Jayco jay 2016 series - Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV

SECTION 3 – PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION JAYCO TOWABLE TABLE OF CONTENTS
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7-way trailer plug -
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.
car end-rear view
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
There are two important factors when loading your RV, total weight and balance. It is
imperative that you verify compliance within all applicable weight ratings. Overloading
your RV will void the Towable Limited Warranty and the warranties of many
component part manufacturers.
White
1
Ground
Blue
2
Brakes
Green
3
Running lights
Black
4
Auxiliary battery charge line
Red
5
Stop & left turn
Brown
6
Stop & right turn
Yellow
7
Back up
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.
WARNING
If you exceed the GVWR, you MUST remove items from the RV, or drain liquids,
then re-weigh the vehicle to ensure you have achieved a safe weight. Weight labels
are posted inside your recreation vehicle so you can make a decision before you buy
about how much cargo capacity is important for you personally.