Jayco 2016 ALANTE User Manual page 35

JAYCO CLASS A MOTOR HOMES
Total weight of your motor home and any trailer or vehicle towed by it
must not exceed the GCWR. Do not assume that you can tow a RV that
happens to be within the capacity of the tow vehicle hitch. By doing so, you
may exceed the total GCWR of the motor home
The total weight of your motor home (including cargo, passengers,
fluids, etc.) in addition to the vertical (tongue) weight must not exceed
the GVWR and/or any GAWR. Once again, do not assume that you can
tow a trailer or vehicle that happens to be within the vertical (tongue) weight
capacity of the hitch. By doing so, you may exceed the GVWR and/or
GAWR of the motor home
In addition, a separate supplemental braking system must be installed if the towed
trailer or vehicle meets or exceeds the minimum weight determined by the chassis
manufacturer (this minimum weight rating will vary by chassis and chassis
manufacturer).
Contact you dealer for assistance in determining whether a separate braking
system is recommended for your towing and traveling safety. Failure to follow
these instructions will create a safety hazard and may result in an accident.
Your motor home chassis breaking system is rated for operation at
GVWR, NOT GCWR.
home must have adequate brakes as required by all state (or province) and
local regulations for towing with your motor home, including areas you may
be traveling through.
Maintenance
Keep the hitch clean along with your general frame maintenance.
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At the beginning of the season, and monthly or thereafter, clean the inside of
the receiver tube with a wire brush and spray with a silicone spray.
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Always remove the utility mount from the receiver when it is not in use. This
will help prevent the utility mount from rusting to the tube.
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Periodically check the bolts for tightness. They need to be torqued to the
proper setting (refer to your Chassis Guide).
SECTION 3 – PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Any trailer or vehicle being towed by your motor
Fig. 3.1 Towing and
braking label
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