NATURNEST 77054392 Hard Shell Rooftop Tent for Camping Instruction Manual

NATURNEST 77054392 Hard Shell Rooftop Tent for Camping Instruction Manual

MOUNTING THE ROOF TENT ON YOUR VEHICLE WARNING!

If you have any back, knee or any other health complications, do NOT attempt to mount the roof tent on your vehicle.
Your vehicle MUST have a roof rack or cross bars installed in order to mount the roof tent.
The cross bars MUST have a dynamic weight load of at least 165lbs (75kgs) and MUST be at least 30” (76cm) apart.
If you are unsure of the mounting process or have any questions, contact
It is easiest to mount the roof tent from the side of your vehicle, not from the front or the back.

1. Have two people stand at the front of the roof tent, and two people at the

2. Grab the panel on the bottom of the roof tent and lift up to your

3. Lift the roof tent up to your shoulders, and then above your

4. Gently slide the roof tent onto your cross Make sure the roof tent is centered.

5. Reach into the roof tent to grab the black nylon strap attached to A 6 Pull down on the hard shell, and securely fasten the locks (or straps). Make sure the strap is tight by adjusting (twisting) the bottom U-shaped piece.

6. the top of the shell. Pull down on the strap to close the hard shell: the top of the shell. Pull down on the strap to close the hard shell:

7. Tuck the excess material into the roof tent on the front, back and side:

INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKETS

IMPORTANT: WHEN MOUNTING THE ROOF TENT ON YOUR VEHICLE, MAKE SURE THAT EACH BRACKET IS SECURELY FASTENED. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE DAMAGE, INJURY OR EVEN DEATH

NOTE: apply lubricant to the bolts and nuts before tightening to reduce the risk of thread galling.

1. Take the top bracket [B] (with the square holes), and insert two bolts [C] according to the width of your cross bars.

2. Insert top bracket [B] with the two bolts into the rail under the roof tent:

3. Have one person lift the roof tent, while another person slides the piece over the cross bar, so that one bolt is on each side of the cross bar:

4. Hold the rod with one hand, and with the other grab the corner of the canopy and insert the rod’s hook, facing down, into the metal

5. Repeat the process on the other side of the canopy

CLOSING THE HARD SHELL

WARNING: Before closing the roof tent, you MUST unfasten the bungee cords that are attached under the panels. Leaving the cords attached puts stress on the tent and may cause the fabric to tear.

1. Retract the ladder, starting with the top Make sure to press the release buttons with your thumbs and be careful not to get any fingers caught between steps.
2. Using the ladder, push the extension panel up and then into the roof tent:

ERECTING THE CANOPY

Take the bottom bracket [A] (with the round holes), and fit it under
The canopy should be erected using the two steel rods included with your roof tent:

5. Climb half-way up the ladder, take one rod, and insert the straight end into one of the holes located at the top of the ladder (pictured below). The rod should be inserted gently until you hear a “click” sound, and the hook at the top end of the rod should be facing down.

6. Take the bottom bracket [A] (with the round holes), and fit it under  your cross bar so that the bolts go through it
   IMPORTANT: apply lubricant to the bolts and nuts before tightening to prevent thread galling.

7. Tighten the nuts until the bottom bracket [A] starts to bend lightly. Do NOT keep tightening after it has already started to bend as this will make it difficult to mount again in the See image below:

8. Attach one nut [D] on each bolt [C] , and tighten them using a 13mm

9. Repeat the procedure for the remaining 3

NOTE: check that the roof tent is securely attached after a short distance, and thereafter at regular intervals. Tighten the mounting brackets whenever necessary

OPENING THE HARD SHELL

1. Unlock the hard shell locks (or unfasten straps) and pull down the metal case to release the strap

2. With one hand, push up the hard The gas struts will allow it to open on its own

3. Once the top has fully opened, reach up and grab the base of the

The ladder should NOT be over-extended as it does not offer enough support, and is should not be too vertical either.
After the ladder has been securely installed, please follow the directions below while going up and down the ladder:
Grab the sides of the ladder with both hands at all times. Take one step at a time.
NEVER step on the top 2 steps when going up or down the ladder

• CORRECT installation:

• INCORRECT installations

1. Pull the ladder towards you, allowing it to extend completely (NOTE: when you first use the roof tent, you will first need to undo the velcro strap on the ladder)

2. Push down on the ladder, as it acts as a lever and lowers the extension

3. After the extension floor has been lowered, securely install the ladder

INSTALLING THE LADDER

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CAUTION : FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE LADDER COULD CAUSE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY. CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE LADDER.
The ladder acts as the support for the Skycamp’s extension panel. Always make sure the ladder is firmly planted in the ground, and each step is securely locked before going up the ladder.
Make sure the base of the ladder is placed on even, solid ground:

move your vehicle to another spot. Do NOT install the ladder on uneven ground, or on rocks, sand, or mud.
Place the ladder at an approximate 70° angle as pictured below, and make sure it is firmly planted in the ground.
The ladder should be able to offer support to the extension panel and the tent’s occupants. The main panel (floor) and extension panel should be horizontal, with a small space between the two panels (the extension panel should be lifted up slightly higher than the main panel)

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