Prolonging The Life Of Your Camper Trailer Tent - OZtrail Camper 6 Owner's Manual

Prolonging the Life of your Camper
Trailer Tent - Care Instructions
Please note OZtrail recommends
temporary use only. Although our fabrics
are treated for extra UV resistance,
continuous exposure to sun light will
reduce the life of the fabric. Fading of
colour is an early warning sign. OZtrail
products are not designed as permanent
dwellings or structures.
During rain always check the roof and
awning remains firm and tight as any un-
tensioned canvas will cause water ponding
and potential leaking or damage and this
condition is not covered by warranty. The
most common cause of water ponding
on the roof is an uneven camp site and
incorrect pole adjustment. To help correct
for an uneven campsite the purchase of
extra spreader poles #55 and # 5 and extra
height support poles # 4, can help reduce
water ponding. During heavy rain OZtrail
recommends you lower the awning and in
severe conditions the Camper Trailer Tent
should be dismantled and packed away.
Never store a wet or soiled Camper Trailer
Tent, as mildew and corrosion can form
very quickly and this condition is not
covered by the warranty. Always allow
the Camper Trailer Tent to dry completely
before packing away and storage. If you
are forced to pack up wet or dirty canvas
always ensure the Camper Trailer Tent is
set up as soon as possible and thoroughly
cleaned and dried before storage. To clean
your canvas, gently dampen and wash
with a circular motion with a soft brush or
cloth. Take care with the scrubbing and the
detergent as both can have an effect on the
water-proofing of the canvas. After beach
use or wet weather it is important to treat
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all zips, poles and pegs with silicon spray.
Caution, cleaners that use bleach as an
ingredient should not be used. Bleach
can cause fading and lead to damage of
the canvas fabric, the stitching and the
waterproofing.
The pole joiners within the poles are
provided for easy assembly of the frame.
The pole joiners are not required for any
structural reason and the poles perform
perfectly well without the pole joiners.
Age, over-stretching and mishandling
may cause failure. Pole joiners are not
covered by warranty.
Sometimes the zipper coil bursts open or
does not close. This could be due to wear
or metal fatigue. The problem can be
easily fixed. See instructions on page 31.
Always carry a roll of heavy duty tape for
simple repairs to small rips, cuts and ash
burns. The tape not only blocks the hole,
it will minimise any further tearing.
When removing pegs do not use the
webbing attached to your Camper Trailer
Tent as a handle. Either use another peg,
a peg remover or the claw of a hammer
hooked under the peg to remove them. A
couple of taps with a hammer on the side
of the peg or some twisting will often
help release the peg from the ground.