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Closing & Storage

Most roof top tents allow minimal storage inside such as sleeping bags or blankets laid out flat. 

Thicker objects such as pillows are not recommended to be stowed inside your roof top tent as 

these put excessive pressure on baseboard and hinges which may lead to failures and damage. 

This damage is distinguishable and is not covered by warranty.

Bunji cords are included with your roof top tent. These assist in reducing the canvas from 

billowing during roof top tent pack up. Attach these to the 3 round plastic loops located around 

the windows inside the rtt. Bring them across to the opposite side and attach to the plastic 

loops.

Release the trigger locks on the canopy hoop and retract. Use the Velcro straps to fasten the 

canopy hoop against the tent. 

Extend the ladder until it is fully locked in the open position and use this as a lever to fold the 

tent closed. Tuck in all excess canvas and fasten the side D ring straps. Retract the ladder 

closed and secure with retaining straps. Fit transit cover, 

see “Fitting transit cover” .

Caution: 

Do not pull down on Velcro straps when closing the tent. Excessive force on Velcro  

straps will cause damage to your tent.

 

Caution:

 Avoid storing your tent wet. If conditions dictate that you do, open and dry out as soon 

as possible to avoid moisture damage.

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Transit covers are a crucial accessory for any roof top tent as they keep your roof top tent clean 

and dry whilst traveling to your destination. Correct fitment is vital to ensuring it performs as 

intended and prolongs it’s lifespan.

The 23ZERO PVC transit cover has 4 edges, three of which have a continuous zip and one 

which has a Kedar sail rope.

Once the tent is packed up, billowing canvas tucked in, side retaining straps fastened and 

ladder straps secured, slide the sail rope edge of the transit cover into the sail track on the 

hinge side of the roof top tent. Once centred, lift the cover over the roof top tent and guide the 

opposite corners carefully by pulling down on them gently over the tent corners. Some further 

adjustment may be required to centre the transit cover.

Locate the zip puller which is on the baseboard skirt and slide it to the start of the zip. Insert the 

end of the zip on the cover through the zip slide until the pin is seated into the zip box. Begin to 

slide the zip.

Zip the cover completely and fold around the Velcro tabs covering the exposed corners. Position 

the transit cover straps over the cover avoiding any twists and fastened them through the D 

rings to reduce the transit cover ballooning when traveling.

To remove the cover, follow the above sequence in reverse.

Caution: 

Damage to the zip may occur if the zip is forced when not seated correctly.

Caution:

 Pulling on the zip on a downward angle and sliding (diagonally) will damage the zip 

teeth. Always slide the zip vertically.

Fitting transit cover

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ROOF TOP TENT USER MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Dakota 1400

Page 1: ...TM ROOF TOP TENT USER MANUAL This manual applies to the following 23 Zero Roof Top Tents Stealth Dakota 1400 Dakota 1600 Dakota 1800 Dakota 2200 ...

Page 2: ... dependent on your setup preference see Attaching Mounting Channels Tent setup is composed of unpacking attaching mounting channels to the base of the tent attaching the ladder sliding and zipping the tent cover and then mounting your tent onto the roof rack or roof bars Note During set up and first use some aluminium swarf may be present inside your roof top tent We make every possible attempt to...

Page 3: ...ibility in case of accidents due to improper use improper maintenance or checking the tightness of the brackets regarding the installation of the roof rack system Inspections Roof top tents have many moving parts so maintenance checks are always advised During trips regularly check that all nuts and bolts attaching the roof top tent to your vehicle as well as hinge and lug bolts are tight and in g...

Page 4: ...m 13mm open end spanner 13mm ratchet spanner Window stay poles The Stealth Dakota 1400 Dakota 1600 have 2 mounting rails included These are not attached to the baseboard to allow you to determine the appropriate orientation for your setup see Tent Orientation The Dakota 1800 Dakota 2200 have 3 mounting rails included These are factory fitted to the baseboard The 3rd rail closest to the hinge side ...

Page 5: ...4 Hardware identification chart TM ROOF TOP TENT USER MANUAL ...

Page 6: ...n ensure the mounting channels run in the opposite direction to the bars of your roof rack Note If required to fit the mounting channels along the short side of the RTT 1200mm side these channels will need to be cut flush with the outer edge of the baseboard There are two mounting options for the orientation of Roof Top Tents Rear Mounted The ladder extends from the back of the vehicle Side Mounte...

Page 7: ...n which requires you to fit the mounting rails along the 1200mm edge of the baseboard these will extend 100mm past each edge Cut these flush with the edge of the baseboard Attaching Ladder 6 Now that the mounting rails have been fitted turn the roof top tent around allowing 2 pairs of holes on the outer edge of the baseboard to face upward 4 pairs of holes for the Dakota 2200 Using the 40mm M6 bol...

Page 8: ...ions Roof top tents have many moving parts so maintenance checks are always advised During trips regularly check that all nuts and bolts attaching the roof top tent to your vehicle as well as hinge and lug bolts are tight and in good repair Using the Roof top tent To open the roof top tent firstly remove the transit cover see Fitting transit cover and release the side tie down straps Undo the ladd...

Page 9: ...the hook end of the window stay poles into the eyelets of the tropical fly and the other end into the corresponding holes in the baseboard All 23ZERO roof top tents have sky windows with zippered fly mesh fitted These can be used with or without the tropical flysheet attached The flysheet may be removed from the roof top tent to promote sky views while laying down or ventilation can be improved du...

Page 10: ...he top and allow the ladder to compress until a gap of approx 85mm is achieved between rung 1 2 Note The ladder will only lock in the downward position Swing in the bottom of the ladder until it supports the weight of the roof top tent If the angle of the ladder is between 70 and 75 the adjustment is complete Ladder adjustment NOTE When height adjusted the ladder will only lock in the downward pos...

Page 11: ... of the zip on the annex through the zip slide until the pin is seated into the zip box Begin to slide the zip It is important to lift the weight of the annex with your opposite hand while zipping to avoid damaging the zip Insert the window stay poles through the allocated openings on the annex and then into the designated holes in the baseboard Enter the annex and reposition the ladder at the cor...

Page 12: ...ial accessory for any roof top tent as they keep your roof top tent clean and dry whilst traveling to your destination Correct fitment is vital to ensuring it performs as intended and prolongs it s lifespan The 23ZERO PVC transit cover has 4 edges three of which have a continuous zip and one which has a Kedar sail rope Once the tent is packed up billowing canvas tucked in side retaining straps fas...

Page 13: ...or failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and failure does not amount to a major failure Due to our policy of continual product development the specifications colours and features may vary Making a claim To make a claim in relation to the above manufactur...

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