Jayco 2016 JAY FLIGHT User manual

2016 CAMPING TRAILERS
0254760.2016 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
Generations of family fun.
HARDWALL

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.

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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............................................................................................. 1-4
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
Notice To Jayco Dealers................................................................................... 1-15
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
Towable Limited Warranty .................................................................................. 1-8
Towable Rental Limited Warranty - Jayco......................................................... 1-12
Update Your Contact Information........................................................................ 1-5
Warranty Packet.................................................................................................. 1-1
Section 2: OCCUPANT SAFETY
Combination Carbon Monoxide/Propane Alarm.................................................. 2-4
Cold Weather Usage........................................................................................... 2-8
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
Smoke Alarm....................................................................................................... 2-2
SECTION 3: PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
Bike Rack (If So Equipped)............................................................................... 3-10
Brake System...................................................................................................... 3-1
Cargo Capacity & Weight Labels ........................................................................ 3-2
Front Deck (If So Equipped)................................................................................ 3-8
Hitch (Customer Supplied).................................................................................. 3-6
Loading Your RV................................................................................................. 3-4
Sway Control (Customer Supplied)..................................................................... 3-8
Tow Vehicle ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Vehicle Labels .................................................................................................... 3-2
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV....................................................................... 3-5
Weight Distributing System (Customer Supplied) ............................................... 3-8
SECTION 4: TOWING &SET-UP
Breakaway Switch............................................................................................... 4-9
Changing the Tire................................................................................................ 4-4
Emergency Stopping........................................................................................... 4-7
Emergency Towing ............................................................................................. 4-7
Entrance Door..................................................................................................... 4-8

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Hitching Procedure-Camping Trailer....................................................................4-9
Keys/Locks ..........................................................................................................4-8
Leveling The RV..................................................................................................4-7
Safety Chains ...................................................................................................4-10
Spare Tire Carrier (If So Equipped).....................................................................4-5
Stabilizer Jacks....................................................................................................4-7
Tire Cover (If So Equipped)...............................................................................4-11
Tires.....................................................................................................................4-3
Towing.................................................................................................................4-1
Towing Behind Your RV ....................................................................................4-11
Unhitching Your Camping Trailer.......................................................................4-11
Wheel Lugs & Torque Chart ................................................................................4-5
Wire Harness/Connector Plug .............................................................................4-1
SECTION 5: SLIDEOUT SYSTEMS
Slide-out (Not Applicable to this product).............................................................5-1
SECTION 6: 30 AMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
120-volt Circuit Breakers .....................................................................................6-2
120-volt AC System.............................................................................................6-2
12-volt DC Outlet (If So Equipped) .....................................................................6-5
12-volt DC System...............................................................................................6-3
12-volt Fuses.......................................................................................................6-5
30 AMP System ..................................................................................................6-7
30 AMP Power Cord............................................................................................6-7
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings ................................................................6-10
Auxiliary Battery (Customer Supplied).................................................................6-4
Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (Customer Supplied) ...............................6-4
Calculating Electrical Load ..................................................................................6-9
Converter.............................................................................................................6-3
DC Fuse Panel Layout.........................................................................................6-6
Electrical System Maintenance............................................................................6-1
GFCI Receptacle Outlet.......................................................................................6-3
In Case Of An Electrical Fire ...............................................................................6-1
Load Center ........................................................................................................6-1
Replacing Light Bulbs..........................................................................................6-5
Testing the Campsite Power Connection.............................................................6-8
SECTION 7: PROPANE SYSTEM
Calculating Propane Usage...............................................................................7-10
Cooking With Propane Gas .................................................................................7-9
Hoses, Pipes, Tubes & Fittings............................................................................7-8
Installing Propane Cylinder(s)..............................................................................7-5
Propane Gas Container.......................................................................................7-2
Propane Gas System...........................................................................................7-1
Propane Leak Test ..............................................................................................7-1
Propane Regulator...............................................................................................7-7
Propane Safety Procedures.................................................................................7-2
Traveling With Propane .....................................................................................7-10
Using The Propane System.................................................................................7-8

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SECTION 8: PLUMBING SYSTEM
12-volt Water Pump & Switch ............................................................................. 8-3
Black Tank Drain (If So Equipped).................................................................... 8-15
Black Water Holding Tank (If So Equipped)...................................................... 8-15
Black Water System (If So Equipped)............................................................... 8-14
Draining the Fresh Water System....................................................................... 8-9
Faucets ............................................................................................................... 8-7
Fresh Water Connections (City Fill & Gravity Fill)............................................... 8-2
Fresh Water Holding Tank .................................................................................. 8-1
Fresh Water System ........................................................................................... 8-1
Gray Water Drain.............................................................................................. 8-13
Hardware & Sink or Shower Fixtures.................................................................. 8-8
Outside Shower (If So Equipped)........................................................................ 8-7
Plumbing System Maintenance........................................................................... 8-1
Sanitizing the Plumbing System........................................................................ 8-10
Shower/Toilet Combination (If So Equipped) .................................................... 8-7
Toilet (If So Equipped) ...................................................................................... 8-16
Water Heater (If So Equipped)............................................................................ 8-4
Water Heater Bypass Valves (If So Equipped) ................................................... 8-5
Water Pressure Regulator (Customer Supplied)................................................. 8-3
Water Purification System................................................................................... 8-8
Winterizing the Plumbing System...................................................................... 8-12
SECTION 9: HEATING &COOLING
Air Conditioner Prep (If So Equipped) ................................................................ 9-1
Power Roof Vent (If So Equipped) ..................................................................... 9-1
Furnace (If So Equipped).................................................................................... 9-1
Thermostat.......................................................................................................... 9-1
SECTION 10: APPLIANCES
Carry Out Stove (If So Equipped)...................................................................... 10-3
Cooking With Propane ..................................................................................... 10-2
Drop In Cooktop ............................................................................................... 10-2
Ice Box (If So Equipped) ................................................................................... 10-1
In Case of Grease Fire...................................................................................... 10-1
Kitchen Stove or Range (If So Equipped) ........................................................ 10-2
Microwave (If So Equipped).............................................................................. 10-1
Oven (If So Equipped) ...................................................................................... 10-3
Refrigerator (If So Equipped) ............................................................................ 10-1
SECTION 11: ELECTRONICS
Electronics ........................................................................................................ 11-1
SECTION 12: INTERIOR
ABS Plastics ..................................................................................................... 12-3
Booth Dinette (If So Equipped) ......................................................................... 12-4
Cabinetry & Tables............................................................................................ 12-2
Cleaning The Interior......................................................................................... 12-1
Countertops ...................................................................................................... 12-2
Décor Items....................................................................................................... 12-1

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Flooring..............................................................................................................12-2
Furniture Upholstery..........................................................................................12-1
Jack Knife Sofa (If So Equipped).......................................................................12-3
Paneling.............................................................................................................12-1
Storage Cabinet/Pantry (If So Equipped)...........................................................12-3
SECTION 13: EXTERIOR
BBQ Grill (If So Equipped) ................................................................................13-1
Cleaning The Exterior........................................................................................13-2
Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents .........................................................................13-4
E-Z Lube Axle....................................................................................................13-5
Frame................................................................................................................13-5
Rear Bumper .....................................................................................................13-5
Sealants.............................................................................................................13-5
SECTION 14: HARD WALL SETUP &MAINTENANCE
A-Frame Awning / Screen Room Setup ............................................................14-6
Attaching Velcro Strips on Trailer .....................................................................14-6
Camping Trailer Roof.........................................................................................14-1
Camping Trailer Set Up – Hard Wall Models Only.............................................14-1
Camping Trailer Tear Down – Hard Wall Models Only......................................14-4
Screen Room (If So Equipped) – Hard Wall Models Only .................................14-5
Secondary Means of Escape (Exit Window)......................................................14-1
Setting Up the Screen Room ............................................................................14-9
SECTION 15: START-UP CHECKLISTS
Maintenance Checklist.......................................................................................15-4
Ready to Leave Checklist..................................................................................15-1
RV Start-Up .......................................................................................................15-1
RV Storage........................................................................................................15-2
SECTION 16: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Featured Components Quick Reference Chart .................................................16-1
Change of Address/Ownership Form.................................................................16-2

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