Jayco 2013 Eagle, Owner'S Manual

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JAYCO TOWABLE SECTION 4 - TOWING & SET-UP
4-3
When you determine the site conditions are satisfactory, maneuver the RV into
position for backing up into the site space. Back the RV up slowly using your tow
vehicle mirrors as a guide. Have another person outside the RV assist you until
the RV is parked in the desired position.
Parking
After the RV is in the desired location, set the tow vehicle parking brake and place
the transmission in park. Turn OFF the ignition switch. Go outside the RV and
block all wheels securely with wheel chocks. The wheel chocks can be wood
blocks or purchased items as long as they prevent the RV from rolling.
T
IRES
Read and understand the following before taking your first trip in your RV!
Proper care and maintenance of your tires is essential to ensure your safety, as
well as the safety of others, as you travel.
Taking time to become educated on the special qualities of RV tires and care they
require will enhance your travel enjoyment.
Routine maintenance on your RV is important, but it cannot be overstated just how
critical proper tire maintenance is to the safety, operation and durability of your
new RV.
You must follow the manufacturer’s inflation guidelines for maximum load
capacity; under-inflation is just as dangerous as over-inflation.
To insure your tires are operating safely, regular inspection of your tires and
checking tire pressures is absolutely mandatory.
Examine your tires frequently for unusual wear. Alignment, balance and bearing
wear will affect tire wear. Make sure to look for cracking, bulging, uneven tread
wear, etc.
When you are using your RV, check inflation pressure weekly to insure maximum
tire life and travel wear. Pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
During travel, tires heat up and pressure increases.
Do not bleed air from hot
tires or your tires may then be under-inflated .
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NOTE: Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as a tire that has not been used
for three or more hours, or has been driven less than one mile. Tire inflation
pressure of a hot tire may show an increase of as much as 6 psi over a cold tire.
Tire pressure is the most important factor in the life and performance of your tires.
Proper inflation should be monitored closely. Failure to do so could result in the
overheating of a tire, which could result in a blowout. Inflation pressure should be
as recommended by the tire manufacturer or as the federal label for the RV
indicates.
WARNING
It is recommended that the tire pressure be checked at the beginning of each
journey to obtain the maximum life of the tire. Follow the instructions listed on
the Federal Certification label, affixed to the roadside front corner of your
trailer, to determine the correct tire pressure. Under-inflation may cause tire
failures and swaying; this may result in loss of control, injury, death or
property damage
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