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Page 1: ...ct net BUY FACTORY DIRECT ON THE INTERNET SAVE THOUSANDS Online http cunninghamcampers com parts Toll Free 1 800 778 9411 Register At Our Online Camp Store Receive a Coupon for 10 OFF your first purch...

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Page 3: ...cturer of recreational vehicles we depend on your satisfaction to slay in business That s why we stand behind our products with nur warranty and customer service program to do everything reasonable to...

Page 4: ...with your fellow JAFARIANS and their flights to enjoy a special kind of togetherness fun games and entertainment provide memories to last a lifetime And how about the exotic surroundings of NEW ORLEAN...

Page 5: ...ix Flags and Busch Corp Parks A special price is available on Wheeler s Campground Guides Discounts with Hertz Rental Car Discounts with Coach Net an emergency roadside service Farm City Insurance has...

Page 6: ...NUOUS LIVING IN R V COACHES II WARRANTY L SERVICE A WARRANTY COVERAGE B CUSTOMER DELIVERY FORM C SERVICE PROCEDURES 1 Basic Service Procedure 2 Dealer 3 Factory 4 Parts D OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY III US...

Page 7: ...33 D DRAPES 33 E CUSHIONS 34 F TENT 34 G PANELING 36 H FLOOR COVERING 36 VJ I MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE CHART A REMOVING TIRE WHEEL FROM TENT CAMPER 37 B WHEELBEARING 38 C LUGBOLTS 39 D COUPLER 39 E TON...

Page 8: ...which is a supplement to various other instructions supplied by the manufac turers of separately warranted products Keep this owner s manual in your recreational vehicle for handy reference Get to kno...

Page 9: ...ever light a match or allow any open flame in the presence of leaking gas It is very important to have L P gas shut off during refueling of tow vehicles Some states prohibit gas appliances to be opera...

Page 10: ...in an easily accessibte location 5 Please read carefully the loading section under Chapter III related to your respective trailer 6 insure that tires are in good condition and properly inflated Watch...

Page 11: ...esh water and drainage systems to avoid freezing problems 3 Adequate gas and electrical supply is needed along with protection from possible freeze ups on gas regulator 4 A special heavy duty furnace...

Page 12: ...al maintcnancc such as greasing wheel bearings tightening lug nuts etc that thc vehicle will require nor to an damages arising from the failure lo have such maintenance performed Fabric rtems such as...

Page 13: ...c h keys and o w n e r s p a c k e t G e n e r a l a p p e a r a n c e n o v i s i b e d a m a g e s I n t e r i o r and E x t e r i o r O p e r a t i o n o f t r a i l e r b r a k e s e x p l a i n...

Page 14: ...orkable relationship and proper attitude 2 Contact the owner or General Manager of the dealership should the initial attempt fail with the service department 3 Contact the Customer Relations Dept Jayc...

Page 15: ...artment in Middleberry Indiana OWNER S RESPQNSIIBILITY It is the owner s responsibility to properly maintain hidher new Ja coR V and be observant to any possibie problems in warranty or otherwise Negl...

Page 16: ...ed with serious consideration ALL cargo supplied equipment that you load should be distributed evenly with the heaviest items being stored in the lower cabinets Be sure that all heavy items are secure...

Page 17: ...Opt 5 1206 1600 2440 Std 5 1208 1575 2440 Std 5 1008 SG 1270 2205 Opt J 1008 DD 1280 2205 Opt 5 1006 1305 2205 Opt J 806 995 1770 Opt J 705 895 1550 Opt Empty weights are with standard equipment Note...

Page 18: ...g on the road 1 Inspec1 chans o d e t f r m l e hat they ace pro 2 Crlss cross lelt cnaln and a tacn to igh mount e r l aitached to l r a l o r frame I Z slot e n trslier hllch 3 Repeat sreD 2 v i h r...

Page 19: ...such as before traveling at the beginning of the day DO NOT release air pressure as tires become hot If you do the tires will then be under inflated when they cool down It is recommended that the tir...

Page 20: ...car s brakes are applied A line for hydraulic fluid from the controller to the master cylinder allows the accelerator bar and coil to make contact when the foot pedal is depressed which in turn sends...

Page 21: ...N Do not use sway bars or eqadizcer bars on the surge brake system BRAKE MAINTENACE L LUBRICATION 1 For best operation of the coupling Fili Cap locking mechanism is best assured by lubricating the bal...

Page 22: ...nue cranking until the gauge cable is almost tight The red safety gauge cable is located dxectly above the crank posi ion 4 Pull end bunks out until bunk hits the bed stops Pull canvas around bunk cor...

Page 23: ...rt canvas by folding the hard edge of tent over 180 and inserting this portion into channel of screen door starting at the bottom This assures the best possible fit 10 Set up any cabinets which are in...

Page 24: ...orner down by grabbing the roof and applying your weight This could damage the lifter arm If the roof is persistent in sticking crank up again and start over CAUTION If stabilizer jacks are down while...

Page 25: ...l c hturns the main cable which is connected to the four se wndar cables from each corner is shortened As the main vnhlc shortens it pulls the secondary cables forcing the flexible stccl core to be pu...

Page 26: ...uld contain Ihe following information 1 Name and mailing address o f Purchaser 2 Proof of dalc of purclrasc 3 Model year and senal number or the unit 3 Name and addrcss o f dcalcr from whom unit was p...

Page 27: ...flow which can cause fire or explosion A properly filled container will contain approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid L P Gas 4 WAPgFJIMG Portable fuel burning equipment including woad and...

Page 28: ...five galons water and allow this solution to agitate in rank for several days by vehicle motion 6 Drain tank and again flush with potable water FRESH WATER SYSTEM Fresh water can be supplied to pump...

Page 29: ...nd some states prohibit sewer water drainage onto the open ground Fig 11 WINTEREATION Fig 12 Drain tank entirely The remaining small quantity of water in a plastic tank will not damage tank by freezin...

Page 30: ...upport plate with bolts provided 2 Install gas tank into ring and secure with wing nut on rear side of ring 3 Attach regulator and hose assembly to tank and gas manifold L P GAS CONTAINER The L P gas...

Page 31: ...age to appliances and regulators This pressure setting must be performed with a gas pressure gauge or monometer Present Codes Standards require the use of a Dual stage L P gas regulator with an excess...

Page 32: ...ecting you must turn the wrench in a clockwise direction because the connection utilizes left hand threads When reconnecting turn wrench counter clockwise When tightening only snug up avoid over tight...

Page 33: ...OMATILC CHANGEOVER REGULATOR For Optional Double Bottles Only A useful accessory is an automatic change over regillam This apparatus allows both gas batties to be turned on simultaneously The arrow on...

Page 34: ...ircuit conductor will trip the circuit breakcr indicating a shorted circuit You should be certain that the polarity of the external power is not reversed in order to avoid harm to appliances and perso...

Page 35: ...should be cleaned occasionally to insure good electrical contact BULB REPLACEMENT SIZE Tail Light I157 Back Up I156 Clearance 194 Entrance I003 The interior lights are 12 volt DC and will operate eit...

Page 36: ...u ired so that all interior 12 volt appliances can be operated when t h e tow vehicle and coach arc connected v a the wiring harness This is possible only if thc dealer connects the black wire of the...

Page 37: ...lectrical panel which supplies power to the circuit provides this protection When this G F C I Breaker is tripped it has interrupted ground fault cur rent caused by such things as fzulty insulation or...

Page 38: ...g these steps 1 Push dial in turn right to OVEN OFF position NOTE BEFORE MOVING VEHICLE BE SURE OVEN CONTROL DIAL IS TURNED COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO PILOT OFF POSITI ON 2 Light the pilot on t h e under si...

Page 39: ...RIGERATORS BOTHOPTIONAL There are two refrigerators available to be installed in your Jayco tent camper One model operates on L F gas and 110 volt on general operation Twelve volt is also available on...

Page 40: ...insure good continued sealing Sideedges are usually covered with extrusions with a putty sealant To reseal these edges especially where it wit1show A SILICONE SEALANT OR TEN X will insure a neat appl...

Page 41: ...en dry Pretest a small area before proceeding Use a professional ciean ing service when an overall soiled condition has been reached TENT CANVAS MATERIAL The canvas used on all jayco camping trailers...

Page 42: ...er and with a sponge lightly work the lather into the soiled area 3 Rinse thoroughly with copius amounts of water to remove all residue soap Residual soap can cause fabric Ieakage 4 Air dry completely...

Page 43: ...be covered by using a thin film of shoe polish or stain followed by a coating of furniture wax There may be putty sticks available to cover scratches To clean use a mild solution of soap and lukewarm...

Page 44: ...ar the wl eel hub B It may be necessary to loosentwo 2 lug bolts drive forward and loosen the other two 2 lug bolts before unhooking from the car and raising up the camper C On the Flight 6 with the 8...

Page 45: ...ase If bearing or cone race become pitted please re place any damaged part Note Should you be con cerned about heat in wheel bearings check them occa sionally while traveling by placing hand on hub Yo...

Page 46: ...rease on moving mechan ism to insure ease of opera tion On coaches with surge hydraulic brakes there is no lubrication needed on coupler assembly We recommended that you use conventional grease on the...

Page 47: ...of silicone spray to insure smooth trouble free operation Do not permit spray to reach tent The winch should be lubri cated once per year prefer ably at the season s begin ning Use a small quantity of...

Page 48: ...or brushed chrome we recommend you clean with a mild soap and water wipe dry with soft cloth Apply a light coat of oil such as Johnson s Baby Oil periodically Various items on these ap pliances need t...

Page 49: ...NOTES...

Page 50: ...ing is the most critical Operating instructions for thisretPrigeralr rare included with each unit TRAVELltNG POSITION When folding camper into traveling position it is VERY IMPOK I ANT ro attach the 4...

Page 51: ...ld downs truck campers travei bailers fifth wheels mini motorhomes In a variety of sizes and prices They re all bsautlfully designed ruggedly biliii and loaded with features that iet you live iife to...

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