Jayco 2012 Jay Feather Ultralite, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 4
JAYCO TOWABLE TOWING & HANDLING
D
riving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we
recommend you pay special attention to the
following:

Keep the tires inflated to the specified
levels. Replace the tires before they are
excessively worn.

The propane cylinder(s) should be turned
off when traveling. Most refrigerators will
keep food cold or frozen for eight hours
without running while you travel.

Adverse weather conditions and extremes
in terrain may affect the performance and
handling of your tow vehicle. Do not
operate the tow vehicle cruise control on
icy or extremely wet roads, winding roads,
in heavy traffic or in any other traffic
situation where a constant speed cannot
be maintained.
B
REAKAWAY
S
WITCH
The breakaway switch is a crucial part of the
RV braking system. Located on the travel
trailer A-frame, 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
(on a travel trailer do not attach it to the hitch
ball or similar removable parts) 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.
S
AFETY
C
HAINS
Safety chain requirements vary from state to
state. Your RV is equipped with chains to
meet SAE standard requirements for
maximum gross trailer weight. Always have
the safety chains attached when towing.
Install them as shown below so they do not
restrict sharp turns, but tight enough so they
do not drag on the ground.
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.
Fig. 4.1 Safety chain installation
Crisscross the left safety chain under the
coupler and attach to the right mounting slot
in the trailer hitch; repeat with the right safety
chain. Slack for each length should be the
same but not more than necessary to permit
the vehicle to turn at its minimum radius.
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).
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