THOR Jayco TALON 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Section 4: Vehicle Operation
Cargo Ramp Door
To open the manual ramp door
Select a site for unloading that will provide a level/flat surface for the ramp door to rest on.
Make sure the RV wheels are blocked to prevent the trailer from moving. Make sure there
are no people, pets or equipment in the way when opening the ramp door.
1.
Lessen the transition angle between the rear of the cargo floor and the cargo door ramp
by using the tongue jack to raise the front of the trailer. To prevent damage to the ramp
door and extension ramp this should be done prior to lowering the cargo ramp door.
2. Unlock the Tailgater Kitchen (if equipped) and swing it away from the rear ramp door.
3. Unlock the exterior vise latches securing the bar latch handles.
4. Push up on the bar latch handles that hold the ramp door in place, and move them to the
outside of the trailer to avoid contact when opening the ramp door.
5. Using caution, pull the ramp door open. Support the ramp door at all times and do not
let it drop to the ground.
To close the manual ramp door
As the trailer is being loaded, make sure that stored vehicle(s) and/or equipment do not dam-
age the ramp door seals. Remove any debris (sand, snow, etc.) from around the ramp door
before closing it. To close the ramp door, reverse the above process. Secure the ramp door
by locking the vice latches.
 Do not load or unload your RV without first blocking all wheels to pre -
vent trailer movement. Movement during loading or unloading may
cause the cargo ramp door to shift and tongue jack to bend. Failure to
properly block wheels may result in property damage or serious injury.
 Do not sleep in the cargo bay area while internal combustion engines are
being operated, stored or transported in the RV. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death.
NOTE: For automated ramp doors (if so equipped), turn the keyed power
switch ON, the press and hold the momentary switch to lower the door.
Cargo Ramp Transition Label
NOTE: Do not move the RV until the cargo ramp door is closed and
secured.