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automobile’s. Use care when accelerating or
decelerating on a slippery surface. Abrupt
speed changes can cause skidding and loss
of control.
Driving through water deep enough to wet the
brakes may affect stopping distance or cause
the vehicle to pull to one side. Check the park
trailer’s brake operation in a safe area to be
sure they have not been affected.
Never
operate any vehicle if a difference in
braking efficiency is noticeable.
Towing behind your park trailer
DO NOT tow anything behind your park
trailer. The park trailer frame and bumper
are not designed for towing.
Vehicle Clearance
Remember some bridges, older ones in
particular, may not support the weight of your
tow vehicle/park trailer combination. Know the
weight and size of your towing combination
and observe any posted weight and clearance
limits. The added height of roof air
conditioners, TV antennas or floodlights may
cause clearance problems around some
tunnels, canopies and hanging signs.
Turning Corners
When turning, the tires do not follow the path
of your tow vehicle tires. The park trailer will
make a tighter turn than the tow vehicle. You
must compensate for this action by carefully
pulling the tow vehicle out into the intersection
further than you would normally so that the
park trailer clears the curb (or any parked
vehicles along the curb). When making a turn,
check the road clearance and be aware of
others. Have someone help guide you out of
a difficult parking space or traffic pattern.
Swerves and sharp turns, especially at high
speeds, could result in loss of control of the
park trailer.
Backing up
If your camping destination does not have pull
through sites, pick a level site and back in
carefully. We suggest you stop near the site,
get out of the park trailer and observe the
surrounding area. Check to ensure there are
no obstacles in your path and that you have
plenty of vehicle clearance. Check for low-
hanging tree limbs, posts, large rocks or other
obstacles. Try to choose a site that is on the
driver’s side, so you can see what the rear of
the park trailer is doing. With the site on the
passenger side, you would be backing into
the site on your blind side, which is more
difficult.
When you determine the site conditions are
satisfactory, maneuver the park trailer into
position for backing up into the site space.
Back the park trailer up slowly using your tow
vehicle mirrors as a guide. Have another
person outside the park trailer assist you until
Here are some tips to keep in mind when
parking in unfamiliar surroundings:
Have a pre-determined plan of action…
Develop response plans for all situations.
Dry-run typical situations as a way of making
your responses to each simulation second
nature. A cellular phone is a good
investment to protect yourself, especially
when traveling alone.
Be alert to all situations…
Assess your
surroundings to help anticipate possible
problems and responses. If someone
unfamiliar knocks on the door, do not open it
until you are certain the request is legitimate
and represents no possible harm to you or
your park trailer.
Trust your intuition…
This is a natural tool
at your disposal. If something does not
seem to be right, you may want to evacuate
the vicinity immediately or call 911.
Remember, nothing is 100 percent
effective…
Do not rely on your dog or an
alarm system, etc. Always remain wary.
Developing these habits may help prevent
loss to you or your property as you travel
and enjoy your park trailer.
Towing items behind your Jayco trailer, or
overloading the rear, will void the warranty
and may result in: damage to the trailer or
add-on items, towing difficulties, property
damage and/or personal injury.
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