Jayco Conventional Travel Trailer 2003 User manual

WARNING: Read all instructions in manual before using your
camper.
This manual has been provided by Jayco, Inc. for the sole purpose of
providing instructions concerning the operation and maintenance of this
vehicle and its components. Nothing in this manual creates any warranty,
either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Jayco, Inc. is as set
forth in the limited warranty applicable to this vehicle.
The owner’s failure to provide required service and/or maintenance
could result in the loss of warranty. The owner should review Jayco’s limited
warranty and the limited warranties of all other manufacturers offering them
that are applicable to this vehicle.
Instructionsareincludedinthemanualforoperatingvariouscomponents
which are optional on some vehicles. In addition, the owner should refer to
individual manufacturer’s operating instructions contained in the owner’s
packet.
WARNING:Reviewthecompatibilityofyourtowvehiclewiththetraileryou
will be towing. You must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating of the
trailer (GVWR). Know your loaded hitch weight and select a hitch that is
adequateforthatweight.You, astheowner, areresponsiblefor thesafetyand
compatibility of your tow vehicle and trailer selections. Consult your hitch
andtowvehiclemanufacturerswithanyquestionsbeforeyoutowyourtrailer.
You are responsible for the maintenance of your tow vehicle and trailer. Do
not exceed the tow or cargo capacity of your tow vehicle, and remember that
the GCVWR relates to towing capacity and does not necessarily indicate
braking capacity. Do not overload your trailer with additions, cargo, or tank
fluids to exceed the GVWR of the trailer. Do not load your trailer so that it
is unbalanced from front to rear or from side to side. You must clearly
understand how your particular tow vehicle capacities are calculated. Make
sure your tow vehicle is mechanically sound for your intended usage and pay
particular attention to suspension components, tires and tire pressure. We
recommendyou useswaycontrol devicesandweight distributinghitcheswith
all Jayco towable products (excluding fifth-wheels, which use a different type
of hitch). Many states have lower speed limit requirements for tow vehicle/
trailer combinations. Obey all traffic laws and use your seatbelts at all times.
We recommend that you do not exceed 55 MPH when towing a trailer.
Consult an expert for specific driver education when towing a trailer. There
are private RV driving schools and some RV clubs offer driving seminars as
part of their club activities. Recreation vehicle publications and the Internet
canbe asource ofinformationregarding RVdriver educationaswell asmany
other topics to help you learn to safely use your recreation vehicle.
©1997 Jayco, Inc. LITHO U.S.A. 09/02**03-2 PART NO. 0053067
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Where Tradition and
Innovation Meet...
Fifth-Wheel
Travel Trailer
Conventional
Travel Trailer
Owner’s Manual
Model Year 2003
Go To Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Introduction To RV Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety in Using LP Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Electrical System Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety When Emergency Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Additional Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Extended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cold Weather Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Condensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Obtaining Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic Service Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Owner’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Your Travel Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tow Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hitches – Conventional Travel Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hitch Height Specifications - Conventional Travel Trailer . . . . . . . . 12
The Hitching Procedure – Conventional Travel Trailer . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Safety Chain – Conventional Travel Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hitches – Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hitch Height - Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Hitching Procedure – Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Weights and Cargo Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Loading Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Weighing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tire Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vinyl Tire Covers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wheel Lugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Breakaway Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Slideout Room Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manual Operation (Qwest Travel Trailer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Extending Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Retracting Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Electric Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Extending Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Retracting Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting Electric Slideout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Overriding the Electric Slideout System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Slideout Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bedroom Slideout Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Slideout Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Slideout Switch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting Up Your Travel Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Carbon Monoxide Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Procedures to Take During an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maintenance/Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TV Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Raising Antenna to Operating Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
To Test System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lowering Antenna to Travel Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Plumbing System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Non-Utility Center (Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
City Water Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Water Tank – Gravity Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sanitizing and Filling the Potable Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Utility Center (Manifold) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Definition of the Utility Center Label Terms (Fig. 4-3) . . . . . . . 35
Sanitizing Units with Utility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
12 Volt DC Demand Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Faucets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Bath and Shower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Outside Shower (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Water Purification System (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
To replace the filter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sanitation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Toilets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using Toilet and Tank System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Winterizing Travel Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Air Pressure (all models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Water Heater Bypass with Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Utility Center with Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
LP GAS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
LP Gas Container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Servicing and Filling LP Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
OPD Overfill Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Main Supply Hose – Low Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Automatic Changeover Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Checking for Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
LP Gas Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
LP Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Procedures to Take During an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Alarm Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Malfunction Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Low Power Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
120-Volt AC System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
GFCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
30-amp Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
50-amp Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Consumption of 120-volt AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
12-Volt DC System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Auxiliary Battery (Dealer Installed Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Battery Isolator (For Tow Vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Porch Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Television Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fluorescent Lighting (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fuse and Bulb Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Solar Panel Prep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Changes, Modifications and Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
For Your Safety (Read Before Operating). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
To Turn Off Gas to Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Ducting and Return Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Range and Oven Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Oven Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Pilot Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electric Ignition Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Pilot Re-ignite Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Electric Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Pressure Temperature Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Flushing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Door Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Battery Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Operating the Refrigerator Controls - N611 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Automatic mode operation:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Gas Mode Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Ignition of propane gas in either auto or gas mode: . . . . . . . . . . 73
N621 and N841 Series Refrigerators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Door Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Interior Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Door Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Backup Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Operating the Refrigerator Controls – N621 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Operating the Refrigerator Controls – N841 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Ice Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Monitor Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
BBQ Grill (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Two Way Family Radio (Qwest Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
How to Operate your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
To Receive: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
To Transmit: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Battery Saver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Care of Body Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Exterior Aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Fiberglass Sidewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Exterior Roof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Stone Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
ABS Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Doors, Extrusions, Windows & Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cushions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Bedspreads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Window Treatments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Shower Curtain and Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Tire Covers - Vinyl (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Paneling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Vinyl Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Wood Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Bathroom Tubs, Lavatory Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Countertops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
High Pressure Laminate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Fiberglass - Designer Legacy Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer only. . . . . 88
Hardware and Sink or Shower Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Maintenance/Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Slideout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Carbon Monoxide Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Unit Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
TV Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lubricating the Elevating Gear (Fig. 7-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lubricating the Bearing Surface (Fig. 7-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lubricating the Rubber Quad Ring (Fig. 7-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Furnace Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Toilets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Aqua Magic® Starlite/Galaxy/Aurora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Aqua Magic® 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
E-Z Lube Axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Lubrication Procedures (fig. 7-4): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
LP Gas Bottles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Mechanical Maintenance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Inspection Points for Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Refueling Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Microwave Oven / Convection Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Rubber Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
RV Digital Satellite System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Spare Tire Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Ceiling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Security Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Towable Transferable Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Limited Warranty Transfer Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO RV OWNERSHIP
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing your Jayco Recreation Vehicle and welcome to the world of
recreation vehicle travel. Your purchase of a Jayco RV allows you to enter this unique
world of camping and leisure in a grand style. Your Jayco RV has been designed and
engineered to offer you many comforts of home that will make your camping
experience as enjoyable as possible. Jayco recreation vehicles are designed, con-
structed and intended to be used as temporary living quarters for recreation,
camping and travel uses, all as defined in the bylaws of the Recreation Vehicle
Industry Association. Our recreation vehicles are not intended for the hauling of
cargo.
This owner’s manual was prepared to assist you in understanding the proper use and
operation of various containment systems, servicing and maintenance of component
parts, and explanation of your warranty protection. If you are a newcomer to RV travel,
you will especially appreciate the suggestions and “shop talk” information to be found
throughout this manual to help you obtain the most pleasure from the use of your vehicle.
The information in this manual reflects the most current available to us at the time of
publication. If you find the components in your recreation vehicle vary significantly from
what is described in this manual, please disregard that section and follow the instructions
provided by that particular component manufacturer. You should carefully read and
understand this owner’s manual which is a supplement to various other instructions
supplied by the manufacturers of separately warranted products.
Keep this owner’s manual in your recreation vehicle for handy reference. Get to know
your new vehicle and how it operates. You should carefully read and understand these
instructions and information supplied by manufacturers of separately warranted products,
since they contain important operating, safety, and maintenance instructions. If you have
questions that are not adequately answered by this manual or other booklets, consult your
dealer. If they cannot satisfactorily answer your questions, they will call our staff or refer
you to us for help.
Every effort has been made to provide you with a safe, dependable product. Your vehicle
complies with applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, State
Regulations, Canadian Standards Associations (CSA) where applicable, and complies
with requirements of ANSI Standard A119.2, the nationally recognized “Standard For
Recreation Vehicles – Installation of Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Systems.” The
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and Canadian Standards Association
(CSA) periodically inspect our production line and assist us in maintaining strict compli-
ance with installation and safety standards for those systems. Your follow-up with
periodic safety inspections and a program of preventive maintenance is important
for the continuation of safe and trouble-free operation.
Camping is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors with your friends and family.
Please remember to tread lightly on our beautiful land and leave only your footprints so
that others may enjoy nature as much as you did.
The Jayco Family
Jayco, Inc.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The terms NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING have specific meanings in this manual.
A NOTE provides additional information to make a step or procedure easier or clearer.
Disregarding a NOTE could cause inconvenience, but would not be likely to cause
damage or personal injury.
A CAUTION emphasizes areas where equipment damage could result. Disregarding a
CAUTION could cause permanent mechanical damage. However, personal injury is
unlikely.
A WARNING emphasizes areas where personal injury or even death could result from
failure to follow instructions properly. Mechanical damage may also occur.
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash, injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Jayco, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer or Jayco, Inc.
NHTSA Customer Relations Dept.
U.S. Department of Transportation Jayco Incorporated
Washington, D.C. 20590 P.O. Box 460, Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone] or 1-574-825-0608
Washington, D.C. Area: 368-0123 Business Hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon.–Fri. E.S.T.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the NHTSA
Hotline.
Safety in Using LP Gas
You should check for leaks at the connections on the LP gas system soon after purchase
and initial filling of LP tanks. Continued periodic checks of the system are recom-
mended. Your vehicle was manufactured to provide you with full access to all gas line
connections. Leaks can be found with a soapy water solution, which does not contain
ammonia or chlorine,applied to the outside of the gas piping connections: the soap will
bubble at the leak. DO NOT USE FLAME OR LIGHTED MATCHES TO TEST
FOR LEAKS. Tightening connections will usually stop leaks. When tightening connec-
tions, use two wrenches with oposing torque to prevent twisting of copper tubing. If this
does not solve the problem, ask an authorized dealer’s service department to make the
necessary tests and repairs.
ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE PERFORMED TESTS
FOR LEAKAGE, THIS CHECK IS RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE VIBRATION
ENCOUNTERED DURING TRAVEL.
LP gas is heavier than air, therefore leaking gas tends to flow to low places and will
sometimes pocket in low areas, such as the floor of your trailer. LP gas can usually be
detected by an identifiable odor similar to onions or garlic. Never light a match or allow
any open flame in the presence of leaking gas.
It is very important to have the LP gas turned off during refueling of tow vehicles. Some
states prohibit traveling with LP container(s) open, especially in underground tunnels.
Never allow gas containers to be filled above the liquid capacity indicated on the
container. If a container is overfilled, liquid gas may flow through the regulator causing
it to freeze and/or introduce a dangerous excessive gas pressure into the lines. In
addition, an overfilled container placed in direct sunlight may expel excess gas through
the relief valve and be susceptible to ignition by any nearby open flame.
1WARNING: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU HAVE A
PROFESSIONAL TEST YOUR LP GAS SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ONE
TIME EACH YEAR AS PART OF NORMAL MAINTENANCE.
Electrical System Safety
Circuit breakers and fuses are installed to protect electrical circuits from overloading. Do
not make unauthorized changes to circuitry or add on fixed appliances yourself. If you
wish to make changes, consult your dealer and he will assist you in obtaining a safe
installation.
An approved power supply cord has been supplied with the vehicle. Always use this cord
for hook-up to the 120-volt AC source. Note that the cord has a three pin plug, which
provides proper grounding through the third (round) pin. Grounding is your personal
protection from electrical shock.
1WARNING: DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER, CHEATER, OR EX
TENSION CORD THAT WILL BREAK THE CONTINUITY OF
THE GROUNDING CIRCUIT CONNECTED TO THE THIRD PIN. NEVER
REMOVE THE GROUNDING PIN TO CONNECT A NON-GROUNDED,
TWO-PRONG RECEPTACLE. ANY DEVIATION FROM THIS WILL PO-
TENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE FROM OVERHEATING.
Safety When Emergency Stopping
Pull off the roadway as far as possible for emergency situations and turn on the vehicular
hazard lights. If necessary, display your road flags and/or reflective triangular highway
warning devices.
1WARNING:Always carry road flags and/or reflective triangular high
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EXTENDED USE
Your new travel trailer has been built for enjoyment in a recreational manner. It is not
intended to be used as full-time living quarters.
1CAUTION: Continuous living in your travel trailer could cause accelerated
wear and damage to components.
COLD WEATHER USE
• Use of this travel trailer during cold weather will require more protection. Using skirt-
ing or insulation below floor level will provide additional protection if you are camped
in one area for an extended period.
• Proper care should be taken with the fresh water and drainage systems to avoid freezing
problems. Consult your local dealer or RV supply house for advice on heat tapes, etc.
• Adequate gas and electrical supply is needed along with protection from possible freeze-
ups on gas regulator. The furnace will substantially increase battery draw and LP use.
• During cool weather usage, ventilation or addition of a dehumidifier may be required
to reduce condensation. See the next section for important information on control-
ling condensation.
CONDENSATION
Condensation is a natural phenomenon. The amount of condensation will vary with the
climate conditions, particularly the relative humidity. Condensation occurs because there
is water vapor present in the air, which is added by breathing, bathing and cooking. The
water vapor collects where there is available air space, and when the temperature reaches
the ‘dew point’ the water vapor in the air condenses and changes to liquid form. Most
people have experienced a similar phenomenon when moisture forms on kitchen win-
dows and bathroom mirrors during cool weather.
Proper ventilation and, if needed, the use of a dehumidifier will assist in controlling the
condensation. Many RV and marine dealers carry small dehumidifiers especially sized for
recreation use. Condensation causes dampness, mildew, staining and if allowed to
continue at high levels, damage to the paneling and wood structures.
Additional Safety Considerations
1WARNING: For traveling safety, it is extremely important to read and
understand the towing, hitching and loading cargo information pro-
vided in Chapter 3. If you do not understand the information provided, please
consult your dealer or Jayco owner representative.
• Sanitize the fresh water supply system periodically (see sanitizing instructions).
• Prevent water connection fittings from coming in contact with the ground or drain hose
to reduce the chance of contamination.
• Enlist the services of a qualified or certified RV technician to repair and maintain the
gas or electrical appliances.
• Carefully read the loading section in Chapter 3 related to your respective trailer.
• Always have a serviceable fire extinguisher placed in an easily accessible location.
• Ensure that tires are in good condition and properly inflated. Proper inflation should be
monitored closely. Neglecting to do so could result in overheating of a tire, which could
result in a blowout.
• Check and tighten wheel lugs after the first 25 miles (40 kilometers) when new and after
a wheel has been removed. Check perodically thereafter.
• Check the brakes in a safe area - not while traveling a busy highway.
• Always block the travel trailer wheels solidly before unhitching from the tow vehicle.
• Never move your unit while people are inside.
• Observe the warning labels attached to your vehicle concerning LP gas, water, electric-
ity and loading.
• Before leaving the camping area towing a conventional travel trailer, double-check the
following list of items:
√Insure that the safety pin or locking lever is seated.
√The breakaway cable is attached to the tow vehicle.
√The jack is raised so that it cannot touch the ground.
√The dolly wheel is removed.
√The 120-volt electrical cord is properly stored.
√The safety chains are connected.
√All interior lights are off.
• For towing a fifth-wheel travel trailer:
√Insure that the fifth-wheel landing gear is raised.
√The 120-volt electrical cord is properly stored.
√All interior lights are off.
• Observe the maintenance chart in Chapter 7 related to your respective unit.
INSURANCE
As with your automobile, it is important that you protect yourself and others with
insurance coverages for personal liability, theft, collision, property damage, etc. Your
dealer will assist you in obtaining appropriate insurance for your protection or you may
check with the company which provides your automobile insurance.

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CHAPTER 2
OBTAINING SERVICE
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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Dealer
Your authorized Jayco dealer has inspected and serviced your new Jayco travel trailer and
is authorized to service and maintain your travel trailer as needed. All warranty repairs
are to be performed by the selling dealer unless Jayco gives prior approval.
Some RV dealers may be authorized service centers for certain manufacturers of products
warranted separately. Check with your dealer before contacting others to reduce delays. If
your Jayco dealer is not an authorized service center for the product in question, they will
be able to assist you in obtaining authorized service.
Factory
A factory service department is operated at our Middlebury, Indiana, manufacturing
facility. If your Jayco RV needs repairs and your dealer recommends that the factory
make the necessary repairs, it may be returned to our plant by following these procedures:
A. You or your dealer must make an appointment prior to returning it to the factory
service department.
B. All transportation costs are the responsibility of the owner. You may need to arrange
for alternative accommodations for some types of repairs. Please be prepared
accordingly.
Parts
Parts are available at most Jayco dealerships or your dealer can order parts for you as
needed. All retail parts inquireies should be routed through your dealer. If you are
unable to find a dealer in your local area, contact our Customer Service Department at
877-825-4782 or 574-825-0608. We will assist you by providing parts through an
authorized dealer.
Owner’s Responsibility
As a new owner of a Jayco recreation vehicle, you are responsible for regular and
proper maintenance. This will help you prevent conditions arising from neglect that
are not covered by your Jayco Limited Warranty.
Maintenance service should be performed in accordance with this owner’s manual and
any other applicable manuals.
As the owner, it is your responsibility and obligation to return the RV to an authorized
dealer for repairs and service. Reference your Jayco Limited Warranty for additional
information. Because the authorized dealer where you purchased your RV is responsible
for its servicing before delivery and has an interest in your continued satisfaction, we
recommend that inspection, warranty and maintenance services be performed by the
dealership.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Basic Service Procedures
We are interested in your satisfaction. Only by having your complete confidence and
satisfaction with our product and its service can we assure our continued success as
manufacturers of recreation vehicles. We have found that continuing a pleasant and
effective relationship through our dealers is equally as important as maintaining the
technical excellence of our product. Your authorized dealer will cordially assist you in
providing service, maintenance, selection of options and instructions concerning the
operation of your vehicle.
If you have a problem with your trailer that requires service, please follow these
instructions in sequence.
1. Contact your selling dealer’s service department for an appointment. Describe
to the best of your knowledge the nature of the problem.
2. Contact the owner or General Manager of the dealership if the initial attempt fails
with the service department.
3. If further assistance is needed, contact:
Customer Relations Dept.
Jayco Incorporated
P.O. Box 460
Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: [phone] or 1-574-825-0608
Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 EST
Give all the above information as requested, along with the serial number of the unit in
question and we will make every attempt to help you resolve your repair needs. It is
important that you contact your selling dealer before calling Jayco. In most cases,
the dealer can provide the service you require.
If you are traveling and are unable to locate an authorized Jayco dealer, or an authorized
dealer for the component needing service, please call our customer service office at
1-877-825-4782 or 574-825-0608 or contact your selling dealer for assistance.
NOTE: Service at a non-authorized Jayco dealer should have prior authorization.
You will be asked to return any mechanical parts replaced before reimburse-
ment consideration is made. Unauthorized or improper repairs may void the
warranty on that component.
Please keep your owner’s manual, your copy of the warranty registration form and
any other related papers in your RV.
Please bear in mind that most problems arise from misunderstandings concerning war-
ranty coverage and service. In most instances, you will be referred to the dealer level and
your repair needs will be resolved at the dealer’s facilities.
CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW NOTICE: If you have determined that your
vehicle has nonconformities under the California Lemon Law, you must
provide written notice of the claimed defects directly to Jayco in Middlebury,
Indiana at the address for warranty service, and permit Jayco to perform a
final repair attempt.