Jayco 2009 Recon ZX, Owner'S Manual

Page: 21 / 100

SECTION 3
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
17
T
o help ensure your traveling enjoyment, call
ahead for tourist information in each area that
you will be visiting or traveling through. To
help eliminate frustration, make sure you
obtain the most current road maps. Research
and make sure there are no federal, state or
local regulations that may prohibit you from
fully enjoying your camping adventure.
‰
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).
Always carry your vehicle registration,
insurance policy card(s) and warranty
registration.
T
OW
V
EHICLE
If you plan to tow your RV with a tow vehicle
you already own, contact your automotive
dealer to find out your vehicle towing
capacity. If you plan to purchase a new tow
vehicle, be certain to tell your automotive
dealer the GVWR, size and 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 vehicle’s towing rating.
Some automotive manufacturers publish
brochures that discuss towing considerations.
Ask your automotive dealer how to obtain a
copy of this information. If applicable, verify if
the brochure ratings are listed “with” or
“without” an optional tow package.
V
EHICLE
I
DENTIFICATION
N
UMBER
(VIN) E
XPLAINED
The 17-digit VIN is the legal identification of
the completed RV and provides information
unique to your camper. It is located on an
exterior frame cross member (usually on the
third or fourth cross member under the
camper, forward of the bumper).
Fig. 3.1 VIN example
A serial number is needed whenever making
an appointment or ordering replacement parts
from your dealer. The serial number is the last
8-digits of the VIN (in the example shown, the
serial number is 81J70060).
V
EHICLE
L
ABELS
Decals and data plates used throughout the
RV aid in its safe and efficient operation;
others give service instructions. Read all
decals, data and instruction plates before
operating your RV. If any decal, data or
instruction plate is painted over, damaged or
removed, it should be replaced.
Keep a record of the 17-digit vehicle
identification number (VIN) and your license
number in the event theft or vandalism
requires you to supply this information to the
authorities.