Jayco Eagle 2006 User 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 sole purpose of providing instructions
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 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. In addition, the owner should refer to individual manufacturer’s
operating instructions contained in the owner’s packet.
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.
© 2005 Jayco, Inc. LITHO USA 05/05**06-1 Part # 0177622.2006

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 . . . CONVENTIONAL TRAVEL TRAILER . . . TYPE C MOTORHOME . . . FOLDING
CAMPING TRAILER . . . it doesn’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
Welcome............................................1
Warranty/Service.......................................3
Towable Limited Warranty .................................4
Warranty Registration and Customer Delivery Form ....................7
Limited Warranty Transfer .................................8
Service Procedures ....................................10
Basic Service Procedures................................10
Independent, Authorized Dealer ............................11
Parts ..........................................11
Owner’s Responsibility ................................11
Manufacturer’s Customer Support Directory......................12
Safety.............................................13
Safety Considerations ...................................13
Reporting Safety Defects ................................13
Safety in Using Propane ................................14
Checking for Leaks...................................14
To Leak Test the Propane System ..........................14
If a Leak Is Detected.................................15
Electrical System Safety ................................15
Water System Safety ..................................15
Fire Extinguisher ....................................16
Inspection and Maintenance.............................16
Smoke Detector ....................................16
Carbon Monoxide Detector ..............................17
Safety When Emergency Stopping ...........................17
Changes, Modifications and Additions .........................18
Additional Safety Considerations ...........................18
Cold Weather/Extended Use................................19
Condensation .......................................19
Insurance .........................................19
Before you travel.........................................21
Weights and Cargo Capacity ...............................21
Loading Cargo.......................................22
MaxiStor™ Storage (Certain Models Only) ......................23
MaxiStor™ Storage Bed Operation .........................23
Rear Bumper ......................................24
Holding Tank(s) and Trailer Weight............................24
Weighing Instructions ...................................25
To Properly Weigh Your Recreation Vehicle ....................25
To Determine the Wheel Position Weight ......................25
Equipment .........................................26
Tow Vehicle ......................................26
Conventional Travel Trailer Only .............................27
Hitches .........................................27
Weight Distributing System.............................27
Sway Control ....................................27
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Hitch Height and Hitch Ball Specifications.......................28
The Hitching Procedure ................................28
The Safety Chain ....................................29
Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailers Only .............................30
Hitches .........................................30
Hitch Height ......................................30
Hitching Procedures ..................................30
Towing ..........................................31
Towing Behind Your Trailer ..............................31
Tires ............................................32
Wheel Lugs ........................................33
Brakes ...........................................34
Pre-Travel Checklist....................................36
Setting up Camp... ......................................39
Selecting your Campsite ..................................39
Setting Up Your Trailer ..................................40
Un-Hitching - Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer .......................40
Un-Hitching - Conventional Travel Trailer.......................40
Leveling Your Trailer .................................40
Additional Set Up ...................................41
Stabilizer Jacks ...................................41
Slideout Room (Certain Models) ..........................41
Extending Room ..................................42
Retracting Room ..................................42
Booth Dinette to Bed Conversion ..........................42
Extendable Dinette (Certain Models Only) .....................43
Hide-a-Bed .....................................43
Sofa/Recliner Footrest Operation ..........................43
Awning Set Up ...................................43
Television ......................................44
Antenna .......................................44
Cable ........................................44
Satellite Prep ....................................44
Utility Hookups ......................................44
Electricity .......................................44
Water ..........................................45
To utilize the city water connection .........................45
To utilize the installed tank .............................45
Gravity Fill Tank ..................................45
12 Volt DC On-Demand Water Pump ........................45
Water Pressure Regulator ..............................46
Propane Connections and Start Up ...........................46
Waste Disposal .....................................46
To Connect the Trailer for Waste Disposal .....................47
No-Fuss Flush System (Option) ...........................47
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At Camp... ..........................................49
Appliances.........................................49
Kitchen .........................................49
Range ........................................49
Microwave .....................................49
Refrigerator .....................................49
Furnace .........................................49
Water Heater ......................................50
Bathroom........................................50
Toilet ........................................50
Faucets .........................................50
Outside Shower.....................................51
Operation ......................................51
Water Purification System (Option) ..........................51
To replace the filter .................................51
Entertainment .......................................52
Air Conditioner ......................................52
Floor Safe (Option) ....................................52
Ceiling Fan (Fifth Wheel Models Only) ..........................52
Security Lights (Option)..................................52
Monitor Panel .......................................53
Operation ......................................53
BBQ Grill Prep ......................................53
BBQ Grill (Option)...................................54
Utilities & Systems......................................57
Plumbing System .....................................57
Sanitizing the Potable Water System ..........................57
Drainage ........................................58
To Drain System: ..................................58
Sanitation System .....................................59
Using Toilet and Tank System .............................59
Vents ..........................................59
Holding Tanks .....................................59
Waste (Black) Tank Preparation ..........................59
Gray Water Holding Tank..............................60
Propane System ......................................60
Propane Container ...................................61
Servicing and Filling Propane Containers ......................62
OPD Overfill Protection...............................63
Dual Cylinder Assembly with Cylinder Rack On A-Frame or Front
Trunk (Fig. 20) ..................................63
Two Cylinders - 20# or 30# (44 or 66 kilograms) In a Recessed Compartment
or Housing (Fig. 21) ...............................64
Main Supply Hose – Low Pressure ...........................65
Regulator ........................................65
Propane Consumption................................66
Propane Detector ....................................66
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Electrical System .....................................67
General .........................................67
120-Volt AC System ..................................67
Power Cord .....................................67
Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) ......................68
Testing Instructions .................................68
30-amp Service ...................................69
Consumption of 120-volt AC Power ........................69
12-Volt DC System...................................69
Power Converter ..................................70
Auxiliary Battery (Independent, Authorized Dealer Installed Option) .......70
Battery Isolator (For Tow Vehicle) .........................71
Lights ........................................71
Porch ........................................71
Exterior .......................................71
Interior .......................................71
Bulbs ........................................72
Fuses ........................................72
DC Fuse Panel Layout................................72
Television Cable ..................................72
Brakes ........................................72
Preparing to Travel Home... ................................73
Departing Camp Checklist.................................73
Draining the Holding Tank(s) ...............................75
To empty holding tank .................................75
Maintaining your investment... ...............................77
Maintenance ........................................77
Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer Only..............................77
Hitch ..........................................77
Landing Gear ......................................77
Conventional Travel Trailer Only .............................77
Hitch ..........................................77
Coupler .........................................77
Tongue Jack ......................................78
Frame...........................................78
E-Z Lube Axle .......................................78
Wheel Bearings.....................................78
Wheel Lugs.......................................78
Brakes and Brake Linings ...............................79
Tires ............................................79
Changing Tire .....................................79
Rear Bumper Spare Tire Carrier...........................80
To extend the tire down ...............................80
To remove the tire from the tire carrier .......................80
To install the tire on the tire carrier .........................80
Tire Covers - Vinyl (Option) ..............................80
Clearance Lights......................................80
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Exterior ..........................................81
Tough Shell Laminate .................................81
Stone Guard (If Applicable) ..............................81
Roof Ladder ......................................81
Rubber Roof ......................................81
Sealants.........................................82
Doors, Extrusions, Windows & Vents ...........................83
Entrance Door .....................................83
ABS Plastics........................................85
For cleaning ......................................85
Bathroom Tub, Lavatory Sink ...............................85
Cushions..........................................85
Cloth Furniture ......................................85
Bedspreads ........................................85
Window Treatments ....................................86
Paneling ..........................................86
Vinyl Floor ........................................86
Carpeting .........................................86
Countertops ........................................87
High Pressure Laminate ................................87
Hardware and Sink or Shower Fixtures ..........................87
Slideout ..........................................87
Troubleshooting the Electric Slideout .........................87
Tools required....................................88
Slideout Override ..................................88
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector .............................88
Propane System ......................................89
Propane Cylinders ...................................89
TV Antenna ........................................89
Furnace Maintenance ...................................90
Air Conditioner ......................................90
Toilet ...........................................90
Maintenance Checklist ..................................91
Storing your unit.........................................95
Winterizing ........................................95
Air Pressure (all models) ................................95
Water Heater Bypass with Antifreeze .........................96
Storage Checklist .....................................97
Index .............................................99
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