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Clean your Hawk’s Nest’s Shell regularly:
Ideally every time
you clean your vehicle. Use your regular car washing techniques
& products. To prolong the life of your Hawk’s Nest, vehicle care
products (such as cleaners with a wax content) with UV protection
are recommended.
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Do not store with moisture present for more than 3 to 5 days:
When you do have to pack away the tent while it is wet, zip close all
doors and window covers to protect the inside of the tent and pack
away. Re-open the tent within 3-5 days and let it dry thoroughly to
prevent moisture damage. During extended periods of wet & cold
weather, make sure you open up the tent occasionally to let any
condensation under the shell escape.
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Air out your Hawk’s Nest completely before long periods
of storage:
As long as shes clean and dry before storage, you’ll
be a happy camper next summer! Failure to do so may result in
premature wear of fabric.
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When traveling, periodically check all nuts & fittings are tight:
Get in the habit of checking your gear regularly.
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Do not use soaps if cleaning is required:
As your Hawk’s Nest is
high up, it shouldn’t get grubby if treated right. If mud or dirt gets on
your fabric, wait to dry then brush off with a soft brush. Warm water
and a sponge or soft brush can also be used.
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Don’t stand on the upper shell of the Hawk’s Nest when closed
:
Only the tent mounted racks are designed to take load. Standing or
securing loads onto the bare shell will damage your tent shell.
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In windy or wet conditions BOTH rainfly spring poles must be
attached:
This will avoid any excess flapping, keep your tent body
water tight and absorb any high winds. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the tent body.
08. Hawk’s Nest Care Tips & Trips
Hawk’s Nest - User Guide
