Jayco 2015 MELBOURNE User manual

2015 MELBOURNE
CLASS C MOTORHOMES
0189568.2015
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
Generations of family fun.

THE JAYCO ECOADVANTAGE IS OUR COMPANY'S COMMITMENT TO
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. Through Jayco's company-wide
sustainability program, we're creating better ways to build better RVs using
fewer natural resources. Already, our initiative has created significant impact.
As of December 31, 2013 our company has:
We're proud of our results, and we know those numbers show that a little
initiative can go a long way. The Jayco EcoAdvantage is our way of making
sure endless generations can enjoy the Great Outdoors..
Recycled
 6832 tons of wood
 1138 tons of scrap metal
 1262 tons of cardboard and paper
Conserved
 8,834,000 gallons of fresh water, enough to meet the
daily needs of 11,787 Americans.
 30,200 gallons of gas, enough for Americans to drive
more than 845,600 miles.
 Enough electricity to power 2,895 homes for a year.
Saved
 56,200 mature trees.
 Enough landfill airspace to meet the annual disposal
needs of a community of 39,290 people.

MELBOURNE CLASS C TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND COMPONENT
MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR RV.
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 that apply to specific components that are offered with this
vehicle.
Instructions are included in the manual for operating various components which
are optional on some vehicles or may not be available on your particular model.
“If so equipped” does not indicate or imply that the component(s) or option(s) were
at any time available, or can be retrofitted to your model. In addition, the owner
should refer to individual manufacturer’s operating instructions contained in the
owner’s packet.

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Section 1: WARRANTY &SERVICE
About This Manual.............................................................................................. 1-1
Chassis Guide..................................................................................................... 1-1
Customer Relations............................................................................................. 1-4
Customer Responsibility ..................................................................................... 1-3
Dealer Responsibility .......................................................................................... 1-3
Jayco Customer First Emergency Roadside Assistance..................................... 1-6
JayPlus™ Extended Service Contract ................................................................ 1-5
Jayco Travel Club ............................................................................................... 1-5
Manufacturing Process ....................................................................................... 1-3
Motorized Limited Warranty................................................................................ 1-8
Motorized Rental Limited Warranty................................................................... 1-13
A Notice To Jayco Dealers................................................................................ 1-12
Obtaining Emergency Warranty Repair............................................................... 1-6
Obtaining Service At Jayco................................................................................. 1-7
Obtaining Service For Separately Warranted Items............................................ 1-7
Replacement Parts.............................................................................................. 1-7
Reporting Safety Defects.................................................................................... 1-2
Safety Alerts........................................................................................................ 1-1
Suggestions For Obtaining Service..................................................................... 1-4
Update Your Contact Information........................................................................ 1-5
Warranty Packet.................................................................................................. 1-1
Section 2: OCCUPANT SAFETY
Combination Carbon Monoxide/Propane Alarm.................................................. 2-4
Cold Weather Usage........................................................................................... 2-7
Condensation...................................................................................................... 2-8
Extended Dry Camping....................................................................................... 2-7
Fire Extinguisher ............................................................................................... 2-1
Fire Safety........................................................................................................... 2-1
Formaldehyde..................................................................................................... 2-7
Other Fire Safety Information.............................................................................. 2-1
Secondary Means Of Escape ............................................................................. 2-1
Smoke Alarm....................................................................................................... 2-2
SECTION 3: PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
Exterior Compartments....................................................................................... 3-1
Loading Your RV................................................................................................. 3-1
Trailer Plug.......................................................................................................... 3-4
Using The Rear Hitch.......................................................................................... 3-2
Vehicle Labels..................................................................................................... 3-1
Weighing Your Motor Home................................................................................ 3-4
Weight Labels ..................................................................................................... 3-4
SECTION 4: VEHICLE OPERATION
Braking & Stopping ............................................................................................. 4-3
Changing A Tire.................................................................................................. 4-6
Child Safety Restraint Systems........................................................................... 4-2
Driver & Front Passenger Seat........................................................................... 4-2
Emergency Stopping........................................................................................... 4-7
Emergency Towing ............................................................................................. 4-8
Entrance Door..................................................................................................... 4-1
Front Axle Tire Alignment.................................................................................... 4-4

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Instrument Panel..................................................................................................4-3
Keys/Locks..........................................................................................................4-1
Leveling Jacks.....................................................................................................4-9
Parking Brake......................................................................................................4-4
Power Entry Door Step........................................................................................4-1
Rear Vision Camera ..........................................................................................4-10
Seat Belts............................................................................................................4-2
Side View Power Mirrors .....................................................................................4-3
Tires.....................................................................................................................4-4
Wheel Lugs/Wheel Liners....................................................................................4-7
Wheel Bearings & Brakes....................................................................................4-7
SECTION 5: SLIDEOUT SYSTEMS
Operating the Slideout.........................................................................................5-1
Troubleshooting the Slideout...............................................................................5-2
SECTION 6: 30 AMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
120-volt Circuit Breakers .....................................................................................6-2
120-volt AC System...........................................................................................6-10
12-volt Battery Disconnect...................................................................................6-3
12-volt DC Outlet (If So Equipped) ......................................................................6-8
12-volt DC System...............................................................................................6-3
12-volt Fuse Panel...............................................................................................6-6
30 amp Power Cord...........................................................................................6-10
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings...................................................................6-9
Auxiliary Start System..........................................................................................6-3
Calculating Electrical Load ................................................................................6-11
Chassis Batteries.................................................................................................6-5
Command Center ................................................................................................6-2
Electrical System Maintenance............................................................................6-1
Generator ............................................................................................................6-6
GFCI Receptacle Outlet.......................................................................................6-3
House Batteries...................................................................................................6-4
In Case Of An Electrical Fire ...............................................................................6-1
Inverter ................................................................................................................6-8
Isolator Solenoid..................................................................................................6-5
Power Converter..................................................................................................6-2
Replacing Light Bulbs..........................................................................................6-8
SECTION 7: FUEL &PROPANE SYSTEM
Calculating Propane Usage.................................................................................7-8
Cooking With Propane Gas.................................................................................7-8
Exhaust Gas Fumes............................................................................................7-2
Fuel Economy......................................................................................................7-2
Fuel Safety ..........................................................................................................7-1
Propane Gas Container.......................................................................................7-5
Propane Gas System...........................................................................................7-3
Propane Leak Test..............................................................................................7-4
Propane Safety Procedures.................................................................................7-5
Traveling With Propane.......................................................................................7-9
Using The Propane System.................................................................................7-7

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SECTION 8: PLUMBING SYSTEM
12-volt Water Pump & Switch.............................................................................. 8-3
Bathroom Tub/Shower...................................................................................... 8-10
Black & Grey Tank Drains................................................................................. 8-17
Black Tank Flush (If So Equipped).................................................................... 8-18
Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks...................................................................... 8-16
Black/Grey Water System................................................................................. 8-16
City Water Fill.................................................................................................... 8-13
City Water Tank Fill........................................................................................... 8-13
Country Water Fill ............................................................................................. 8-13
Draining the Fresh Water System..................................................................... 8-11
Faucets............................................................................................................... 8-9
Fresh Water Holding Tank .................................................................................. 8-2
Fresh Water System ........................................................................................... 8-1
Hardware & Sink or Shower Fixtures................................................................ 8-10
Monitor Panel...................................................................................................... 8-1
Outside Shower................................................................................................... 8-9
Plumbing System Maintenance........................................................................... 8-1
Sanitization ....................................................................................................... 8-14
Toilet................................................................................................................. 8-18
Utility Center...................................................................................................... 8-12
Utility Center Normal Setting............................................................................. 8-14
Water Heater....................................................................................................... 8-3
Water Pressure Regulator (Customer Supplied)................................................. 8-2
Water Purification System................................................................................. 8-11
Winterization..................................................................................................... 8-15
SECTION 9: HEATING &COOLING
Air Conditioner.................................................................................................... 9-1
Attic Fan.............................................................................................................. 9-1
Ducting & Return Air ........................................................................................... 9-1
Furnace............................................................................................................... 9-1
Thermostat.......................................................................................................... 9-1
SECTION 10: APPLIANCES
BBQ Grill (If So Equipped)................................................................................ 10-3
Convection Microwave (If So Equipped)........................................................... 10-1
Cooking With Propane...................................................................................... 10-2
In Case of Grease Fire...................................................................................... 10-3
Kitchen Range & Oven (If So Equipped)........................................................... 10-2
Oven (If So Equipped)....................................................................................... 10-3
Microwave (If So Equipped).............................................................................. 10-1
Refrigerator....................................................................................................... 10-1
SECTION 11: ELECTRONICS
Exterior Television (If So Equipped).................................................................. 11-2
Television Power Supply................................................................................... 11-1
Television Roof Antenna................................................................................... 11-1

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SECTION 12: INTERIOR
ABS Plastics......................................................................................................12-4
Bed Storage.......................................................................................................12-2
Booth Dinette (If So Equipped)..........................................................................12-1
Cabinetry & Tables............................................................................................12-3
Cleaning The Interior.........................................................................................12-1
Countertops.......................................................................................................12-4
Décor Items.......................................................................................................12-3
Flooring..............................................................................................................12-4
Free Standing Table & Chairs (If So Equipped).................................................12-2
Furniture Upholstery..........................................................................................12-2
Hide-A-Bed (If So Equipped).............................................................................12-1
Interior Wall Panel .............................................................................................12-4
J-Steel Sofa (If So Equipped)............................................................................12-1
Pantry................................................................................................................12-3
Privacy Drape Installation..................................................................................12-3
SECTION 13: EXTERIOR
Chassis Maintenance ........................................................................................13-4
Cleaning The Exterior........................................................................................13-1
Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents..........................................................................13-4
Frame................................................................................................................13-4
Patio Awning......................................................................................................13-1
Roof Ladder (If So Equipped)............................................................................13-1
Sealants.............................................................................................................13-4
Windows............................................................................................................13-4
SECTION 14: TRAVEL/CAMPING/STORAGE CHECKLISTS
Maintenance Checklist.......................................................................................14-4
Motor Home Storage .........................................................................................14-2
Ready to Leave Checklist..................................................................................14-1
RV Start-Up .......................................................................................................14-1
SECTION 15:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Featured Components Quick Reference Chart..................................................15-1
Change of Address/Ownership Form.................................................................15-2

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