Jayco 2012 OCTANE SUPER LITE, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2012 P N 0187099 2012 SPORT UTILITY TRAVEL TRAILERS OCTANE SUPER LITE OCTANE ZX...

Page 2: ...essed or implied The only warranty offered by Jayco Inc is as set forth in the limited warranty applicable to this vehicle The owner s failure to provide required service and or maintenance could resu...

Page 3: ...V 26 WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 25 WEIGHT LABELS 23 SECT 4 TOWING HANDLING BREAKAWAY SWITCH 32 DRIVING ALCOHOL 32 EMERGENCY STOPPING 35 EMERGENCY TOWING 36 RV DRIVING SCHOOLS SEMINAR...

Page 4: ...IF SO EQUIPPED 73 DUCTING RETURN AIR 77 ENTRANCE DOOR WITH SCREEN DOOR 73 EXTENDED DRY CAMPING 71 FREE STANDING TABLE CHAIRS IF SO EQUIPPED 73 FURNACE IF SO EQUIPPED 78 IN CASE OF A GREASE FIRE 76 KEY...

Page 5: ...oss of warranty coverage This manual and the Warranty Packet should be considered a permanent part of the RV If the RV is sold they should remain with the RV for the next owner SAFETY ALERTS Your safe...

Page 6: ...cle is not intended for use as a full time residence or for commercial use Commercial use means using the RV as a business asset such as a mobile office or using the RV for lease or rental purposes Ja...

Page 7: ...the dealer s service manager Keep a maintenance log of your RV service history This can often provide a clue to the current issue Be reasonable with your requests If you leave a list with several ite...

Page 8: ...p your contact information current so that in the event of a recall or customer notification letter you are notified Please copy and mail your completed Change of Address or Ownership Stolen Totaled o...

Page 9: ...ode 5 Seller Country Seller Phone Number 6 Seller Date of Purchase Seller Email 7 Buyer Name 8 Buyer Street Address 9 Buyer City ST PR ZIP Code Postal Code 10 Buyer Country Buyer Phone Number 11 Buyer...

Page 10: ...intment Ask how their billing will be handled They may choose to bill Jayco directly otherwise you are expected to pay them b Have the RV repair facility inspect your RV Either they or you must call J...

Page 11: ...ilable for customer use The propane system and all electrical systems must be shut down and turned off We are not responsible for discharged batteries or propane tanks During the appropriate season pl...

Page 12: ...intended to extend to the future performance of this RV or any of its materials components or parts In addition the RV owner s obligation to notify Jayco or one of its independent authorized dealers o...

Page 13: ...rcial and or business purposes if the RV owner or user files a tax form claiming any business or commercial tax benefit related to the RV or if the RV is purchased titled or registered in a business n...

Page 14: ...y shall be considered good will repairs and they will not alter the express terms of this limited warranty or extend the warranty coverage period or this limitation period In addition this warranty is...

Page 15: ...n the rental warranty would not be applicable The rental warranty does not apply to retail consumers Jayco s rental program is applicable to the following product lines Jay Series Camping Trailers Sel...

Page 16: ...components or parts In addition the Dealer s obligation to notify Jayco of a claimed defect does not modify any obligation placed on the Dealer to contact Jayco directly when attempting to pursue rem...

Page 17: ...ems that are working as designed but that you are unhappy with problems related to misuse mishandling neglect or abuse including failure to maintain the RV in accordance with the owner s manual or oth...

Page 18: ...be returned to Jayco within ten 10 days of your taking delivery of the RV Your Jayco warranty will not be registered unless this warranty registration is completed and received by Jayco Failure to fil...

Page 19: ...often depend on the plans that its owner has made in advance Teach everyone what the RV safety alarm signals mean and how to be prepared to leave the RV by themselves if necessary Individuals with me...

Page 20: ...take action to protect life and property Move to a safe location immediately The type of hazard is reflected in the type of warning i e tornado warning blizzard warning etc Fig 2 1 Emergency egress w...

Page 21: ...e nozzle from side to side until the fire is out Disposal Contact your local fire department sanitation department or environmental protection department to find out what your local laws stipulate bef...

Page 22: ...ious poison It is a colorless odorless and tasteless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of the fossil fuels It is important to have a good ventilation maintain all appliances regularly and have...

Page 23: ...cussed with all members of the household your family safety plan Do not re enter the premises If you are unable to exit the premises do not move away from the open door or window until the emergency s...

Page 24: ...s propane alarm is continuolsy drawing a small amount of 12 volt current Although this current draw is slight it could drain your auxiliary battery during extended storage periods If the auxiliary bat...

Page 25: ...vehicle engine or generator Determine and repair the source of the leak Do not re enter the RV until the problem is corrected If the propane alarm keeps sounding at regular intervals a propane leak m...

Page 26: ...SECTION 2 OCCUPANT SAFETY 22 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...

Page 27: ...tain to tell your automotive dealer the GVWR size and type of RV that you will be towing some tow vehicles can be purchased with an optional tow package As a minimum requirement the Gross Vehicle Weig...

Page 28: ...l trailer requires a frame mounted hitch The hitch manufacturer assigns a hitch class rating based on the capacity that hitch has for towing and a weight classification The weight classification is de...

Page 29: ...shoulder of the road etc You will also want to discuss this purchase with your Dealer The use of a sway control device will help to control the side to side movement and keep sway in check Suggestion...

Page 30: ...iances on the countertop cooking pans on the range or free standing furniture items can become dangerous projectiles during a sudden stop Distribute cargo side to side so the weight on each tire does...

Page 31: ...weigh each wheel position separately to ensure each tire is not overloaded To determine the wheel position weight 5 Pull the RV onto the scale so only one tire is on the scale Record the weight Your R...

Page 32: ...or tightness and tires for proper air inflation pressure Examine the tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect fo...

Page 33: ...for cooking _ firewood newspapers and or kindling _ matches in waterproof container and or utility lighter _ skewers pie irons etc _ Games cards board dice _ Lawn chairs _ Outdoor activity equipment...

Page 34: ...SECTION 3 PRE TRAVEL INFORMATION 30 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...

Page 35: ...he propane cylinder Adverse weather conditions and extremes in terrain may affect the performance and handling of your tow vehicle Do not operate the tow vehicle cruise control on icy or extremely wet...

Page 36: ...e breakaway switch lanyard to a permanent part of the tow vehicle on a travel trailer do not attach it to the hitch ball or similar removable parts when hitching the trailer If the RV becomes detached...

Page 37: ...e jack crank onto the applicable stabilizer jack shaft 4 Turn the crank clockwise to lower each leg until it contacts the ground and stabilizes the trailer To raise each jack insert the jack crank ont...

Page 38: ...d surface conditions Slow down well in advance of dips and bumps to reduce the jolting to your tow vehicle RV combination Drive over them slowly and let the trailer tires pass over them before acceler...

Page 39: ...as a guide Have another person outside the RV assist you until the RV is parked in the desired position Parking After the RV is in the desired location set the tow vehicle parking brake and place the...

Page 40: ...d on the side of the roadway and presents a possible hazard to other motorists When the flasher is on it serves as a warning to others to approach and overtake your vehicle with caution For personal s...

Page 41: ...e tire store representing the brand installed on your RV they are not to be returned to your dealer or Jayco If you have questions regarding your tires contact the tire OEM or Jayco Customer Service V...

Page 42: ...anging 2 Loosen the wheel lug on the tire you are changing before jacking up the RV DO NOT remove the lug nuts only loosen them for ease of removal when the tire is off the ground 3 Locate the main fr...

Page 43: ...appropriate service center They are not to be returned to your dealer or Jayco If you have questions regarding your tires contact the tire manufacturer or Jayco Customer Service Wheel lug nuts must be...

Page 44: ...SECTION 5 RV TIRES 40 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...

Page 45: ...hildren to play with the electrical system or components Always make sure the electrical components are turned OFF before disconnecting the auxiliary battery customer supplied Always disconnect the po...

Page 46: ...cal system through the external power source receptacle It is designed to carry 30 amps at a nominal 120 volts Occasionally the electrical service provided by a campground may experience low or high v...

Page 47: ...ion from electrical shock Your RV has a ground fault current interrupter GFCI receptacle outlet engineered into the 120 volt AC electrical system It may have additional outlets wired through and prote...

Page 48: ...re shore power is unavailable 120 volt power from the generator is output to the AC distribution center by way of a factory installed automatic transfer switch In the default mode the automatic transf...

Page 49: ...rge your tow vehicle battery below the level required to start the engine To prevent this from occurring disconnect the 7 way trailer plug or install a battery isolator When the tow vehicle engine is...

Page 50: ...ur dealer for further assistance 5 Insert a new fuse of the same specified voltage amperage rating and type in the original location Never use a higher rated replacement fuse The fuse panel label shou...

Page 51: ...guish all smoking materials and any open flames Before refueling always turn OFF all spark producing appliances i e water heaters furnaces etc Do not overfill the fuel tank s The pressure in an overfi...

Page 52: ...he receiving tank and squeeze the nozzle handle 5 When done release the nozzle handle to stop the flow of fuel 6 Turn OFF the fuel pump with the lever located on the pump 7 Push in the master fuel pum...

Page 53: ...tor engine if applicable etc while refueling Do not run the tow vehicle engine generator engine if applicable etc in confined areas such as a closed garage any longer than needed to move your RV in or...

Page 54: ...SECTION 7 FUEL SYSTEM 50 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...

Page 55: ...ter system needs periodic sanitization and winterization to take care of all the components within the plumbing system and help discourage the growth of bacteria and other organisms that can contamina...

Page 56: ...nd open the cold water supply faucets to bleed air from the water lines 6 The water heater will fill first followed by the supply lines and faucets When the water lines are nearly full you may experie...

Page 57: ...g When you want to use water in your RV and the RV is not hooked up to city water you will need sufficient 12 volt DC power to run the water pump Fig 8 3 Water pump strainer WATER HEATER The water hea...

Page 58: ...time by the everyday use of your water heater refer to the OEM manual If the weeping persists consult your dealer or a service agency authorized by the water heater manufacturer Operating instructions...

Page 59: ...uires a vacuum breaker when the shower hose and head are used There are two purposes for this breaker To prevent siphoning water through the hose from another fixture To prevent water from being conta...

Page 60: ...rtridge filter Replace the water filter cartridge when water flow from the kitchen faucet is too slow for convenience or at least once a year 1 Drain the fresh water system 2 Place a container beneath...

Page 61: ...f water to prepare the chlorine solution One gallon of the solution should be used for each 15 gallons of tank capacity 3 Pour the chlorine solution into the gravity fill 4 Continue filling the fresh...

Page 62: ...12 volt and 120 volt interior control switches are OFF 4 Move the water heater bypass valve to the BYPASS position 5 Make sure the fresh tank drain and low point drains are closed 6 Insert the garden...

Page 63: ...nected to the sewer drain line at a campground keep the black tank drain valve closed until the holding tank is at least full This should provide sufficient water to assist in complete draining of the...

Page 64: ...nsure that the waste will proceed to the bottom of the tank Unlike a toilet in a home which uses four to seven gallons 18 32 liters of water per flush the average recreation vehicle system uses one to...

Page 65: ...PROPANE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Propane is a colorless and odorless gas that in the liquefied state resembles water An odorant ethyl mercaptan with a scent similar to rotten eggs is added as a warning agen...

Page 66: ...s warmed Heat the propane 100 F 55 C and the container liquid volume will increase 15 That is why it is imperative to leave sufficient space inside the cylinder to allow for natural expansion of gas d...

Page 67: ...your dealer or a qualified propane service representative No one should be inside and only the qualified propane service technician should be near the RV while the propane tank is being filled The new...

Page 68: ...removed Fig 9 6 Main supply hose 1 Check that ALL fittings are tight 2 Check that ALL connections are tested with a propane leak detector or soapy water solution 3 Open the main valve slowly to avoid...

Page 69: ...on the propane cylinder within the correct time period before refilling the cylinder PROPANE REGULATOR Have the LP system checked for leakage each time a cylinder is refilled or after any part of the...

Page 70: ...vapor through the excess flow valve causing propane freeze up Should you experience propane freeze up close the main valve and wait 15 minutes before trying again 3 Listen carefully as propane begins...

Page 71: ...ns furnace consumption can be extremely high To calculate your propane supply take the BTU ratings for your propane appliances and divide that into the BTU availability Each gallon of propane 3 86 lit...

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Page 73: ...damage the switch and motor Maintenance Your slideout system has been designed to require very little maintenance To ensure a long life of your slideout system read understand and follow these simple...

Page 74: ...dealer or Jayco Customer Service for repair assistance If the slideout extends crooked or only one side moves follow these steps Follow steps on overriding the specific slideout system installed on yo...

Page 75: ...l post a set of rules for you to see when you check in but your fellow campers will count on your basic good manners and courtesy Show respect to others don t make shortcuts through occupied campsites...

Page 76: ...ation SETTING UP YOUR CAMPSITE Un hitching your travel trailer 1 Position the RV as desired 2 Level the RV side to side 3 Block the wheels securely to prevent the RV from moving 4 Unhook the wire harn...

Page 77: ...rom one position to the other Keep all loose clothing fingers etc away from the ends POWER REAR BED The electric bed lift operates on 12 volt DC power supplied by the tow vehicle charge line auxiliary...

Page 78: ...or to a wall plate near the dedicated television space The television entertainment system will not run cable television on one television set and local stations off the other set without customer mod...

Page 79: ...lways use the OEM recommended size flat bottom pan s Generally the pan should be large enough to cover the burner but not be more than one inch larger than the burner grate Do not use a broiler pan gr...

Page 80: ...necessarily use all available space BBQ GRILL IF SO EQUIPPED The BBQ grill is for use outside of the RV Never use this grill inside a compartment or the RV Before operating the BBQ grill make sure th...

Page 81: ...om closing the resulting leakage could cause non warrantable damage THERMOSTAT There are may be up to two 12 volt DC thermostats in your RV Use the controls to set the temperature to your comfort sett...

Page 82: ...and extension ramp this should be done prior to lowering the cargo ramp door 2 Unlock the exterior vise latches securing the bar latch handles 3 Push up on the bar latch handles that hold the ramp do...

Page 83: ...the trailer To store the screen wall pull up on the pull bar handle to release it from the grabber catch and push the screen up until it is fully retracted To avoid damage to the screen wall and possi...

Page 84: ...hts _ headlights _ brake lights _ clearance lights _ turn signals _ Breakaway switch and lanyard connected _ Check tire pressure include inner wheel and spare if applicable _ Check tire wear uneven we...

Page 85: ...ng to occur which can draw irritants into the air So it is very important to properly ventilate your RV to remove the outgassing This is more prevalent in new RV s as they release moisture from constr...

Page 86: ...i blinds and d cor glass should be cared for as follows Window treatments and curtains Dust occasionally with a vacuum and soft brush attachment Due to fire retardant chemicals they should be professi...

Page 87: ...colorfastness Carpet if so equipped Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner with a revolving brush or beater bar Be sure the vacuum does not have teeth combs or rough edges as they may damage the carp...

Page 88: ...now and salt air Do not wash the RV when it is in direct sunlight Park the RV in the shade and spray it with water to remove dust Next using an ample amount of clean water and a car washing mitt or sp...

Page 89: ...r chamois to remove any white residue from dark colored plastic surfaces Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard tools as they may damage the plastic surface Do not use wax containing abrasives tha...

Page 90: ...ends When grease is pumped into the zerk it is channeled to the inner bearing and then flows back to the outer bearing and eventually back out the grease cap hole If you have further questions consul...

Page 91: ...sealant and cap seal if you notice any cracks gaps lifting looseness peeling shrinkage voids or any sign of physical deterioration Complete your repairs immediately to prevent damage to your RV Alway...

Page 92: ...or purchase a tarp to cover your RV during storage Make sure you invest in a good tarp that can breathe _ Thoroughly wash the interior and the exterior of your RV _ To prevent weather checking and ot...

Page 93: ...heck propane lines for leaks _ Check wheel nuts at specified intervals to listed torque values Re torque as needed Refer to the axle manufacturer s manual _ Check clean tighten and lubricate battery c...

Page 94: ...ave brakes inspected and serviced by a qualified technician _ Have furnace inspected and serviced by a qualified technician _ Have propane system inspected and serviced by a qualified technician _ Hav...

Page 95: ...or Onan www onan com 800 888 6626 Holding tank sprayer B B Molders www bandbmolders com 574 259 7838 Microwave Contact your RV dealer Monitor Panel KIB www kibenterprises com 800 250 7051 Outside show...

Page 96: ...SECTION 13 SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OEM WHEEL LUG TORQUE CHART 92...

Page 97: ...Switches 10 15 amp fuse Security Lights 11 15 amp fuse Ramp Lights 12 20 amp breaker Fuel Station CIRCUIT BREAKERS The following table provides generic circuit breaker alignment information Your RV m...

Page 98: ...CUTIVE 128W MEMOREX 133W 1 25 1 75 AMPS LAPTOP COMPUTER CHARGER ESTIMATED 25 75W 25 75 AMPS MICROWAVE OVEN 900 1500W 7 5 12 50 AMPS RADIO ESTIMATED 10 35W 10 30 AMPS REFRIGERATOR RV GAS ELECTRIC NORCO...

Page 99: ...ter full propane weight and SCWR CITY WATER Term associated with the water supply you hook up to at the campsite It is called city water because water is pulled from a central outside source like a ci...

Page 100: ...LLOWABLE WEIGHT of the fully loaded vehicle including liquids passengers cargo and the tongue weight of any towed vehicle HITCH WEIGHT The amount of the camper s weight that rests on the tow vehicle I...

Page 101: ...the hitch UNLOADED UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT UVW The WEIGHT of a vehicle as built at the factory with full fuel engine generator oil and coolants It does not include cargo fresh water propane occupants...