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OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Although you are welcome to leave your tent
on your vehicle for the winter season, a lot of
our customers decide to remove it from their
vehicle until Spring when camping season
starts up again. If you are going to leave
your tent on your vehicle for the winter but
don’t plan on using it, we suggest taking the
mattress out, minimizing the risk of moisture
build up.
The main thing to keep in mind when storing
a Hard Shell Rooftop Tent is the struts and
hinges; we don’t want to add too much lateral
stress and cause issues when opening.
We advise against storing your tent outdoors
if not on your vehicle and being used. The
elements can have damaging effects if not in
use as moisture can build up with changing
temperatures. Mold or rotting can ensue.
Tents do best when stored in a building with
a consistent temperature – it can be cold or
warm (Most customers store their tents in
their garage). We don’t worry about this when
your tent is on your vehicle because you are
using it and giving everything a chance to air
out!
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You can store the Summit Suite by
leaning it against the wall, but to keep
all the hardware intact, you must put
two blocks of wood underneath the tent
before you lean it. You need to make
sure you aren’t putting pressure on
your gas struts, hinges or latches. We
recommend putting the side with the
latches face down, where you can place
the chunk of wood/block
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To avoid injury or damages to valuables
you must place a strap or two of good
quality around the tent (one in the
middle or two 12”/30cm from the edges)
and attach that to your wall, to prevent
the tent from tipping over and falling on
top of a person, pet or valuable.
OPTION 1
Storing the Tent Upright Against a Wall
