SECTION 3-PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION JAYCO TOWABLE
Car end, rear view
8. Remove the dolly wheel or platform and retract the tongue jack to its maximum
height.
9. Attach the breakaway switch cable to the tow vehicle.
10. Attach the safety chains.
11. Plug in your wire harness/connector plug from the tow vehicle to the travel trailer.
12. Walk around the RV to verify exterior lights are working correctly.
13. Remove the trailer wheel blocks.
NOTE: If an Atwood brake actuator is used with an equalizing hitch, be sure the
hanger chains hang between straight down and forward up to 34°. Do not use less than 6-
1/2” hanger chain length. For optimum brake performance, hang chains forward 34°. Refer
to the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for more information.
WIRE HARNESS/CONNECTOR PLUG
A 7-way wire harness/connector plug is wired into your trailer to connect electrical power
from the tow vehicle for travel. This supplies power to the RV brakes, tail lights, clearance
lights, turn signals, brake lights, etc. Wiring to operate your brakes must be the same size
in both the tow vehicle and RV (the RV brake wiring is 12-gauge wire).
When attaching wires to your tow vehicle, carefully and tightly tape all the connections for
moisture protection.
The connector plug may build up corrosion with extended use and should be cleaned
periodically to insure good electrical contact. Make sure the connector plug is kept clean
and protected from road elements as you travel.
WEIGHING YOUR TOW VEHICLE & RV
Auxiliary battery charge line
WARNING
The actual weight of the vehicle, all options, liquids, the hitch weight, and your
personal cargo is important for you to know so you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) of the recreation vehicle. The volume of space available for
storage may exceed the amount of available cargo capacity. Large storage
compartments have been designed to accommodate normal camping items, which are
bulky, but not necessarily heavy.
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR! This means you should weigh your RV as
loaded for your normal travel to determine the actual weight.
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