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Rubicon Expedition Products Hitch Tent Manual

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Section 1: Assembly and Installation

Parts List............................................................................................................................................Page 2
Hitch Ball Assembly..........................................................................................................................Page 2
Cross Bars Assembly........................................................................................................................Page 3
Legs Assembly...................................................................................................................................Page 5
Rooftop Tent Installation................................................................................................................Page 8
RubiConX Installation......................................................................................................................Page 12
Section 2: Use Instructions, Tips, and Tricks
RubiConX w/ Hitch Tent..................................................................................................................Page 14
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Summary of Contents for Rubicon Expedition Products Hitch Tent

  • Page 1: Section 1: Assembly And Installation

    P a g e Section 1: Assembly and Installation Parts List…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 2 Hitch Ball Assembly…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 2 Cross Bars Assembly………………………………………….……………………………………………………………..Page 3 Legs Assembly…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 5 Rooftop Tent Installation……………………………………………………………….……………..………………….Page 8 RubiConX Installation……………………………………………………………………………….….…………………..Page 12 Section 2: Use Instructions, Tips, and Tricks RubiConX w/ Hitch Tent………………………………………………………………………….…….………………….Page 14...
  • Page 2 Hitch Tent™ Manual P a g e Hitch Tent Assembly Instructions: Included in your new Hitch Tent package is everything required for assembly and install. To begin please verify all parts are present. A) Cross Bar B) Cross Bar w/ Locking Bracket...
  • Page 3 2) Place Cross bar A near the hitch ball end of the main column 3) Option: If you’d like the locking brackets on the top cross bar when Hitch Tent is on the vehicle. Switch Cross Bar’s A and B at this step.
  • Page 4 9)ONLY LOOSELY ASSMEBLE THE TOP HARDWARE AT THIS STEP. 10) Repeat step 8 for Cross bar B 11) Hitch Tent is compatible with a large variety of Rooftop Tents. While most are adjustable to fit varying cross bar spacings, some are not. If your tent requires a specific spacing, now is the time to set that.
  • Page 5 (Don’t try to break the wrench tightening them!) Table of Contents _____________________________________________________________________________________ Part Three: Install the legs. 1) Flip the Hitch Tent assembly to its back. This exposes the brackets to receive the legs. 2) 2) Locate Legs (D and E)
  • Page 6 Hitch Tent™ Manual P a g e 3) Remove the hairpin and clevis pin from the leg top and set aside. 4) Loosen the leg width adjustment knob (Circled in image right). 5) Slide legs apart to match the with of the hinge brackets at the end of the cross bars.
  • Page 7 Hitch Tent™ Manual P a g e Note: Due to the close tolerances of the leg to hinge bracket interface to ensure a long life, it may take moving the bracket up and down, or a second set of hands to aid in alignment.
  • Page 8 This completes the assembly of Hitch Tent Table of Contents _____________________________________________________________________________________ Part Four: Install a Rooftop tent on to Hitch Tent. Note: this is for 23Zero products, however the process will be the same for most folding style rooftop tents. If you have install questions refer to the Tent’s Owners manual, or feel...
  • Page 9 Note: As described in the prior tip, the tent would be opening toward the camera in this orientation. With the Hitch Tent facing right as you see here, this would mean the tent will open to the passenger side upon deployment.
  • Page 10 6)Locate all tent hardware that came with the tent, as well as the 8 bolts included with Hitch Tent. These 8 Bolts are shorter, and limit interference with the legs of Hitch Tent. USE THE SHORTER HARDWARE SUPPLIED WITH HITCH TENT.
  • Page 11 9) Loosely assemble the retention plate, washers, and nuts as shown left 10) Repeat steps 7-9 for the 4 intersections between the tent and Hitch Tent’s cross bars. 11) With the tent resting on Hitch Tent, set the spacing from the ball.
  • Page 12 Note: For most tents this dimension is 48” Which means the tent and legs should be close to flush. 14) Tighten hardware for tent to secure it to Hitch Tent. Table of Contents _____________________________________________________________________________________ Part Five: Install RubiConX (Pronounced Ruby-connects) 1) Locate RubiConX w/ Included “Lets Go Aero”...
  • Page 13 Hitch Tent™ Manual P a g e | 13 3) The LGA Pin comes pre-installed in the most extended position. If after your tent is installed and folded up on the rear of your vehicle you’d like to move it closer, simply move the spring nut to a different hole and reinstall.

  • Page 14: Section 2: Use Instructions, Tips And Tricks

    P a g e | 14 Section 2: Use Instructions, Tips and Tricks RubiConX use with Hitch Tent. Part One – Attaching and folding up Hitch tent. 1) Open the main latch of RubiConX to allow the rear door to swing open.
  • Page 15 5) Bring your Hitch Tent, with RTT attached, near the open RubiConX to connect the two. 6) Lift the ball of your Hitch Tent into the area between the Delrin retainer pads. This doesn’t need to be perfectly aligned, there is about 35 degrees of lateral, and 50 degrees...
  • Page 16 Hitch Tent™ Manual P a g e | 16 7) Close the pivoting side of the RubiConX. The Ball will self align between the retainer plates for proper location regardless misalignment. 8) Guide the ball and flange nut back through the keyhole.
  • Page 17 11) Lift Hitch Tent into the vertical position. Note: Depending on the size and type of tent attached to Hitch Tent there may be a substantial about of weight (50+ lbs) to lift. Practice proper lifting technique to avoid injury. If you don’t feel confident lifting alone, use a friend for assistance.
  • Page 18 Hitch Tent™ Manual P a g e | 18 12) Once Hitch Tent is vertical close the rear door and main latch AND cam handle. Note: Closing the cam handle is critical to the stiffness of RubiConX with the weight of Hitch Tent.
  • Page 19 | 19 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Adjusting The RubiConX main latch tension: Note: This should be adjusted with the Hitch Tent in the RubiConX in the upright position. 1) Loosen the small stop nuts on the closure loop side of the latch. This must be done on the top and bottom of the latch.
  • Page 20 Hitch Tent™ Manual P a g e | 20 3) Before tightening the stop nuts, check the main latch tension by closing the latch. It should require 10-15 lbs of force to close. If it is too loose or too tight, make necessary adjustments.
  • Page 21 2) If using extension, swing away, or other hitch- based add-on, ensure the movement isn’t originating at that component. Hitch Tent is moving inside RubiConX 1) Verify Black Cam Handle on RubiConX is tight. If necessary, turn the flange nut slightly to increase tension when cam handle is tight.