Rear Bumper; Travel Trailer Hitch - Jayco 2016 White Hawk Owner's Manual

SECTION 3 – PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
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EAR UMPER
Do not add items to the recreation vehicle 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.
The rear bumper of your recreation vehicle 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.
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
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RAVEL RAILER
Hitch selection is important because it affects the towing and handling characteristics of
your recreation vehicle. 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 travel trailer requires a frame mounted hitch.
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 (also known as the tongue weight on a travel trailer). Before
selecting a hitch, you must know your GVWR and tongue weight.
The rating of the hitch package purchased should be equal to or greater than the
RV's GVWR and the hitch weight.
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/travel trailer 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.
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.
Make sure your dealer is aware of the tow vehicle you are using so a compatible hookup is
achieved.
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