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R
S
EAR
TABILIZER
WARNING
DO NOT USE THE STABILIZER JACKS
TO LEVEL THE RV. It is important to
remember that the stabilizer jacks are to be
used only for support while occupying and
moving around the RV. They are not
designed to bear the weight of the RV.
Electric (if so equipped)
The power rear stabilizer jacks operate on
12-volt DC power supplied by the tow vehicle
charge line, auxiliary battery or power
converter. The main battery disconnect switch
must be turned "ON" to enable battery
operation of the stabilizer jacks. The individual
operation control switches are located inside a
lockable exterior compartment.
1. Each stabilizer jack can be individually
adjusted to stabilize the trailer for use.
2. When setting your RV up on soft ground,
you may wish to place a wood pad or the
equivalent under each stabilizer jack foot.
This will help keep the stabilizer jack from
sinking into the ground.
3. To lower the power stabilizer jacks, press
the "DOWN" section of each individual
control switch. Lower each stabilizer jack
until it contacts the ground and stabilizes
the rear of the RV.
4. To raise the power stabilizer jacks, press
the
"UP"
section
applicable control switch.
The stabilizer jacks (power or manual)
must be fully retracted before moving or
towing the RV to prevent damage.
Manual operation
The individual stabilizer jacks can be operated
manually using the factory-supplied crank
handle.
J
ACKS
of
the
individual
TOWING & HANDLING
For more information
Refer to the OEM operator's manual located in
your Goodie Bag. If you have further
questions, consult your RV dealer, the OEM or
Jayco Customer Service.
F
W
H
IFTH
HEEL
ITCHING
Hooking up a fifth wheel will become easier
with practice. The following procedure will help
until you become more experienced.
1. Make sure the trailer wheels are blocked.
2. Make sure the hitch lever is in its open or
"cocked" position unless it has been
designed to open automatically. Adjust the
fifth-wheel travel trailer pin to the proper
height. Lower the tailgate, if applicable.
3. Back the truck so the hitch encircles the
fifth-wheel travel trailer pin.
4. A gentle contact of the hitch saddle against
the pin will cause the mechanism to close.
5. Secure the hitch lever as specified by the
manufacturer.
6. Put the truck in drive (DO NOT press on
the accelerator) and 'bump' the hitch to
make sure it is locked.
7. Be sure to fully retract the fifth-wheel
landing gear legs and stabilizer jacks.
8. Attach the breakaway switch cable to the
tow vehicle.
9. Plug the wire harness/connector plug from
the tow vehicle to the fifth wheel.
10. Raise the tailgate of the tow vehicle, if
applicable.
11. Remove the wheel chocks from the trailer
wheels.
T
OWING
WARNING
Your RV braking system is rated for
operation at GVWR not GCWR.
SECTION 7
P
ROCEDURE
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