Jayco JAY SPORT 2018 User manual

Owner’sManual
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 0181064.2018
2018
CAMPING TRAILERS

2018 Jayco Camping Trailers RevA
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 fo 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 tha
year.
●60,900 mature trees.
●Enough landll airspace to meet the annual disposal
needs of a community of 44,683 people.

Table of Contents
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About This Manual 5
Warranty Packet 6
Safety Alerts 6
Reporting Safety Defects 7
Customer Responsibility 7
Change Of Address/Ownership 8
Suggestions For Obtaining Service 8
Obtaining Service For Separately Warranted Items 9
Obtaining Service At Our Customer Service Facility 9
Parts & Accessories 9
Notice To Jayco Dealers 17
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Secondary Means of Escape (Exit Window) 21
Fire Safety 21
Exit Window Label 21
Fire Extinguisher 22
Smoke Alarm 22
Combination Carbon Monoxide /Propane Alarm 24
Formaldehyde 27
Extended Or Full Time Usage 27
Cold Weather Usage 27
Condensation 28
Condensation - Tent Models Only 28
Bunk zipper shown open to allow air ow 28
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Tow Vehicle 29
Vehicle Labels 29
OCCC Label (yellow) 30
Federal Certication Label 30
Tire & Loading Information 30
Loading Your Recreation Vehicle 31
Exterior Accessories (Customer Supplied) 31
Rear Bumper 32
Camping Trailer Roof 32
Travel Trailer Hitch (Customer Supplied) 33
Wire Harness/Connector Plug 36
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV 36
7-way trailer plug- car end rear view 36
Towing 37
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Towing Behind Your RV 40
Entrance Door Step(s) 40
Entrance Door 40
Campsite Hook-Up 41
Stabilizer Jacks 42
Emergency Stopping 42
Emergency Towing 43
Wheel Lugs 43
Tires 45
Changing a Tire 47

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Spare Tire Carrier (If So Equipped) 48
Bracket mount travel position 48
Hoist mount travel position 48
Crank access port 48
Setting Up Your Recreation Vehicle 49
Bumper Mount 49
Caring For The Tent 50
Tent Set Up And Tear Down 52
Canopy (if so equipped) 62
Screen Room 66
Lifter System 68
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Slideout System not applicable for this product 69
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The Electrical System 71
In Case Of An Electrical Fire 71
Command Center 71
GFCI Receptacle 72
Command Center Panel 72
Command Center Panel 72
W/Switch Modules 72
Testing The Campsite Power Connection 73
Power Converter 74
12-Volt DC System 76
Auxiliary Battery (Customer Supplied) 77
Battery Disconnect Switches 78
Switch appearance may vary by model 78
Load Center 79
120-Volt Circuit Breakers 79
Typical Load Center Panel 79
Load Center Panel w/120 volt Main breaker – load center
appearance and conguration may vary by model 79
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings 80
120-Volt (30 AMP) AC System (If So Equipped) 81
Replacing Light Bulbs 83
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Exhaust Gas Fumes 85
Propane Gas System 85
Propane Use and Safety 90
Propane system label 90
Ensure a supply of fresh air (Canada units only) 91
Cooking / comfort heating label 91
Installing Propane Cylinder(s) 92
Refueling warning label 92
Single Cylinder 92
Main supply hose 93
Double Cylinder 93
Two propane cylinders 93
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Plumbing System 95
Fresh Water System 95
Fresh Water Connections 97
City Water Fill with City Water Connection label 97

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Sanitizing/Winterizing the Plumbing System 98
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Water heater drain plug location 102
Water Heater 103
Anode rod replacement chart 104
Outside Shower (If So Equipped) 106
Faucets 107
Bathroom Tub / Shower 107
Toilet (If So Equipped) 108
Grey Drains 108
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Air Conditioner Prep (If So Equipped) 109
Power Roof Vent (If So Equipped) 109
Furnace 109
Attic Fan Control 109
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Cooking Safety 111
Cooktops; Range & Oven (if so equipped) 111
Gas BBQ Grill (If So Equipped) 113
Bumper mounting bracket 113
Refrigerator 114
Quick connect coupler 114
Gas Grill & Mounting 114
Bracket on Support Rail 114
Water Heater – See Plumbing Section 116
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Cleaning The Interior 117
Pantry or Hutch (If So Equipped) 119
Countertops 119
Flooring 120
Heated Bed Mats (If So Equipped) 120
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Cleaning The Exterior 123
Frame 125
E-Z Lube or Super-LubeAxle (If So Equipped) 126
Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents 126
Sealants 126
Camping Trailer - Sealant Diagram 127
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Travel Checklist 129
RV Storage 130
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Featured Components Quick Reference Chart 133
Vehicle Maintenance Record 135

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Thismanualhasbeenprovidedbyyour recreational vehicle manufacturer forthesolepurpose
of providing instructions concerning the operation and maintenance of this recreational
vehicle. Nothing in this manual creates any warranty, either expressed or implied.
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Please review the limited warranty and the limited warranties that apply
to specic components oered with this vehicle.
Instructions are included in the manual for operating various components which are optional
on some RV’s or may not be available on your particular model. 
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manufacturer’s operating instructions contained in the owner’s packet.
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