Jayco 2016 North Point User manual

2016 NORTH POINT
TOWABLES
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
Generations of family fun.
0263154.2016

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........................................................................1-12
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
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
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
Hitching Procedure-Fifth Wheel.......................................................................................3-5
Landing Gear-Fifth Wheel................................................................................................3-5
Loading Your RV .............................................................................................................3-3
Pin Box-Fifth Wheel(Customer Supplied)........................................................................3-4
Rear Bumper.....................................................................................................................3-4
Tow Vehicle......................................................................................................................3-1
Vehicle Labels..................................................................................................................3-1
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV .................................................................................3-6
Weight and Capacity Labels.............................................................................................3-2
Weight Terms ...................................................................................................................3-1
Wire Harness/Connector Plug...........................................................................................3-5
SECTION 4: TOWING &SET-UP
Backup Camera Prep-Rear (If So Equipped) ....................................................................4-7
Brake System....................................................................................................................4-3
Campsite Hook-up............................................................................................................4-7
Changing A Tire .............................................................................................................4-11
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Emergency Stopping ........................................................................................................ 4-8
Emergency Towing .......................................................................................................... 4-9
Entrance Door .................................................................................................................. 4-4
Factory Installed Hitch Receiver (If So Equipped)........................................................... 4-4
Keyless Entry (If So Equipped)........................................................................................ 4-4
Keys.................................................................................................................................. 4-4
Leveling The RV.............................................................................................................. 4-7
Patio Awning ................................................................................................................. 4-14
Set Up-Fifth Wheel ........................................................................................................ 4-14
Spare Tire Carrier (If So Equipped) ............................................................................... 4-12
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
12-volt DC Outlet (If So Equipped) ................................................................................ 6-5
12-volt DC System ......................................................................................................... 6-4
12-volt Fuse Panel .......................................................................................................... 6-5
120-volt (50 AMP) AC System (If So Equipped).......................................................... 6-11
50 AMP Power Cord .................................................................................................... 6-12
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 (50 AMP) Electrical Load ......................................................................... 6-12
Command Center .......................................................................................................... 6-13
Connecting the Power Cord ............................................................................................ 6-3
Converter ........................................................................................................................ 6-3
Electrical System ............................................................................................................ 6-1
Generator (If So Equipped) .............................................................................................. 6-9
GFCI Receptacle .............................................................................................................. 6-2
In Case Of An Electrical Fire ......................................................................................... 6-1
LED Decorative Light Strips (If So Equipped) ............................................................ 6-11
Load Center .................................................................................................................... 6-7
Replacing Light Bulbs .................................................................................................... 6-9
Testing the Campsite Power Connection ........................................................................ 6-2
SECTION 7: FUEL SYSTEMS
Calculating Propane Usage............................................................................................... 7-8
Cooking With Propane Gas.............................................................................................. 7-9
Installing Propane Cylinder(s).......................................................................................... 7-5
Propane Gas Container..................................................................................................... 7-2
Propane Gas System......................................................................................................... 7-1
Propane Leak Test............................................................................................................ 7-1
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Propane Regulator.............................................................................................................7-7
Propane Safety Procedures................................................................................................7-2
Traveling With Propane..................................................................................................7-10
Using The Propane System...............................................................................................7-7
SECTION 8: PLUMBING SYSTEM
12-volt Water Pump & Switch..........................................................................................8-3
Bathroom Tub/Shower ..................................................................................................8-13
Black & Grey Tank Drains .............................................................................................8-22
Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks...................................................................................8-22
Black/Grey Water System...............................................................................................8-21
Black Tank Flush............................................................................................................8-23
Draining the Fresh Water System...................................................................................8-14
Faucets............................................................................................................................8-13
Fresh Water Holding Tank................................................................................................8-3
Fresh Water System..........................................................................................................8-2
Hardware & Sink or Shower Fixtures.............................................................................8-14
Monitor Panel (If So Equipped)........................................................................................8-1
Plumbing System Maintenance.........................................................................................8-1
Sanitizing the Plumbing System .....................................................................................8-15
Toilet...............................................................................................................................8-24
Utility Center....................................................................................................................8-6
Water Heater.....................................................................................................................8-9
Water Heater Bypass Valves (If So Equipped)...............................................................8-12
Water Pressure Regulator (Customer Supplied) ...............................................................8-4
Water Purifications System (If So Equipped)...................................................................8-4
Winterizing the Plumbing System ..................................................................................8-18
SECTION 9: HEATING &COOLING
Air Conditioner – Roof Mount (If So Equipped) .............................................................9-1
Air Conditioner – Wall Mount (If So Equipped) .............................................................9-1
Attic Fan (If So Equipped) ...............................................................................................9-1
Ceiling Fan (If So Equipped) ..........................................................................................9-2
Ducting & Return Air .....................................................................................................9-2
Fireplace (If So Equipped) ............................................................................................9-3
Furnace .........................................................................................................................9-2
Thermostat .......................................................................................................................9-2
SECTION 10: APPLIANCES
BBQ Grill (If So Equipped) ...........................................................................................10-2
Central Vacuum (If So Equipped)...................................................................................10-5
Cleaning Your Refrigerator ............................................................................................10-4
Cooking With Propane ...................................................................................................10-3
Drop In Cooktop (If So Equipped) ................................................................................10-1
In Case of Grease Fire ...................................................................................................10-3
Kitchen Stove, Range or Oven (If So Equipped) ........................................................10-1
Microwave (If So Equipped)...........................................................................................10-1
Outside Kitchen (If So Equipped)..................................................................................10-6
Range Hood (If So Equipped).........................................................................................10-3
Refrigerator.....................................................................................................................10-4
Rechargeable Vacuum (If So Equipped).........................................................................10-5
Washer/Dryer Prep (If So Equipped)..............................................................................10-5
Water Heater-See Plumbing Section...............................................................................10-6
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SECTION 11: ELECTRONICS
Satellite (If So Equipped)............................................................................................... 11-1
Television Power Supply (If So Equipped) .................................................................. 11-2
Television Roof Antenna (If So Equipped).................................................................... 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.................................................................................................................... 12-4
Flooring.......................................................................................................................... 12-4
Floor Safe (If So Equipped)............................................................................................ 12-6
Free-Standing Table & Chairs (If So Equipped) ........................................................... 12-2
Furniture Upholstery ..................................................................................................... 12-2
Loft Sleeping Area (If So Equipped) ............................................................................. 12-5
Pantry (If So Equipped).................................................................................................. 12-3
Recliner (If So Equipped)............................................................................................... 12-2
Sofa ................................................................................................................................ 12-1
Wall Panel...................................................................................................................... 12-4
SECTION 13: EXTERIOR
Cleaning The Exterior .................................................................................................... 13-1
Docking Light & Utility Light ....................................................................................... 13-4
Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents .................................................................................... 13-3
E-Z Lube Axle ............................................................................................................... 13-3
Frame ............................................................................................................................. 13-3
Roof Ladder (If So Equipped)........................................................................................ 13-4
Sealants .......................................................................................................................... 13-4
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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