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Hitch Tent™ Manual 

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Hitch Tent Assembly Instructions: 

Included in your new Hitch Tent 

package is everything required for 

assembly and install. To begin please 

verify all parts are present. 

A)

 

Cross Bar 

B)

 

Cross Bar w/ Locking Bracket 

C)

 

Main Column w/ two Center 

Brackets 

D)

 

Left Leg Complete 

E)

 

Right Leg Complete 

F)

 

RubiConX Complete w/ silent 

hitch pin 

G)

 

Hitch Ball 

H)

 

5/32” Allen Key and Small 3/8” Open ended wrench (In parts kit) 

I)

 

8 M8x1.25 x 45mm Long Hex Head Bolts; 23Zero replacement hardware (in parts Kit) 

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Section 1 – Assembly and Installation 

Part one: install the hitch ball in the end of the main support column. 

1)  

   

         3)   

 

 

 

 

 

2) 

Note: Hand tight is sufficient for this component. 
Occasionally check that it is still tight during use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

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Содержание Hitch Tent

Страница 1: ...ly and Installation Parts List Page 2 Hitch Ball Assembly Page 2 Cross Bars Assembly Page 3 Legs Assembly Page 5 Rooftop Tent Installation Page 8 RubiConX Installation Page 12 Section 2 Use Instructio...

Страница 2: ...Hitch Ball H 5 32 Allen Key and Small 3 8 Open ended wrench In parts kit I 8 M8x1 25 x 45mm Long Hex Head Bolts 23Zero replacement hardware in parts Kit ______________________________________________...

Страница 3: ...s bar A near the hitch ball end of the main column 3 Option If you d like the locking brackets on the top cross bar when Hitch Tent is on the vehicle Switch Cross Bar s A and B at this step 4 Locate C...

Страница 4: ...adjustable to fit varying cross bar spacings some are not If your tent requires a specific spacing now is the time to set that If your tent doesn t require a specific rail spacing we recommend 32 cent...

Страница 5: ...te the gap approx 125 1 8th on the tight top plate of the center bracket This needs to remain for proper functionality of the Hitch Tent 18 After verifying an even gap all the way around in an alterna...

Страница 6: ...Slide legs apart to match the with of the hinge brackets at the end of the cross bars 6 Verify the Knobs are facing Up or away from the center 7 Roughly insert the leg tops into both brackets Don t wo...

Страница 7: ...or a second set of hands to aid in alignment 10 Insert Pin from the outside of the rack Note peeking at this angle with the leg down can aid in aligning the pin with the hole on the opposite side 11...

Страница 8: ...Note this is for 23Zero products however the process will be the same for most folding style rooftop tents If you have install questions refer to the Tent s Owners manual or feel free to contact us a...

Страница 9: ...be opening toward the camera in this orientation With the Hitch Tent facing right as you see here this would mean the tent will open to the passenger side upon deployment Note If the front bracket is...

Страница 10: ...s described in Step Two number 17 of the assembly instructions 6 Locate all tent hardware that came with the tent as well as the 8 bolts included with Hitch Tent These 8 Bolts are shorter and limit in...

Страница 11: ...between the tent and Hitch Tent s cross bars 11 With the tent resting on Hitch Tent set the spacing from the ball There should be 3 from the end of the Main Support where the ball threads in to the te...

Страница 12: ...left to right Note For most tents this dimension is 48 Which means the tent and legs should be close to flush 14 Tighten hardware for tent to secure it to Hitch Tent Table of Contents _______________...

Страница 13: ...If after your tent is installed and folded up on the rear of your vehicle you d like to move it closer simply move the spring nut to a different hole and reinstall 4 RubiConX properly installed Table...

Страница 14: ...e 14 Section 2 Use Instructions Tips and Tricks RubiConX use with Hitch Tent Part One Attaching and folding up Hitch tent 1 Open the main latch of RubiConX to allow the rear door to swing open 2 Relea...

Страница 15: ...h the keyway RubiConX will open allowing installation or removal of accessories such as Hitch Tent 5 Bring your Hitch Tent with RTT attached near the open RubiConX to connect the two 6 Lift the ball o...

Страница 16: ...gnment 8 Guide the ball and flange nut back through the keyhole Note Make sure the Cam Handle is in the Relaxed position or you wont be able to complete the next step 9 With one hand squeeze the top o...

Страница 17: ...t Hitch Tent into the vertical position Note Depending on the size and type of tent attached to Hitch Tent there may be a substantial about of weight 50 lbs to lift Practice proper lifting technique t...

Страница 18: ...handle is tight Note Main latch tension is set from the factory and should be ideal out of the box After some use it will be necessary to adjust this Instructions are in the next section 13 Remove Lo...

Страница 19: ...d be adjusted with the Hitch Tent in the RubiConX in the upright position 1 Loosen the small stop nuts on the closure loop side of the latch This must be done on the top and bottom of the latch 2 With...

Страница 20: ...nsion by closing the latch It should require 10 15 lbs of force to close If it is too loose or too tight make necessary adjustments 4 Once tension is ideal tighten stop nuts from step 1 Table of Conte...

Страница 21: ...based add on ensure the movement isn t originating at that component Hitch Tent is moving inside RubiConX 1 Verify Black Cam Handle on RubiConX is tight If necessary turn the flange nut slightly to i...

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