Towing Behind Your Rv - Jayco PINNACLE FIFTH WHEELS 2019 Owner's Manual

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Hydraulic Brakes (if so equipped)

Your RV may be equipped with hydraulic surge brakes that operate automatically as the tow

vehicle's brakes are applied. When speed is decreased and brakes are applied, the weight of

the trailer moving forward creates a reaction, which causes the brake fluid inside the wheel

cylinder to activate the brake shoes against the drum.

As a result of this design, backing the RV uphill may activate the surge brake system making

it difficult to continue in reverse. To aid in backing up the RV:

Prior to backing up a slope or through soft ground, pull the recreation vehicle forward

slightly to assure that the actuator socket is in the forward position.

Move the lever on the side of the actuator downward from the "towing position" along

the curved slot in the actuator frame to the "backup position." The slot has a notch at

the bottom of its travel. Push the lever down to engage the locking notch.

The RV will now back up. This lever will slide into the correct position when pulling

forward.

It is extremely important to keep the master cylinder full at all times. An empty cylinder

invites moisture.

Disc Brakes (if so equipped)

If your RV is equipped with disc brakes, see the manufacturer's owner's manual for detailed

safety and maintenance information.

Towing Behind Your RV

If you do not have a Jayco factory installed hitch receiver, towing items

behind your Jayco RV, or overloading the rear, will void the warranty and may

result in: damage to the RV or add-on items, towing difficulties, property dam-

age and/or personal injury.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A JAYCO FACTORY

INSTALLED HITCH RECEIVER, DO NOT TOW

ANYTHING BEHIND YOUR RV. THE RV FRAME AND

BUMPER ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR TOWING.

NOTE: A hitch equipped for trailer towing will have tabs to hang

the safety chains and there will be a bracket for the trailer wiring plug.

There should also be a label on the hitch stating maximum towing

capacity.

Maintenance Record

Section 4: Vehicle Operation

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