Jayco JAY SPORT 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Section 3: Pre-Travel Information
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Suggestions for sway situations:
Slowly ease your foot off the accelerator.
Turn the steering wheel as little as possible. Natural lag time reaction when counter-
steering to correct sway could possibly make it worse.
If the trailer is equipped with electric brakes, using the hand control will help to keep
the vehicles aligned.
As soon as possible, stop to determine the cause of the sway. Check all equipment and
load distribution. If the problem cannot be solved immediately, contact your dealer for
a service appointment. Reduce your speed until the issue is resolved.
Travel Trailer Safety Chains
: Your RV is equipped with chains to meet SAE standard
requirements for maximum gross trailer weight.
Always have the safety chains attached when towing. Install them as shown below so they
do not restrict sharp turns, but tight enough so they do not drag on the ground.
Crisscross the left safety chain under the coupler and attach to the right mounting slot in the
trailer hitch; repeat with the right safety chain. Slack for each length should be the same but
not more than necessary to permit the vehicle to turn at its minimum radius, but tight enough
not to drag on the ground.
A sway control device (customer supplied) should be used with your tow
vehicle/travel trailer combination. Consult with your Dealer to obtain
the proper equipment for your needs.
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Safety chain installation
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