Fifth Wheel Owner’s Manual - jayco.com

1 WheelOwner s ManualModel Year 2009 WARNING: Read all instructions in this Manual and component Imanufacturer supplied information before using your 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 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 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.

2 LITHO USA05/08**09-1 Part # TABLE OF CONTENTS IWARRANTY & SERVICE ABOUT THIS CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP CUSTOMER CUSTOMER DEALER jayco CUSTOMER FIRST EMERGENCY ROADSIDE JAYPLUS EXTENDED SERVICE MANUFACTURING OBTAINING EMERGENCY WARRANTY OBTAINING SERVICE AT OBTAINING SERVICE FOR SEPARATELY WARRANTED REPLACEMENT REPORTING SAFETY SAFETY SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING THE GOODIE THE jayco TRAVEL TOWABLE LIMITED UPDATE YOUR CONTACT OCCUPANT SAFETY CARBON MONOXIDE EMERGENCY EGRESS EMERGENCY WEATHER FIRE FIRE FUEL PROPANE SMOKE PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION FIRST SHORT 5TH Wheel HITCH (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) 18 LOADING YOUR RV ..20 RV BRAKE TOW VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) VEHICLE WEIGHING YOUR TOW VEHICLE & WEIGHT TOWING & HANDLING BREAKAWAY DRIVING & EMERGENCY EMERGENCY Fifth Wheel HITCHING Fifth Wheel LANDING RV DRIVING SCHOOLS & STABILIZER WIRE HARNESS/CONNECTOR RV TIRES CHANGING THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER (IF SO EQUIPPED).

3 31 Wheel ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 50 AMP 120-VOLT CIRCUIT 12-VOLT BATTERY DISCONNECT (IF SO EQUIPPED)..39 12-VOLT DC OUTLET (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..40 12-VOLT DC 12-VOLT FUSE 240/120-VOLT AC 50 AMP POWER AUXILIARY BATTERY (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)..39 BATTERY ISOLATOR FOR YOUR TOW VEHICHLE (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) ..40 CALCULATING ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GENERATOR (IF SO EQUIPPED)..38 GFCI RECPTACLE IN CASE OF AN ELECTRICAL PLUMBING SYSTEM 12-VOLT WATER PUMP & BATHROOM SHOWER OR BLACK & GREY TANK BLACK TANK FLUSH (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..52 BLACK/GREY WATER HOLDING BLACK/GREY WATER SYSTEM (IF SO EQUIPPED)..50 DRAINING THE FRESH WATER FRESH WATER HOLDING MONITOR OUTSIDE SHOWER (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..44 THE FRESH WATER USING THE CITY USING THE CITY TANK USING THE COUNTRY USING THE UTILITY CENTER NORMAL UTILITY TABLE OF CONTENTS II PLUMBING SYSTEM, CONT. WATER WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)..42 WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (IF SO EQUIPPED).

4 45 PROPANE SYSTEM CALCULATING PROPANE DOT PROPANE HOSES, PIPES, TUBES & HOW TO LEAK TEST THE PROPANE INSTALLING PROPANE CYLINDER(S) ..58 PROPANE PROPANE SAFETY TRAVELING WITH USING THE PROPANE SLIDEOUT SYSTEM OPERATING THE TRANSIT TROUBLESHOOTING THE CAMPING & OPERATING AIR CONDITIONER (IF SO EQUIPPED)..72 ATTIC FAN (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..71 BBQ GRILL (IF SO EQUIPPED)..71 BOOTH DINETTE (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..67 CEILING FAN (IF SO EQUIPPED)..73 COLD WEATHER COOKING WITH DUCTING & RETURN ENTRANCE DOOR WITH SCREEN EXTENDED DRY FIREPLACE (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..73 FLOOR SAFE (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..73 FREE-STANDING TABLE & CHAIRS (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..67 FURNACE (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..72 HIDE-A-BED (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..67 IN CASE OF A GREASE J-STEEL SOFA (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..67 KITCHEN STOVE, RANGE OR OVEN (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..70 MICROWAVE (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..69 OUTDOOR MEDIA CENTER (IF SO EQUIPPED) ..69 PANTRY (IF SO EQUIPPED)..70 PATIO AWNING (IF SO EQUIPPED).

5 71 69 SETTING UP YOUR 66 72 TV ANTENNA & CABLE TV .. 68 TV POWER 68 WASHER/DRYER COMBO (IF SO EQUIPPED).. 72 STORAGE & MAINTENANCE ABS 76 BIKE RACK/CARGO TRAY (IF SO EQUIPPED).. 81 CABINETRY & 77 CLEANING THE 78 CLEANING THE 75 77 D COR 76 DOORS & 80 EXTERIOR ROOF & SIDEWALL 79 E-Z LUBE 80 77 75 FURNITURE 76 HARDWARE & SINK OR SHOWER 76 MAINTENANCE 84 MAXISTOR STORAGE (IF SO EQUIPPED)80 76 REAR 81 REPLACING LIGHT 77 ROOF LADDER (IF SO EQUIPPED).. 81 RUBBER 81 82 STORAGE 83 TRAILER 80 80 SPECIFICATIONS & GLOSSARY APPROXIMATE ELECTRICAL LOAD 90 CIRCUIT 89 DC FUSE PANEL 89 GLOSSARY OF 91 OEM 87 OEM Wheel LUG TORQUE 88 PROPANE CONSUMPTION 89 SECTION 1 WARRANTY & SERVICE 1 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.

6 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.

7 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 .

8 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 injury.

9 This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury. SECTION 1 WARRANTY & SERVICE 2 or jayco . For additional information, please refer to the NHTSA website at 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 .

10 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 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.