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FAQ

What is it made from?

The tent is full aluminium construction and a durable Ripstop canvas. The tent seals completely 

when closed and gives a full dust/water proof seal.

We use a 300gsm Riptech Canvas that is UV resistant to prevent fading. The wrap-around awning is 

at a 45° angle so that you can have ventilation in poor weather with maximum water deflection.

Our mesh is coated in a rubber compound making it extremely flexible and durable.

The roof of the BunduTop is raw aluminium sheet to ensure maximum heat reflection and is the 

main reason you can sleep comfortably cool inside even in direct sunlight.

The 2000lbs Winch Motor lifts and lowers the tent with the use of 3mm Dyneema Rope on a pulley 

system.

The foam backed roof-lining absorbs moisture and condensation but if you are going to extremely 

cold areas we do recommend putting a carpet as insulation under the mattress as very cold tem-

peratures creates additional condensation.

The frame built into the bottom of the tent provides additional strength and makes it versatile to 

mount. It can be bolted directly to your load bars or roof rack.

Quick Tip:

Taking care of your canvas is easy! Take a look at the tab stitched inside for instructions on how to 

properly care for your canvas. 

Can I fit the tent myself?

Yes. It is not heavy, but it is an awkward shape and will need 2 people to handle.

What if it doesn’t work?

Should you for some reason experience electrical failure the tent will be the least of your worries. 

(Those beers will be getting warm!)

Even so the tent has a manual override outside, situated right next to the buttons used to lift/lower 

the tent.

Electricity in the form of a jumper cable connection can be used to lift/lower the tent this way.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN YOU USE THE OVERRIDE IT BYPASSES ALL THE SAFETY MEASURES WE 

HAVE BUILT IN.

This means that your tent WILL NOT KNOW WHEN TO STOP.

You HAVE to stop it lifting by removing the electrical flow as soon as the canvas is taut.

The same will apply when you lower it this way. When the tent is about 1 cm from being completely 

shut, remove the electrical flow.

You can simply pull down the roof the last centimeter and fasten the latches.

What if I accidentally broke it by forgetting one of my latches on?

It will still work.

The roof of the tent (which /- 20 kg) can be easily lifted by one person, who can crawl inside 

and wedge the corner arms in place. You may need a cable tie to tie them into that position. When 

you lower it the next morning gravity will step in and lower it  for you and the sides and awnings will 

still pull in.

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Summary of Contents for BunduTop

Page 1: ...BUNDUTOP MANUAL TM ...

Page 2: ...on a pulley system The foam backed roof lining absorbs moisture and condensation but if you are going to extremely cold areas we do recommend putting a carpet under the mattress as insulation as very cold temperatures creates additional condensation The frame built into the bottom of the tent provides additional strength and makes it versatile to mount It can be bolted directly to your load bars o...

Page 3: ...of up to 500mm Includes 100mm high density foam mattress 12V outlet inside LED light inside All aluminium construction ladder Solar Wiring Since 2017 we incorporated solar wiring as a fixture with every BunduTop The wiring for the solar wiring runs underneath the roof lining There will be a red Brad Harrison plug on the roof of the tent for easy connection to your solar panel There will be a red B...

Page 4: ...ll as the mechanisms for the awning to pull in the sides and awnings when the tent is shut The arms and their unique design again assist with the lifting of the tent and ensures that it is rigid when open essentially strengthening the construction Unclip ALL FOUR latches and ensure that they are open before pressing the button to lift the tent There is a safety feature limit switch that assists wi...

Page 5: ...nual Override 2 x Diodes 1 x Relay 1 x Lighter Socket Should you experience any difficulties with your tent s wiring this is where everything is located Electrical Override Up Open Down Close Positive top Negative top Negative bottom Positive bottom COVERED Location of electronics cover inside tent UNCOVERED Location of relay 5 ...

Page 6: ...ar panel you have installed you need to install a regulator that can handle VOLTS and WATTS A lot of smart systems can handle 28V but not the 45V that a 300W Solar Panel produces Location of Limit Switch near the winch motor Location of Limit Switch on the arm How do I fit the tent myself When installing the tent we advise that there is no more than a 0 5m unsupported overhang We also advise that ...

Page 7: ...fore blowing the fuse After the fuse blows the tent will come to a standstill and thus safeguard against bending the arms or snapping the ropes inside Quick Tip Some Dual Battery systems already installed may have a low amp rating When lifting the tent the system detects a high amp on the load output leading to the tent and cuts off the power If connecting to these type of systems please make sure...

Page 8: ...ar wiring so the above will only be applicable as an upgrade to older tents How to add Fans and lights afterwards You can order the 12v Fans or LED lights from the factory to install afterwards The frames they come in have a clear aluminium area that gets fastened to the interior roof of the tent Firstly decide on placement and with a blade remove the roof lining this insures that when you drill t...

Page 9: ...ut only 100mm is left Snake the rope through the 4 holes in the belt the ropes have to go through the correct bearings in the roof There are 4 bearings in the middle of the roof under the light cover left bearing is for left far side second to left bearing is for is left front and the other two mirror for the right Snake the rope through the arm mechanism as per the copy you left intact Tie the ro...

Page 10: ...ld snap before any serious damage can be done but we have had instances where the arms are bent In this case you can either straighten out the arms after removing them or get replacements from the factory You may have to replace the safety belt on the winch motor if the ropes damaged the edge of the belt If you are replacing the belt Remove old belt and ropes remember to leave one arm as is as a r...

Page 11: ...ed inside for instructions on how to properly care for your canvas Can I fit the tent myself Yes It is not heavy but it is an awkward shape and will need 2 people to handle What if it doesn t work Should you for some reason experience electrical failure the tent will be the least of your worries Those beers will be getting warm Even so the tent has a manual override outside situated right next to ...

Page 12: ...t when you place your order Adding them at a later date will result in damaged roof lining inside your tent Also note that the light situated inside is bright enough to read by and no additional lighting is necessary Can I add fans inside You can add fans inside the tent when you place your order Adding them at a later date will result in damaged roof lining inside your tent Also note that the ten...

Page 13: ... kindly let us know when placing your order and we will ex clude the ladder that way you can source another one better suited to your needs Will the shape of the tent affect my fuel consumption If it does it is indiscernible We have not noticed any increase in fuel consumption over various vehicle types ...

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