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vehicle operation
Towing Behind Your RV
RV Brake System
The electric brakes are designed to work with the tow vehicle brakes. To maintain proper
braking performance, both the RV and tow vehicle brakes must be used together. Separate
use of the braking systems will cause accelerated wear and damage.
When your RV is new, it is impossible to adjust the brake shoes precisely. It takes
approximately 1,000 miles and/or 50 medium to heavy stops to “burnish” t or “seat”
the shoes to the brake drum. After the initial break-in period your brake shoes must be
adjusted accurately for best performance and increased durability.
Braking system components include:
Tow vehicle battery
Brake controller
Wire harness/connector plug
Trailer battery
Breakaway switch
Hydraulic brakes (if so equipped)
Your camping trailer may be equipped with hydraulic surge brakes. These brakes operate
automatically as the tow vehicle’s brakes are applied. When the tow vehicle operator begins
to decrease speed and apply the brakes, the weight of the moving trailer pushes forward
and the coupler moved downward. This pressure moves the plunger, which in turn pushes
If you do not have a Jayco factory installed hitch receiver, towing items
behind your Jayco RV, or overloading the rear, will void the warranty and
may result in: damage to the RV or add-on items, towing difculties, property
damage and/or personal injury.
Failure to maintain the brakes in proper working condition as specied in the
operator’s manual supplied by the axle OEM will cause property damage,
personal injury and possibly death. Consult with your dealer for assistance.
NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A JAYCO FACTORY
INSTALLED HITCH RECEIVER, DO NOT TOW ANY-
THING BEHIND YOUR RV. THE RV FRAME AND BUMPER
ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR TOWING.
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