Jayco JAY FEATHER Towables 2020 User manual

Owner’s Manual
0195624.2020
2020
Towables

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:
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 forAmericans 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 JayFeather

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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
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Secondary Means of Escape (Exit Window) 27
Exit Window Label
Fire Safety 28
Fire Extinguisher 28
Smoke Alarm 29
Combination Carbon Monoxide /Propane Alarm 30
Formaldehyde 33
Extended Or Full Time Usage 33
Cold Weather Usage 34
Condensation 34
Condensation - Tent Models Only 34
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Tow Vehicle 35
Vehicle Labels 35
Weight Terms 35
Weight and Capacity Labels 35
OCCC Label (yellow)
Federal Certication Label
Tire and Loading Information
Loading Your Recreation Vehicle 37
Cargo CarryingAccessory Receiver (if so equipped) 37
Rear Bumper 38
Travel Trailer Hitch (customer supplied) 38
Travel Trailer Hitch Weight 39
Travel Trailer Hitch Height & Hitch Ball 39
Travel Trailer Hitching Procedure 39
Travel Trailer Weight Distributing System (customer supplied) 40
Travel Trailer Sway Control (customer supplied) 40
Travel Trailer Safety Chains 40
Wire Harness/Connector Plug 41
Safety Chain Installation
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle and RV 42

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Towing 45
RV Brake System 45
Electric Brakes 46
Brake Controller (customer supplied) 46
Travel Trailer Breakaway Switch 46
Hydraulic Brakes (if so equipped) 47
Disc Brakes (if so equipped) 47
Towing Behind Your RV 47
Entrance Door Step(s) 48
Stowable Entrance Door Step (if so equipped) 48
Entrance Door 49
Rear Backup Camera Prep 50
Campsite Hook-Up 50
Stabilizer Jacks 50
Manual Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped) 51
Electric Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped) 51
Emergency Stopping 52
Emergency Towing 52
Wheel Lugs 52
Wheel Lug Nut Diagrams 53
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Values 54
Tires 55
Changing A Tire 57
Spare Tire Carrier (if so equipped) 57
Hoist Mount 57
Bracket Mount Travel Position
Hoist Mount Travel Position
Crank Access Port
Bumper Mount 59
Setting Up Your Recreation Vehicle 59
Travel Trailer Set Up 59
Fifth Wheel Set Up 59
Bumper Mount
Caring For The Tent 60
Seasoning the New Tent 60
Tent Set Up 60
Tent Maintenance 61
Setting Up The Front and Rear Beds 61
Awnings (if so equipped) 64
Awning Care 64
Electric Patio Awning with Remote Control 64
In Motion Detector (if so equipped) 64
Power Awnings (if so equipped) 65
Carefree® Longitude Awnings (if so equipped) 65
Carefree® Travel’r Awnings (if so equipped) 66
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Electric Slide Room(s) (if so equipped) 69
General Slideout Operation 69
Slideout Overlap-Outside
General Slideout Troubleshooting Checklist 70
Flush Floor Slideout 70
Schwintek In-Wall Slideout System 72
Error Codes 75

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Norco Slideout System 75
Norco Slideout Manual Operation 76
Power Gear Slideout System 76
Fig.1 Slideout Controller
Power Gear Slim Rack Slideout System 78
Operating the Slideout 78
Power Gear Ram Slideout System 83
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The Electrical System 85
In Case Of An Electrical Fire 85
Command Center 86
Command Center Panel
Command Center Panel W/Switch Modules
GFCI Receptacle 87
5-Way and 8-Way Power Remote (if so equipped) 87
Testing the Campsite Power Connection 90
Connecting the Power Cord 91
Power Converter 91
Converter with Charge Wizard (if so equipped) 92
12-Volt DC System 93
12-Volt Fuse Panel 93
Replacing a Fuse 93
Auxiliary Battery (customer supplied) 94
Dry Camping 94
12-Volt DC Outlet 94
Replacement and Maintenance 95
Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (customer supplied) 95
Battery Disconnect Switch (if so equipped) 95
Battery Disconnect Switches
Load Center 96
Typical Load Center Panel
120-Volt Circuit Breakers 96
Load Center Panel w/120 volt Main Breaker
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings 98
120-Volt (30 AMP)AC System (if so equipped) 99
120-Volt (50 AMP)AC System (if so equipped) 100
Solar Prep (if so equipped) 102
Solar Plug
Replacing Light Bulbs 102
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Exhaust Gas Fumes 103
Propane Gas System 103
Propane Gas Container 104
Servicing or Filling 105
“Shut o for re-fueling” Label
“Do not ll to more than 80%” Label
LP Gas Container Overll 106
Maintenance 106
Propane Cylinder Recertication 106
Hoses, Pipes, Tubes and Fittings 106
Propane Regulator 107

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Propane Use and Safety 108
Propane Leak Test 108
Using the Propane System 108
Propane System Label
Cooking With Propane Gas 109
Calculating Propane Gas Usage 109
Cooking / Comfort Heating Label
Traveling With Propane 110
Installing Propane Cylinder(s) 110
Refueling Warning Label
Single Cylinder
Main Supply Hose
Double Cylinder
Two Propane Cylinders
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Plumbing System 113
Plumbing System Maintenance 113
Monitor Panel 113
Operation 113
Monitor Panel
Fresh Water System 114
Command Center
Water Pressure Regulator (customer supplied) 115
Fresh Water Holding Tank 115
12-Volt Water Pump and Switch 115
Water Pump Switch (if so equipped) 115
Fresh Water Connections 116
City Water Fill with City Water Connection Label
Potable Water Label
Draining the Fresh Water System 117
Gravity Water Fill
Exterior Fresh Water Drain
Sanitizing/Winterizing the Plumbing System (No Utility Center) 118
Low Point Drains
How To Sanitize 119
Winterizing the Plumbing System 121
Water Heater Drain Plug Location
Water Heater 125
Operating Instructions 125
High Altitude Deration 127
Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve 127
Anode Rod Replacement Chart
Outside Shower (if so equipped) 128
Maintenance 128
Draining and Winterization 128
Faucets 129
Bathroom Tub / Shower 129
Black/Grey Water System and Tanks 130
Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks 131
Black and Grey Tank Drains 131
Black Tank Flush (if so equipped) 132
Black/Grey Tank Drain and Valves
Tank Flush Inlet
Toilet 133

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Air Conditioner 135
Roof Mount (if so equipped) 135
Wall Mount (if so equipped) 135
Heat Pump Operation (if so equipped) 135
Power Roof Vent (if so equipped) 135
Attic Fan Control
Furnace 136
Microwave 136
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Cooking Safety 137
In Case Of a Grease Fire 137
Cooking with Propane (if so equipped) 137
Cooktops: Range and Oven (if so equipped) 138
Electric Drop-In Cooktops (if so equipped) 138
Gas Drop-In Cooktops (if so equipped) 139
Kitchen Range and Oven (if so equipped) 139
Oven (if so equipped) 139
Gas BBQ Grill (if so equipped) 140
Gas Grill and Mounting
Bracket on Support Rail
Attaching the “Quick Coupler” Connection 141
Quick Connect Coupler
Range Hood (if so equipped) 142
Range Hood Vent
Refrigerator 142
Cleaning the Interior 143
Cleaning the Exterior 144
Water Heater – See Plumbing Section 144
Outside Kitchen (if so equipped) 144
Exterior Refrigerator 145
LP Gas Grill (if so equipped) 145
Quick Connect Coupler
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HDTVAntenna/Satellite System(s) 147
HDTVAntenna (if so equipped) 147
Antenna Power Supply (if so equipped) 147
Satellite (if so equipped) 147
Antenna Power Supply
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Cleaning The Interior 149
Window Treatments 149
Cabinetry and Tables 150
Interior Wall Panel 150
Quik Panel Wall Panels (if so equipped) 150
ABS Plastics 151
Sofa and Dinette 151
Hide-A-Bed Sofa or Sofa Sleeper 151
Jack Knife Sofa 151
Trifold Sofa 151
Cube Sofa 152
Booth Dinette (if so equipped) 152
Free-Standing Table and Chairs (if so equipped) 152

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Pantry or Hutch (if so equipped) 153
Countertops 153
Laminate Countertops (if so equipped) 153
Solid Surface Countertops (if so equipped) 153
Flooring 154
Carpet 154
Vinyl Flooring 154
Murphy Bed (if so equipped) 154
Unfolding the Sofa 155
Lowering the Murphy Bed 155
Storing the Murphy Bed 156
Bed Storage 157
Prop Rod (if so equipped) 157
Heated Bed Mats (if so equipped) 158
Gas Struts (if so equipped) 158
Bunk Beds (if so equipped) 159
Bunk Bed Ladder (if so equipped) 159
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Cleaning the Exterior 161
Frame 163
E-Z Lube or Super-LubeAxle (if so equipped) 163
Exterior Roof and Sidewall Vents 164
Windows 164
Exterior Ladder (if so equipped) 164
Sealants 165
Travel Trailers - Sealant Diagram 166
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Travel Checklist 167
RV Storage 168
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Featured Components Quick Reference Chart 171
Vehicle Maintenance Record 173
Ownership Notication 174