Jayco 2011 pinnacle, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 10
CAMPING & OPERATING
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_ Pack equipment into compartments and
secure it
Fig. 10.9
Bike rack
stand
_ Propane turned off
_ Retract awning and secure in place (if
applicable)
_ Retract slideout (if applicable)
_ Retract step
_ Rinse black holding tank, if necessary
_ Visually look under RV for items missed
_ Water hose & electric cord unhooked and
stored
Ensure the bike rack stand is securely locked
in place at all times. When the bike rack stand
is not in use, it must be locked horizontal with
the cargo tray frame.
Tow Vehicle/RV
_ Check belts
_ Check fluids
D
EPARTING
C
AMP
C
HECKLIST
_ oil
_ coolant
When the time arrives to return home, it is
again critical that you complete the necessary
procedures to ensure a safe trip. As you
develop a routine, it is possible that a
checklist will be helpful. This is a general list,
which you may want to customize as you
determine your own needs.
_ transmission fluid
_ washer fluid
_ power steering fluid
_ brake fluid
_ battery terminal
_ Check lights
_ headlights
_ brake lights
Safety
_ clearance lights
_ Make sure you follow all safety precautions
noted in this owner’s manual and in any
OEM operator’s manual when preparing to
travel home.
_ turn signals
_ Breakaway switch and lanyard connected
_ Check tire pressure (include inner wheel
and spare, if applicable)
_ Check tire wear (uneven wear pattern)
Interior
_ Check wheel lugs
_ Close roof vents
_ Coupler locking pin connected (if
applicable)
_ Close windows & latch blinds
_ Counter items put away or tied down
_ Proper tongue weight maintained (25% of
gross weight – fifth wheel trailer and
contents)
_ Furnace turned off
_ Latch drawers, cabinets & doors
_ Lights turned off
_ Retract stabilizer jacks
_ Lower the TV antenna (if applicable)
_ Retract steps
_ Move slideout in and lock it in place (if
applicable)
_ Safety pin or locking lever must be seated
(if applicable)
_ Position the booth dinette in the bed
position for travel (if applicable)
_ Test brakes for proper operation
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_ Tongue jack fully up (if applicable)
_ Refrigerator door locked
_ Trailer electric cable secure
_ Set refrigerator to 12-volt (if applicable)
_ Trailer is level.
_ Water heater turned off
_ Trailer safety chains connected (if
applicable)
_ Water pump turned off
Exterior
_ Empty black holding tank
_ Empty gray holding tank
_ Lock all exterior compartments