Jayco 2016 Melbourne, Owner'S Manual

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For traveling safety, it is important to make sure the tie down straps are secured
on all appliances such as the toaster, coffee maker, etc. Vibration during travel
will move the appliances, creating the potential for them to fall out of their
cabinets possibly causing injury.
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The actual weight of the vehicle, passengers, all options, liquids, the hitch
weight of your towed vehicle and your personal cargo is important for you
to know so you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of
the motor home. The volume of space available for storage may exceed the
amount of available cargo capacity. Large storage compartments have been
designed to accommodate normal camping items, which are bulky, but not
necessarily heavy
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Store items in areas designated for storage. Do not store anything in the areas
reserved for the converter, electrical panels, furnace or water heater, etc.
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Your recreation vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading the
vehicle. Do not exceed your GVWR and ensure you are loading the vehicle
as evenly as you can for the best possible handling. Ensure heavy items are
secured so they do not shift during travel.
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DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR! This means you should weigh your
vehicle as loaded for your normal travel to determine the actual weight.
If you exceed the GVWR, you MUST remove items from the motor home,
or drain liquids, then re-weigh the vehicle to ensure you have achieved a safe
weight. Weight labels are posted inside a cabinet door inside all motor homes
so you can make a decision before you buy about how much cargo capacity is
important for you personally.
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