Jayco PINNACLE FIFTH WHEELS 2019 User manual

2016 CAMPING TRAILERS
2019
FIFTH WHEELS
Owner’s Manual
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 0210677.2019

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 for Americans 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.
2019 Jayco Pinnacle FW Rev.A Page 9: Factory Tours section added, Page 10: Revised Emergency Warranty phone
number, Page 16: Revised Warranty, Page 27: Exit Windows – add caution box, Page 40: Wire Harness / Connector
Plug – add circuit tester, Page 54: Wheel Lug section revised, Page 96: Auxiliary Battery – revised replacement types,
Page 138 Tank Heaters revised, Page 142: Tank Heaters – revised and added to the TOC, Page 190: Added Ownership
Notication to the TOC. 8/2018

Table of Contents
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Factory Tours 11
Options and Equipment 11
Dealer Responsibility 11
Customer Relations 11
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) 23
Exit Window Label
Fire Safety 24
Fire Extinguisher 24
Smoke Alarm 25
Combination Carbon Monoxide /Propane Alarm 26
Formaldehyde 29
Extended Or Full Time Usage 30
Cold Weather Usage 30
Condensation 30
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Tow Vehicle 31
Vehicle Labels 31
Weight Terms 31
Weight and Capacity Labels 31
OCCC Label (yellow)
Federal Certication Label
Tire and Loading Information
Loading Your Recreation Vehicle 33
Cargo CarryingAccessory Receiver (if so equipped) 33
Rear Bumper 34
Fifth Wheel Pin Box (customer supplied) 34
Fifth Wheel Pin Box 35
Fifth Wheel Pin Box Height 35
Fifth Wheel Hitching Procedure 35
Wire Harness/Connector Plug 36
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle and RV 36
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Towing 39
RV Brake System 39
Electric Brakes 40
Brake Controller (customer supplied) 40
Travel Trailer Breakaway Switch 40
Hydraulic Brakes (if so equipped) 41
Disc Brakes (if so equipped) 41
Towing Behind Your RV 41
Stowable Entrance Door Step(s) (if so equipped) 42

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Entrance Door 43
Rear Backup Camera Prep 43
Campsite Hook-Up 44
LCI 3.0 Leveling System (if so equipped) 44
Auto Leveling Touch Pad 46
OneControl Touch Panel 47
Linc Remote Control 48
Troubleshooting 48
OneControl Touch Panel
Linc Remote
Dexter EZ Flex Equalizer (if so equipped) 49
Stabilizer Jacks 49
Manual Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped) 49
Electric Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped) 49
Emergency Stopping 50
Emergency Towing 51
Wheel Lugs 51
Wheel Lug Nut Diagrams 52
Tires 54
Changing A Tire 55
Spare Tire Carrier (if so equipped) 56
Hoist Mount 56
Bracket Mount Travel Position
Hoist Mount Travel Position
Bumper Mount 57
Crank Access Port
Setting Up Your Recreation Vehicle 58
Travel Trailer Set Up 58
Fifth Wheel Set Up 58
Patio Deck – Side (if so equipped) 58
Bumper Mount
Awnings (if so equipped) 60
Awning Care 60
Electric Patio Awning With Remote Control 61
In Motion Detector (if so equipped) 61
Power Awnings (if so equipped) 61
Carefree® Longitude Awnings (if so equipped) 61
Carefree® Travel’r Awnings (if so equipped): 63
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Electric Slide Room(s) (if so equipped) 65
General Slideout Operation 65
Slideout Overlap-Outside
General Slideout Troubleshooting Checklist 66
Flush Floor Slideout 66
Schwintek In-Wall Slideout System 68
Error Codes 71
Norco Slideout System 71
Norco Slideout Manual Operation 72
Power Gear Slideout System 72
Fig.1 Slideout Controller
Power Gear Slim Rack Slideout System 74
Operating the Slideout 74
Power Gear Ram Slideout System 78

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The Electrical System 81
In Case Of An Electrical Fire 81
Command Center 82
Command Center Panel
Command Center Panel W/Switch Modules
GFCI Receptacle 83
LCI One Control® System 83
5” Touchscreen
Testing The Campsite Power Connection 86
Connecting the Power Cord 87
Inverter (if so equipped) 88
Power Converter 89
Converter with Charge Wizard (if so equipped) 91
12-Volt DC System 91
12-Volt Fuse Panel 91
Auxiliary Battery (customer supplied) 92
Replacing A Fuse 92
12-Volt DC Outlet 92
Dry Camping 93
Replacement and Maintenance 93
Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (customer supplied) 93
Battery Disconnect Switch (if so equipped) 93
Load Center 94
120-Volt Circuit Breakers 94
Typical Load Center Panel
Load Center Panel w/120 volt Main Breaker
Battery Disconnect Switches
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings 96
120-Volt (50 AMP) AC System (if so equipped) 97
50-AMP Power Cord (if so equipped) 97
Generator 98
Calculating 50 AMP Electrical Load (if so equipped) 98
Solar Prep (if so equipped) 100
LED Decorative Light Strips (if so equipped) 100
Replacing Light Bulbs 100
Solar Plug
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Exhaust Gas Fumes 101
Propane Gas System 101
Propane Gas Container 102
Servicing or Filling 103
“Use propane only” Label (Canada only)
“Shut o for re-fueling” Label
“Do not ll to more than 80%” Label
LP Gas Container Overll 104
Maintenance 104
Propane Cylinder Recertication 104
Hoses, Pipes, Tubes and Fittings 104
Propane Regulator 105
Propane Use and Safety 105
Propane System Label

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Using the Propane System 106
Cooking with Propane Gas 106
Calculating Propane Gas Usage 107
Cooking / Comfort Heating Label
Installing Propane Cylinder(s) 108
Refueling Warning Label
Double Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Traveling With Propane 108
Main Supply Hose
Two Propane Cylinders
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Plumbing System 111
Plumbing System Maintenance 111
Monitor Panel 111
Monitor Panel
Command Center
Operation 112
Fresh Water System 113
Water Pressure Regulator (customer supplied) 113
Fresh Water Holding Tank 113
12-Volt Water Pump and Switch 113
Water Purication System (if so equipped) 114
Filter Housing
Water Pump Switch (if so equipped): 114
Draining the Fresh Water System 115
Exterior Fresh Water Drain
Low Point Drains
Uni-Dock Utility Center (if so equipped) 117
Potable Water Only Label
Sanitizing the Plumbing System 121
Winterizing The Plumbing System (with utility center) 124
Tank Style (Storage) Water Heater 124
Tankless (On Demand) Water Heater: 124
Water Heater 129
Gas/Electric DSI Tank (Storage) Water Heater System (if so equipped)
129
Anode Rod Replacement Chart
Macerator Pump System (if so equipped) 133
Black Tank Flush (if so equipped) 135
Tank Heaters (if so equipped) 136
Outside Shower (if so equipped) 137
Faucets 137
Bathroom Tub / Shower 138
Black/Grey Water System and Tanks 138
Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks 139
Black and Grey Tank Drains 140
Black/Grey Tank Drain & Valves
Toilet 141
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Air Conditioner 143
Roof Mount (if so equipped) 143
Wall Mount (if so equipped) 143
Heat Pump Operation (if so equipped) 143

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Power Roof Vent (if so equipped) 143
Attic Fan Control
Ceiling Fan (if so equipped) 144
Furnace 145
Fireplace (if so equipped) 145
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Microwave 147
Cooking Safety 147
In Case Of a Grease Fire 147
Cooktops; Range and Oven (if so equipped) 148
Electric Drop-In Cooktops (if so equipped) 148
Cooking With Propane (if so equipped) 148
Gas Drop-In Cooktops (if so equipped) 149
Kitchen Range and Oven (if so equipped) 149
Oven (if so equipped) 149
Gas BBQ Grill (if so equipped) 150
Attaching the “Quick Coupler” Connection 151
Quick Connect Coupler
Gas Grill and Mounting
Bracket on Support Rail
Range Hood (if so equipped) 152
Refrigerator 152
Range Hood Vent
Cleaning the Interior 153
Cleaning the Exterior 154
Washer/Dryer Prep (if so equipped) 154
Vacuum Systems (if so equipped) 154
Dryer Vent Label
Water Heater – See Plumbing Section 155
Outside Kitchen (if so equipped) 155
Quick Connect Coupler
Exterior Refrigerator 156
LP Gas Grill (if so equipped) 156
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HDTVAntenna/Satellite System(s) 159
HDTVAntenna (if so equipped) 159
Antenna Power Supply (if so equipped) 159
Satellite (if so equipped) 159
Antenna Power Supply
Exterior Sliding / Pivoting TV 160
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Cleaning The Interior 161
Window Treatments 161
Window Shades 161
Cabinetry and Tables 162
Interior Wall Panel 162
Quik Panel Wall Panels (if so equipped) 162
ABS Plastics 163
Sofa and Dinette 163
Hide-A-Bed Sofa or Sofa Sleeper 163
Jack Knife Sofa 163
Trifold Sofa 163
Cube Sofa 164

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Booth Dinette (if so equipped) 164
Free-Standing Table and Chairs (if so equipped) 164
Pantry or Hutch (if so equipped) 165
Countertops 165
Laminate Countertops (if so equipped) 165
Solid Surface Countertops (if so equipped) 165
Flooring 166
Carpet 166
Vinyl Flooring 166
Bed Storage 166
Loft Sleeping Area (if so equipped) 167
Bunk Beds (if so equipped) 167
Bunk Bed Ladder (if so equipped) 167
Safe (if so equipped) 168
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Cleaning the Exterior 169
Frame 171
E-Z Lube or Super-LubeAxle (if so equipped) 171
Exterior Roof and Sidewall Vents 172
Windows 172
Exterior Ladder (if so equipped) 172
Sealants 173
Fifth Wheels - Sealant Diagram 174
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Travel Checklist 175
RV Storage 176
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Featured Components Quick Reference Chart 179
Vehicle Maintenance Record 181
Ownership Notication 182