ROBENS Prospector Tarp Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- ROBENS
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Prospector Tarp
Instructions
Prospector Tarp
Congratulations on your new Robens tent, designed and created to accompany you
out into the great outdoors!
Note how everything is packed together when you open the transport sack and
pull out the tent. This will make it easier to pack away again.
When selecting your campsite, the ideal place would be an area as even and
clean of rocks, branches and other sharp objects as possible, and avoid
placing the tarp directly under trees.
Assembling and setting up the tarp
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If you want to set up the tarp separately you have to assemble both upright poles as well as the ridge pole.
For connecting the tarp to a Prospector tent you only need one upright pole and the ridge pole. -
For erecting the tarp separately, put the pins on the upright poles first through the holes at the ends of the ridge pole and then through the outer eyelets of the tarp.
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For the connection to a Prospector tent put the inner eyelet together with the ridge pole on the tip of the first A-frame of the tent to create enough overlap of tarp and roof of the tent.
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Doing like this you can also connect two Prospector tents and set-up one side of the tarp as a canopy using the two upright poles.
Finally, secure the tarp with the guylines and pegs.
Please turn over for more tips and information.
Check out
www.youtube.com/user/Robenstents
for pitching film and tips.
Cleaning and maintenance tips
Get the most out of your camping trip by having a trial run, putting up and
taking down your new tent in order to know it before you use it for the first
time.
Under certain weather conditions, condensation can occur on the inside
surfaces of your tent. To help prevent this you must remove wet clothes etc.,
increase ventilation or erect your tent on a PVC mat.
Be aware that (UV) ultraviolet rays will damage your tent if you expose it to
direct sunlight for longer periods of time. Robens Products are made for
camping use which is normally 5-8 weeks usage a year. They are not designed
for permanent usage and should only be used as camping products. Camping near
the sea or lake can further enhance the effect of UV radiation. The same
applies to poles and metal parts.
Condensation should not be confused with leakage
The flysheet is made of waterproof material. To prevent water from seeping
through the flysheet avoid touching the inside surface in rainy weather
conditions.
When erecting your tent, do not secure it too tightly, otherwise it will not
be able to adapt to varying wind and weather conditions.
If strong winds are expected, replace the normal tent pegs with storm pegs. Do
not use guylines to pull out the tent pegs. For stony or hard ground stronger
U-form pegs are recommended.
Insecticides must not be sprayed in or on the tent as they may damage the
fabric and coating!
When taking down and packing the tent, it must be completely dry to avoid
mildew/ rotting. We recommend that after use all metal poles be lightly
greased with a nonacidic oil.
Remove dirt from the tent with a soft sponge and pure water. Never wash the
tent in a washing machine and never have it dry-cleaned.
Store the tent in a dry place.
Even though we have used special waterproof thread for all seams, we recommend
that you use a seam sealer or a waterproof spray at regular intervals for all
seams around the zips and toggles, these seams are some of the weaker points
on your tent as there can be a lot of tension around them.
Please note that the tape may come off after prolonged exposure to the sun. If
this happens you can repair your tent by removing loose tape and use a seam
sealer and waterproof spray to re-seal seams. Be aware that (UV) ultraviolet
rays will damage your tent if you expose it to direct sunlight for longer
periods of time.
If your tent has a mud valance never use it to adjust the tent or use the mud
valance to pull the tent pegs out. The mud valance is one of the weaker points
on the tent as it is only designed to keep wind and water out of the living
and storage area.
Taking down your tent
When detachable take out the groundsheet and clean it if necessary with a
sponge and water. Clean dirty floors the same way. (Allow it to dry before
packing the tent). If the inner tent is wet or dirty, take it out and clean
it, the tent can be packed down with or without the inner tent inside.
Then start to unpeg the tent and the guylines. Gently remove the poles from
the pins and then gently push the poles through the sleeves. Do not pull the
poles through! You are now ready to fold the tent. Try to fold it so you have
all metal pins/rings at one side (to prevent them from making holes in the
flysheet).
When you have folded the tent, measure it with the carrybag to make sure it is
not too wide. You should now be able to roll the tent round the poles in their
pole bag and fit it into the Robens carrybag.
References
- Robens - Tents, sleeping bags and mats with focus on weight, functionality and outstanding quality combined with superb performance and great value delivering genuine value for money - buy online here
- Robens - Tents, sleeping bags and mats with focus on weight, functionality and outstanding quality combined with superb performance and great value delivering genuine value for money - buy online here