Jayco JAY FLIGHT BUNGALOW 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Section 4: Vehicle Operation
Awnings (if so equipped)
The effects of wind and rain on an awning are unpredictable and can cause se
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vere damage to the awning and/or the recreation vehicle. Retract the awning:
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If wind or extended periods of rain are expected
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If you leave the RV unattended for a length of time, to avoid unexpected
climate conditions.
Installation / Placement Utility Connections
Level Fuel
Foundation Water
Tie Downs Electric
Sewage
Detachable Hitch
The hitch is detachable; the instructions to remove and install it are listed below:
Suggested materials (customer supplied):
Quantity Item Description
4 3-ton jack stands
2 7/8” open end wrench
1 3/4” socket and drive
1 3/8” socket and drive
4 Wood blocks (to chalk tires)
1. Block tires on both sides of trailer.
2.
Unscrew flexible gas hose from main bulkhead on
front steel crossmember and cap both fittings.
3. Remove gas bottles from tongue.
4. Remove electrical wiring and safety break-a-way
switch from tongue by removing 3/8” screws (could
be 3 or more).
5. Coil wires up and place behind front crossmember.
6. Raise tongue up with tongue jack.
7. Place 2 jack stands (3-ton minimum rating each, one
on each side of the trailer) approximately 4’ behind
the front crossmember under the main I-beam.
8. Lower frame down onto jack stands.
9. Place another 2 jack stands (3-ton minimum rating
each, one each side of tongue) under tongue be-
tween 2 tongue connection plates.
10. Remove tongue from trailer by removing ¾” bolts
and nuts (4 per connection plate, 16 total).
To reinstall the hitch, reverse these steps (tighten the bolts to 60-70 ft/lbs torque). It is your
responsibility to take your travel trailer to the dealer for warranty or service repair (refer to
the
Limited Warranty).
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