1. Attaching the Mounting Rails to the ARB Rooftop Tent
1.1. Direction of Opening (continued)
“Off the Side”
For most medium or small vehicles opening “off the side” is preferable. The advantages of this
orientation are:
- allows for lift up tailgates to operate normally.
- means the closed tent pack is better balanced on the roof and creates less wind drag
as the narrow face of the tent pack is travelling forward.
The mounting extrusions bolt to the base of the tent at right angles to the roof rack or roof bars (across
the width of the tent base)
Once you have decided which is best suited to your application, follow the mounting instructions. If
you are uncertain of the most appropriate method of mounting your rooftop tent, please contact
ARB Corporation Limited or your distributor who will be happy to provide advice particular to your
circumstances.
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Direction of
Travel
Mounting Extrusion
Roof Bars
