Using The Rear Hitch - Jayco 2016 ALANTE User Manual

SECTION 3 – PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
The actual weight of the vehicle, passengers, all options, liquids, the hitch
weight of your towed vehicle and your personal cargo is important for you to
know so you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the
motor home. The volume of space available for storage may exceed the
amount of available cargo capacity. Large storage compartments have been
designed to accommodate normal camping items, which are bulky, but not
necessarily heavy.
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR! This means you should weigh your RV as
loaded for your normal travel to determine the actual weight
If you exceed the GVWR, you MUST remove items from the RV, or drain
liquids, then re-weigh the vehicle to ensure you have achieved a safe weight.
Weight labels are posted inside you motor home so you can make a decision
before you buy about how much cargo capacity is important for you
personally.
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The motor home is designed primarily as a recreation vehicle. Any towing will
affect vehicle handling, durability and fuel economy. Exceeding any of the listed
weight ratings will result in unacceptable overall vehicle performance. Your safety
and satisfaction require proper use of correct equipment.
The factory installed towing hitch on this vehicle is capable of pulling 5,000 lbs. of
load (maximum), however the vertical (tongue) weight will vary according to the
towed vehicle. A hitch bar of appropriate strength and steel should be selected to
match the towing receptor.
Always use safety chains between the motor home and the towed trailer or
vehicle. Cross the chains under the tongue and allow for slack when turning
corners. Connect the safety chains to the vehicle frame or hook retainers. Never
attach the safety chains to the bumper.
Before descending a steep or long grade when towing a trailer or vehicle, reduce
speed and shift the motor home into a lower gear to control vehicle speed. Avoid
frequent or prolonged brake application, which can cause overheating or brake
failure.
By definition the GCWR is "the maximum total weight rating allowed for a vehicle
and any attachment, such as a trailer or towed vehicle. To determine the total
allowable weight for a towed item, subtract the GVWR from the GCWR
Do not remove the following label:
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JAYCO CLASS A MOTOR HOMES
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