Cargo Ramp Door Operation - Jayco 2004 Talon ZX Owner's Manual

TO DETERMINE THE WHEEL POSITION WEIGHT:
• Pull the recreation vehicle onto the scale so that only one tire is on the scale. Record the
weight. Your trailer must remain as level as possible on the scale (even though an axle or
side is not physically on the scale). Obviously, to obtain the side-to-side weights, there
must be enough space on either side of the scale to accommodate the recreation vehicle
being partially off the scale.
• To calculate the opposite side of the vehicle wheel position weight, subtract the first side's
weight from the weight determined in step #1.
If there is a difference in the weights on one side of the vehicle as compared to weights on the other
side, components (tires, wheels, brakes, springs, etc.) on the heavier side could be overloaded, even
though the total axle load is within the GVWR. It is important to redistribute the load to avoid
component failure, as well as to improve the handling characteristics of the vehicle.

CARGO RAMP DOOR OPERATION

The cargo ramp door on your sport utility trailer is rated at 1800#. Do not exceed this amount at any
time during the loading process.
To open the ramp door:
1. The door has a spring assist attached to it to aid in
opening and closing the door.
2. Select a site for unloading that will provide a level/flat
surface for the ramp to rest on.
3. Remove any locks securing the door.
4. Slightly push in and then push up on the latches that are
holding the door in place (Fig. 3-5).
5. Move the handle to the outside of the trailer (Fig. 3-6).
6. Using the attached handles, pull the door open. Make
sure there are no people or equipment in the way when
opening the door. Support the door at all times and do
not let it drop to the ground.
To close the ramp door:
1. As the trailer is being loaded, make sure that the
vehicles/equipment does not damage the door seals.
2. Remove any debris (sand, snow, etc.) from around the
door before it is closed.
3. Lift up on the end of the ramp until it is in the closed
position.
4. Secure the door with the latches and lock as desired. Do
not move the trailer until the cargo ramp door is secured with the door latches (Fig. 3-7).
Inspect all door components each trip for wear or damage and make necessary repairs for safety in
operation and towing.
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WARNING: DO NOT SLEEP IN THE CARGO BAY AREA WHILE INTERNAL
COMBUSTION ENGINES ARE BEING STORED OR TRANSPORTED IN THE
SPORT UTILITY TRAILER. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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Fig. 3-5
Fig. 3-6
Fig. 3-7
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