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Sport Utility Trailer

Owner’s Manual

Model Year 2008

Summary of Contents for 2008 Octane ZX

Page 1: ...www jayco com Sport Utility Trailer Owner s Manual Model Year 2008...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 22 WEIGHT LABELS 20 TOWING HANDLING BREAKAWAY SWITCH 28 DRIVING ALCOHOL 28 EMERGENCY STOPPING 32 EMERGENCY TOWING 32 RV DRIVING SCHOOLS SEMINARS 28 SAFETY...

Page 4: ...7 FREE STANDING TABLE CHAIRS IF SO EQUIPPED 69 FURNACE IF SO EQUIPPED 75 IN CASE OF AGREASE FIRE 73 INSTALLING THE SCREEN ROOM REAR AWNING IF SO EQUIPPED 77 KEYS 69 KITCHEN STOVE IF SO EQUIPPED 73 MIC...

Page 5: ...mail the warranty cards and registrations within the prescribed time limits to avoid loss of warranty coverage This manual and the Goodie Bag should be considered a permanent part of the RV If the RV...

Page 6: ...MANUFACTURING PROCESS Jayco recreation vehicles are manufactured for use as temporary living quarters for recreation camping and travel uses all as defined by the bylaws of the Recreation Vehicle Indu...

Page 7: ...ore the holidays Prepare for the appointment If you are having warranty work performed be sure to have the right papers with you Take your warranty folder and have your vehicle information available N...

Page 8: ...s Installations or alterations to the original equipment vehicle as distributed by Jayco are not covered by the Towable Limited Warranty The special body company assembler equipment installer or upfit...

Page 9: ...5 SECTION 1 WARRANTY SERVICE...

Page 10: ...area Contact them for an appointment they will handle all warranty repair billing and returned parts for you 2 If you cannot locate an authorized Jayco dealer near you ask the campground staff for ref...

Page 11: ...ith the following guidelines 0 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 0 The holding tanks must be e...

Page 12: ...his RV or any of its materials components or parts In addition the RV owner s obligation to notify Jayco or one of its independent authorized dealers of a claimed defect does not modify any obligation...

Page 13: ...d States U S Territories or Canada any RV not used solely for recreational travel and camping normal wear tear or usage such as tears punctures soiling mildew fading or discoloration of exterior plast...

Page 14: ...of the warranty or this limitation period Some states do not allow a reduction in the statute of limitations so this reduction may not apply to you WARRANTY REGISTRATIONS Your warranty registration re...

Page 15: ...gency plan for pets that includes at least a 3 day supply of dry food and a large container of water The survival of a beloved pet or valuable livestock will often depend on the plans that its owner h...

Page 16: ...ast a three foot clear area free of leaves dry grass pine needles etc around grills campfires and or tents Supervise children at all times when campfires are burning or grills are in use Always have a...

Page 17: ...nguishers but for the most part they all work the same way To operate a fire extinguisher remember the word PASS Pull the pin Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you and release t...

Page 18: ...arbon monoxide poisoning indicate while victims are aware they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the RV or calling for assistance Young child...

Page 19: ...has not been operating in an attached garage or adjacent to your RV Batteries The CO alarm will not function if the batteries are missing disconnected dead the wrong type of battery is used or the ba...

Page 20: ...3 Turn OFF the propane tank valve 4 Do not touch any electrical switch or use any phone or radio in the RV 5 Do not start any vehicle engine or generator 6 Determine and repair the source of the leak...

Page 21: ...uels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled If you have further questions consult your dealer or Jayco Customer Service for assistance 0 Always shut OFF the tow vehicle engine whil...

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Page 23: ...type of RV that you will be towing some tow vehicles can be purchased with an optional tow package As a minimum requirement the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR of your RV must not exceed your tow ve...

Page 24: ...TOUTES LES NORMES QUI LUI SONT APPLICABLES EN VERTU DU REGL MENT SUR LA S CURIT DES V HICULES AUTOMOBILE DU CANADA EN VIGUER LA DATE SA FABRICATION CI DESSUS FROID Fig 3 3 Federal Certification label...

Page 25: ...GVWR and the hitch weight or pin box rating HITCH HEIGHT HITCH BALL To determine the hitch height for your model make sure that the trailer is level When the loaded RV is hitched to the tow vehicle ch...

Page 26: ...our dealer to familiarize yourself with the operation and requirements of the weight distributing hitch system Be certain your tow vehicle can carry the hitch weight RV BRAKE SYSTEM The electric brake...

Page 27: ...arranty and the warranties of many component part manufacturers Have your RV weighed periodically at a public scale to determine the proper load distribution Keep in mind that individual scales will o...

Page 28: ...being partially off the scale 6 To calculate the opposite side of the RV wheel position weight subtract the first side s weight from the weight determined in step 3 If there is a difference in the wei...

Page 29: ...correctly 0 Fasten all interior and exterior doors securely Lock them if applicable 0 Make sure the stabilizer jacks and entry step are retracted to the travel position 0 Make sure the tongue jack tra...

Page 30: ...d secured Check lights brake lights clearance lights turn signals Check tire pressure including spare tire Check tire wear uneven wear pattern Check wheel lug torque Fuel station equipment stored prop...

Page 31: ...er conditions and extremes in terrain may affect the performance and handling of your tow vehicle Do not operate the tow vehicle cruise control on icy or extremely wet roads winding roads in heavy tra...

Page 32: ...or fifth wheel pin box this switch will apply the trailer brakes if the trailer becomes detached from the tow vehicle Attach the breakaway switch lanyard to a permanent part of the tow vehicle on a tr...

Page 33: ...2 When setting your RV up on soft ground you may wish to place a wood pad or the equivalent under each stabilizer jack foot This will help keep the stabilizer jack from sinking into the ground 3 To lo...

Page 34: ...and comfortably at most posted trailer highway speed limits However it will take longer than a passenger automobile to reach that speed Keep this in mind when overtaking and passing another vehicle Al...

Page 35: ...lears the curb or any parked vehicles along the curb When making a turn check the road clearance and be aware of others Have someone help guide you out of a difficult parking space or traffic pattern...

Page 36: ...placement of warning indicators EMERGENCY TOWING If your RV needs to be towed please contact an emergency road service provider or a qualified service facility for assistance 32 SECTION 4 TOWING HAND...

Page 37: ...installed on your RV they are not to be returned to your dealer or Jayco If you have questions regarding your tires contact the tire OEM or Jayco Customer Service VINYL TIRE COVER IF SO EQUIPPED Your...

Page 38: ...d 3 Locate the main frame rail of the trailer it spans from front to back just inside the tires 4 To raise the RV place the jack hydraulic or screw under the main frame rail It must be just ahead of t...

Page 39: ...he tire manufacturer and are to be serviced and warranted by an appropriate service center They are not to be returned to your dealer or Jayco If you have questions regarding your tires contact the ti...

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Page 41: ...ground 0 NEVER allow children to play with the electrical system or components Always make sure the electrical components are turned OFF before disconnecting the auxiliary battery customer supplied Al...

Page 42: ...e 30 amp power cord is also commonly referred to as the shore line power cord This power cord is designed to ground the RV electrical system through the external power source receptacle It is also des...

Page 43: ...ault current interrupter GFCI receptacle outlet engineered into the 120 volt AC electrical system It may have additional outlets wired through and protected by the GFCI Its function is to reduce possi...

Page 44: ...IPPED Generator prep means the RV has the basic wiring necessary for installation of an aftermarket generator customer supplied RV generators are built in compliance with specific codes and standards...

Page 45: ...charge at a faster rate as its energy level becomes depleted It is recommended you plan your electrical usage accordingly For accuracy test the auxiliary battery voltage using a volt ohm meter custome...

Page 46: ...nt s protected by it 1 Disconnect the power cord 2 If so equipped disconnect the auxiliary battery negative cable at the battery 3 Remove the fuse panel cover to check fuses 4 Pull the fuse straight o...

Page 47: ...he pressure in an overfilled fuel tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and or fire 0 Fuel spills represent a serious fire hazard and should be cleaned up immediately 0 Never restart an engine...

Page 48: ...switch to turn it OFF The following warning label should be kept permanently affixed inside the fuel station compartment Fuel filler cap Remove the fuel filler cap by slowly turning it counterclockwis...

Page 49: ...nfined areas such as a closed garage any longer than needed to move your RV in or out of the area 0 Windows should be closed while driving or running the generator if so equipped to avoid drawing dang...

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Page 51: ...c sanitization and winterization to take care of all the components within the plumbing system and help discourage the growth of bacteria and other organisms that can contaminate the water supply MONI...

Page 52: ...ap and attach a garden hose to the inlet 4 Turn ON the water at the water source 5 Enter the RV and open the cold water supply faucets to bleed air from the water lines 6 The water heater will fill fi...

Page 53: ...is may help limit water damage to a smaller area Dry camping When you want to use water in your RV and the RV is not hooked up to city water you will need sufficient 12 volt DC power to run the water...

Page 54: ...he tank by design however it will be reduced over time by the everyday use of your water heater refer to the OEM manual If the weeping persists consult your RV dealer or a service agency authorized by...

Page 55: ...ts in your home Make sure there is sufficient water available and if dry camping the 12 volt water pump is turned ON before operating To open the faucets turn the hot and cold knobs ON and adjust the...

Page 56: ...used for some time allow the water to flow for several minutes to flush the system When not in use the water filter cartridge should be stored out of freezing temperatures RV antifreeze will damage t...

Page 57: ...the fresh water system reverse these steps and dump the grey and black water holding tanks at an appropriate facility or according to local public codes SANITIZING THE PLUMBING SYSTEM Potable water s...

Page 58: ...colder weather or storage is very important for most states and Canada Failure to prepare your RV may cause water supply lines and the water heater to freeze No commodity or product should be added t...

Page 59: ...from the P traps may spill and permit odors into the RV These odors come from food particles decomposing in the tank By adding water and using a RV approved deodorizing agent you will dissolve the con...

Page 60: ...e 1 To make drainage easier level the RV 2 Remove the sewer hose housing dust cap and attach the sewer hose customer supplied 3 Place the end of the sewer hose into the approved dump station 4 Open th...

Page 61: ...let Sewage black tank preparation 1 Release one to two quarts 1 or 2 liters of water into the toilet bowl 2 Follow the directions on your toilet chemical bottle customer supplied by placing the recomm...

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Page 63: ...o the odorant used and not notice the smell of propane If you do not smell the propane odorant for example when filling the propane cylinder notify your dealer or propane service provider immediately...

Page 64: ...ould be kept permanently affixed to your RV The main shut off valve must be kept closed at all times unless you are using the propane system or filling the propane cylinder When the cylinder is discon...

Page 65: ...ALL CONNECTIONS INCLUDING THOSE AT THE APPLIANCES REGULATORS AND CYLINDERS SHOULD BE LEAK TESTED PERIODICALLY WITH SOAPY WATER BY THE OCCUPANT NEVER USE A LIGHTED MATCH OR OTHER FLAME WHEN CHECKING F...

Page 66: ...is removed 1 Check that ALL fittings are tight 2 Check that ALL connections are tested with a propane leak detector or soapy water solution 3 Open the main valve slowly to avoid a fast rush of propan...

Page 67: ...NOT USE damaged or rusted containers Verify with your local propane dealer that all required inspections and certifications have been completed on the propane cylinder within the correct time period b...

Page 68: ...ves controls and pilot light valves 2 Open the main valve in the propane container slowly to avoid a fast rush of propane vapor through the excess flow valve causing propane freeze Should you experien...

Page 69: ...e the BTU ratings for your propane appliances and divide that into the BTU availability Each gallon of propane 3 86 liters produces about 91 500 BTU s 46 514 kilojoules of heat energy TRAVELING WITH P...

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Page 71: ...ou to see when you check in but your fellow campers will count on your basic good manners and courtesy Show respect to others don t make shortcuts through occupied campsites Remember to keep your camp...

Page 72: ...ging wet towels or clothes inside the RV to dry 0 If condensation is found in cabinets or closets open those doors slightly to equalize the temperature and provide ventilation SETTING UP YOUR CAMPSITE...

Page 73: ...e can be converted into a bed To convert remove all the cushions from the booth dinette Lift the tabletop remove the detachable table legs and place the tabletop on the ledges provided between the boo...

Page 74: ...nd damaging the trailer REAR BED IF SO EQUIPPED Power operation if so equipped The electric bed lift operates on 12 volt DC power supplied by the tow vehicle charge line auxiliary batteries or power c...

Page 75: ...ision entertainment system will not run cable television on one television set and local stations off the other set without customer modification You can either view local stations or you can view cab...

Page 76: ...72 SECTION 10 CAMPING OPERATING WARNING Do not turn gas range burner controls ON and allow propane gas to escape before lighting WARNING Do not use portable fuel burning equipment i e wood and charco...

Page 77: ...tinguisher PANTRY IF SO EQUIPPED Depending on the kitchen layout of your RV you may have a pantry that you can use to store items you wish to take with you as you travel and camp Ensure items stored i...

Page 78: ...t bracket for easy installation of the BBQ grill PATIO AWNING IF SO EQUIPPED Please refer to the awning OEM operator s manual Keep your awning in good condition to prevent costly repairs It is very im...

Page 79: ...en they are loose DO NOT over tighten these bolts as it may damage this gasket The air conditioner gasket is a wearable part that eventually will need to be replaced s maintenance To gain access to th...

Page 80: ...ot damage the ramp door seals Remove any debris sand snow etc from around the ramp door before closing it To close the ramp door reverse the above listed process Secure the ramp door by locking the vi...

Page 81: ...r RV is factory equipped with the rear patio canopy and screen room option refer to the instructions supplied by Jayco in your Goodie Bag DO NOT use the instructions or lift cables supplied by the Car...

Page 82: ...r the awning 4 Install the 2 small curved tubes into the straight bar insert this crowning bar into the top T connectors which are designated by the circles in the image on the awning side arms 5 Inse...

Page 83: ...if applicable Move slideout in and lock it in place if applicable Position the booth dinette in the bed position for travel if applicable Refrigerator door locked Set refrigerator to 12 volt if appli...

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Page 85: ...ruction materials through several heating and cooling sessions until dissipated Areas of high heat and humidity will increase the outgassing process Ventilate by opening all the windows and circulate...

Page 86: ...ms such as window treatments night pleated shades mini blinds and d cor glass should be cared for as follows Window treatments and curtains Dust occasionally with a vacuum and soft brush attachment Du...

Page 87: ...he top Wipe them off promptly FLOORING Remember to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands when cleaning Always test a cleaning agent in an inconspicuous area for colorfastness Carpet if so equipped...

Page 88: ...ashing Chemicals contained in dirt and dust picked up from the road surface can cause damage if left on the RV for a long time Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your RV from this...

Page 89: ...uster Damaged paint To prevent corrosion touch up small cracks and scratches in the paint coat as soon as possible with touch up film or paint Carefully check the body areas facing the road and the ti...

Page 90: ...hout removing the hubs from the axle This feature consists of axle spindles that have been specially drilled and fitted with grease zerks in their ends When grease is pumped into the zerk it is channe...

Page 91: ...ventative maintenance 0 Cap seal if applicable or replace the sealant if you notice any cracks gaps lifting looseness peeling shrinkage voids or any sign of physical deterioration Complete repairs imm...

Page 92: ...s needed Remove all batteries from the RV and store in a place where they won t freeze Batteries that have been frozen will never hold a proper charge Remove all perishable items from the interior If...

Page 93: ...nd carbon monoxide detectors After Every Tire Change Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque values at 10 25 and 50 miles 16 40 and 80 kilometers to assure that they are correctly seated after the tire...

Page 94: ...acks dents or distortion Lubricate entrance and baggage door locks Lubricate the bearing surface between the rotating gear housing and the base plate on the television antenna Lubricate the elevating...

Page 95: ...nan www onan com 800 888 6626 Holding Tank Sprayer B B Molders www bandbmolders com 574 259 7838 Microwave Contact your RV dealer Monitor Panel KIB www kibenterprises com 800 250 7051 Outside Shower B...

Page 96: ...s 30 50 ft lbs 65 75 ft lbs 50 75ft lbs 5 Lug Nuts 13 Steel 20 25 ft lbs 30 50 ft lbs 65 75 ft lbs 50 75ft lbs 5 Lug Nuts 13 Chrome 20 25 ft lbs 30 50 ft lbs 65 75 ft lbs 50 75ft lbs 5 Lug Nuts 14 Ste...

Page 97: ...fuse Ramp Lights 12 20 amp breaker Fuel Station CIRCUIT BREAKERS The following table provides generic circuit breaker alignment information Your RV may not be exactly the same as shown depending on th...

Page 98: ...133W 1 25 1 75 AMPS LAPTOP COMPUTER CHARGER ESTIMATED 25 75W 25 75 AMPS MICROWAVE OVEN 900 1500W 7 50 12 50 AMPS RADIO ESTIMATED 10 35 W 10 30 AMPS REFRIGERATOR RV GAS ELECTRIC NORCOLD 611 300W 821 30...

Page 99: ...up to at the campsite It is called city water because water is pulled from a central outside source like a city and not the fresh water tank CURBSIDE This refers to the side of the camper that faces t...

Page 100: ...tongue weight of any towed vehicle HITCH WEIGHT The amount of the camper s weight that rests on the tow vehicle It should be approximately 10 15 with conventional trailers approximately 15 20 for fift...

Page 101: ...EIGHT UVW The WEIGHT of a vehicle as built at the factory with full fuel engine generator oil and coolants It does not include cargo fresh water propane occupants or dealer installed accessories WEIGH...

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Page 103: ...There are no addendums issued at this time 99 SECTION 13 ADDENDUMS...

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