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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.
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.
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 trafc
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 fth wheel requires a pin box hitch bolted
directly to the oor 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 classication. The weight classication is determined from the hitch’s
weight carrying capacity (the pin box weight on a fth 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.
Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to the RV frame.
Jayco cannot be responsible for the tow vehicle suspension system. The nal
ball height after the tow vehicle/fth wheel combination is completely hooked
up is a factor that must be considered. To avoid overloading your trailer axles
and minimize possible handling difculties, your trailer should be level when
hooked to your tow vehicle. Do not overload your tow vehicle.
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