Jayco Hummingbird 2018, Руководство пользователя

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Section 3: Pre-Travel Information
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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.
Travel Trailer Weight Distributing System (customer supplied):
This system provides a
more stable tow vehicle/RV combination as it will spreads the weight evenly to distribute
it to the tow vehicle front and rear axles and the trailer axle. Consult with your dealer for
information on requirements and operation of this system. Be certain your tow vehicle can
carry the hitch weight.
Travel Trailer Sway Control (customer supplied):
Sway control devices are available to
reduce the sway produced by crosswinds, air displacement caused by other vehicles passing
you in transit, incorrect weight distribution, excessive speed, the RV tires dropping onto the
shoulder of the road, etc. The use of sway control will help to control the side-to-side
movement and keep sway in check. Consult your dealer for additional information.
Suggestions for sway situations:
Slowly ease your foot off the accelerator.
Turn the steering wheel as little as possible. Natural lag time reaction when counter-
steering to correct sway could possibly make it worse.
If the trailer is equipped with electric brakes, using the hand control will help to keep
the vehicles aligned.
As soon as possible, stop to determine the cause of the sway. Check all equipment and
load distribution. If the problem cannot be solved immediately, contact your dealer for
a service appointment. Reduce your speed until the issue is resolved.
Travel Trailer Safety Chains
: Your RV is equipped with chains to meet SAE standard
requirements for maximum gross trailer weight.
Always have the safety chains attached when towing. Install them as shown below so they
do not restrict sharp turns, but tight enough so they do not drag on the ground.
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.
A sway control device (customer supplied) should be used with your tow
vehicle/travel trailer combination. Consult with your Dealer to obtain
the proper equipment for your needs.
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