Pop Up Newbies

[Shanzy]

Hello all. We are new here. Just got our first diamond in the rough. It is a Jayco J Series 1008 Sg I think. From 1988. I am looking for an owners manual. Does anyone know where I can find one?
Thanks a bunch!!
Shannon

[in5r]

I just googled 1988 jayco pop up manuals and had several hits. See if any of these may be what you are looking for. I believe one manual probably covers several models. Hope this helped.

[tinybluetj]

Try Popupportal.com they have a lot of manuals on their site.

[mystictmoose]

you can go to the jayco website, Owner's Manuals | Jayco, Inc.
and input your info and they will email you one.

[jcassidy]

Hi Folks:

I am picking up a 1993 Jayco Cardinal pop up on Saturday. I have always had a class C or A motorhome. I was looking for some towing advice. I have a 2012 Nissan pathfinder, I was just wondering what kind of ball hitch I need, also the trailer connection, I suspect it is a 4 connection on the older models.

Lastly, from my reading you do not use electric brakes with these as they have hydraulics? Please let me know if there is anything else I should know.

Thanks,
John

[mystictmoose]

jcassidy,

generally the ball is a 2" and it usually has the 4 pin connector. The cardinal usually has the hydraulic brake unit because it is a heavier 2-axle popup. but it is simple to hookup and tow. your pathfinder might feel it a little back there, but it should be fine.

[Jmooney]

Originally Posted by Shanzy

Hello all. We are new here. Just got our first diamond in the rough. It is a Jayco J Series 1008 Sg I think. From 1988. I am looking for an owners manual. Does anyone know where I can find one?
Thanks a bunch!!
Shannon

Welcome from Colorado

[Jagiven]

Originally Posted by Shanzy

Hello all. We are new here. Just got our first diamond in the rough. It is a Jayco J Series 1008 Sg I think. From 1988. I am looking for an owners manual. Does anyone know where I can find one?
Thanks a bunch!!
Shannon

Shanzy, you can also call Jayco with your vin number and they will send you an electronic copy, from that era.

[jcassidy]

Originally Posted by mystictmoose

jcassidy,

generally the ball is a 2" and it usually has the 4 pin connector. The cardinal usually has the hydraulic brake unit because it is a heavier 2-axle popup. but it is simple to hookup and tow. your pathfinder might feel it a little back there, but it should be fine.

Hi There:

Thank you very much, definitely much assistance. I will let you know how it turns out. Seeing as I am a newbie, I can ask dumb questions for a while. Why doesn't Jayco make these anymore? They are one of the best I have seen from any manufacturer. I suspect cost is the main reason, as I would suspect they would go for 20k nowadays, I was just wondering.

Thanks,
John