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165lbs while vehicle is in motion, and therefore most vehicle manufactures will built their roof racks to meet that limit. The Smittybilt Overlander Tent weights only 118 lbs, so it can be mounted to most rack systems.
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Attaching the Mounting Rails to the Smittybilt Rooftop Tent Direction of Opening Before you fit your new rooftop tent to your vehicle, you will need to decide whether you wish to have the rooftop tent open to the back or to the side of your vehicle.
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Mounting Extrusion - Attachment Instructions 1. Remove mounting extrusion from the carton (cut as per Diagram 1 if you intend opening the rooftop tent off the rear of your vehicle.) 2. Place the tent on its side on the ground onto a clean surface. 3.
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Figure 2A Figure 2A Figure 2A Fitting the Rooftop Tent to your Roof Rack or Roof Bars Fitting the Rooftop Tent to your Roof Rack or Roof Bars Fitting the Rooftop Tent to your Roof Rack or Roof Bars 1. With assistance, carefully lift the tent onto the vehicle. 1.
Set Up Instructions Step 1: Unfasten the cover strap and then remove the cover from the tent by unfastening the Velcro around the edge and then carefully fold the cover over to the side. (Fig A, B) Step 2: Release the hold down Velcro straps on each side of the tent (Fig C) (Fig A) (Fig B) (Fig C)
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(Fig J) (Fig K) (Fig L) (Fig M) (Fig N) (Fig O) Features A. The tent features red nylon grab handle straps for assistance on getting in and out. ( Fig M) Always use caution when going up and down ladder. B.
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(Fig U) NOTES Repeat all the above steps in the reverse order to pack away your rooftop tent. A Ladder Extension may be required depending on the height of your vehicle ( Smittybilt part # 2785) WARNINGS The tent weighs approx 116lbs, make sure accessory it is being installed on can hold this and content weight.
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.
Smittybilt accessories are decorative and are not intended to reduce or avoid injury or damage in the event of an accident. The weight and location of Smittybilt accessories may affect your vehicles’ handling, stability and performance, creating an increased risk of accident or rollover. Before installing any accessory, check state laws and assure that the accessory will not obscure any lights or interfere with proper operation on your vehicle’s safety equipment.
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