Jayco MELBOURNE User manual

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Class C Motorhome
Owner’s Manual
Model Year 2007

©2006Jayco,Inc.LITHOUSA 12/06**07-1 Part#0189568.2007
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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARRANTY &SERVICE
ABOUT THIS MANUAL.................................1
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP.......4
CHASSIS GUIDE.........................................1
CUSTOMER RELATIONS..............................4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY ......................2
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY ...........................3
JAYCO CUSTOMER FIRST EMERGENCY
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........................6
JAYPLUS EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT ..7
LIMITED WARRANTY TRANSFER
APPLICATION ........................................11
MANUFACTURING PROCESS.......................2
MOTORIZED LIMITED WARRANTY................8
OBTAINING EMERGENCY WARRANTY
REPAIR...................................................6
OBTAINING SERVICE AT JAYCO...................7
OBTAINING SERVICE FOR SEPARATELY
WARRANTED ITEMS.................................6
OWNER’S INFORMATION.............................5
OWNER’S PORTFOLIO ................................1
REPLACEMENT PARTS ...............................7
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...................2
SAFETY ALERTS ........................................1
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE ....3
THE JAYCO TRAVEL CLUB..........................4
OCCUPANT SAFETY
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM .....................16
EGRESS EXIT WINDOW ............................14
FIRE EXTINGUISHER.................................15
FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION......................14
OTHER FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION..........15
PROPANE (LP) GAS ALARM......................17
SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION.............13
SMOKE ALARM.........................................15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
120-VOLT AC SYSTEM.............................19
120-VOLT CIRCUIT BREAKERS..................20
12-VOLT BATTERY DISCONNECT ..............23
12-VOLT DC OUTLET ...............................25
12-VOLT DC SYSTEM...............................23
12-VOLT FUSE PANEL ..............................25
30-AMP POWER CORD .............................20
AUXILIARY START SYSTEM.......................23
CALCULATING ELECTRICAL LOAD .............22
CHASSIS BATTERIES................................24
CONVERTER............................................21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS.........19
GENERATOR............................................26
GFCI RECEPTACLE OUTLET.....................22
HOUSE BATTERY.....................................23
IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.............19
INVERTER................................................27
ISOLATOR SOLENOID ...............................25
FUEL &PROPANE SYSTEMS
A.S.M.E. TANK........................................32
CALCULATING PROPANE USAGE...............35
EXHAUST GAS FLAMES............................30
FUEL ECONOMY ......................................30
FUEL SAFETY ..........................................29
HOSES,PIPES,TUBES &FITTINGS ...........34
HOW TO LEAK TEST THE PROPANE
SYSTEM ...............................................32
PROPANE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.............31
PROPANE SYSTEM...................................30
TRAVELING WITH PROPANE......................35
USING THE PROPANE SYSTEM .................35
PLUMBING SYSTEM
12-VOLT WATER PUMP &SWITCH ............38
BATHROOM TUB /SHOWER......................40
BLACK &GREY TANK DRAINS ..................47
BLACK TANK FLUSH.................................48
BLACK/GREY WATER HOLDING TANKS .....46
BLACK/GREY WATER SYSTEM..................46
DRAINING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM.....41
FAUCETS.................................................40
FRESH WATER HOLDING TANK.................37
HEATED HOLDING TANK PADS .................47
MONITOR PANEL......................................37
OUTSIDE SHOWER ..................................40
PLUMBING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE...........37
SANITIZATION ..........................................45
THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM....................37
TOILET ....................................................48
USING THE CITY FILL ...............................42
USING THE CITY TANK FILL ......................43
USING THE COUNTRY FILL .......................43
USING THE UTILITY CENTER NORMAL
SETTING...............................................44
UTILITY CENTER......................................42
WATER HEATER ......................................38
WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR...............38
WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM ................41
WINTERIZATION.......................................44
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
CHASSIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN)EXPLAINED...................................52
EXTERIOR COMPARTMENTS.....................55
FIRST SHORT TRIP...................................59

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FRONT AXLE TIRE ALIGNMENT .................54
LOADING YOUR RV..................................54
RV TIRE INFORMATION ............................52
TRAILER PLUG.........................................57
USING THE REAR HITCH...........................56
VEHICLE LABELS......................................51
WEIGHING YOUR TOWING COMBINATION..58
WEIGHT LABELS ......................................51
WHEEL LUG NUTS /WHEEL LINERS..........53
DRIVING &HANDLING
BACKING UP............................................66
BRAKING &STOPPING..............................65
CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(CSRS)................................................63
DRIVER &FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ........62
DRIVING &ALCOHOL................................62
EMERGENCY STOPPING...........................67
EMERGENCY TOWING ..............................67
INSTRUMENT PANELS...............................65
KEYS.......................................................62
LEVELING JACKS......................................64
PARKING BRAKE......................................66
PARKING .................................................66
REAR VISION CAMERA .............................65
RV DRIVING SCHOOLS &SEMINARS.........61
SAFE DRIVING TECHNIQUES.....................61
SEAT BELTS ............................................62
SIDE VIEW POWER MIRRORS ...................63
VEHICLE CLEARANCE...............................65
CAMPING &OPERATING
AIR CONDITIONER....................................78
ATTIC FAN...............................................77
AWNING ..................................................82
BBQ GRILL..............................................76
BOOTH DINETTE......................................71
CABLE TV, &SATELLITE DISH TV.............72
COLD WEATHER USE...............................70
CONDENSATION.......................................77
CONVECTION MICROWAVE.......................75
COOKING WITH PROPANE........................74
DRY CAMPING .........................................70
DUCTING &RETURN AIR ..........................77
ELECTRIC ENTRY DOOR STEP..................71
EXTERIOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER........82
FULL HOOK-UP CAMPSITE .......................69
FURNACE ................................................78
IN CASE OF A GREASE FIRE .....................75
J-STEEL SOFA.........................................71
KITCHEN RANGE......................................75
PANTRY...................................................75
PRIVACY DRAPE INSTALLATION................72
QUEEN BED ............................................71
REFRIGERATOR.......................................74
RV ENTRANCE DOOR .............................70
SETTING UP YOUR CAMPSITE...................69
SLIDEOUT SYSTEM..................................78
TELEPHONE JACK....................................73
TELEVISION ROOF ANTENNA....................72
THERMOSTAT..........................................77
TV POWER SUPPLY.................................72
TV SMART MOUNT™...............................73
STORAGE &MAINTENANCE
CABINETRY &TABLES..............................84
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR........................86
DÉCOR ITEMS..........................................84
EXTERIOR ROOF &SIDEWALL VENTS.......88
FLOORING...............................................85
FORMALDEHYDE......................................83
FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY ........................84
HINGES,LOCKS &LATCHES
(INTERIOR &EXTERIOR) ........................85
KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS
(HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE) ................85
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST.......................92
MOTORHOME STORAGE...........................90
REAR BUMPER ........................................89
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS.........................86
ROOF LADDER.........................................88
RV FRAMES ............................................88
SEALANTS...............................................89
VINYL CEILING.........................................85
WALL PANEL &WALLPAPER BORDER.......85
WINDOWS ...............................................89
SPECIFICATIONS &GLOSSARY
APPROXIMATE ELECTRICAL LOAD
RATINGS ..............................................98
CIRCUIT BREAKERS.................................96
DC FUSE PANEL LAYOUT.........................96
GLOSSARY OF TERMS..............................99
OEM LIST ...............................................95
PROPANE CONSUMPTION CHART .............97
REPLACEMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLIES &
BULBS..................................................97

WARRANTY & SERVICE
Congratulations! Thank you for selecting the
2007 MELBOURNE by Jayco. We are excited
to welcome you to our growing family. Jayco is
proud to be the largest, privately held
manufacturer in the RV industry and we invite
you to stop by our Visitors Center located in
Middlebury, Indiana. We offer regularly
scheduled guided tours of our manufacturing
facilities (closed holidays). If this is of interest,
please contact us at 1-800-RV-JAYCO.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is a guide to the operation and
maintenance of your RV. The MELBOURNE is
available in several sizes and models, so
accessories and components may differ.
Some equipment described in this manual
may not apply to your RV. If you find the
components vary significantly from what is
described, please contact your dealer to
ensure you have the correct information.
Nothing in this manual creates any warranty,
either expressed or implied, nor does it cover
every possible detail of equipment, standard or
option, installed on or in your RV.
The information, illustrations and
specifications in this manual reflect the most
current available at the time of publication
approval, are subject to change and not
intended to indicate actual size.
OWNER’S PORTFOLIO
The Owner’s Portfolio contains original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) operator’s
manuals, warranty cards and/or registrations.
It is important you complete and mail the
warranty cards and registrations to each OEM
within the prescribed time limit to avoid loss of
warranty coverage. This Owner’s Manual and
the Owner’s Portfolio should be considered a
permanent part of the RV. If the RV is sold,
they should remain with the vehicle for the next
owner.
CHASSIS GUIDE
Throughout this manual, frequent reference is
made to the vehicle’s Chassis Guide. The
Chassis Guide includes the chassis OEM
owner’s manual on which this motorhome is
built, warranty cards and/or registrations. It
also includes pertinent information regarding
the transmission, tires, etc. Consult the
Chassis Guide for operating safety,
maintenance, servicing instructions and
warranty coverage.
SAFETY ALERTS
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very
important. To help you make informed
decisions, we have provided operating
procedures and other information on safety
labels affixed to your RV and in this manual.
Please call your dealer or Jayco Customer
Service if you are unsure how to proceed.
Always use the appropriate safety gear when
servicing or maintaining your RV.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.
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WARNING
This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
DANGER
This indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the United States
If you believe that your RV has an alleged
defect that could cause a crash or cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), in addition to notifying Jayco
Customer Service. 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. For additional
information, please refer to the NHTSA
website at www.safercar.gov.
To contact NHTSA by phone:
Call the DOT Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) and a
NHTSA representative will record your
complaint information. Or TTY: 1-800-424-
9153 or 1-202-484-5238
To contact NHTSA by mail:
U.S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Office of Defects Investigation
NVS-210, 400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
In Canada
If you believe your vehicle has an alleged
safety defect, you should contact Transport
Canada, in addition to contacting Jayco
Customer Service. Transport Canada prefers
to be called instead of posted mail or email as
it enables their investigators to confirm that
your information is correct, and to answer your
questions accurately. For additional
information, please refer to the Transport
Canada website at www.tc.gc.ca.
To contact Transport Canada by phone:
Call 1-800-333-0510 or [phone] if you
are calling from the Ottawa region and ask to
speak to a defect investigator.
To contact Transport Canada by mail:
Road Safety and Motor Vehicle
Regulation Directorate
Transport Canada
Tower C, Place de Ville
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Jayco recreational vehicles
are manufactured for use as
temporary living quarters for
recreation, camping and
travel uses, all as defined by
the bylaws of the
Recreational Vehicle
Industry Association (RVIA).
This recreation vehicle is
not intended use as a
full-time residence or for
commercial use. Commercial use means
using the RV as a business asset such as a
mobile office or using the RV for lease or rental
purposes.
Jayco reserves the right to discontinue or
change specifications or design at any time
without notice and without incurring any
obligation whatsoever. RVs built for sale in
Canada may differ to conform to Canadian
Codes.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY
It is important you read and understand the
information in this manual and your Owner's
Portfolio before using your RV. Familiarize
yourself with the applicable warranties. You
are responsible for ensuring the procedures
for obtaining warranty repairs are followed
properly.
As the owner of the RV, you are responsible for
regular and proper maintenance performed in
accordance with this manual and the OEM
operator's manuals. This will prevent
conditions arising from neglect that are not
covered by warranty. It is your responsibility
and obligation to return your RV to your dealer
for warranty service repair.
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As with your other personal belongings, it is
important that you protect yourself and others
with insurance coverage. Your insurance
agent can assist you in obtaining the
appropriate insurance coverage for personal
liability, theft, collision, property damage, etc.
Alternatively, your dealer may be of assistance
in obtaining a JayPlus Retail Insurance quote
for you. This insurance quote is offered to you
directly by GMAC Insurance (not Jayco, Inc.).
For more information, please contact your
dealer or call 1-800-252-2031 Savings Code
GL 2A to contact GMAC insurance.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
At the time of sale of the new RV, your dealer is
expected to explain or provide the following:
0Deliver your RV in the best condition
possible and ensure that it passed the
pre-delivery inspection and all systems
tests.
0Provide orientation of the RV, its systems,
components and operation.
0Request that you read all warranty
information and explain any provision not
clearly understood.
0Ensure you receive the Owner's Portfolio.
Your dealer can assist you in completing
the component-manufacturer warranty
cards or registrations and locating any
required component model or serial
numbers.
0Complete and return the Warranty
Registration and Customer Delivery Form
to Jayco within 10 days of delivery to
activate the applicable warranty coverage.
Please note that your Motorized Limited
Warranty is activated only after Jayco receives
a signed Warranty Registration and Customer
Delivery Form from your selling dealer. If it has
been more than 60 days since the purchase of
your new RV and you have not received a
confirmation letter from Jayco, please contact
your selling dealer or Jayco Customer Service.
If you have mailed in a Limited Warranty
Transfer application you will receive a
response letter from Jayco confirming your
warranty status (please allow 6-8 weeks for
processing).
SUGGESTIONS
FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
The independent dealers who are authorized
to sell Jayco RVs are also there to provide
service after the sale. We work closely with
them in an effort to keep you satisfied. To help
ensure your dealer provides the level of
service you expect, here are some
suggestions we would like to make:
Contact your dealer at once… Don’t wait
until you are ready to use your RV. Your dealer
may not be able to service it immediately
and/or the repair may require parts be ordered.
The dealer’s service department is busiest on
Mondays, Fridays and before the holidays.
Prepare for the appointment… If you are
having warranty work performed, be sure to
have the right papers with you. Take your
warranty folder and have your vehicle
information available. Not all the work to be
performed may be covered by warranty;
discuss additional charges with the dealer’s
service management.
Prepare a list… Provide your dealer with a
written list of specific repairs needed. It is
important that you provide any vehicle repair
history to the dealer’s service manager. Keep
a maintenance log of your RV’s service
history. This can often provide a clue to the
current issue.
Be reasonable with your requests… If you
leave a list with several items and you need
your RV returned back by a specific time,
discuss the situation with the dealer’s service
management and list your items in order of
priority. This may include making a second
appointment for work not completed or parts
that the dealer may need to order.
Don’t expect to look over the technician’s
shoulder… Please do not be offended if you
are told you cannot watch the work being
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done. Some insurance requirements forbid
admission of customers to the service area.
Inspect the work performed… Finally,
check out the service or repair job when you
pick up your RV. Notify the dealer’s service
management immediately of any
dissatisfaction. If you cannot return your RV
immediately for repair, make an appointment
as soon as possible.
Please be aware that all service shops require
notification of any issues with their repairs
within a specified time limit. Make sure you are
familiar with their repair policies.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Jayco, Inc. has empowered its dealers to
make warranty and repair decisions. If a
special circumstance occurs that requires
information from Jayco, we have asked your
dealer’s service management to make the
contact on your behalf. This is why you
should always talk to your dealer’s service
management first.
Most issues arise from misunderstandings
about warranty or service needs. We
recognize that, on some occasions, you will
not be totally satisfied with a dealer’s decision
or actions. If this is the case, you should write
or call Jayco Customer Service. Our hours are
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed
holidays). Please provide the following
information:
0Your name, location and phone number.
0Your RV’s 17-digit chassis VIN and 9-digit
Jayco serial number.
0Date of purchase.
0Name of the dealership who sold the RV to
you.
0Name and address of the dealer servicing
your RV.
0A detailed description of the concern.
0If applicable, the component description,
serial number and model number.
Mailing address Shipping address
Jayco, Inc. Jayco, Inc.
Customer Service Customer Service
P.O. Box 460 100 Bontrager Drive
903 S. Main Street Bldg 42 Door 4220
Middlebury IN 46540 Middlebury IN 46540
Phone number: [phone]
Fax number: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jayco.com
An important note
about alterations and warranties
Installations or alterations to the original
equipment vehicle as distributed by Jayco, Inc.
are not covered by warranty. The special body
company, assembler, equipment installer, or
upfitter is solely responsible for warranties on
the body or equipment and any alterations (or
any effect of the alterations) to any of the parts,
components, systems, or assemblies installed
by Jayco. Jayco, Inc. is not responsible for the
safety or quality of design features, materials
or workmanship of any alterations by such
suppliers.
CHANGE OF
ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP
Help keep our records current so that if, in the
event of a recall, you are notified. Please notify
Jayco Customer Service of a change of
address or ownership. Mail the completed
form (located in the back of this manual) to
Jayco. If you have purchased your RV as
“used” include documentation showing your
proof of ownership (i.e., a copy of your bill of
sale, insurance policy, etc.).
THE JAYCO TRAVEL CLUB
All owners of Jayco RVs are
eligible for membership in
Jayco Travel Club. The club
promotes family camping and
the active use of your RV with
others who have similar
interests in the RV lifestyle.
Joining is easy, please contact them directly at
1-800-262-5178 or [phone] ext. 45.
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OWNER’S INFORMATION
Complete the information below for ready
reference when maintenance or service is
needed. If you ever need to contact your
selling dealer or Jayco Customer Service, you
will need your 17-digit chassis VIN, 9-digit
Jayco serial number and delivery date.
Owner Name ____________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________ ST/Province ______ ZIP/Postal Code _____
9-digit Jayco Serial Number___________________ 17-digit Chassis VIN ___________________
License Plate No. ____________________________________________ Delivery Date ________
Dealer Name ____________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________ ST/Province ______ ZIP/Postal Code _____
Dealer's Phone No. _________________________ Fax No. ______________________________
Salesperson _____________________________________________________________________
Key Numbers
Entry Door Deadbolt ____________________________________________________________
Entry Door Lock________________________________________________________________
Other __________________________________ Other________________________________
Other __________________________________ Other________________________________
Insurance Company_______________________________________________________________
Policy Number ___________________________________________________________________
Agent's Phone No.__________________________ Fax No. ______________________________
Agent's Name____________________________________________________________________
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JAYCO CUSTOMER FIRST
EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Jayco has teamed up with Coach-Net, to give
you 24 hour, 7 days a week motorist
assistance. We are offering this free of charge
for the first year of ownership (certain
restrictions apply*). You may continue your
emergency roadside assistance benefits in the
following years by contacting Coach-Net to
discuss any applicable terms and rates for this
independently continued coverage.
For further details on how to access your
emergency roadside assistance benefits,
please refer to your Member Benefit Guide
that is sent out after Jayco receives your
completed Warranty Registration and
Customer Delivery Form, or contact
Coach-Net (www.coach-net.com) direct at
(toll-free) 1-877-801-0333.
*To qualify for coverage, your RV must be
eligible as set forth under the terms of the
Motorized Limited Warranty.
OBTAINING
EMERGENCY WARRANTY REPAIR
A roadside emergency can happen at any
time, whether your RV is new or old. If you are
traveling, using the following guidelines can
help get you back on the road faster.
1. Find a dealer or RV service center willing
to perform your repairs and make an
appointment. Ask the campground staff for
referrals or check the local telephone
yellow pages for a service center.
2. Contact the service center to discuss your
situation and ask how their billing will be
handled. They may choose to bill Jayco
directly; otherwise, you are expected to
pay them.
3. Have the service center inspect your RV
and call Jayco Customer Service to
discuss your concern.
4. Once the repair is approved, Jayco
Customer Service will issue an
authorization number and advise if any
original parts need to be returned. Keep in
mind you will only be reimbursed by Jayco
for the specifically authorized repairs and
parts.
5. Inspect the completed repair thoroughly.
Make sure you are satisfied with the repair
before you pay the service center directly
or leave the premises. If you are not
satisfied, communicate that immediately to
the service management.
6. Either you or the service center must send
Jayco Customer Service a copy of your
itemized repair order and any requested
return parts by UPS (regular ground,
freight pre-paid) to our shipping address.
Make sure to include the following: The
RV 17-digit VIN, your name, address,
phone number, authorization number and
a copy of your return freight bill.
If you are unable to locate a dealer for warranty
service, please contact Jayco Customer
Service for assistance.
For weekend or after hours assistance
If a Jayco dealer is not located nearby, contact
your selling dealer for assistance. If your
dealer is closed, check with the campground
staff or telephone yellow pages for a service
center. Have the item repaired and contact
Jayco Customer Service immediately the
following business day.
Failure to contact Jayco Customer Service,
unauthorized or improper warranty repairs, or
failure to return requested original parts may
result in loss of reimbursement(s) and loss of
warranty.
OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
SEPARATELY WARRANTED ITEMS
Your selling dealer is responsible for servicing
your RV before delivery, and has an interest in
your continued satisfaction. We recommend
your dealer perform all inspection, warranty
and maintenance services. Some dealers may
be authorized service centers for those
component-manufacturers whose products
are warranted separately and excluded from
the Motorized Limited Warranty.
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