ......................... 79
SLIDEOUT SYSTEM .....................................63 STONE GUARD (IF APPLICABLE) ............... 81
STORAGE CHECKLIST .............................. 83
CAMPING & OPERATING TOILET .................................................... 79
AIR CONDITIONER (IF SO EQUIPPED)........75 TRAILER FRAME ...................................... 81
ATTIC FAN (IF SO EQUIPPED) ...................75 VINYL FLOOR .......................................... 80
BBQ GRILL (IF SO EQUIPPED)..................74 WINDOW TREATMENTS ............................ 80
BBQ GRILL PREP ....................................74
BOOTH DINETTE (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..........71 SPECIFICATIONS & GLOSSARY
CONDENSATION .......................................68 APPROXIMATE ELECTRICAL LOAD
COOKING WITH PROPANE ........................72 RATINGS .............................................. 90
DEPARTING CAMP CHECKLIST ..................76 CIRCUIT BREAKERS ................................. 89
DUCTING & RETURN AIR ..........................75 DC FUSE PANEL LAYOUT ......................... 89
ENTRANCE DOOR WITH SCREEN DOOR ....69 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .............................. 91
EXTENDED DRY CAMPING ........................67 OEM LIST ............................................... 87
FURANCE ................................................76 OEM WHEEL LUG TORQUE CHART .......... 88
HEATED BED MATS (IF SO EQUIPPED)......70 PROPANE CONSUMPTION CHART ............. 89
IN CASE OF A GREASE FIRE ....................73
J-STEEL™ SOFA (IF SO EQUIPPED) .........71 ADDENDUM(S) ........................................... 95
KEYS .......................................................69
KITCHEN RANGE & OVEN .........................73
LIGHTS ....................................................70
MICROWAVE (IF SO EQUIPPED) ................74
PANTRY...................................................74
PATIO AWNING (IF SO EQUIPPED) ............75
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WARRANTY & SERVICE
Congratulations! Thank you for selecting a labels affixed to your RV and in this manual.
Jayco RV. We are excited to welcome you to Please call your dealer or Jayco Customer
our growing RV family. Jayco is the largest Service if you are unsure how to proceed.
privately held manufacturer of recreation Always use the appropriate safety gear when
vehicles in the world. We are committed to servicing or maintaining your RV.
being the most respected name in RVs. We This is the safety alert symbol. It is
invite you to drop by our Visitors Center used to alert you to potential personal
located in Middlebury, Indiana. To book a injury hazards. Obey all safety
group tour or check our scheduled factory messages that follow this symbol to avoid
tour times (free admission, closed holidays) possible injury or death.
please call 1-800-RV-JAYCO.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is a guide to the operation and This indicates an imminently hazardous
maintenance of your RV. Jayco RVs are situation which, if not avoided, will result in
available in several sizes and models, so death or serious injury.
accessories and components may differ.
Some equipment described in this manual
may not apply to your RV. If you find the
components vary significantly from what is This indicates a potentially hazardous
described, contact your dealer to ensure you situation which, if not avoided, will result in
have the correct information. Nothing in this death or serious injury.
manual creates any warranty, either
expressed or implied, nor does it cover every
possible detail of equipment, standard or
option, installed on or in your RV.
This indicates a potentially hazardous
Information, illustrations and specifications in
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
this manual reflect the most current available
minor or moderate injury.
at the time of publication approval, are subject
to change and not intended to indicate actual
size.
THE GOODIE BAG This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
The Goodie Bag contains original equipment in property damage.
manufacturer (OEM) operator manuals,
warranty cards and/or registrations. It is
important you complete and mail the warranty REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
cards and registrations within the prescribed
In the United States
time limits to avoid loss of warranty coverage.
If you believe that your RV has an alleged
This manual and the Goodie Bag should be
defect that could cause a crash or cause
considered a permanent part of the RV. If the
injury or death, you should immediately inform
RV is sold, they should remain with the RV for
the National Highway Traffic Safety
the next owner.
Administration (NHTSA) and Jayco.
SAFETY ALERTS If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it
important. To help you make informed may order a recall and remedy campaign.
decisions, we have provided operating However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
procedures and other information on safety individual problems between you, your dealer
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or Jayco. For additional information, please This recreation vehicle is not intended for use
refer to the NHTSA website at as a full-time residence or for commercial use.
www.safercar.gov. Commercial use means using the RV as a
business asset such as a mobile office or
To contact NHTSA by phone:
using the RV for lease or rental purposes.
Call the Department of Transportation (DOT)
Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888- 327-4236 Jayco reserves the right to discontinue or
and a NHTSA representative will record your change specifications or design at any time
complaint information (TTY: 1-800-424-9153 without notice and without incurring any
or 1-202-484-5238). obligation whatsoever. RV’s built for sale in
Canada may differ to conform to Canadian
To contact NHTSA by mail:
Codes.
U.S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY
Office of Defects Investigation NVS-211 It is important you read and understand the
400 7th Street SW information in this manual and your Goodie
Washington, DC 20590 Bag before using your RV.
In Canada Familiarize yourself with the applicable
If you believe your RV has an alleged safety warranties. You are responsible for ensuring
defect, you should contact Transport Canada the procedures for obtaining warranty repair
and Jayco. Transport Canada prefers to be are followed properly. It is your responsibility
called instead of posted mail or email as it and obligation to return your RV to your
enables their investigators to confirm that dealer for warranty service repair.
your information is correct, and to answer As the owner of the RV, you are responsible
your questions accurately. For additional for regular and proper maintenance
information, please refer to the Transport performed in accordance with this manual
Canada website at www.tc.gc.ca. and the OEM manuals. Regular and proper
To contact Transport Canada by phone: maintenance will help prevent conditions
Call 1-800-333-0510 (or 1-613-993-9851 if arising from neglect that are not covered by
you are calling from the Ottawa region) and warranty.
ask to speak to a defect investigator. As with your other personal belongings, it is
To contact Transport Canada by mail: important to protect yourself and others with
Road Safety and Motor Vehicle insurance coverage. Your insurance agent
Regulation Directorate can assist you in obtaining the appropriate
Transport Canada insurance coverage for personal liability, theft,
Tower C, Place de Ville collision, property damage, etc.
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
MANUFACTURING PROCESS At the time of sale of the new RV, your dealer
is expected to:
Jayco recreation vehicles are Deliver your RV in the best condition
manufactured for use as possible. Your RV must pass the dealer’s
temporary living quarters for pre-delivery inspection (PDI), including all
recreation, camping and travel systems tests.
uses, all as defined by the bylaws
of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Provide orientation of the RV, its systems,
Association (RVIA). components and operation.
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Request that you read all warranty history to the dealer’s service manager. Keep
information and explain any provision not a maintenance log of your RV service history.
clearly understood. This can often provide a clue to the current
issue.
Ensure you receive the Goodie Bag. Your
dealer can assist you in completing the Be reasonable with your requests… If you
OEM warranty cards or registrations, and leave a list with several items and you need
locate any required component model or your RV returned back by a specific time,
serial numbers. discuss the situation with the dealer’s service
management and list your items in order of
Complete and return the “Warranty
priority. This may include making a second
Registration and Customer Delivery Form”
appointment for work not completed or parts
to Jayco within 10 days of delivery to
that the dealer may need to order.
activate the applicable warranty coverage.
Don’t expect to look over the technician’s
The Towable Limited Warranty is activated
shoulder… Please do not be offended if you
only after Jayco receives a signed and dated
are told you cannot watch the work being
“Warranty Registration and Customer Delivery
done. Some insurance requirements forbid
Form” from your dealer. If it has been more
admission of customers to the service area.
than 60 days since the purchase of your new
RV and you have not received a confirmation Inspect the work performed… Finally, check
letter from Jayco, please contact Jayco out the service or repair job when you pick up
Customer Service. your RV. Notify the dealer’s service
management immediately of any
SUGGESTIONS dissatisfaction. If you cannot return your RV
immediately for repair, make an appointment
FOR OBTAINING SERVICE as soon as possible.
The independent dealers authorized to sell Please be aware that all repair businesses
Jayco RVs are also there to provide service require notification of any issues with their
after the sale. We work closely with them in repairs within a specified time limit. Make sure
an effort to keep you satisfied. To help ensure you are familiar with your dealer or RV repair
your dealer provides the level of service you center’s repair policies.
expect, here are some suggestions we would
like to make:
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Contact your dealer at once… Do not wait
until you are ready to use your RV. Your Jayco, has empowered its dealers to make
dealer may not be able to service it warranty and repair decisions. If a special
immediately and/or the repair may require circumstance occurs that requires information
parts be ordered. The dealer’s service from Jayco, we have asked your dealer’s
department is busiest on Mondays, Fridays service management to make the contact on
and before the holidays. your behalf. This is why you should always
talk to your dealer’s service management
Prepare for the appointment… If you are first.
having warranty work performed, be sure to
have the right papers with you. Take your Most issues arise from misunderstandings
warranty folder and have your vehicle about warranty or service needs. We
information available. Not all the work to be recognize that, on some occasions, you will
performed may be covered by the warranty; not be totally satisfied with a dealer’s decision
discuss additional charges with the dealer’s or actions. If this is the case, you should write
service management. or call Jayco Customer Service. Our hours
are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Prepare a list… Provide your dealer with a EST (closed holidays).
written list of specific repairs needed. It is
important that you provide any vehicle repair
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Please provide the following information: UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Your name, location and phone number. Help keep your contact information current so
Your RV 17-digit vehicle identification that, in the event of a recall or customer
number (VIN). notification letter, you are notified. Please
copy and mail your completed “Change of
Your date of purchase.
Address or Ownership, Stolen, Totaled or
The name of your selling dealer. Destroyed” form to Jayco.
o If different from above, the contact If you purchased your RV as “used,” include
information for the RV repair facility proof of ownership (i.e., a copy of your bill of
you are contacting Jayco to discuss. sale, insurance policy, etc.).
A detailed description of the concern.
THE JAYCO TRAVEL CLUB
If applicable, the component description,
serial number and model number. All owners of Jayco RVs are
eligible for membership in the
Mailing address Shipping address Jayco Travel Club. The club
Jayco, Inc. Jayco, Inc. promotes family camping and
Customer Service Customer Service the active use of your RV
P.O. Box 460 100 Bontrager Drive with others who have similar
903 S. Main Street Bldg 42 Door 4220 interests in the RV lifestyle.
Middlebury IN 46540 Middlebury IN 46540
One "International Rally" is held each year in
Phone (toll-free) (800) 283-8267 various locations around the United States
Phone (local) (574) 825-0608 and Canada. In addition, the club offers a
Fax (toll-free) (866) 709-9139 variety of local and regional activities
throughout the year.
Brochure request info@jayco.com
Parts email parts@jayco.com By belonging to the Jayco Travel Club, you
Service email service@jayco.com will find new ways to enjoy your RV and make
Website www.jayco.com friends all across the country. For more
information please visit www.jaycorvclub.com,
An important note or call 1-800-262-5178.
about alterations and warranties
Installations or alterations to the original JAYPLUS™
equipment vehicle as distributed by Jayco are
not covered by the Towable Limited Warranty.
EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT
The special body company, assembler, Don’t let unexpected
equipment installer or upfitter is solely repair costs keep you
responsible for warranties on the body or from traveling toward
equipment and any alterations (or any effect your dreams.
of the alterations) to any of the parts,
components, systems or assemblies installed Protect yourself with a JayPlus™ Extended
by Jayco. Jayco is not responsible for the Service Agreement. For more information,
safety or quality of design features, materials contact your dealer or call 1-800-527-3426.
or workmanship of any alterations by such Your dealer can help you obtain a JayPlus™
suppliers. insurance quote from GMAC Insurance or call
1-877-484-2261 (Savings Code: GL 2A).
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ATTENTION!
Notice of: CHANGE OF ADDRESS
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
Check applicable block(s): TOTALED DESTROYED
STOLEN
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Federal record keeping laws require that we maintain a file of owners of our RVs. This form must be completed by the RV owner
in the case of change of address, stolen or destroyed RV, and by the RV purchaser in the case of change of ownership.
Thankȱyou! Your cooperation in mailing a copy of this completed form to Jayco is appreciated.
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS
1 Vehicle Identification Number/Serial Number
2 Owner Name
3 Former Street Address
4 Former City ST/PR ZIP Code/Postal Code
5 Former Country Former Phone Number
6 New Street Address
7 New City ST/PR ZIP Code/Postal Code
8 New Country New Phone Number
9 Your Date of Purchase Owner Email
10 Current Vehicle Mileage (motorized only)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP*
1 Vehicle Identification Number/Serial Number
2 Seller Name
3 Seller Street Address
4 Seller City ST/PR ZIP Code/Postal Code
5 Seller Country Seller Phone Number
6 Seller Date of Purchase Seller Email
7 Buyer Name
8 Buyer Street Address
9 Buyer City ST/PR ZIP Code/Postal Code
10 Buyer Country Buyer Phone Number
11 Buyer Date of Purchase Buyer Email
12 Current Vehicle Mileage (motorized only)
NOTICE OF STOLEN OR DESTOYED RV
1 Vehicle Identification Number/Serial Number
2 Owner Name
3 Owner Street Address
4 Owner City ST/PR ZIP Code/Postal Code
5 Owner Country Owner Phone Number
6 Owner email
PLEASE SIGN AND DATE:
DATE SIGNATURE OF OWNER SIGNATURE OF CO-OWNER
PLEASE MAIL OR FAX YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO: Jayco, Inc
Customer Service
P.O. Box 460
Middlebury IN 46540
Fax: (800) 825-7876
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JAYCO CUSTOMER FIRST b. Have the RV repair facility inspect
your RV. Either they or you must call
EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Jayco Customer Service to discuss
Jayco has teamed up with Coach-Net to offer applicable warranty coverage prior to
24/7 motorist assistance. We are offering this any repair work being performed.
free of charge for the first year of ownership c. Jayco Customer Service will issue an
(certain restrictions apply*). You may continue authorization number upon warranty
your emergency roadside assistance benefits repair approval and advise if any
in the following years by contacting Coach- original parts need to be returned.
Net to discuss terms and rates for this
independently continued coverage. d. Once Jayco Customer Service has
issued an authorization number, the
For details on accessing your emergency RV repair facility may begin actual
roadside assistance benefits, please refer to repair to your RV.
your Member Benefit Guide that is sent out 6-
8 weeks after your completed “Warranty e. Inspect the completed repair work
Registration and Customer Delivery Form” is thoroughly. If you are not satisfied,
received by Jayco, or contact Coach-Net communicate that immediately to the
(www.coach-net.com) at 1-877-801-0333. RV repair facility management. Make
sure you are satisfied with the repair
*To qualify for coverage, your RV must be before you pay or leave the premises.
eligible as set forth under the terms of the
Towable Limited Warranty. f. For reimbursement, either you or the
RV repair facility must send a copy of
your itemized repair bill and all
OBTAINING requested return parts by UPS
EMERGENCY WARRANTY REPAIR (regular ground, freight pre-paid)
A roadside emergency can happen at any within 60 days of the completed repair
time, whether your RV is new or old. If you date.
are traveling, using the following guidelines To expedite processing your warranty claim,
can help get you back on the road faster. include your name, address, phone number,
1. Call 1-800-RV-JAYCO or use our website RV 17-digit VIN and authorization number. If
dealer locator to find an authorized Jayco returning parts, include a copy of your return
dealer in your area. Contact them for an freight bill.
appointment; they will handle all warranty
repair billing and returned parts for you. Obtaining weekend or
after business hours repair assistance
2. If you cannot locate an authorized Jayco If an authorized Jayco dealer is not located
dealer near you, ask the campground staff nearby, contact your selling dealer for
for referrals or check the local telephone assistance. If your dealer is closed, check
yellow pages. Or contact Jayco Customer with the campground staff or telephone yellow
Service or your selling dealer for pages for an RV repair facility. Have the item
assistance in locating a repair facility. repaired and contact Jayco Customer Service
a. Contact the RV repair facility to immediately the following business day.
discuss your situation and make an Failure to contact Jayco Customer Service,
appointment. Ask how their billing will unauthorized or improper warranty repairs, or
be handled. They may choose to bill failure to return requested original parts may
Jayco directly; otherwise, you are result in loss of reimbursements and/or loss of
expected to pay them. warranty.
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OBTAINING SERVICE FOR *Jayco Customer Service occasionally utilizes
local independent repair facilities. Your RV
SEPARATELY WARRANTED ITEMS may be referred to or repaired by one of these
Your selling dealer is responsible for servicing local repair facilities.
your RV before delivery, and has an interest
in your continued satisfaction. We REPLACEMENT PARTS
recommend your dealer perform all
inspection, warranty and maintenance Parts for Jayco RVs are distributed
services. Some dealers may be authorized exclusively by authorized Jayco dealers.
service centers for those OEMs whose Jayco does not sell parts retail direct or to
products are warranted separately and non-authorized dealers. If an original part is
excluded from the Towable Limited no longer available, Jayco will try to provide
Warranty. an appropriate substitute.
OBTAINING SERVICE AT JAYCO
Should your RV be in need of service, and
your dealer recommend that the repairs be
made at the Jayco Factory Service Center,
your RV may be returned to us with the
following guidelines*:
You or your dealer must make a
confirmed appointment a minimum of 60
days prior to dropping off your RV at the
Jayco Factory Service Center.
The holding tanks must be emptied and
rinsed. We have a dumping station
available for customer use.
The propane system and all electrical
systems must be shut down and turned
off. We are not responsible for discharged
batteries or propane tanks.
During the appropriate season, please
ensure your RV is winterized.
Unless prior approval has been obtained
from the Jayco Factory Service Center, all
personal items must be removed from the
area where you are requesting service
repair and the refrigerator emptied. We
are not responsible for loss of food items.
You are responsible for all transportation
costs. You may need to arrange for
alternative accommodations for some
types of repairs. Please be prepared
accordingly.
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OCCUPANT SAFETY
Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors Familiarize yourself with the following
with your family and friends. By following the weather terms:
proper precautions and planning, you can
Warning - Indicates that a particular
help insure a safe, enjoyable and trouble-free
weather hazard is either imminent or has
trip. We encourage you to develop a family
been reported. A warning indicates the
safety plan in case of an emergency or
need to take action to protect life and
severe weather condition, and practice it with
property. Move to a safe location
your entire family, especially children.
immediately. The type of hazard is
Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to reflected in the type of warning (i.e.,
serve as the "family contact." Make sure tornado warning, blizzard warning, etc.).
everyone knows the name, address,
Watch - Indicates a particular hazard is
phone number and email of the contact
possible and that conditions are more
person.
favorable than usual for its occurrence. A
Draw a floor plan of your RV and find two watch is a recommendation for planning,
ways to exit. There should be one way to preparation and increased awareness (i.e.,
get out of your RV without opening the to be alert for changing weather, listen for
door. further information and think about what to
Teach everyone what the RV safety alarm do if the danger materializes).
signals mean and how to be prepared to
leave the RV by themselves if necessary. EMERGENCY WEATHER PLANNING
Teach how to check doors and not to One of the more serious conditions you need
open the them if the doors are hot. Also to take into account when camping is that of
teach everyone to stay low to try to avoid the weather, which is subject to change with
breathing smoke, fumes or gases. little or no warning. Earthquakes, hail,
In case family members are separated flooding, hurricanes, wintry weather,
from one another, have a plan for getting tornadoes — these and other extreme
back together. Decide on a meeting place weather conditions can threaten your safety
a safe distance from your RV and make and damage your tow vehicle or RV.
sure everyone understands to wait there. Local radio and TV stations normally
Make sure everyone knows where to go to broadcast weather conditions and warnings
call the fire department or 911 from as they occur. Research other methods of
outside the RV. learning about severe weather conditions and
how to deal with them. You may want to
Conduct safety drills at least every six consider investing in a weather radio.
months to make sure everyone, including Weather radios offer 24 hour-a-day VHF
guests, knows what to do to escape broadcasts of weather observations and
safely. Practice evacuating the RV forecasts directly from the US National
blindfolded; in a real fire situation, the Weather Service. The frequencies used by
amount of smoke generated may make it the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric
impossible to see. Administration (NOAA) weather radio stations
Consult your local fire department for are 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475,
additional safety precautions. 162.500, 162.525 or 162.550 megahertz or
visit their website at www.noaa.gov.
Pets may not be allowed into shelters for
health and space reasons. Prepare an Repairing severe weather damage
emergency plan for pets that includes at least If your tow vehicle or RV becomes an unlucky
a 3-day supply of dry food and a large victim of severe weather damage, you will
container of water. The survival of a beloved most likely need repair work. Call your
pet or valuable livestock will often depend on insurance company as soon as you can to
the plans that its owner has made in advance. report your claim.
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back and forth, shielding their face from the
fire with their hands, if their clothes catch fire.
During severe weather conditions move Learn and teach safe fire practices. Build
indoors to a place of safety or shelter as campfires away from nearby trees or bushes.
directed by the campground or appropriate Maintain at least a three-foot clear area free
authorities. Avoid trees or power lines that of leaves, dry grass, pine needles, etc.,
could fall on your vehicle. The safest place around grills, campfires and/or tents.
during severe weather conditions is inside Supervise children at all times when
a basement or storm shelter, not an RV or campfires are burning or grills are in use.
tow vehicle. Always have a way to extinguish the campfire
quickly and completely. Never leave a fire —
Be aware of the heat index if camping during even a cigarette — burning unattended.
hot weather. Keep yourself hydrated, and try Teach family members how to use the fire
to stay indoors in an air-conditioned area extinguisher and replace it as recommended.
during a high heat index warning. Do not store combustible materials in closed
areas or near a heat source. Do not attempt
EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW to use water to put out a grease fire. Water
can spread some types of fire and create an
The emergency egress window is designed to electrocution hazard during an electrical fire.
allow quick exit from the RV during an
emergency if access to the main entrance Always call the Fire Department, no matter
door is not available. Practice opening the how small the fire. However, be aware that if
egress window before an emergency occurs, a fire threatens your RV, you should not place
and make sure all occupants know how to the call to your emergency services from
operate it. inside the RV. It is better to get out first and
place the call from somewhere else.
When pulling into your campsite, make sure
your egress is not blocked by trees or other More information on fire fighting can be found
obstacles. Verify the area below the window at the National Fire Protection Association
is over solid ground that can be used as an website (www.nfpa.org).
escape path. Do not remove the following If you feel a fire was caused by product
label from your RV: failure, contact Jayco Customer Service at 1-
800-283-8267 for approval before you clean
any debris, enter, move or repair your RV
(failure to notify Jayco may result in loss of
coverage).
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and
property by putting out a small fire or
containing it until the fire department arrives;
but portable extinguishers have limitations. It
Fig. 2.1 Emergency egress window label is important to recognize when to leave the
RV. Because fire grows and spreads so
FIRE SAFETY rapidly, the number one priority is to get out
safely. The Underwriter Laboratories (UL)
At best, a fire in your RV can delay or ruin a classify household fire extinguishers into four
vacation; at worst, it can mean injury, financial types:
loss, and even death. If a fire starts, execute
your family safety plan. Make sure everyone
knows to stop, drop to the ground and roll
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Rating Intended use department to find out what your local laws
Type A For use on fires involving combustible stipulate before disposing of your used (non-
materials such as wood, cloth and refillable) factory-installed dry chemical fire
paper. extinguisher.
Type B For use on flammable liquid fires,
including kitchen grease. Never use SMOKE ALARM
water on this type of fire!
Type C For use in fires involving energized Three of the most common fire safety issues
electrical equipment. are smoking in bed, leaving children
Type ABC Works on all three types of fires listed unattended and cleaning with flammable
above. fluids. There is no way to guarantee against
injury or loss of life in a fire; however, the
The factory-installed dry chemical fire smoke alarm is intended to help reduce those
extinguisher, suitable for extinguishing small risks. Individuals with medical problems, or
fires of the Class B and Class C type, is who are hard of hearing, should consider
located near the entry door. using warning devices that provide both
Operation audible and visual signals.
Proper use and care of your smoke alarm
may save your life. Smoke alarms can only
work if they are properly located, installed,
Avoid inhaling the dry chemical agent in operational and maintained and if smoke
the fire extinguisher. It is not toxic, but may reaches them. They are not foolproof. Do not
cause skin irritation. In case of contact, remove the following label from your RV:
flush the affected area with clean, cool
water. If irritation persists, contact a
physician immediately.
Keep your back to a clear exit when you use
the fire extinguisher so you can make an easy
escape if the fire cannot be controlled. If the
room fills with smoke, leave immediately.
Know when to leave. Fire extinguishers are
one element of a fire response plan, but the
primary element is safe escape.
Fig. 2.2 Smoke alarm label
There are different types and sizes of fire
extinguishers, but for the most part they all Operation
work the same way. To operate a fire The factory-installed ceiling mounted smoke
extinguisher, remember the word PASS. alarm is operational once the 9-volt battery is
correctly connected. The LED will flash to
Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the show the battery is supplying power to the
nozzle pointing away from you, and release alarm. When the product of combustion is
the locking mechanism. sensed, the smoke alarm sounds a loud
Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of alarm that continues until the air is cleared.
the fire. How to test
Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly. Stand at arm's length from the smoke alarm
when testing. The alarm horn is loud and may
Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side until the be harmful to your hearing. The test button
fire is out. will accurately test all functions. Never use an
Disposal open flame from a match or lighter to test the
Contact your local fire department, sanitation smoke alarm; you may ignite and set fire to
department or environmental protection the smoke alarm and your RV. If the smoke
13SECTION 2
OCCUPANT SAFETY
alarm does not test properly, replace it The CO alarm is designed to detect the toxic
immediately. carbon monoxide fumes that result from
incomplete combustion, such as those
Battery
emitted from appliances, furnaces, fireplaces
The smoke alarm will not function if the
and auto exhaust. A CO alarm is NOT A
battery is missing, disconnected, dead, the
SUBSTITUTE for other combustible gas, fire
wrong type of battery is used or the battery is
or smoke alarms.
installed incorrectly. When the battery
becomes weak, the smoke alarm will "beep" There are hazards against which carbon
(the low battery warning). If the low battery monoxide detection may not be effective,
warning sounds, the battery MUST be such as natural gas leaks or explosions.
replaced. Never disconnect the battery to Individuals with medical problems, or who are
silence the smoke alarm. hard of hearing, should consider using
warning devices that provide both audible and
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM visual signals.
What you should do if the alarm sounds
If you are in a RV with either a nearby tow
vehicle engine running or the generator (if Actuation of this alarm may indicate the
so equipped) running there is a potential presence of carbon monoxide that can
for exhaust fumes to filter back into the RV. KILL YOU. This alarm will only indicate the
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases as they presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
contain carbon monoxide, which is a sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
potentially toxic gas that is colorless and present in other areas.
odorless.
The CO alarm will automatically sense when
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison. the level of carbon monoxide in the air
It is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. reaches dangerous levels. You should stay
Many cases of reported carbon monoxide outside the RV in fresh air until the CO alarm
poisoning indicate while victims are aware is silenced. When the CO alarm sounds, do
they are not well, they become so disoriented not stand too close to it. The sound produced
they are unable to save themselves by either by the CO alarm is loud because it is
exiting the RV or calling for assistance. Young designed to wake a person in an emergency.
children and household pets may be the first Prolonged exposure to the CO alarm at a
affected. close distance may be harmful to your
hearing.
The following symptoms are related to 1. Operate the RESET/SILENCE button.
carbon monoxide poisoning and should be
discussed with all members of the 2. Immediately move to fresh air (outdoors or
household: by an open door or window) and execute
your family safety plan.
Mild exposure - Slight headache, nausea,
vomiting, fatigue (often described as "flu- 3. Do not re-enter the premises. If you are
like" symptoms). unable to exit the premises do not move
away from the open door or window until
Medium exposure - Throbbing headaches, the emergency service responders have
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate. arrived, the premises have been aired out
Extreme exposure - Convulsions, and your CO alarm remains in its normal
unconsciousness, heart and lung failure. condition.
Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause If your CO alarm reactivates within a 24-hour
brain damage, death. period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified
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OCCUPANT SAFETY
appliance technician to investigate for
sources of carbon monoxide from fuel burning
equipment and appliances, and inspect for
proper operation of this equipment (if If the CO alarm is not maintained and
problems are identified during this inspection, functioning properly according to OEM
have the CO alarm replaced immediately). supplied instructions, you will not be
Note any combustion equipment not warned if carbon monoxide is present in
inspected by the technician. Make sure that the air. Death or serious illness could result
any motor vehicle is not and has not been from asphyxiation (inability to breathe) if
operating in an attached garage or adjacent carbon monoxide is present.
to your RV.
Batteries PROPANE ALARM
The CO alarm will not function if the batteries
are missing, disconnected, dead, the wrong
type of battery is used or the batteries are
installed incorrectly. When the batteries The alarm cannot detect propane or sound
become weak, the CO alarm will "beep" (the a warning for two minutes after it has been
low battery warning). If the low battery turned on. The propane leak alarm is not a
warning sounds, the batteries MUST be smoke or fire alarm. The alarm will only
replaced. Never disconnect the batteries to indicate the presence of propane gas at
silence the CO alarm. the sensor. Explosive gas may be present
Testing the CO alarm in other areas.
Press and hold the test/reset button on the
front of the CO alarm for several seconds. If For your safety protection, a new RV that
the CO alarm does not test properly, replace it contains a propane gas system with propane
immediately. Do not remove the following consuming appliances must have a propane
label from your RV: leak detection device. Because the chemical
composition of propane is heavier than air,
the propane alarm is located near the floor of
the RV (leaking propane tends to flow to and
pocket in low areas). A lit green LED indicates
when the factory-installed alarm is active.
Individuals with medical problems, or who are
hard of hearing, should consider using
warning devices that provide both audible and
visual signals.
Fig. 2.3 CO alarm testing label This alarm is designed to sense the presence
of propane gas; however, there are other
Maintenance
combustible fumes or vapors that may be
The CO alarm is pre-calibrated at the OEM
detected by the sensor including (but not
factory and requires no maintenance other
limited to) acetone, alcohol, butane and
than to clean the outside casing occasionally
gasoline. These chemicals can be found in
with a cloth. Ensure that the holes on the front
commonly used items such as deodorants,
of the CO alarm are not blocked with dirt and
colognes, perfumes, adhesives, lacquer,
dust. DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS,
kerosene, glues, wine, liquor, most cleaning
BLEACH OR POLISH.
agents and the propellants of aerosol cans.
High temperatures can activate glue and
adhesive vapors. If you close up your RV on a
hot day, the chemicals used in its construction
may be detected for months after the vehicle
was constructed (see Formaldehyde).
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OCCUPANT SAFETY
If the alarm sounds drawing a small amount of 12-volt current;
1. Turn off all propane gas appliances (i.e., although this current draw is slight, it could
stove, water heater, furnace, etc.). drain your auxiliary battery during extended
storage periods. If the auxiliary battery
2. Open all windows and roof vents and
becomes extremely drained, the LED light on
execute your family safety plan.
the face of the alarm will not light or the alarm
3. Turn OFF the propane tank valve. may begin to sound on its own. This condition
4. Do not touch any electrical switch or use is not likely to occur except during storage
any phone or radio in the RV. situations.
5. Do not start any vehicle engine or FUEL SAFETY
generator.
For your protection and others, it is critical to
6. Determine and repair the source of the understand the danger associated with fuel.
leak. Take time to become educated about the
property of fuel and use it safely. If you spill
7. Do not re-enter the RV until the problem is
fuel on the RV, clean it up immediately. Fuel
corrected.
can dull or soften paint and damage other
If the propane alarm keeps sounding at surfaces. Use care when fueling your RV.
regular intervals, a propane leak may be
present. Contact your dealer or propane gas
service to have the problem corrected before
using the propane system again. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
Testing the propane leak alarm or death if misused or mishandled. If you
If the propane alarm does not test properly, have further questions, consult your dealer
replace it immediately. Do not remove the or Jayco Customer Service for assistance.
following label from your RV: Always shut OFF the tow vehicle
engine while refueling.
Do not bring or store fuel or other
flammable liquids inside the RV
because a fire or explosion may result.
Before refueling, extinguish all smoking
materials and any open flames.
Before refueling, always turn OFF all
Fig. 2.4 Propane alarm testing label spark producing appliances (i.e., water
heaters, furnaces, etc.).
Battery or converter power source
Do not overfill the fuel tank(s). The
pressure in an overfilled fuel tank may
cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
The propane alarm should never be and/or fire.
disabled because of nuisance or low Fuel spills represent a serious fire
battery alarms. If the auxiliary battery cable hazard, and should be cleaned up
is disconnected, and other 12-volt power is immediately.
not available, the propane alarm will not
work and you will not be warned if leaking Never restart an engine or re-light any
propane is present. pilot lights while raw fuel is present.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT
The propane alarm is powered by 12-volt DC IN FIRE, DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
through the converter or from an auxiliary
battery. This propane alarm is continuously
16SECTION 3
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
To help ensure your traveling enjoyment, call VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
ahead for tourist information in each area that (VIN) EXPLAINED
you will be visiting or traveling through. To help
eliminate frustration, make sure you obtain the The 17-digit VIN is the legal identification of
most current road maps. Research and make the completed RV and provides information
sure there are no federal, state or local unique to your camper. It is located on an
regulations that may prohibit you from fully exterior frame cross member (usually on the
enjoying your camping adventure. third or fourth cross member under the
camper, forward of the bumper).
Arrange for someone to check your house
periodically while you are away. Stop mail
or newspaper delivery.
If you intend to be away for more then two
weeks, you may want to consider
requesting police surveillance for your
house.
Carry an extra set of vehicle and house
keys with you on a separate key ring.
Be sure to renew your license if it has
expired, or will expire during your trip.
If you are planning to visit other countries,
contact the consulate nearest the point at which
you plan to enter that country for the specific
and most current information (including rules for
re-entering the United States).
Fig. 3.1 VIN example
Always carry your vehicle registration,
insurance policy card(s) and warranty A serial number is needed whenever
registration. making an appointment or ordering
replacement parts from your dealer. The
TOW VEHICLE serial number is the last 8-digits of the VIN
(in the example shown, the serial number is
If you plan to tow your RV with a tow vehicle 81J70060).
you already own, contact your automotive
dealer to find out your vehicle towing capacity. VEHICLE LABELS
If you plan to purchase a new tow vehicle, be
certain to tell your automotive dealer the Decals and data plates used throughout the
GVWR, size and type of RV that you will be RV aid in its safe and efficient operation;
towing (some tow vehicles can be purchased others give service instructions. Read all
with an optional tow package). As a minimum decals, data and instruction plates before
requirement, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating operating your RV. If any decal, data or
(GVWR) of your RV must not exceed your tow instruction plate is painted over, damaged
vehicle’s towing rating. or removed, it should be replaced.
Some automotive manufacturers publish Keep a record of the 17-digit vehicle
brochures that discuss towing considerations. identification number (VIN) and your license
Ask your automotive dealer how to obtain a number in the event theft or vandalism
copy of this information. If applicable, verify if requires you to supply this information to the
the brochure ratings are listed “with” or “without” authorities.
an optional tow package.
17SECTION 3
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
WEIGHT LABELS You may question the total weight capacity
of the tires on your RV being less than the
GVWR; this is correct. In order to calculate
the actual weight on the RV tires, it is
necessary to include the tongue weight. The
The factory-installed weight labels are tongue weight is actually being carried by
specific to the recreation vehicle for which your tow vehicle, not the RV tires.
they are supplied and are not
interchangeable. For example: If the tires are rated at
2,000 lbs. each x 4 tires = 8,000 lbs.
and the RV has a GVWR of 9,000
Vehicle weight labels are posted on Jayco lbs. with a tongue weight of 1,200
manufactured RVs so you can make an lbs. The actual weight on the RV
informed decision before your purchase. Do not tires is 7,800 lbs. which is within the
remove these labels from your RV. If the labels weight rating of the tires.
are missing, contact your dealer or Jayco
Customer Service for replacements. If you have further questions, please contact
your dealer or Jayco Customer Service.
HITCH (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
Fig. 3.2 Tire and Loading Information
Using an oversized or undersized hitch
can cause damage to the RV frame. Jayco
cannot be responsible for the tow vehicle
suspension system. The final ball height
after the tow vehicle/travel trailer
combination is completely hooked up is a
factor that must be considered. To avoid
overloading your trailer axles and minimize
Fig. 3.3 Federal Certification label possible handling difficulties, your trailer
should be level when hooked to your tow
vehicle. Do not overload your tow vehicle.
Hitch selection is important because it
affects the towing and handling
characteristics of your RV. There are many
kinds of hitches available for various uses
and assuring that you have the correct hitch
installed is critical to a safe towing
experience.
Ask your dealer about the proper class and
type of hitch you need to purchase for your
individual tow vehicle/RV combination (a
travel trailer requires a frame mounted hitch;
a fifth wheel requires a pin box hitch bolted
directly to the floor of the truck box through
the frame). Fifth wheels have a factory-
installed standard pin box that is not
interchangeable.
Fig 3.4 Trailer Weight Information label
18SECTION 3
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
The hitch manufacturer assigns a hitch class stability and levelness of a hooked up RV.
rating based on the capacity that hitch has for Make certain your Dealer is aware of the
towing and a weight classification. The weight tow vehicle you are using so a compatible
classification is determined from the hitch’s hookup is achieved. Depending on the
weight carrying capacity (also known as the model, your required travel trailer hitch ball
tongue weight on a travel trailer). Before diameter is either 2” or 2-5/16” (consult your
selecting a hitch, you must know your GVWR dealer for assistance).
and tongue weight or pin box rating.
There is no recommended hitch height for
Maintain the proper tongue weight of the trailer. fifth-wheel travel trailers; usually the fifth
Stay within the target range of 10%-15% of the wheel pin box is adjustable for variance in
overall gross weight (travel trailer weight plus trucks and truck suspension systems.
contents). Fifth-wheels typically maintain 25%
of their overall gross weight (trailer weight and SWAY CONTROL
contents) on the hitch.
(CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
Equipment that sometimes gives autos, trucks
and sport utility vehicles a softer ride can
accentuate swaying when pulling a RV;
conversely, suspension that is too stiff will
A sway control device (customer supplied)
increase vibration, bounce and accelerate wear
should be used with your tow vehicle/travel
of your tow vehicle and trailer. Educate yourself
trailer combination. Consult with your
to protect you, your family and other motorists.
Dealer to obtain the proper equipment for
The rating of the hitch package purchased your needs.
should be equal to or greater than the RV’s
GVWR and the hitch weight (or pin box Sway control devices are available to
rating). reduce the sway produced by crosswinds,
air displacement caused by other vehicles
passing you in transit, incorrect weight
HITCH HEIGHT & HITCH BALL
distribution, excessive speed, the RV tires
To determine the hitch height dropping onto the shoulder of the road, etc.
for your model, make sure You will also want to discuss this purchase
that the trailer is level. When with your Dealer.
the loaded RV is hitched to The use of a sway control device will help to
the tow vehicle, check the control the side-to-side movement and keep
hitch ball height. This can be sway in check.
determined by measuring the distance from the
center of the hitch ball to the ground. Record Suggestions for sway situations:
this number in the box for future reference. Slowly ease your foot off the
Adjust the equalizing bars of the hitch assembly accelerator.
so that the tow vehicle and the trailer are Turn the steering wheel as little as
essentially level. A high hitch will transfer possible. Natural lag time reaction when
weight behind the axles and cause the vehicle counter-steering to correct sway could
to fishtail. A low hitch will transfer additional possibly make it worse.
weight to the hitch. Refer to the hitch
manufacturer instructions to adjust the weight- If the trailer is equipped with electric
distributing hitch to the proper height. brakes, using the hand control will help
to keep the vehicles aligned.
If you have additional questions, consult with
your dealer. Jayco cannot be responsible for As soon as possible, stop to determine
the suspension system of any tow vehicle. the cause of the sway. Check all
There are a variety of tow vehicle suspension equipment and load distribution. If the
systems available that will affect the ball height, problem cannot be solved immediately,
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