Front Runner RTTENT101 Setup Manual Download Page 1

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FEATHER-LITE ROOF TOP TENT 
SET-UP

 

GUIDE               

RTTENT101

  

IMPORTANT WARNING!

IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL FRONT RUNNER RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND 
SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN 
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR TO 
OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, 
CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS 
FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF 
THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR FRONT RUNNER PRODUCT PRIOR TO 
INSTALLATION OR USE.  IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL  OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, 
OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE 
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A  PROFESSIONAL 
INSTALLER SUCH AS A QUALIFIED GARAGE OR AUTO BODY SHOP.

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INSTALL TIME:  30 minutes

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GET ORGANIZED 

   

you will need:

Your Tent 

           

  The Ladder (in a separate box)

 

Power Drill w/ Phillips screw bit 

      

 

A solid, scratch free surface large enough to hold the tent.   

 

(you can use the cardboard that the tent shipped in , or a blanket 

 

or furnie pad on the ground)

           

A 10mm wrench/socket

 

A 13mm wrench/socket

 

A friend for step 4, 6 and 7  (10 minutes)

if mounting to open over the rear of the vehicle, you will also need:

 

Hack Saw or similar (only needed for mounting the tent to 

 

open to the rear)

 

Sharpie or suitable instrument for marking metal

 

 

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Summary of Contents for RTTENT101

Page 1: ...LL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INS...

Page 2: ...unting channel end caps 4 self drilling sheet metal screws The PVC zip cover The ladder hinges and 2 bolts nuts Ladder OPTIONAL Front Runner Slimline Rack Tent Mount Kit purchased separately AND 6 fly...

Page 3: ...to access luggage for changing or supplies for food prep Your tent can open either over the driver s side or passenger side If you d like to position your roof tent on the rack towards the front of t...

Page 4: ...nt With the 4 holes facing the ground the top opening will fold up and away from the velcro straps There are 2 pairs of pre drilled holes along the extrusion on the edge of the tent This is where the...

Page 5: ...the vehicle The roof tent base is pre drilled with 4 holes which align with holes in the channels Insert the 6 x 40mm bolts through the washers and push them through the 4 holes from the INSIDE of th...

Page 6: ...included bolts through the 8 slide plates and insert 4 slide plates per channel INSTALL RACK MOUNTING POINTS If you are mounting your tent on a Front Runner Slimline Rack you have 2 choices 1 For the...

Page 7: ...16 see TENT MOUNT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE and mount your feet first If you re using the the QUICK RELEASE TENT MOUNT KIT FRTENT102 see the QUICK RELEASE TENT MOUNT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE to mount the q...

Page 8: ...er You want the entire sleeping platform to be level and straight The ladder is pre drilled to lock into place at the longest safe position If you level the platform out and find that the angle of the...

Page 9: ...their bag in the tent underneath the mattress You have some room inside the tent to set out your sleeping bag even your pillows if they re not overstuffed California King Size Or you can tuck fitted s...

Page 10: ...e Roof Top Tent if you use common load carrying sense 2010 Front Runner Outfitters Inc version 3 10 TENT CARE READ ME 12 Do not over tighten the black nylon retaining straps these should NOT be used t...

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