Front Runner TENT031 Installation Manual

ENG

220 min

Roof top tent

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IMPORTANT WARNING!

TENT031

Thank you for purchasing a Front Runner Roof Top Tent.

Before you start, take a moment to familiarize yourself with these Fitting Instructions and the components received.

Refer to Page 2 for a list of all the components, quantities and tools required.

READ ME FIRST!

IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ASSEMBLED AND ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD
RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSEMBLING AND SECURING ALL FRONT
RUNNER PRODUCTS TO YOUR VEHICLE. CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR AND
DAMAGE. THEREFORE YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR FRONT RUNNER PRODUCT PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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IN THE BOX

FIGURE 1.1

1 1 X Tent Cover (TENT035)
2 1 X Ladder (TENT025)
3 1 X Tent Base
4 1 X Mattress
5 8 X M8x55 Stainless Steel Hex Bolt
6 8 X Channel Plate
7 4 X Stainless Steel Load Bar Plate
8 8 X M8 Flat Washer
9 8 X M8 Nyloc Hex Nut
10 10 X M6 Nyloc Hex Nut
11 10 X M6 Flat Washer
12 2 X M6x25x3 Black Nylon Flat Washer
13 2 X M6x20 Stainless Steel Hex Bolt
14 2 X Stainless Steel Ladder Hinge Mount
15 10 X M6x40 Stainless Steel Hex Bolt
16 4 X M6x30 Stainless Steel Flat Washer
17 4 X Mounting Channel End Cap

IN THE BOX

10mm
13mm

Screw Driver
Phillips / Star

IN THE BOX

18 2 X Mounting Channel (TENT038)
19 4 X Self Tapping Screw
20 3 X U-Shaped Support Tube (TENT048)
21 2 X Long Fly Sheet Bow
22 4 X Medium Fly Sheet Bow
23 1 X Fly Sheet Bow Bag
24 1 X Fly Sheet (TENT024)

TOOLS NEEDED

12

13

14

11

16

17

18

19

10

15

11

11

10

3

4

2

1

8

9

7

5

6

3mm
7mm
8mm

Marker

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GET ORGANIZED

Here is what you are looking at for TENT031

Measuring
Tape

IN THE BOX CONTINUED

Metal
Hand Saw

OPENING TO THE SIDES

OPENING TO THE
FRONT OR REAR

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MAKE A CHOICE

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HOW WILL YOU BE MOUNTING YOUR ROOF TOP TENT?

If you have a basket-type roof rack with raised edges that are 2 inches or more from the top of the rack
slats, it is unlikely that you will be able to use the rack to mount your tent without some major

modifications.

If you're using a Front Runner rack, be sure you have the appropriate Front Runner tent mount kit
(TBMK001 - Low mount kit, TBMK004 - High mount kit or TBMK008 - Quick release mount kit).

The Roof Top Tent is supplied with brackets and hardware to allow mounting directly to Front Runner
and other manufacturer’s load bars.

WHICH WAY DO YOU WANT YOUR TENT TO OPEN? CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
How will you be accessing the interior of the vehicle when camping?
Will you be using any optional Annexes?
On some vehicles it’s not possible to open the tent over the rear, as some tail gates and windows open

higher than the rear roof line which may interfere with the tent.

If the tent opens over the rear, it can provide a small amount of shelter from the sun and rain. This is
particularly useful if the tailgate is used as a kitchen, or as a changing room with the optional annexes.

If you choose to install the tent over the rear of the vehicle, there is an extra step in the installation
procedure. You will need to shorten the aluminum base mounting channels.

If opened over the side, the tent and optional annex (TENT032) can be positioned to shelter one of the
side doors. This can be useful when accessing luggage for changing, or supplies for food prep. The tent
can open either over the driver or passenger side doors.

If you’d like to position the tent on the rack towards the front of the vehicle, leaving more space on the
rear of the rack for gear, the tent would need to open over the sides. While it is possible to have the tent

open over the hood of the vehicle, the ladder would need to be modified to attach to a bull bar.