Jayco Escapade 2006, Owner'S Manual

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SETTING UP YOUR MOTORHOME
Leveling Your Motorhome
Leveling your RV is critical for several reasons. Your camping experience will be more
pleasant in a level unit. It is important for your RV to be level for proper operation of items
such as the refrigerator, the slideout system and draining tanks.
Using blocks under the RV tires is a common way to level the unit. Blocks for this purpose
can be purchased from various RV resources or made out of wood. The proper size of
blocks are required to prevent causing damage to the tires. Make sure the blocks used cover
the entire footprint of the RV tire. Refer to Fig. 8for proper tire blocking.
Additional Set Up
STABILIZER JACKS
1. Insert the crank onto the stabilizer jack shaft.
2. Turn it clockwise to lower the jack. Continue lowering the jack until the frame of
the motorhome begins to rise slightly.
3. Equalize the jacks for best support. This may require that you adjust each jack
several times. When not parked on cement, you may wish to place a wood or hard
plastic block under the jack for convenience.
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WARNING: DO NOT USE THE STABILIZER JACKS TO LEVEL
THE UNIT. It is important to remember that the stabilizer jacks are to
be used only for support while occupying and moving around the
motorhome. They are not designed to bear the weight of the
motorhome.
TELEVISION
Antenna
Your motorhome is equipped with a crank up antenna for better television reception.
Information is supplied with your unit from the manufacturer, Winegard. Refer to this
literature for operation and maintenance instructions and/or visit their website at
www.winegard.com . If you have further questions, consult with your independent,
authorized dealer.
34 Granite Ridge/Greyhawk/Escapade Type C Motorhome
Setting Up Camp...
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Fig. 8