Jayco jay 2016 series, User Manual

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JAYCO TOWABLE SECTION 3 - PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
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Never mount a storage pod directly to the roof. It is necessary to provide a rack system
that secures to the outer edges of the roof to support and evenly distribute the weight of the
storage pod. Consult your dealer for proper installation.
Never walk on the roof. The roof of a folding camping trailer is not designed to
accommodate the weight, scratches, dents and punctures that can occur from walking on
the roof.
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NOTE: Camping trailers have a ceiling light circuit fed through a master shut-off
switch that prevents 12-volt current from flowing to the ceiling lights with the roof
lowered. Periodically test the light and switch to be sure the switch adjustment is correct
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Hitch selection is important because it affects the towing and handling characteristics of
your recreation vehicle. There are many kinds of hitches available for various uses and
assuring that you have the correct hitch installed is critical to a safe towing experience.
Ask your dealer about the proper class and type of hitch you need to purchase for your
individual tow vehicle/RV combination. A travel trailer requires a frame mounted hitch.
The hitch manufacturer assigns a hitch class rating based on the capacity that hitch has for
towing and a weight classification. The weight classification is determined from the hitch’s
weight carrying capacity (also known as the tongue weight on a travel trailer). Before
selecting a hitch, you must know your GVWR and tongue weight.
The rating of the hitch package purchased should be equal to or greater than the
RV’s GVWR and the hitch weight.
Equipment that sometimes gives autos, trucks and sport utility vehicles a softer ride can
accentuate swaying when pulling a RV; conversely, suspension that is too stiff will
increase vibration, bounce and accelerate wear of your tow vehicle and RV combination.
Jayco cannot be responsible for the suspension system of any tow vehicle. There are
a variety of tow vehicle suspension systems available that will affect the ball height,
stability and levelness of a hooked up RV.
Make sure your dealer is aware of the tow vehicle you are using so a compatible hookup is
achieved.
Travel trailer hitch weight
Maintain the proper tongue weight of the trailer. Stay within the target range of 10%-15%
of the overall gross weight (travel trailer weight plus contents).
Travel trailer hitch height & hitch ball
To determine the hitch height for your model, make sure that the
trailer is level. When the loaded RV is hitched to the tow vehicle,
check the hitch ball height. This can be determined by measuring
the distance from the center of the hitch ball to the ground. Record
this number in the box for future reference.
This unit hitch
height is:
CAUTION
Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to the RV frame. Jayco
cannot be responsible for the tow vehicle suspension system. The final ball height
after the tow vehicle/travel trailer combination is completely hooked up is a factor
that must be considered. To avoid overloading your
trailer axles and minimize
possible handling difficulties, your trailer should be level when hooked to your tow
vehicle. Do not overload your tow vehicle.