Jayco 2016 North Point - Rear Bumper

JAYCO TOWABLE SECTION 3-PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
REAR BUMPER
The rear bumper of your RV is not designed to carry cargo. Items that extend beyond the
bumper OR weigh over 100 lbs. (45kg) will place undo strain on the bumper.
The 100 lb. bumper capacity includes the weight of the spare tire that may have been
attached at the factory.
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NOTE: Some items may fall within the given weight range, (like bike racks) however,
they can still cause damage. Over time, weight added to the bumper will cause damage
from the motion created while traveling. In addition, extra weight behind the axle may
reduce the hitch weight (leading to adverse handling conditions from wind gusts and/or
passing traffic
FIFTH WHEEL PIN BOX (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
Hitch selection is important because it affects the towing and handling characteristics of
your RV. There are many kinds of hitches available for various uses and assuring that you
have the correct hitch installed is critical to a safe towing experience.
Ask your dealer about the proper class and type of hitch you need to purchase for your
individual tow vehicle/RV combination. A fifth wheel requires a pin box hitch bolted
directly to the floor of the truck box through the frame.
The hitch manufacturer assigns a hitch class rating based on the capacity that hitch has for
towing and a weight classification. The weight classification is determined from the hitch’s
weight carrying capacity (the pin box weight on a fifth wheel). Before selecting a hitch,
you must know your GVWR and pin box rating. The rating of the hitch package
purchased should be equal to or greater than the RV’s GVWR and the pin box rating.
The rating of the hitch package purchased should be equal to or greater than the
RV’s GVWR and pin box rating.
Equipment that sometimes gives autos, trucks and sport utility vehicles a softer ride can
accentuate swaying when pulling a RV; conversely, suspension that is too stiff will
increase vibration, bounce and accelerate wear of your tow vehicle and RV combination.
Jayco cannot be responsible for the suspension system of any tow vehicle. There are
a variety of tow vehicle suspension systems available that will affect the ball height,
stability and levelness of a hooked up RV.
CAUTION
Do not add items to the RV rear bumper. Add-on items will eventually damage
your bumper. Damage caused by such aftermarket equipment installation or
improper loading voids the Towable Limited Warranty.
CAUTION
Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to the RV frame. Jayco
cannot be responsible for the tow vehicle suspension system. The final ball height
after the tow vehicle/fifth wheel combination is completely hooked up is a factor that
must be considered. To avoid overloading your
trailer axles and minimize possible
handling difficulties, your trailer should be level when hooked to your tow vehicle.
Do not overload your tow vehicle.
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