Jayco TERRAIN 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Section 3: Pre-Travel Information
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Trailer Plug
If you choose to tow behind your RV, a chassis manufacturer supplied trailer plug (located
at the hitch) is pre-wired into your motor home. Before hitching up to a trailer, please read
Using the Rear Hitch , vehicle weight ratings, etc. Your motor home will have a 7-way trail-
er receptacles. Wiring to operate your towed vehicle brakes must be the same size in both the
towed vehicle and the motor home.
White 1 Ground
Blue 2 Electric Brakes
Green 3 Running lights
Black 4 House batteries charge line
Red 5 Stop & left turn
Brown 6 Stop & right turn
Yellow 7 Back up Lights
The connector plug may build up corrosion with extended use. It should be cleaned peri-
odically to insure good electrical contact. Make sure the connector plug is kept clean and
protected from road elements as you travel.
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NOTE: a 12V circuit tester is recommended to verify trailer connections.
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The maximum weight capacity of the roof rack is 200 lbs. (90 kg) evenly
distributed over all roof rails. Each individual rail can support a maxi-
mum weight of 40 lbs. (18kg).
Do not exceed the weight capacity.
 It is critical that you properly all items to the roof rack
. You are re-
sponsible for securing items to your roof rack, checking the attachments
prior to use, and periodically inspecting the products for adjustment,
wear, and damage. You should read and understand all of the informa-
tion supplied with your product prior to installation or use. The roof rack
should only be used in accord with the manufacturer’s guidelines and
weight limits. Failure to properly attach and secure all items to the rack,
or using the racks in any way other than specified, may result in property
damage or serious injury.

Know your recreation vehicles weight limitations prior to loading the
roof rack. Items stowed on the roof rack, should be included in the weight
calculation when determining the maximum cargo weight load of your
motor home.
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When loading the roof rack, evenly distribute the items on the rack.
Avoid loading all the heavy items in one spot. Weight of the items should
be evenly distributed.
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Make sure all items are secured to the roof rack. Periodically re-check the
load to make sure it is still securely fastened and has not shifted.
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