Backing Your Trailer; Breakaway Protection; When The Camping Trailer Is New - Jayco JAY SERIES Owner's Manual

Backing Your Trailer

As designed, the weight of a trailer pushing forward will activate the surge brake system.
When backing a trailer up hill, the weight of it may activate the brakes, making it difficult
to continue to reverse.
1. Prior to backing up a slope or through soft ground, pull the trailer forward slightly to
assure that the actuator socket is in the forward position.
2. Move the lever knob 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.
3. The trailer will now back up. This lever knob will slide into the correct position when
pulling forward.
NOTE: It is extremely important to keep the master cylinder full at all times. An
empty cylinder invites moisture.

Breakaway Protection

The hydraulic brake system is equipped with a breakaway cable or chain. When towing,
this cable or chain must be attached loosely to a frame member of the tow vehicle, leaving
enough clearance so the trailer can turn freely without actuating the breakaway device.
If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the breakaway cable will actuate the master
cylinder, locking the brakes. This will stop the trailer in the shortest possible distance.
CAUTION: Breakaway protection must be fully released during the
vehicle operation. Check this before towing. Do not use the breakaway
protection as a parking brake.

WHEN THE CAMPING TRAILER IS NEW

Caution: The following process to "season" your trailer tent is important. If you do
not follow this procedure, you may experience some water seepage during the first
few exposures to rain.
1. Well in advance of any trip, set up your folding camping trailer.
2. Using a garden hose, thoroughly soak the tent with a light spray of water. DO NOT
spray directly on the canvas with a high pressure hose.
3. After the tent dries, repeat the soaking process three additional times.
If you note any water seepage or leaks after seasoning your tent, let the tent dry then spray
water repellant on the INSIDE of the seam where seepage occurs. One or two applications
of water repellant may be necessary to stop all water seepage in seams where thread enters
the fabric.
NOTE: Touching the tent canvas when it is wet can cause leakage. If leakage
persists, please contact your independent, authorized dealer for assistance.
Jay Series/Baja/Select Folding Camping Trailer
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