SHERPA EQUIPMENT Tent Mounts Hardshell Rooftop Tents Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- SHERPA EQUIPMENT
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Tent Mounts Hardshell Rooftop Tents
Instruction Manual
HARDWARE CHECKLIST
Exact hardware color counts may vary based on the options selected at checkout.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Installing a tent can be difficult alone.
Getting another person to lend a hand on the install can make the process a
lot easier.
The process outlined in these instructions is what we find to be the most
consistent and straightforward method.
USING TNUTS
Setup
Maximizing the number of cross members that the tent mounts are spread across
can distribute the load of the tent. The mounts should be mounted across a
minimum of three crossbars, as pictured.
Using four cross members is even better (and recommended). This number is
usually only limited if there are other cross members on the rack that are
already dedicated to something else, such as a lightbar.
For lighter tents, such as soft tents, two crossbars can be sufficient, but
using more is preferred.
Install 01
Determine the amount of cross members you are able to use and remove them from
the slots of your side plates. Note that if the cross member has mounting feet
attached to it, it is rigid and should not be removed. These cross members can
be used, but is not recommended.
Removing these cross members will make the install easier. Attaching the cross
members to the tent off of the vehicle first is easier than trying to mount
the tent to the cross members while on the roof of the vehicle.
Install 02
Required Components:
8 Sherpa Tent Riser
24 1/4”- 20 x 9/16” bolt
24 1/4”- 20 Tnut
24 1/4” Flat washer
Insert three T-nuts into the side slot of a cross member. Secure the tent
riser with the 9/16” bolt and washers, leaving it loose enough so that it can
be slid along the length of the cross member. Do this for each of the eight
mounts.
Install 03
With the tent and cross members on the ground or workspace (not the roof of
the vehicle), slide the tent manufacturer’s supplied track nuts/ bolts into
the track on the bottom of the tent. Insert the end of the bolt through the
top hole of the Sherpa Tent Riser and secure the tent to the riser using the
washer and nut supplied by the tent manufacturer.
Install 04
Repeat install step 03 for all eight mounts. Pictured above is the minimum
recommended cross member quantity of three, but utilizing four cross members
(by moving the second pair of risers from the middle cross member to a second)
is encouraged.
Position the cross members along the length of the tent in a similar
configuration to how they came off of the roof rack. Likewise, adjust the
position of the risers along the length of the cross members to center the
tent (or slightly offset if required by your specific application). It is
important that the cross members are all in-line with each other, otherwise
they will not slot back into the roof rack.
Install 05
Lower the assembly down onto the rack. The cross members remaining on the roof
rack should sit between the cross members installed on the tent, and will
prevent the tent from dropping down too far and touching the roof. Centering
the tent in install step 04 will ensure that all of the cross members will fit
between the inside faces of the side plates. If one is sticking out too far to
one side (driver vs passenger side), remove the assembly and readjust.
Once in place, insert the 1/4”-20 socket buttons and washers back into the
cross members that were removed and attached to the tent. You will need to
lift up on the tent slightly in order to get the slot lined back up with the
threads in the cross member. Ensure all hardware is tight and the tent is
located in the desired location on the rack.
EXPLORE.
All products built and designed by Sherpa Equipment Company are intended for
off-road use and should be assembled, installed, and used according to Sherpa
Equipment Company’s recommendations. Sherpa Equipment Companies products
should be used safely with good judgment towards others and surroundings.
By installing Sherpa Equipment Companies products on your vehicle you assume
all liability. Sherpa Equipment Company will not be held liable for damages or
loss associated with the installation or use of its products. It is
recommended that you inspect your roof rack within the first 100 miles of
installation and every 500 miles after.
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