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.
4. Detach the spring poles and store inside the Rooftop
Tent.
3
1
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
7
8
5. Reposition the bungee strap to compress the tent when
packing down.
6. Detach the ladder. To compress the ladder, press and
hold both buttons on the bottom rung to collapse it up.
Secure with the hook and loop strap, store the ladder
inside the vehicle.
7. Use the webbing straps to pull down the lid. When the
handle can be reached use this as leverage to compress
the Rooftop Tent. Tuck in any excess fabric.
8. Once the tent is fully compressed, lock the latches.
6
6
5
PITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before opening your Tuatara HS Rooftop Tent, ensure
that all eight bolts are fastened tight so that the tent does
not move when opening.
2. Unlock the lockable latches.
3. Extend the ladder and place on ladder brackets. 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. Adjust the ladder to ensure it is firm
and that it does not bounce or move.
4. Push open the ABS hardshell and the automatic gas
struts will open the lid.
5. Remove the bungee strap that compresses the tent when
packing down, and place at base of the Hardshell.
6. Insert the two spring poles into the spring pole mounts at
the base. Then insert the top of the spring poles into the
eyelets on the awning.
7. Partly open the windows to allow for airflow, this will
help to reduce condensation build-up.
2
6
5
