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NOTE: Some rack systems have a tight clearance between the roof and the rack, or are not strong enough to
hold the tent. This may make installation difficult. You may purchase an aftermarket rack system that will
make installation easier if you choose. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure your rack is sufficient for the
tent.
CAUTION: You will need at least 2 people to install the SWT80S.
1. Unpack tent from carton. Use the cardboard as a clean surface to work on.
2. Place the tent on its side on the cardboard.
3. Attach each ladder bracket to the top of the ladder with the bolts, wash-
ers, and nuts in the following order: bolt, ladder mount, plastic washer,
ladder, nut (see Fig. 1). The ladder will lay flat on the tent top during trav-
el.
4. Attach the ladder to the tent base with the ladder mount bolts. There will
be 4 pre-drilled holes on the base to insert the bolts. Tighten the nuts.
5. Take the 8 top mounting brackets and insert 1 bolt into the top of each
bracket. Slide these brackets into the mounting extrusions at the base of
the tent such that there are 2 bolts and brackets in each corner of tent
base to match your vehicle roof rack cross bars.
6. Lift tent onto the top of your vehicle. Adjust the tent so it is square and centered on your vehicle, and ad-
just to remove interference with any doors. Place the brackets and bolts such that the car rack is in be-
tween the bolts. (see Fig. 2). You will want these brackets to be as symmetrical as possible.
7. Take the 4 bottom mounting brackets and slip them onto the
bolts, and then attach the provided nuts to the bolts. Do not
tighten all the way yet. The brackets and bolts should complete-
ly surround the car rack in each corner (see Fig. 2).
8. Adjust the tent if needed again so it is in the position you want.
9. Tighten nuts until tent is snug and cannot slide.
10. Attach the waterproof travel cover. Line up the bulge at the top
of the cover to align with your ladder orientation, then insert
the piping cording attached to the upper travel cover. It will
slide on the driver’s side if the tent is oriented to open on the driv-
er’s side. Then attach the bottom zipper by sliding in the piping at the base of the tent to match the upper
travel cover zipper, then zip up (Note: this cover can be installed two ways to place the zipper beginning
on either side of the vehicle).
Installation Instructions
Figure 1
Figure 2
