Jayco jay 2016 series User manual

2016 CAMPING TRAILERS
0181064.2016 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
Generations of family fun.

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 RVs using
fewer natural resources. Already, our initiative has created significant impact.
As of December 31, 2013 our company has:
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..
Recycled
 6832 tons of wood
 1138 tons of scrap metal
 1262 tons of cardboard and paper
Conserved
 8,834,000 gallons of fresh water, enough to meet the
daily needs of 11,787 Americans.
 30,200 gallons of gas, enough for Americans to drive
more than 845,600 miles.
 Enough electricity to power 2,895 homes for a year.
Saved
 56,200 mature trees.
 Enough landfill airspace to meet the annual disposal
needs of a community of 39,290 people.

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WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND COMPONENT
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 or may not be available on your particular model. “If so
equipped” does not indicate or imply that the component(s) or option(s) were at any
time available, or can be retrofitted to your model. In addition, the owner should refer
to individual manufacturer’s operating instructions contained in the owner’s packet.

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Section 1: WARRANTY &SERVICE
About This Manual...........................................................................................................1-1
Change of Address/Ownership .........................................................................................1-4
Customer Relations...........................................................................................................1-5
Customer Responsibility...................................................................................................1-3
Dealer Responsibility........................................................................................................1-4
Jayco Customer First Emergency Roadside Assistance....................................................1-6
JayPlus™ Extended Service Contract...............................................................................1-6
Jayco Travel Club.............................................................................................................1-5
Jayco Towable Rental Limited Warranty........................................................................1-14
Manufacturing Process......................................................................................................1-3
A Notice To Jayco Dealers .............................................................................................1-14
Obtaining Emergency Warranty Repair............................................................................1-6
Obtaining Service At Jayco...............................................................................................1-7
Obtaining Service For Separately Warranted Items..........................................................1-7
Options & Equipment.......................................................................................................1-3
Parts & Accessories ..........................................................................................................1-7
Reporting Safety Defects..................................................................................................1-2
Safety Alerts .....................................................................................................................1-1
Suggestions For Obtaining Service...................................................................................1-4
Towable Limited Tent Warranty.....................................................................................1-11
Towable Limited Warranty...............................................................................................1-8
Warranty Packet................................................................................................................1-1
Section 2: OCCUPANT SAFETY
Combination Carbon Monoxide/Propane Alarm...............................................................2-4
Cold Weather Usage.........................................................................................................2-8
Condensation ....................................................................................................................2-8
Extended or Full Time Usage .........................................................................................2-7
Fire Extinguisher .............................................................................................................2-1
Fire Safety.........................................................................................................................2-1
Formaldehyde ...................................................................................................................2-7
Secondary Means Of Escape.............................................................................................2-1
Smoke Alarm....................................................................................................................2-2
SECTION 3: PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
Cargo Carrying Accessory Receiver (If So Equipped) .....................................................3-5
Exterior Accessories (Customer Supplied) .......................................................................3-5
Front Deck (If So Equipped).............................................................................................3-3
Hitch-Travel Trailer (Customer Supplied)........................................................................3-7
Hitching Procedure-Travel Trailer....................................................................................3-9
Loading Your Recreation Vehicle ....................................................................................3-3
Rear Bumper.....................................................................................................................3-6
Roof-Camping Trailer.......................................................................................................3-6
Safety Chains-Travel Trailer.............................................................................................3-8
Sway Control-Travel Trailer (Customer Supplied)...........................................................3-9
Tow Vehicle......................................................................................................................3-1
Vehicle Labels ..................................................................................................................3-1
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV ...............................................................................3-10
Weight Distributing System-Travel Trailer (Customer Supplied) ....................................3-8
Weight and Capacity Labels .............................................................................................3-2
Weight Terms ...................................................................................................................3-1
Wire Harness/Connector Plug.........................................................................................3-10

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SECTION 4: TOWING &SET-UP
Brake System.................................................................................................................... 4-3
Bed Slide Maintenance................................................................................................... 4-27
Breakaway Switch-Travel Trailer..................................................................................... 4-4
Campsite Hook-up............................................................................................................ 4-5
Canopy (If So Equipped)................................................................................................ 4-27
Changing A Tire...............................................................................................................4-9
Emergency Stopping ........................................................................................................ 4-6
Emergency Towing .......................................................................................................... 4-6
Entrance Door .................................................................................................................. 4-4
Keys.................................................................................................................................. 4-4
Leveling The RV.............................................................................................................. 4-5
Lifter System.................................................................................................................. 4-33
Lights –Tent Models...................................................................................................... 4-24
Screen Room (If So Equipped)....................................................................................... 4-30
Set Up-Travel Trailer ..................................................................................................... 4-11
Seasoning The New Tent................................................................................................ 4-11
Spare Tire Carrier (If So Equipped) ............................................................................... 4-10
Stabilizer Jacks.................................................................................................................4-5
Steps - Entrance Door.......................................................................................................4-4
Tear down-Camping Trailer Tent................................................................................... 4-24
Tent, Canopy and Screen Room..................................................................................... 4-27
Tent Set Up..................................................................................................................... 4-11
Tires.................................................................................................................................. 4-7
Towing ............................................................................................................................. 4-1
Towing Behind Your RV ................................................................................................. 4-2
Vinyl Tire Cover ............................................................................................................ 4-11
Wheel Lugs ...................................................................................................................... 4-6
SECTION 5: SLIDEOUT SYSTEMS
Slideout System Not Applicable For This Product
SECTION 6: 30 AMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
120-volt Circuit Breakers ............................................................................................... 6-5
30 Amp 120-volt AC System (If So Equipped) ...............................................................6-3
12-volt DC Outlet............................................................................................................. 6-7
12-volt DC System ......................................................................................................... 6-6
12-volt Fuse Panel .......................................................................................................... 6-7
30 AMP Power Cord (If So Equipped) ...........................................................................6-4
Approximate Electrical Load Ratings .............................................................................6-9
Auxiliary Battery (Customer Supplied) .......................................................................... 6-7
Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (Customer Supplied) ........................................ 6-8
Calculating 30 Amp Electrical Load .............................................................................. 6-4
Command Center .......................................................................................................... 6-10
Connecting The Power Cord .......................................................................................... 6-2
Converter ........................................................................................................................ 6-5
Electrical System ............................................................................................................. 6-1
GFCI Receptacle Outlet .................................................................................................. 6-1
In Case Of An Electrical Fire .........................................................................................6-1
Load Center .................................................................................................................... 6-8
Replacing Light Bulbs .................................................................................................. 6-10
Testing the Campsite Power Connection ........................................................................6-2

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SECTION 7: FUEL SYSTEMS
Calculating Propane Usage.............................................................................................7-10
Cooking With Propane Gas...............................................................................................7-8
Exhaust Gas Fumes...........................................................................................................7-1
Installing Propane Cylinder(s) ..........................................................................................7-5
Propane Gas Container .....................................................................................................7-3
Propane Gas System .........................................................................................................7-1
Propane Leak Test ............................................................................................................7-2
Propane Regulator.............................................................................................................7-7
Propane Safety Procedures................................................................................................7-3
Traveling With Propane..................................................................................................7-10
Using The Propane System...............................................................................................7-8
SECTION 8: PLUMBING SYSTEM
12-volt Water Pump & Switch..........................................................................................8-3
Bathroom Shower Or Tub ...............................................................................................8-9
Black & Grey Tank Drains .............................................................................................8-17
Black Water Holding Tank (If So Equipped)..................................................................8-17
Black Water System (If So Equipped)............................................................................8-16
Draining the Fresh Water System...................................................................................8-10
Faucets..............................................................................................................................8-9
Fresh Water Connections..................................................................................................8-3
Fresh Water Holding Tank................................................................................................8-3
Fresh Water System..........................................................................................................8-2
Hardware & Sink or Shower Fixtures.............................................................................8-10
Outside Shower (If So Equipped).....................................................................................8-9
Plumbing System Maintenance.........................................................................................8-1
Sanitizing the Plumbing System .....................................................................................8-11
Toilet (If So Equipped)...................................................................................................8-18
Water Heater.....................................................................................................................8-4
Water Heater Bypass (If So Equipped).............................................................................8-8
Water Pressure Regulator (Customer Supplied) ...............................................................8-4
Winterizing the Plumbing System ..................................................................................8-13
SECTION 9: HEATING &COOLING
Air Conditioner (If So Equipped) .....................................................................................9-1
Furnace .........................................................................................................................9-2
Power Roof Vent (If So Equipped) .................................................................................9-1
SECTION 10: APPLIANCES
Cooking With Propane ...................................................................................................10-6
Carry Out Stove (If So Equipped) ..................................................................................10-5
Cooktop (If So Equipped) ..............................................................................................10-1
Gas BBQ Grill (If So Equipped) ...................................................................................10-3
In Case of Grease Fire ...................................................................................................10-6
Kitchen Range & Oven (If So Equipped) ...................................................................10-2
Refrigerator of Ice Box...................................................................................................10-6
Water Heater –See Plumbing Section ...............................................................................
SECTION 11: ELECTRONICS
Electronic Components ..................................................................................................11-1

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SECTION 12: INTERIOR
ABS Plastics .................................................................................................................. 12-6
Booth Dinette (If So Equipped) ..................................................................................... 12-3
Cabinetry & Tables ........................................................................................................ 12-3
Cleaning The Interior .................................................................................................... 12-1
Countertops ................................................................................................................... 12-4
Décor Items.................................................................................................................... 12-1
Flooring.......................................................................................................................... 12-5
Heated Bed Mats (If So Equipped)................................................................................. 12-5
Interior Wall Panel ......................................................................................................... 12-5
Pantry or Hutch (If So Equipped)................................................................................... 12-3
Sofa ................................................................................................................................ 12-2
SECTION 13: EXTERIOR
Cleaning The Exterior .................................................................................................... 13-1
Exterior Roof & Sidewall Vents .................................................................................... 13-4
E-Z Lube Or Super-Lube Axle ...................................................................................... 13-4
Frame ............................................................................................................................. 13-4
Roof Ladder (If So Equipped)........................................................................................ 13-4
Sealants .......................................................................................................................... 13-4
Tent Maintenance........................................................................................................... 13-3
SECTION 14: TRAVEL/CAMPING/STORAGE CHECKLISTS
Ready to Leave & Maintenance Checklist...................................................................... 14-1
RV Start-Up.................................................................................................................... 14-1
RV Storage .................................................................................................................... 14-3
SECTION 15:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Change of Address/Ownership Form ............................................................................. 15-3
Featured Components Quick Reference Chart ............................................................... 15-1
Vehicle Maintenance Record.......................................................................................... 15-2

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Revised 12/30/15