2016 Jay Flight Bungalow Manual

SECTION 4 TOWING & SET-UP

JAYCO TOWABLE

3. Tighten the straps using the tensioning device provided with the ground anchors. Use caution to avoid over-tensioning the straps as this may pull the trailer off the piers. It is recommended that all straps be tightened only enough to remove the slack. Then, after all THE straps are installed and the slack removed, tension the straps.

4.

The strap tension should be rechecked at frequent intervals until all pier settlement has stopped.

Fig. 4.7 Frame

tie-down diagram

CAUTION

During the re-leveling process, do not jack the travel trailer against tight straps.

Inspection Checklist

Once the travel trailer has been set up for long term seasonal camping, the following items should be checked for proper set up prior to occupancy.

Installation / Placement

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Level

Foundation

Tie Downs

Utility connections

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Fuel

Water

Electric

Sewage

D

ETACHABLE

H

ITCH

The hitch is detachable; the instructions to remove and install it are listed below:

SUGGESTED MATERIALS (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED):

Quantity

4

2

Item Description

3 ton jack stands

7/8” open end wrench

1

1

4

3/4” socket and drive

3/8” socket and drive

Wood blocks (to chalk tires)

Block tires on both sides of trailer.

1. Unscrew flexible gas hose from main bulkhead on front steel crossmember and cap both fittings.

2. Remove gas bottles from tongue.

3. Remove electrical wiring and safety break-a-way switch from tongue by removing 3/8” screws (could be 3 or more).

4-16 JFB/JFD

JAYCO TOWABLE SECTION 4 - TOWING & SET-UP

Fig. 4.8 Detachable Hitch

Electrical wiring & safety break-a-way switch

4. Coil wires up and place behind front crossmember.

5. Raise tongue up with tongue jack.

6. Place two jack stands (3 ton minimum rating each, one on each side of the trailer) approximately 4’ behind the front crossmemeber under the main Ibeam.

Step 9

Step 7

Fig. 4.9 Jack stands

7. Lower frame down onto jack stands.

8. Place another 2 jack stands (3 ton minimum rating each, one each side of tongue) under tongue between 2 tongue connection plates.

9. Remove tongue from trailer by removing ¾” bolts and nuts (4 per connection plate, 16 total).

To reinstall the hitch, reverse these steps. (tighten the bolts to 60-70 ft/lbs torque).

It is your responsibility to take your travel trailer to the dealer for warranty or service repair (please refer to the Limited Warranty in Section 1).

JFB/JFD 4-17