Smittybilt Overlander Tent - Tent Storage and Handling Cautions

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Overlander Tent
Storage and Handling Guidelines
Cautions
- Do not pull down on side retaining Velcro straps when closing the tent. These straps are designed only to
hold the tent base together, and are not designed to be used to pull the bases 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 to the strap.
- Do not store the tent wet. If you do have to pack away when the tent is wet, zip closed all canvas doors and
windows to protect the inside of the tent, and pack away. As soon as you can, open the tent and let it dry out
thoroughly to prevent mold and rot. If the tent is to be closed up for extended periods of time it is very
important that the tent is completely dry.
- Be aware that with a rooftop tent fitted to your vehicle the overall height is increased. Your should
measure the overall height of your vehicle with the rooftop tent fitted as you will need this information to
decide if the vehicle can enter carparks etc.
- Centre of gravity. The attachment of a rooftop tent to your vehicle (similar to any other load on your roof
rack) will alter its center of gravity. Adjust your driving accordingly.
-Pre/ In trip inspections. Regularly check that all nuts and bolts attaching your rooftop tent to the roof of
your vehicle are tight and in good repair. Check all tent hardware, such as mounting extrusion hardware,
hinge attachment hardware, ladder mounting hardware, EVERY nut and bolt. It is your responsibility for this
maintenance. Improper or lack of maintenance will void tent warranty.
- Please note: The roof top tent is not made for extreme conditions, and a fair use policy is required.
Excessive rain, wind, snow, and other extreme conditions can affect and/or damage the tent.
Storage of the Tent
1. If storing the tent off the vehicle, ensure the tent is packed away completely dry.
2. Be careful not to drag the tent on the ground. This will damage the cover and allow potential water
ingress the next time you use your rooftop tent.
3. Do not store directly on concrete floor.
4. Do not place items on top of the tent as damage can occur.
5. If possible, keep tent elevated off the ground.
Periodically check torque
of all hardware.