The Jayco Eagle Camper is a compact family-size camper with all the extras you would expect from a premium Jayco Caravan.
All parts of the caravan
The video below explains the operation of all parts of the caravan or you can scroll further down to jump to relevant parts
Unhitching from your car
Stabliise and Level the Caravan
THIS IS FOR CORNER STEADIES (DO WE HAVE FEET?)
Turn on the gas bottle
Connect to mains power
Connect the water supply & fill the tanks
Lift up the roof
Pull out the entry step
Pulling out the bed ends & installing the roof safety supports
It is recommended to install the internal braces before the external braces
Installing the door
Rolling out the bag awning
Installing the bed end flys (WE DON’T HAVE)
Turning on the battery
Using the control panel
Coast
Drifter
Using the tap with the 12V Pump (when not connected to mains)
Coast
Drifter
Pump should be off for mains water
Hot Water Service
How to Turn on the Hot Water Service
It’s great to have hot water when you are camping. Whether for a shower or simply to wash the dishes, having a hot water service on board is a great option in a caravan.
*** Helpful Hint: when you are making coffee in the morning, start the kettle WITH hot water and you’ll get that cup of java a lot quicker.
Troubleshooting any Problems with the Hot Water Service
Check for gas or electrical supply issues.
More often than not, hot water systems stop working because of a fault in the gas or power supply. If your hot water service runs on gas, your other gas-powered appliances can give you a clue as to whether gas is reaching your system. Test the stove. Can you light a burner? If not, check the gas bottle, is it turn on? Is it empty? If the gas is on and the bottle has gas in it, we need to get a bit more technical in our approach.
The next step would be to check the circuit breaker. This may be a challenge to locate as it is different in each caravan. For electric hot water systems, check that the electrical connection is in order. Check your other electrical appliances to ensure that they’re working. Check for a blown fuse, and replace if necessary.
The next step would be to watch the video
Using gas
Using mains
Using 240V
Using the AirConditioner
Truma
Using the fridge
A 3 Way Fridge is the safest way to travel in Australia. Your fridge can operate on gas, 12volt and 240 (mains power). On REALLY hot days, the best, most efficient fuel is gas.
When you are driving, it is really important to ensure the fridge is turn to 12volt. This allows the fridge to continue to run while you are driving. DO NOT under any circumstances tow the caravan when the fridge is set to run on gas. Obviously the fridge will not run on 240 whilst driving.
The following video provides complete information about how to start and operate the fridge in any of our Jayco caravans.
Using the cooktop
Using the microwave
Using the roof hatch
Packing up tips before you leave
Checklists
- Setup
- Locate on firm, nearly level pad
- Level with leveling feet and wood blocks
- Open all 4 pop-top latches
- Crank pop-top up – but not all the way. Stop about 1 ft from top.(use square crank in the socket on right side of hitch)
- Pull out bunks. Install lower supports.
- Attach velcro around lower bunks.
- Raise pop top completely
- Deploy step
- Flip up sink
- Install inside tent supports
- Install door
- Fridge
- Open selected propane tank
- Set fridge control to LP Gas. Power to High Cool.
- Ignite fridge burner
- Set phone timer for 1 hour. Set to AC later once cool. (Assuming Ac hookup)
- Before you set off – Trailering
- Tire pressure 80 psi. 3 tires.
- Lug wrench
- Wheel bearings greased
- Hutch ball greases
- Safety chains – crossed
- Front wheel removes and stowed.
- Front wheel jack fully retracted
- Gray water bucket stowed. Capped.
- Both cranks stowed.
- Light check
- Step stowed securely
- Gas off