1-
Lay out the tent over a flat area free from rocks and
sticks.
2-
Thread the top pole (with (2) plastic end caps) through
the top pole sleeve and the (2) awning pole sleeves.
3-
Thread the (2) end poles through the end pole sleeves.
Line up the end poles’ bent ferules (Fig 1) with the top
pole (Fig 2).
8-
Buckle the upper sleeve’s (2) top straps around the roof
rack’s rear cross bar (Fig 8). Adjust the location of the rear
cross bar if necessary. If the vehicle is without a cross bar,
clip the extension straps into the top straps and attach the
extension straps’ J-hooks to the vehicle’s windshield wipers
(Fig 9 and Fig 10).
11-
Attach the A and B straps to the vehicle’s wheel well
and tighten (Fig 13).
SUV Tent Set Up Guide
Fig 2
Fig 5
Fig 9
Fig 6
7-
Back up the vehicle until its bumper touches the lower
sleeve (Fig 6). Place the upper sleeve over the raised rear
hatch door (Fig 7).
Set Up The Tent
4-
Place the top pole’s ends
into the awning pockets
(Fig 3).
5-
Raise the tent by bending the end poles until they go
over their corresponding pole pins (Fig 4)*.
6-
Attach the pole clips to the end poles (Fig 5).
9-
Center the tent on the back of the vehicle. Make sure the
lower sleeve is above the vehicle’s muffler. Lower the rear
hatch door just enough to buckle the lower sleeve’s E strap
over it (Fig 11). Adjust the strap to provide a snug fit when
the rear hatch door is raised again.
CAUTION:
Don’t use excessive force when bending the
tent poles. Make sure the pole sleeves slide over the
poles without hanging up.
Fig 3
Fig 7
Fig 10
Fig 8
Fig 11
*
If setting up solo, it may be helpful to stake down the
tent’s (4) corners before bending the end poles (remove
the stakes once the tent has been raised).
Fig 4
10-
Attach the lower sleeve’s F and G straps to the inside
of the vehicle’s cargo area (Fig 12).
Fig 12
12-
Run the C strap under the vehicle’s wheel well, clip it
to the D strap, and tighten (Fig 13).
13-
Repeat steps 11 and 12 on the other side of the
vehicle.
Top
Pole
Bent
Ferules
End Pole
Pole Pin
Lower
Sleeve
Upper
Sleeve
Fig 13
E
F
G
F
B
A
C
D
Bent Ferule
Fig 1
End Pole
End Pole
Awning
Awning
