Jayco ESCAPADE 2004 User manual

Where Tradition
and Innovation
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Type C Motorhome
Owner’s Manual
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yWARNING: Read all instructions in manual before using your camper.
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
components. Nothing in this manual creates any warranty, either expressed or
implied. The only warranty offered by Jayco, Inc. is as set forth in the limited warranty
applicable to this vehicle.
The owner’s failure to provide required service and/or maintenance could result in the
loss of warranty. The owner should review Jayco’s limited warranty and the limited
warranties of all other manufacturers offering them that are applicable to this vehicle.
Instructions are included in the manual for operating various components which are
optional on some vehicles. In addition, the owner should refer to individual
manufacturer’s operating instructions contained in the owner’s packet.
©2001 Jayco, Inc. LITHO U.S.A. 09/03** 03-2**MY04 PART NO. 0500742

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 . . . 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)
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction To RV Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Welcome . ...........................................1
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2
Safety in Using LP Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............2
Electrical System Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............3
Safety When Emergency Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........3
Additional Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............3
Insurance . ...........................................4
Extended Use ..........................................4
Cold Weather Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............4
Condensation ..........................................4
Chapter 2 Obtaining Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....5
Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............7
Basic Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....7
Dealer . ...........................................8
Factory. ...........................................8
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............8
Owner's Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............8
Chapter 3 Operating and Using Your Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........9
Weights and Cargo Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....9
Hitch - See Chapter 7 "Options" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................12
Loading Cargo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............12
Weighing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................13
Tires ..............................................14
Wheel Lugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................15
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........15
Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................15
TV Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................16
Raising Antenna to Operating Position . . . . . . ....................16
To Test System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........16
Lowering Antenna to Travel Position . . . . . . . ....................16
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . ...............................16
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......17
Driving . ...........................................17
Carbon Monoxide Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........17
Procedures to Take During an Alarm . . . . . . . ....................18
Emergency Exit Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................18
Setup for camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........19
Storing Your Motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................20
Chapter 4 The Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................21
Plumbing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........21
City Water Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................21
Tanks . ...........................................22
12-Volt Demand Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................22
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Faucets ...........................................22
Outside Shower (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............23
Sanitizing the Potable Water System . . . . . . . . . ..................23
Bath and Shower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........25
To Empty the Water System . . . . . . . . ........................25
Sanitation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............26
Toilets ...........................................26
Operating Instructions - Aqua Magic® 4 . . . . . . . ..................26
Toilet Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................26
Vents . . . . ........................................26
Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............27
Using Toilet and Tank System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........27
Sewage Tank Preparation . . . . . . . . ........................27
Gray Water Holding Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............28
Draining the Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Winterizing Your Motorhome . . . . . . . . ........................29
Using the Water System During Freezing Weather. . . . . . . . ..............29
The LP Fuel System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........30
LP Container ........................................30
Fuel Distribution Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............32
Checking for Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................34
LP Gas Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................35
LP Detector ..........................................35
Operation..........................................35
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........35
Alarm ..........................................36
Procedures to Take During an Alarm. . . . . . . . ..................36
Alarm Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............36
Malfunction Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............36
Low Power Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................36
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............37
General ...........................................37
Power Center ........................................37
120-Volt AC System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................37
AC Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............38
Consumption of 120-Volt Energy . . . . . . . . . ..................38
12-Volt DC (Direct Current) System . . . . . . . . . ..................39
120-Volt AC/12-Volt DC Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........40
Batteries, Chassis and Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Lights. . . . ........................................42
Fuse Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........43
Generator (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............43
Changes, Modifications and Additions . . . . . . . . ..................43
Chapter 5 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............44
General . . . . ........................................44
For Your Safety (Read Before Operating) . . . . . . . ..................44
Furnace . . . . ........................................45
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................45
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To Turn Off Gas to Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................46
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . ...............................46
Ducting and Return Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........46
Range and oven operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................46
Top Burner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................47
Oven Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............49
Water heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................51
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................51
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................52
Operating Instructions For Units With Electric Element . . . . . . . ..........53
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................56
About Your Refrigerator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................57
Model N611 . . . . . . . . . ...............................60
Model N821 (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................61
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............61
Monitor Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............63
Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . ...............................64
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................64
Chapter 6 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................65
Exterior . ...........................................65
Roof . ...........................................65
Fiberglass Sidewalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................65
Doors, Extrusions, Windows & Vents . . . . . . . ....................66
Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......67
Front Axle Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................67
Inspection Points for Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................68
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................69
Furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......69
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . ...............................71
Range and Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............74
Toilet . ...........................................76
Faucets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......76
Maintenance of Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................77
Draining and Storage of Water Heater. . . . . . . ....................77
Winterizing Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................78
Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............78
Carbon Monoxide Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................79
Smoke Alarm. . . . . . . . . ...............................80
Battery Replacement - Smoke Alarm. . . . . . ....................80
Window Treatments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................81
Shower Curtain and Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................81
Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................81
Cushions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................81
Paneling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................81
Vinyl Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............81
Bathroom Tubs and Lavatory Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........82
Hardware and Sink or Shower Fixtures . . . . . . ....................82
Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................82
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Counter Top ........................................82
Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................83
Chapter 7 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............85
Generator ...........................................85
General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . ........................86
Fuel Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................86
“Genset” Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................87
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........87
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................88
”Genset” Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............89
Restarting a Stalled “Genset” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............91
Resetting Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............91
Varying Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............91
Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................92
Electric Door Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........93
Operating the Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............93
Heated Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................94
Hitch. . . ...........................................94
Tire Changing ........................................95
Versa-Liner® wheel liners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............95
Spare Tire Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............96
Television ...........................................96
Chapter 8 Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............97
Transferable Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . ........................97
Limited Warranty Transfer Application . . . . . . . . . ..................99
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION TO RV OWNERSHIP
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing your Jayco Recreation Vehicle and welcome to the world of recreation
vehicle travel. Your purchase of a Jayco RV allows you to enter this unique world of camping and
leisure in a grand style. Your Jayco RV has been designed and engineered to offer you many
comforts of home that will make your camping experience as enjoyable as possible. Jayco
recreation vehicles are designed, constructed and intended to be used as temporary living
quarters for recreational, camping and travel uses, all as defined in the bylaws of the
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. Our recreation vehicles are not intended for the
hauling of cargo.
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 RV 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.
The information in this manual reflects the most current available to us at the time of publication. If
you find the components in your recreation vehicle vary significantly from what is described in this
manual, please disregard that section and follow the instructions provided by that particular
component manufacturer. You should carefully read and understand this owner’s manual which is
a supplement to various other instructions supplied by the manufacturers of separately warranted
products.
Keep this owner’s manual in your recreation 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. If you have questions that are not
adequately answered by this manual or other booklets, consult your dealer. If he cannot
satisfactorily answer your questions, he will call our staff or refer you to us for help.
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 Recreation
Vehicles – Installation of Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Systems.” The Recreation 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 maintenance is important for the continuation of safe and trouble-free operation.
Camping is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors with your friends and family. Please
remember to tread lightly on our beautiful land and leave only your footprints so that others may
enjoy nature as much as you did.
The Jayco Family
Jayco, Inc.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The terms NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING have specific meanings in this manual.
ANOTE provides additional information to make a step or procedure easier or clearer.
Disregarding a NOTE could cause inconvenience, but would not be likely to cause damage or
personal injury.
ACAUTION emphasizes areas where equipment damage could result. Disregarding a CAUTION
could cause permanent mechanical damage. However, personal injury is unlikely.
AWARNING emphasizes areas where personal injury or even death could result from failure to
follow instructions properly. Mechanical damage may also occur.
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash, injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Jayco, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Jayco, Inc.
NHTSA Customer Relations Dept.
U.S. Department of Transportation Jayco Incorporated
Washington, D.C. 20590 P.O. Box 460, Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone] or 1-574-825-0608
Washington, D.C. Area: 368-0123 Business Hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon.–Fri. EST
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the NHTSA Hotline.
Safety in Using LP Gas
You should check for leaks at the connections on the LP gas system soon after purchase and initial
filling of LP 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
with a soapy water solution, which does not contain ammonia or chlorine, applied to the outside
of the gas piping connections: the soap will 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 an authorized dealer’s service department to make the necessary tests and repairs.
ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE PERFORMED TESTS FOR
LEAKAGE, THIS CHECK IS RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE VIBRATION
ENCOUNTERED DURING TRAVEL.
As LP gas is heavier than air, leaking gas tends to flow to low places which will sometimes pocket
in low areas, such as the motorhome floor. LP 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 the LP gas turned off during refueling of tow vehicles. Some states
prohibit gas appliances to be operated during travel, especially in underground tunnels.
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Never allow LP gas tanks to be filled above the liquid capacity indicated on the tank. If a LP gas
tank 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 tank placed in 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 appliances yourself. If you wish to make
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.
yWARNING: Do not use an adapter, cheater, or extension cord that will break the
continuity of the grounding circuit connected to the third pin. NEVER remove the
grounding pin to connect a non-grounded, two-prong receptacle. Any deviation from
this will potentially cause a fire from overheating.
Safety When Emergency Stopping
Pull off the roadway as far as possible for emergency situations and turn on the vehicular hazard
warning flashers. If necessary, display your road flags and/or reflective triangular highway
warning devices.
NOTE: Always carry road flags and/or reflective triangular highway warning devices to
be displayed when necessary.
Additional Safety Considerations
yWARNING: For traveling safety, it is extremely important to read and understand
the towing, hitching and loading cargo information provided in Chapter 3. If you do
not understand the information provided, please consult your dealer or Jayco owner
representative.
•Sanitize the fresh water supply system periodically (see sanitizing instructions).
•Prevent water connection fittings from coming in contact with the ground or drain hose to
reduce chance of contamination.
•Enlist services of a qualified or certified RV technician to repair and maintain gas or electrical
appliances.
•Always have a serviceable fire extinguisher placed in an easily accessible location.
•Ensure that tires are in good condition and properly inflated. Proper inflation should be
monitored closely. Neglecting to do so could result in overheating of a tire, which could result
in a blowout.
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•Check and tighten wheel lugs regularly, according to your chassis owner’s manual
recommendations.
•Check brakes in a safe area - not while traveling a busy highway.
•Before leaving a camp area, ensure that the 120-volt electrical cord is properly stored.
•Observe the warning labels attached to your vehicle concerning LP gas, water, electricity and
loading.
•Observe the maintenance chart in Chapter 7 related to your respective vehicle.
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 obtaining appropriate insurance for your protection or you may check with the company which
provides your automobile insurance.
EXTENDED USE
This motorhome has been built for enjoyment in a recreational manner. It is not intended to be used
as full-time living quarters.
#CAUTION: Continuous living in your motorhome could cause accelerated wear and
damage to components.
COLD WEATHER USE
• Proper care should be taken with the fresh water and draining systems to avoid freezing
problems. Consult your local dealer or RV supply house for additional material.
• Adequate gas and electrical supply is needed along with protection from possible freeze-ups
on the gas regulator.
•During cold weather usage, ventilation or the addition of a dehumidifier may be required to
reduce condensation. Reference "Condensation."
CONDENSATION
Condensation is a natural phenomenon. The amount of condensation will vary with the climate
conditions, particularly the relative humidity. Condensation occurs because there is water vapor
present in the air, which each of us adds by breathing, bathing and cooking. The water vapor
collects where there is available air space, and when the temperature reaches the 'dew point' the
water vapor in the air condenses and changes to liquid form. Most people have experienced a
similar phenomenon when moisture forms on kitchen windows and bathroom mirrors during cool
weather.
Proper ventilation and, if needed, the use of a dehumidifier will assist in controlling the
condensation. Many RV and marine dealers carry small dehumidifiers especially sized for
recreation use. Condensation causes dampness, mildew, staining and if allowed to continue at high
levels will cause damage to the motorhome.
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Chapter 2
OBTAINING SERVICE
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Obtaining Service 5

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SERVICE PROCEDURES
Basic Service Procedures
We are interested in your satisfaction. Only by having your complete confidence and satisfaction
with our product and its service can we assure our continued success as manufacturers of
recreation 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
Independent Jayco dealer will cordially assist you in providing service maintenance, selection of
options and instructions concerning the operation of your vehicle.
If you have a problem with service, please follow these instructions in sequence.
1. Contact your selling dealer's service department for an appointment. Describe to the
best of your knowledge the nature of the problem.
2. Contact the owner or General Manager of the dealership should the initial attempt fail with
the service department.
3. If further assistance is needed contact:
Customer Relations Dept.
Jayco Incorporated, Motorized Division
P.O. Box 460
Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: [phone] or 1-574-825-0608
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 EST
Give all the above information as requested along with the serial number of the vehicle in question
and we will make every attempt to resolve your repair needs. It is important that you contact
your selling dealer before calling Jayco. In most cases, the dealer can provide the service you
require.
If you are traveling and are unable to locate an Independent Jayco dealer, or an authorized dealer
for the component needing service, please call our customer service office at 1-877-825-4782 or
1-574-825-0608 or contact your selling dealer for assistance.
NOTE: Service at a non-authorized Jayco dealer should have prior authorization. You
will be asked to return any mechanical parts replaced before reimbursement
consideration is made. Unauthorized or improper repairs may void the warranty
on that component.
Please keep your owner's manual, your copy of your warranty registration form and any
other related papers in your RV.
Please bear in mind that most problems arise from misunderstandings concerning warranty
coverage and service. In most instances, you will be referred to the dealer level and your repair
needs will be resolved at the dealer's facilities.
CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW NOTICE: If you have determined that your vehicle has
non-conformities under the California Lemon Law, you must provide written notice of
the claimed defects directly to Jayco, Middlebury, Indiana at the address for warranty
service, and permit Jayco to perform a final repair attempt.
Obtaining Service 7

Dealer
Your Independent Jayco dealer has inspected and serviced your new Jayco RV. He is authorized to
service and maintain your motorhome as needed. All warranty repairs are to be performed by the
selling dealer unless Jayco gives prior approval.
Some RV dealers may be authorized service centers for certain manufacturers of products
warranted separately. Check with your dealer before contacting others to reduce delays. If your
Jayco dealer is not an authorized service center for the product in question, he can assist you in
obtaining authorized service.
Factory
A factory service department is operated at our Middlebury, Indiana, manufacturing facility. If
your Jayco RV is in need of repairs and your dealer recommends that the factory make the
necessary repairs, it may be returned to our plant upon following these procedures:
1. You or your dealer must make an appointment prior to returning it to the factory service
department.
2. All transportation costs are the responsibility of the owner. You may need to arrange for
alternative accommodations for some types of repairs. Please be prepared accordingly.
Parts
Parts are available at most Jayco dealerships or your dealer can order parts for you as needed. All
retail parts inquiries should be routed through your dealer. If you are unable to find a dealer in
your local area, contact our Customer Service Department at 1-877-825-4782 or 1-574-825-0608
and we will assist you in providing parts through an authorized dealer.
Owner's Responsibility
As a new owner of a Jayco recreation vehicle, you are responsible for regular and proper
maintenance. This will help you prevent conditions arising from neglect that are not covered
by your Jayco Limited Warranty.
Maintenance service should be performed in accordance with this owner's manual and any other
applicable manuals.
As the owner, it is your responsibility and obligation to return the RV to an authorized dealer for
repairs and service. Reference your Limited Warranty for additional information. Because the
authorized dealer where you purchased your RV is responsible for its servicing before delivery and
has an interest in your continued satisfaction, we recommend that inspection, warranty and
maintenance services be performed by the dealership.
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Chapter 3
OPERATING AND USING YOUR MOTORHOME
Your motorhome has been designed and built to give you maximum comfort in a camping or
recreational setting. Operating your motorhome may be a new experience for you. Use extra
caution in turning corners, climbing hills, stopping and other traffic conditions until you become
familiar and comfortable with its operation and handling.
WEIGHTS AND CARGO CAPACITY
Under the present standards it is very important to provide an owner of a motorhome with the most
accurate weight information available for safety reasons.
Located on the post of the driver's door is a "Federal Certification" label supplying a portion of this
information.
yWARNING: Your recreation vehicle’s load capacity is designed by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading the vehicle. Do
not exceed your gross vehicle weight capacity and ensure you are loading the vehicle
as evenly as you can for the best possible handling. Ensure heavy items are secured so
they do not shift during travel.
There are weight terms an owner needs to be aware of, understand and realize the importance when
operating a motorhome. These terms are described on the next page on the motorhome weight
information label. The completed label is found inside the motorhome, typically inside the base
kitchen cupboard on the cabinet door.
Another important weight term to be aware of is the GAWR, meaning the "Gross Axle Weight
Rating." This equals the maximum weight which may be placed on an axle assembly. In addition,
the GVWR equals the maximum weight of your motorhome at any given time when traveling or
camping.
Operating and Using Your Motorhome 9
JAYCO, INC.
MANUFACTURED BY:
FABRIQUÉ PAR:
INC. VEHICLE MFG. BY:
VÉHICULE FABRIQUÉ PAR:
GVWR/PNBV: KG V.I.N./N.I.V.
DATE
GAWR/PNBE: KG
FRONT/DEVANT
INT./CENTRAL
REAR/ARRIÉRE
SIZE/DIMENSION
TIRE/PNEU RIMS/JANTE
PRESS./COLD INFL.
PRESS.DE GONFL. À
PSI/LPC KPA
TYPE OF VEHICLE/TYPE DE VÉHICULE: MOTOR HOME/AUTOCARAVANE
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE/VÉHICULE DE TOURISME À USAGES MULTIPLES
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE
U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARDS AND STANDARDS PRESCRIBED UNDER
THE CANADIAN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
REGULATIONS EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
CE VÉHICULE CONFORME À TOUTES LES
NORMES QUI LUI SONT APPLICABLES EN
VERTU DU REGLÈMENT SUR LA
SÉCURITÉ DES VÉHICULES AUTOMOBILE
DU CANADA EN VIGUER À LA DATE SA
FABRICATION CI-DESSUS.
FROID
Fig. 3-1

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MOTORHOME WEIGHT INFORMATION
SERIAL # MODEL
GVWR (GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING) MEANS THE MAXIMUM
PERMISSIBLE WEIGH OF THIS FULLY LOADED MOTORHOME.
UVW (UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT) MEANS THE WEIGHT OF THIS
MOTORHOME AS MANUFACTURED AT THE FACTORY WITH FUEL
ENGINE OIL, AND COOLANTS.
SCWR (SLEEPING CAPACITY WEIGHT RATING) MEANS THE DESIGNATED
NUMBER OF SLEEPING POSITIONS MULTIPLIED BY 154 LBS (70 KG).
GCC (GROSS CARRYING CAPACITY) MEANS THE MAXIMUM CARRYING
CAPACITY OF THIS MOTORHOME. THE GCC IS EQUAL TO THE GVWR
MINUS UVW. THE GCC WILL BE REDUCED BY THE WEIGHT OF FRESH
WATER, OR OTHER TANKS, LP-GAS, OCCUPANTS, PERSONAL ITEMS,
OR DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORIES.
CCC (CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY) IS EQUAL TO GVWR MINUS EACH OF
THE FOLLOWING: UVW, FULL FRESH WATER (POTABLE), WATER WEIGHT
(INCLUDING THE WATER HEATER), FULL LP-GAS WEIGHT AND SCWR.
GCWR (GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING) MEANS THE VALUE SPECIFIED
BY THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER AS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
WEIGHT OF THIS MOTORHOME WITH ITS TOWED TRAILER OR TOWED
VEHICLE. THE GCWR IS NOT AN INDICATION OF BRAKING CAPACITY
FOR THIS MOTORHOME.
The GCWR of this motorhome is Lbs.
Lbs.
(
(kg. )
kg. )
The maximum allowable hitch weight is
CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY (CCC) COMPUTATION
GVWR
LBS.
LBS. LBS.
(KG.)
(KG.) (KG.)
MINUS UVW (APPROXIMATE)
GCC OF THIS MOTORHOME
ADDED WEIGHT ADJUSTED CCC
GCC
MINUS FRESH WATER WEIGHT OF
46 GAL. @ 8.33 LBS./GAL.
MINUS LP-GAS WEIGHT OF
13 GAL. @ 4.24 LBS./GAL.
MINUS
MINUS
MINUS
MINUS
OCCUPAMTS @
154 LBS./PERSON = SCWR
OCCUPANTS @ 154 LBS/PERSON
OCCUPANTS @ 154 LBS/PERSON
OCCUPANTS @ 154 LBS/PERSON
*DEALER INSTALLED EQUIPMENT AND TOWED VEHICLE TONGUE WEIGHT
WILL REDUCE THE CCC.
CONSULT OWNER MANUAL(S) FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS
AND TOWING G
U
IDELINES.
Fig. 3-2

#CAUTION: We recommend weighing your motorhome when it's completely loaded.
Follow the GVWR guidelines. DO NOT exceed the GVWR. Refer to the weighing
instructions on the following pages
yWARNING: The actual weight of the vehicle, passengers, all options, liquids and your
personal cargo is important for you to know so you do not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating of the motorhome. The volume of space available for storage may exceed
the amount of available cargo capacity. Large storage compartments have been
designed to accommodate normal camping items, such as lawn chairs, portable grill,
sporting goods (fishing poles, golf clubs), which are bulky, but not necessarily heavy.
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR - This means you must weigh your vehicle as
loaded for your normal travel to determine the actual weight. If you exceed the
GVWR, you MUST remove items from the motorhome, or drain liquids, then
re-weigh the vehicle to ensure you have achieved a safe weight. Never travel with full
gray or black holding tanks. This not only wastes gas, but depending upon the location
of the tank, can affect handling characteristics. Weight labels are posted inside a
cabinet door inside all Jayco RV's so you can make a decision before you buy about
how much cargo capacity is important for you personally.
yWARNING: DO NOT overload your motorhome. Overloading either the front axle,
rear axle or behind the rear axle may result in adverse handling characteristics and
damage to the chassis. Follow the GVWR when loading your vehicle for safety.
Operating and Using Your Motorhome 11

HITCH - SEE CHAPTER 7 "OPTIONS"
Your motorhome is designed to be a recreation vehicle, however it does have towing capabilities
as well as limitations. A class 3 hitch receiver is available with a 3,500# (1588 kilograms) gross
weight capacity. A variety of extender bars of different ratings are available. Remember the limit
of weight on the hitch and chassis.
The above warning label (Fig. 3-3) is attached to the exterior of your motorhome near the hitch
receiver bar and in the interior adjacent to or immediately below the RVIA Weight Information
Label. This is typically on the inside of the kitchen cabinet door. For your safety, please review
and understand all towing and braking capacities of your vehicle. For added information, consult
with your chassis dealer or manufacturer.
LOADING CARGO
yWARNING: For traveling safety, it is important to make sure the tie down straps are
secured on all appliances such as the television, coffee maker, etc. Vibration caused
during travel will move the appliances creating the potential for them to fall out of
their cabinets possibly causing injury.
The loading of travel and camping equipment along with food and liquids requires careful
consideration. Lightweight and bulky items such as paper products, bedding, and clothes should be
stored in overhead cabinets. Heavy items such as cooking equipment should be placed in lower
cabinets. Canned food should be in a pantry, if so equipped, or in lower cabinets. Heavy items
should be secured to avoid shifting during travel. Keep heavy items in front of the rear axle as too
much weight behind the axle can affect steering conditions.
Distributing weight throughout the motorhome will enable the unit to handle and perform well
during travel.
When you are finished loading the motorhome, weigh the vehicle. See the next section for
weighing instructions.
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WARNING
!
YOUR MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS RATED FOR TOWING OPERATION AT GVWR NOT GCWR. CONSULT YOUR
CHASSIS OWNER’S MANUAL(S) FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS AND TOWING GUIDELINES. THE
BRAKING CAPACITY OF YOUR MOTORHOME IS NOT NECESSARILY AS GREAT AS THE TOWING CAPACITY.
SEPARATE BRAKING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE USED FOR CONTROL OF A TOWED VEHICLE, (AUTO, TRAILER,
BOAT, ETC.), BEHIND THE MOTORHOME. IF THE TOWED BEHICLE MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM WEIGHT
AS DETERMINED BY THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER, (THIS MINIMUM WEIGHT RATING WILL VARY BY CHASSIS
AND CHASSIS MANUFACTURER), CONTACT YOUR CHASSIS DEALER OR MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE IN
DETERMINING WHETHER A SEPARATE BRAKING SYSTEM IS RECOMMENDED AND WHAT LIMITS THERE ARE
FOR YOUR TOWING COMBINATION AND TRAVELING SAFETY.
Fig. 3-3