Jayco J-704 1983 User manual

WELCOME
On the behalf of Jayco we thank you for purchasing your new Jayco
vehicle. We have carefully engineered and manufactured your
R.V. with
available quality materials. We believe in quality and we emphasize
quality
in every way to our employees. For this reason, our company has
grown rapidly in our short period of being inbusiness.
As a manufacturer of recreational vehicles we depend on your satisfaction
to stay in business. That's why we stand behind our products
with our
warranty and customer service program
to do everything reasonable to
keep you satisfied if
a problem arises.
We hope you'll enjoy the outdoors as much as we do. Camping is a
wonderful way to relax and travel with your family. Remember, dispose
of your litter and trash when you break camp so others can enjoy the
outdoors and nature
as much as you did.
Please join our fight for a cleaner
world.
The Jayco Peopie
LlTWO U.S.A.
83 - MANUAL NO. 222782

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)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I . INTRODUCTION TO R.V. OWIYERSHCP
A . WELCOME ............................................................... 1
B . SAFETY CONSlDERATK)NS
............... 1 . Saf&yinUsingL.P..Gas ......................... ,.
2
2 . Electrical System Safety ............................................ 2
3 . Emergency Stopping ................................................ 3
4 . Additional Safety Tips .............................................. 3
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C INSURANCE 4
D . CONTINJOUS LIVING IN R.V. COACHES ....................... 4
iI . WARRANTY & SERVICE
A . WARRANTY COVERAGE ............................................ 5
B . CUSTOMER DEClVERY FORM ..................................... 6
C . SERVICEPROCEDURES
1
. Basic ServiceProcedure ............................................ 7
2 . Dealer ................................................................ 7
3 . Factory ................................................................. 8
4 . Parts .................................................................... 8
D . OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY ........................................ 8
.................................................................. . A HITCHES 9
B . LOADING ............................. .., . 9
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C . CARGO CAPACITY 9
D . SAFETYCHAINS ....................................................... 11
E
. WHEEL LUGS ........................................................... 12
F . TIRES ...................................................................... 12
G . BRAKES ................................................................... 12
H . SET-UP .................................................................... 14
I . LIFTER SYSTEM ........................................................ 17
lV . THE SYSTEMS
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. A PLUMBING 19
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B . L.P..GAS 21
. C ELECTRICAL ............................................................ 24

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A . STOVE 29
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3 . FURNACE(OPTIONAL) 30
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C . REFRIGERATOR (OPTIONAL) 30
W . CARE OF BODY COMPONENTS
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A EXTERIOR METAL 31
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B . EXTERIOR ROOF 31
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C FRAME .................................................................... 31
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D . DRAPES. 31
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E CUSHJONS -32
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F TENT 32
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G . PANELING 33
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R . FLOOR COVERING 33
W . MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE CHART
A . REMOVING TIRE & WHEEL FROM TENT CAMPER ..... 34
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B . WHEELBEARING 35
C . LUGBOLTS ......................................... 36
D . COUPLER .......................................... 36
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E . TONGUEJACK 36
F . TIRES .............................................. 36
. G BRAKES ........................................... 37
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E . LIFTER POSTS -37
I . WINCH ............................................. 37
J . CABLES ............................................ 37
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. K PUSH ROD 37
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L . L.P.-GASSYSTEM 38
M . BEDSLIDES ........................................ 38
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N . APPLIANCES 38

CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION TO R.V. OWNERSHIP
WELCOME
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. Xf you are
a newcomer to R.V. 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.
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 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.
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 Recreational Vehicles
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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 CONSIDERATlONS
SAFETY IN USING L.P. GAS
You should check for leaks at the connections on the LP.-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.
t.P.-gas is heavier than air. Leaking gas tends to flow to low
places.
It will sometimes pocket in a low area. 1I.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, Iiquid 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-voIt 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) recep.tacIe. Check the pofarity
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 CONSDERATIONS
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 I11
related to your respective trailer.
6. Insure that 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 Iugs 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 lightning activity.
11. Always solidly block trailer wheels before unhitching.
$2. Before leaving a camp area with a trailer in tow, insure thzt
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 eiectrical cord
properly stored, safety chains
are connected, and all interiorlights
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 VI1 related to your
respective unit.

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.
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. ff used in northern states or Canada in the winter, more
insulation is desired especiallybelow floor level or as skirting.
2.
Proper care needsto be observed in the fresh watet and drainage
systems to avoid freezing problems.
3. Adequate gas and electrical supply is needed along with
protection from possible freeze-ups
on gas regulator.
4.
A special heavy-duty furnace rated at 40,000 BTU's and I10 volt
motor is available: (a) there will be additional cost, (bf providing
it will fit into the heater compartment, and (c) it must be ordered
prior to building of unit.
5.
If more than one person occupies the coach, ventilation or
addition
of a dehumidifier may be required to reduce possible
condensation.
See the section regarding this possible problem as
follows:
Condensation is the resuft of warm, moist air coming
in contact
with cool surfaces such aswindows and aluminum 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 thecool surfaces asmoisture and it will begin to run down the
windows. Weep holes are provided in the lower threshold of the
window todrain the water.