Jayco ESCAPADE 2004 Owner'S Manual Download

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Where Tradition

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Type C Motorhome

Owner’s Manual

Model Year 2004

Summary of Contents for ESCAPADE 2004

Page 1: ...Where Tradition and Innovation Meet Type C Motorhome Owner s Manual E S C A P A D E Model Year 2004...

Page 2: ...rranty applicable to this vehicle The owner s failure to provide required service and or maintenance could result in the loss of warranty The owner should review Jayco s limited warranty and the limit...

Page 3: ...RIANS 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 ORLEANS the sounds and colo...

Page 4: ...containing the names and addresses of current members of the club will be sent bi yearly Discount Cards for several national theme parks including Six Flags and Busch Corp Parks A special price is ava...

Page 5: ...s Responsibility 8 Chapter 3 Operating and Using Your Motorhome 9 Weights and Cargo Capacity 9 Hitch See Chapter 7 Options 12 Loading Cargo 12 Weighing Instructions 13 Tires 14 Wheel Lugs 15 Fire Ext...

Page 6: ...Distribution Components 32 Checking for Leaks 34 LP Gas Consumption 35 LP Detector 35 Operation 35 Testing 35 Alarm 36 Procedures to Take During an Alarm 36 Alarm Mute 36 Malfunction Alarm 36 Low Pow...

Page 7: ...ntenance 65 Exterior 65 Roof 65 Fiberglass Sidewalls 65 Doors Extrusions Windows Vents 66 Chassis 67 Front Axle Alignment 67 Inspection Points for Sealing 68 Interior Care 69 Furnace 69 Refrigerator 7...

Page 8: ...89 Restarting a Stalled Genset 91 Resetting Circuit Breakers 91 Varying Operating Conditions 91 Periodic Maintenance 92 Electric Door Step 93 Operating the Step 93 Heated Holding Tanks 94 Hitch 94 Tir...

Page 9: ...this owner s manual which is a supplement to various other instructions supplied by the manufacturers of separately warranted products Keep this owner s manual in your recreation vehicle for handy ref...

Page 10: ...574 825 0608 Washington D C Area 368 0123 Business Hours 8 00 5 00 Mon Fri EST You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the NHTSA Hotline Safety in Using LP Gas You shoul...

Page 11: ...n grounded two prong receptacle Any deviation from this will potentially cause a fire from overheating Safety When Emergency Stopping Pull off the roadway as far as possible for emergency situations a...

Page 12: ...systems to avoid freezing problems Consult your local dealer or RV supply house for additional material Adequate gas and electrical supply is needed along with protection from possible freeze ups on t...

Page 13: ...Chapter 2 OBTAINING SERVICE WARRANTY REGISTRATION Obtaining Service 5...

Page 14: ...6 Escapade Type C Owner s Manual...

Page 15: ...ber of the vehicle in question and we will make every attempt to resolve your repair needs It is important that you contact your selling dealer before calling Jayco In most cases the dealer can provid...

Page 16: ...ations for some types of repairs Please be prepared accordingly Parts Parts are available at most Jayco dealerships or your dealer can order parts for you as needed All retail parts inquiries should b...

Page 17: ...the importance when operating a motorhome These terms are described on the next page on the motorhome weight information label The completed label is found inside the motorhome typically inside the ba...

Page 18: ...LL FRESH WATER POTABLE WATER WEIGHT INCLUDING THE WATER HEATER FULL LP GAS WEIGHT AND SCWR GCWR GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING MEANS THE VALUE SPECIFIED BY THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER AS THE MAXIMUM A...

Page 19: ...OT EXCEED YOUR GVWR This means you must 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 motorhome or drain liqu...

Page 20: ...ms such as paper products bedding and clothes should be stored in overhead cabinets Heavy items such as cooking equipment should be placed in lower cabinets Canned food should be in a pantry if so equ...

Page 21: ...a dumping station WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS Your recreation vehicle must be weighed fully loaded that is with passengers food clothing fuel water propane supplies etc Any towed vehicle car pickup boat or...

Page 22: ...sible on the scale even though an axle or side is not physically on the scale Obviously to obtain the side to side weights there must be enough space on either side of the scale to accommodate the rec...

Page 23: ...EAST once a month more frequently if exposed to weather or possible tampering Check pressure by pressing in white indicator button If button does not spring back extinguisher will not work properly an...

Page 24: ...while watching TV If there is NO difference refer to manufacturer s manual for further testing procedures CAUTION The power supply must be turned OFF when connecting disconnecting the cables to the po...

Page 25: ...men should consult a physician for seat belt use DRIVING Driving a motorhome is similar to an automobile Become familiar with all controls and handling ability Remember a motorhome sits higher on a la...

Page 26: ...mmediately if an alarm is sounded and not return until the unit has been repaired and aired out thoroughly If no one exhibits the symptoms associated with carbon monoxide 1 Push the reset button 2 Tur...

Page 27: ...drain hose CAUTION To prevent 120 volt AC electrical power surges from damaging connected loads it is recommended to follow this procedure 1 Enter the motorhome and turn off ALL 120 volt circuit break...

Page 28: ...s To protect your motorhome never leave food inside the vehicle and make sure all surfaces are clean You may want to place rodent control products in the vehicle during periods of storage Mice especia...

Page 29: ...2 3 5 and 6 are closed and valve 4 is open Fig 4 2 4 3 Open the valve on the water supply line Enter the unit and open the faucets to bleed air from the lines The water heater will fill first followed...

Page 30: ...e is achieved and automatically starts again when pressure drops to twenty pounds Some cycling in the pump may occur depending on the volume of water being released A check valve is built inside of th...

Page 31: ...ble water system when your RV is new every three months of use or 3 000 miles 5 000 kilometers or when it has been sitting unused for a period of time and any time it may have become contaminated NOTE...

Page 32: ...air will stop bubbling out of the faucets At this point turn all faucets off Please note the water heater will hold approximately six gallons 22 7 liters of water Allow the water to run long enough t...

Page 33: ...f water heater and gray water holding tanks Long showers in a recreation vehicle are not suggested due to the amount of water that is available To conserve water wet down and turn water off while you...

Page 34: ...he black flush lever if more than the normal two inch 50 mm automatic bowl refill water is desired You must use an adequate amount of water when flushing to prevent solid waste build up and promote pr...

Page 35: ...d to the bottom of the tank Unlike your toilet at home which uses four to seven gallons 15 to 30 liters per flush the average recreation vehicle system uses one to three quarts 1 to 3 liters If there...

Page 36: ...lable at an RV supply store DRAINING THE HOLDING TANKS On the outside of the motorhome are labels Fig 4 20 4 21 that indicate the location of the gray and black holding tank drain A typical set up of...

Page 37: ...Fig 4 2 4 3 CAUTION If the above step is not followed air pressure will fill the potable water tank which could cause serious damage to the tank 3 Using an air hose and adapter blow air through the c...

Page 38: ...ompound which gives the gas the rotten egg stinky skunk oil odor It is extremely important to become familiar with the odor associated with LP gas LP fuel is stored in a pressurized canister in a liqu...

Page 39: ...the relief valve This can be detected by the strong odor around tanks Keep open flames away from this area y WARNING Your vehicle has exterior combustion air inlets Appliance pilot lights and their i...

Page 40: ...alified technician Fuel Distribution Components CAUTION Remember POL adapters and fittings have left hand threads POL ADAPTER AND LOW PRESSURE Propane leaves the container through a POL adapter Fig 4...

Page 41: ...the camper is completely set up and you are prepared for camping enjoyment follow these steps for LP gas operation 1 Close all burner valves controls and pilot light valves 2 Open main valve on LP co...

Page 42: ...pilot light and smoking materials 2 Do not touch electrical switches 3 Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve s or gas supply connection 4 Open doors and other ventilating openings 5 Leave area un...

Page 43: ...th an LP gas system with LP gas consuming appliances require a LP gas leak detection device for safety protection A converter or auxiliary battery is required to supply 12 volt DC energy to operate le...

Page 44: ...he microprocessor will activate the malfunction alarm when it detects a fault in the detectors operation The LED will alternately flash red and green while the sounder beeps twice every fifteen second...

Page 45: ...ibuted through branch circuit breakers to wall receptacles and appliances To prevent accidental electrical shock insure that the ground pin on the attachment plug cap is grounded through the RV park r...

Page 46: ...Ground Fault Current Interrupter Fig 4 30 breaker built into the vehicle This breaker has been designed to reduce the possible injury caused by electric shock An example of ground fault current is the...

Page 47: ...a converter will produce heat Ventilation is required for proper operation Also a fan is built into the converter to assist air movement and temperature control If normal ventilation is obstructed an...

Page 48: ...periods of time Prolonged overload on a converter will shorten the life of its components It is recommended to plan and conserve the usage of your 12 volt DC system in a priority method 40 Escapade Ty...

Page 49: ...located on the cowl of the chassis under the hood MASTER BATTERY SWITCH Located near the motorhome entrance door is a master battery switch This master battery switch controls all 12 volt power suppl...

Page 50: ...ace and maintain charge The positive cable must be protected from contacting metal surfaces y WARNING If you replace or unhook your battery ensure that the wires are connected properly On the auxiliar...

Page 51: ...the load center which will automatically utilize the power supplied by the generator without requiring any action from you The generator will start from auxiliary battery power and draw fuel from the...

Page 52: ...se phone or radio in the vehicle Do not start the vehicle s engine or electric generator Contact the nearest gas supplier or qualified service technician for repairs If you cannot reach a gas supplier...

Page 53: ...Move OFF lever located at the bottom of the thermostat to the ON position 4 Set the thermostat above room temperature to begin blower operation A slight delay will occur before the blower comes on Al...

Page 54: ...cludes all closable registers that are intended to reduce air flow not shut it off completely RANGE AND OVEN OPERATION y WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Do not use any cooking appliance for space he...

Page 55: ...burner should extinguish after initially lighting or due to accidental blow out turn all burner knobs clockwise to OFF and WAIT FIVE 5 MINUTES before again attempting to light the burner DO NOT touch...

Page 56: ...or LITE Do not attempt to light more than one burner at a time b Turn the SPARK knob clockwise one click If the burner fails to light continue turning the SPARK know clockwise until the burner lights...

Page 57: ...oven or oven door or the wire rack inside or any utensils inside the oven during and after use until these areas have had sufficient time to cool You could be burned or injured During and after use d...

Page 58: ...e Oven Pilot above b With the oven control knob set to PILOT ON push in and rotate the knob counter clockwise to the desired temperature setting or to BROIL The oven will pre heat in approximately 10...

Page 59: ...s supply fail to shut off shut off the manual gas valve to the appliance before shutting off the electrical supply y Do not alter the operation of your water heater nor change the design construction...

Page 60: ...ature of 130 F 54 C Water temperatures over 130 F 54 C can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds therefore be careful when using hot water Children disabled and elderly are at highest risk...

Page 61: ...wing items should be checked before calling a service person 1 Switch turned off 2 Gas supply to heater is empty or turned off 3 Reset button on ECO is tripped Operating Instructions For Units With El...

Page 62: ...ig 5 2 is designed to open if the temperature of the water within the heater reaches 210 F or if the water pressure in the heater reaches 150 pounds Recreation vehicle water systems are closed systems...

Page 63: ...e weeping of the P T Valve If the weeping persists after following this procedure you may elect to install an expansion or accumulator tank in the cold water line between the tank and the check valve...

Page 64: ...ng any maintenance work on the refrigerator All service work on this refrigerator must be done by a qualified service technician Do not bypass or change the refrigerator s electrical components or fea...

Page 65: ...that collects on the cooling fins Cover all liquids and moist foods Let all hot foods cool before putting them in the refrigerator Do not open the door any longer than necessary FREEZER COMPARTMENT T...

Page 66: ...the storage latch open each door about 1 2 and push the storage latch into the cutout of the strike plate Do not use the storage latch as a travel latch because the doors will not be fully closed INT...

Page 67: ...ratures of the freezer and the fresh food compartment are satisfactory NOTE If you open the door s too often the temperatures inside the freezer and fresh food compartment do not become stable Allow t...

Page 68: ...the temperature switch to the desired temperature setting The number 5 is the coldest temperature setting Refer to the Display Codes section of manufacturer s owner s manual AUTOMATIC MODE OPERATION...

Page 69: ...ter two or three times Check the gas supply line Consult your local dealer or an authorized Norcold service center Model N821 Option CONTROL PANEL The refrigerator control panel is between the freezer...

Page 70: ...ce in this sequence When 120 volt AC is available to the refrigerator The light bars beside AUTO and AC show in the center display After ten seconds the light bar beside AC goes off and only the light...

Page 71: ...Service Center Change to manual mode and operate on AC electric MONITOR PANEL This electronic control panel and information center is located inside the motorhome door at the end of the upper cabinet...

Page 72: ...ures have risen above 75 F reset the thermostat switch to the desired setting NOTE Should icing up occur it is necessary to let the cooling evaporator coil defrost before normal cooling operation is r...

Page 73: ...thorized dealer If you keep your Royal Tuff Ply TPO roof clean you will be performing the primary maintenance necessary to keep it looking good and extend its longevity Annual inspection of the roof i...

Page 74: ...engage the secondary locking or fully closed position Locks The key cylinder in your locks need to be lubricated on an annual basis or as needed Always use powdered graphite never a petroleum product...

Page 75: ...e rear axle Many factors are considered when establishing proper alignment Steering components suspension wheel bearings and even proper loading will affect your motorhome alignment To ensure accuracy...

Page 76: ...ing diagram indicates the locations that need to be inspected semi annually and resealed at least one time each year 68 Escapade Type C Owner s Manual 1 Moldings 2 TV Antenna 3 Vents 4 Windows 5 Exter...

Page 77: ...personal injury property damage or loss of life CAUTION Label all wires before disconnecting for servicing Proper polarity must be observed so the furnace motor will run with the proper direction of...

Page 78: ...ntrol compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean 5 The motor is permanently lubricated and requires no oiling 6 Keep the furnace area clear of any combustible...

Page 79: ...REFRIGERATOR CARE CHECKLIST Your refrigerator will give you years of trouble free service if you do these simple checks every three to six months Keep the food compartment and the freezer clean See De...

Page 80: ...t use abrasive cleaners chemicals or scouring pads because they can damage the interior of the refrigerator Dawn Fantastic and Formula 409 are the brand names of three products that are recommended to...

Page 81: ...and disconnect the DC power wires of the refrigerator Defrost and clean the interior of the refrigerator Close the doors with the storage latch If the refrigerator is stored for an extended period of...

Page 82: ...screws and the power board cover 8 Replace the unservicable fuse s with the new fuse s of the correct type and size 9 Reverse this procedure and assemble the power board cover and all wiring If the f...

Page 83: ...mage or break the electrode If this occurs the burner will not light The owner s cooking habits and cleanliness will affect the operation of the range or cooktop Proper installation and care will help...

Page 84: ...nd burner box then spray surfaces with an oil base substance to preserve the surface from rusting during long term storage Wipe off oil coating before reuse Toilet AQUA MAGIC 4 The Aqua Magic 4 does n...

Page 85: ...ruction in burner or flue box b Check the screen in the door to see that no foreign material has accumulated to prevent flow of combustion and ventilating air c Check to be sure there is no flame pres...

Page 86: ...mmended that the filters be cleaned and changed at least every two weeks when the air conditioner is in operation CAUTION Do not operate your air conditioner for extended periods of time without the f...

Page 87: ...hirping sound then the red LED to flash every 30 40 seconds for a minimum of seven 7 days indicating the battery is low Replace the battery when this occurs Use only 9 volt batteries for the CO detect...

Page 88: ...VEHICLES Test Smoke Alarm operation after vehicle has been in storage before each trip and at least once per week during use BATTERY REPLACEMENT SMOKE ALARM Battery powered units will not operate and...

Page 89: ...ean vinyl components Do not remove covers for dry cleaning If the cushions are dry cleaned the vinyl on the reverse side of the cushion will shrink become hard and crack Vacuum the fabric and wipe the...

Page 90: ...m frequently Professional steam cleaning for tough and deep stains is recommended Use spot removers for minor spills Always test carpet for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area before using any prod...

Page 91: ...ilures which can cause property damage and personal injury PRIOR TO FIRST TRIP 0 Check LP gas lines for leaks 0 Test carbon monoxide detector Generator Generator Prep option only 0 Test LP gas detecto...

Page 92: ...stortion 0 Inspect and reseal all sealant and putty tape 0 Lubricate the elevating gear on the television antenna 0 Lubricate the bearing surface between the rotating gear housing and the base plate o...

Page 93: ...ep in the vehicle with the generator set running unless vehicle is equipped with an operating carbon monoxide detector Inspect exhaust system daily for leaks per the maintenance schedule Do not use en...

Page 94: ...icity When checking or changing engine oil take care not to ingest breathe the fumes or contact used oil Remove all necessary grease and oil from the unit Accumulated grease and oil can cause overheat...

Page 95: ...es short circuit protection for the control and remove control circuits Line Circuit Breaker The line circuit breaker protects the AC power leads connected to the genset from overloads and equipment s...

Page 96: ...structed in OIL LEVEL CHECK AND GENERAL INSPECTION under Periodic Maintenance in the manufacturer s owner s manual Keep a log of maintenance and the hours run and perform any maintenance that may be d...

Page 97: ...To get an idea of how much equipment can be operated at one time add up the watt ratings of the individual appliances that are likely to be used at the same time and compare the sum to the kW kilowat...

Page 98: ...Heater 1000 1500 Electric Iron 500 1200 Electric Hair Dryer 800 1500 Coffee Percolator 550 750 Television 200 600 Radio 50 200 Electric Drill 250 750 Electric Broom 200 500 Electric Blanket 50 200 POW...

Page 99: ...ance probably has a short Varying Operating Conditions COLD WEATHER Pay particular attention to the following items when operating the genset in cold weather 1 Make sure the engine oil viscosity is ap...

Page 100: ...n Gasoline can deteriorate in as little as 30 days It clogs the genset s carburetor making the genset run poorly even though it may have very low operation hours Fuel varnishing affects any engine but...

Page 101: ...er step light off when the door is closed Turning off the power with the step retracted will hold the step in a retracted position as well 6 With the power switch off the step extended and the entranc...

Page 102: ...hitch and chassis The above warning label is attached to your motorhome on the exterior near the hitch receiver bar and in the interior adjacent to or immediately below the RVIA Weight Information La...

Page 103: ...for installation or removal INSTALLATION 1 FRONT Align the valve stem cut out in the front Versa Liner with the valve stem on the wheel 2 Secure with two enclosed steel jam nuts Securely tighten each...

Page 104: ...ies of 100 lbs for the hoist DO NOT use air driven guns or impact wrenches to lift the tire into the travel position TELEVISION The television is similar to the television in your home Refer to the de...

Page 105: ...Chapter 8 WARRANTIES TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY Warranties 97...

Page 106: ...98 Escapade Type C Owner s Manual...

Page 107: ...unit is transferrable one time only form the original owner to a subsequent owner This form as shown here and one the next page must be completed by the dealership The form should be sent with the 100...

Page 108: ...100 Escapade Type C Owner s Manual...

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Page 112: ...vide customer service for you We honestly feel that Jayco dealers are on the whole the best in the business And with nearly 300 of them in the U S and Canada you should never be too far from help if y...

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