Jayco 2009 Recon ZX User manual

www.jayco.com
Sport Utility
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.
©2008 Jayco, Inc. LITHO USA 05/08**09-1 Part #0188484.2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARRANTY &SERVICE
ABOUT THIS MANUAL .................................1
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP FORM..5
CUSTOMER RELATIONS..............................3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY ......................2
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY ...........................2
JAYCO CUSTOMER FIRST EMERGENCY
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........................6
JAYPLUS™EXTENDED SERVICE
CONTRACT .............................................4
MANUFACTURING PROCESS .......................2
OBTAINING EMERGENCY WARRANTY
REPAIR...................................................6
OBTAINING SERVICE AT JAYCO ..................7
OBTAINING SERVICE FOR SEPARATELY
WARRANTED ITEMS.................................7
REPLACEMENT PARTS ...............................7
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...................1
SAFETY ALERTS ........................................1
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE ....3
THE GOODIE BAG ......................................1
THE JAYCO TRAVEL CLUB ..........................4
TOWABLE LIMITED WARRANTY ...................8
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION......4
OCCUPANT SAFETY
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM .....................14
EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW................12
EMERGENCY WEATHER PLANNING ...........11
FIRE EXTINGUISHER.................................12
FIRE SAFETY ...........................................12
PROPANE ALARM.....................................15
SMOKE ALARM.........................................13
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
FIRST SHORT TRIP...................................21
5TH WHEEL HITCH (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) 18
LOADING YOUR RV..................................20
MOR/RYDE®HITCH &SUSPENSION (IF SO
EQUIPPED) ...........................................19
RV BRAKE SYSTEM .................................19
TOW VEHICLE ..........................................17
VEHICLE IDENFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
EXPLAINED ...........................................17
VEHICLE LABELS......................................17
WEIGHING YOUR TOW VEHICLE &RV.......20
WEIGHT LABELS ......................................18
TOWING &HANDLING
BREAKAWAY SWITCH ...............................26
DRIVING &ALCOHOL................................26
EMERGENCY STOPPING ...........................29
EMERGENCY TOWING ..............................30
FIFTH WHEEL HITCHING PROCEDURE.......27
FIFTH WHEEL LANDING GEAR ..................27
RV DRIVING SCHOOLS &SEMINARS.........26
STABILIZER JACKS ...................................27
TOWING ..................................................27
WIRE HARNESS/CONNECTOR PLUG .........26
RV TIRES
CHANGING THE TIRE................................32
SPARE TIRE CARRIER (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..31
WHEEL LUGS...........................................32
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS –50 AMP
120-VOLT CIRCUIT BREAKERS..................36
12-VOLT BATTERY DISCONNECT ..............39
12-VOLT DC OUTLET (IF SO EQUIPPED) ...40
12-VOLT DC SYSTEM...............................39
12-VOLT FUSE PANEL ..............................40
240/120-VOLT AC SYSTEM......................35
50 AMP POWER CORD .............................36
AUXILIARY BATTERY (CUSTOMER
SUPPLIED)............................................39
BATTERY ISOLATOR FOR YOUR TOW
VEHICLE (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)...........40
CALCULATING ELECTRICAL LOAD .............38
COMMAND CENTER .................................35
CONVERTER ............................................37
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ........35
GENERATOR (IF SO EQUIPPED)................38
GENERATOR PREP WITH GAS TANK..........38
GFCI RECEPTACLE OUTLET ....................37
IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ............35
INVERTER................................................40
FUEL SYSTEM
EXHAUST GAS FUMES .............................43
FUEL GAUGE ...........................................43
FUEL SAFETY ..........................................41
FUEL STATION (IF SO EQUIPPED).............41
FUEL TANK(S)..........................................42
PLUMBING SYSTEM
12-VOLT WATER PUMP &SWITCH ............47
BATHROOM TUB/SHOWER........................49
BLACK &GREY TANK DRAINS ..................54
BLACK TANK FLUSH.................................55
BLACK/GREY WATER HOLDING TANKS .....53
BLACK/GREY WATER SYSTEM..................53
DRAINING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM ....50
FAUCETS.................................................49
FRESH WATER CONNECTIONS .................46
FRESH WATER HOLDING TANK.................45
MONITOR PANEL......................................45

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PLUMBING SYSTEM,CONT.
OUTSIDE SHOWER (IF SO EQUIPPED).......48
POWER PACKAGE (IF SO EQUIPPED)........50
SANITIZING THE PLUMBING SYSTEM.........51
THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM ....................45
TOILET ....................................................55
WATER HEATER ......................................47
WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR
(CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) ........................47
WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM
(IF SO EQUIPPED).................................50
WINTERIZING THE PLUMBING SYSTEM......52
PROPANE SYSTEM
CALCULATING PROPANE USAGE...............62
DOT PROPANE CYLINDER........................58
HOSES,PIPES,TUBES &FITTING .............62
HOW TO LEAK TEST THE PROPANE
SYSTEM ...............................................58
INSTALLING PROPANE CYLINDER(S) .........60
PROPANE REGULATOR.............................61
PROPANE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............57
TRAVELING WITH PROPANE .....................63
USING THE PROPANE SYSTEM .................62
SLIDEOUT SYSTEMS
OPERATING THE SLIDEOUT ......................65
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SLIDEOUT ..........66
CAMPING &OPERATING
AIR CONDITIONER (IF SO EQUIPPED)........73
AIR VENTS...............................................75
ATTIC FAN (IF SO EQUIPPED)...................73
BBQ GRILL (IF SO EQUIPPED)..................73
BOOTH DINETTE ......................................69
CARGO RAMP DOOR................................74
COLD WEATHER USAGE...........................67
CONDENSATION.......................................68
COOKING WITH PROPANE ........................71
DEPARTING CAMP CHECKLIST..................77
DUCTING &RETURN AIR ..........................73
ENTRANCE DOOR WITH SCREEN DOOR....69
EXTENDED DRY CAMPING ........................67
FURNACE (IF SO EQUIPPED) ....................74
HIDE-A-BED (IF SO EQUIPPED) ................69
IN CASE OF AGREASE FIRE ....................72
INSTALLING THE SCREEN ROOM &
REAR AWNING (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..........76
KEYS.......................................................69
KITCHEN RANGE &OVEN
(IF SO EQUIPPED).................................72
MICROWAVE (IF SO EQUIPPED)................71
PANTRY (IF SO EQUIPPED).......................72
PATIO AWNING (IF SO EQUIPPED) ............75
POWER BUNK WITH ROLLOVER SOFA
(IF SO EQUIPPED).................................70
REFRIGERATOR.......................................71
RETRACTABLE SCREEN WALL
(IF SO EQUIPPED).................................75
SETTING UP YOUR CAMPSITE ..................68
THERMOSTAT ..........................................73
TV ANTENNA &CABLE TV .......................70
TV POWER SUPPLY .................................70
STORAGE &MAINTENANCE
ABS PLASTICS ........................................80
CABINETRY &TABLES..............................81
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR........................82
CLEANING THE INTERIOR .........................79
COUNTERTOPS........................................81
DÉCOR ITEMS..........................................80
DOORS &LOCKS .....................................84
E-Z LUBE AXLE .......................................84
FLOORING ...............................................81
FORMALDEHYDE......................................79
FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY ........................80
HARDWARE &SINK OR SHOWER
FIXTURES.............................................80
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST .......................86
PANELING ...............................................80
REAR BUMPER ........................................84
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS.........................81
ROOF RACK &LADDER (IF SO EQUIPPED) 84
RUBBER ROOF ........................................84
SEALANTS ...............................................84
STORAGE CHECKLIST ..............................86
TRAILER FRAME ......................................84
WINDOWS ...............................................83
SPECIFICATIONS &GLOSSARY
APPROXIMATE ELECTRICAL LOAD
RATINGS ..............................................92
CIRCUIT BREAKERS .................................91
DC FUSE PANEL LAYOUT.........................91
GLOSSARY OF TERMS .............................93
OEM LIST ...............................................89
OEM WHEEL LUG TORQUE CHART ..........90
PROPANE CONSUMPTION CHART .............91

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Congratulations! Thank you for selecting a
Jayco RV. We are excited to welcome you to
our growing RV family. Jayco is the largest
privately held manufacturer of recreation
vehicles in the world. We are committed to
being the most respected name in RVs. We
invite you to drop by our Visitors Center
located in Middlebury, Indiana. To book a
group tour or check our scheduled factory
tour times (free admission, closed holidays)
please call 1-800-RV-JAYCO.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is a guide to the operation and
maintenance of your RV. Jayco RVs are
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, 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.
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.
THE GOODIE BAG
The Goodie Bag contains original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) operator manuals,
warranty cards and/or registrations. It is
important you complete and mail the warranty
cards and registrations within the prescribed
time limits to avoid loss of warranty coverage.
This manual and the Goodie Bag should be
considered a permanent part of the RV. If the
RV is sold, they should remain with the RV for
the next owner.
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.
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) and Jayco.
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
This indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious in
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This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious in
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This indicates a potentially hazardous
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or Jayco. For additional information, please
refer to the NHTSA website at
www.safercar.gov.
To contact NHTSA by phone:
Call the Department of Transportation (DOT)
Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888- 327-4236
and a NHTSA representative will record your
complaint information (TTY: 1-800-424-9153
or 1-202-484-5238).
To contact NHTSA by mail:
Office of Defects Investigations/CRD
NVS-216
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590
In Canada
If you believe your RV has an alleged safety
defect, you should contact Transport Canada
and Jayco. 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 1-613-993-9851 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 recreation vehicles are
manufactured for use as
temporary living quarters for
recreation, camping and travel
uses, all as defined by the
bylaws of the Recreation
Vehicle Industry Association
(RVIA).
This recreation vehicle is not intended for 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. RV’s 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 Goodie
Bag before using your RV.
Familiarize yourself with the applicable
warranties. You are responsible for ensuring
the procedures for obtaining warranty repair
are followed properly. It is your responsibility
and obligation to return your RV to your
dealer for warranty service repair.
As the owner of the RV, you are responsible
for regular and proper maintenance
performed in accordance with this manual
and the OEM manuals. Regular and proper
maintenance will help prevent conditions
arising from neglect that are not covered by
warranty.
As with your other personal belongings, it is
important to 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.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
At the time of sale of the new RV, your dealer
is expected to:
□Deliver your RV in the best condition
possible. Your RV must pass the dealer’s
pre-delivery inspection (PDI), including all
systems tests.
□Provide orientation of the RV, its systems,
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□Request that you read all warranty
information and explain any provision not
clearly understood.
□Ensure you receive the Goodie Bag. Your
dealer can assist you in completing the
OEM warranty cards or registrations, and
locate any required component model or
serial numbers.
□Complete and return the “Warranty
Registration and Customer Delivery Form”
to Jayco within 10 days of delivery to
activate the applicable warranty coverage.
The Towable Limited Warranty is activated
only after Jayco receives a signed and dated
“Warranty Registration and Customer Delivery
Form” from your 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 Jayco
Customer Service.
SUGGESTIONS
FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
The independent dealers 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… Do not 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 the 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 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
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 repair businesses
require notification of any issues with their
repairs within a specified time limit. Make sure
you are familiar with your dealer or RV repair
center’s repair policies.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Jayco, 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.
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Please provide the following information:
□Your name, location and phone number.
□Your RV 17-digit vehicle identification
number (VIN).
□Your date of purchase.
□The name of your selling dealer.
oIf different from above, the contact
information for the RV repair facility
you are contacting Jayco to discuss.
□A detailed description of the concern.
□If 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 (toll-free) [phone]
Phone (local) [phone]
Fax (toll-free) [phone]
Brochure request [email protected]
Parts email [email protected]
Service 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 are
not covered by the Towable Limited 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 is not responsible for the
safety or quality of design features, materials
or workmanship of any alterations by such
suppliers.
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Help keep your contact information current so
that, in the event of a recall or customer
notification letter, you are notified. Please
copy and mail your completed “Change of
Address or Ownership, Stolen, Totaled or
Destroyed” form to Jayco.
If you purchased your RV as “used,” include
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 the
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.
One "International Rally" is held each year in
various locations around the United States
and Canada. In addition, the club offers a
variety of local and regional activities
throughout the year.
By belonging to the Jayco Travel Club, you
will find new ways to enjoy your RV and make
friends all across the country. For more
information please visit www.jaycorvclub.com,
or call 1-800-262-5178.
JAYPLUS™
EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT
Don’t let unexpected
repair costs keep you
from traveling toward
your dreams.
Protect yourself with a JayPlus™ Extended
Service Agreement. For more information,
contact your dealer or call 1-800-527-3426.
Your dealer can help you obtain a JayPlus™
insurance quote from GMAC Insurance or call
1-877-484-2261 (Savings Code: GL 2A).

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JAYCO CUSTOMER FIRST
EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Jayco has teamed up with Coach-Net to offer
24/7 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 terms and rates for this
independently continued coverage.
For details on accessing your emergency
roadside assistance benefits, please refer to
your Member Benefit Guide that is sent out 6-
8 weeks after your completed “Warranty
Registration and Customer Delivery Form” is
received by Jayco, or contact Coach-Net
(www.coach-net.com) at 1-877-801-0333.
*To qualify for coverage, your RV must be
eligible as set forth under the terms of the
Towable 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. Call 1-800-RV-JAYCO or use our website
dealer locator to find an authorized Jayco
dealer in your area. Contact them for an
appointment; they will handle all warranty
repair billing and returned parts for you.
2. If you cannot locate an authorized Jayco
dealer near you, ask the campground staff
for referrals or check the local telephone
yellow pages. Or contact Jayco Customer
Service or your selling dealer for
assistance in locating a repair facility.
a. Contact the RV repair facility to
discuss your situation and make an
appointment. Ask how their billing will
be handled. They may choose to bill
Jayco directly; otherwise, you are
expected to pay them.
b. Have the RV repair facility inspect
your RV. Either they or you must call
Jayco Customer Service to discuss
applicable warranty coverage prior to
any repair work being performed.
c. Jayco Customer Service will issue an
authorization number upon warranty
repair approval and advise if any
original parts need to be returned.
d. Once Jayco Customer Service has
issued an authorization number, the
RV repair facility may begin actual
repair to your RV.
e. Inspect the completed repair work
thoroughly. If you are not satisfied,
communicate that immediately to the
RV repair facility management. Make
sure you are satisfied with the repair
before you pay or leave the premises.
f. For reimbursement, either you or the
RV repair facility must send a copy of
your itemized repair bill and all
requested return parts by UPS
(regular ground, freight pre-paid)
within 60 days of the completed repair
date.
To expedite processing your warranty claim,
include your name, address, phone number,
RV 17-digit VIN and authorization number. If
returning parts, include a copy of your return
freight bill.
Obtaining weekend or
after business hours repair assistance
If an authorized 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 an RV repair facility. 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 reimbursements and/or loss of
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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 OEMs whose
products are warranted separately and
excluded from the Towable Limited
Warranty.
OBTAINING SERVICE AT JAYCO
Should your RV be in need of service, and
your dealer recommend that the repairs be
made at the Jayco Factory Service Center,
your RV may be returned to us with the
following guidelines*:
□You or your dealer must make a
confirmed appointment a minimum of 60
days prior to dropping off your RV at the
Jayco Factory Service Center.
□The holding tanks must be emptied and
rinsed. We have a dumping station
available for customer use.
□The propane system and all electrical
systems must be shut down and turned
off. We are not responsible for discharged
batteries or propane tanks.
□During the appropriate season, please
ensure your RV is winterized.
□Unless prior approval has been obtained
from the Jayco Factory Service Center, all
personal items must be removed from the
area where you are requesting service
repair and the refrigerator emptied. We
are not responsible for loss of food items.
□You are responsible for all transportation
costs. You may need to arrange for
alternative accommodations for some
types of repairs. Please be prepared
accordingly.
*Jayco Customer Service occasionally utilizes
local independent repair facilities. Your RV
may be referred to or repaired by one of these
local repair facilities.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts for Jayco RVs are distributed
exclusively by authorized Jayco dealers.
Jayco does not sell parts retail direct or to
non-authorized dealers. If an original part is
no longer available, Jayco will try to provide
an appropriate substitute.

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Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors
with your family and friends. By following the
proper precautions and planning, you can
help insure a safe, enjoyable and trouble-free
trip. We encourage you to develop a family
safety plan in case of an emergency or
severe weather condition, and practice it with
your entire family, especially children.
□Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to
serve as the "family contact." Make sure
everyone knows the name, address,
phone number and email of the contact
person.
□Draw a floor plan of your RV and find two
ways to exit. There should be one way to
get out of your RV without opening the
door.
□Teach everyone what the RV safety alarm
signals mean and how to be prepared to
leave the RV by themselves if necessary.
□Teach how to check doors and not to
open the them if the doors are hot. Also
teach everyone to stay low to try to avoid
breathing smoke, fumes or gases.
□In case family members are separated
from one another, have a plan for getting
back together. Decide on a meeting place
a safe distance from your RV and make
sure everyone understands to wait there.
□Make sure everyone knows where to go to
call the fire department or 911 from
outside the RV.
□Conduct safety drills at least every six
months to make sure everyone, including
guests, knows what to do to escape
safely. Practice evacuating the RV
blindfolded; in a real fire situation, the
amount of smoke generated may make it
impossible to see.
□Consult your local fire department for
additional safety precautions.
Pets may not be allowed into shelters for
health and space reasons. Prepare an
emergency plan for pets that includes at least
a 3-day supply of dry food and a large
container of water. The survival of a beloved
pet or valuable livestock will often depend on
the plans that its owner has made in advance.
EMERGENCY WEATHER PLANNING
One of the more serious conditions you need
to take into account when camping is that of
the weather, which is subject to change with
little or no warning. Earthquakes, hail,
flooding, hurricanes, wintry weather,
tornadoes — these and other extreme
weather conditions can threaten your safety
and damage your tow vehicle or RV.
Local radio and TV stations normally
broadcast weather conditions and warnings
as they occur. Research other methods of
learning about severe weather conditions and
how to deal with them. You may want to
consider investing in a weather radio.
Weather radios offer 24 hour-a-day VHF
broadcasts of weather observations and
forecasts directly from the US National
Weather Service. The frequencies used by
the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) weather radio stations
are 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475,
162.500, 162.525 or 162.550 megahertz or
visit their website at www.noaa.gov.
Repairing severe weather damage
If your tow vehicle or RV becomes an unlucky
victim of severe weather damage, you will
most likely need repair work. Call your
insurance company as soon as you can to
report your claim.
Familiarize yourself with the following
weather terms:
Warning - Indicates that a particular
weather hazard is either imminent or has
been reported. A warning indicates the
need to take action to protect life and
property. Move to a safe location
immediately. The type of hazard is
reflected in the type of warning (i.e.,
tornado warning, blizzard warning, etc.).
Watch - Indicates a particular hazard is
possible and that conditions are more
favorable than usual for its occurrence. A
watch is a recommendation for planning,
preparation and increased awareness (i.e.,
to be alert for changing weather, listen for
further information and think about what to
do if the danger materializes).

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Be aware of the heat index if camping during
hot weather. Keep yourself hydrated, and try
to stay indoors in an air-conditioned area
during a high heat index warning.
EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW
The emergency egress window is designed to
allow quick exit from the RV during an
emergency if access to the main entrance
door is not available. Practice opening the
egress window before an emergency occurs,
and make sure all occupants know how to
operate it.
When pulling into your campsite, make sure
your egress is not blocked by trees or other
obstacles. Verify the area below the window
is over solid ground that can be used as an
escape path. Do not remove the following
label from your RV:
Fig. 2.1 Emergency egress window label
FIRE SAFETY
At best, a fire in your RV can delay or ruin a
vacation; at worst, it can mean injury, financial
loss, and even death. If a fire starts, execute
your family safety plan. Make sure everyone
knows to stop, drop to the ground and roll
back and forth, shielding their face from the
fire with their hands, if their clothes catch fire.
Learn and teach safe fire practices. Build
campfires away from nearby trees or bushes.
Maintain at least a three-foot clear area free
of leaves, dry grass, pine needles, etc.,
around grills, campfires and/or tents.
Supervise children at all times when
campfires are burning or grills are in use.
Always have a way to extinguish the campfire
quickly and completely. Never leave a fire —
even a cigarette — burning unattended.
Teach family members how to use the fire
extinguisher and replace it as recommended.
Do not store combustible materials in closed
areas or near a heat source. Do not attempt
to use water to put out a grease fire. Water
can spread some types of fire and create an
electrocution hazard during an electrical fire.
Always call the Fire Department, no matter
how small the fire. However, be aware that if
a fire threatens your RV, you should not place
the call to your emergency services from
inside the RV. It is better to get out first and
place the call from somewhere else.
More information on fire fighting can be found
at the National Fire Protection Association
website (www.nfpa.org).
If you feel a fire was caused by product
failure, contact Jayco Customer Service at 1-
800-283-8267 for approval before you clean
any debris, enter, move or repair your RV
(failure to notify Jayco may result in loss of
coverage).
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and
property by putting out a small fire or
containing it until the fire department arrives;
but portable extinguishers have limitations. It
is important to recognize when to leave the
RV. Because fire grows and spreads so
rapidly, the number one priority is to get out
safely. The Underwriter Laboratories (UL)
classify household fire extinguishers into four
types:
During severe weather conditions move
indoors to a place of safety or shelter as
directed by the campground or appropriate
authorities. Avoid trees or power lines that
could fall on your vehicle. The safest place
during severe weather conditions is inside
a basement or storm shelter, not an RV or
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Rating Intended use
Type A For use on fires involving combustible
materials such as wood, cloth and
paper.
Type B For use on flammable liquid fires,
including kitchen grease. Never use
water on this type of fire!
Type C For use in fires involving energized
electrical equipment.
Type ABC Works on all three types of fires listed
above.
The factory-installed dry chemical fire
extinguisher, suitable for extinguishing small
fires of the Class B and Class C type, is
located near the entry door.
Operation
Keep your back to a clear exit when you use
the fire extinguisher so you can make an easy
escape if the fire cannot be controlled. If the
room fills with smoke, leave immediately.
Know when to leave. Fire extinguishers are
one element of a fire response plan, but the
primary element is safe escape.
There are different types and sizes of fire
extinguishers, but for the most part they all
work the same way. To operate a fire
extinguisher, remember the word PASS.
Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the
nozzle pointing away from you, and release
the locking mechanism.
Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of
the fire.
Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side until the
fire is out.
Disposal
Contact your local fire department, sanitation
department or environmental protection
department to find out what your local laws
stipulate before disposing of your used (non-
refillable) factory-installed dry chemical fire
extinguisher.
SMOKE ALARM
Three of the most common fire safety issues
are smoking in bed, leaving children
unattended and cleaning with flammable
fluids. There is no way to guarantee against
injury or loss of life in a fire; however, the
smoke alarm is intended to help reduce those
risks. Individuals with medical problems, or
who are hard of hearing, should consider
using warning devices that provide both
audible and visual signals.
Proper use and care of your smoke alarm
may save your life. Smoke alarms can only
work if they are properly located, installed,
operational and maintained and if smoke
reaches them. They are not foolproof. Do not
remove the following label from your RV:
Fig. 2.2 Smoke alarm label
Operation
The factory-installed ceiling mounted smoke
alarm is operational once the 9-volt battery is
correctly connected. The LED will flash to
show the battery is supplying power to the
alarm. When the product of combustion is
sensed, the smoke alarm sounds a loud
alarm that continues until the air is cleared.
How to test
Stand at arm's length from the smoke alarm
when testing. The alarm horn is loud and may
be harmful to your hearing. The test button
will accurately test all functions. Never use an
open flame from a match or lighter to test the
smoke alarm; you may ignite and set fire to
Avoid inhaling the dry chemical agent in
the fire extinguisher. It is not toxic, but may
cause skin irritation. In case of contact,
flush the affected area with clean, cool
water. If irritation persists, contact a
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the smoke alarm and your RV. If the smoke
alarm does not test properly, replace it
immediately.
Battery
The smoke alarm will not function if the
battery is missing, disconnected, dead, the
wrong type of battery is used or the battery is
installed incorrectly. When the battery
becomes weak, the smoke alarm will "beep"
(the low battery warning). If the low battery
warning sounds, the battery MUST be
replaced. Never disconnect the battery to
silence the smoke alarm.
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an insidious poison.
It is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas.
Many cases of reported carbon monoxide
poisoning indicate while victims are aware
they are not well, they become so disoriented
they are unable to save themselves by either
exiting the RV or calling for assistance. Young
children and household pets may be the first
affected.
The CO alarm is designed to detect the toxic
carbon monoxide fumes that result from
incomplete combustion, such as those
emitted from appliances, furnaces, fireplaces
and auto exhaust. A CO alarm is NOT A
SUBSTITUTE for other combustible gas, fire
or smoke alarms.
There are hazards against which carbon
monoxide detection may not be effective,
such as natural gas leaks or explosions.
Individuals with medical problems, or who are
hard of hearing, should consider using
warning devices that provide both audible and
visual signals.
What you should do if the alarm sounds
The CO alarm will automatically sense when
the level of carbon monoxide in the air
reaches dangerous levels. You should stay
outside the RV in fresh air until the CO alarm
is silenced. When the CO alarm sounds, do
not stand too close to it. The sound produced
by the CO alarm is loud because it is
designed to wake a person in an emergency.
Prolonged exposure to the CO alarm at a
close distance may be harmful to your
hearing.
1. Operate the RESET/SILENCE button.
2. Immediately move to fresh air (outdoors or
by an open door or window) and execute
your family safety plan.
3. Do not re-enter the premises. If you are
unable to exit the premises do not move
away from the open door or window until
the emergency service responders have
arrived, the premises have been aired out
and your CO alarm remains in its normal
condition.
If you are in a RV with either a nearby tow
vehicle engine running or the generator (if
so equipped) running there is a potential
for exhaust fumes to filter back into the
RV. Avoid inhaling exhaust gases as they
contain carbon monoxide, which is a
potentially toxic gas that is colorless and
odorless.
Actuation of this alarm may indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide that can
KILL YOU. This alarm will only indicate the
presence of carbon monoxide gas at the
sensor. Carbon monoxide gas may be
present in other areas.
The following symptoms are related to
carbon monoxide poisoning and should be
discussed with all members of the
household:
Mild exposure - Slight headache, nausea,
vomiting, fatigue (often described as "flu-
like" symptoms).
Medium exposure - Throbbing headaches,
drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
Extreme exposure - Convulsions,
unconsciousness, heart and lung failure.
Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause
brain damage, death.

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If your CO alarm reactivates within a 24-hour
period, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified
appliance technician to investigate for
sources of carbon monoxide from fuel burning
equipment and appliances, and inspect for
proper operation of this equipment (if
problems are identified during this inspection,
have the CO alarm replaced immediately).
Note any combustion equipment not
inspected by the technician. Make sure that
any motor vehicle is not and has not been
operating in an attached garage or adjacent
to your RV.
Batteries
The CO alarm will not function if the batteries
are missing, disconnected, dead, the wrong
type of battery is used or the batteries are
installed incorrectly. When the batteries
become weak, the CO alarm will "beep" (the
low battery warning). If the low battery
warning sounds, the batteries MUST be
replaced. Never disconnect the batteries to
silence the CO alarm.
Testing the CO alarm
Press and hold the test/reset button on the
front of the CO alarm for several seconds. If
the CO alarm does not test properly, replace it
immediately. Do not remove the following
label from your RV:
Fig. 2.3 CO alarm testing label
Maintenance
The CO alarm is pre-calibrated at the OEM
factory and requires no maintenance other
than to clean the outside casing occasionally
with a cloth. Ensure that the holes on the front
of the CO alarm are not blocked with dirt and
dust. DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS,
BLEACH OR POLISH.
PROPANE ALARM
For your safety protection, a new RV that
contains a propane gas system with propane
consuming appliances must have a propane
leak detection device. Because the chemical
composition of propane is heavier than air,
the propane alarm is located near the floor of
the RV (leaking propane tends to flow to and
pocket in low areas). A lit green LED indicates
when the factory-installed alarm is active.
Individuals with medical problems, or who are
hard of hearing, should consider using
warning devices that provide both audible and
visual signals.
This alarm is designed to sense the presence
of propane gas; however, there are other
combustible fumes or vapors that may be
detected by the sensor including (but not
limited to) acetone, alcohol, butane and
gasoline. These chemicals can be found in
commonly used items such as deodorants,
colognes, perfumes, adhesives, lacquer,
kerosene, glues, wine, liquor, most cleaning
agents and the propellants of aerosol cans.
High temperatures can activate glue and
adhesive vapors. If you close up your RV on a
hot day, the chemicals used in its construction
If the CO alarm is not maintained and
functioning properly according to OEM
supplied instructions, you will not be
warned if carbon monoxide is present in
the air. Death or serious illness could
result from asphyxiation (inability to
breathe
)
if carbon monoxide is
p
resent.
The alarm cannot detect propane or sound
a warning for two minutes after it has been
turned on. The propane leak alarm is not a
smoke or fire alarm. The alarm will only
indicate the presence of propane gas at
the sensor. Explosive gas may be present
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may be detected for months after the vehicle
was constructed (see Formaldehyde).
If the alarm sounds
1. Turn off all propane gas appliances (i.e.,
stove, water heater, furnace, etc.).
2. Open all windows and roof vents and
execute your family safety plan.
3. Turn OFF the propane tank valve.
4. Do not touch any electrical switch or use
any phone or radio in the RV.
5. Do not start any vehicle engine or
generator.
6. Determine and repair the source of the
leak.
7. Do not re-enter the RV until the problem is
corrected.
If the propane alarm keeps sounding at
regular intervals, a propane leak may be
present. Contact your dealer or propane gas
service to have the problem corrected before
using the propane system again.
Testing the propane leak alarm
If the propane alarm does not test properly,
replace it immediately. Do not remove the
following label from your RV:
Fig. 2.4 Propane alarm testing label
Battery or converter power source
The propane alarm is powered by 12-volt DC
through the converter or from an auxiliary
battery. This propane alarm is continuously
drawing a small amount of 12-volt current;
although this current draw is slight, it could
drain your auxiliary battery during extended
storage periods. If the auxiliary battery
becomes extremely drained, the LED light on
the face of the alarm will not light or the alarm
may begin to sound on its own. This condition
is not likely to occur except during storage
situations.
The propane alarm should never be
disabled because of nuisance or low
battery alarms. If the auxiliary battery cable
is disconnected, and other 12-volt power is
not available, the propane alarm will not
work and you will not be warned if leaking
propane is present.