ARB 4100005 Fitting Instructions Manual Download Page 8

 

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If you have any queries regarding the installation of this product please contact the distributor from whom it was purchased, or alternatively the ARB office in your state. 

Head Office – ARB Corporation Ltd VIC:

 42-44 Garden Street, Kilsyth, Victoria, 3137 Tel: (03) 9761 6622 Fax: (03) 9761 6807 

WA:

(08) 9244 3553  

NSW:

 (02) 9821 3633  

ACT:

 (02) 6280 7475  

SA:

 (08) 8244 5001  

QLD:

 (07) 3872 3872  

NT:

 (08) 8947 2262  

TAS:

 (03) 6331 4190

 

SECTION 6: Tent checks & fitting record: 

 

 

ARB 

– Roof Top Tent Mount Kit 

 

 

 

Tent mount kit part number 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Warranty 

 

 

 

Refer to ARB Products “Warranty Against Defects” booklet, available from your ARB dealer.  

  ARB provides a 2 year / 40,000km warranty with this product from date of purchase via the original 

purchaser. 

  This warranty does not cover modifications / alterations, improper installation, abuse / misuse, accident, lack 

of maintenance, normal wear and tear and exposure to harsh chemicals or solvents. 

 

 

Safety Warnings 

 

 

 

This product is designed for Thule or Rhino Vortex roof bars, ARB does not warrant installation on other 
products. 

 

Always observe local safety laws for long/overhanging loads when installing. 

 

Loaded roof rack systems will affect the vehicles cross wind sensitivity, cornering and braking 
characteristics. Driving techniques should be altered to suit by reducing corner speed and 
increasing braking distance. 

 

Do not make any modifications to the tent mounting system brackets such as drilling or bending. 

 

Do not allow solvents, chemicals or oils to contact the tent, as damage can occur.  
 

 

Maintenance Requirements 

 

 

 

After the first 500km after fitment and at routine vehicle service schedules, screw torques as 
described in this fitting instruction should be checked. (Please ask the company that fitted your 
canopy for a copy of the fitting instructions) or contact ARB. 

 

To clean, only use quality car care mild detergents, waxes and polishes. Do not use abrasive compounds 
unless conducting repairs.  

 

Tent mounting systems are highly structural, routinely check for signs of corrosion and movement. 
Consult you ARB dealer immediately if you have concerns

 

 

Refer to the care instructions at the end of this document for further detail

 

 

Dealer Name and code: 
(or CUSTOMER for 
customer fitment) 

 
 

Date: 

 

Vehicle registration: 

 
 

Vehicle Vin No: 

 

Number of Kms: 

 
 

Order No: 

 

Cross bar type 

(tick):

 

Thule Wing/Aero/Prof: 
Thule Square: 

Rhino Heavy Duty: 
Rhino Vortex:  

Awning also fitted: 
 

Vehicle pre-existing damage / condition check (details): 
 
 

                                                                                                                                                (Tick) 

All screw torques completed as detailed in the instructions 

– ! Important !

 

 

All zips operate without binding 

 

All window tension wires are included and fit 

 

This booklet is placed with vehicle manual 

 

Comments: 
 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 4100005

Page 1: ... unsure at any point of fitting Please contact your ARB dealer for advice Fitment can be undertaken with one person however at least two people or a required to lift the tent into place Kit 4100005 is only for use on cross bar types Thule Aero Thule Wing Thule Professional Rhino Vortex Kit 4100006 is only for use on cross bar types Thule Square bar Rhino Heavy Duty CARE OF YOUR TENT Please refer t...

Page 2: ...ed with tent CONTAINS T BOLT MOUNT KIT 4100005 Item Part No Qty Description 1 3759394 4 Bracket mount roof top tent 2 4581303 16 Washer M8x25 4x3 black 3 6151546 8 Bolt Hex head M8x1 25x25 Gr8 8 Black 4 6151547 16 Nut Nylock M8x1 25 Black 5 6151677 8 Bolt T M8x16 SQUARE HD MOUNT KIT 4100006 Item Part No Qty Description 1 3759394 4 Bracket mount roof top tent 2 6151546 16 Washer M8x25 4x3 black 3 6...

Page 3: ...ng out fitting record SECTION 1 Choosing mount direction Before you fit your new rooftop tent to your vehicle you will need to decide whether you wish to have the rooftop tent open off the back or off the side of your vehicle Off the back mounting For most larger size vehicles opening off the back is preferable The advantages of this orientation are leaves extra roof space for additional storage w...

Page 4: ...ign the mounting extrusions to run along the shortest direction of the tent 2 ii Off the side mounting 2 3 For off the side mounting align the mounting extrusions to run along the shortest direction of the tent Inside of tent Outside of tent 2 4 To mount the extrusions use M8x40 Stainless steel bolts 11 M8 Stainless steel washers 20 and M8 silver nylock nuts 22 2 5 Stand the tent on a clean surfac...

Page 5: ...of the tent base Tighten all bolts to 4Nm 2 13 Insert the M8x25 black bolts 3 into the Slide plate extrusion 14 and slide the extrusion into the mount extrusion Place 4 mounts in each channel 2 per corner SECTION 3 Fitting the mount brackets to the roof rails 3 1 Measure the distance between the mount bolts at the front and rear carefully 3 2 Remove roof rail rubbers 3 i T Bolt mounting 3 3 Pick u...

Page 6: ... to help centre the brackets on the roof Note it may be necessary to fit on either the inner or outer pair of holes in the Roof top tent mount bracket to fit round mounting feet Tighten the M8 nuts to 15Nm 3 iii Rhino HD bar mounting 3 9 Pick up the roof top tent mount bracket 1 Pay attention to the end etched FRONT this end should be in the direction of travel 3 10 Slide 4 M8 Channel nuts 10 into...

Page 7: ...the Setup instructions in the owner s manual section below 5 2 Check that all parts work without binding or jamming Contact your ARB dealer if you have any concerns A Ladder extension may be required depending on the height of your vehicle in most cases where the base of your rooftop tent is more than 2m off the ground If required slide ladder extension into the base of the main ladder Position la...

Page 8: ...nering and braking characteristics Driving techniques should be altered to suit by reducing corner speed and increasing braking distance Do not make any modifications to the tent mounting system brackets such as drilling or bending Do not allow solvents chemicals or oils to contact the tent as damage can occur Maintenance Requirements After the first 500km after fitment and at routine vehicle serv...

Page 9: ...tion below 3 Slide out the ladder until the locking pins engage The ladder can now be used as a lever to open the tent 4 Rest the ladder on the ground and enter the tent Release the four bungee cords from one side of the tent Note if the angle of the ladder is too upright or does not reach the ground you will require a ladder extension See below 5 Retrieve the spring steel rods SSR these are used ...

Page 10: ...tion below 3 Slide out the ladder until the locking pins engage The ladder can now be used as a lever to open the tent 4 Rest the ladder on the ground and enter the tent Release the four bungee cords from one side of the tent Note if the angle of the ladder is too upright or does not reach the ground you will require a ladder extension See below 5 Retrieve the spring steel rods SSR these are used ...

Page 11: ...ion See page 7 5 Slide out the U shaped aluminium veranda bow See 4 To tighten the bow rotate the tube on both sides of the bow to lock it in position See 5 6 Extend and tighten the extendable bow inside the tent locks in position in the same way as the veranda bow in 5 above See 6 Enter the tent and release the four elastic bungee cords from one side of the tent 7 Retrieve the spring steel rods S...

Page 12: ...e tent See 1 2 Tension the back panel and peg to the ground ensuring that the mud flap skirt is taught See 2 3 Using the large section of the Annexe thread the rope section of each side into the appropriate side of the rope track extrusion on the base of the tent See 3 4 Thread the remaining short piece of rope section around the corner piece into the rope track on the front of the base See 4 5 En...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...bird droppings and vegetation such as leaves as these can cause the tent to rot when packed away 2 Clean the travel cover regularly to reduce the effects of acid rain and other air born contaminants To extend the life of the PVC cover regularly treat with a UV protectant such as 303 Aerospace Protectant or Armour All Protectant 3 Do not expose any part of the tent to petrol oil solvents or similar...

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