Jayco Conventional Travel Trailer 2004 User manual

Model Year 2004
Conventional Travel Trailer &
Fifth-Wheel Travel Traile
r
Owner’s Manual

IWARNING: Read all instructions in this manual and component part
manufacturer supplied information before using your RV.
This manual has been provided by Jayco, Inc. for the purpose of providing instructions and
user information concerning the operation and maintenance of this vehicle and its
component parts. Nothing in this manual creates any warranty, either expressed or
implied. The only warranty offered by Jayco, Inc. is the limited, express warranty
applicable to this vehicle.
The owner’s failure to provide required service and/or maintenance results in the loss of
warranty. The owner should review Jayco’s limited, express warranty and the limited
warranties that apply to specific component parts that are offered with this vehicle.
Instructions are included in the manual for operating various component parts which are
optional on some vehicles.
IWARNING:
VReview the compatibility of your tow vehicle with the trailer you will be
towing. You, as the owner, are responsible for the safety and compatibility
of your tow vehicle and trailer selections.
VYou must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the
trailer. Include all additions, cargo and tank fluids when calculating the
weight of your trailer.
VDo not exceed the towing or cargo capacity of your tow vehicle. You must
clearly understand how your tow vehicle’s capacities are calculated.
VDo not load your trailer so that it is unbalanced from front to rear or from
side to side.
VKnow your loaded hitch weight and select a hitch that is adequate for that
weight. Consult your hitch and tow vehicle manufacturers with any
questions before you tow your trailer.
VYou are responsible for the maintenance of your tow vehicle and trailer.
Make sure your tow vehicle is mechanically sound for your intended usage.
Pay particular attention to suspension components, tires and tire pressure.
VWe recommend the use of sway control devices and weight distributing
hitches with all Jayco towable products (excluding fifth-wheels, which use
a different type of hitch).
VObey all traffic laws and use your seatbelts at all times. Many states have
lower speed limit requirements for tow vehicle/trailer combinations. We
recommend that you do not exceed 55 MPH when towing a trailer.
Consult an expert for specific driver education when towing a trailer. There are private RV
driving schools, and some RV clubs, which offer driving seminars as part of their club
activities. Recreation vehicle publications and the Internet can be a source of information
regarding RV driver education, as well as many other topics to help you learn to safely use
your recreation vehicle.
© 2003 Jayco, Inc. LITHO USA 07/03**04-1 Part # 0500695

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 . . . meet new friends 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 . . . TYPE A MOTORHOME...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!
In addition to the special international decals for your unit, the Hitch newsletter with schedules
of upcoming events and activities, your membership entitles you to the following special
benefits. 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 are offered, as well as discounts with Coach Net, and
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 enjoying Jafari adventures around the country. Start with the first phase of your
camping life...just complete the application and forward it to the Jayco Jafari International
Travel Club office.
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: $40.00 Check #:
Three years: $55.00
(signature) (date)
"

Table of Contents
Welcome ............................................1
Safety .............................................3
Safety Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................3
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................3
Safety in Using LP Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................4
Checking for Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................4
To Leak Test the LP Gas System:. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............4
If a Leak is Detected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................5
Electrical System Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................5
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................5
Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............5
Smoke Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........6
Safety When Emergency Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............6
Additional Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............7
Cold Weather/Extended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................7
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............8
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................8
Before you travel... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....9
Weights and Cargo Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................9
Loading Cargo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............10
Rear Bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................11
Holding Tank(s) and Trailer Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............11
Weighing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............12
To Determine the Wheel Position Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....12
Equipment . ........................................13
Tow Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................13
Conventional Travel Trailers Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............14
Hitches . ........................................14
Weight Distributing System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........14
Sway Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........14
Hitch Height and Hitch Ball Specifications. . . . . . . . . . .............15
The Hitching Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Safety Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........16
Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailers Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........17
Hitches . ........................................17
Hitch Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................17
Hitching Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............17
Towing ..........................................18
Towing Behind Your Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............18
Tires . . ..........................................19
Wheel Lugs . . . . ....................................20
Brakes ...........................................21
Pre-Travel Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........22
Setting up Camp... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................25
Selecting your Campsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............25
Setting Up Your Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............26
Un-Hitching - Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer . . . . . . . . . . .............26
Un-Hitching - Conventional Travel Trailer. . . . . . . . . . .............26
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Leveling Your Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........27
Additional Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Stabilizer Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Awning Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Television ......................................27
Antenna .....................................27
Cable .......................................27
Slideout Room Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................28
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electric Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............28
Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............29
Utility Hookups ......................................29
Electricity .......................................29
Water ..........................................30
To utilize the city water connection:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......30
To utilize the installed tank: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........30
Gravity Fill Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........30
12 Volt DC Demand Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........30
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........30
Water Pressure Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......31
LP Gas Connections and Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......31
Waste Disposal .....................................32
To connect the trailer for waste disposal:. . . . . . . . . . . ..........32
At Camp... ..........................................33
Appliances. ........................................33
Kitchen . ........................................33
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........33
Microwave .....................................33
Refrigerator .....................................33
Furnace . ........................................33
Water Heater ......................................34
Bathroom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........34
Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........34
Faucets . ........................................34
Outside Shower (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............35
Operation ......................................35
Water Purification System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................35
To replace the filter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........35
Air Conditioner ......................................36
Two Way Family Radio (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........36
Monitor Panel .......................................36
Operation ......................................36
Entertainment .......................................37
BBQ Grill (Option) ....................................37
Utilities & Systems ......................................39
Plumbing System .....................................39
Sanitizing the Potable Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........39
Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........40
To Drain System: . . . ...............................40
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Sanitation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......41
Using Toilet and Tank System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........41
Vents ..........................................41
Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......41
Waste (Black) Tank Preparation . . . . . . . ...................41
Gray Water Holding Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............41
LP Gas System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............42
LP Gas Container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........43
Servicing and Filling LP Containers. . . . . . . ..................44
OPD Overfill Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................45
Dual Cylinder Assembly with Bottle Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....45
Two Cylinders (20# or 30#) (44 or 66 kilograms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Main Supply Hose – Low Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........47
Regulator . . . . ....................................47
LP Gas Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
LP Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............48
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......49
General . ........................................49
120-Volt AC System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............49
Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......49
Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) . . . . . . . . . .............50
Testing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................50
30-amp Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............51
Consumption of 120-volt AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . .............51
12-Volt DC System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............52
Power Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............52
Auxiliary Battery (Independent, Authorized Dealer Installed Option) . . . . . . 52
Battery Isolator (For Tow Vehicle) . . . . . . . ..................53
Lights . . . . ....................................53
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......53
Porch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............53
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................54
Bulbs . . . . ....................................54
Fuses . . . . ....................................54
DC Fuse Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Television Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............54
Brakes . ........................................55
Changes, Modifications and Additions . . . . . . . ..................55
Preparing to Travel Home.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............57
Departing Camp Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............57
Draining the Holding Tank(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................59
To empty holding tank:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............59
Maintaining your investment... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hitch ..........................................61
Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................61
Conventional Travel Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hitch ..........................................61
Coupler . ........................................61
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Tongue Jack ......................................61
Frame ...........................................62
E-Z Lube Axle .......................................62
Wheel Bearings.....................................62
Wheel Lugs.......................................62
Brakes and Brake Linings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................63
Tires . . ..........................................63
Vinyl Tire Cover (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................63
Changing Tire .....................................63
Spare Tire (Option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Exterior ..........................................64
Metal ..........................................64
Rubber Roof ......................................64
Sealing . ........................................65
Stone Guard (If Applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............65
Clearance Lights......................................65
Doors, Extrusions, Windows & Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......66
Entrance Door .....................................66
ABS Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........67
For cleaning: ......................................67
Bathroom Tubs, Lavatory Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......67
Hardware and Sink or Shower Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........67
Shower Curtain Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Toilets ...........................................68
Furniture..........................................68
Cushions..........................................68
Bedspreads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........68
Window Treatments ....................................68
Paneling ..........................................68
Vinyl Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........69
Carpeting . ........................................69
Countertops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........69
High Pressure Laminate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............69
Slideout ..........................................70
Electric Slideout Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................70
TV Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........70
Furnace Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Air Conditioner ......................................71
LP Gas System.......................................71
LP Gas Bottles .....................................71
Maintenance Checklist . . . ...............................72
Storing your unit... ......................................75
Winterizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........75
Air Pressure (all models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............75
Water Heater Bypass with Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......76
Storage Checklist .....................................77
Warranty/Service .......................................79
Warranty Registration and Customer Delivery Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Informal Dispute Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............81
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Towable Transferable Limited Warranty . . . . . . . ..................82
Limited Warranty Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........86
Basic Service Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Independent, Authorized Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............87
Parts ..........................................87
Owner’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Manufacturer’s Customer Support Directory. . . . . . . . . .............88
Index . ............................................89
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