TOWING & HANDLING
Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we
recommend you pay special attention to the
following:
0 The use of daytime running lights can
increase other motorists’ awareness of the
RV to all traffic.
0 Keep the tires inflated to the specified
levels. Replace the tires before they are
excessively worn.
0 Before changing lanes check the outside
rearview mirrors, rear vision camera for
other vehicles, and activate the
appropriate turn signal to alert other
drivers.
0 While driving, watch the behavior of other
drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Always
follow all traffic laws and regulations. Pay
attention to traffic and road conditions. Be
a courteous and alert driver. Always leave
room for unexpected events, such as
sudden braking.
0 Never drive when you are sleepy or tired.
Never drive when alcohol, drugs or
medication have affected your judgment,
reflexes or alertness.
Obey all traffic laws and use your seatbelts at
all times. Many states have lower speed limit
requirements for tow vehicle/RV
combinations. We recommend that you do not
exceed the posted speed limit when towing an
RV. Adverse weather conditions and extremes
in terrain may affect the performance and
handling of your tow vehicle. Do not operate
the tow vehicle cruise control on icy or
extremely wet roads, winding roads, in heavy
traffic or in any other traffic situation where a
constant speed cannot be maintained.
RV DRIVING SCHOOLS & SEMINARS
If you have any concerns about driving while
towing a RV, consult an expert for specific RV
driver education. There are private RV schools
and some RV owner’s organizations that offer
driving seminars. The schedules and locations
of the various RV driver education seminars
and schools can be researched through
RV-related publications and internet sites.
Use caution when using the internet as a
resource tool. Verify the information is from a
credited and reliable source in the RV industry,
and it pertains to your RV. If in doubt, contact
your RV dealer or Jayco Customer Service for
assistance.
DRIVING & ALCOHOL
The presence of alcohol in significant levels in
the blood increases the probability that the
driver will be involved in an accident. Exercise
your good judgment and encourage others to
do the same. Know the legal alcohol limits and
do not exceed them. Be aware of your
personal limits, which may be lower than the
legal limits. Should you ever exceed your limits
or find your driving is impaired, find alternative
transportation. NEVER DRINK AND THEN
DRIVE.
BREAKAWAY SWITCH
The breakaway switch is a crucial part of the
RV braking system. Located on the travel
trailer A-frame or fifth wheel pin box, this
switch will apply the trailer brakes if the trailer
becomes detached from the tow vehicle.
Attach the breakaway switch lanyard to a
permanent part of the tow vehicle (on a travel
trailer do not attach it to the hitch ball or similar
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SECTION 7
TOWING & HANDLING
Driving after drinking or taking drugs
(including some prescriptions and/or
over-the-counter medications) can lead to
an accident. Studies have shown
perceptions are less sharp, reflexes are
slower, drowsiness may be experienced
and/or judgment may be impaired.
NEVER use the breakaway switch and
trailer brake system as a parking brake.
Doing so would create a high amp draw on
the battery and converter. This can cause
damage to wiring, connectors and the
breakaway switch.
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