Safari Rooftop Tent Owner Manual

ROOF-TOP SAFARI TENT
ASSEMBLY & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Part No. 933101
ENSURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND
THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
Parts List ...................................................2
Drawing & Tools You Will Need ................2
Tent Orientation on Your Vehicle ..............3
Assembly Instructions ..............................4
Mounting Extrusion to the tent base .......4
Fitting the tent to roof rack ......................4
FEATURES
• Fast & easy set up means sleep-easy
camping on-road or off-road.
• Ultra-fine mesh door & windows provide a
great night’s sleep away from insects.
• Sturdy Aluminium Alloy ladder retractable to
suit the height of the roof-rack.
Tent set up instructions ............................5
• Easy storage - simply fold the tent, zip-on the
cover and drive away.
Tent Close Instructions .............................7
• Free up vital storage space in the vehicle.
Storage & Handling guideline ..................7
PARTS LIST
MATERIAL
Fabric
• Mounting Extrusions x 2
High quality Rip-stop poly-cotton fabric
UV protected-breathable, waterproof &
mould resistant.
• Extrusion Mounting Brackets
(6mm bolts, nuts & washers x 4 sets) x 4
Polyester flysheet
Incorporated & attached to the tent via
steel rods.
Base
• Tent Mounting Brackets
(8mm bolts, nuts & slide plates x 4 sets) x 4
• Alloy Ladder x 1
• Ladder Mounting Brackets x 2
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Aluminium Alloy on both top & bottom surfaces
with a foam insulation core.
Mattress
Comfortable 65mm HDPE mattress with
removable cover.
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 2400 L x 1400 W x 1300 H (mm)
- Open size
1200 L x 1400 W x 280 H (mm)
- Closed size
Gross Weight: 50kg
2
• Roof-top Tent with Base x 1
• Screwdriver - Blade & Phillips /
Cordless Drill & Bits.
• 14mm Spanner & 200mm Adjustable Wrench
• Hacksaw (subject to mounting orientation
on your vehicle - refer to page 3)
ENSURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE
INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
THINGS TO DO BEFORE ASSEMBLY
OFF THE SIDE
For most medium or small vehicles opening “off the side” is
preferable. The advantages of this orientation are:
- It allows for tail-gates to operate normally
CHOOSING TENT ORIENTATION ON YOUR VEHICLE
Before you fit your new roof-top tent to your vehicle, you will need to
decide whether you wish to have the roof-top tent open to the back
or to the side of your vehicle. The addition of a shower/sitting closure
will place it behind or beside the car depending on the orientation of
the opened tent.
- The closed tent pack is better balanced on the roof rack and
creates less wind drag.
Once you have decided which is the best suited to your application,
follow the mounting instructions. If you are uncertain of the most
appropriate method of mounting your roof-top tent, please contact
our service centre on 1300 555 197 and we will be happy to provide
advice particular to your circumstance.
OFF THE BACK
For most large sized vehicles the opening “off the back” is
IMPORTANT
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preferable. The advantages of this orientation are:
- It leaves extra roof space for additional storage
Check with your car manufacturer or dealer to make sure that the
roof rack or roof bar is designed to hold the total weight of the
roof-top tent and two average sized adults.
It is recommended that this assembly requires a minimum of
2 persons.
Specially designed roof racks may be required and sourced from
your local roof rack dealer. Installation by experienced technicians
is strongly recommended.
Ensure appropriate safety equipment is used during
the construction of this product.
- With the tent open you will gain weather protection above your
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head when accessing the back of your vehicle
- This orientation is ideally suited if you have a slot tail gate or door
- Off the back mounting is not suitable if you have a single lift tail
gate, as it will severely limit your access to the rear of the vehicle.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MOUNTING EXTRUSION TO TENT BASE
FITTING THE ROOF-TOP TENT TO ROOF RACKS
OR ROOF BARS
1. You need to decide which orientation the roof top tent will open on
your vehicle (refer to previous page).
1. Lift the tent onto the vehicle
If you decide your roof-top tent is to open off the rear of your
vehicle then you will need to cut the bars as depicted in Diagram 1.
2. Place 1 x 8mm bolt into the slide plate. Slide the plate and bolt
into the mounting extrusion. See Figure 2 & Diagram 2.
Diagram 1
If you decide on the roof top tent opening to the side of your
vehicle DO NOT cut the bars.
2. Place the tent and base on clean, level ground.
3. Using four 6mm bolts and 6mm fender washers supplied, slide
your hand in-between the base and mattress and then insert the
bolts into the pre-drilled holes. See Diagram 2.
6mm Stainless Steel Bolt
Figure 2
3. Attach the roof-top tent to your roof rack or roof bars in four
places. Use 2 bolts and 2 slide plates with the base plate to hold
the bar. 1 set per corner, see Figure 3.
6mm Fender Washer
4. Prior to tightening all the nuts, ensure that your roof-top tent is
centred (side to side) on the roof of your vehicle and the mounting
points (as far as possible) are symmetrically positioned near each
corner of the tent.
TENT BASE
6mm Nut
Aluminium Mounting Extrusion
Slide Plate with 8mm Stainless Steel Bolt
ROOF RACK
6mm Fender Washer
Diagram 2
Base Plate
4. Place the mounting extrusions into position over the bolts.
5. Slide the 6mm nuts into the mounting extrusions and tighten the
bolts firmly from inside the tent.
6. Mount the ladder to the base of the tent using 6mm bolts. Bolt
each ladder bracket to the base of the tent through the pre-drilled
holes see Figure 1.
Figure 3
Figure 1
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SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Park your vehicle on a suitable flat piece of ground, free from
overhanging trees or branches. Ensure that the hand brake is
engaged and the vehicle is in gear or park for automatics.
4. Slide out the ladder until the locking pins engage. The ladder
can now be used as a lever to open the tent.
2. Undo the 2 webbing straps on the PVC cover. Remove the
PVC travel cover from the tent by unzipping around three
edges and slide the remaining edge from the rope track.
Keep the PVC cover on until the set up is finished.
5. Pull down on the ladder, which will now lift the top half of
the tent. Make sure that the two halves of the tent engage
properly and the tent floor is flat.
3. Release the hold-down velcro straps on each side of the tent.
6. Check to make sure that the ladder is positioned securely on the
ground, free from rocks, sticks and obstructions, so as to support
the free half of the tent.
Special Note: Although the tent structure is able to support
itself in an emergency, the ladder is required for support at
all the times for normal use.
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SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
7. Rest the ladder on the ground and enter the tent. Install the
2 x spreader bars for the fly at this stage. It is recommended
to connect the guy ropes provided to prevent the spreader bar
from moving around in the wind.
9. Follow the same process with the short rods which hold the
window covers in position. The holes for the window rods are
situated on the aluminium angle below the window. Enter the
tent and unzip the side window to allow access to position the
small SSR correctly.
Special notes: Take care when tensioning the SSR and ensure
that your face is never in line with the rods.
8. Retrieve the long sprung steel rods (SSR), which are positioned
to tension the flysheet. Insert the bottom end of the SSR into the
pre-drilled hole in the angle aluminium section, passing through
the eyelet of the flysheet. This will require you to bend the SSR
so that the angle of the SSR is equal to the angle of the hole into
which it should be inserted.
10. Always use guy ropes and pegs to secure the flysheet.
11. Stow the PVC cover carefully after the tent is set up.
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FOLDING UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Empty all belongings from inside the roof-top tent.
2. Release all guy ropes and remove all the SSR for the window
covers and flysheet. Stow the SSR away.
3. Remove the spreader bars and store in the tent under
the mattress.
4. Zip close all the windows and door.
5. Take hold of the bottom section of the ladder and start lifting
it close to the tent. Keep the ladder as vertical as possible as
the tent base rotates to vertical, slowly allow the ladder to rest
against the tent base. It is important to maintain a smooth
controlled closing to allow all the air to escape, without
causing the sides to blow out.
6. Unplug the pin on the ladder to release the 2nd section of
the ladder. Slide in the 2nd section of the ladder and lock in
position using the pin.
7. Neatly tuck in excess canvas. Too much canvas sticking out
will make it difficult to close the zipper of the tent cover.
8. Fasten the hold-down velcro straps on each side of the tent.
9. Pull the cover over the tent, ensuring that the corners of the
board fit snugly into the corners of the cover. Pull the zippers
to close the tent taking care not to catch the canvas or
polyester flysheet.
10. Tighten the webbing straps on the cover. Ensure that these
straps are always tightened as they play an important role
in reducing the wind resistance and bulge during high
speed travelling.
STORAGE OF THE TENT
1. If storing the tent off the vehicle, ensure that the tent is
completely dry before packing away.
2. Be careful not to drag the tent on the ground. This will damage
the cover and allow potential water leakage the next time
you use the roof-top tent.
Important:
1. Do not pull down excessively on the side retaining velcro
straps when closing the tent. These straps are designed to
hold the tent base together. When you are closing the tent,
hold down the top folded base to compact the tent, then use
the Velcro straps to secure the bases in this position. These
straps will tear out of the tent if excessive force is applied.
2. Do not store the tent if wet. If you do have to pack away the
tent while it is still wet, zip close all doors and windows to
protect the inside of the tent, and pack away. Open the tent as
soon as you can and let it dry thoroughly to prevent moisture
damage. Open up the tent occasionally to let it air out and
store the mattress in a dry area during extended periods
of wet weather. If the tent is to be closed and stored for an
extended period of time, it is very important that the tent and
mattress is kept completely dry before closing.
3. Do not drill locking holes below the existing locking pin holes
on the ladder. This will weaken the structure of the ladder
and can cause injury. If you need to extend the ladder length,
please purchase a ladder extension.
4. Be aware that with a roof-top tent fitted to your vehicle the
overall height is increased. You should measure the overall
height with the roof-top tent fitted as you will need this
information to decide if the vehicle can enter car parks etc.
5. Centre of gravity. The attachment of the roof-top tent to
your vehicle (similar to any other load on your roof rack)
will alter it's centre of gravity. Take this into consideration
when driving.
6. In-trip inspection. Regularly check that all nuts and bolts
attaching your roof-top tent are tight and in good condition.
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