Jayco Cardinal 8 User manual

Cunningham Campers, Inc.
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Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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Cunningham’s – Selling & Servicing Jayco RV’s for Nearly 35 Years!

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 inour short period of being in business.
As a manufacturer of recreational vehicles we depend on your satisfaction
to slay in business. That's why we stand behind our products with nur
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. Camp~ng is a
wonderful way to relax and travel with your famiiy. Remember, dispose
~f your litter and trash when you break camp so athers can enjoy the
outdoors and nature as much as you did. Please join our fighl far a cleaner
world.
The Jayco People

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
1. IIYTRODUCTION TO R.V. OWNERSHIP
.............................................................. A . WELCOME
3 . SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1 . Safety in Using L.P..Gas. ..........................................
............................................ .
2 Electrical System Safety
3 . Emergency Stopping ................................................
4 . Additional Safety Tips ..............................................
.............................................................. .
C INSURANCE
D . CONTINUOUS LIVING IN R.V. COACHES .......................
II . WARRANTY L SERVICE
A . WARRANTY COVERAGE ............................................
B . CUSTOMER DELIVERY FORM .....................................
C . SERVICEPROCEDURES
1 . Basic Service Procedure ............................................
2 . Dealer ..................................................................
3 . Factory .................................................................
4 . Parts ....................................................................
D . OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY ........................................
III . USAGE OF YOUR R.V.
A . HITCHES ..................................................................
B . LOADING ........................ ..
.....................................
C . CARGO CAPACITY .....................................................
D . SAFETY CHAINS ....................................................... 11
E . WHEEL LUGS .................. .. .................................... 12
F . TIRES ...................................................................... 12
G . BRAKES ................................................................... 12
H . SET-UP .................................................................... 14
I .
LIFTER SYSTEM ....................................................... -17
IV . TEPE SYSTEMS
A . PLUMBING ............................................................... 21
3 . L.P..GAS .............................................................. 20. 23
............. ...................................... C . ELECTRICAL ... 26

V . APPLIANCES
.....................................................................
STOVE 31
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FURNACE (OPTIONAL) 32
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REFRIGERATOR (OPTIONAL) 32
VI . CARE OF BODY COMPOMENTS
A . EXTERIOR METAL ..................................................... 33
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B . EXTERIOR ROOF 33
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C . FRAME 33
D . DRAPES ....................... ....... ......................... 33
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E . CUSHIONS 34
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. F TENT 34
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G . PANELING 36
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H . FLOOR COVERING -36
VJ[I . MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE CHART
..... .
A REMOVING TIRE & WHEEL FROM TENT CAMPER 37
B . WHEELBEARING ................................... 38
C . LUGBOLTS ......................................... 39
.......................................... . D COUPLER 39
..................................... . E TONGUEJACK 39
F . TIRES .............................................. 39
G . BRAKES ........................................... 40
H . LIFTER POSTS ...................................... 40
1 . WINCH ............................................. 40
J . CABLES ............................................ 40
K . PUSHROD .......................................... 40
L .
L . P.-GAS SYSTEM ................................... 41
M . BED SLIDES ........................................ 41
N . APPLIANCES ....................................... 41

CHAPTER 1
UCTION TO W.V. OWNERSHIIP
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.
If 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
-
hstallation of Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Systems." The
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
(RVIA) and Canadian
Standards Association
(CSA) periodically 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 CONSIDERATIONS
SAFETY IN USING L.P. GAS
You should check for leaks at the connections on the I-.?.-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 foulad 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 EIGETED
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.
L.P.-gas is heavier than air. Leaking gas tends to flow to low
places. It
will sometimes pocket in a low area, k.P.-gas can
usually be detected by
an identifiabIe 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 Iiquid capacity
indicated on the container. If a container
is overfililed, liquid gas
may flow through the
regulator causing it to freeze and/or
introduce
a dangerous excessive gas pressure into the lines. In
addition,
an ovefilled container placed in hot sunlight may expel
excess
gas through the relief valve and be susceptible to ignition
by
any nearby open flame.
ELECTXICAL 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-volt 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
connedto a non-ground(only 2-prong)receptacle. Check the polarity
of your power source.
SAFETY WREN 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 CONSIDERATIONS
1. Sanitize the fresh water supply system periodically (see
sanitizing instructions).
2. Keep water connectioal 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. Ahvays have a serviceable fire extinguisher placed in an easily
accessibte location.
5. Please read carefully the loading section under Chapter III
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 lugs 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 ail times.
10. Disconnect television power cord and antenna lead-in during
local thunderstorms and lightning activity.
11. Always solidly block trailer wheels before unhitching.
12. Before leaving a camp area with a trailer in tow, insure that
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 dofly wheel removed, 110-volt electricaf cord
properly stored, safety chains areconnected, and all interior lights
off.
13. Observe the warning labels attached to your vehicle concerning
k.P.-gas, water, electricity, and loading.
14. Observe the maintenance chart in Chapter VII related to your
respective unit.