Jayco ESCAPADE 2004, Руководство пользователя

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HITCH - SEE CHAPTER 7 "OPTIONS"
Your motorhome is designed to be a recreation vehicle, however it does have towing capabilities
as well as limitations. A class 3 hitch receiver is available with a 3,500# (1588 kilograms) gross
weight capacity. A variety of extender bars of different ratings are available. Remember the limit
of weight on the hitch and chassis.
The above warning label (Fig. 3-3) is attached to the exterior of your motorhome near the hitch
receiver bar and in the interior adjacent to or immediately below the RVIA Weight Information
Label. This is typically on the inside of the kitchen cabinet door. For your safety, please review
and understand all towing and braking capacities of your vehicle. For added information, consult
with your chassis dealer or manufacturer.
LOADING CARGO
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WARNING: For traveling safety, it is important to make sure the tie down straps are
secured on all appliances such as the television, coffee maker, etc. Vibration caused
during travel will move the appliances creating the potential for them to fall out of
their cabinets possibly causing injury.
The loading of travel and camping equipment along with food and liquids requires careful
consideration. Lightweight and bulky items such as paper products, bedding, and clothes should be
stored in overhead cabinets. Heavy items such as cooking equipment should be placed in lower
cabinets. Canned food should be in a pantry, if so equipped, or in lower cabinets. Heavy items
should be secured to avoid shifting during travel. Keep heavy items in front of the rear axle as too
much weight behind the axle can affect steering conditions.
Distributing weight throughout the motorhome will enable the unit to handle and perform well
during travel.
When you are finished loading the motorhome, weigh the vehicle. See the next section for
weighing instructions.
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WARNING
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YOUR MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS RATED FOR TOWING OPERATION AT GVWR NOT GCWR. CONSULT YOUR
CHASSIS OWNER’S MANUAL(S) FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS AND TOWING GUIDELINES. THE
BRAKING CAPACITY OF YOUR MOTORHOME IS NOT NECESSARILY AS GREAT AS THE TOWING CAPACITY.
SEPARATE BRAKING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE USED FOR CONTROL OF A TOWED VEHICLE, (AUTO, TRAILER,
BOAT, ETC.), BEHIND THE MOTORHOME. IF THE TOWED BEHICLE MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM WEIGHT
AS DETERMINED BY THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER, (THIS MINIMUM WEIGHT RATING WILL VARY BY CHASSIS
AND CHASSIS MANUFACTURER), CONTACT YOUR CHASSIS DEALER OR MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE IN
DETERMINING WHETHER A SEPARATE BRAKING SYSTEM IS RECOMMENDED AND WHAT LIMITS THERE ARE
FOR YOUR TOWING COMBINATION AND TRAVELING SAFETY.
Fig. 3-3