Jayco Legacy Fifth Wheel 2009 User manual

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Fifth Wheel
Owner’s Manual
Model Year 2009

WARNING: Read all instructions in this manual and component
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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 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
that apply to specific components that are offered with 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.
©2009 Jayco, Inc. LITHO USA 01/09**09-1 Part #0198163.2009

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SECTION 1WARRANTY &SERVICE
About This Manual..............................................................................................................................1
The Warranty Packet..........................................................................................................................1
Safety Alerts........................................................................................................................................1
Reporting Safety Defects....................................................................................................................2
In the United States.......................................................................................................................2
In Canada......................................................................................................................................2
Manufacturing Process.......................................................................................................................2
Customer Responsibility.....................................................................................................................2
Dealer Responsibility..........................................................................................................................3
Suggestions for Obtaining Service......................................................................................................3
Customer Relations ............................................................................................................................4
Obtaining Emergency Warranty Repair..............................................................................................4
Obtaining Weekend or after business hours repair assistance......................................................5
Obtaining Service for Separately Warranted Items.............................................................................5
Obtaining Service at Entegra Coach...................................................................................................5
Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................5
Customer First Roadside Assistance..................................................................................................5
Second Owner....................................................................................................................................6
Customer Information Update Form ...................................................................................................7
Legacy Limited Warranty....................................................................................................................8
SECTION 2OCCUPANT SAFETY
Using the Internet..............................................................................................................................12
Emergency Weather Planning..........................................................................................................12
Repairing severe weather damage.............................................................................................12
Emergency Egress Window..............................................................................................................12
Fire Safety.........................................................................................................................................13
Fire Extinguisher...............................................................................................................................13
Operation ....................................................................................................................................13
Disposal ......................................................................................................................................14
Smoke Alarm ....................................................................................................................................14
How to test..................................................................................................................................14
Battery replacement....................................................................................................................14
Maintenance................................................................................................................................15
Carbon Monoxide Alarm...................................................................................................................15
How to test ...................................................................................................................................16
Battery replacement.....................................................................................................................16
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................16

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Propane Alarm..................................................................................................................................16
Testing the propane alarm...........................................................................................................17
RV storage...................................................................................................................................17
Fuel Safety........................................................................................................................................17
Security.............................................................................................................................................17
SECTION 3ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical System Precautions ..........................................................................................................19
In Case of an Electrical Fire..............................................................................................................19
240/120-volt AC System...................................................................................................................20
Circuit Breaker Panel........................................................................................................................20
Replacing a circuit breaker .........................................................................................................21
50-amp Power Cord..........................................................................................................................21
Connecting the Power Cord........................................................................................................21
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................21
Converter..........................................................................................................................................21
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................21
GFCI Receptacle Outlet....................................................................................................................22
Testing the GFCI outlets.............................................................................................................22
Exterior electrical receptacle.......................................................................................................22
Calculating Electrical Load ...............................................................................................................22
Generator..........................................................................................................................................23
Exhaust gas fumes .....................................................................................................................23
Generator prep............................................................................................................................23
12-volt DC System............................................................................................................................24
12-volt Battery Disconnect................................................................................................................24
Tow Vehicle Battery Isolator.............................................................................................................24
Auxiliary Battery................................................................................................................................24
Dry camping................................................................................................................................24
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................25
Replacement...............................................................................................................................25
Solar Panel .......................................................................................................................................25
12-volt Fuse Panel............................................................................................................................26
Replacing a fuse.........................................................................................................................26
Inverter..............................................................................................................................................26
12-volt DC Outlet ..............................................................................................................................27
SECTION 4PROPANE SYSTEM
Propane Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................29
Leak Testing the Propane System....................................................................................................29

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DOT Propane Cylinder......................................................................................................................30
Servicing or filling........................................................................................................................30
Installing a Propane Cylinder............................................................................................................31
Propane Container Overfill..........................................................................................................32
Inspection and maintenance.......................................................................................................32
Propane cylinder recertification...................................................................................................33
Propane Regulator............................................................................................................................33
Hoses, Pipes, Tubes & Fittings.........................................................................................................33
Using the Propane System...............................................................................................................34
Calculating Propane Usage..............................................................................................................34
Traveling with Propane.....................................................................................................................35
SECTION 5PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Plumbing System Maintenance ........................................................................................................37
Universal Docking Center.................................................................................................................37
Monitor Panel....................................................................................................................................37
Operation ....................................................................................................................................38
Pump switch................................................................................................................................38
Heater switch ..............................................................................................................................38
Maintenance................................................................................................................................38
City Water Fill....................................................................................................................................38
Hooking up to city water..............................................................................................................39
To disconnect..............................................................................................................................39
Water Purification System.................................................................................................................39
Replacing the water filter cartridge..............................................................................................39
Water filter bypass ......................................................................................................................39
Fresh Water Holding Tank................................................................................................................40
Filling the fresh water tank using city water ................................................................................40
To disconnect..............................................................................................................................40
Filling the fresh water tank using the country fill .........................................................................40
To disconnect..............................................................................................................................40
12-volt Water Pump & Switches .......................................................................................................41
Dry camping................................................................................................................................41
Maintenance................................................................................................................................41
Water Heater.....................................................................................................................................41
Odor from the hot water system..................................................................................................42
High altitude duration..................................................................................................................42
Pressure & temperature relief valve............................................................................................43
Anode rod protection...................................................................................................................43
Maintenance................................................................................................................................44
Draining the water heater............................................................................................................44
Water heater bypass...................................................................................................................44

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Faucets.............................................................................................................................................44
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................45
Sink...................................................................................................................................................45
Bathroom Shower or Tub..................................................................................................................45
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................45
Outside Shower ................................................................................................................................45
Draining the Fresh Water System.....................................................................................................46
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System...................................................................................................46
Winterizing the Fresh Water System ................................................................................................47
Black/Grey Water System.................................................................................................................48
Drain pipes..................................................................................................................................48
Vents...........................................................................................................................................48
Toilet With Hand Sprayer..................................................................................................................48
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................49
Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks......................................................................................................49
Sewage (black) tank preparation................................................................................................49
Waste (grey) tank preparation ....................................................................................................50
Black Tank & Grey Tank Termination Valves...................................................................................50
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................50
Sewer Hose & Attachments..............................................................................................................50
To attach the sewer hose............................................................................................................51
Black Tank Rinse..............................................................................................................................51
SECTION 6PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
Tow Vehicle ......................................................................................................................................53
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Explained.................................................................................53
Vehicle Labels ..................................................................................................................................53
Weight Labels...................................................................................................................................54
Fifth Wheel Hitch (Customer Supplied).............................................................................................54
Pin box height.............................................................................................................................55
RV Brake System .............................................................................................................................55
Tow vehicle battery.....................................................................................................................55
Brake Controller (customer supplied) .........................................................................................55
Loading Your RV ..............................................................................................................................55
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV ....................................................................................................56
How to weigh your tow vehicle & RV..........................................................................................56
To determine the wheel position weight......................................................................................56
First Short Trip..................................................................................................................................57
Pre-Travel Checklist .........................................................................................................................57
RV Departure Checklist ....................................................................................................................58

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SECTION 7TOWING &HANDLING
RV Driving Schools & Seminars .......................................................................................................61
Driving & Alcohol...............................................................................................................................62
Breakaway Switch.............................................................................................................................62
7-way Trailer Plug.............................................................................................................................62
Trailer plug storage compartment...............................................................................................62
Trailer end of the 7-way plug.......................................................................................................63
Tow vehicle end of the 7-way plug..............................................................................................63
Maintenance................................................................................................................................63
MOR/ryde Pin Box System...............................................................................................................63
Fifth Wheel Landing Gear.................................................................................................................64
To extend the power FW landing legs.........................................................................................64
To retract the power FW landing legs.........................................................................................65
Manual operation ........................................................................................................................65
Maintenance................................................................................................................................65
Stabilizer Jacks.................................................................................................................................65
Power rear stabilizer jacks..........................................................................................................65
Manual rear stabilizer jacks.........................................................................................................66
Fifth Wheel Hitching Procedure........................................................................................................66
Hitching your FW.........................................................................................................................66
Unhitching your FW.....................................................................................................................67
Vehicle Clearance.............................................................................................................................67
Towing ..............................................................................................................................................67
Turning corners...........................................................................................................................68
Backing up ..................................................................................................................................68
Backup Camera System...................................................................................................................68
Towing Behind your RV....................................................................................................................68
Choosing a transmission signal ..................................................................................................69
Parking..............................................................................................................................................69
Emergency Stopping.........................................................................................................................70
Emergency Towing...........................................................................................................................70
Wheel Lug Nuts ................................................................................................................................70
RV Tires............................................................................................................................................71
Replacement...............................................................................................................................71
Spare Tire Carrier.............................................................................................................................72
To lower the spare tire ................................................................................................................72
Stowing the spare tire .................................................................................................................72
Maintenance................................................................................................................................73
Changing the Tire .............................................................................................................................73

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SECTION 8CAMPING &OPERATING
Extended Dry Camping.....................................................................................................................75
Cold Weather Usage ........................................................................................................................75
Condensation....................................................................................................................................76
To reduce condensation .............................................................................................................76
Keys..................................................................................................................................................76
Entrance Door...................................................................................................................................76
Power Slide Out System...................................................................................................................76
Master lockout switch..................................................................................................................77
Slide out room control switch......................................................................................................77
Slide out room control box..........................................................................................................77
Hide-A-Bed Sofa With Air Mattress...................................................................................................78
HAB storage drawer....................................................................................................................78
Free-Standing Table & Chairs ..........................................................................................................78
Dinette chairs w/ flip up storage..................................................................................................78
Glider/Rocker Recliner Chair............................................................................................................78
Furniture transit & storage ..........................................................................................................78
TV Flip Up Storage ...........................................................................................................................78
Audio/Visual Interior System.............................................................................................................79
TV Power Booster.............................................................................................................................79
TV Antenna & Cable.........................................................................................................................79
Raising the TV antenna ..............................................................................................................80
Lowering the TV antenna............................................................................................................80
Satellite Dish.....................................................................................................................................80
Exterior Cable & Satellite Jacks........................................................................................................80
Exterior TV Connections & Speakers ...............................................................................................80
Central Vacuum................................................................................................................................80
Washer/Dryer....................................................................................................................................81
Washer/dryer prep......................................................................................................................81
Safe-Lock Box ..................................................................................................................................82
Refrigerator.......................................................................................................................................82
Door latch....................................................................................................................................83
Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................83
Icemaker...........................................................................................................................................83
Winterization...............................................................................................................................84
Cooking with Propane.......................................................................................................................84
Kitchen Stove, Range or Oven .........................................................................................................84
Stove (or range)..........................................................................................................................85
Bi-fold range cover......................................................................................................................85
Oven ...........................................................................................................................................85
Range Hood With Exhaust Fan ........................................................................................................85
In Case of a Grease Fire ..................................................................................................................86

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Microwave Oven...............................................................................................................................86
Microwave convection oven........................................................................................................86
Lazy Susan.......................................................................................................................................86
Pantry................................................................................................................................................86
Ducting & Return Air.........................................................................................................................87
12-volt Ventilation Fan......................................................................................................................87
Rain sensor option......................................................................................................................87
Maintenance................................................................................................................................87
Thermostat........................................................................................................................................87
Maintenance................................................................................................................................87
Air Conditioner..................................................................................................................................88
Low voltage.................................................................................................................................88
Heat pump...................................................................................................................................88
A/C prep......................................................................................................................................88
Maintenance................................................................................................................................88
Furnace.............................................................................................................................................89
Maintenance................................................................................................................................89
Fireplace...........................................................................................................................................90
Ceiling Fan........................................................................................................................................90
Patio Awnings...................................................................................................................................90
Emergency override....................................................................................................................90
Maintenance................................................................................................................................91
Slide Room Awnings.........................................................................................................................91
Bike Rack..........................................................................................................................................92
Bike Rack With Cargo Tray...............................................................................................................92
Departing Camp Checklist................................................................................................................92
Safety..........................................................................................................................................92
SECTION 9STORAGE &MAINTENANCE
Formaldehyde...................................................................................................................................95
Cleaning the Interior..........................................................................................................................95
Furniture Upholstery .........................................................................................................................96
Fabric..........................................................................................................................................96
Suede Upholstery........................................................................................................................96
Vinyl Upholstery..........................................................................................................................96
Décor Items.......................................................................................................................................96
Window treatments & curtains ....................................................................................................96
Décor glass & mirrors..................................................................................................................96
Mattress............................................................................................................................................96
ABS Plastics .....................................................................................................................................96
Paneling............................................................................................................................................96
Cabinetry & Tables ...........................................................................................................................96

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Countertops ......................................................................................................................................97
To prevent permanent damage...................................................................................................97
Flooring.............................................................................................................................................97
Carpet.........................................................................................................................................97
Vinyl flooring ...............................................................................................................................97
Replacing Light Bulbs.......................................................................................................................97
Cleaning the Exterior ........................................................................................................................98
Foreign material..........................................................................................................................98
Washing......................................................................................................................................98
During cold weather....................................................................................................................98
Waxing your RV..........................................................................................................................98
Polishing your RV .......................................................................................................................99
Damaged paint............................................................................................................................99
Cleaning plastic parts..................................................................................................................99
Chrome parts .............................................................................................................................99
Stone guard ...............................................................................................................................99
Decals...............................................................................................................................................99
Replacing a decal .......................................................................................................................99
Windows .........................................................................................................................................100
Doors & Locks ................................................................................................................................100
Roof Ladder....................................................................................................................................100
Rubber Roof ...................................................................................................................................100
Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents.......................................................................................................101
Sealants..........................................................................................................................................101
Inspecting the sealants.............................................................................................................101
Replacement sealant................................................................................................................102
Undercarriage.................................................................................................................................102
Axle with E-Z Lube Shackle Bolts...................................................................................................102
Wheel Bearings ..............................................................................................................................102
Wheel Shock Absorbers .................................................................................................................102
Storage Checklist............................................................................................................................102
Prior to storage .........................................................................................................................102
During storage period ...............................................................................................................103
Maintenance Checklist....................................................................................................................103
Prior to first trip..........................................................................................................................103
First 200 miles...........................................................................................................................103
Each trip....................................................................................................................................103
After every tire change..............................................................................................................103
Daily..........................................................................................................................................103
Weekly......................................................................................................................................104
Monthly .....................................................................................................................................104
Every three months or 3,000 miles...........................................................................................104