Safety When Emergency Stopping; Additional Safety Considerations; Insurance - Jayco 2004 Talon ZX Owner's Manual

Safety When Emergency Stopping

Pull off the roadway as far as possible for emergency situations and turn on the tow vehicle's hazard
warning flashers. If necessary, display your road flags and/or reflective triangular highway warning
devices.
NOTE: Always carry road flags and/or reflective triangular highway warning devices to be
displayed when necessary.

Additional Safety Considerations

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WARNING: For traveling safety, it is extremely important to read and understand
the towing, hitching and loading cargo information provided in Chapter 3. If you do
not understand the information provided, please consult your dealer or Jayco owner
representative.
• Sanitize the fresh water supply system periodically (see sanitizing instructions).
• Prevent the water connection fittings from coming in contact with the ground or drain hose to
reduce chance of contamination.
• Enlist services of a certified RV technician to repair and maintain the gas or electrical
appliances.
• Carefully read the loading section in Chapter 3 related to your respective trailer.
• Always have a serviceable fire extinguisher placed in an easily accessible location.
• Ensure that the tires are in good condition and properly inflated. Proper inflation should be
monitored closely. Neglecting to do so could result in overheating of a tire, which could result
in a blowout.
• Check and tighten the wheel lugs after the first 10 miles, 25 miles and then again after 50
miles. Refer to manufacturer's owner's manual. Check periodically thereafter.
• Check the brakes in a safe area - not while traveling on a busy highway.
• Always block the trailer wheels solidly before unhitching from the tow vehicle.
• Before leaving a camp area with a trailer in tow:
ü Insure that the safety pin or locking lever is seated.
ü The breakaway wire is attached to tow vehicle
ü The jack is raised so that it cannot touch the ground.
ü The dolly wheel removed
ü The 120-volt electrical cord properly stored.
ü The safety chains are connected.
ü All interior lights are off.
• Observe the warning labels attached to your vehicle concerning LP gas, water, electricity and
loading.
• Observe the maintenance chart in Chapter 7 related to your respective unit.

INSURANCE

As with your automobile, it is important that you protect yourself and others with insurance
coverages for personal liability, theft, collision, property damage, etc. Your dealer will assist you in
obtaining appropriate insurance for your protection or you may check with the company which
provides your automobile insurance.
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