Baja Marine JAY SERIES YEAR 2006 - Manual (Page 42)

TOWING
While towing your trailer, you need to be aware of the extra weight behind your vehicle.
The following list contains some pointers to remember while traveling, but is not a
substitute for consulting with your independent, authorized dealer and hitch professionals.
• With the trailer attached, you will have slower acceleration and require greater
distance to stop.
• Make sure you have enough area at corners when turning. Wider turns are necessary.
Use your turn signals for your own safety.
• When passing or changing lanes, take into consideration the overall length of your
trailer and allow ample distance and time. DO NOT SPEED AND BE PREPARED
FOR DISPLACED AIR WHEN PASSING OR BEING PASSED BY LARGE
TRUCKS.
• Use your rearview mirrors frequently to observe your vehicle, trailer and traffic
conditions.
• When being passed by a large truck or bus, be prepared for displaced air as it may
cause you to sway slightly. Steer straight and use your trailer brakes, if necessary, to
slow slightly or control the sway of the trailer.
• Upon climbing steep, long grades and again descending, use lower gears even before
it seems necessary. Use your brakes smoothly and evenly.
• Decrease your speed for safety! Most states require vehicles pulling trailers to
maintain slower speeds, usually the same as truck traffic.
• Drive slowly during wet or icy conditions to ensure better control of your vehicle.
• Check all exterior lights before and during each trip.
• Obey traffic laws, allow extra time for stopping and decrease speed when visibility is
limited or roads are wet.
• Have a safe and wonderful trip!
If towing a trailer is new for you, please take time to practice towing, parking and backing
skills prior to traveling. Your independent, authorized dealer can answer many of your
questions, but nothing replaces practice. We recommend that you find a large and quiet
parking lot to practice your skills.
Towing Behind Your Trailer
DO NOT tow anything behind your RV. The RV frame and bumper are NOT designed for
towing.
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WARNING: Towing items behind your trailer, or overloading the rear,
will void the warranty and result in:
V Damage to the trailer or add-on items.
V Towing difficulties.
V Property damage.
V Personal injury.
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