Jayco Recon ZX 2008, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...www jayco com Sport Utility Fifth Wheel Owner s Manual Model Year 2008...

Page 2: ...as set forth in the limited warranty applicable to this vehicle The owner s failure to provide required service and or maintenance could result in the loss of warranty The owner should review Jayco s...

Page 3: ...WING HANDLING BREAKAWAY SWITCH 26 DRIVING ALCOHOL 26 EMERGENCY STOPPING 29 EMERGENCY TOWING 30 FIFTH WHEEL HITCHING PROCEDURE 27 FIFTH WHEEL LANDING GEAR 27 RV DRIVING SCHOOLS SEMINARS 26 STABILIZER J...

Page 4: ...80 DUCTING RETURN AIR 76 ENTRANCE DOOR WITH SCREEN DOOR 71 EXTENDED DRY CAMPING 69 FURNACE IF SO EQUIPPED 77 HIDE A BED IF SO EQUIPPED 71 IN CASE OF A GREASE FIRE 75 INSTALLING THE SCREEN ROOM REAR AW...

Page 5: ...loss of warranty coverage This manual and the Goodie Bag 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 safety a...

Page 6: ...ssociation RVIA This recreation vehicle 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 th...

Page 7: ...with a written list of specific repairs needed It is important that you provide any vehicle repair history to the dealer s service manager Keep a maintenance log of your RV service history This can o...

Page 8: ...o is not responsible for the safety or quality of design features materials or workmanship of any alterations by such suppliers UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION Help keep your contact information curre...

Page 9: ...ntry 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 Date of Purchas...

Page 10: ...pointment 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...

Page 11: ...vailable 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...

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Page 15: ...f a beloved pet or valuable livestock will often depend on the plans that its owner has made in advance EMERGENCY WEATHER PLANNING One of the more serious conditions you need to take into account when...

Page 16: ...cigarette burning unattended Teach family members how to use the fire extinguisher and replace it as recommended Do not store combustible materials in closed areas or near a heat source Do not attemp...

Page 17: ...non refillable factory installed dry chemical fire extinguisher SMOKE ALARM Three of the most common fire safety issues are smoking in bed leaving children unattended and cleaning with flammable fluid...

Page 18: ...outside the RV in fresh air until the CO alarm is silenced When the CO alarm sounds do not stand too close to it The sound produced by the CO alarm is loud because it is designed to wake a person in a...

Page 19: ...e gas system with propane consuming appliances must have a propane leak detection device Because the chemical composition of propane is heavier than air the propane alarm is located near the floor of...

Page 20: ...is condition is not likely to occur except during storage situations FUEL SAFETY For your protection and others it is critical to understand the danger associated with fuel Take time to become educate...

Page 21: ...omotive 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 Weight Rating GVWR of you...

Page 22: ...ce HITCH CUSTOMER SUPPLIED Hitch selection is important because it affects the towing and handling characteristics of your RV There are many kinds of hitches available for various uses and assuring th...

Page 23: ...tow vehicle suspension systems available that will affect the ball height stability and levelness of a hooked up RV Make certain your dealer is aware of the tow vehicle you are using so a compatible...

Page 24: ...ance within all applicable weight ratings Overloading your RV will void the Towable Limited Warranty and the warranties of many component part manufacturers Have your RV weighed periodically at a publ...

Page 25: ...m the weight determined in step 3 If there is a difference in the weights on one side of the vehicle as compared to weights on the other side components tires wheels brakes springs etc on the heavier...

Page 26: ...st time to make sure everything is stored away and the baggage compartments are closed and locked Pull forward clean the site if applicable and check for forgotten items Secure and lock the entrance d...

Page 27: ...rn signals _ Check tire pressure including spare tire _ Check tire wear uneven wear pattern _ Check wheel lug torque _ Fuel station equipment stored properly the compartment door is securely closed an...

Page 28: ...SECTION 3 PRE TRAVEL INFORMATION 24 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...

Page 29: ...t the 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...

Page 30: ...ay 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 from the...

Page 31: ...ith practice The following procedure will help until you become more experienced 1 Make sure the trailer wheels are blocked 2 Make sure the hitch lever is in its open or cocked position unless it has...

Page 32: ...automobile s Use care when accelerating or decelerating on a slippery surface Abrupt speed changes can cause skidding and loss of control Driving through water deep enough to wet the brakes may affect...

Page 33: ...h as flares reflectors or lanterns as follows 1 Place the first warning indictor on the traffic side of the RV directed at the nearest approaching traffic 2 Place the second warning indicator 100 feet...

Page 34: ...0 EMERGENCY TOWING If your RV needs to be towed please contact an emergency road service provider or a qualified service facility for assistance Never allow anyone to go under the RV while it is being...

Page 35: ...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 your dealer or...

Page 36: ...sen them for ease of removal when the tire is off the ground 3 Locate the main frame rail of the trailer it spans from front to back just inside the tires 4 To raise the RV place the jack hydraulic or...

Page 37: ...are to be serviced and warranted by an 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...

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Page 39: ...components are turned OFF before disconnecting the auxiliary battery customer supplied Always disconnect the power cord and auxiliary battery negative cable from the battery before working around the...

Page 40: ...to as the shore line power cord This power cord is designed to ground the RV electrical system through the external power source receptacle It is also designed to carry the voltage and amperage output...

Page 41: ...ection 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 pr...

Page 42: ...or customer supplied RV generators are built in compliance with specific codes and standards Your RV is not designed to use generators other than those built specifically for RVs When you are ready to...

Page 43: ...t being recharged and power is being drawn from it it will eventually discharge A battery will discharge at a faster rate as its energy level becomes depleted It is recommended you plan your electrica...

Page 44: ...he battery 3 Remove the fuse panel cover to check fuses 4 Pull the fuse straight out of the fuse block If the fuse is not blown something else must be causing the problem Please contact your dealer fo...

Page 45: ...ed to the component or vehicle receiving fuel Make sure the pump is properly maintained as instructed by the fuel pump OEM operator s manual Make any necessary repairs prior to operation Failure to co...

Page 46: ...o the 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...

Page 47: ...erator 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...

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Page 49: ...to take care of all the components within the plumbing system and help discourage the growth of bacteria and other organisms that can contaminate the water supply MONITOR PANEL The monitor panel loca...

Page 50: ...sing the cold water supply faucets The fresh water connection should be unplugged i e the garden hose disconnected when the RV is unattended for any amount of time If something would happen to the wat...

Page 51: ...ea For more information Read the OEM operator s manual WATER HEATER The water heater is designed to heat water quickly and efficiently The water heater OEM has preset the sensing limit to maintain the...

Page 52: ...is to maintain an air pocket at the top of the water heater This air pocket will form in the tank by design however it will be reduced over time by the everyday use of your water heater refer to the...

Page 53: ...ere is sufficient water available and if dry camping the 12 volt water pump is turned ON before operating To open the faucets turn the hot and cold knobs ON and adjust the temperature to your comfort...

Page 54: ...clear plastic bypass hose is re usable store it when it is not in use Each new RV is winterized with RV antifreeze before it leaves Jayco Inc To use the water purification system the clear plastic by...

Page 55: ...ll go inside the RV to find the corresponding location of the drains 2 Turn ON the water pump and allow it to run as needed 3 Operate the toilet flush lever until water stops flowing 4 Open all faucet...

Page 56: ...urs when disinfecting with 50 PPM residual chlorine If a shorter time period is desired then a 100 PPM chlorine concentration should be permitted to sit in the system for at least one hour 11 After th...

Page 57: ...on all the faucets kitchen lavatory shower and outside shower until RV antifreeze begins to flow continuously 10 Close the faucet hot water lines and repeat with the cold water lines on all the faucet...

Page 58: ...nk to prevent malodors and help break down holding tank contents unless winterizing Follow the deodorant bottle or package instructions Driving to a disposal site will normally loosen any accumulated...

Page 59: ...of the black tank drain valve is clear not discolored or cloudy 4 Disconnect the garden hose and close the black tank drain valve Fasten the sewer hose housing dust cap back on the black tank flush T...

Page 60: ...r to flow into the holding tank Waste grey holding tank preparation No special preparation is required however placing a small quantity of chemicals into this tank such as baking soda or an approved R...

Page 61: ...an 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 a...

Page 62: ...t is 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 ga...

Page 63: ...by 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...

Page 64: ...up close the main valve and wait at least fifteen 15 minutes before trying again Refer to the regulator OEM operator s manual 4 Listen carefully a hissing sound longer than one second may indicate a p...

Page 65: ...n disconnected The two stage regulator has the only moving components in the propane system Its sole function is to reduce the pressure from the propane containers to a safe and consistent low operati...

Page 66: ...lve and contact your dealer to have the propane system tested 4 Light the appliances as needed and directed in the appropriate appliance manufacturer s owner manual located in the Goodie Bag Make sure...

Page 67: ...f propane 3 86 liters produces about 91 500 BTU s 46 514 kilojoules of heat energy TRAVELING WITH PROPANE Use care when fueling your tow vehicle Make certain your propane container is properly fastene...

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Page 69: ...black rubber seal are set up correctly The corners of this seal are cut at a 45 angle The top of the seal must overlap the side of the seal to avoid the possibility of water penetration Retracting sl...

Page 70: ...y Contact your dealer or Jayco Customer Service for repair assistance V tech slideout override If the RV has an underbelly locate and remove the access panel to access the slideout motor this panel is...

Page 71: ...then return the brake release lever to its normal downward position This will ensure that the slideout is locked into a sealed position When the slideout motor brake is released the slideout will not...

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Page 73: ...will 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 campsi...

Page 74: ...abinets or closets open those doors slightly to equalize the temperature and provide ventilation SETTING UP YOUR CAMPSITE Fig 11 1 Blocking the wheels Un hitching your fifth wheel 1 Pull into the site...

Page 75: ...ewed shut it is to protect factory installed equipment do not use that area for storage To convert back to a booth dinette reverse the process The booth dinette can be converted into a bed To convert...

Page 76: ...AR BED IF SO EQUIPPED Power operation if so equipped The electric bed lift operates on 12 volt DC power supplied by the tow vehicle charge line auxiliary batteries or power converter The RV should be...

Page 77: ...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 modification You can...

Page 78: ...area to remind you to provide an adequate amount of fresh air for combustion To avoid danger of asphyxiation provide proper ventilation when using the gas range top or gas oven Do not remove the follo...

Page 79: ...u cannot necessarily use all available space BBQ GRILL IF SO EQUIPPED During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable material come in contact with the top burners or heating elem...

Page 80: ...e intended to reduce airflow not shut it off completely ATTIC FAN IF SO EQUIPPED The 12 volt DC attic fan or powered roof vent allows fresh air to circulate through the RV Do not leave the attic fan o...

Page 81: ...vise latches securing the bar latch handles 3 Push up on the bar latch handles that hold the ramp door in place 4 Move the bar latch handles to the outside of the trailer to avoid contact when openin...

Page 82: ...r to the awning OEM operator s manual Keep your awning in good condition to prevent costly repairs It is very important to keep the awning clean If weather conditions are windy or stormy close the awn...

Page 83: ...nstall the Jayco supplied cables do not use the OEM cables The Jayco added center cable support must be attached to the ramp door to keep the ramp door from flexing and being put under stress There ar...

Page 84: ...ition make sure you follow the hitching procedures listed in the Before You Travel section of this manual Safety _ Make sure you follow all safety precautions noted in this owner s manual and in any O...

Page 85: ...NG 81 _ Retract stabilizer jacks _ Safety pin or locking lever must be seated if applicable _ Test brakes for proper operation _ Trailer electric cable secure _ Trailer is level _ Trailer safety chain...

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Page 87: ...of time it is possible for a process of outgassing 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...

Page 88: ...mini 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 profe...

Page 89: ...for 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 c...

Page 90: ...lements such as rain snow 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...

Page 91: ...e 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 that may damage the plastic surface Chr...

Page 92: ...your RV is not designed to carry cargo Items that extend beyond the bumper OR weigh over 100 lbs 45kg will place undo strain on the bumper The 100 lb bumper capacity includes the weight of the spare t...

Page 93: ...notice any cracks gaps lifting looseness peeling shrinkage voids or any sign of physical deterioration Complete repairs immediately to prevent damage to your RV Always use the same type of sealant ori...

Page 94: ...good tarp that can breathe _ Thoroughly wash the interior and the exterior of your RV _ To prevent weather checking and other UV damage cover tires that are exposed to sunlight _ Turn all cushions on...

Page 95: ...o listed torque values Re torque as needed Refer to the axle manufacturer s manual _ Check clean tighten and lubricate battery cables _ Compare refrigerator pilot flame with ideal flame Refer to the r...

Page 96: ...pressure grease if applicable _ Have brakes inspected and serviced by a qualified technician _ Have furnace inspected and serviced by a qualified technician _ Have propane system inspected and servic...

Page 97: ...15 877 5700 Generator Onan www onan com 800 888 6626 Holding tank sprayer B B Molders www bandbmolders com 574 259 7838 Inverter Xantrex www xantrex com 800 670 0707 Microwave Monitor Panel KIB www ki...

Page 98: ...l Torque Range 4 Lug Nuts 12 Steel 20 25 ft lbs 30 50 ft lbs 65 75 ft lbs 5 Lug Nuts 13 Steel 20 25 ft lbs 30 50 ft lbs 65 75 ft lbs 5 Lug Nuts 13 Chrome 20 25 ft lbs 30 50 ft lbs 65 75 ft lbs 5 Lug N...

Page 99: ...al trailer may be different CIRCUIT BREAKERS The following table provides generic circuit breaker alignment information Your RV may not be exactly the same as shown depending on model floor plan and o...

Page 100: ...TER 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 NORCOLD 611 300W 821 300W ESTIMATED 250 350W 2 00 3 00 AM...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...M ALLOWABLE 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 vehicl...

Page 103: ...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...

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Page 105: ...SECTION 14 ADDENDUM S 101 There are no addendums issued at this time...

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