Hitch - See Chapter 7 "Options; Loading Cargo - Jayco Mini-Motorhome Owner's Manual

HITCH – SEE CHAPTER 7 "OPTIONS"

LOADING CARGO

WARNING: For traveling safety, it is important to make sure the tie down
straps are secured on all appliances such as the television, coffee maker, etc.
Vibration caused during travel will move the appliances creating the potential
for them to fall out of their cabinets possibly causing injury.
The loading of travel and camping equipment along with food and liquids requires
careful consideration. Lightweight and bulky items such as paper products, bedding, and
clothes should be stored in overhead cabinets. Heavy items such as cooking equipment
should be placed in lower cabinets. Canned food should be in a pantry, if so equipped, or
in lower cabinets. Heavy items should be secured to avoid shifting during travel. Keep
heavy items in front of the rear axle as too much weight behind the axle can affect
steering conditions.
Distributing weight throughout the motorhome will enable the mini-motorhome to handle
and perform well during travel.
When you are finished loading the mini-motorhome, weigh the vehicle. See the next
section for weighing instructions.
WARNING: Rear bumper on the frame of the mini-home is NOT designed
to carry over 100 lb. of weight. Installation of items exceeding 100 lb. may
cause metal fatigue and weld stress. Should such failures occur, it could
damage your property and endanger vehicles following your mini-motorhome
during travel, possibly causing an accident.
CAUTION: We recommend that you DO NOT travel with full holding tanks. Full
holding tanks are not calculated into the cargo capacity of your mini-motorhome.
The weight from full holding tanks will greatly diminish the cargo capacity and
possibly cause you to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating. This can affect
suspension components, reduce fuel economy, and create adverse handling charac-
teristics. If you are dry camping and cannot immediately empty your tanks, reduce
your speed until you reach a dumping station.
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