Jayco 2016 Melbourne - Vehicle Operation; Using The Rear Hitch

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vehicle OperatiOn
Towing and braking label
vehicle operAtion
You will nd that your motor home will travel safely and comfortably at highway speed
limits. However, it will take longer than a passenger automobile to reach that speed. Keep
this in mind when overtaking and passing another vehicle. Allow more time to go around
the vehicle you are passing. You cannot cut back into the trafc lane as quickly due to the
longer length of your motor home. Drive with caution to avoid situations that might require
quick momentum changes.
The motor home has a longer turning radius than the average automobile. When making a
turn, check the road clearance and be aware of others, especially if towing a vehicle behind
your motor home. Have someone help guide you out of a difcult parking space or trafc
pattern. Swerves and sharp turns, especially at high speeds, could result in loss of control
of the motor home.
Adverse weather conditions and extremes in terrain may affect the performance and handling
of your vehicle. Do not operate the cruise control on icy or extremely wet roads, winding
roads, in heavy trafc, or in any other trafc situation where a constant speed cannot be
maintained.
usinG the reAr hitch
The motor home is designed primarily as a recreation vehicle. Any towing will affect vehicle
handling, durability and fuel economy. Exceeding any of the listed weight ratings will result
in unacceptable overall vehicle performance. Your safety and satisfaction require proper use
of correct equipment.
The factory installed towing hitch on this vehicle is capable of pulling 5,000 lbs. of load
(maximum), however the vertical (tongue) weight will vary according to the towed vehicle.
A hitch bar of appropriate strength and steel should be selected to match the towing receptor.
Always use safety chains between the motor home and the towed trailer or vehicle. Cross
the chains under the tongue and allow for slack when turning corners. Connect the safety
chains to the vehicle frame or hook retainers. Never attach the safety chains to the bumper.
Before descending a steep or long grade when towing a trailer or vehicle, reduce speed and
shift the motor home into a lower gear to control vehicle speed. Avoid frequent or prolonged
brake application, which can cause overheating or brake failure.
By denition the GCWR is “the maximum total weight rating allowed for a vehicle and any
attachment, such as a trailer or towed vehicle. To determine the total allowable weight for a
towed item, subtract the GVWR from the GCWR.
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