Jayco 2016 Jay Feather User manual

2016 JAY FEATHER
TOWABLES
0195624.2016 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 2014 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
 7,192 tons of wood
 2,354 tons of scrap metal
 1,428 tons of cardboard and paper
Conserved
 9,997,400 gallons of fresh water, enough to meet the
daily needs of 133,293 Americans.
 34,277 gallons of gas, enough for Americans to drive
more than 957,600 miles.
 Enough electricity to power 1,745 homes for a year.
Saved
60,900 mature trees.
 Enough landfill airspace to meet the annual disposal
needs of a community of 44,683 people.

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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
Customer Relations...........................................................................................................1-5
Customer Responsibility...................................................................................................1-3
Dealer Responsibility........................................................................................................1-4
Jayco Customer First Emergency Roadside Assistance....................................................1-6
JayPlus™ Extended Service Contract...............................................................................1-6
Jayco Travel Club.............................................................................................................1-6
Manufacturing Process......................................................................................................1-3
Jayco Towable Rental Limited Warranty........................................................................1-14
A Notice To Jayco Dealers .............................................................................................1-13
Obtaining Emergency Warranty Repair............................................................................1-6
Obtaining Service At Jayco...............................................................................................1-7
Obtaining Service For Separately Warranted Items..........................................................1-7
Options & Equipment.......................................................................................................1-3
Parts & Accessories ..........................................................................................................1-8
Reporting Safety Defects..................................................................................................1-2
Safety Alerts .....................................................................................................................1-1
Suggestions For Obtaining Service...................................................................................1-4
Towable Limited Warranty...............................................................................................1-8
Towable Limited Tent Warranty.....................................................................................1-12
Update Your Contact Information ....................................................................................1-4
Warranty Packet................................................................................................................1-1
Section 2: OCCUPANT SAFETY
Combination Carbon Monoxide/Propane Alarm...............................................................2-4
Cold Weather Usage.........................................................................................................2-7
Condensation ....................................................................................................................2-7
Extended Or Full Time Usage ........................................................................................2-7
Fire Extinguisher .............................................................................................................2-2
Fire Safety.........................................................................................................................2-2
Formaldehyde ...................................................................................................................2-6
Secondary Means Of Escape (Exit Window).................................................................... 2.1
Smoke Alarm....................................................................................................................2-3
SECTION 3: PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
Cargo Carrying Accessory Receiver (If So Equipped) .....................................................3-3
Hitch-Travel Trailer (Customer Supplied)........................................................................3-4
Hitching Procedure-Travel Trailer....................................................................................3-6
Loading Your RV .............................................................................................................3-3
Rear Bumper.....................................................................................................................3-4
Safety Chains-Travel Trailer.............................................................................................3-5
Sway Control-Travel Trailer (Customer Supplied)...........................................................3-6
Tow Vehicle......................................................................................................................3-1
Vehicle Labels..................................................................................................................3-1
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV .................................................................................3-7
Weight Distributing System-Travel Trailer (Customer Supplied) ....................................3-6
Weight and Capacity Labels.............................................................................................3-2
Weight Terms ...................................................................................................................3-1
Wire Harness/Connector Plug...........................................................................................3-7
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SECTION 4: TOWING &SET-UP
Brake System.................................................................................................................... 4-3
Breakaway Switch-Travel Trailer..................................................................................... 4-4
Campsite Hook-up............................................................................................................ 4-8
Changing A Tire............................................................................................................. 4-12
Emergency Stopping ........................................................................................................ 4-9
Emergency Towing .......................................................................................................... 4-9
Entrance Door .................................................................................................................. 4-4
Keyless Entry (If So Equipped)........................................................................................ 4-5
Keys.................................................................................................................................. 4-4
Leveling The RV.............................................................................................................. 4-8
Patio Awning ................................................................................................................. 4-15
Seasoning The New Tent (Expandable Models Only).................................................... 4-15
Set Up-Expandable Models ........................................................................................... 4-16
Set Up-Travel Trailer ..................................................................................................... 4-15
Setting Up The Front & Rear Beds (Expandable Models Only)..................................... 4-16
Spare Tire Carrier (If So Equipped) ............................................................................... 4-13
Stabilizer Jacks................................................................................................................. 4-8
Steps-Entrance Door......................................................................................................... 4-4
Tires................................................................................................................................ 4-10
Towing ............................................................................................................................. 4-1
Towing Behind Your RV ................................................................................................. 4-2
Wheel Lugs ...................................................................................................................... 4-9
SECTION 5: SLIDEOUT SYSTEMS
Electric Slide Room System ............................................................................................ 5-1
Operating the Slideout...................................................................................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting the Slideout............................................................................................ 5-3
SECTION 6: 30 AMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
120-volt (30 AMP) AC System (If So Equipped)............................................................ 6-9
12-volt DC Outlet (If So Equipped) ................................................................................ 6-5
12-volt DC System ......................................................................................................... 6-4
12-volt Fuse Panel .......................................................................................................... 6-5
30 AMP Power Cord ...................................................................................................... 6-9
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings ............................................................................. 6-8
Auxiliary Battery (Customer Supplied) .......................................................................... 6-6
Battery Disconnect Switch (If So Equipped) .................................................................. 6-7
Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (Customer Supplied) ........................................ 6-7
Calculating (30 AMP) Electrical Load ......................................................................... 6-10
Connecting the Power Cord ............................................................................................ 6-3
Converter ........................................................................................................................ 6-3
Electrical System ............................................................................................................ 6-1
GFCI Receptacle .............................................................................................................. 6-2
In Case Of An Electrical Fire ......................................................................................... 6-1
Load Center .................................................................................................................... 6-7
Replacing Light Bulbs .................................................................................................... 6-9
Testing the Campsite Power Connection ........................................................................ 6-2
SECTION 7: FUEL SYSTEMS
Calculating Propane Usage............................................................................................... 7-9
Cooking With Propane Gas............................................................................................ 7-10
Installing Propane Cylinder(s).......................................................................................... 7-5
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Propane Gas Container .....................................................................................................7-2
Propane Gas System .........................................................................................................7-1
Propane Leak Test ............................................................................................................7-1
Propane Regulator.............................................................................................................7-8
Propane Safety Procedures................................................................................................7-2
Traveling With Propane..................................................................................................7-11
Using The Propane System...............................................................................................7-8
SECTION 8: PLUMBING SYSTEM
12-volt Water Pump & Switch..........................................................................................8-3
Bathroom Tub/Shower ..................................................................................................8-10
Black & Grey Tank Drains .............................................................................................8-17
Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks...................................................................................8-17
Black/Grey Water System...............................................................................................8-16
Black Tank Flush (If So Equipped) ................................................................................8-18
Draining the Fresh Water System...................................................................................8-11
Faucets............................................................................................................................8-10
Fresh Water Connections..................................................................................................8-4
Fresh Water Holding Tank................................................................................................8-3
Fresh Water System..........................................................................................................8-2
Hardware & Sink or Shower Fixtures.............................................................................8-11
Monitor Panel (If So Equipped)........................................................................................8-1
Outside Shower (If So Equipped)...................................................................................8-10
Plumbing System Maintenance.........................................................................................8-1
Sanitizing the Plumbing System .....................................................................................8-12
Toilet...............................................................................................................................8-19
Water Heater.....................................................................................................................8-6
Water Heater Bypass Valves (If So Equipped).................................................................8-9
Water Pressure Regulator (Customer Supplied) ...............................................................8-4
Winterizing the Plumbing System ..................................................................................8-14
SECTION 9: HEATING &COOLING
Air Conditioner – Roof Mount (If So Equipped) .............................................................9-1
Air Conditioner – Wall Mount (If So Equipped) .............................................................9-1
Ducting & Return Air .....................................................................................................9-1
Furnace .........................................................................................................................9-2
Power Roof Vent (If So Equipped) ..................................................................................9-1
Thermostat .......................................................................................................................9-1
SECTION 10: APPLIANCES
BBQ Grill (If So Equipped) ...........................................................................................10-2
Cleaning Your Refrigerator ............................................................................................10-4
Cooking With Propane ...................................................................................................10-3
Drop In Cooktop (If So Equipped) ................................................................................10-1
In Case of Grease Fire ...................................................................................................10-4
Kitchen Stove, Range or Oven (If So Equipped) ........................................................10-1
Microwave (If So Equipped)...........................................................................................10-1
Outside Kitchen (If So Equipped)..................................................................................10-5
Oven (If So Equipped)....................................................................................................10-2
Range Hood (If So Equipped).........................................................................................10-3
Refrigerator.....................................................................................................................10-4
Water Heater-See Plumbing Section...............................................................................10-5
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SECTION 11: ELECTRONICS
Television Power Supply ............................................................................................ 11-1
Television Roof Antenna................................................................................................ 11-1
SECTION 12: INTERIOR
ABS Plastics .................................................................................................................. 12-5
Booth Dinette (If So Equipped) ..................................................................................... 12-2
Cabinetry & Tables ........................................................................................................ 12-3
Cleaning The Interior .................................................................................................... 12-1
Countertops ................................................................................................................... 12-3
Décor Items.................................................................................................................... 12-5
Flooring.......................................................................................................................... 12-4
Free-Standing Table & Chairs (If So Equipped) ........................................................... 12-2
Furniture Upholstery ..................................................................................................... 12-2
Heated Bed Mats (If So Equipped)................................................................................. 12-4
Pantry (If So Equipped).................................................................................................. 12-3
Sofa ................................................................................................................................ 12-1
Wall Panel...................................................................................................................... 12-3
SECTION 13: EXTERIOR
Cleaning The Exterior .................................................................................................... 13-1
Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents .................................................................................... 13-4
E-Z Lube Axle ............................................................................................................... 13-4
Frame ............................................................................................................................. 13-4
Roof Ladder (If So Equipped)........................................................................................ 13-4
Sealants .......................................................................................................................... 13-5
Tent Maintenance........................................................................................................... 13-3
Windows ........................................................................................................................ 13-4
SECTION 14: TRAVEL/CAMPING/STORAGE CHECKLISTS
Maintenance Checklist ................................................................................................... 14-3
Ready to Leave Checklist............................................................................................... 14-1
RV Start-Up.................................................................................................................... 14-1
RV Storage .................................................................................................................... 14-2
SECTION 15:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Featured Components Quick Reference Chart ............................................................... 15-4
Change of Address/Ownership Form ............................................................................. 15-6
Maintenance Record....................................................................................................... 15-1
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