5. Once unfolded, adjust the height of your ladder starting
at the top by pushing both black buttons at the same
time. Shorten the ladder rungs to the desired length so
that it is at a 75° angle and the extension is sitting level
with your vehicle. Adjust the ladder to ensure it is firm
and that it does not bounce or move.
6. Position the two front poles into the pole slots on the
front corners.
7. Attach the porch pole to the front frame to stretch out the
front porch.
8. Attach the two hooks on each side of the porch and
tighten them with the webbing straps. When tightening,
ensure the porch is supported so that the fabric does not
get damaged.
9. Once inside the Rooftop Tent, undo the internal bungees
that help to pull in the inner when packing down.
10. Partly open the windows to allow for airflow, this will help
to reduce condensation build-up.
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You must pre-condition your Rooftop Tent properly before using it for the first time. Here
you can take your time and discover the little things, which will make the job easier when
you arrive at your destination.
This early weathering process is a very important step as it sets up your Rooftop Tent for
the remainder of its life.
Remember, you can never over pre-condition your tent!
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE TWO STEPS TO THE
PRE-CONDITIONING PROCESS.
1. The entire soaking of the tent: this needs to be done to set the fabric, seams and seal
the needle holes in the fabric. If this is not done, your new tent may leak and may
continue to do so until conditioning has occurred. While your tent is pitched at home,
leave it to weather in continuous rain or thoroughly saturate your tent with a garden
hose and allow it to dry, then repeat the process several more times. Rain is the
preferred option as sometimes the hose may not wet the fabric enough and you will
still get some leakage.
2. Drying out in the sun: this important step swells the cotton thread and shrinks the
fabric around it forming a watertight seal. This watertight seal will last the life of the
tent. If it is a hot day, it will slow the weathering process so you may need to do this
several times. While the tent is drying ensure that it is pitched firmly to control any
initial shrinkage.
PRE-CONDITIONING YOUR TENT
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Ensure the Rooftop Tent is dry and clean inside and out before packing down so that
mildew or mould does not build up.
2. Make sure nothing heavy or bulky is left inside the Rooftop Tent before folding.
3. Unzip the windows and doors so that the air can escape from the tent when folded.
Reattach the internal bungees that will pull in the inner when packing down.
4. Unhook and release the webbing straps. Detach the porch pole and remove the two
front poles from the pole slots on the tent corners. The roof will collapse down.
5. Use the extended ladder as leverage to fold the Rooftop
Tent in half.
6. To compress the ladder, press and hold both buttons on
the bottom rung to collapse it up. Secure with the buckle.
Tuck in any excess fabric. The ends of the porch pole can
sit outside the edges of the frame.
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7. Compress the tent by pushing down from the top before
securing compression straps.
8. Pull the Travel Cover over the Rooftop Tent. Ensure the
reinforced areas of the Travel Cover cover the ladder feet
and hinges. Reattach the corner clips. Attach the hooks to
the frame to tightly secure.
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