5. Attach the Rooftop Tent at the four points where the roof
rack and the frame meet. Slide two slide plates and bolts
into both ends of each mounting rail. Position so one bolt
is on either side of each roof rack.
6. Attach to the mounting plate using eight M8x50 bolts
(with the adhesive sticker facing the roof rack). Attach
the M8 self-locking nuts. Loosely hand tighten.
7. Check the alignment and balance of the Rooftop Tent
before fully tightening all bolts using the spanner
supplied.
8. Attach the handle to the centre of upper section of the
Hardshell using the rectangle nuts and allen key to
tighten.
9. Attach the ladder brackets to your preferred entrance
side.
10. Attach the storage bags. Slide the eyelets into the T-slot
in the base. Move into position, attach the hooks and the
storage bags.
11. Attach the two lockable latches to the opening end of
the Hardshell. Attach the large locking section to the
upper lid with the allen head bolts. Then attach the lower
lockable latch section to the lower lid using the rectangle
nuts and allen head bolts.
The crossbar may need to be
removed to gain access to the bolts.
12. Attach the spring pole mounts to the lower section of
the Hardshell using allen head bolts. Position 50-100mm
from each corner of the Hardshell. Tighten.
Your Tuatara HS Rooftent includes:
1 x pre-assembled Rooftop Tent
8 x M8x50 bolts (hexagon head)
8 x slide plates
4 x mounting plates (includes 4 x 3M adhesive stickers)
8 x M8 self-locking nuts
1 x hardshell handle
2 x storage bags (includes 2 x eyelets and 2 x hooks)
2 x lockable latches (with 8 x allen head bolts and 8 x rectangle nuts attached)
2 x latch keys
2 x ladder brackets (with 4 x allen head bolts and 4 x rectangle nuts attached)
1 x ladder
2 x spring pole mounts (with 4 x allen head bolts and 4 x rectangle nuts attached)
2 x spring poles
1 x spanner
2 x allen keys
ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Tuatara HS can be fitted to smaller vehicles as long as the fitted roof rack or crossbars
support a dynamic weight load of 80kg or higher. We recommend using only permanent roof
racks and crossbars. The distance between the car roof and the bottom of the roof rack should
be no less than 3cm. The roof rack or crossbars must be between 100-120cm distance apart.
1. Ensure the two mounting rails attached to the Rooftop Tent are fixed to the correct
position and allow for even weight distribution.
2. Carefully lift the Rooftop Tent onto the roof rack. This will require two people.
3. Position the tent in the centre of your vehicle. Ensure the roof racks are evenly spread
under the Rooftop Tent.
4. Insert the supplied bolts through the holes on the grooved side of the eight slide plates.
Apply adhesive stickers to the four mounting plates.
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