Warning:
An improperly secured RoofPouch can fly off of the
vehicle, potentially causing damage to your goods
and/or injury to others. Please be sure to thoroughly
inspect for proper fit and attachment prior to each
use.
This RoofPouch is designed to fit ONLY those
vehicles which have a roof rack – either a roof rack
with front and rear cross bars or with raised side
bars.
If at any time you hear flapping, pull off the road as
soon as it is safe and check the straps. Excessive
flapping WILL damage the RoofPouch. Always
ensure that the straps securing the RoofPouch are
tight.
Helpful Hints:
Some sport utility vehicles have tailgates which open
downward and are strong enough to stand on. This
may help when loading your RoofPouch. Be sure to
check your vehicle’s owner’s manual before standing
on any tailgate. You may also open the vehicle’s
side doors and stand on the floor.
To clean the RoofPouch
: Use a sponge or clean
rag with mildly soapy water, then wipe off with a
clean, dry or mildly damp cloth. DO NOT USE
solvents, petroleum-based or other harsh cleaning
agents, wire brushes or sharp tools to clean your
RoofPouch.
An optional floorboard unit is available
and is
used to help distribute the weight of the articles you
put in the RoofPouch, call the Kanga Company for
details.
Use the enclosed lock
to keep the zipper tabs from
accidentally separating. Failure to lock the tabs could
result in your belongings falling out of the RoofPouch.
The lock is not intended to prevent theft. NOTHING
carried on top of your vehicle is theft proof – so
appropriate caution should be exercised. (NOTE:
insert key and push to open lock – do not twist).
NEVER
put anything between your vehicle and the
RoofPouch except a non-slip pad.
NEVER
put anything on top of the RoofPouch.
DOING SO VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY
Please Note:
If you change vehicles, rent a
vehicle or loan the RoofPouch to anyone, call
the Kanga Company at (800) 347-9793 prior to
using the RoofPouch to ensure safety and
proper fit.
THIS ROOFPOUCH IS NOT DESIGNED TO
ATTACH TO VEHICLES WITHOUT A ROOF
RACK!
Securing
Your Kanga RoofPouch comes with four “connector
straps” which are sewn into patches and then welded to
the top of your RoofPouch. The spring-loaded buckles
are called “cam-lock” buckles. This RoofPouch is
intended to be used only in connection with an existing
roof rack system, either temporary or permanent, and
with either front/rear bars or side bars.
Connecting the RoofPouch to roof racks:
Loop the four straps around the front and rear or side
roof rack bars (pivot straps using attached rings) and
insert the strap end back through the cam-lock buckle
as shown below (see Figure 2 and Figure 3)
Fig.
2
Fig.
3
Loading and Unloading
Unfold your Kanga RoofPouch and lay it on a
carpet, lawn or other clean, dry surface.
Unzip your RoofPouch fully, moving the zipper
slides away from each other and around the sides.
Do not open the top flap yet.
Position your RoofPouch on top of your vehicle
(between the vehicle’s permanent or removable
racks) with the zipper opening in the back, towards
the rear of the vehicle. Be sure the roof of your
vehicle and the bottom of your RoofPouch are
clean and free of debris. An optional pad is
available to place between the Kanga RoofPouch
and the vehicle’s roof to reduce the possibility of
scratching or marring. Center the Kanga
RoofPouch from left to right, so that the center of
the RoofPouch is aligned with the center of your
vehicle’s roof. Open the RoofPouch top and fold
toward the front of our vehicle. It is now ready for
loading.
Loading is easiest when done front to back, placing
lower profile luggage and other articles towards the
front, saving the rear for taller, larger articles
(remember, the profile shape of your RoofPouch is
a wedge for aerodynamic efficiency). Try to
distribute the weight as evenly as possible. For
best results, finish packing by filling in the empty
spaces with jackets, blankets, pillows or other soft
articles. Enclosing these items in plastic bags is
recommended. A full RoofPouch is more easily
secured than a half-empty one, but avoid over-
stuffing to the point where your RoofPouch will not
zip closed easily.
Note: Packing your RoofPouch full will also help
avoid flapping which will eventually lead to
deterioration of the material. The fuller the
RoofPouch the less flapping there will be (see
Figure 1)
Fig. 1
