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Introduction to your tent
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Moa 12 Canvas Air Tent. This manual has been provided to ensure you get the best results
and the longest life from your Kiwi Camping tent. Please read all of the information contained in this manual thoroughly
before using your new tent and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
• Before you use your new tent, fully unpack and pitch it at home. It is important to familiarise yourself with the set up
procedure and the various features.
• Select a site that is level, clear of any sharp objects, is dry, will drain well if rains and is protected from the wind and
other elements.
• For best and easiest results, enlist the help of at least one other person to assist in pitching the tent.
NOTE:
The warranty on this tent will be deemed void if this product is used for any purpose other than a
temporary shelter.
Pre-Conditioning your tent
You must pre-condition your tent properly at home before going on holiday 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.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE TWO STEPS TO THE PRE-WEATHERING 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
canvas. If this is not done, your new tent may leak and may continue to do so until conditioning has occured. 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 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 canvas around it forming a water
tight seal. This water tight 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.
This early weathering process is a very important step as it sets up your tent for the remainder of it’s life.
Remember, you can never over pre-condition your tent!
Maximum Performance Tips
• It is essential that you attach guy ropes and securely fasten them to the ground, especially in windy conditions.
Please note, your tent is not warranted against wind damage.
• Use all of the guy ropes and pegs provided to ensure your tent is secure and to prevent damage to both yourself and
the tent. Check guy ropes, black webbing straps and pegs daily.
• Insert pegs into the ground at a 45° angle, not straight down.
• Position the back of the tent into the wind.
• Ensure there is an adequate gap between the fly and the inner tent to ensure adequate ventilation and prevent
condensation build up.
• Try to avoid pitching your tent under trees as tree limbs, falling leaves, sap, bird droppings or excess water dripping
from the trees can cause damage to the tent fabric and its special coatings resulting in leakage or discolouration.
• DO NOT leave your tent pitched for weeks at a time as extended exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage
and cause it to discolour. Your tent will not be covered under warranty if you leave it up for many weeks at a time.
