Jayco 2016 Melbourne, Owner'S Manual

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In addition, a separate supplemental braking system must be installed if the towed trailer or
vehicle meets or exceeds the minimum weight determined by the chassis manufacturer (this
minimum weight rating will vary by chassis and chassis manufacturer).
Contact you dealer for assistance in determining whether a separate braking system is
recommended for your towing and traveling safety. Failure to follow these instructions will
create a safety hazard and may result in an accident.
Maintenance
Keep the hitch clean along with your general frame maintenance.
At the beginning of the season, and monthly or thereafter, clean the inside of the
receiver tube with a wire brush and spray with a silicone spray.
Always remove the utility mount from the receiver when it is not in use. This will help
prevent the utility mount from rusting to the tube.
Periodically check the bolts for tightness. They need to be torqued to the proper setting
(refer to your Chassis Guide).
Refer to the
Electrical Systems
section for information on the trailer plug.
Total weight of your motor home and any trailer or vehicle towed by it
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 the motor home.
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The total weight of your motor home (including cargo, passengers,
fluids, etc.) in addition to the vertical (tongue) weight must not exceed
the GVWR and/or any GAWR.
Once again, do not assume that you can
tow a trailer or vehicle that happens to be within the vertical (tongue) weight
capacity of the hitch. By doing so, you may exceed the GVWR and/or GAWR
of the motor home
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Your motor home chassis breaking system is rated for operation at GVWR,
NOT GCWR. Any trailer or vehicle being towed by your motor home
must have adequate brakes as required by all state (or province) and local
regulations for towing with your motor home, including areas you may be
traveling through.
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Even though your motor home is equipped with brakes designed for its Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) we suggest you practice stopping away from traffic until you become
accustomed to your motor home’s stopping distance. Your motor home is equipped with a