Jayco 2011 pinnacle, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 4
TOWING & HANDLING
RV D
RIVING
S
CHOOLS
& S
EMINARS
If you have any concerns about driving while
towing a RV, consult an expert for specific RV
driver education. There are private RV
schools and some RV owner's organizations
that offer driving seminars. The schedules
and locations of the various RV driver
education seminars and schools can be
researched through RV-related publications
and internet sites.
Use caution when using the internet as a
resource tool. Verify the information is from a
credited and reliable source in the RV
industry, and it pertains to your RV. If in
doubt, contact your dealer or Jayco Customer
Service.
D
RIVING
& A
LCOHOL
The presence of alcohol in significant levels in
the blood increases the probability that the
driver will be involved in an accident. Exercise
your good judgment and encourage others to
do the same. Know the legal alcohol limits
and do not exceed them. Be aware of your
personal limits, which may be lower than the
legal limits. Should you ever exceed your
limits or find your driving is impaired, find
alternative transportation.
NEVER DRINK
AND THEN DRIVE.
B
REAKAWAY
S
WITCH
The breakaway switch is a crucial part of the
RV braking system. Located by the 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 when
hitching the trailer. If the RV becomes
detached from the tow vehicle, the pull pin will
be pulled from the switch. This automatically
causes the switch to “close” and activates the
RV brakes.
A battery (customer supplied) must be
installed to activate the breakaway switch.
W
IRE
H
ARNESS
/C
ONNECTOR
P
LUG
A 7-way wire harness/connector plug is wired
into your trailer to connect electrical power
from the tow vehicle for travel. This supplies
power to the RV brakes, tail lights, clearance
lights, turn signals, brake lights, etc. Wiring to
operate your brakes must be the same size in
both the tow vehicle and RV (the RV brake
wiring is 12-gauge wire). When attaching
wires to your tow vehicle, carefully and tightly
tape all the connections for moisture
protection.
White 1 Ground
Blue 2
Brakes
Green 3 Running lights
Black 4 Auxiliary battery charge line
Red 5 Stop & left turn
Brown 6 Stop & right turn
Yellow
7 Back up
The connector plug may build up corrosion
with extended use and should be cleaned
periodically to insure good electrical contact.
Make sure the connector plug is kept clean
and protected from road elements as you
travel.
Driving after drinking or taking drugs
(including some prescriptions and/or over-
the-counter medications) can lead to an
accident. Studies have shown perceptions
are less sharp, reflexes are slower,
drowsiness may be experienced and/or
judgment may be impaired.
Fig. 4.1
7-way trailer plug
Car end, rear view
NEVER use the breakaway switch and
trailer brake system as a parking brake.
Doing so would create a high amp draw on
the battery and converter. This can cause
damage to wiring, connectors and the
breakaway switch.
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