Setting Up Your Trailer; Front Deck (Baja Trailers Only); Un-Hitching - Jayco JAY SERIES Owner's Manual

Setting Up Camp...
Some basic items to keep in mind are:
• There are trails that will lead to incredible adventure if you keep the limitations of
your tow vehicle and trailer in mind. Travel only on trails which will accommodate
your tow vehicle and trailer combination.
• While your trailer is built to travel on more rugged trails, taking extra time and
traveling slower will ensure that you do not damage the trailer.
• There are areas you will be able to explore with your tow vehicle that will not
accommodate a trailer. Be aware of where a trail is leading before attempting to tow
your trailer there.
• Make sure that all safety information in this manual and component manufacturers'
manuals has been reviewed and understood before you begin your travels.
Preparation before departing may help to avoid issues as you travel.

SETTING UP YOUR TRAILER

Front Deck (Baja Trailers Only)

Your Baja trailer is equipped with a front deck for hauling extra cargo. Make sure that you
unload the front deck before unhitching your trailer from the tow vehicle. Refer to
information supplied in the "Before you travel..." chapter in this manual and information
supplied by the loading ramp manufacturer for proper use of the front deck and loading
ramps.

Un-Hitching

1. Position the trailer as desired.
2. Level the trailer (side to side). Refer the leveling paragraph below.
3. Block the wheels to prevent the trailer from rolling.
4. Unhook the trailer/tow vehicle electrical connection, safety chains and breakaway
switch cable (if applicable).
5. Install the dolly wheel.
6. Release the weight distributing bars as recommended by the hitch supplier.
7. Open the coupler latch.
8. Turn the jack crank to raise the coupler above the hitch ball.
9. Level the trailer (front to back) with the jack crank.
10. Lower the stabilizer jacks (if applicable). Refer to the steps below.
11. Pull the tow vehicle away, as desired.
42 Jay Series/Baja/Select Folding Camping Trailer