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SECTION 4-TOWING & SET-UP JAYCO TOWABLE
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YSTEM
The electric brakes are designed to work with the tow vehicle brakes. To maintain proper
braking performance, both the RV and tow vehicle brakes must be used together. Separate
use of the braking systems will cause accelerated wear and damage.
When your RV is new, it is impossible to adjust the brake shoes precisely. It takes
approximately 1,000 miles and/or 50 medium to heavy stops to “burnish” fit or “seat”
the shoes to the brake drum. After the initial break-in period your brake shoes must
be adjusted accurately for best performance and increased durability.
Braking system components include:
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Tow vehicle battery
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Brake controller
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Wire harness/connector plug
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Trailer battery
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Breakaway switch
Hydraulic brakes (if so equipped)
Your camping trailer may be equipped with hydraulic surge brakes. These brakes operate
automatically as the tow vehicle’s brakes are applied. When the tow vehicle operator
begins to decrease speed and apply the brakes, the weight of the moving trailer pushes
forward and the coupler moved downward. This pressure moves the plunger, which in turn
pushes the piston and rubber cup inside the master cylinder. Brake fluid presses inside of
the wheel cylinder and activates the brake shoes against the drum.
As designed, the weight of a trailer pushing forward will activate the surge brake system.
When backing a trailer up hill, the trailer weight may activate the surge brake system,
making it difficult to continue to reverse.
1. Prior to backing up a slope or through soft ground, pull the RV forward slightly to
assure that the actuator socket is in the forward position.
2. Move the lever on the side of the actuator downward from the “towing position”
along the curved slot in the actuator frame to the “backup position.” The slot has a
notch at the bottom of its travel. Push the lever down to engage the locking notch.
3. The RV will now back up. This lever will slide into the correct position when pulling
forward.
It is extremely important to keep the master cylinder full at all times. An empty cylinder
invites moisture.
Tow vehicle battery
The tow vehicle battery is the primary source of power for your RV’s electric brake
operation. To ensure available power when needed, keep your tow vehicle battery and
charging system working properly.
Brake controller (customer supplied)
The brake controller should be installed in the tow vehicle to work in conjunction with the
RV electric brakes. Consult with your dealer or the brake controller OEM to decide what is
right for your towing combination.
WARNING
Failure to maintain the brakes in proper working condition as specified in the
operator’s manual supplied by the axle OEM will cause property damage, personal
injury and possibly death. Consult with your dealer for assistance
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