Jayco JAY FEATHER Towables 2020 User manual

Owner’s Manual

0195624.2020

2020

Towables

THE JAYCO ECOADVANTAGE IS OUR COMPANY’S COMMITMENT

TO PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. Through Jayco’s company-wide

sustainability program, we’re creating better ways to build better RV’s using

fewer natural resources. Already, our initiative has created signicant impact.

As of 2014 our company has:

Recycled

Conserved

Saved

We’re proud of our results, and we know those numbers show that a little

initiative can go a long way. The Jayco EcoAdvantage is our way of making

sure endless generations can enjoy the Great Outdoors.

●7,192 tons of wood

●2,354 tons of scrap metal

●1,428 tons of cardboard and paper

●9,997,400 gallons of fresh water, enough to meet the

daily needs of 133,293 Americans.

●34,277 gallons of gas, enough forAmericans to drive

more than 957,600 miles.

●Enough electricity to power 1,745 homes for a year.

●60,900 mature trees.

●Enough landll airspace to meet the annual disposal

needs of a community of 44,683 people.

2020 Jayco JayFeather

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Factory Tours 11

Options and Equipment 11

Dealer Responsibility 11

Customer Relations 11

To Contact Us 13

About This Manual 13

Warranty Packet 14

Safety Alerts 14

Reporting Safety Defects 15

Customer Responsibility 16

Change Of Address/Ownership 16

Suggestions For Obtaining Service 16

Obtaining Service For Separately Warranted Items 17

Obtaining Service At Our Customer Service Facility 17

Parts and Accessories 17

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Secondary Means of Escape (Exit Window) 27

Exit Window Label

Fire Safety 28

Fire Extinguisher 28

Smoke Alarm 29

Combination Carbon Monoxide /Propane Alarm 30

Formaldehyde 33

Extended Or Full Time Usage 33

Cold Weather Usage 34

Condensation 34

Condensation - Tent Models Only 34

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Tow Vehicle 35

Vehicle Labels 35

Weight Terms 35

Weight and Capacity Labels 35

OCCC Label (yellow)

Federal Certication Label

Tire and Loading Information

Loading Your Recreation Vehicle 37

Cargo CarryingAccessory Receiver (if so equipped) 37

Rear Bumper 38

Travel Trailer Hitch (customer supplied) 38

Travel Trailer Hitch Weight 39

Travel Trailer Hitch Height & Hitch Ball 39

Travel Trailer Hitching Procedure 39

Travel Trailer Weight Distributing System (customer supplied) 40

Travel Trailer Sway Control (customer supplied) 40

Travel Trailer Safety Chains 40

Wire Harness/Connector Plug 41

Safety Chain Installation

Weighing Your Tow Vehicle and RV 42

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Towing 45

RV Brake System 45

Electric Brakes 46

Brake Controller (customer supplied) 46

Travel Trailer Breakaway Switch 46

Hydraulic Brakes (if so equipped) 47

Disc Brakes (if so equipped) 47

Towing Behind Your RV 47

Entrance Door Step(s) 48

Stowable Entrance Door Step (if so equipped) 48

Entrance Door 49

Rear Backup Camera Prep 50

Campsite Hook-Up 50

Stabilizer Jacks 50

Manual Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped) 51

Electric Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped) 51

Emergency Stopping 52

Emergency Towing 52

Wheel Lugs 52

Wheel Lug Nut Diagrams 53

Wheel Lug Nut Torque Values 54

Tires 55

Changing A Tire 57

Spare Tire Carrier (if so equipped) 57

Hoist Mount 57

Bracket Mount Travel Position

Hoist Mount Travel Position

Crank Access Port

Bumper Mount 59

Setting Up Your Recreation Vehicle 59

Travel Trailer Set Up 59

Fifth Wheel Set Up 59

Bumper Mount

Caring For The Tent 60

Seasoning the New Tent 60

Tent Set Up 60

Tent Maintenance 61

Setting Up The Front and Rear Beds 61

Awnings (if so equipped) 64

Awning Care 64

Electric Patio Awning with Remote Control 64

In Motion Detector (if so equipped) 64

Power Awnings (if so equipped) 65

Carefree® Longitude Awnings (if so equipped) 65

Carefree® Travel’r Awnings (if so equipped) 66

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Electric Slide Room(s) (if so equipped) 69

General Slideout Operation 69

Slideout Overlap-Outside

General Slideout Troubleshooting Checklist 70

Flush Floor Slideout 70

Schwintek In-Wall Slideout System 72

Error Codes 75

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Norco Slideout System 75

Norco Slideout Manual Operation 76

Power Gear Slideout System 76

Fig.1 Slideout Controller

Power Gear Slim Rack Slideout System 78

Operating the Slideout 78

Power Gear Ram Slideout System 83

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The Electrical System 85

In Case Of An Electrical Fire 85

Command Center 86

Command Center Panel

Command Center Panel W/Switch Modules

GFCI Receptacle 87

5-Way and 8-Way Power Remote (if so equipped) 87

Testing the Campsite Power Connection 90

Connecting the Power Cord 91

Power Converter 91

Converter with Charge Wizard (if so equipped) 92

12-Volt DC System 93

12-Volt Fuse Panel 93

Replacing a Fuse 93

Auxiliary Battery (customer supplied) 94

Dry Camping 94

12-Volt DC Outlet 94

Replacement and Maintenance 95

Battery Isolator For Your Tow Vehicle (customer supplied) 95

Battery Disconnect Switch (if so equipped) 95

Battery Disconnect Switches

Load Center 96

Typical Load Center Panel

120-Volt Circuit Breakers 96

Load Center Panel w/120 volt Main Breaker

Approximate Electrical Load Ratings 98

120-Volt (30 AMP)AC System (if so equipped) 99

120-Volt (50 AMP)AC System (if so equipped) 100

Solar Prep (if so equipped) 102

Solar Plug

Replacing Light Bulbs 102

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Exhaust Gas Fumes 103

Propane Gas System 103

Propane Gas Container 104

Servicing or Filling 105

“Shut o for re-fueling” Label

“Do not ll to more than 80%” Label

LP Gas Container Overll 106

Maintenance 106

Propane Cylinder Recertication 106

Hoses, Pipes, Tubes and Fittings 106

Propane Regulator 107

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Propane Use and Safety 108

Propane Leak Test 108

Using the Propane System 108

Propane System Label

Cooking With Propane Gas 109

Calculating Propane Gas Usage 109

Cooking / Comfort Heating Label

Traveling With Propane 110

Installing Propane Cylinder(s) 110

Refueling Warning Label

Single Cylinder

Main Supply Hose

Double Cylinder

Two Propane Cylinders

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Plumbing System 113

Plumbing System Maintenance 113

Monitor Panel 113

Operation 113

Monitor Panel

Fresh Water System 114

Command Center

Water Pressure Regulator (customer supplied) 115

Fresh Water Holding Tank 115

12-Volt Water Pump and Switch 115

Water Pump Switch (if so equipped) 115

Fresh Water Connections 116

City Water Fill with City Water Connection Label

Potable Water Label

Draining the Fresh Water System 117

Gravity Water Fill

Exterior Fresh Water Drain

Sanitizing/Winterizing the Plumbing System (No Utility Center) 118

Low Point Drains

How To Sanitize 119

Winterizing the Plumbing System 121

Water Heater Drain Plug Location

Water Heater 125

Operating Instructions 125

High Altitude Deration 127

Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve 127

Anode Rod Replacement Chart

Outside Shower (if so equipped) 128

Maintenance 128

Draining and Winterization 128

Faucets 129

Bathroom Tub / Shower 129

Black/Grey Water System and Tanks 130

Black/Grey Water Holding Tanks 131

Black and Grey Tank Drains 131

Black Tank Flush (if so equipped) 132

Black/Grey Tank Drain and Valves

Tank Flush Inlet

Toilet 133

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Air Conditioner 135

Roof Mount (if so equipped) 135

Wall Mount (if so equipped) 135

Heat Pump Operation (if so equipped) 135

Power Roof Vent (if so equipped) 135

Attic Fan Control

Furnace 136

Microwave 136

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Cooking Safety 137

In Case Of a Grease Fire 137

Cooking with Propane (if so equipped) 137

Cooktops: Range and Oven (if so equipped) 138

Electric Drop-In Cooktops (if so equipped) 138

Gas Drop-In Cooktops (if so equipped) 139

Kitchen Range and Oven (if so equipped) 139

Oven (if so equipped) 139

Gas BBQ Grill (if so equipped) 140

Gas Grill and Mounting

Bracket on Support Rail

Attaching the “Quick Coupler” Connection 141

Quick Connect Coupler

Range Hood (if so equipped) 142

Range Hood Vent

Refrigerator 142

Cleaning the Interior 143

Cleaning the Exterior 144

Water Heater – See Plumbing Section 144

Outside Kitchen (if so equipped) 144

Exterior Refrigerator 145

LP Gas Grill (if so equipped) 145

Quick Connect Coupler

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HDTVAntenna/Satellite System(s) 147

HDTVAntenna (if so equipped) 147

Antenna Power Supply (if so equipped) 147

Satellite (if so equipped) 147

Antenna Power Supply

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Cleaning The Interior 149

Window Treatments 149

Cabinetry and Tables 150

Interior Wall Panel 150

Quik Panel Wall Panels (if so equipped) 150

ABS Plastics 151

Sofa and Dinette 151

Hide-A-Bed Sofa or Sofa Sleeper 151

Jack Knife Sofa 151

Trifold Sofa 151

Cube Sofa 152

Booth Dinette (if so equipped) 152

Free-Standing Table and Chairs (if so equipped) 152

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Pantry or Hutch (if so equipped) 153

Countertops 153

Laminate Countertops (if so equipped) 153

Solid Surface Countertops (if so equipped) 153

Flooring 154

Carpet 154

Vinyl Flooring 154

Murphy Bed (if so equipped) 154

Unfolding the Sofa 155

Lowering the Murphy Bed 155

Storing the Murphy Bed 156

Bed Storage 157

Prop Rod (if so equipped) 157

Heated Bed Mats (if so equipped) 158

Gas Struts (if so equipped) 158

Bunk Beds (if so equipped) 159

Bunk Bed Ladder (if so equipped) 159

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Cleaning the Exterior 161

Frame 163

E-Z Lube or Super-LubeAxle (if so equipped) 163

Exterior Roof and Sidewall Vents 164

Windows 164

Exterior Ladder (if so equipped) 164

Sealants 165

Travel Trailers - Sealant Diagram 166

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Travel Checklist 167

RV Storage 168

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Featured Components Quick Reference Chart 171

Vehicle Maintenance Record 173

Ownership Notication 174

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