Jayco 2016 Jay Feather, Owner'S Manual

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JAYCO TOWABLE SECTION 3-PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
There are two important factors when loading your RV, total weight and balance. It is
imperative that you verify compliance within all applicable weight ratings. Overloading
your RV will void the
Towable Limited Warranty and the warranties of many
component part manufacturers.
Have your RV weighed periodically at a public scale to determine the proper load
distribution.
Keep in mind that individual scales will operate differently.
The surroundings of the scale need to be adequate to accommodate weighing each side of
your RV.
To weigh your tow vehicle and RV
WARNING
If you exceed the GVWR, you MUST remove items from the RV, or drain liquids,
then re-weigh the vehicle to ensure you have achieved a safe weight. Weight labels
are posted inside your recreation vehicle so you can make a decision before you buy
about how much cargo capacity is important for you personally.
WARNING
Total weight of your tow vehicle and RV must not exceed the GCWR. Do not
assume that you can tow a RV that happens to be within the capacity of the tow
vehicle hitch. By doing so, you may exceed the total GCWR of your tow vehicle and
RV towing combination.
WARNING
It is important to redistribute the load to avoid component failure as well as to
improve the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
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