PahaQue A-Frame Trailer Side Tent

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PahaQue Custom Shop, Inc

A-Frame Trailer Side Tent

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

Locate the following parts included with your A-Frame Side Tent:

 Main tent body

 1 extendable roof pole

 2 Fixed –length roof poles

 2 side/corner poles with pegs on one end

 1 fiberglass arch pole

 2 strips of Velcro

First Time Installation: (If you have already installed your Side Tent, skip to step #3)

1. Locate the two strips of ‘loop’ Velcro. You will attach

these to the top edges of the sidewall.

*Note: Clean the edges of the sidewall with glass cleaner

or rubbing alcohol first. Allow to completely dry.

2. With the sidewall in the lowered position, start at

the apex of the side wall and affix Velcro strips to

sidewall edges, removing the adhesive backing as

you go. Photos A and B

Side Tent Set Up Procedure: (Follow these steps after initial installation is complete)

3. With the sidewall still lowered, locate the center

edge of the Side Tent that has the Velcro sewn in.

Place the center of that edge on the apex of the

trailer. Continue attaching Side Tent edge.

4. At this time, erect the trailer sidewall, and be sure to

properly lock into place. Photo C

5. Locate and assemble fiberglass arch pole. Install this

pole into the front pole sleeve and insert each end

into the elbow connectors on either side of tent.

6. Next, locate the extendable roof pole and step inside

the tent. This goes in the center of the ceiling with

the capped end in the pocket nearest the trailer and

the “C” clip extending through the front wall and

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Summary

A-Frame Trailer Side Tent Setup

First Time Installation

Instructions for users installing the tent for the very first time, covering initial component attachment.

Side Tent Set Up Procedure

Steps for assembling and securing the tent after initial installation, involving pole placement and staking.

Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications (Derived from components and setup)
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document provides setup instructions for the PahaQue Custom Shop A-Frame Trailer Side Tent, a tent designed to attach to an A-frame trailer, expanding its usable space.

Function Description:

The A-Frame Trailer Side Tent serves as an extension to an A-frame trailer, providing additional enclosed space. It is designed to be attached to the side of the trailer, creating a sheltered area that can be used for various purposes, such as an extra sleeping area, a dining space, or storage. The tent utilizes a combination of poles and Velcro attachments to create a sturdy and integrated extension.

Important Technical Specifications (Derived from components and setup):

Tent Body: Main tent body, which forms the enclosed space.
Roof Poles:
- 1 extendable roof pole: Designed for the center of the ceiling, with a capped end for a pocket near the trailer and a "C" clip for the front wall.
- 2 fixed-length roof poles: Positioned on either side of the ceiling, near the side walls.
Side/Corner Poles: 2 aluminum poles with pegs on one end. These are inserted into elbow connectors and through grommets at the ground.
Arch Pole: 1 fiberglass arch pole, installed into the front pole sleeve with ends inserted into elbow connectors.
Attachment Mechanism:
- Velcro strips: Two strips of "loop" Velcro are attached to the top edges of the trailer's sidewall for initial installation. The tent's center edge has sewn-in Velcro to mate with these strips.
- Elbow connectors: Used for the fiberglass arch pole and the aluminum corner poles.
- Pole pockets: Located in the ceiling of the tent for the fixed-length roof poles.
- Grommets: At the ground level for the pegs of the aluminum corner poles.
Stability: Guy lines and ground stake-down points are used to secure the tent to the ground, providing stability.

Usage Features:

First-Time Installation:
1. Velcro Attachment: Two "loop" Velcro strips are adhered to the top edges of the trailer's sidewall. This requires cleaning the sidewall edges with glass cleaner or rubbing alcohol and allowing them to dry completely. The strips are applied starting from the apex of the sidewall while it is in the lowered position, removing the adhesive backing as you go.
Regular Setup Procedure (after initial installation):
1. Tent Body Attachment: With the trailer sidewall still lowered, the center edge of the Side Tent (which has sewn-in Velcro) is placed on the apex of the trailer and then attached along the entire edge.
2. Sidewall Erection: The trailer sidewall is then erected and locked into place.
3. Arch Pole Installation: The fiberglass arch pole is assembled and installed into the front pole sleeve, with each end inserted into the elbow connectors on either side of the tent.
4. Extendable Roof Pole Installation: The extendable roof pole is placed in the center of the tent's ceiling. Its capped end goes into a pocket nearest the trailer, and the "C" clip extends through the front wall, clipping onto the fiberglass arch pole.
5. Fixed-Length Roof Pole Installation: The two fixed-length roof poles are inserted into corresponding pole pockets in the ceiling on either side of the tent, near the side walls.
6. Corner Pole Installation: The two aluminum corner poles are assembled. The end without a peg is inserted into an elbow connector, and the end with a peg goes through a grommet at the ground.
7. Ground Securing: Guy lines are extended, and the tent is staked to the ground using these lines and designated ground stake-down points.
Assistance: PahaQue Wilderness offers assistance with assembly via phone at (888) 700-TENT.

Maintenance Features:

Drying: It is crucial to always dry the Side Tent completely before long-term storage.
Mildew Prevention: Storing the tent while wet for an extended period can lead to mildew damage, which is not covered by warranty.
Weather Precautions:
- The tent should be removed in heavy wind or rain.
- Damage to the trailer and/or Side Tent due to the unpredictable effects of wind and rain is possible.
- Damage due to weather is not covered by warranty.
Warranty: Mildew damage and weather-related damage are explicitly excluded from the warranty.
Product Registration: Users can register their product online at www.pahaque.com.