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Hardshell Overland Tent
Part # 2983
Care Instructions
1. Clean fabric only with cold water and a soft brush - do not use soap or detergent, this will remove the
waterproofing compounds.
2. Do not expose to petrol, oil orsolvents.
3. New poly/cotton fabric will initially experience some weeping through the seams. This will reduce over time as
the fabric cures.
4. Well worn products may be re-proofed using a good quality waterproofing solution. This is highly
recommended. Generally this is re-applied every 1-2 years depending on how much you use or clean the tent and
what environments your tent has been used in. Some waterproofing agents may also contain UV inhibitors. 303
protectant fabric guard, Star Brite, Rain guard, Nikwax and Kiwi all offer polycotton safe waterproofing solutions.
5. It is recommended to season your tent before your first trip. You can season the tent fabric by setting up tent
on a level surface before actual use. Do a full set up, use all window rods. Make sure all windows and zippers are
completely closed. Do not have the rain fly installed and remove all internal contents. With a hose, wet down the
tent lightly. Then focus on all the areas that have been stitched and water log the fabric the best you can. Let tent
dry completely on its own, do not use heat or compressed air to dry tent, let it dry naturally, avoid direct sunlight,
this may take a day or so. Repeat this process two more times if necessary. This process allows the canvas and
threads to shrink and expand as much as they can effectively sealing the seams. Do not be alarmed if the tent
leaks for the first or second time you season the canvas as this is normal as the thread and canvas contract and
expand together. Liquid seam sealer can be applied after the 3
rd
seasoning. Season the rain fly by hanging it up
and spraying both sides of the fabric with water in the same procedure as the tent.
6. Zippers can be lubed with a silicon spray or bee’s wax, this keeps them lubed and helps with water resistance.
Clean zippers with a soft brush.
7. If the fabric needs deep cleaning, use a mild detergent mixture( 1 cup Lysol all-purpose cleaner to 1 gallon of
warm water) use with a soft brush to clean fabric as needed. Rinse off the tent with a rinse solution of ( 1 cup
lemon juice, 1 cup sea salt to 1 gallon of warm water). Final rinse with cool water. Allow to dry completely
before storage. Re-proof tent ifneeded.
8. Stainless hardware will stain less than zinc coated hardware but it still needs routine maintenance. After you
check torque on bolts, wipe down with a cloth and break-free clp. If staining occurs, remove stains with steel
wool or scotch brite pad, then wipe down with break-freeCLP.
9. The ABS plastic shell needs to be routinely washed to prevent contaminants of building up. Wash with regular
car wash soap. Use of a UV protectant that is safe for ABS should be applied regularly. Trinova, Autoglym
Plastic and trim conditioner, 303 aerospace protectant, or Meguiar’s ultimate work well. Always test a small
area in an inconspicuous area before applying product to entiretent.
10. Mattress cover may be removed for hand washing only using a detergent for delicates only. Hand wash using
warm water. Rinse well with cool water and allow to air dry out of direct sunlight.
