Chapter 3 Use Of Your Sport Utility Trailer; Equipment; Tow Vehicle - Jayco 2004 Talon ZX Owner's Manual

USE OF YOUR SPORT UTILITY TRAILER
In this chapter you will find helpful information to assist you in preparing, traveling and using your
sport utility trailer.

EQUIPMENT

Tow Vehicle

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WARNING: BEFORE USING YOUR SPORT UTILITY TRAILER ON THE
ROADWAYS. Review the compatibility of your tow vehicle with the trailer you will
be towing. You must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating of the trailer (GVWR).
Know your loaded hitch weight and select a hitch that is adequate for that weight.
You, as the owner, are responsible for the safety and compatibility of your tow vehicle
and trailer selections. Consult your hitch and tow vehicle manufacturers with any
questions before you tow your trailer. You are responsible for the maintenance of
your tow vehicle and trailer. Do not exceed the tow or cargo capacity of your TOW
vehicle, and remember that the gross combined vehicle weight rating (GCVWR)
relates to towing capacity and does not necessarily indicate braking capacity. Do not
overload your trailer with additions, cargo, or tank fluids to exceed the GVWR of the
trailer. Do not load your trailer so that it is unbalanced from front to rear or from side
to side. You should clearly understand how your particular tow vehicle capacities are
calculated. Make sure your tow vehicle is mechanically sound for your intended usage
and pay particular attention to suspension components, tires and tire pressure. We
recommend that you use sway control devices and weight distributing hitches with all
Jayco towable products. Many states have lower speed limit requirements for tow
vehicle/trailer combinations. Obey all traffic laws and use your seat belts at all times.
We recommend that you do not exceed 55 M.P.H. when towing a trailer. Consult an
expert for specific driver education when towing a trailer. There are private RV
driving schools and some RV clubs offer driving seminars as part of their club
activities. Recreation vehicle publications and the Internet can be a source of
information regarding RV driver education as well as many other topics to help you
learn to safely use your recreation vehicle.
Consult experts on hitch and tow vehicles before you tow your trailer. Jayco does not recommend or
endorse particular tow vehicles or hitch assemblies. Review the compatibility of your tow vehicle
with the trailer you will be towing. As a minimum requirement, the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of your trailer must not exceed your tow vehicle's rated towing capacity. Know your
loaded hitch weight and select a hitch that is adequate for that weight. You, as the owner, are
responsible for the safety and compatibility of your tow vehicle and trailer selections. You are
responsible for the maintenance and proper connection of your tow vehicle, hitch assembly, and
trailer. Do not exceed the towing or cargo capacity of your tow vehicle and do not exceed the GVWR
of the trailer. You must clearly understand how your particular tow vehicle capacities are calculated.
Make sure your tow vehicle is mechanically sound for your intended usage and pay particular
attention to suspension components, tires, and tire pressure. Sway control devices and weight
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