6. Storage and Handling Guidelines
6.1. Cautions
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Do not use excessive force on side retaining Velcro straps when closing the tent.
These
straps are designed only to hold the tent base together, and are not designed to be used to pull the bases
together. When you are closing the tent, hold down the top folded base to compact the tent, then use the
Velcro straps to secure the bases in this position. These straps will tear out of the tent if excessive force is
applied to the strap.
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Do not store the tent wet.
If you do have to pack away when the tent is wet, zip closed all canvas doors
and windows to protect the inside of the tent, and pack away. As soon as you can, open the tent and let it dry
out thoroughly to prevent mould, mildew and rot. If the tent is to be closed up for extended periods of time
it is very important that the tent is completely dry.
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Do not drill locking holes below the existing locking pin holes in the ladder.
This will weaken
the structure of the ladder and can cause injury. If you need to extend the length of your ladder, please
purchase a ladder extension. If you need to shorten the ladder you can drill holes above the existing ladder
locking pin holes.
- Be aware that with a rooftop tent fitted to your vehicle the overall height is increased.
You
should measure the overall height of your vehicle with the rooftop tent fitted as you will need this information
to decide if the vehicle can enter carparks etc.
- Centre of gravity.
The attachment of a rooftop tent to your vehicle (similar to any other load on your roof
rack) will alter its centre 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 and in good repair. Travel cover straps should be checked that they are tight and the zipper
should be fully closed.
- Do not force the Zipper.
The zipper is not designed to be forced closed or to have load applied to it.
Always bring the two unzipped sections of zip together and ONLY pull the slider in the direction of travel of
the zipper , NOT at an angle adjacent to as this will damage the zipper and cause it to fail. If the zipper is stiff to
operate, clean dust and debris from the zipper with a soft brush before opening it further. The zipper can be
lubricated with commercially available zipper lubricant or paraffin wax.
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