Jayco Designer Series User manual

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YOUR NEW JAYCO IS YOUR PASSPORT TO A WHOLE WORLD OF NEW FRIENDS,
CAMPING FUN AND TRAVEL ADVENTURE WHEN YOU JOIN THE THOUSANDS OF
JAYCO FAMILIES WHO MAKE UP THE . . .
JAYCO JAFARI INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CLUB
You will find us enjoying the friendship and fellowship of JAFARI CAMPING as we join our
local area FLIGHTS at hundreds of weekend camp-outs all over North America each month . . .
WE’RE THE FAMILIES OF JAYCO!
There are special STATE, REGIONAL and INTERNATIONAL RALLIES where you can join
with your fellow JAFARIANS and their flights to enjoy a special kind of togetherness . . . fun,
games, and entertainment provide memories to last a lifetime.
And . . . how about the exotic surroundings of NEW ORLEANS, the sounds and color of
NASHVILLE and the GRAND OLE OPRY, the roar and rush of the INDIANAPOLIS 500, the
quiet surroundings of the CANADIAN ROCKIES, the color of the SMOKY MOUNTAINS in
the Fall. These and many other adventures can be yours when you join the. . .
JAYCO JAFARI INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CLUB
Fill in the blanks on the reverse side, cut along dotted line and mail along with a check to:
JAYCO JAFARI INT’L TRAVEL CLUB
ATTN: Membership Coordinator
P.O. Box 192
Osceola, IN 46561-0192

Yes, it’s for everyone with a JAYCO RV; young couples just starting out, families spending quality
time together, the young at heart expanding their life experiences. Whether you belong to another
camping club, have always traveled alone, or are just starting, don’t miss out on one of the most
priceless benefits of being an RV family ...meetnewfriends and spend a bit of your camping life
with some of the finest people you will ever have the opportunity to share a campfire or treasure a
moment of golden living with a . . FIFTH-WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. . .SPORT UTILITY
TRAILER . . . CONVENTIONAL TRAVEL TRAILER . . . TYPE C MOTORHOME . . . FOLDING
CAMPING TRAILER ...itdoesn’t matter. If you are a JAYCO RV FAMILY, then you are eligible
to become a Jayco Jafari Member.
YOU WILL NEVER BE SORRY YOU MADE THE DECISION!
Your membership entitles you to:
•Special international decals for your unit.
•The Hitch newsletter with schedules of upcoming events and activities.
•A membership roster - containing the names and addresses of current members of the club
will be sent bi-yearly.
•Discount Cards for several national theme parks including Six Flags and Busch Corp. Parks.
•A special price is available on Wheeler’s Campground Guides.
•Discounts with Hertz Rental Car.
•Discounts with Coach Net, an emergency roadside service.
•Farm & City Insurance has RV insurance available at discounted rates to current Jayco Jafari
International Club members.
• All of this, plus the joy of meeting new friends and enjoy Jafari adventures around the
country.
Start with the first phase of your camping life...just complete the following application and forward it
to the Jayco Jafari International Travel Club office. Your membership application may also be
completed online, by visiting our website at www.jaycorvclub.com. If you have further questions,
contact the club office direct at the website or by calling
800-262-5178. Local calls can be made to 574-258-0571.
WELCOME TO THE JAFARI FAMILY!
TO: Membership Coordinator for the Jayco Jafari International Travel Club
Please enroll us as members in the Jayco Travel Club. We are ready to roll to where the “friends we
just haven’t met yet” have the coffee on the fire and are waiting for us to arrive: We are ...
Name: Spouse:
Address: Phone:
City: State: Zip:
Email:
Ages of Children at Home:
Our JAYCO is a: Our Dealer
(type & size)
Membership Dues:
One year $25.00 Amount enclosed. $
Two years: $45.00 Check #:
Three years: $65.00
(signature) (date)
"

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I . INTRODUCTION TO R.V. OWNERSHLP
.
A WELCOME ............................................................... 1
B . SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
...........................................
1 . Safety in Using L.P..Gas
2
2 . EIectpical System Safety ........................................... 2
...............................................
3 . Emergency Stopping 3
.............................................. 4 . Additional Safety Tips
3
C . INSURANCE ............................................................. 4
......................
D . CONTINUOUS LIVING IN R.V. COACHES 4
ll . WARRANTY & SERVICE
A . WARRANTY COVERAGE ........................................... 5
....................................
B . CUSTOMER DELIVERY FORM 6
C . SERVICEPROCEDURES
...........................................
I . Basic Service Problems
7
2 . Dealer ............................................................ 7
. .............................................................
3 Factory 8
4 . Parts ............................................................. 8
.......................................
P> . OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY 8
HI . USAGE OF YOUR R.V.
....................................
A . HITCHES (TRAVELTRAILER)
9
....................................
B . HOOKUP (TRAVELTRAILER) 10
................................................
C . THE SAFETY CHAIN 10
D . HITCHES & HOOKUP (FIFTH WHEEL) ........................ 11
...............................................................
E . LOADING 12
. ................................................................. F TOWING 13
...................................................
G . CARGO CAPACITY 13
..........................................................
H . WHEEL LUGS 14
I . TIRES .................................................................... 14
...........................................
J . BRAKES (ELECTRICAL) 16
K . BREAK-AWAYSWITCH ............................................ 16
. . ...............................
L . SETTING UP YOUR R V TRAILER 17
IV . THE SYSTEMS
.............................................................
A . PLUMBING 18
............................................................
B . L.P..GAS 24
C . ELECTRICAL .......................................................... 29

V . APPLIANCES
A . FURNACE .............................................................. 34
B . STOVE ................................................................. 35
C . REFRIGERATOR (OPTIONAL) .................................... 36
D . HOT WATER HEATER (OPTIONAL) ............................ 36
VB . CARE OF 8DY COWOXVENTS
.................. . A EXTERIOR ALUMILNUM (SMOOTH FINISH) 38
. ..................... B EXTERIOR ALUMINUM (CEDAR FINISH) 38
. .................................................. C EXTERIOR ROOF 38
D . FRAME .................................................................. 38
.................................................................
E . DRAPES 39
. ................................................... F CUSHION COVERS 39
. G PANELING .............................................................. 40
...................................................
.
H FLOOR COVERING 41
. ..................................................... 1 BATHROOM TUB 41
............................................................
.
J CARPETING 41
VII . MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE CHART
................................................
A . WHEELBEARHNGS 42
B . LUG BOLTS .................. .., ................................. 43
C. COUPLER ............................................................... 43
..............................................
D . FIFTH WHEELHITCH 43
. ........................................................ E TONGUE JACK 44
F . FIFTH WHEEL FRONT JACKS ................................... 44
G . TIRES .................................................................... 44
H . BRAKES ............. .,, ..... ...................................... 44
I . L.P..GAS SYSTEM ................................................... 45
..........................................................
J . APPLIANCES 45

Welcome to the world of recreational vehicle travel. Your purchase
of a Jayco
R.V. allows you to enter this unique world of camping
and leisure in a grand style. Your Jayco
R.V. has been designed
and engineered to offer you many comforts of home that
will make
your camping experience as enjoyable
as possible.
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 R.V. travel,
you
will especially appreciate the suggestions and "shop talk"
infoi-mation to be found throughout this
manual to help you obtain
the most pleasure from the use of your vehicle.
We have made every effort to make this manual as accurate as
possible in order to reflect information available at time of
publication. Products are constantly being improved and we
endeavor to upgrade our installations accordingly. You should
carefully read and understand this owner's manual which
is a
supplement to various other instructions supplied by the manufac-
turers
of separately warranted products.
Keep this owner's manual in your recreational vehicle for Randy
reference. Get
to know YOUP. new vehicle and how it operates. You
should caefufly read
and understand these instrractions and
information supplied by man~facturers of separately warranted
producrs, since they contain important operating, safety, and
maintenance instructions.
Every effort
has been made to provide you with a safe, dependable
product. Your vehicle complies w.ith applicable requirements of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safery Standards, State Regulations,
Canadian Standards Associations
(CSA) where applicable. and
complies with requirements of
ANSI Standard Af19.2, the
nationally recognized "Standard For Recreational Vehicles -
Installation of Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Systems." The
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
(RVIA) and Canadian
Standards Association
(CSA) periodicaliy inspect our production
line and assist us in maintaining strict compliance with installation
and safety standards for
those systems. Your follow-up with
periodic safety inspections and a program of preventive mainten-
ance is important
for the continuation of safe and trouble-free
operation. Happy Camping!

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
SAFETY IN USING E.P. GAS
You should check for leaks at the connections on the L.P.-gas
system soon after purchase and initial filling of L.P.-tanks, and
continued periodic checks of the system are recommended. Your
vehicle was manufactured to provide you with
full. access to all gas
line connections. Leaks can be found with a soapy water solution
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. Usually tightening of connections will close
leaks.
If not, ask your authorized dealer service department to make
the necessary repairs.
EVEN
THOUGH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE
ALREADY MADE TESTS FOR LEAKAGE, THIS CHECK IS
ADVISABLE BECAUSE OF THE VIBRATION ENCOUNTERED
DURING TRAVEL.
L.P.-gas is heavier than air. Leaking gas
tends to flow to low
places. It will sometimes pocket in a Iow area.
L.P.-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 L.P.-gas shut off during refueling of
tow vehicles. Some states prohibit gas appliances to be operated
during travel, especially in any 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 hot sunlight may expel
excess gas through the relief valve and be susceptible to ignition
by any nearby open flame.
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 appliance yourself. If you wish 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 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.
Do
not use any adapter, cheater, or extension cord that will break the
continuity of the grounding circuit connected to that third pin.
NEVER remove the grounding pin for convenience of being able to
connect toa non-ground(only 2-prong)receptacle. Check thepolarity
of your power source.
SAFETY WHEN EMERGENCY STOPPING
Always carry road flares and/or reflective triangular highway
warning devices to be displayed when necessary.
Pull off the
roadway
as far as possible when changing flats or for other
emergency situations. Turn on your vehicular hazard warning
flashers when parked alongside
a roadway, if only for a minute or
two.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY CONSIDERATHONS
1. Sanitize the fresh water supply system periodically (see
sanitizing instructions).
2. Keep water connection fittings from coming in contact with the
ground or drain hose to reduce chance of contamination.
3. Enlist services of a qualified technician to fix gas or electrical
appliances.
4. Always have a serviceable fire extinguisher placed in an easily
accessible
location.
5. Please read carefully the loading section under Chapter III
related to your respective trailer.
6. Insure rhat tires are in good condition and properly inflated.
Watch inflation especially closely
- under-inflated tires will
overheat. Overheated tires are a potential hazard as they may
throw rubber and cause a blowout.
7. Check and tighten wheel lugs regularly (every 50 miles when
new until
200 miles are reached and then check lugs every 500
miles).
8. Check brakes in a safe area - not while traveling a busy
highway.
9. Use seat belts (motor homes) at all times.
10. Disconnect television power cord and antenna lead-in during
local thunderstorms and Iightning activity.
11. Always solidly block trailer wheels before unhitching.
!2. Before leaving a camp area with a trailer in tow, insure that
the safety pin
or locking lever is seated, breakaway wire is
attached to tow vehicle, the jack is raised so that it cannot
touch the ground, the dolly wheel removed, 110-volt electrical
cord properly stored, safetychains are connected,
and all interior
lights
off.
13. Observe the warning labels attached to your vehicle concerning
L.P.-gas, water, electricity, and loading.
14. Observe the maintenance chart in Chapter VTI 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 inay
check
with the company which provides your automobile insurance.
CONTINUOUS LIVING IN YOUR JAYCO VEEECLE COULD CAUSE
ADVERSE CONDITiONS.
Your new Jayco produced R.V. has been built for enjoyment in a
recreational manner. While
it was not intended to be used as living
quarters, it can be by making some special provisions
and
understanding potential problems.
1 If used in northern statesor Canada in the winter, more insulation
is desired especiallybelow floor level or 8sskirting.
2. Proper care needs to be observed in the fresh water and drainage
systems to avoid freezing problems.
3. Adequate gasand electrical supply is needed along with protection
from possiblefreeze-ups
on gas regujator.
4. A special heavy-duty furnace rated at 40,000 BTU's and If0 volt
motor is available:
(a) there will be additional cost, (b) providing it
will fit into the heater compartment, and
(c) it must be ordered prior
to building of unit. Thisis not available on all units.
5. If more than one person occupies the coach, ventilation or addition
of a dehumidifier may be required to reduce possible condensation.
Seethesection regarding thispossible problem asfollows:
Condensation can be a problem
in any dwelling used for living
quarters. It is largely related to living habits of the members
in the
dwelling. The more persons in a small area the greater potential the
problem
may be.
Condensation is the result of warm, moist air coming in contact with
cool surfaces such as windows and alurriinum framing. Upon contact
of these cool surfaces, the warm air loses its ability to hold its
moisture.
These beads or drops of moisture will remain on the cool
surfaces asmoisture'and it will begin to run down thewindows. Weep
holes
are provided in the lower threshold of the window to drain the
water.

CHAPTER II
WARRANTY & SERVICE
LIMITED WARRANTY
SUMMARY 01: WARRANlY
Jayco. Inc..
(Jayco) warrants to the original purchaser [you) of every Jaym unit that all parts af our manufacture are
frce from substantial defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year f-om thc date of purchase under
normal use and
service. This warranty docs nor apply to an? defect in the aerthcficr or pl~ysical appearance of the
unir. nor to normal deterioration of the soh Trim and appearance ilcms due lo wear and exporurc.
HOW
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Aw) pan of our manufactured product proven svbstant~all?defective in material or u,orkmanship during the warrantv
pcrwd will
be repaired free of charge if the part is rcrurned with transportation charges prepaid to an authorized Jaycu
dealcr or Jqco. Inc.. wth return rransportation at your expense If a factory or authorized service center is nor
ai;idahk in your arcn. call direct ro Jayco. Inc.. A.C. [phone] to arrange prompt and proper repairs to your unit.
Jayco arurnes no rc,pons~b~lity ur liahilily for defects ill workmanship or operiltion of separately warranted products.
l
hcsu products may be warranred by thc mdividud manufacrtlrcrs and a copy of thetr warrant) h&$ been included in
vuur owner'$ packet. Scparatcly warranled products will not be serviced. repaired or replaced
by Jaycn, inc. If scrwce
or parts are required For thew products, refer lo rhe furnished Lisl of fnclory aurharizcd scrvlcc centers.
If the iisr 1%
not available for the particular produrt. wile or call the rlanufacrurer concerned tu oblarn the location of the neerest
SCTYICC cemter.
Jayro docs
nor rvrranr components manufactured by others. includang. but not limited to engine, drive train.
transmission. chassis, rire9. and tubcb. rosgcs,
obrns, fumacei. batteries, axles. hubs. bearings, power co~~scrtnr%
rcirigrrarors.
burners, and trailer brahc rysrerns. These pans may or mny nor be warranted bj $heir manufacturers
and JIKO, houcccr. assumes no obligations u'ith regard to rhern.
Thx warranty shall not ~ppl)ro normal mnintcnancc. such as, greasing wheel bearings, tightening lug nuts, ctc..
lhal
rhc whicic wilt requirc not ro any damages arising from ~hc failure lo have such maintenance pcrfornxcd.
Fabric Items such
3s canbas. canuplea. uindou. screenings. iinyl wndows, curhion and nlatlrcba cnvcrs. are nor
warranred against ieaksgc, rears. punctures. $lrrmkage. Fading or soiling but are uarranlcd only aa against defcctivc
workmunrhip end marcrial.
Thc vehicle 1% mt a cargo rraklcr and the customer is odvtsed to obsclve the rcmmmended grors weight limit.
IOMMERCIAI. USE OR RENTALS OF THE VEHICLE AND ABUSE. NEGLECT. OR OPERATION OVER
UXIMPROVED ROADS WILL VOlD THlS WARRANTY.
DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGES
YOU AND ANY OTHER USER OF JAYCO PRODUCTS SHALL
NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INClDENTlAL DAMAGES,
including without lirnitatmn, ioss of usc of the unit. ~nmnvenicncc.lodging. damage to
pcrionvl pmpcrtj. losl income or earnings. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LlMlTATlOPI OF
IYDICENTIAL OK CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES. SO THE
ABOVE LIMII'ATION MAY YOT APPLY TO YO%
DISCLAIMER AND LIMlTATlONS OF LMPLLED WARRANTIES
J.?YCO
LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANT-
ABILITY TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD OF
ONE YEAR. NO WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. EXTEND
BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO PERSON HAS AUTHORITY TO EXTEND. ENLARGE. OR MODIFY
THIS
WARRANTY NO ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS WARRANTY MAY BE COMMENCED MORE THAN SIX MONTHS
AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LlMlTATlON
ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THlS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. AND MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
PARTS AND
RESIGN CHANGES
Iaico mu) make pads ad design changes Rom rtme to time without nollce and repairs or replaccmentr may be
made with
ncw or different pans.
WARRANTY RECISTRAT'IOSS
Your uananry registration records should be completed and delivered 10 thc manufacturers of component parts, as
they may be a condition of the warranty.
THIS JAYCO WARRANTY 15 VOlD UNLESS YOUR WARRANTY
REGISTRATION CARD IS RETURNED TO JAYCO.
1-2-50 L~thoU.S.A.

CUSTOMER
DELIVERY FORM
2 3 4 5 6
CHASSiS
CHASSIS tY:;Ii.lt
SERIAL Fln.
TYPE: 1.10.
P?L ITE1'_CI '1115T 'iE CHLCKE? IFF BY OEALE? 45 L4BOF: iS PERFORMER
Safec2prTautFoTi Eplain>dtTbwner on i.P.-Gas systerr;.
YES - NO -
Location of L.P.-Gas connections shown to owner and informed
how
to make per~adicleakage check by use of soapy water.
Dwner shown how to liuht and/or operate
the fo!lowing
appliances
by actual operation gf them:
Brand
Mad?. Nc. S~rialNo
Stave
- . . . . -- -- -
Furnace
-
-"--
--
'iater Heater
Dperation of Electrical SystFh-exp1aine~'~anddemonstrs.
Opetation
of Fresn Water 7ystem including filling of tank.
Shawo hou to aperate Drainape System
Care and operatian of toilet.
Expiained
winterization of unit.
Owner shown
bow to hook-up and unhook trailer, also removal
of dolly wheei
for travel.
Tire pressure checked and importance explained.
Proaer oarking and setup procedure
of unrt in preparation
for caroing explained.
Given
coach keys and owner's packet.
General appearance
- no visib:e damages. (Interior and
Exterior)
Oceraticn
of trailer brakes explained aqd periodic adjust-
men: renuired.
YE5 - NO -
YES -NO
YES - NO
YES - NO
YES
-
'$9 -
YES
-_
NO -
YES
-
NO -
YES
-
ID -
YES ,- NO
YES
-
NO -
YES
-
?10 -
YES FJO
YES NO-
YES NO
iheck and explain the tightening of lug bolts as ?n manual.
Check and rxplain jmportance of Warranty Cards as supplied
by manufacturers of appliances and component items. CODY of
warranty was made available before purchase. YE5 NO
-
--
--
- .- - -
I certify tnat ! have read and been ?<vet a full explanation and demo~straticn
of each item listed above.
--
Oealer's Signature Cdstomer Signature
Person Explaining Above: -.
The purchaser should fiat sign this statenen; untrl all items indicated above
have been explained to his satisfaction.
The dealer is to return this form
riihin
$ days after delivery of this trailer to Service Department.
Yhite Hard Copy - Jayco Canarr Looy - Dealer Pink Copy - Customer
DO NOT REMOVE this gage. Use the regular 3 page toms
sapplied with eachcoach.
Someitems on this deLivery form may not apply to yonr trailer.
i

SERVICE PROCEDURES
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
We are particularly interested in maintaining good customer
relations.
Only by having your complete confidence and
satisfaction with our product and its service can we assure our
continued success as rnanufacturms of recreational 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.
Should you have a problem with service, please follow the below
listed steps
in this order.
1. Contact your selling dealer's service department for an
appointment. Describe to the best of your knowledge the
nature of the probIem. Please keep appointments to establish
a
good, workable relationship and proper attitude.
2. Contact the owner or General Manager of the dealership should
the initial attempt fail with the service department.
3. Contact the: Customer Relations Dept.
Jayco Incorporated
P.O. Box 460
Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: [phone]
Give all the above information as requested along with serial
number
of the coach in question. We will make every reasonable
attempt
to resolve your problem.
Please bear in
mind that most problems arise from misunder-
standings concerning warranty coverage and service. Most
instances you will
be referred to dealer level and will be resolved
with dealer's facilities and personnel.
DEALER
Your authorized Jayco dealer has inspected and serviced your new
Jayco
R.V. unit according to our pre-delivery inspection require-
ments. He
is authorized to service and maintain your coach as
need be.
All warranty requirements ate to be performed by the
selling dealer unless Jayco
gives prior approval.
Some
R.V. dealers may, at the time of need, be authorized service
centers for certain manufacturers of separately warranted products,

so it will pay you to check with yout dealer first to reduce delays.
ff the dealer is not an authorized service center for the product in
question, he should assist you in obtaining authorized service.
FACTORY
A factory service department is operated at our Middlebury,
Indiana, manufacturing facility. Should your Jayco
R.V. be in need
of repairs and your dealer recommends that the factory repair it, it
may be returned to our plant for repairs upon following these
procedures.
1. Your dealer must make an appointment prior to returning
it to the factory service department.
2. Jayco does not accept collect phone calls.
3. Freight costs are the responsibility of the owner.
PARTS
Parts arc available at most Jayco dealerships or your dealer will
order parts for
vou as needed. Should you be unabie to find a
dealer in your local area, contact our Customer Relations
Department and
we will assist you in providing parts through an
authori~eddealer or from Jay-Parr Supply. our parts department
in
Middlebury. Indiana.
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
ft is the owner's responsibility to properly maintain hidher new
Jayco R.V. and bc observant to any possible problems in warranty
or otherwise. Negligence is not covered by warranty. Your R.V.
coach should be checked visually before leaving on a camping trip,
especially an extended trip. Regular maintenance is important and
can save frustration in
the event of breakdowns.
If warranty service is needed while traveling. contact our Customer
Relations Department and you
\vilI be directed to proper personnel.
7'0 have \f.arl-anty service provided at a non-Jayco unauthorized
service center, it
must have prior approval. Any unauthorized
repairs
1~41 void warranty 017 your dayco coach.
The return of defective parts
is required for \varranty coverage
should repairs be made at either an authorized or non-authorized
scrvioc center.
The returned parts are subject to approval by
Jnyco's narranty adn~inistrator before reimbursen~ent can be
made.
Piease keep your owner's manual, service center list for separately
warranted products. your copy
of "Limited Warranty and Cusfon:er
Delivery Form", and any other related papers in your trailer.

USAGE OF YOUR R.V.
HITCHES (TRAVEL TRAILER)
It is important to tow your travel trailer with a properly equipped
vehicle, both power
and correct hitch size. A tow vehicle with 150
horsepower should tow satisfactorily a trailer not exceeding (2/3)
two-thirds of its own weight.
There
are basically two (2) types of hitches available, weight carrying
and weight distributing. Please see
your dealer for correct hitch for
your
tow vehicle as suggested by the hitch manufacturer. Tandem
axle units NEED totravel aslevel aspossible.
NOTE: Using an over- or under-sized hitch can cause damage
to the frame rsf your travel trailer.
I
Mso, pleasenote the correct ball height for your trailer. This ismeasured
with the coach in a level position, measuring from the top of the ball
to
ground level.
SPECIFICATIONS
Travel Trailers Ball Height Ball Size
Designer Series
29' Swan 21" 25/1;6'1
32' Hawk 21" 2%~'i
34' Condor 21" 2x6"
Jay
& Express Series
1750 14" 2"
Jayco, Inc, cannot be responsible for the suspension system of the tow
vehicle which is definitely a factor of final ball height after coach is
completely hooked up.

HOOKUP (TRAVEL TRAKER)
Hooking up your travel trailer is not dificult and will be easier after
several times. The folIowing,,procedure will help you until personal
experience is achieved.
1. To raise tongue of trailer aboveball on hitch turn crank on jack.
2. Release safetyIever on coupler.
3. Back tow vehicle into proper position.
4. Turn crank on jack to lower coupler ontoball on hitch.
5. Placesafety Iever on coupler into locked position.
6. Install equalizer bars per recommendations furnished with your
equalizer hitch.
7. Remove dolly wheel and retract tongue jack to its maximum
height.
8. Attach break-awaycabletotow vehicle.
9. Attach safetychains asshown in photo. Figure 1.
10. Plug in your 12-volt electrical connector from tow-vehicle to
trailer. Check Iights before attempting to move onto road for
correct operation.
11. As you start towing your trailer, check brakes to see if they
function correctly.
THE SAFETY CHAIN tTRAVEL TRAILER
There are different safety chain requirements by the various States.
As delivered by your dealer, your vehicle is equipped with chains to
meet SAE standard requirements for maximum gross trailer weight.
Always have the safety chain(s) attached when towing. Install them
in
a manner so they do not restrict sharp turns of the tow
vehicle-trailer combination, but tight enough so they do not drag on
the ground.
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Figure 1
1
Inspect chains to determine that they are pro-
perly attached to traler frame
2 Criss-cross let1 chall and attach lo right mount
ng slot In 1ra:ler hltch

3 Repeal step 2 WI:~ t~ght charn Stack far each
lengtn should be ihe same bu~ not more than
necessary to permt the veh~cle to turn at their
mmtrnum radus
4. Properly mountzc safety chain. Note that the
)ack s fully rase6 and dolly wheel removed.
Various different types of hitches are avalable for Fifth Wheel type coaches.
The most popular type is the "over the fender" mini hitch with two (2)
separate brackets and secondly, the newer style which is bolted directly
to the floor of the truck box through frame members.
SEVERAL, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Be sure to lower and raise tailgate of truck to avoid damage to coach
and/or tailgate.
2. Be sure hitch is locked correctly before beginning to travel.
3. Be sure to connect break-away switch Iine.
4. Be sure to connect 12 volt power Iine for stop and tail lights.
5. Be sure to raise landing jacks on coach.
6. Park trailer in a level position before beginning camping.
7, Place chocks in front and behind wheels as needed to assure coach from
movement.

WITCH HEIGHT
There is no recommended hitch height for this coach. The pin box is
adjustable
at 2" intervals for variance in trucks andtheir suspension
systems. Please attempt to travel with your truck
and coach as near
level aspossible.
LOADING
Loading camping equipment in your travel trailer should be handled
with serious consideration. Your
Jayco travel trailer has been
designed to provide maximum convenience and storage space.
All heavy items such as canned food and pots and pans should be
stored in lower cabinet space, preferably near axles
or slightly
forward of wheels. Excessive heavy itemsneed tobe securedto avoid
shiftingwhile in transit. Use the overhead cabinets
for items such as
napkins,
paper plates, and otherlightweight bulky materials.

If loading is not balanced reasonably well, it wiIl cause the tongue
weight to be light or too heavy, and your trailer will not handle
properly while
in transit.
DO NOT overload your unit, Please follow the G,V,W,R.
when loading yow Jayco coach.
I
TO WING
Xn towing your Jayco trailer you need to realize the extra weight
behind your vehicle. Below are listed some pointers which you need
to remember in traveling.
1. With the trailer attached you will have slower acceleration and
need more distance tostopyour vehicles.
2. Be sureyou have enough area at corners when you are turning, as
wider turns are necessary.
Be sure to use your turn signals for
your own safety.
3. fn passing or changing lanes remember that you need a longer
distance topass.
4. Use your rearview mirrors frequently to observe your trailer and
tra& conditions.
5. When being passed by a large truck or bus, be prepared for
displaced air asit may causeyou to sway slightly.
6. Upon climbing steep, long grades and again descending,
rememberto use lower gears even before it seems necessary.
Use
your brakes smoothly andevenly.
7. Remember to drive more slowly on wet and icy highways to have
better control of your vehicles.
CARGO CAPACITY
Located on the left front corner of theframeoron the left front tongue
member is the Federal Certification Label
which gives the maximum
weight-carrying capacities of your trailer and each axle, designated
by theletters
"GVWR" and "GAWR", respectively.
The
"GVWR", which means "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating", is the
maximum your trailer should
weigh with water, LP.-gas, food,
clothing, and other camping supplies loaded
in thecoach.
Each axle also has a maximum load-rating capacity referred to asthe
"Gross
Axle Weight Rating" (GAWR).