Jayco EAGLE FW 2020 User manual

Owner’s Manual
0283662.2020
2020
Fifth Wheel Towables
FW, FW HT and FW HTX

Recycled
Conserved
Saved
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.
•7,192 tons of wood
•2,354 tons of scrap metal
•1,428 tons of cardboard and paper
•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.
•60,900 mature trees.
•Enough landll airspace to meet the annual disposal needs
of a community of 44,683 people.
2020 Jayco Eagle FW
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 RV’s using
fewer natural resources. Already, our initiative has created signicant impact.
As of 2014 our company has:

Table of Contents

Factory Tours 11
Options and Equipment 11
Dealer Responsibility 11
Customer Relations 11
To Contact Us 13
About This Manual 13
Warranty Packet 14
Safety Alerts 14
Reporting Safety Defects 15
Customer Responsibility 16
Change Of Address/Ownership 16
Suggestions For Obtaining Service 16
Obtaining Service For Separately Warranted Items 17
Obtaining Service At Our Customer Service Facility 17
Parts and Accessories 17

Secondary Means of Escape (Exit Window) 23
Exit Window Label
Fire Safety 24
Fire Extinguisher 24
Smoke Alarm 25
Combination Carbon Monoxide /Propane Alarm 26
Formaldehyde 29
Extended Or Full Time Usage 29
Cold Weather Usage 30
Condensation 30

Tow Vehicle 31
Vehicle Labels 31
Weight Terms 31
Weight and Capacity Labels 31
OCCC Label (yellow)
Federal Certication Label
Tire and Loading Information
Loading Your Recreation Vehicle 33
Cargo CarryingAccessory Receiver (if so equipped) 33
Rear Bumper 34
Fifth Wheel Pin Box (customer supplied) 34
Fifth Wheel Pin Box 35
Fifth Wheel Pin Box Height 35
Fifth Wheel Hitching Procedure 35
Wire Harness/Connector Plug 36
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle and RV 36

Towing 39
RV Brake System 39
Electric Brakes 40
Brake Controller (customer supplied) 40
Travel Trailer Breakaway Switch 40
Hydraulic Brakes (if so equipped) 41
Disc Brakes (if so equipped) 41
Towing Behind Your RV 41

Table of Contents
Factory Installed Hitch Reciever (if so equipped) 42
Entrance Door Step(s) 44
Stowable Entrance Door Step (if so equipped) 44
Entrance Door 45
Rear Backup Camera Prep 46
Campsite Hook-Up 46
LCI 3.0 Leveling System (if so equipped) 46
Auto Leveling Touch Pad 48
OneControl Touch Panel 49
OneControl Touch Panel
Linc Remote Control 50
Linc Remote
Troubleshooting 50
Stabilizer Jacks 51
Manual Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped) 51
Electric Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped) 51
Emergency Stopping 52
Emergency Towing 52
Wheel Lugs 53
Wheel Lug Nut Diagrams 53
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Values 54
Tires 55
Changing A Tire 57
Spare Tire Carrier (if so equipped) 58
Hoist Mount 58
Bracket Mount Travel Position
Hoist Mount Travel Position
Bumper Mount: 59
Bumper Mount
Crank Access Port
Setting Up Your Recreation Vehicle 60
Travel Trailer Set Up 60
Fifth Wheel Set Up 60
Awnings (if so equipped) 60
Awning Care 61
Electric Patio Awning With Remote Control 61
In Motion Detector (if so equipped) 61

Electric Slide Room(s) (if so equipped) 63
General Slideout Operation 63
Slideout Overlap-Outside
General Slideout Troubleshooting Checklist 64
Flush Floor Slideout 64
Schwintek In-Wall Slideout System 66
Error Codes 69
Norco Slideout System 69
Norco Slideout Manual Operation 70
Power Gear Slideout System 70
Fig.1 Slideout Controller
Power Gear Slim Rack Slideout System 72
Operating the Slideout 72
Power Gear Ram Slideout System 76

Table of Contents

The Electrical System 79
In Case Of An Electrical Fire 79
Command Center 80
Command Center Panel
Command Center Panel w/Switch Modules
GFCI Receptacle 81
LCI One Control® System 81
5-Way and 8-Way Power Remote (if so equipped) 83
Testing the Campsite Power Connection 87
Connecting the Power Cord 87
Inverter (if so equipped) 88
Power Converter 89
Converter with Charge Wizard (if so equipped) 91
12-Volt DC System 91
12-Volt Fuse Panel 91
Auxiliary Battery (customer supplied) 92
Replacing a Fuse 92
12-Volt DC Outlet 92
Dry Camping 93
Replacement and Maintenance 93
Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (customer supplied) 93
Battery Disconnect Switch (if so equipped) 93
Load Center 94
Battery Disconnect Switches
120-Volt Circuit Breakers 94
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings 96
120-Volt (30 AMP) AC System (if so equipped) 97
30-amp Power Cord (if so equipped) 97
120-Volt (50 AMP) AC System (if so equipped) 98
Calculating 30 AMP Electrical Load (if so equipped) 98
50-AMP Power Cord (if so equipped) 99
Calculating 50 AMP Electrical Load (if so equipped) 99
Solar Prep (if so equipped) 100
Replacing Light Bulbs 100
Solar Plug

Exhaust Gas Fumes 101
Propane Gas System 101
Propane Gas Container 102
Servicing or Filling 103
“Shut o for re-fueling” Label
“Do not ll to more than 80%” Label
LP Gas Container Overll 104
Maintenance 104
Propane Cylinder Recertication 104
Hoses, Pipes, Tubes and Fittings 104
Propane Regulator 105
Propane Use and Safety 106
Propane Leak Test 106
Using the Propane System 106
Propane System Label
Cooking With Propane Gas 107
Cooking / Comfort Heating Label

Table of Contents
Calculating Propane Gas Usage 107
Traveling With Propane 108
Installing Propane Cylinder(s) 108
Refueling Warning Label
Single Cylinder
Main Supply Hose
Double Cylinder
Two Propane Cylinders

Plumbing System 111
Plumbing System Maintenance 111
Monitor Panel 111
Operation 111
Monitor Panel
Fresh Water System 112
Command Center
Water Pressure Regulator (customer supplied) 113
Fresh Water Holding Tank 113
12-Volt Water Pump and Switch 113
Draining the Fresh Water System 114
Exterior Fresh Water Drain
Low Point Drains
Utility Center – 2 Valves (6 In 1) 115
Sanitizing the Plumbing System 119
Winterizing (with Utility Center) 122
Air Pressure Method 123
Winterizing with Antifreeze Method 124
Nautilus P2.5 Uni-Dock Utility Center 126
Winterizing the Plumbing System 133
Winterize with Air Pressure 134
Winterize the Black Tank Flush 135
Draining the Spray Port 136
Winterizing the Spray Port with Antifreeze 136
Winterize with Antifreeze Method 136
Water Heater 139
Gas/Electric DSI Tank (Storage) Water Heater System (if so equipped) 139
Anode Rod Replacement Chart
Outside Shower (if so equipped) 143
Faucets 144
Bathroom Tub / Shower 144
Black/Grey Water System and Tanks 145
Black and Grey Tank Drains 146
Macerator Pump System (if so equipped) 147
Black/Grey Tank Drain and Valves
Black Tank Flush (if so equipped) 149
Tank Flush Inlet
Black Tank Flush (if so equipped) 150
Tank Heaters (if so equipped) 151
Toilet 152
Spray Port (if so equipped) 153

Table of Contents

Air Conditioner 155
Roof Mount (if so equipped) 155
Wall Mount (if so equipped) 155
Heat Pump Operation (if so equipped) 155
Power Roof Vent (if so equipped) 155
Attic Fan Control
Ceiling Fan (if so equipped) 156
Furnace 156
Fireplace (if so equipped) 157

Microwave 159
Cooking Safety 159
In Case Of a Grease Fire 159
Cooktops: Range and Oven (if so equipped) 160
Electric Drop-In Cooktops (if so equipped) 160
Cooking with Propane (if so equipped) 160
Gas Drop-In Cooktops (if so equipped) 161
Kitchen Range and Oven (if so equipped) 161
Oven (if so equipped) 161
Gas BBQ Grill (if so equipped) 162
Gas Grill and Mounting
Bracket on Support Rail
Attaching the “Quick Coupler” Connection 163
Quick Connect Coupler
Range Hood (if so equipped) 164
Refrigerator 164
Cleaning the Interior 165
Cleaning the Exterior 166
Washer/Dryer Prep (if so equipped) 166
Vacuum Systems (if so equipped) 166
Dryer Vent Label
Water Heater – See Plumbing Section 167
Outside Kitchen (if so equipped) 167
Quick Connect Coupler
Exterior Refrigerator 168
LP Gas Grill (if so equipped) 168

HDTVAntenna/Satellite System(s) 171
HDTVAntenna (if so equipped) 171
Antenna Power Supply (if so equipped) 171
Antenna Power Supply
Satellite (if so equipped) 171

Cleaning The Interior 173
Window Treatments 173
Cabinetry and Tables 174
Interior Wall Panel 174
Quik Panel Wall Panels (if so equipped) 174
ABS Plastics 175
Sofa and Dinette 175
Hide-A-Bed Sofa or Sofa Sleeper 175

Jack Knife Sofa 175
Trifold Sofa 175
Cube Sofa 176
Booth Dinette (if so equipped) 176
Free-Standing Table and Chairs (if so equipped) 176
Pantry or Hutch (if so equipped) 177
Countertops 177
Laminate Countertops (if so equipped) 177
Solid Surface Countertops (if so equipped) 177
Flooring 178
Carpet 178
Vinyl Flooring 178
Murphy Bed (if so equipped) 178
Bed Storage 181
Prop Rod (if so equipped) 181
Gas Struts (if so equipped) 182
Loft Sleeping Area (if so equipped) 182
Bunk Beds (if so equipped) 183
Bunk Bed Ladder (if so equipped) 183

Cleaning the Exterior 185
Frame 187
E-Z Lube or Super-LubeAxle (if so equipped) 187
Exterior Roof and Sidewall Vents 188
Windows 188
Exterior Ladder (if so equipped) 188
Sealants 189
Fifth Wheels - Sealant Diagram 190

Travel Checklist 191
RV Storage 192

Featured Components Quick Reference Chart 195
Vehicle Maintenance Record 197
Ownership Notication 198