Hitch - See Chapter 7 "Options - Jayco Greyhawk Owner's Manual

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CAUTION: We recommend weighing your motorhome when it is completely loaded.
Follow the GVWR guidelines. DO NOT exceed the GVWR. Refer to the weighing
instructions on the following pages
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WARNING: The actual weight of the vehicle, passengers, all options, liquids, the hitch
weight of your towed vehicle and your personal cargo is important for you to know so
you do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating of the motorhome. The volume of
space available for storage may exceed the amount of available cargo capacity. Large
storage compartments have been designed to accommodate normal camping items,
such as lawn chairs, portable grill, sporting goods (fishing poles, golf clubs), which are
bulky, but not necessarily heavy. DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR - This means you
should weigh your vehicle as loaded for your normal travel to determine the actual
weight. If you exceed the GVWR, you MUST remove items from the motorhome, or
drain liquids, then re-weigh the vehicle to ensure you have achieved a safe weight.
Never travel with full (gray or black) holding tanks. This not only wastes gas, but
depending upon the location of the tank, can affect handling characteristics. Weight
labels are posted inside a cabinet door inside all Jayco RV's so you can make a decision
before you buy about how much cargo capacity is important for you personally.
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WARNING: DO NOT overload your motorhome. Overloading either the front axle,
rear axle or behind the rear axle may result in adverse handling characteristics and
damage to the chassis. Follow the GVWR when loading your vehicle for safety.

HITCH - SEE CHAPTER 7 "OPTIONS"

YOUR MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS RATED FOR TOWING OPERATION AT GVWR NOT GCWR. CONSULT YOUR
CHASSIS OWNER'S MANUAL(S) FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS AND TOWING GUIDELINES. THE
BRAKING CAPACITY OF YOUR MOTORHOME IS NOT NECESSARILY AS GREAT AS THE TOWING CAPACITY.
SEPARATE BRAKING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE USED FOR CONTROL OF A TOWED VEHICLE, (AUTO, TRAILER,
BOAT, ETC.), BEHIND THE MOTORHOME. IF THE TOWED BEHICLE MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM WEIGHT
AS DETERMINED BY THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER, (THIS MINIMUM WEIGHT RATING WILL VARY BY CHASSIS
AND CHASSIS MANUFACTURER), CONTACT YOUR CHASSIS DEALER OR MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE IN
DETERMINING WHETHER A SEPARATE BRAKING SYSTEM IS RECOMMENDED AND WHAT LIMITS THERE ARE
FOR YOUR TOWING COMBINATION AND TRAVELING SAFETY.
Your motorhome is designed to be a recreation vehicle, however it does have towing capabilities as
well as limitations. A class 3 hitch receiver is available with a 3,500# (1588 kilograms) gross weight
capacity. A variety of extender bars of different ratings are available. Remember the limit of weight
on the hitch and chassis.
The above warning label (Fig. 3-3) is attached to the exterior of your motorhome near the hitch
receiver bar and in the interior adjacent to or immediately below the RVIA Weight Information
Label. This is typically on the back of an interior cabinet door in the kitchen. For your safety, please
review and understand all towing and braking capacities of your vehicle. For added information,
consult with your chassis dealer or manufacturer.
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WARNING
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Fig. 3-3
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