Jayco 2016 EAGLE HT, Руководство пользователя

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SECTION 3-PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION JAYCO TOWABLE
8. Remove the dolly wheel or platform and retract the tongue jack to its maximum
height.
9. Attach the breakaway switch cable to the tow vehicle.
10. Attach the safety chains.
11. Plug in your wire harness/connector plug from the tow vehicle to the travel trailer.
12. Walk around the RV to verify exterior lights are working correctly.
13. Remove the trailer wheel blocks.
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NOTE: If an Atwood brake actuator is used with an equalizing hitch, be sure the
hanger chains hang between straight down and forward up to 34°. Do not use less than 6-
1/2” hanger chain length. For optimum brake performance, hang chains forward 34°. Refer
to the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for more information
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Hitch selection is important because it affects the towing and handling characteristics of
your RV. 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 fifth wheel requires a pin box hitch bolted
directly to the floor of the truck box through the frame.
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 (the pin box weight on a fifth wheel). Before selecting a hitch,
you must know your GVWR and pin box rating. The rating of the hitch package
purchased should be equal to or greater than the RV’s GVWR and the pin box rating.
The rating of the hitch package purchased should be equal to or greater than the
RV’s GVWR and pin box rating.
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.
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/fifth wheel 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.
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