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TentBox Cargo Roof Tent Installation
Manual
Our user guide for the TentBox Cargo
Before your TentBox Cargo is ready to use, you need to first attach several parts to the
TentBox Cargo, and then mount the TentBox Cargo to your car. All the attachments fit
directly to the accessory rails on the outside edges. This article explains this process in detail.
Key safety information
You must ensure that:
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You have purchased roof bars that: are made by a reputable manufacturer; are
authorised for usage in conjunction with your vehicle; have been tested (e.g. GS-
tested); and have an adequate load limit for the TentBox model you are installing.
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You have installed your roof bars safely and securely as per the manufacturer's
instructions.
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Your TentBox is installed safely and securely as per our fitting instructions.
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Your TentBox is closed fully and securely with the closing buckles when driving.
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You regularly check that your roof bars are securely fixed to your vehicle as per the
manufacturer's instructions and that none of the components are damaged.
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You regularly check that your TentBox is securely fixed to your roof bars and that
none of the components are damaged.
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You never drive faster than 70mph when you have a TentBox installed on your car.
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You give due consideration to the change in your vehicle's drive behaviour when a
TentBox is installed on your car, considering side-wind sensitivity and corner and
breaking behaviour.
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You give due consideration to the change in your vehicle's height when a TentBox is
installed on your car. The height of your vehicle can increase by up to 90cm
(depending on your roof bars), so beware of low entrances and low-hanging branches.
Unboxing your TentBox Cargo
Please be careful when unboxing your TentBox and take extra care with children around. It's
a large and heavy product, with a number of moving parts and mechanisms that could cause
injury if care isn't taken.
It's important to check your TentBox thoroughly when first opening them, to ensure any
metal shards that may be present from the manufacturing process are removed before use.
Although we clean these out before packaging the TentBox, in some cases more trapped
shards can fall out during transit and the final delivery. Please make sure to double check and
use a hoover to remove any more shards you do find.
Assembling your TentBox Cargo
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Summary of Contents for TentBox Cargo
- Page 1 Manual Our user guide for the TentBox Cargo Before your TentBox Cargo is ready to use, you need to first attach several parts to the TentBox Cargo, and then mount the TentBox Cargo to your car. All the attachments fit directly to the accessory rails on the outside edges.
- Page 2 The order of the following assembly instructions will depend on your personal preferences for using the TentBox Cargo, as the parts all use the same accessory rails. Your TentBox, your way! Attaching the handle to your TentBox Cargo You can attach the handle wherever you like, it helps to pull the TentBox closed when buckling it up.
- Page 3 • Ensure you tighten these bolts securely using the Allen key provided. Attaching the ladder receivers to your TentBox Cargo The ladder receivers can be positioned at either side, or the rear, depending on how you want to use your TentBox.
- Page 4 The pole bases are the metal components into which your porch poles slot into. • Using the small bolts, in combination with the small metal plates, you can slide the pole bases along the bottom accessory rail, on the rear side of your TentBox (the side that opens). •...
- Page 5 Adjust the brackets on the bars, so they are the correct distance apart to fit snugly over the top of your TentBox. • Using the small bolts, in combination with the small metal plates, you can slide the crossbar brackets along the top accessory rail of your TentBox and tighten them in place.
- Page 6 You must ensure that the fixing clamps are adequately tightened, so that your TentBox is securely fixed to your roof bars. The friction of the fixing clamps against your roof bars holds your TentBox securely to your car, so you must make sure the nuts are adequately tightened to prevent any movement.
- Page 7 Using the nuts provided, tighten one of the U-shaped fixing clamps onto two of the hanging bolts until it is securely fastened to your roof bar. Repeat this step for all four clamping points. You must ensure that the nuts are adequately tightened, and that the fixing clamps are securely fastened against your roof bars at all four clamping points.
- Page 8 Insert the tent poles into the pole bases, and prop open the porch that covers the rear door. If you have weight on top of the TentBox, you might need to manually push the TentBox up, as the gas-struts can’t do it alone. Once it’s in the fully open position, it will stay open, as long as you don’t have too much weight on top.
- Page 9 Remove the porch poles and the ladder. • Pull the elastic cord up to keep the fabric tucked in. • Using the closing strap and handle, pull your TentBox closed. • Apply the closing buckles and ensure they are securely fastened before driving.
- Page 11 We would suggest doing this once a year. Storage You can keep your TentBox on your vehicle all year round, as it is designed to withstand all weather conditions. If you would prefer to remove your TentBox from your vehicle when you are not using it, or over the winter seasons, it is best to store it inside, in a dry place.
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