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SECTION 3
JAYCO TOWABLE PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
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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
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.
W
EIGHT LABELS
Vehicle weight labels are posted on Jayco
manufactured RVs so you can make an
informed decision before your purchase. Do
not remove these labels from your RV. If the
labels are missing, contact your dealer or
Jayco Customer Service for replacements.
Fig. 3.1 Tire and Loading Information
Fig. 3.2 Federal Certification label
Fig 3.3 Trailer Weight Information label
You may question the total weight capacity of
the tires on your RV being less than the
GVWR; this is correct. In order to calculate
the actual weight on the RV tires, it is
necessary to include the tongue weight. The
tongue weight is actually being carried by
your tow vehicle, not the RV tires.
For example: If the tires are rated at
2,000 lbs. each x 4 tires = 8,000 lbs.
and the RV has a GVWR of 9,000 lbs.
with a tongue weight of 1,200 lbs. The
actual weight on the RV tires is 7,800
lbs. which is within the weight rating of
the tires.
If you have further questions, please contact
your dealer or Jayco Customer Service.
The factory-installed weight labels are
specific to the recreation vehicle for which
they are supplied and are not
interchangeable.
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Summary of Contents for 2012 Jay Feather Ultralite
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