Jayco 2008 Octane ZX, Owner'S Manual

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GRAY WATER – Term associated with the
waste water holding tank. Water from the sink
drains,
shower and washer/dryer (if so
equipped) go into this tank.
GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) –
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT each
axle assembly is designed to carry, as
measured at the tires, therefore including the
weight of the axle assembly itself. GAWR is
established by considering the rating of each
of its components (tires, wheels, springs,
axle), and rating the axle on its weakest link.
The GAWR assumes that the LOAD IS
EQUAL ON EACH SIDE.
GROSS CARRYING CAPACITY (GCC) -
Means the maximum carrying capacity of your
camper. The GCC is equal to the GVWR
minus UVW. The GCC will be reduced by the
weight of fresh water or other tanks, propane,
occupants, personal items or dealer installed
accessories.
GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING
(GCWR) – The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
COMBINED WEIGHT of the tow vehicle and
the attached towed vehicle. GCWR assumes
that both vehicles have functioning brakes,
with exceptions in some cases for very light
towed vehicles, normally less than 1,500
pounds. (Check your tow vehicle’s towing
guide.)
GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT RATIING
(GTWR) - The MAXIMUM TOWED
VEHICLE WEIGHT. Each component
(receiver, drawbar, ball) of a ball-type hitch has
its own rating. Some ball-type hitches have
separate ratings when used with a weight
distributing system.
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING
(GVWR) – The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
WEIGHT of the fully loaded vehicle, including
liquids, passengers, cargo, and the 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 fifth wheels.
LOW POINT – The lowest point in the
plumbing. Drains are placed here so that water
will drain out of the lower end of the camper
when flushing or winterizing the water system.
These drains must be closed when you fill the
water tank.
NET CARRYING CAPACITY (NCC) - The
MAXIMUM WEIGHT of all personal
belongings, food, fresh water, propane, tools,
dealer installed accessories, etc., that can be
carried by the RV.
OEM – This refers to the original equipment
manufacturer of the individual appliances or
components.
PRIMITIVE SITE – A campsite that may
have city water, shore power or sewer
hook-ups but not all of them; primitive sites
may have no hook-ups or connections at all.
PULL-THROUGH SITES – Campsites you
can drive through and park (without having to
back up into the site).
ROADSIDE – This refers to the side of the
camper that faces the road when it is parked.
Often called the off-door side.
SANITIZATION – Refers to the camper’s
fresh water system that has been sanitized
with chlorine bleach before use or after
storage.
POWER SOURCE – Also referred to as
shore power, this refers to the receptacle
outlet you are using to plug in your shoreline
power cord. This can be a campsite power box
or electrical box, a residential receptacle outlet
specifically wired for your camper or a
generator (customer supplied).
SHORELINE POWER CORD – This is the
electrical power cord that runs from the
camper to the campsite shore power outlet.
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SECTION 10
SPECIFICATIONS & GLOSSARY