Setting Up For Temporary Use; Maintenance Checklist Prior To Towing - Jayco COVE 2002 Owner's Manual

Setting Up For Temporary Use

We recommend that you select a level or nearly level place for your park trailer. There are two
reasons to be level. First, your park trailer is designed to operate in a level position for both water
drainage system and especially your refrigerator. Second, it is more comfortable to live on the level.
If a level site is not available, use short 2" x 6" blocks of wood to raise the low side wheels.
Before unhooking the park trailer from tow vehicle, always mount dolly wheel to tongue jack and
block trailer wheels to keep trailer from moving.
1. Release weight distributing bars (if used).
2. Release safety latch on coupler.
3. Raise coupler on A-frame by turning tongue jack until ball is free.
4. Disconnect 7-way wire connector, safety chains, and breakaway cable.
5. Move tow vehicle away as desired.
6. Lower tongue jack until park trailer is level.
Lower the stabilizer jacks (Fig. 8-5) by placing the crank onto the jack shaft
and turning clockwise to lower it until the frame of the park trailer begins to
rise slightly. Equalize all four jacks for best support. You may need to adjust each jack two or three
times. For convenience when you are not parked on cement, you may wish to place a wood or hard
plastic block under the jack.
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CAUTION: Do not use the stabilizer jacks to level the trailer. It is important to remember
that stabilizer jacks are to be used only for support while occupying and moving around in
your park trailer. They are not designed to bear the weight of the park trailer.

Maintenance Checklist Prior to Towing

Tighten wheel lug nuts to specified torque value.
Have brakes adjusted by a qualified service technician.
Check the tire pressure and wear.
Check the running lights.
Inspect the safety chains for any wear or damage.
Test the brakes.
Clean and lubricate the coupler.
Lubricate the tongue jack.
Lubricate the hitch ball.
Have suspension system serviced by a qualified service technician.
Repack wheel bearings, if needed.
Transporting Your Park Trailer
Fig. 8-5
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