Jayco Cardinal User manual

WELCOME
On the behalf of Jayco Incorporated we would like to thank you for
purchasing your new Jayco
R.V. vehicle. We have carefully engineered
and manufactured your
R.V. with available quality materials. We at
Jayco believe in quality and this is why we emphasize quality in every
possible 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 our customer's
satisfaction to stay
in business. That's why we stand behindour products
with our warranty and customer service program todo everythingreason-
able to keep you
a satisfied customer if and when a problem arises.
We hope you'll enjoy the outdoors as much as we do. Camping is a
wonderful way to relax and travel with your family. Remember, dispose
of your titter and trash when you break camp so others can enjoy the
outdoors and nature
as much as you did. Please join our fight for a cleaner
world.
The Jayco Management
LLTHO U.S.A.
MANUAL NO. 2221 80

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I . INTRODUCTI[ON TO R.V. OWNERSHIP
A . WELCOME ............................................................... 1
B . SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1 . Safety ill Using L.P Gas .......................................... 2
2 . Electrical System Safety ........................................... 2
3 . Emergency Stopping ............................................. 3
4 . Additional Safety Tips ....................................... 3
C . INSURANCE ............................................................. 4
El . WARRANTY & SERVICE
A . WARRANTY COVERAGE. ...................... ...., ............ 5
B . CUSTOMER DELIVERY FORM ..................................... 6
C . SERVICE PROCEDURES
1 . Basic Service Procedure .......................................... 7
2 . Dealer .............. .. .............................................. 7
3 . Factory ................................................................. 8
4 . Parts .................................................................... 8
E) . OWNER'S RESPONSIBTLITY ........................................ 8
111 . USAGE OF YOUR R.V.
A . HITCHES ................................................................ 9
B . LOADING ............ ... .......................................... 9
C . CARGO CAPACITY ..................................................... 9
D . SAFETY CHAINS ................................................... 11
E . WHEEL LUGS ........................................................... 12
F . TIRES ....................................................................... 12
G . BRAKES .................................................................. 12
H . SET-UP .................................................................... 14
I .
LIFTER SYSTEM ....................................................... 17
IV . THE SYSTEMS
A . PLUMBING ............................................................... 19
B . L.P. GAS ................................................................... 21
C . ELECTRICAL ............................................................. 24

V . APPLIANCES
A . STOVE .................. .. .............................................. 29
3 . FURNACE (OPTIONAL) ............................................... 30
C . REFRIGERATOR (OPTIONAL) ...................................... 30
VI . CARE OF BODY COMPONENTS
A . EXTERIOR METAL ................................................... 31
3 . EXTERIOR ROOF ...................................................... -31
C . FRAME .................................................................... 31
D . DRAPES ................................................................... 31
E . CUSHIONS ................................................................ 32
F. TENT ............................................................... 32
................................................................
G . PANELING 33
.................................................... .
H FLOOR COVERING 33
VII . MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE CHART
A . WHEEL BEARING .................................................... 35
B . LUG BOLTS ............................................................... 36
C. COUPLER ................................................................ 36
D . TONGUE JACK ....................................................... 36
E . TIRES ....................................................................... 36
F . BRAKES ................................................................... 37
G . LIFTER POSTS ......................................................... 37
H . WINCH ................................................................... 37
f . CABLES ................................................................... 37
. ...............................................................
J PUSH ROD 37
K . L.P. GAS SYSTEM ................................................. 38
L . BED SLIDES ............................................................. 38
M . APPLIANCES ............................................................ 38

CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION TO R.V. OWNERSHIP
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 insta!lations 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 wattanted products, and is not intended to
substitute for these publications.
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
-
Installation 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
Dl USING L.P. GAS
You should check for leaks at the connections on the L.P.-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 found easily with a soapy water
solution applied
to the outside of the gas piping connections.
solution applied to the outside
of the gas piping connections: the
snap wilI
bubble at the leak. DO NOT USE FLAME OR LIGHTED
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. L.P.-gas can
usually
be detected by an identifiable 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 liquid capacity
indicated on the container.
If a container is overfilled, 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 overfilled container placed in hot sunlight
may expel
excess gas through the relief valve and
be susceptible to ignition
by any nearby open flame.
ELECTRICAL 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
connect to
a non-ground (only 2-prong) receptacle.
SAFETY WHEN 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 connection 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. Always have a serviceable fire extinguisher placed in an easily
accessible location.
5. Please read carefully the loading section under Chapter
111
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 all times.
10. Disconnect television power cord an6 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 Iocking lever is seated, breakaway wire is
attached
to tow vehicle, the jack is raised so that it cannot
touch the ground, and the dolly wheel removed, 110-volt
electrical cord properly stored, safety chains are connected, and
all interior lights
off.
13. Observe the warning labels attached to your vehicle concerning
L.P.-gas, water, electricity, and loading.
14. Observe the maintenance chart in Chapter VII related to your
respective unit.

INSURANCE
As with your automobile, it is important that you protect yourself
and
others with insurance coverages for personal liability, theft,
collision, property damage, etc. Your dealer will assist you in
obraining
appropriate insurance for your protection or you may
check with the company which provides your automobile insurance.

CHAPTER rl
WARRANTY & SERVICE
LIMITED WARRANTY
SUMMARY OF WARRANTY
layco. Inc..
[Jayrol warrants to the original purchacr (you) a1 evcry Jayco unit that ail parts of our ma~iufaclvrc arc
frce from substantial defects in rnatcrisl and workmanship for a period of one (1) ?car f-om the date of purchase under
normal use and service. This warranty does not appl? to any defect in the aesthetics or phys~cul appearance of the
rlnlt,
nor la normal deterioration of rhc 50li trlm and appearance items due to wear and exposilrc.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
As?
part of our manufactured product provctr substantially dcfectwc rn matcrtal or wnrkman~hip durmg the warrani?
pcriod dl bc repaired free of chargc #f the pan is rctutncd n~h transpnrtai!on chrrgci prepad ro an authorwed .Jayco
dcelcr or Jayco. lnc . with rcturn rrannporration at Tour erpenx II a factory or aurhonzcd wrvlcc ccntcr IS not
n>ailuble
in your urca. cnll direct to Jqco. Inc.. A.C. [phone] $0 arrangc prompt and proper rcpnirs toyour unit.
EXCLUSIONS
.Iavco
assurncs no rcsponsibilrty or l~ahilrtv for dclccrs in ~orkmanship or operation of separately warranted pruducts.
Theie products may be warranted hv thc individual manufacturers and a copy of thcir uarrvntr has bczn included in
)our OWICI'S pa~kct. Scpararcly warranted prnductc will not bc serv~ccd, repaired or replaced by Jayro, inc. If service
or pan< 3fc r~qumd hf II~CSC produ~ts.fcfcr to the furn~chcd 1151 of factory authonzcd ser~irc centers. If the list ,a
nrn arnilnhlc for thc parliciilar product. wrirc or calf the tunufacturcr concerned 10 olmin thc location of the ncarcl
scrvil.~ccnter.
lqco doc5 not warrant components n~anufacrured hy others, including, hut not lirnilcd lo engine, dihu Irzio.
tranrmis\ion, chascir, tire\.
and tubes, ranges. owns. hrnaccs. baneries, axles, hubs, bcarings, power cotlvurlirrs.
rci'rigerarors. burners. and trakr brakc rgstcms. Thesc pans may or may no1 he warrantcd by their manufacturcr.s
and
Jayro. hnuercr. assumes nu ohtigations u-ilh regard lu thcm.
'Th~s u.arranty shall not apply lo normal rnaintcnancc. such er. grcaatng u,hecl bearings, Iightcnrlrg lug Irurs, ctc.,
that thv
whiclc will require nor to any darnugcs arbrng from the Iahrc tn haw such mall1tcnnncc pcrfnrmcd
filhric
rtern, such as camus. canopies. window screenings. vin!l uindoua. cushion nnd msttrcsr colcrs. are not
uarranlcd againsr
Icakage. rears. puncturer, slrrinkage. hdmg or soding but arc uarrnntcd only a5 against dcfccrrvc
unrkmanshtp and rnalurrsl.
'llle
ichii-le IS nu( a cargo trailer anti the cuslr~mer rs advjrcrl to obscn~ thc rccommcndcd grnrs weight limlt.
COMMERCIAL CSE OR REN1AI.S OF THIS VEHICLE ,AND BUSE. NEGIECT. OR OPERATION OVER
UNIMPROVED ROADS WILL VOID THIS W4RRAN'l'Y.
DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGES
YOU AND ANY OIHER UStK
OF JAYCO PRODUCIS SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY CONSEVUENTIAL OR
INCIDEY'TIAL DAMAGES
including witheut limitslim. loss of usc of the unk, incoovcoicncc. Iodg~ng, damage re
pcrwnal propen!. lort income or earnings. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLLSION OR LIMITATION OF
INDICESTIAL OR COYSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 50JHE ABOVE LIMIT4TlON MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
DISCWlMER AND LIMITATIONS OF
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
.IAYCO
1.1411TS All. IMPI.IFD WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICI!I.AR PCRPDSE .AND MERCHANT^
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AElLlTl TO THE WARRANK PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. NO WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. EXTEND
BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO PERSON HAS AUTHORITY TO EXTEND. ENLARGE. OR
MODIFY THIS
WARRANTY. YO ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS WARRANTY MAY
BE COMMENCED MORE THAN SIX MONTHS
AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
SOME
ST4TE5 00 NOT ALLOW LIMITAI'ION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS 50 THE ABOVE
LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YO\.'. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOC SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. AND MAY
.-ZLSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM ST4TE TO STATE
PARTS AND DESIGN
CHANGES
Jn.;cii ma? msku pans and design chnngcs from rimc to time without noticc and rcpairi or rcplaccmsnls nra! bs
mad? uith neu or different pans.
WARKANTY REGISTRATIONS
Your aarrant! regmratmn records should be completed and delivured lo thc manufacturcii of component pans. as
ihc! ma! be a condition of thr warranty. THIS JA7CO WARRANTY 15 VOID UNLESS YOUR WARRANTY
KEGISTHATIDS CARD IS RETURNED TO J4YCO.

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ADORESS ADriRESS
Y Y
T E 4 TE
WEHASF
T9PILE9
SERIAL 140.
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&YCO
iocatjon of 1.P.-Gas connections shown to owner and informed
how
to maKe periodic leakage check by use of soapy wzter.
Owner shown how to light and/or operate the foTlowing
appliances
by actual operation of them:
Brand Model No. Serial No.
Stove ~ ~ .
Fdrnace
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Refrigerator " ~-
water Heater _-____- v--..-
O~crationof Electrical System explained and derronstrated.
Operation
of Fresh Hater Cystem including filling of tank.
Shown how to operate Drainage System.
Care aqd operation af toilet.
Explained
winterization of unit.
Owner shown how to hook-up
and unhook trailer, alsc removal
of dolly wheel for travel.
Tire pressure checked and iniportance ex~lained.
Pruner
oarking and setup procedure of unit in preparation
For canning explained.
Given coach keys and owner's packet.
General appearance
- no visible damages. (Interior and
Exterior)
Oocyation of trailer brakes explained
and periodic adjust
T!WS
DEALER
YAME
CUSTOMER
DELIVERY FORM
ment required.
Check and
expiain the tightening of lug bolts as in manual.
Check 2nd expjain importance of Warranty Cards as supplied
bv rnan%!iacturers of appliances and component items. Copy of
JAYCO, INC.
B 0 BOX 460
SO75 5 l 13
MIDDLEBURY INDiANA46WO
12191 8755861
warranty was made available befnre purchase
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Y iS
Y FS
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
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I certify that 1 have read and been given a full explanation and demonstration
of each iteni listed above.
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Dealer': Signature Customer Signature
Person Explaining Above:
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The purchaser should not sign this statesent until all items indicatee above
have been explained
to his satisfaction. The dealer is to return this form
within
5 days after delivery of this trai:er to Service OeparIment.

SERVICE PROCEDURES
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
We are particularly interested in maintaining good customer
relations. Only
by having your complete confidence and
satisfaction with our product and its service can we assure our
continued success as manufacturers of recreational vehicles. We
have found that continuing a pleasant and effective relationship
through our dealers is equally as important as maintaining the
technical excellence of our product. Your authorized dealer will
cordially assist you in providing service, maintenance, selection of
options, and instructions concerning the operation of your vehicle.
Should you have
a problem with service, please follow the below
listed steps in this order.
1. Contact your selling dealer's service department for an
appointment. Describe to the best
of your knowledge the
nature
of the problem. Please keep appointments to establish a
good, workable relationship and proper attitude.
2. Contact the owner or General Manager of the dealership should
the initial attempt fail with the service department,
3. Contact the: Customer Relations
Dept.
Jayco Incorporated
P.O. Box 460
Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: [phone]
Give all the above information as requested along with serial
number of the coach
in question. We will make every reasonable
attempt to resolve your problem.
Please bear in mind that most problems arise from misunder-
standings concerning warranty coverage and service. Most
instances you
will be referred to dealer level and will be resolved
with dealer's facilities and personnel.
DEALER
Your authorized Jayco dealer has inspected and serviced your new
Jayco R.V. unit according to our pre-delivery inspection require-
ments. He is authorized to service and maintain your coach as
necd be. All warranty requirements are to be performed by the
selling dealer unless Jayco gives prior approval.
Some
R.V. dealers may, at the time of need, be authorized service
centers for certain manufacturers of separately warranted products,

so it will pay you to check with your dealer first to reduce delays.
If the dealer
is not an authorized service center for the product in
question, he should assist you in obtaining authorized service.
FACTORY
A factory service department is operated at our Middlebury,
Indiana, manufacturing facility. Should your Jayco R.V.
be in need
of repairs and your dealer recommends that
the factory repair it, it
may be returned to our plant for repairs upon following these
procedures,
I. Your dealer must make an appointment prior to returning
it to the factory service department.
2. Jayco does not accept colkct phone calls.
3. Freight costs are the responsibility of the owner.
PARTS
Parts are available at most Jayco dealerships or your dealer will
order parts for you as needed. Should you be unable to find a
dcaier
in your local area, contact our Customer Relations
Department and we will assist you in providing parts through an
authorized dealer or from Jay-Parr
Supply, our parts department in
Middlebury, Indiana.
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
lit is the owner's responsibility to properly maintain his/her new
Jayco
R.V. and be observant to any possible problems in warranty
or otherwise. Negligence
is not covered by warranty. Your R.V.
coach should be checked visually before leaving on a camping trip,
especially an extended trip. Regular maintenance is important and
can save frustration
in the event of breakdowns.
Xf warranty service is needed while traveling, contact our Customer
Relations Department
and you will be directed to proper personnel.
To have warranty service provided at a non-Jayco unauthorized
service center, it
must have prior approval. Any unauthorized
repairs
will void warranty on your Jayco coach.
The return of defective parts is required for warranty coverage
should repairs
be made at either an authorized or non-authorized
service center. The returned parts are subject to approval by
Jayco's warranty administrator before reimbursement
can be
made.
Please keep your owner's manual, service
center list for separately
warranted products, your copy of "Limited Warranty and Customer
Delivery Form", and.any other related papers in your trailer.

CHAPTER IU
USAGE OF YOUR R.V.
HITCH HEIGHT
The correct hitch ball height is listed on the chart below for your
camping trailer.
It is measured with the coach in level position,
measuring from the
top of the ball to ground level.
Jayco Incorporated cannot
be responsible for the suspension
system of
tow vehicle which could definitely be a factor of ball
height after coach
is completely hooked up.
SPECIFICATIONS
LOADING
Loading camping gear in your Jayco recreational vehicle should be
handled with some serious consideration. All cargo, supplies, and
equipment that you load should be distributed evenly with the
heaviest items being stored
in the lower cupboards and shelves
and only lightweight items in the upper cupboards. Be
sure that
all heavy items are tightly secured to prevent weight
shifts while
traveling.
For every pound added behind the axle center
you need to add two
pounds in front of the axle center, in order to maintain
approximately the hitch weight of the tongue.
CARGO CAPACITY
Located on the left front corner of the frame or on the left front
tongue member is the Federal Certification Label which gives the
maximum weight-carrying capacities of your trailer and each
axle,
designated by the letters "GVWR" and "GAWR", respectively.

The "GVWR" means "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating" and is the
maximum your trailer should weigh with water, L.P.-gas, food,
clothing, and other camping supplies loaded in the coach when
attached to tow vehicle.
Each axle also
has a maximum load-rating capacity referred to as
the
"Gross Axle Weight Rating" (GAWR).
See the Weight Listing & Rating Chart below as to how much
actual weight you may carry
in your model of tent camper.
WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
Empty Actual Cargo*"
Model
Weight* jqpj GVWR iy,f Fapacity i<j,f; Brakes
Jay Cardinal
2180 2 14C 3915 3 IL f 640 /& :i"c St&
Jay King
6 1810 i ? 92 2695 2 L;SY 490 7.5'~,* Std.
Jay King 8 1760 f74 2695 26 5-5- 525 $32 Std.
Jay Swift 1790 lfao 2695 &k;S 505 7 X- ~td.
Jay Thrush 1485 W; *" 2480 JVW 565 2 73- opt.
Jay Dove 1490 ~2~s 2480 -k~l'ri: 565 s~&:/ opt.
Jay Finch 1170 /$&2 1980i4?~' 43071'fd opt.
Jay Flight 6 990'4~~ 1975i9YQ 4657~c- Opt.
Jay Flight 8
---,-. 1340 - j 2 ~gl-..,. .",,, 2$.$i&U.5-. ~ A.d.. 43,~. . ,3=*
7 CC:
Opt.
p C LC: )"a *-.{ ,: {
&4S,
"x q ~t2.L /_FIG< '8~ 0 fd/pli
; :'" emptyweights are%& standard equlprnent.
81. i;j
**Cargo capacities are after all water and L.P.-gas have been
added.
Note:
A. All units are in pounds.
B. All weights may vary 5% 4- or -
C. All weights are subject to change without notice.
OPTION
WEIGHT LISTING
Card. King Swift Thru. Dove Finch FT-8 FT-6
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Spare
28 28 28
28 28
28 21 15 ;5
Heater
36 36 36
35
36
36 36* 36" 3'd
Refer 2
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57
57 57 57
57 ;.k.'fJ
Brakes Hyd.
Std. Std. Std. 50
50
50 50 50 fijpl
Brakes Elec.
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- -
30 30
30 30 30 s,,ifl
Gas (per Bottle) 20
20
20
20 20
20 20 Opt. AC
Water
120 120 120 80
80
80 40 0pt.a;''
Awning
30 28
26 26 26 25
26 25r!!?
Screen Room
16 16
16
14
14
10 14 10 4
A. A. Room
30 28
28
25 25
24 25 24 iil.%,
*A convertor or battery pack needs to be added.

THE SAFETY CHAIN
There are different safety chain requirements by the various states.
As delivered
by your deaIer, your vehicle is equipped with chains
to meet
SAE standard requirements for maximum gross trailer
weight. Always have the safety chain (s) attached when towing.
Install them
in a manner so they do not restrict sharp turns of the
tow vehicle-trailer combination, but tight enough so they do not
drag on the road.
I ,... ....... _.._ ..,",..X ^ X
1 Inspect Chalns to determine that they are pro-
periy at!ached to traller frame.
2
Crss-cross left cha~n and attach to right mount-
ng51ot In trader hltch
3 Reoeat step 2 w~th rrght charn. Slack for each 4 Properly rnou~tid safety cha~n Note that the
length shouid be the same but nct more thar:
lack is fully ratsed, and dolly wheel removed.
necessary to permit the vehcle
to turn at their
m~nmumrad~us

WHEEL LUGS
When the wheels are installed on your Jayco the lug bolts must be
tightened at: 85-95 foot pounds of torque. Because of the
possibilities that these wheel lugs could work loose, it is
recommended that
you check your wheel lugs after the first 50 and
200 miles. After your first trip, check the wheel lugs periodically
for safety. The wheel jugs should then be checked after winter
storage, before statting a trip, or following extensive braking.
The tires
of all Jayco units are supplied by companies with the
recreational vehicle in mind and are
tested at turnpike speeds.
They are made with nylon cord designed to offer strength and
extra mileage in all kinds of weather.
The air pressure should be kept at its recommended pressure.
AIways check the tires when they are cold such as before traveling
at the beginning of the day. DO NOT release air pressure as tires
become hot.
If you do, the tires will then be under inflated when
they cool down.
It is recommended that the tire pressure be
checked at the beginning
of each journey to obtain the maximum
life
of the tires.
Model Tire
Size
Flight
6
Flight 8
Cardinal
Thrush
Finch
Dove
King
Swift
Load
Range
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
Miximum
Load
-
910
1045
1105
1105
1105
1105
1330
1330
Inflation
P.S.I. Cold
BRAKES
Several models of fold down units have hydraulic surge brakes as
standard and others are optional. (See specification chart.) These
brakes operate automatically
as the tow vehicle's brakes are
applied. As the car or tow vehicle begins 10 slow dow.n, the trailer
will push towards the car. The coupling mechanism at the hitch
contains a brake "pressure plate." As the unit continues to press
forward, the pressure
plate becomes depressed, which activates
the brakes.

BRAKES - (ELECTRICAL) (OPTIONAL)
The brakes on your new unit are electric and are integrated into
your brake system of your
truck or car in such a way that equal
braking power
is distributed to both trailer and towing vehicle.
Explained below are several components that make up the brake
system.
First of all, the battery of your truck or car
is used as the primary
source of power. No special source of power is required. From the
battery, the power is taken to the controller which will be
assembled under the dashboard of your truck or car. In
open
positions, it breaks the electrical circuit, so no current reaches the
brakes. When depressed
by hand or by hydraulic pressure (foot
pedal) the variable resister controls the amount of current which
in
turn varies the braking of your trailer.
Although it is possible to operate the controller
by hand, it is
designed
to operate automatically when the car's brakes are
applied.
A line for hydraulic fluid from the controller to the master
cylinder allows the accelerator bar and coil to make contact when
the foot pedal is depressed which in turn sends the current to the
brakes. To obtain equality between your car or truck and your
Jayco trailer,
a front mounted knob on the controller can be turned
for more or less braking effort.
The last item in the braking system is the brakes themselves. The
brakes
are wired in parailel. never in series. Parallel wiring
provides
each brake with its own individual power supply to give
you assurance of safety and protection.
BACKING YOUR TRAILER (HYDRAULIC)
Your brake system may be designed to operate with hydraulic
surge brakes. This means that the back-up braking
is only 10% of
the effectiveness of the forward braking. All backing must be done
slowly, however, so not
to fully engage the brakes.
If difficulty is experienced in backing, have a qualified mechanic
check the brakes at
the first opportunity. UNDER NO CIRCUM-
STANCES SHOULD ANY ATTEMPT BE MADE TO BLOCK OUT
OR JAM THE HYDRAULfC BRAKE SYSTEM.

AUTOMATIC BREAM-AWAY PROTECTION
The hydraulic brake system is equipped with a break-away cable or
chain. When towing, this cable or
chain should be attached loosely
to a frame
member of the tow vehicle leaving enough clearance so
that the trailer can turn freely without actuating
the break-away
device.
Should the trailer separate from the
tow vehicle, the break-away
cable
will actuate the master cylinder, locking the brakes. this will
stop the trailer
in the shortest possible distance.
CAUTION: Break-away switch should be fdy released
during vehicle operation. CHECK BEFORE
TOWING.
CAUTION:
DO not use sway bars or equalizer bars on the
surge brake system.
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BRAKE MAINTIENACE & LUBRICATION
I. For best operation of the coupling
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locking mechanism is best assured
by lubricating the bail with stan-
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dard automotive chassis grease.
2. Remove master cylinder cap and
make sure
it is full of DOT 3
automotive brake fluid.
3. Brakes need to be checked and
adjusted once
per year. Consult
vour individual brake owner's
manual
for additional information
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SET-UP
OPENING YOUR JAYCO CAMPER
ANer parking your new Jayco ten.t camper, disconnect the coach
from the tow vehicle. Have the coach in a level position and tires
blocked
so the camper will not roll anywhere. You are now ready
to set
up your tent which is designed to be simple and trouble free.

Unfasten each corner latch. CAUTION: NEVER TRY TO
CRANK UP THE ROOF UNTIL ALL FOUR CORNER LATCHES
ARE UNLOCKED AND FREE.
Insert the raising crank
into position and crank in a clockwise
direction to raise.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
3. Continue cranking until the gauge cable is almost tight. The red
safety gauge cable is located directly above the crank position.
4. Pull end bunks out until bunk hits the bed stops. Pull canvas
around
bunk corners and hook elastic cord over small nylon
pulley on bottom
side of bed.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
5. Be sure beds are extended all the way out.
6. Place bed support pole in bed bracket and set the other end into
slot on frame of camper.

Fig. 5 Fig. 5
7. Enter unit and insert bed bow support pole at bow peg. Push
bow outward and upward
until flat end will slip into bracket
mounted onto roof.
8. Swing down the self-storing screen door and compress spring
loaded head board upward. Drop channel
of lower edge of
screen door and peg screen door
into intended holes. Drop roof
slightly (about
1/2") to remove the gap and tighten door.
9. Insert canvas by folding the hard edge of tent over 180' and
inserting this portion into channel
of screen door.
10. Set up any cabinets which are in the folded position such as
wardrobe and flipover kitchen.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
1 I. The next step IS to release self-storing stabilizer jacks and set
them as needed. Fold down units
have their stabilizer jacks
built
into the frame. To operate these units which are spring
loaded, hoId the jack and push to the center of your unit. This
will allow the jack to move out of its traveling position and