Jayco Kiwi Travel Trailer 2003, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ntenance of your tow vehicle and trailer Do not exceed the tow or cargo capacity of your tow vehicle and remember that the GCVWR relates to towing capacity and does not necessarily indicate braking ca...

Page 2: ...res 8 Basic Service Procedures 8 Dealer 9 Factory 9 Parts 9 Owner sResponsibility 9 UseofYourTravelTrailer 10 Equipment 10 TowVehicle 10 Hitches 11 Hitch Height 12 Hookup 12 The Safety Chain 13 Towing...

Page 3: ...pply Hose 39 Regulator 40 Automatic Changeover Regulator 40 Operation 41 CheckingForLeaks 41 LPGasConsumption 42 LPDetector 42 Operation 43 Testing 43 Alarm 43 Procedures to Take During an Alarm 43 Al...

Page 4: ...niture 71 Paneling 71 Floor 71 Bathroom Tubs and Lavatory Sinks 71 Hardware SinkandShowerFixtures 71 Countertops 72 FabricComponents KiwiOnly 72 Definitions 72 Interior 72 Exterior 72 FabricCare KiwiO...

Page 5: ...y warranted products These manuals are included in your camper materials if you did not receive any or all of the literature for the components contact your dealer or Jayco customer service for assist...

Page 6: ...in this manual A NOTE provides additional information to make a step or procedure easier or clearer Disregarding a NOTE could cause inconvenience but would not be likely to cause damage or personal i...

Page 7: ...the trailer wheels solidly before unhitching from the tow vehicle Never move your unit while people are inside Before leaving a camp area with a trailer in tow Insure that the safety pin or locking l...

Page 8: ...7 6 CHAPTER 2 OBTAINING SERVICE WARRANTY REGISTRATION S A M P L E S A M P L E...

Page 9: ...ested in your satisfaction Only by having your complete confidence and satisfaction with our product and its service can we assure our continued success as manufacturers of recreation vehicles We have...

Page 10: ...on bounce and accelerate wear of your tow vehicle and travel trailer It is important that your travel trailer be level when hitched to your tow vehicle Educate yourself to protect you your family and...

Page 11: ...ly hooked up is a factor to be considered To avoid overloading your RV axles and minimize possible han dling difficulties your RV should tow level when hooked to your tow vehicle Do not overload your...

Page 12: ...nsure you are loading the unit as evenly as you can for the best possible handling Ensure heavy items are secured so they do not shift during travel Towing While towing your Jayco travel trailer you n...

Page 13: ...pacity of the unit and the extra weight will greatly diminish the cargo weight available to you possibly causing you to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating of the unit This can damage suspension co...

Page 14: ...s determined and the recreation vehicle is within GVWR limits the following weights should be determined 1 The weight of complete recreation vehicle while attached but excluding the tow vehicle This w...

Page 15: ...yco dealer BRAKES A controller should be installed below the dashboard of your tow vehicle to work in conjunction with the travel trailer brakes Two types of controllers are available The hydraulic co...

Page 16: ...ely important to keep the master cylinder full at all times An empty cylinder invites moisture Breakaway Protection The hydraulic brake system is equipped with a breakaway cable or chain When towing t...

Page 17: ...ed for ventilation You may have additional accessories and options such as an awning on door side which need to be opened Separate instructions are provided by the manufacturer of these component 1CAU...

Page 18: ...on extinguisher label TV ANTENNA Raising Antenna to Operating Position Turn the elevating crank clockwise in the UP direction about thirteen turns or until some resistance to turning is noted Fig 3 16...

Page 19: ...located inside the travel trailer and on other units it is attached beneath the frame Fills The fresh water tank can be filled by removing the gravity fill cap Fig 4 1 and inserting the garden hose Op...

Page 20: ...e switch is located on the monitor panel or a wall near the pump Energy for the pump is supplied by the auxiliary battery or converter The pump will self prime when started and provide water for trave...

Page 21: ...Open the water heater drain Consult the water heater owner s manual for details 4 Open all low point drains Fig 4 3 5 Open the toilet valve hold or block it if needed 6 To empty the pump start it and...

Page 22: ...l or nearly full tanks together with cargo you have added may exceed the GVWR of your trailer causing towing difficulties and result ing in property damage or personal injury SANITATION SYSTEM Toilets...

Page 23: ...und keep the termination valve on the black holding tank CLOSED until it is at least 3 4 full This will provide sufficient water to assist in complete draining of tank At this time open the terminatio...

Page 24: ...them so the outlet of the cylinder valves point outward from the front of the travel trailer 3 Using the threaded center rod position the regulator bracket This centers the regulator between the two c...

Page 25: ...r LP gas system with internal moving parts Its func tion is to reduce the high and varied pressure from the LP gas container to a safe and consistent low operating pressure The inlet is the first stag...

Page 26: ...emain in the area LP Gas Consumption Most gas appliances are only operated intermittently Unless there is heavy use of hot water the water heater consumption is minimal During freezing weather and hig...

Page 27: ...Fig 4 11 you can pull the power cord out from the compartment and attach it to a commercial power source The power cord extends approximately twenty to twenty three feet from the travel trailer Power...

Page 28: ...ent as well as possibly causing premature failure of the AC equipment 1WARNING Do not use an adapter cheater or extension cord that will break the continuity of the grounding circuit connected to the...

Page 29: ...yco travel trailers are designed and built to accept a battery A deep cycle marine type is recommended as you need longer energy rather than cold cranking power A battery is required to operate the br...

Page 30: ...hermostat as shown in the Hydroflame Furnace Con trol diagram 1 The on off switch controls 12 volt power going through the thermostat It must be in the ON position for opera tion 2 The upper lever ref...

Page 31: ...y damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance does not have a pilot light It is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the burner Do not try to light the burner by hand...

Page 32: ...uring servicing of other gas appliances etc If any burner extinguishes after initially lighting or due to accidental blowout turn all burner knobs clockwise to OFF and WAIT FIVE MIN UTES before again...

Page 33: ...al setting It is recommended that the midpoint position between warm and hot be used This will provide for energy efficient operation and sufficient hot water Valves for reducing the point of use temp...

Page 34: ...l for this valve to release a small quantity of water during the heating cycle Open the hot water faucet to release pressure which will reduce dripping from the relief valve To adjust the Main Burner...

Page 35: ...system contents can cause severe skin and eye burns and can ignite and burn with an intense flame Do not bend drop weld move drill puncture or hit the cooling system 1CAUTION The refrigerator is made...

Page 36: ...5 9 Operating the Refrigerator Controls N300 Kiwi 17A The thermostat 1 changes the amount of propane gas that goes to the burner This acts as the temperature control of the refrigerator Number 5 is t...

Page 37: ...controls select the energy source in this sequence When 120 volt AC is available to the refrigerator The ON light shows Fig 5 6 3 in the center display This means that the refrigerator is operating on...

Page 38: ...the U S A Your transceiver will achieve maximum operating range when communicating with another transceiver in a flat open area with no trees or buildings obstructing it s signal Range can be up to tw...

Page 39: ...ger Use 1 Install the transceivers with the PTT Push To Talk switch facing out There are four 4 docking bays in the charger to accommodate up to four handsets 2 Close and latch the door The latch can...

Page 40: ...of ABS plastic which is light strong and rust proof A few suggestions are given here to ensure long cap life Wash the caps with detergent and water followed by a water rinse Always mix the detergent...

Page 41: ...care in corners and crevices Make sure the entire tent is completely dry before refolding it and storing the travel trailer We recommend the following list of suggestions be adhered to when there is...

Page 42: ...dust with a soft bristle brush making sure there is plenty of ventilation and air circulation Using a mild soap and water solution thoroughly clean the area Rinse with clean water 1CAUTION Use of ble...

Page 43: ...his point 6 If the grill does not light turn the gas off wait five minutes and repeat the above steps 7 Use the temperature control knob to adjust the grill to the desired temperature CHAPTER 7 OPTION...

Page 44: ...he silicone into the hole and around the edges of the gear housing Rotate the gear housing until the lubricant coats the bearing surface and the antenna rotates freely Lubricating the Rubber Quad Ring...

Page 45: ...of damage to the drapes cushions etc particularly during the winter months Storing units in fields make them particularly inviting to rodents Periodically inspect your unit during storage and seal of...

Page 46: ...be checked at 25 miles when the unit is new thenevery3 000miles Lugnuts should be checked periodically for safety especially before any long trip extensive braking or after a tire change Refer to the...

Page 47: ...s for crimps and road damage 2 Check all lines and connec tions for leakage with soapy water or leak detector 3 Have the regulator checked and adjusted to the proper pressure once per year by a qualif...

Page 48: ...s require maintenance At least two times each year inspect all seams front rear around all vents and along all moldings for voids lifting peel ing or cracking Reseal as nec essary or at least one time...

Page 49: ...s Re torque as needed Refer to the axle manufacturer s manual or Chapter 3 G Have the brakes adjusted by a qualified service technician Each Trip G Test the LP gas detector Refer to Chapter 4 G Inspec...

Page 50: ...gs G Have the furnace inspected and serviced by a qualified technician Daily G Recharge the battery after each use If applicable G Ensure the LP gas detector operation light is green in color Weekly G...

Page 51: ...his chapter G Turn off 12 volt 120 volt LP gas to the refrigerator defrost and clean Use crumpled newspaper or open boxes of baking soda in the refrigerator to eliminate odors during storage G Remove...

Page 52: ...le one time only from the original owner to a subsequent owner This form as shown here and on the next page must be completed by the dealership The form should be sent with the 100 00 to Jayco Attenti...

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Page 55: ...day you bought it We work closely with Jayco dealers to provide customer service for you We honestly feel that Jayco dealers are on the whole the best in the business And with nearly 300 of them in th...