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Overland Vehicle Systems Nomadic Owner's Manual

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Nomadic Roof Top Tent Owner's Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of an Overland Vehicle Systems Nomadic Roof Top Tent. We
strive to provide the ultimate camping experience for every camper. Your top quality, durable
Roof Top Tent mounts directly to your roof rack or aftermarket roof bars and can be fully setup
in just a few minutes. It can be left on your vehicle year-round.
Overland Vehicle Systems tents are made with the most durable materials that stand up to the most
extreme conditions. High quality ripstop fabrics with superior ventilate coating provide excellent
water and wind protection yet are more breathable than other tent brands on the market.
Most of your Overland Vehicle Systems Tent components have been fully assembled at the
factory except for attaching the mounting tracks and the ladder to the base of the tent.
Installation is composed of unpacking, attaching mounting tracks to the base of the tent,
attaching the ladder, attaching the tent cover, and then mounting your Overland Vehicle
Systems Tent onto your roof rack or aftermarket roof bars. All the tools and hardware
required for installation are included. Should you have any questions, p lease email
sales@overlandvehiclesystems.com
WARNING
Improper installation or use of your tent may result in serious injury or
death. Follow these installation instructions carefully to ensure proper
installation on your vehicle and safe use of your tent. Please check with
your vehicle manufacturer for specified loading capacity of your roof
rack. Not all factory roof racks, or aftermarket roof bars can safely
accommodate tent models.
or call Customer Service at 833.226.4863

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Summary of Contents for Overland Vehicle Systems Nomadic

  • Page 1 It can be left on your vehicle year-round. Overland Vehicle Systems tents are made with the most durable materials that stand up to the most extreme conditions. High quality ripstop fabrics with superior ventilate coating provide excellent water and wind protection yet are more breathable than other tent brands on the market.
  • Page 2 Enclosed Hardware List Guy ropes (x2) Channel plates (x8) M8x55mm Stainless steel hex bolts (x8) M8 Nyloc hex nut (x8) Stainless steel load bar plates (x4) Stainless steel ladder hinge mounts (x2) M6x35mm Stainless steel hex bolts (x2) M6 Nyloc hex nut (x2) M6x40mm Stainless steel hex bolts (x4) M6 Nyloc hex nut (x4) M6 Flat washers (x4)
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started This installation manual supports all current Overland Vehicle Systems tents. The installation process varies only slightly between certain models and is explained in detail within these pages. 1. Remove tent from box and place on a clean surface (a sturdy table is a good option).
  • Page 4 There are two mounting options for the orientation of your new Overland Vehicle Systems Tent. Either the tent will open so that the ladder extends off the back of your vehicle, “Rear Mounted,” or the ladder extends off the side of your vehicle, “Side Mounted.”...
  • Page 5 4. Slide 2 or 3 6mm Nyloc nuts into the mounting rails and align the mounting holes. Locate the mounting holes under the mattress and insert the M6 x 40mm bolts and flat washers from the inside out. 5. Attach the mounting rails to the tent floor using the M6 (4pcs) bolts and tighten firmly.
  • Page 6 In some cases, the 6.5M soles will need to be drilled through roof bars to secure the tent. The installation orientation of your Nomadic rooftop tent can be attached will depend on the type of roof rack/roof bars fitted to the vehicle.
  • Page 7: Tent Set Up

    2. At each of the four corners where the rack bars and mounting tracks cross, using a steel mounting plate and nylock nuts to secure the bolts on either side of the bar. Tighten all eight bolts securely with the included nuts and wrench.
  • Page 8 4. Pull down on the ladder to gain some leverage, until ladder is vertical, walk backwards away from the vehicle allowing the tent to unfold. 5. When tent is fully unfolded the end of the ladder should touch the ground. 6.
  • Page 9 8. Push bow away from the tent and insert ends into bow brackets on corners of tent base. Note: Although the tent is self-supporting, we recommend the use of guy ropes and pegs in case of potential gust of wind. Installing Window Rods 9.
  • Page 10 Nomadic Annex Set Up 1. Remove the Velcro strip insert that secures your cover to the tent. Place it somewhere safe as you will reinstall it when you remove your annex 2. Slightly raise the ladder off the ground to allow easier access to sail the track onto the base of the tent.
  • Page 11 4. Attach the annex to the tent base using the attached zipper. 5. Continue to zip the annex all the way around of the tent base. 6. Secure the annex to the ground using the provided ground pegs...
  • Page 12 Packing up your Nomadic Roof Top Tent • Pack your Nomadic tent up in reverse order to the set up • Reattach the elastic cords to the inside of the tent. This is to pull the sides of the tent inward, making it easier to pack up •...
  • Page 13: Storage And Handling

    Storage and Handling • If mildew and or mold have begun to grow on your tent, we recommend cleaning the affected tent fabric by sponging on a solution of 1 cup Lysol™ mixed in 1 gallon of hot water and allow to dry. Next, prepare a solution of 1 cup lemon juice concentrate and 1 cup salt in 1 gallon of hot water.
  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty What is covered Overland Vehicle Systems warrants to the original purchaser that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, for the term described, except as qualified below. The life of the product is determined from the date of purchase until such time as the product is no longer serviceable due to normal wear and tear.