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Lighting  

Attach included cables and pass cable through hinge cover flap on side of tent to outside of tent 

and then to a suitable 10amp 12V power plug.  Make sure to remove cable and place into pocket 

before closing the shell or hinge to reduce pinching or cutting the cable.  Before closing the tent 

remove cable and store. 

CLOSING THE HARD SHELL 

WARNING: Before closing the tent, you MUST remove the two C-

Chanel rods on the gas struts. 

1. Remove steel rods of canopy & windows, remove

electrical cable and store. – Remove C Channels

2. Using the ladder, push the extension panel

upward and then have the extension panel lay

on the top of the base panel, Bedding may be

required to be pushed to the opposite end of

the shell.

3. Retract the ladder, starting with the bottom

steps. Make sure to press the release buttons

with your thumbs and be careful not to get any

fingers caught between the rungs. Secure the

ladder with the straps provided.

4. Cover the ladder with the ladder cover.

5. Secure the canvas tent body with the elastic fabric

tensioning strap, refer step 5 of opening the shell.

6. Grab the thick black nylon strap attached to the top

of the shell (you may need to use the spring steel

canopy rods to reach the strap). Pull down on the

strap to close the hard shell.

7. As you are closing the tent, you may need to tuck in some

excess fabric.

8. Reconnect the 3 fastening straps that lock the shell to the

base and pull inwards firmly to the vehicle to lock the strap.

9. The fastening straps keep your tent closed. ALWAYS make

sure that the hard shell is completely closed and the

straps are securely fastened before driving.  Checking the

straps at regular intervals is also good practice.

10.

 

If you find it difficult to completely close the tent, it may

be due to excess bedding left inside the tent. In this case,

remove some of the bedding and try again.

 
 
 
 
 

All technical data and photos are subject to change due to 

upgrading without notice. 

Note: the recommended speed limit to not 

exceed when having the tent on your vehicle is 110kph. 
(68 MPh) Driving speed should always be adjusted 
according to the current driving conditions, such as road 
type and quality, weather (wind conditions, rain), and 
applicable state speed limits. Drive slowly on speed 
bumps and bumpy roads.

Summary of Contents for Esperance

Page 1: ...the quick and easy way to enjoy camping Included in this leaflet is all the information that you require to obtain the maximum enjoyment and benefit from your rooftop tent Given proper care your rooftop tent will give you many years of trouble free camping ARB Esperance Tent ...

Page 2: ... tool kit contains one 13 10mm spanner four U shaped mounting brackets eight M8 50mm bolts and eight nyloc nuts 1 x Storage bag 1 x Shoe Pocket 1 x Storage bag for steel rods 6 x Steel rods for the window awnings and the entrance canopy Repair kit Cig plug to USB adaptor Condensation Weather In foul weather it is always recommended to have all the windows done up and awnings pulled down in strong ...

Page 3: ...t A plate bolt combination should be positioned on either side of the roof bar that the tent will be mounted to Make sure not to make contact with any paintwork on the vehicle and check clearances 6 Have one person lift the tent while another person slides the plate bolt combination past the roof bar so that one bolt is on each side of the roof bar 7 Take the U shaped bracket and fit it under your...

Page 4: ...g to get the struts to commence opening 3 Once the top has fully opened reach up and undo the strap securing the ladder 4 Remove the protection cover off the ladder and fully extend the ladder out from the vehicle and tent 5 Disconnect the fabric tensioning elastic strap Pull down on the ladder as it acts as a lever and extends the floor 6 Do not Climb the ladder See next page on operation of the ...

Page 5: ...djusted see below a The ladder should be able to offer support to the extension panel and the tent s occupants The main panel floor and extension panel attached to ladder should be horizontal b The ladder should NOT be over extended as it does not offer enoughsupport and is should not be too vertical either 4 Ladder Angel Adjustment To achieve the correct ladder angle shorten the ladder by depress...

Page 6: ... with one hand and with the other hold the cornerof the canopy and insert the rod s hook facing down into the metal grommet Repeat on other side 4 Check the ladder is positioned correctly and enter the Tent 5 The window awnings can be extended using the remaining spring steel rods 6 Hinge cover flaps can be secured to the touch tape pads under the tent base and secure all other loose straps 7 Repe...

Page 7: ... tensioning strap refer step 5 of opening the shell 6 Grab the thick black nylon strap attached to the top of the shell you may need to use the spring steel canopy rods to reach the strap Pull down on the strap to close the hardshell 7 As you are closing the tent you may need to tuck in some excess fabric 8 Reconnect the 3 fastening straps that lock the shell to the base and pull inwards firmly to...

Page 8: ... enter carparks etc This is not covered by warranty know your height before moving your vehicle Centre of gravity The attachment of a rooftop tent to your vehicle similar to any other load on your roof rack will alter its center of gravity Adjust your driving accordingly In trip inspections Regularly check that all nuts and bolts attaching your rooftop tent to the roof of your vehicle are tight an...

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